Theope lycaenina H. Bates, 1868;  Comments: Costa Rica to Brazil, Guianas, Trinidad TL: Brazil (Pa).

Theope lycaenina Guyana: Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve, Middle Essequibo River/Turtle Mountain, 04 43.9'N, 58 43.08'W, 200-950 ft, 20-26-III-2001, specimen No. USNMENT 00179033 [USNM].
DNA sample NVG-19032F08   —   © Nick V. Grishin