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of which the two dorsal are formed of smaller spots, and 

 the one on each side is composed of spots which are some- 

 what larger. 



The chrysalis is grayish brown, with the abdomen 

 more clear and reddish. 



The larva feeds on Smilax. 



Atlantic and Western States, Northwest Texas. 



107. THECLA Acis, Drury. 



Expanse of wings about 1 inch. 



Upper side of fore wings entirely dark brown, with- 

 out any marks or spots. Hind wings the same color ; 

 each wing with two tails, the one near the anal angle 

 much longer than the other. < lose above this tail is a 

 bright red spot, edged outwardly with black, and another 

 at the anal angle. Fringes white. 



Under side of both wings lead color. A very narrow 

 black and white line crosses the fore wings, parallel to 

 the outer margin ; and an indented, irregular line crosses 

 the hind wings, beginning near the middle of the anterior 

 edge, and meeting just below the extremity of the body. 

 Two long reddish spots are visible on this side, below 

 which are four black ones. 



The above is substantially Drury's description. A 

 female from Florida Keys differed a little, as the follow- 



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ing will show. 



Color of the upper side brown, with the inner half 

 of the hind margin of the fore wino\s and the inner half 



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of the hind wings bright blue. Only the anal red spot 

 is visible. 



On the under side the common black and white line is 



prominent on both wings ; outside this on the hind wings 



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