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bark on oak trees in Easton Park. I also frequently met with the empty 

 pupa-cases under bark on sycamore trees at Playford. 



N.B. — I have beaten this larva off maple, and my friend Mr. H. Bree, off 

 birch. (C.) 



15. A. tnegacephala. — Extremely abundant in the larva state. The stubborn 

 tenacity with which they cling to the leaf on which they are feeding, is 

 very remarkable. It does not seem much subject to ichneumons. The pupa 

 may commonly be found under bark on most poplars and willows. 



16. A. alni. — When on a visit at my friend's, Mr. Bree, a larva of this 

 insect came to him by post. It was sent by his brother, the Rev. PL 

 Bree, and was taken by him at Wolverston, near Ipswich. This insect 

 seems to be scarce in the south, most of the specimens recorded having 

 been taken in the north. It seems to me fairly entitled to be called a 

 really rare species, being apparently uncommon everywhere; and few collectors, 

 I believe, could shew a series of it, — many indeed have no specimen at all, 

 in which unfortunate number I am very unwillingly compelled to rank my- 

 self. It seems, nevertheless, to be veiy widely distributed, as I have heard 

 of its being taken (in addition to Suffolk) in Yorkshire, in the neighbourhood 

 of London, and at Bristol. 



N.B. — I am sorry to say that the larva mentioned by Mr. Greene, was 

 stung by a dipterous insect, and died in a few days. This insect has been 

 bred by Mr. Levett, of Finborough, in this neighbourhood, from larva; found 

 in both instances feeding upon elm; which tree I am induced to think its 

 proper food. (B.) 



My brother and I have taken this larva on beech, alder, black Italian poplar, 

 and sallow; and in Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire, Herts., and Monmouthshire. 

 I believe it to be polyphagous, and though very rare, universally distributed. 

 It is full-fed towards the end of July and the beginning of August. (C.) 



17. A. ligustri. — Not common. The dark variety is, I think, rather scarce. 

 I took the pupa in great profusion at Halton, in Bucks., and bred it in 

 the proportion of about one in twelve. The beautiful gloss soon fades. 



N.B. — Did any entomologist ever take the larva of this insect upon privet? 

 I never did, but have found it in profusion upon ash, in Bucks. I think A. 

 orni would be a far more appropriate name. I beat a full-fed larva, July 10th., 

 this year. Is not this unusually early? I once beat a small larva from hazel, 

 fed it up upon that tree, and bred the perfect insect. It is scarce in this 

 neighbourhood, (Stowmarket.) (C.) 



18.i A. rumicis. — Decidedly scarce. A few larvae feeding on sallow. My 

 friend Mr. Chapman kindly sent me some larva; from Scotland. The perfect 

 insect did not differ in any respect from its English brother, except in 

 being rather darker and more glossy. 



19. L. conigera. — Rare. On nettles once or twice, that is, the perfect insect, 

 not the larva. I may take this opportunity of stating that I have found the 

 common nettle one of the most attractive baits for moths of all orders. I 

 have mentioned hereafter most of the insects taken in this way; and though 

 none of them are rare, the hint may be useful to the beginner. They are 

 found with a lantern, just after dusk, for about an hour. 



