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Under side like the male, but brighter, and with markings more dis- 

 tinct; a fulvous tint is also seen at outer angle of primaries. 



This pretty little species may be di.stinguished from Xanthoides, its 

 nearest ally, by its smaller size, the much more convex outer margins 

 and more rounded outer angle of primaries, the blunter tooth of second- 

 aries, the white clouding below and the large size of all the spots. (The 

 above is a copy of the original description.) 



Early Stages — Unknown. 



Distribution — The species is recorded from Montana and Nevada. In 

 the state it has been taken at Bozeman (2) by Cooley, and in the Swan 

 Range, at 7,000 feet, near the Biological Station. 



THE (jiREAT COPPER, Gaides xanthoides, Boisduval. 



Butterfly — Expanse, 1.50 to l.GO inches. 



The species is easily recognized by its size, which is the largest of 

 the group in North America, and by its creamy-white under surface, spot- 

 ted with distinct small black si:o::s, in la^-ge part reproducing the spots 

 of the upper side. 



Distribution — The species is reported from California and Montana. 

 In the state .t has been taken by Brandegee at Helena (1), and by Wiley 

 at Miles City (2). 



Genus EPIDEMIA Scudder. Fig. 99. 



Fig. 99. Venation of Epidemia. 



THE PURPLISH COPPER, Epidemia hellioides Boisduval. Fig. 100. 



Butterfly — The male has the fore wings broadly shot with irridescent 

 purple. The female has the fore wings of fulvous, with a broad black 

 border. On the under side, the fore wings are pale fulvous, the hind 

 wings a tan color, with a marginal row of brick red crescents. The usual 

 black spots are found on both wings. Expanse, 1.15 to 1.30 inches, 

 29 to 32 mm. 



Early Stages — These are practically unknown. 



Distribution — The University of Montana collection has over a hun- 

 dred specimens taken at Missoula, Flathead Indian Reservation, and Uni- 



