Arctiidae 
Form belmaria Ehrman, Plate XIV, Fig. 24, $. 
(Ehrman’s Holomelina.) 
This insect, a paratype of which is figured as above cited, 
is regarded by Dr. Dyar as a varietal form of H. opella. The 
author is inclined to question the correctness of this determi¬ 
nation. because all specimens of the moth so far seen, and a 
considerable series has come under observation, appear to be 
structurally different from H. opella , in so far forth that the 
fore wings are narrower, longer and more produced at the 
apex. The mere fact that they are always black in itself could 
hardly constitute a valid ground for specific discrimination. 
(3) Holomelina immaculata Reakirt, Plate XIV, Fig. 20, 
S. (The Plain-winged Holomelina.) 
The range of this species is the same as that of the 
preceding. 
{4) Holomelina diminutiva Grsef, Plate XIV, Fig. 22, $ . 
(The Least Holomelina.) 
Very common in Florida, and apparently quite constant in 
size and markings. It is sunk as a synonym of aurantiaca , 
form rubicundaria, by Dyar, but the writer is not willing to 
admit that this is correct. 
(5) Holomelina brevicornis Walker, Plate XIV, Figs. 
19, 21, $. (The Black-banded Holomelina.) 
Syn. beljragei Stretch. 
This species has also been sunk as a synonym of aurantiaca 
by recent writers, but with doubtful propriety. It is common 
in the Gulf States and particularly in Louisiana and Texas. 
(6) Holomelina quinaria Grote, Plate XIV, Fig. 18, & . 
(The Five-Spotted Holomelina.) 
Syn. choriona Reakirt; bimaculata Saunders. 
Characterized by the creamy white spots upon the fore 
wings. The depth of color of the primaries varies much, from 
dark brown to pale ferruginous, the specimen figured being 
representative of the latter form. The spots also vary much 
in size. 
“ And there’s never a blade nor a leaf too mean 
To be some happy creature’s place.” 
—Lowell. 
