Noctuidae 
Genus CAPNODES Guenee 
The genus is well represented in the 
tropics of both hemispheres. There is but 
one species in our fauna, Capnodes puncti- 
vena Smith, a representation of which is 
given in the accompanying cut, drawn from 
the type in the National Museum. 
Fig. 165 .—Capnodes 
punctivena, $ . j. 
Genus YRIAS Guenee 
Not a large genus, the species of which are confined to the 
southwestern portions of our territory. 
(1) Yrias clientis Grote, Plate XXXVII, Fig. 13, $. 
The insect is found in Arizona. 
(2) Yrias repentis Grote, Plate XXXVII, Fig. 12, $ . 
The moth, like its predecessor, is found in Arizona. 
Genus ZALE Hiibner 
(1) Zale horrida Hubner, Plate XXXVII, Fig. 3, a. 
The moth is found throughout the United States east of the 
region of the Great Plains. 
Genus SELENIS Guenee 
The only species of the genus which occurs within our 
borders is monotropa Grote. It is found in Texas. The annexed 
Fig. 166 .—Selenis monotropa, $. -f. 
cut was drawn from the type of the species which is preserved 
in the British Museum. It was made by Mr. Horace Knight, 
under the supervision of Sir George F. Hampson. 
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