Geometridae 
age, just as the buds are opening, with some one ofthe poisonous 
mixtures which are prepared as insecticides. One of the very 
best means of keeping down the ravages of the insects is to 
encourage the cherry-birds ( Ampelis ) to stay about the place. 
They wage relentless war upon the pests. 
Genus EUDULE Hiibner 
(1) Eudule mendica Walker, Plate XL!I, Fig. 27,5. (The 
Beggar.) 
Syn. biseriata Herrich-Schaeffer. 
This delicate little moth is widely distributed throughout the 
Appalachian subregion. It has been commonly placed in the 
genus Euphanessa. 
(2) Eudule unicolor Robinson, Plate XLII, Fig. 28, $. 
(The Plain-colored Eudule.) 
The insect, which has been in most lists attributed to the 
genus Ameria , ranges from Colorado to Texas and Arizona. 
Genus NANNIA Hulst 
(1) Nannia refusata Walker, Plate XLII, Fig. 31, $. (Har¬ 
vey’s Geometer.) 
Syn. harueiata Packard. 
This is a common species in the spring of the year in the 
northern Atlantic States. 
Genus HETEROPHLEPS Herrich-Schseffer 
(1) Heterophleps triguttaria Herrich-Schaeffer, Plate XLII, 
Fig. 29, $. (The Three-spotted Fillip.) 
Syn. quadrinotata Walker; hexaspilata Walker. 
This pretty little moth is widely distributed throughout the 
entire United States, and is very generally associated with the 
preceding species in locality and time of appearance. 
Genus TEPHROCLYSTIS Hiibner 
This is a very extensive genus, composed for the most part 01 
small and inconspicuous species. It is found in both hemispheres. 
We select, for purposes of illustration, one of the commoner 
species, which is found in both Europe and America. 
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