Zoology.] NATURAL HISTORY OF VICTORIA. llnsects. 



in this position on bare patclies of ground the mottled colouring 

 of the under sides of the hind wiugs serves to conceal them to a 

 surpi'isiug degree. 



Explanation of Figures. 



Plate 198. — Fig. 5, female, upper side, natural size. Fig. 5a, ditto, under side of wings in 

 erect position of prolonged rest. Fig. 6, male, n.atural size. Fig. 7, larva, natural size. Fig. 

 7a, head and three following segments, magnified two diameters, to sliow absence of spines on 

 head and next segment. Fig. 7b, three posterior segments, magnified two diameters. Fig. 8, 

 pupa, natural size. 



Frederick McCoy. 



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