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segments ; a transverse whitish band behind the collar ; hinder segments of abdomen 

 ochreous : -wings below purplish-brown ; each wing crossed by a broad, elbowed^ 

 white band, which does not reach the costa ; primaries paler brown towards the 

 base ; a large black spot, enclosing a white crescent, at the end of the cell ; apex 

 cream-coloured ; secondai'ies with a wliite fringe ; pectus, palpi, and legs sandy- 

 yellow ; the tibiae of the anterior legs densely clothed with a mass of long woolly 

 hair ; venter cream-coloured. Expanse of wings, 2 inches, 11 lines. 



Queensland (Miskin). 



By far the most splendid species of the genus, and not nearly- 

 allied to any form that I have hitherto seen ; I am much indebted 

 to Mr. Chapman for the pleasure of examining it and the two other 

 very interesting species here recorded. 



British Museum : August, 1877. 



The recent appearance of Colias Edusa. — My experiences with regard to this 

 insect tend to confirm the truth of Mr. McLachlan's statement, that the causes of 

 its appearance in this country are probably internal (Ent. Mo. Mag.,xiv, 66). I left 

 London on July 21st, for a fortnight's collecting in the Ehine Valley, during which 

 period I certainly did not see more than four specimens of the insect. Previous to 

 my departure, accounts of its occurrence had reached me from nearly all parts of 

 England. (A friend, well acquainted with the species, had seen a specimen in a 

 London square, and Mr. E. Boscher informs me that he has taken about a dozen 

 specimens, and seen as many more in the neighbourhood of Twickenham, where it 

 had not been seen to his recollection for about 18 years). Prom August 4th to the 

 11th, I was collecting in the neighbourhood of Hamburg, and did not see a single 

 specimen. Returning to London, viil Venlo and Flushing, the first thing that 

 struck me on landing at Queenboro' was the great numbers of C. JEdusa flying about 

 the railway embankments. On the 18th of August, I had occasion to cross to Paris, 

 where I spent three days ; during my journey through France and in the country 

 round Paris, I saw only about six specimens. August 26th and 27th I spent at Deal, 

 and there saw the insect again in profusion. — R. Meldola, 21, John Street, Bedford 

 Eow, London, W.C. : August 29th, 1877. 



Colias Edusa in the County Limerick. — On the 7th September, in a field with a 

 southern aspect, in this neighbourhood, I took my first specimen of Colias Edusa. 

 It proved to be a ^ , just emerged, and in the most perfect condition. On the 

 following day, I feel certain I saw one of the same species, which, however, I was 

 unable to capture. — William W. Flemyng, Tower IliU, Pallas Green, Co. Limerick : 

 nth September, 1877. 



Colias Edusa near London. — I do not know whether attention has been called 

 to the frequent appearance of Colias Edusa (the clouded yellow) near London this 

 season. Chiswick is only four miles from Hyde Park Corner, but hardly a single fine 

 day this month has passed without my seeing at least one specimen of Edusa, an old 

 favourite and acquaintance of mine, in my walks here. I noticed three yesterday, 

 and succeeded in catching one — a male, in first-rate condition ; and one fine morning 



