402 LÉPIDOPTÉROLOGIE COMPARÉE 



and it rarely sweeps inward as in pomonaria on the costa. It also 

 is more distinct at both ends. 



There is very little trace of the white band of pomonaria or the 

 ochreous one of hirtaria before the second line. When either is 

 indicated by the présence of a few pale scales, there are faint 

 frecklings showing the position of the extra line of hirtaria. 



The subterminal band stands out very white and clear and, 

 although much broader and with weaker teeth, it assumes the zig- 

 zag form seen in pomonaria. It is preceded and followed by 

 strong black suffusions, very slightly mixed with paler scales. 

 It shows no inclination to be broken or displaced at the middle, 

 as in hirtaria. The veins are very strongly marked in black, 

 especially those of the cell and the others that leave it. 



The shape of the wings is slightly nearer that of pomonaria, 

 for the termen, as it reaches the inner margin, is rounded and thus 

 the mner margin is short. 



The hindwings are much paler than those of hirtaria and seem 

 shinier. Further, they possess fewer dark scales. They are much 

 better scaled than pomonaria hindwings and the markings are 

 stronger. The médian and second lines and the pale subterminal 

 band are présent and follow hirtaria, though ail are slightly 

 straighter. The two suffusions are very weak, and so are the black 

 scales along the veins. The under sides are much confused, none 

 of the lines being at ail clear as in hirtaria, except the second one 

 on the hind-wings. The fringes on ail four wings, are blacker 

 than those of either parent; there is but little trace of the pale 

 spots. 



The antenne,' which are much more strongly pectinated than in 

 pomonaria, are very neatly built. 



The thorax is much less shaggy than in hirtaria, and somewhat 

 resembles that of pomonaria in build and coloration. The collar 

 IS pale yellow. The patagia hâve a narrow pale edging and the 

 dorsal portion is dark with a few pale hairs. The abdomen is 

 mouse — coloured and is covered with paler hairs shorter than 



