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band of copper. It is commonly found from February 

 to September in most places in Teneriffe, up to the 

 altitude of the pine forests. The larva feeds on a 

 variety of Rumex (dock or sorrel). Some specimens 

 have been found much darker in colour than those 

 described above, the difference being so great as to 

 suggest the possibility of a distinct variety. 



TEECLA RUBI. 



This small butterfly is called in England the Green 

 Hair Streak, It is said to have been netted in the 

 Island during the summer months, and its appearance is 

 believed to be well authenticated. The larva is green, 

 ■with a yellow line on the back, bordered with darker, 

 and followed by a line of pale triangular spots, and a 

 yellow line on the sides : it lives on brambles, &c. 

 The fly expands about one inch ; it is of a uniform 

 brown colour above, and a uniform green below, with 

 a row of white dots on the underside of the hind- 

 wings. 



