214 BUTTERFLIES 



with a distinctly pointed head. From these chrysalids 

 butterflies emerge early in summer. 



Evidently in the more Southern states there are two 

 broods of these butterflies each year but there is great need 

 of more precise knowledge in regard to them. 



As is the case with so many other butterflies there is a 

 dimorphic form, called ocellata, in which the outer half of 

 the hind wing is very dark brown, with the eye-spot show- 

 ing as black with red-brown circles. 



Synopsis of the Emperors 



Goatweed Emperor (Anoea andria or Pyrrhanea andria). 

 Expanse 2f inches. Front outer angle of each front wing 

 projecting into a falcate tip. Rear outer angle of each 

 hind wing projecting into a distinct tail. General color 

 burnt-orange with darker marginal bands, and in the fe- 

 male on the upper surface other sub-marginal markings. 



Gray Emperor {Chlorippe celtis). Expanse 2 inches. 

 General color grayish brown with numerous markings of 

 white and blackish. A distinct brown eye-spot on the 

 upper surface of each front wing near the outer hind 

 angle. 



Tawny Emperor {Chlorippe clyton). Expanse 2 inches. 

 General color tawny brown with markings of black and 

 yellowish white. No distinct eye-spot on upper surface 

 of front wings. 



THE MEADOW-BROWNS OR SATYRS 



Family Agapetidae 



The Meadow-browns form one of the most distinctive 

 family groups among all the butterfly tribes. They are 



