34 zyGJEmDM and bombycidjE 



l.-PYROMORPHA DIMIDIATA. (PI. 2, fig. 14.) 



Pyromorpha dimidiata, H. S. , Lep. Ex. Sp. Nov. Ser. I, fig. 222. 

 Mallhaca perlucidula, Clem. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phil., p. 54 1 . ( 1 860.) 

 Malthaca perlucidula, Morris, Syn, Lep. N. Am., p. 134. (1862.) 

 Malihaca perlucidula, Clem. App. Syn. Lep. N. Am., p. 28S. ( 1862. ) 

 Lycomorpha dimidiata, Clem. App. Syn. Lep. N. Am., p. 288. ( 1 862. ) 



3 . ? . — Entire insect smoky black, except the basal half of the pri- 

 maries above the fold, and the costa of the secondaries from the base to 

 the middle, which are luteous. Wings somewhat diaphanous. 



Expanse of wings, 0.95 inch. Length of body, 0.32 inch. 



Habitat. — Atlantic and Western States. "Illinois, Mr. Kennicott, 

 Maryland, Dr. Morris." Morris. 



