Noctuidae 



This is a very common species in the Atlantic States and is 

 freely attracted to light. 



Genus PLATYPERIGEA Smith 



This genus has been erected by Prof. J. B. Smith for the 

 reception of three species, two of which we figure in the 



annexed cuts, which have been made 



for me from the types through the 



courtesy of 



Dr. H. G. Dyar, 



of Washington. 



All of the species 



have been re- 

 corded from Colorado. They also occur 

 in Wyoming, and I have specimens col- 

 lected for me in the Freeze-out Mountains in that State. They 

 probably have an extensive range in the Rocky Mountains. 



Fig. 92. — Plaiyperigea 

 prceacuta, $ . -f- 



Fig. 93. — Platypirigea 

 discistriga, $ . {. 



Genus ANORTHODES Smith 



(i) Anorthodes prima Smith, Plate XIX, Fig. 19, $ . 



This inconspicuous insect is quite common in central Ohio, 

 and its range extends thence southward into the Southern 

 States. It occurs in Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and 

 Georgia. 



Genus CARADRINA Ochsenheimer 



This is a genus of moderate extent, represented both in the 

 Old World and the New. We have chosen a few species, 

 familiarity with which will enable the student to recognize 

 others. 



(i) Caradrina meraUs Morrison, Plate XIX, Fig. 22, $. 

 (The Mooned Rustic.) 



Syn. bilunata Grote. 



The moth is distributed from the Atlantic seaboard to the 

 interior of New Mexico. It is common in Texas. 



(2) Caradrina multifera Walker, Plate XIX, Fig. 29, V • 

 (The Speckled Rustic.) 



Syn. fidictilaria Morrison. 



The habitat of this species is the Atlantic Subregion. 



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