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is all but without the silvery fasciae on under side hind wing, thus 

 approaching ab. paupercula, Ragusa, only one small crescent next the 

 costal margin being present. 



Melanargia lachesis, Hb. — Was pretty common on the road between 

 Remoulins and Pont du Gard on July oth. I got a series of males, but 

 only one female. 



M. galatea, L., var. procida, Hbst, — Common at Digne early in July. 

 They vary a good deal, some being considerably darker than others. 



M. syllius, Hbst. — Very abundant and fine at Hyeres in the Beau 

 Vallon and terraced garden plots behind the town. Taken from the 

 16th to the 18th May. 



Erebia evicts, Godt. — Two at Digne on the 9th and 11th May. 



Satyrus circe, F. — Taken at Remoulins and Pont du Gard on 5th 

 July, and common at Digne from the 6th onwards, mostly males. 

 Females more common later, as at St. Auban, July 11th, and at 

 Hyeres about the 14th. Also very abundant in Corsica, especially in 

 the fields around Tattone. 



S. semele, L., var. aristceus, Bon. — Occasionally in Corsica, on the 

 roads at Tattone, Vizzavona, &c. Only four or five taken. 



S. neomyris, Godt. — Pretty common, mostly on the roads and 

 occasionally in the fields around Tattone, Vizzavona, Bocognano, &c. 



8. statilinus, Hufn., var. allionia, Fab. — Two taken at Hyeres on the 

 13th and 14th July, in the terraced plots to the right behind the town. 



S. Jidia, L. — Flying along with the last species, which it closely 

 resembles, but was apparently more common, judging from the 

 number taken. 



Pararge megcera, L., var. tigelius, Bon. — Nearly every locality 

 visited in Corsica produced a specimen or two ; never common and 

 inclined to be getting past its best. 



Epinephele jurtina, L., var. hispulla, Hb. — The best specimens were 

 taken at Hyeres, July 16th and 18th. In Corsica it was most abun- 

 dant though not so large, and going over when we were there. 



E. ida, Esp. — One male at Remoulins, and a few at Digne early in 

 July ; but most at Hyeres towards the middle of the month, where the 

 females also were obtainable. Also occasionally in Corsica. 



E. pasipha'e, Esp. — Just about as abundant and in as fine condition 

 as 31. syllius at Hyeres 16th to 18th May. One or two were also seen 

 at Pont du Gard on the 19th and 20th. Worn specimens were also 

 noted in July. 



Ccenonympha dorus, Esp.— Digne, July 6th and onw r ards, common 

 at some parts, as also was C. arcania, both in good condition. C. dorus 

 was also taken at Remoulins on the 5th. 



C. eorinna, Hb. — Very abundant on the Vivario road, between 

 Vizzavona and Tattone, and also at La Foce de Vizzavona. 



C. pamphilus, L., var. lyilus, Esp. : — A few taken in cut hay-fields 

 about Tattone. 



Laosopis roboris, Esp. — On 6th, 7th, and 8th July, at Digue, flying 

 around pollard oak. The same tree was occasionally visited, perhaps 

 eight or ten being seen altogether, sometimes a pair at a time. I got 

 two males and one female, all freshly emerged and perfect. 



Thecla ilicis, Esp., var. cerri, Hb. — This variety was common, 



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