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IHE ENTOMOLOGIST. 



Vol. XXL] APEIL, 1888. [No. 299. 



VARIETY OF SPILOSOMA URTIGM. 



SpILOSOMA URTICffi, VAR. 



This striking variety of Spilosoma urticce is from the late Dr. 

 Harper's last collection. Of its previous history I know nothing. 

 There were other varieties in the series, but none so striking as this. 



Although radiated varieties are not rare in its congeners 

 S. luhricipeda and S. nienthastri, I believe in S. urticcB they are 

 but rarel}^ met with. This specimen, which is in fine condition, 

 it will be observed from the drawing, is normal in its hind wings. 



On the fore wings there are three black streaks, in addition 

 to the usual black dashes near the apex. The first streak, 

 situate immediately below the costal margin, commences a short 

 distance from the base, extending about one-third along the 

 length of the wing. The second streak is situated immediately 

 below the subcostal vein, commencing at the same distance from 

 the base, and extending about two-thirds along the length of the 

 wing. The third streak, extending to a similar length but com- 

 mencing a little further from the base, is situate immediately 

 below the median vein. The second and third streaks are 

 interrupted, especially at the branches of the veins. There is a 



black spot at the base of the fore wings. 



C. A. Briggs. 



ENTOM. — APRIL, 1888. K 



