CEYLON BUTTERFLIES. 51 
I have found it in fair numbers at Watering Point, Galle, 
in April, and it is common sometimes at Kottawa, and at 
Deniyaya. I have also specimens from Ratnapura. 
“Found also in Kelani Valley and Dolosbage” (I. M. 
Mackwood). 
102. LamprpEs LacTEATA, B. & E.; Lampides pseudel pis, 
M.—Peculiar to Ceylon. 
Bingham thought it might be “ an occasional variation ”’ 
of L. elpis. 
The differences from elpis are very marked, and it shows no 
tendency to grade. 
In the ¢ it is best distinguished by the absence of the sub- 
terminal row of black spots on the hind wing, and the much 
narrower terminal black border of the upper wing. In the 
? the ground colour is much paler, and the basal half of the 
costa is blue, not black as in elpis ; it is much more like the 
female celeno than elpis. 
In both sexes the large spot in interspace 2 of the under side 
of the hind wing is very different, being larger and roughly 
pentagonal, instead of round, as in elpis. 
It is not given to settling on wet roads. 
Not common at Haldummulla, but may be taken in May, 
June, November, and December. . 
I have also taken it at Wellawaya and Monaragala, and 
have received specimens from Ratnapura and Deniyaya. 
« Abundant at times in Lady Horton’s Walk, Kandy, near 
the Pavilion ” (F. M. Mackwood). 
103. LaAMPIDES CELENO, B. & E.; Lampides elianus, M.i— 
Also found in India, Malaya, China, &c. 
The upper side varies very little. The under side varies in 
the ground colour and markings, but I cannot see that the 
variations depend on climate. 
The male is often seen settled on wet roads, but both sexes 
are more frequently found on the bushes and grass by the 
road side. 
The male has the same habit as H. bolina of taking up a 
position for days, and attacking every butterfly of about its 
own size that passes. 
