CEYLON BUTTERFLIES. 67 
I have never come across it in my travels, so it must either 
be very rare or very local. 
“Found around Kandy resting on stems of sunflower 
plants during the heat of the day. Has been taken in 
Maskeliya, Ratnapura, &c.” (F. M. Mackwood). 
138. Loxura arouata, M. & De N.; Loxura atymnus 
arcuata, K.—Peculiar to Ceylon. 
Common at Haldummulla, and I have taken it in every 
month but February. Common at Galle, and I have speci- 
mens from Ratnapura and Madampe. 
It varies very greatly in the shade of the ground colour, the 
amount of black on the lower wing, and the markings on the 
under side. 
I have noticed that the colour fades a great deal if it is left 
too long in the killing bottle (cyanide). 
Generally found fluttering along the edges of jungle or 
chenas, and is very easy to catch. 
“Common in Central and North-Western Provinces to 
about 2,000 feet ” (F. M. Mackwood). 
139. DEvDoRIX EPIJARBAS, M. & De N.; Deudoryx epi- 
jarbas, E.—Also found in India, Malaya, China, &c. 
Common at Haldummulla, especially when flighting. There 
was a very large flight in August, 1915, travelling west, and 
small ones often arrive about December. 
I noticed an exceptionally large flight at Pattipela, in 
November, 1917. 
I have also taken it at Galle, Hambantota, Jaffna, Mannar, 
Anuradhapura, and Ratnapura, 
The male varies in the amount of red, especially on the 
lower wing. The female seems very constant. 
Is fond of settling on the tea and on low bushes, but flies off 
very strongly if disturbed, and cannot be relied on to settle 
again quickly. 
“ Fond of the cultivated Lantana in gardens. Has been 
taken at Nuwara Eliya” (F. M. Mackwood). 
140. RapaLa scHIstaceA.—Found in India and Malaya. 
Not mentioned by Moore. 
Usually very common at Haldummulla all the year round. 
I believe the larva feeds on tea blossom inter alia. 
