CEYLON BUTTERFLIES. 167 
It is usually very rare at Haldummulla, but in July, 1900, 
it appeared in fair numbers in the jungle bordering this estate. 
They flew fast, settled rather high, and were very difficult to 
catch. They could, however, be found day after day in the 
same spot, so gave me plenty of chances. Except for a single 
specimen at Kottawa, I have never come across it anywhere 
else, so imagine it must be very local. I get plenty of 
specimens from the native collectors at Kandy. 
“Numerous in Lady Horton’s jungle at Kandy from June 
to December ” (F. M. Mackwood). 
209. MaTapaA artA.— Found also in India, Burma, 
Dutch Indies, Hong Kong, &c. 
This can be at once distinguished, when settled, from any 
other Ceylon skipper of the same size, by its bright red eyes, 
which, however, fade soon after death. 
The only place I have taken it is at Hirimbura, 3 miles from 
Galle, in February, March, April, July, and October. As a 
rule, it only flies a short distance if disturbed, and is very easy 
to catch. 
The prehensores are figured on PI. 4, figs. 9 and 10. 
‘“ Found at Colombo and Kandy. Comes freely to flowers 
of white Lantana” (F. M. Mackwood). 
210. GaNGARA THYRSIS.—Also found. in India, Burma, 
Dutch Indies, Philippines, &c. 
Judging from my personal experience, I should consider this 
a great rarity in Ceylon. I have only once seen it on the 
wing, viz., at Kegalla. It was settled on a path in jungle with 
its wings closed over its back ; on being approached it flew 
away very fast, and I did not see it again. For some years 
past I have asked the native collectors in Kandy to get me 
specimens, but without result till August, 1918, when they 
brought me half a dozen males. I have not yet succeeded in 
getting a female. Bainbrigge-Fletcher describes it as a minor 
pest of palms in India (“‘ Some South Indian Insects’). The 
clasp is figured on PI. 4, fig. 12. 
“Found in damp jungles in several low-country districts. 
Females in condition quite scarce ” (F. M. Mackwood). 
211. PapuKA LEBADEA, E.; Matapa subfasciata, M— 
Found also in India, Malaya, Dutch Indies, &c. 
