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138. Brenthis freija, Thunberg ; syn. freya, H. & S. 
We found this the commonest Brenthis in the district. It appeared in numbers at 
Wilson Creek from June 7th to 30th, where a number were taken. ‘This species is the first 
fritillary to emerge, being the only form flying when we arrived at the creek. (Barnes & 
McDunnough.) 
139. Brenthis polaris, Bdv. 
Not common. Three specimens collected at Wilson Creek on June 15th and 26th. 
(Barnes & McDunnough.) 
1404. Brenthis frigga var. saga, Kaden. 
A number were taken at Wilson Creek from June 11th to 28th. Fairly common. 
(Barnes & McDunnough.) 
140n. Brenthis frigga var. improba, Butler. 
Eight specimens collected on the summit of Gopher Dam Mountain, 500 feet altitude. 
Mr. McDunnough states that it is paler above than the typical specimen, and is still rare in 
collections. 
191. Phycoides pratensis, Behr. 
Eight specimens taken at Hot Springs from July 10th to 26th. Not a common insect. 
(Barnes & MeDunnough.) 
218. Aglais milberti, Goddart (Milbert’s Tortoise-shell). 
Two seen at Pike River on August 8th. Probably common later in the fall. 
2704. Hrebia disa var. mancinus, Dby. 
We found this beautiful form flying with Hrebia epipsodea at Wilson Creek from June 
llth to 30th. About thirty specimens were taken. By no means common. (Barnes & 
McDunnough.) 
273. Erebia epipsodea, Butler (Common Alpine). 
Common at Wilson Creek throughout the month of June. A good series of fresh 
specimens were taken. Mr. McDonnough reports the specimens submitted to him as a true 
typical form. 
282. Canomympha kodiak, Edwards. 
Only two specimens taken at Wilson Creek on June 26th. These are the only two 
records we have from British Columbia. Apparently not common, as no others were seen. 
(Barnes & McDunnough.) 
292. Wnis jutta, Hubner ; syn. Balder, Bdv. 
Not common. Eleven specimens taken at Wilson Creek during the last week of June. 
Fairly common. (Barnes & McDunnough.) 
293. Wnis uhleri, Reakirt. 
Rather common. Eleven specimens collected at Wilson Creek from June 15th to 30th. 
(Barnes & McDunnough.) 
295¥. Wnis norna var. taygete, Hubner. 
Very common at Wilson Creek throughout the month of June. <A large series of over 
a hundred were taken. This species is the common Arctic butterfly, and can be seen in 
numbers along the mountain trails and roadsides from 3,000 to 5,000 feet altitude. (Barnes & 
McDunnough.) 
396. Epidemia helloides, Boisduval. 
Two specimens collected at Hot Springs on July 26th and five at Pike River on August 
3rd. (Barnes & McDunnough.) 
Some of the Hpidemia taken represent a form between dorcas and wanthoides. (McDun- 
nough.) 
