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narrow-winged species measuring 114 inches in expanse, with the primaries of a dull-grey colour 
and the secondaries a light fuscous. The females are much smaller than the males, being ouly 
% inch when expanded, and having two black transverse lines on the primaries. Unless one 
was acquainted with this genus, one would never associate the two sexes as belonging to the 
same species. Y 
5680. Megasis atrella Hulst. This is a very similar species to the last, but is a little smatler 
in expanse and the somewhat obscure markings are slightly different. A small series was taken 
by Mr. E. R. Buckell at the same time and place as the former species. In the 1906 Check-list 
atrella is recorded from Victoria, but I think this is a misidentification. The only specimen 
that I have seen from this district is one that I took on Mareh 5th, 1921, and which is closer 
to edwardsialis than to atrella, but probably distinet from either. 
5969, 1. Crysoclista villella Busck. A nice series of this pretty black-and-orange micro was 
taken by Mr. Marmont and myself at Maillardville on June 19th. It is about 14 inch in expanse 
and when in the air resembles a small black fly. We found it in a large pateh of scrub willow 
and it was not beaten from any other tree. The willows were § to 9 feet high and the micro 
was found only on the topmost twigs. We observed none in flight excepting when they were 
disturbed. The method of capture was to touch the top twigs with the rim of the net, holding 
it at arm’s length, and then one would see a small black speck fly off. A wild jump and a sweep 
with the net and villella was secured. When once in the net, the micro remained -perfectly quiet 
and was easily bottled. A couple of hours’ hard work found us with about thirty specimens and 
a pair of very tired arms. The species was described (Pro. U.S.N.M., Vol. 27, page 768) from a 
single specimen taken at Seattle, Wash., in 1903. Mr. Busck informs me that this is the first 
record of this species since it was described in 1904, which makes this a very interesting capture. 
5985. Walshia amorphella Clem. A single specimen in good condition was taken by Dr. W. R. 
Buckell at Salmon Arm on June 27th. This seems a somewhat rare insect, as we only have two 
specimens, both taken by Mr. T. Bryant at Wellington. It is also recorded from Kaslo. 
6008. Mompha eloisella Clem. This is a new record for the Province and was taken by 
Mr. T. Bryant at Ladysmith on July 9th, 1909. It is a pfetty little moth measuring about 
% inch across the wings. The basal half of the primaries is pure white with two small black 
dots, while the outer half is golden-brown with a dark-brown longitudinal line through the centre. 
6290. Gelechia fuscoteniella Cham. Mr. Marmont has taken three specimens of this new 
record at Maillardville. It is slightly smaller than the preceding species. The primaries are 
pure white with a small black basal area and a black spot on the costa and another at the apex 
of the wing. It flies in June. 
*Telphusa agrifolia Braun. This species was described in Ent. News, Vol. 32, page 9, Jan., 
1921, from specimens bred from larye feeding on California live oak (Quercus agrifolia) in 
Alameda County, California. The writer took a short series of this species at Mount Tolmie 
in September, 1921, and a long series at the same place in August of this year. It was beaten 
from scrub oak (Quercus Garryana), on which the larye undoubtedly feed. It is a small species, 
measuring about 138 mm. In colour it is blackish-brown with patches of raised scales; in some 
specimens there is an oblique white band crossing the wing from about one-fourth out. It is 
very variable. 
6156. Recurvaria gibsonella Kearf. A single specimen of this pretty little gelechid was 
taken by Mr. W. R. Carter on June 20th, 1921. This is the first record from British Columbia 
of this Eastern species. It was described (Can. Ent., Vol. 39, page 4, Jan., 1907) from three 
specimens bred from larve feeding on juniper (Juniperus communis) by Mr. Arthur Gibson at 
Ottawa, Ont. 
6288. Gelechia panella Busck. Four specimens of this striking brick-red species were taken 
by the Hon. J. G. Colville at Saanichton on various dates in July and August. It was described 
(Pro. U.S.N.M., Vol. 25, page 889, 1903) from two specimens, one taken in Arizona and the other 
in California. Mr. Hanham has taken a few specimens at Dunean during the last few years, 
but it is not at all common. The larve feed on arbutus (Arbutus Menziesii). This species was 
listed in our old Check-list from Wellington, but this is an error, as the species listed under that 
name is Gelechia mandella Buseck. 
6803,1. Exartema appendiceum Zell. In the Can. Ent. for Feb., 1922, page 39, Dr. J. 
McDunnough resurrects this species from the synonmy. It had been placed as a synonym of 
versicoloranum Clem., but, although very similar in appearance, can be separated by versicolor- 
