14 Gro. 5 Provincia, Museum Rerorr. C 25 


Geometridae. 
4289. Bufidonia notataria Wik. Several specimens of this pretty little geometer were taken 
by Mr. W. B. Anderson on May 23rd, 1923, at Prince Rupert. This is the first record of this 
species in British Columbia, although it occurs in Alberta and eastward to the Atlantic Coast. 
Pyralide. 
4992. Evergestis insulalis B. & McD. The specimen illustrated was taken by Captain J. Wise 
at Saanichton on July 2nd, 1923, and although the species occurs regularly but sparingly on 
Vancouver Island, it is very seldom that a specimen is taken in such fine condition, The species 
was described (Cont. Lep. No. Amer., Vol. 2, page 229, Aug. 1914) from specimens taken at 
Duncan and Victoria. 
5417. Ommatopteryx ocellea Haw. This exceedingly delicate species was taken by Mr. E. R. 
Buckell at Nicola Lake on July 18th, 1923, and is a new record for the Province. It is a native 
of the Mediterranean coasts and has been accidentally imported into a number of countries, 
including Asia, Africa, North America, and Australia. 
5566. Dioryctria ponderose Dyar. This is another new record for the Province and was 
taken by Mr. G. O. Day at Quamichan Lake, near Duncan. It must be very rare as well as 
local, Mr. Day having only taken two specimens in sixteen years’ collecting, and we have no 
other record. 
5631zn. Salebria virgatella inconditella Rag. The specimen illustrated was taken by Mr. 
J. Clarke at Shawnigan Lake on July 14th, 1923, and is new to our list. Mr. A. W. Hanham 
also took a specimen, but not in such good condition, at Quamichan Lake late in July. 
Gelechide. 
6214. Gciechia trophella Buscix. A short series of this rather striking gelechid was taken 
by Hon. J. G. Colville at Saanichton during June, 1922, and two specimeus were taken by Captain 
Wise in June of this year at the same place. We have not seen it from any other locality. It 
was described (Pro. U.S.N.M., Vol. 25, page 860, 1903) from Platte Canyon, Colorado, The larvie 
were found feeding on oak. 
Qeophoride. 
6492. Epicallima coloradella Wism. Mr. W. R. Carter took a short series of this species 
during the past summer. It has always been considered somewhat of a rarity in British Columbia 
collections. It has been previously recorded from Kaslo (Cockle) and I have seen one specimen 
taken at Duncan by Mr. Day. 
Olethreutide. 
6807. Exartema quadrifidum Zell. This pretty grey and maroon species was taken by 
Mr. W. B. Anderson at Chase on July 18th, 1928. A specimen was also taken in June by Mr. 
Hanham at Quamichan Lake. It is a new record for the Province. 
* Bucosma metariana Heinrich. The ground colour of this new species is white, with brown 
lines and spots, and it measures about 14 mm, in alar expanse. It is not at all common, as I 
have only taken three or four specimens in as many years, including the paratype. It occurs 
in July, and as far as I know is very local. I have only found it in one very small area. 
* Bpinotia vagana Hein. This new species is rather striking in colour, the costal half of 
the fore wings being a bright purplish red. It measures about 18 mm. in alar expanse, The laryie 
feed on wild crab-apple and the adult flies in August and September. Described in part from 
five specimens taken by the writer at Victoria and one specimen taken by Mr. Hanham at Duncan. 
Tineide. 
$223. Scardia anatomella Grt. A single specimen of this species, which is a new record 
for the Province, was taken by Mr. T. A. Moilliet at Vavenby on June Sth, 1923, It is a very 
striking species and was originally described from New York in 1882. ¢ 

VICTORIA, B.C.: 
Printed by CHartes F. Banriein, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty. 
1924, 
