THE LEPIDOPTERIST 



few available for the use of all. First, let us consider 

 where and how to collect ; later articles will deal with 

 the preparation and preservation. 



Many butterflies, especially V. antiopa and the in- 

 terrogations, may be found in the fall around over- 

 ripe fruit. 



Certj.in species, like B astyanax, may be found in 

 the early morning gathered about a muddy pool in the 

 road, sipping the moisture. 



The Papilios chase each other about in sunny open- 

 ings in the woods and if frightened away often return 

 to the same spot. Here also may be found the common 

 "blues." 



A meadow will yield several species of Argynnis 

 during a season. A dry, sandy, sorrel-grown field 

 may be covered with the common "copper." 



A patch of milkweed will attract the common "milk- 

 weed" butterfly. A tangle of thistles is a favorite 

 abiding-place of such species as the "Painted Lady" 

 and the "Red-Admiral." 



Many localities have local species. Watch for them ! 

 They increase the value of your collection and are 

 fine for exchange. 



Hundreds of moths may be collected under electric 

 lights. Go before dark and look for them sitting on 

 the grass, bushes or buildings, near the light ! Go af- 

 ter dark and catch them while flying! 



When walking through a grove watch the trees for 

 Catocalas and other moths sitting on the trunks. Look 

 sharp, though ; for the wings are just the color of the 

 bark and even the best eyes cannot always discover 

 them. 



Live females of many moths, especially, C. prome- 

 thea, may be used to attract others of the same spec- 

 ies. Place a lantern nearby to show what visitors she 

 has and catch them with a net. 



The Noctuidae can be easily captured by "sugaring" 

 after dark. Put a two-by-four spot of molasses on the 

 trees at dusk. After dark go round with a dark-lan- 

 tern and collect. 



