34 THE ENTOMOLOGIST. 



C. edusa. — One seen flying swiftly up the valley at Stalden, and 

 another seen near Zermatt ; neither captured. 



Gonopteryx rhamni. — -Several of both sexes seen ; those captured 

 were worn, evidently hybernated. 



Lyc^nid^. 



Thecla spini. — Rather common in the same localities, and along 

 with the next species. 



T. ilicis. — Common, sporting about the road between Aigle and 

 Le Sepey, and flying round the tops of trees, which at some parts 

 reach conveniently from a lower level within easy striking distance. 

 Like the last species, difflcult to get in anything lilie good condition. 

 Usually minus a tail or rubbed on upper side. 



Polyommatus virytiurefr.. — This fine copper was common in some 

 fields at St. Niklaus, and in Zmutt Thai, &c. All males. 



P. hippotho'e. — The crimson copper, scarce at the same places as 

 the last ; also one at Stalden ; all these being males. One worn 

 female was taken at Le Sepey. 



P. alciplirou var. ffordius. Two fresh specimens taken at St. Nicklaus. 



P. phlaas. — One seen on the wing at the same place, but not taken. 



LyccBna «//on. — At Tasch, Randa, Visp, &c. 



L. argils. — Hanging to grasses and reeds on marshy ground beside 

 the road at Tasch. Seemed to be plentiful. 



L. astrarche. — Turned up now and then, never common, and always 

 in indifferent condition. 



L. eros. — This pretty little blue occurred in the same localities as 

 L. conidon, but not commonly. One specimen captured is not of the 

 usual pale glossy greenish colour, but a decided pale blue. 



L. icarus. — Not very many seen, but was occasionally met with in 

 all the three districts visited. 



L. eumedon. — Single specimens captured at St. Nicklaus, Tasch, 

 Stalden, and Le Sepey. 



L. bellargus. Several, mostly worn males and one female, at 

 Zmutt, St. Nicklaus, &c. 



L. corydon. — With the exception of L. vtinima, probably the most 

 common blue, all males, and mostly in grand condition, as at Tasch, 

 Zmutt, and Le Sepey (very abundant). 



L. hylas. — In the same localities as L. bellargus, but more common. 

 Appeared to be going over also. 



L. daman. — Very common on the road to Ormont Dessous. The 

 blue upper contrasts strongly with the brown under side when in 

 flight. Freshly emerged, and all males. 



L. minima. — Very abundant, and sometimes at high elevations, as 

 near the summit of the GemmiPass, probably 7600 ft. above sea-level. 



L. semiargus. — Worn, at St. Niklaus on the 3rd. I was surprised 

 to find many fresh specimens at the same locality on the 7th. Taken 

 elsewhere also, as at Visp, Kandersteg, Aigle. 



L. avion. — Only one specimen of the type, taken at St. Niklaus. — 

 Var. obscura. Not uncommon on a rocky slope near Tasch. Several 

 in a meadow at St. Niklaus, also at Zmutt ; one also taken at Aigle on 

 a path in the valley. 



