132 THE ENTOMOLOGIST. 
Both the larva and imago of this insect are very similar to the 
following species, but rather smaller; the imago is also darker, 
and later in appearance. 
E. pflugiana, Haw., = sticticana, Steph., = scutulana, Wilk. 
—Much commoner than the preceding species. The imago 
appears in May and June among thistles, in the stems of which 
the larva feeds. Its habits are similar to those of the preceding 
species. 
E. Brunnichiana, W. V.—Abundant throughout, wherever its 
food-plant, coltsfoot (T'ussilago farfara), occurs. The imago 
appears from the end of May to August. The larva feeds in the 
flower-stems of the coltsfoot in the early spring. 
E. feneana, Linn.—Local, but not uncommon where it occurs. 
The larva feeds in the autumn and following spring in the roots 
of mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) ; and the imago is to be met with 
in June and July. It occurs along the Kentish bank of the 
Thames; also at Darenth. 
E. nigricostana, Haw.—A local and uncommon species. The 
imago appears in June and July among hedge woundwort (Stachys 
sylvatica), and may be taken on the wing in the afternoon. ‘The 
larva feeds in the autumn and following spring in the roots of 
that plant. The insect has been taken near Hastings; Hasle- 
mere, Croydon, Wimbledon, Epsom; Lewisham, Darenth, and 
Folkestone. 
E. signatana, Doug.—Local and uncommon. ‘The imago 
appears in June and July, and flies somewhat freely at dusk 
among sloe, Prunus spinosa; and it is also said to feed on the 
wild cherry, P. padus. Its capture is recorded from Croydon, 
Sanderstead, Mickleham; Folkestone, Dover, and Strood. It 
also occurs at Box Hill, and near Lewes. 
E. trigeminana, Steph.— Somewhat local, but generally 
abundant where it occurs. ‘The imago appears in June and July, 
and prefers railway slopes and rough broken ground. ‘The larva 
is said to feed on ragwort (Senecio Jacobea). The imago is 
common at Croydon, Epsom Downs, Box Hill; Tilgate, Lewes, 
Hastings; Folkestone, Dover, Strood, and Darenth. 
E. tetragonana, Steph.—Loeal and scarce. The imago appears 
in July, and should be looked for in the open rides in woods and 
woody lanes. According to Wilkinson, the larva may be found 
in the autumn full-fed under moss on beech trees; it hybernates 
