NOTES ON RHOPALOCERA FROM ITALY, 239 
Mr. Tugwell (Entom. x. 283) gives an interesting life-history 
of Heliothis armigera, and states that he reared the larva on 
geranium. In the autumn of 1875 larve of this species were 
found in the Isle of Wight feeding on the flowers of geranium ; 
they seemed to have been common in the particular spot where 
they were found, and varied considerably in colour and markings 
(Entom. ix. 261). Some larve were found at Biarritz in October, 
1881, feeding on flowers of the evening primrose, but they also 
ate honeysuckle flowers that were given to them. Subsequently, 
when brought to England, they were supplied with chrysan- 
themums, and exhibited a marked preference for the yellow 
varieties (Entom. xvi. 23) —Ep. 
NOTES ON RHOPALOCERA FROM ITALY, &e. 
By Frank B. Norris. 
BurterFuiers did not appear abundant on the Riviera when, 
towards the end of March, I arrived there. The most notable 
were :— 
Thais polyxena, Schiff., var. cassandra, Hb.—At: mouth of river Roya 
in April; caterpillars on Aristolchia in cane-brakes in May. 
Euchloé eupheno, L., var. euphenoides, Stgr.— Rather common, here and 
there, at some considerable altitude; Cima D’Ours, May 12th; and above 
Villefranche at end of May. 
Lycena baton, Berg., and L. melanops, Bdv.—At several places on 
coast where thyme flowered freely, and in Roya valley, April and May. 
Vanessa egea, Cr.—Not rare; common at F'inalmarina in May. 
Melit@a aurinia, Rott., var. provincialis, Bdv.—On Cima D’Ours, 
May 12th. 
Melanargia syllius, Hbst.—Abundant over grassy slopes at Villefranche 
and Ospedaletti throughout May; less common at Ventimiglia, near 
Andora, and Noli. 
Passing over the Col di Tenda, and seeing for the first time 
Lilium pomponium in blossom, I arrived at La Certosa di Pesio 
on June Ist. The following is a list of butterflies seen and 
captured in this district :— 
Papilio podalirius, L. (sinon, Poda).— Common. Specimens of the 
second brood measured 8°45 inches in expanse; the tails, 2 inch in length. 
P. machaon, L.—Two broods ; fairly common. 
Parnassius apollo, L.—Abundant June, July, August, and beginning 
of September, from 2800 to 6000 feet. 
P. mnemosyne, L.—Swarmed during June and July, up to 5000 feet. 
Aporia crategi, L.—Meadows in lower vailey ; June. 
Pieris brassice, L., rape, L., napi, L., and var. bryonie, O.—All 
common. 
P. callidice, E.—Common on Monte Faschia, Gias del Ortiga, and 
highest green Alps, in July. 
