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the same restricted localities in which Mr. Scudder observed 

 the larvas in the spring. From Jnne 27 to July 4 the imagines 

 were emerging, and in fine condition. After this date many 

 poor ones began to be found. 



Phyciodes nycteis Doubl. & Hew. Two in very poor condi- 

 tion were taken on July 2, on the Glen road, about one mile 

 before the second saw-mill. 



Melitce a phaeton Drury. Found abundantly on July 4, in a 

 swamp situated on the Glen road, about four miles from Gor- 

 ham. On Julv 5 specimens were also taken just above the 

 Glen House, in a similar locality. 



Argynnis myrina Cram. More or less common in swamps 

 in the valley. 



Argynnis montinus Scudd. A specimen which I have not 

 seen, probably of this species, was caught above the Half Way 

 House, by Mr. Dimmock on July 12, after the rest of the 

 party had gone. 



Argynnis atlantis Edw. Began to appear about June 20, 

 and in a few days became common. It was taken throughout 

 the valley, and about two miles up the mountain. 



H. K. Morrison. 



(To be continue'!.) 



Novelties in Amherst, Mass. — So far as known, the following spe- 

 cies have not been taken hitherto in this vicinity: Vanessa cardui, ?, July 

 28th, and both sexes afterward. Junonia coenia, 9, July 25th, on thistles — 

 alar expanse 1.80; cf, somewhat worn, Aug. 4th, caught flying after severe 

 chase — al. ex. 1.90; several others seen on roads. Euptoieta claudia, ?, 

 on thistles, Aug. 3d — al. ex. 2.40. Cyaniris sp?, ?, on Mt. Holyoke, 

 June 25th — like neglecta, but uniform dusky gray beneath, a lighter shade 

 edging the spots, and preceding the crescents; above, dusky gray in place 

 of white. Cyaniris sp?, cf, Pelham hills, Aug. 17th — like neglecta, except 

 the primaries above are much deeper blue, mixed with dusky. Neither of 

 these is lucia, nor agrees satisfactorily with named specimens of violacea 

 from W. H. Edwards. Tn regard to violacea, I have a J specimen, dated 

 June 1, found here. Aclmlarus Ly <cid 'as, c?,-on Mt. Holyoke, June 25th. 

 Pholisora Catullus, d*, in June; not rare on and after July 30. Anthomas- 

 ter Leonard us, 4 d, mentioned only as early for the species as recorded, Pel- 

 ham hills, Aug. 17th. Prof. S. H. Peabody has taken Amblyscirtes Samoset 

 and Poanes Massasoit in this place, one specimen of each. H. W. Parker. 



