WYCOMBE BUTTERFLIES. 1138 
from Euphrosyne, except by a deeper tint of colouring. The 
markings are very similar in both species, but Selene is known by 
haying a row of silver spots on the hind wings where Euphrosyne 
has but one. When Wycombe Heath was destroyed, I gave up 
all hopes, for I had not seen Selene anywhere else: but in 18661 
caught several in a wood at Lane End, so it is still a denizen of 
our neighbourhood. 
The two species which Mr. Gaviller took are Adippo and Aglaia, 
occurring on Marlow Common; both have large isolated silvery 
spots underneath the hind wings. I was unable to pay more 
than one visit to the spot, and then I was not fortunate enough 
to see either of them. A specimen of Aglaia was once brought 
me, said to be taken in the neighbourhood of Abbey Barn, but I 
was not satisfied about it. 
The caterpillars of all ihe species feed on different species of 
Viola, especially V. canina, the Dog Violet; they are very dark 
in colour, and covered with spines. They are seldom seen except 
by those hunting expressly for them. 
There is a very small butterfly liable to be mistaken fora 
Fritillary, and occurring very plentifully in Dane Garden Wood : 
it is Tue Duxe or Buncunpy (Wemeobius Lucina), and belongs to a 
different family altogether. Collectors look upon it as a prize, 
since it is only locally plentiful. It is said that the caterpillar 
has never been found in England, though it is known to feed on 
the leaves of the primrose. 
Hy. ULiyetr. 
Proceedings of the Society. 
_ Sevente Eventne Meerine, Apri 9.—Held at the house of 
John Parker, Esq., by his kind invitation. The chief feature of 
tho evening was a paper by Thos. Marshall, Esq., ‘‘On the 
Destruction of Birds,” which will be found at p. 99 of the present 
number ; this was listened to with great interest, and at its con- 
