124 yHeE GENERA OF BRITISH MOTHS. 
of the head. The body is stout, and the wings are shining, and have the markings rather indistinct. The 
Caterpillar is slender and horny-skinned, feeding on fatty substances. The Chrysalis is enclosed in a slight 
cocoon, There are two British species. 
Aglosse pinguinalis (the Tabby, No. 17). The Caterpillar is dull brown, with head and plates darker. 
It.has a horny skin, and feeds on greasy substances, especially old and much used horse-cloths. It is abundant 
everywhere. 
The other species is A. cuprealis (the Small Tabby). This species is much smaller, and of a brightish light 
brown, with indistinct bands of deeper. 
The genus Pyralis. The antenne of the males are pubescent beneath ; the palpi are short. The wings 
are shining, 
and rather long and narrow, forming a triangle when at rest. The Caterpillars have sixteen perfect 
feet ; they are hard and shining, and feed:on animal substances, or manufactured vegetable matter. 
Pyralis farinalis (the Meal Moth, No. 18), This pretty moth is taken about houses and stables in July 
and August, and is very common. 
The other species is P. glaucinalis, which is much smaller than farinalis, and the wings of which are 
of a nearly even brown tone, with two rather straight bands of paler. 
The genus Hypsopigia. This genus is by some writers united with the preceding. The only British 
species has the antennz of the males ciliated beneath, the palpi short, and the fore wings triangular and glossy, 
with the fringe and costal spot of a rich golden colour. There is but one British species. 
Hypsopigia costalis (the Gold Fringe, No. 19). The Caterpillar of this pretty species, which is undescribed, 
is said to feed on Poplars. The moth appears in July and August, in gardens. It was formerly considered rare, 
and only known in the metropolitan districts, but it has been recently taken at Arundel in great abundance, and 
at Homerton, Ranworth, &c., in less plenty. 
The genus Agrotera. This genus is distinguished from the last by the slightly hooked character of the 
front wings, and the slenderness and length of the body, and also the feet. 
Agrotera flammealis (the Common Rosy Flounced, No. 20). The Caterpillar of this delicately marked 
little moth feeds on Privet, and the moth appears from the end of June to the beginning of July, in woods 
and heaths, and sometimes in gardens. This species is placed by some in the genus Endotricha, the other species 
only being retained in Agrotera. It has been recently taken at Tenterden in abundance, and at many other 
places. 
The other species, A. nemoralis (the Rare Rosy Flounced) is a recent discovery. It has the front wings 
yellow at the base, and is clouded with shades of rich brown, the fringe having two conspicuous white marks. 
It was taken at Holme Bush, near Henfield, Sussex. 
The genus Dolycharthria (the Stenia of M. Guénée). The antenne of the males are pubescent ; the palpi 
rather thick ; the body slender, and extending beyond the hind wings ; the legs slender and very long. The 
fore wings long and shining, and the hind wings short., There is only one British species. 
Dolycharthria punctatis (the Long-legged Pearl, No. 21). The preparatory stages of this enrious insect 
are unknown. It is very rare, and has only heen taken at present at few places in Devonshire and the Isle of 
Wight, and in Cornwall. 
