“THE GENERA OF BRITISH MOTHS. 131 
in June and July, on different kinds of Mint. The Moth appears both in May and August, so that it would 
appear that there are two broods. It is very common, and has recently been taken in great abundance at Kingsbury 
(in Middlesex) and in many other places very plentifully, especially in the southern counties. 
Pyrausta punicealis (the Purple and Gold, No. 14). The Caterpillar of this species (No. 15) feeds on Origanum 
(the common Marjoram) in June and July, and the Moth appears in May and August. Itis very common, and 
has recently been observed in great abundance at Lewes, Worthing, and many other places. 
The genus Ennychia. The antenne of the males are simple. The palpi porrected. The abdomen has 
numerous belts of white, and the wings are dark coloured, with white lines or spots. The Caterpillars are 
unknown. The moths in the bright sunshine. There are two species. 
Ennychia anguinalis (the Wavy-barred Sable, No. 16). This darkly toned insect is not easily seen when 
on the flight, and is therefore not often taken by young collectors, but it has recently occurred in plenty near 
Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, and other places. 
The other species, 2. cinguwlata (the Silver-barred Sable), may be distinguished by the absence of the inner 
light band, and also of the light central spot. 
The genus Anania. The antenne are long, slender, and simple. The palpi not quite so long as the head. 
The palpi are joined and beak-like. The wings form a triangle in repose. The Caterpillars are unknown. The 
only British species, A. octomaculata, is assigned by some writers to the genus Pyrausta. 
Anania octomaculata (the White Spot, No. 17). The Caterpillar of this conspicuous little insect is 
unknown. The Moth appears in June and July, but is rare, though widely dispersed. It has been taken 
recently in several places in Kent and Sussex ; also in North Wales, and in Ireland. 
