150 THE GENERA OF BRITISH MOTHS. 
authors still retained in the genus Lozotenia, with the general character of which the form of the fore-wings, 
strongly arched at the shoulder, give it an apparent affinity, while other characters seem to warrant its being 
assigned to its present position. 
Syndemis musculana (the Afternoon T, No. 3). This is an extremely abundant species, common every- 
where. The Caterpillar feeds in rolled leaves of Bramble in October, and the perfect insect appears in the 
following May. c 
The genus Phtheochroa. The insects assigned to this genus have the palpi of rather long proportions, the 
anterior wings about twice as long as broad, with the front nearly straight, but slightly arched at the shoulder. 
The margins of the wings of the female are more indented towards the tip than those of the male. There are 
tufts of scales on the anterior wings which have suggested the specific name rugosana for the only British species. 
Phtheochroa rugosana (the Beautiful Rough-wing T, No. 4). The Caterpillar of this species feeds on the 
Bryony (Bryonia dioica) in September ; the perfect insect appearing in the following May and June. It is found 
fluttering over hedges in which Bryony is growing, and in the southern counties is far from uncommon. There is 
a bright pinkish flush in very fresh specimens which soon fades. This pretty species may be recognised at once 
on the wing by its slow flight, and its comparatively large size and light appearance. 
The genus Argyrotenia. The insects assigned to this genus have the palpi scarcely projecting beyond the 
head, and the wings scarcely twice as long as broad. In other respects also they differ from the genus Sericoris 
with which they were formerly classed, and in which some authors still retain them, There are three British 
species. 
Argyrotenia politana (the Red-barred Grey T, No. 5). The Caterpillar of this pretty little species feeds 
upon Myrica gale ; the perfect insect appearing in June and July. It is found to be widely distributed on moors 
and high barren grounds, though formerly only supposed to be taken in the New Forest and at one or two places 
in Devonshire. 
The other species are A. cognatana and A. fuscociliana. 
The genus Eriopsela. The insects assigned to this genus have the palpi conspicuously longer than the 
head, the fore-wings rather more than twice as long as broad, nearly straight in front, and form a somewhat 
acute angle at the external point. The hind-wings are indented within the tip. There are only two British 
species. 
Eriopsela quadrana (the Brindled T, No. 6). The Caterpillar of this species remains undescribed. The 
perfect insect appears in May, but is rare; West Wickham, Stoat’s Nest, &c., being among the few places where 
it has been recently taken. The undersides of the hind-wings of this species are whitish, speckled with gray at 
the edges. 
The other species, Z. fractifasciana, closely resembles the preceding, but may be distinguished by the under 
sides of the hind-wings, which instead of being whitish are entirely gray. 
The genus Capua. The insects assigned to this genus have the palpi short and slender, scarcely longer 
than the head ; and the antenne of the males are strongly pubescent. The fore-wings are twice as long as wide, 
and in the males have a fold which reaches about half their length. There is only one British species. 
Capua ochraceana (the Pale Clay T, No. 7). The Caterpillars of this genus are said to feed on the foliage 
of the Hornbeam ; the perfect insect appearing in May and June. It is widely dispersed, and not searce. The 
New Forest was formerly considered the best place for its capture. 
The genus Clepsis. The only British species assigned to this genus has the palpi slender and twice as long 
as the head. The anterior wings are nearly twice as long as broad, and the front edges slightly arched at the 
shoulders. 
Clepsis rusticana (the Rustic T, No. 8). The Caterpillar of this species is unknown. The perfect insect 
appears in June, and is generally found in fens or on marshy commons, where it is far from rare. 
The seventh sub-family of the Tortricidae is that of the Aphelidi, which contains but two British genera, 
Ablabia and Tortricodes. 
The genus Ablubia. The single British species assigned to this genus has the palpi slender and much longer 
