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spots, the largest one just above the base of the tail having an orange 

 crescent above it. These black spots are outlined on tlie outer side 

 with a faint Avliite line. The thorax is bluish-ljhick, tlie abdomen 



Lycfena coniyntas. Under side. 



brown. The under side which is similar in both sexes, is very light 

 gray. A number of dnrk gray dots are arranged in rows on the outer 

 third of tlie upper wings, and a row extends along the lower margin 

 of the lower wings, the two nearest the lower angle being partly 

 enclosed with orange crescents. Other spots of gray are scattered over 

 the wings, and most of them on both wings are outlined with white. 

 The legs and thorax are light gray and the abdomen white. The 



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Lycseiia coinyntas. Female 



female of this species is blackisli-brown with purple reflections in a 

 strong light. A faint white line extends along the lower margin of 

 the lower wings and two distinct black spots are located above near 

 the base of the tail. The spots are partly surrounded above with two 

 crescents. The body is black. 



This tiny butterfly makes its appearance in the latter part of July 

 and the first of August, and is usually to be met with in abundance 

 about forest clearings or bushy pastures. It is a weak little creature, 

 seldom flying more than a few feet at a time. It is very fond of the 



