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several blades of grass, drawn together, and fastened at the 

 top with threads. It is pale-coloured, with dark spots. It 

 continues about a fortnight in its "durance vile," and then 

 the beautiful insect emerges to the full ciijovment of its "little 

 day." 



Individuals vary considerably in the intensity and size of the 

 markinars. 



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In one, the front edge of the fore wings was slightly 

 concave. 



The figures are from sj^ecimens in my own collection. 



