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ing nearly alike. It is liabie to considerable varia- 

 tion in its markings, and specimens have been found 

 in which those parts of the surface usually copper 

 colour were nearly pure white. It is rather com- 

 mon in all parts of Britain, and seems to breed se- 

 veral times in the year. It likewise occurs in Asia 

 and in North America. The caterpillar is said to 

 be clear green, with a yellow dorsal stripe, and to 

 feed on the Sorrel. 



