178 RUBY-FLY CLFAR-WING. 



Although an abundant species in the northern 

 parts of France and in Germany, only one instance 

 is recorded of this insect having been taken in 

 Britain ; it was found by a very indefatigable col- 

 lector, and is now in the possession of Mr. Haworth. 



We now come to the extensive tribe named 

 LEPIDOPTERA NOCTURNA, or Moths, which form 

 the third great division of the class. For an account 

 of their distinctive properties and general history, 

 which embraces many curious and interesting sub- 

 jects of inquiry, reference may be made to the 

 introductory portion of the volume, in which we 

 nave attempted to present what seems most de- 

 serving of notice in relation to them. 



