Noctuidas 



This is a much larger 

 has practically the same 

 range of distribution. The 

 affinity of the genus to the 

 genus Psychomorpha i s 

 clearly shown by the larva, 

 a representation of which is 

 given in the annexed cut 

 taken from the writings of 

 Prof. C. V. Riley, who de- 

 voted considerable time to 

 the study of the life-history 

 of these insects. 



species than the preceding. It 



Fig. 145. Enthisanotia grata, a, Full- 

 grown larva; b, enlarged segment, side 

 view; c, cervical shield from behind; 

 d, anal hump from behind; e-f, top 

 and side views of egg, enlarged. 

 (After Riley.) 



Genus CIRIS Grote 



(1) Ciris wilsoni Grote, Plate XIX, Fig. 2, $ . 



This insect occurs in Texas and Arizona. It has also been 

 referred to the Agaristidce and to the Zygcvnidce by various 

 authors. There is, however, no doubt as to its being a true 

 Noctuid. 



Genus NOROPSIS Guenee 



(1) Noropsis hieroglyphica Cramer, Plate XXVIII, Fig. 

 1,9. 



This very pretty moth has a wide range in the hotter portions 

 of America. It is found in Florida, and represents the invasion 

 of our southern territory by the fauna of the Antilles, and South 

 America. 



Genus FENARIA Grote 



(1) Fenaria longipes Druce, Plate XI, Fig. 16, $ . 



The species occurs in Arizona and ranges thence southwardly 

 into Mexico. 



(2) Fenaria sevorsa Grote, Plate XVII, Fig. 12, ? . 

 Syn. adessa Druce. 



The species has the same range as the preceding. 



" I love the season well 

 When forest glades are teeming with bright forms." 

 Longfellow. An April Day. 



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