HEPIALUS L U P U L 1 N I S. 

 COMMON SWIFT. 

 Plate 7. Figure 5. 



THIS, which is another very variable as well as very 

 plentiful species, measures from an inch to an inch and 

 a half in expanse. Male: front wings pale dull fulvous 

 brown, with a whitish streak in the middle, and another 

 composed more or less of similar white spots extending 

 in a sweep from the base along and within the lower 

 edge till it reaches, or nearly reaches differently in 

 different individuals a bar proceeding downwards from 

 the tip within the outer edge. In some specimens these 

 markings are almost obliterated. Hind wings plain 

 brown. The female has the markings less distinct. 



Localities for this species are Glasgow, and Nuiiburn- 

 holme, and it is seen throughout the country generally. 



The situations where it is found are about grassy 

 banks and meadows. 



The dates of the appearance of the perfect insect are 

 from the end of May to the middle and end of June. 



The caterpillar is dull whitish, the head glossy brownish 

 yellow, and a patch of the same colour on the second, 

 third, and fourth segments. 



The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is from 

 September to April. 



It feeds on the roots of a variety of plants. 



HEPIALUS H U M U L I . 



GHOST SWIFT. 

 Plate VII. Figure 6. 



THIS insect, which varies greatly in size, colour, and 

 markings, measures from one and three quarters to two 



