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LIMACODES ASELLUS. 

 Plate VIII. Figure 3. 



THIS insect measures from a little under to a little 

 over three quarters of an inch in width. Male : front 

 wings glossy yellowish, with a tinge of brown. Hind 

 wings dull dusky brown. 



Localities for this species are the New Forest near 

 Lymington, Epping Forest, Marlow, and Worthing. 



The dates of the appearance of the perfect insect are 

 the end of June and in July. 



The caterpillar, which is short and wide, is described 

 as of a greenish colour, with a broad yellow streak along 

 the back, and verging to reddish on the side. 



The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is from 

 August to October. 



The caterpillar feeds on the poplar, and also, it is 

 said, on the oak and the beech. 



LIMACODES TESTUDO. 

 Plate VIII. Fujure 4. 



THIS insect measures from a little under an inch to 

 about an inch and a quarter in width. Male: front wings 

 dull yellowish, crossed by two slender dark lines, widened 

 out below by the inner one turning towards the base, the 



