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semi-transparent, but harmonising with the green of the 

 front wings. 



The antennae are pointed at the tip. 



Localities for this species arc Hollingbury Hill near 

 Brighton, ClifFe Hill near Lewes, and also near Chel- 

 tenham. 



The situations where it is found are grassy places. 



The dates of the appearance of the perfect insect are 

 from the middle of June to the middle of July; 

 June 14 15, as communicated by Mr. Unwin, of Lewes, 

 to Mr. Stainton. 



The caterpillar is of a blackish colour, with a double 

 row of green spots arranged in a triangular manner 

 along the back, and a blue stripe on each side, within 

 which is a row of yellow dots. 



The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is in 

 May and to June. 



This moth flies in the day-time. 



ANTHROCERA MINOS. 

 Plate VIII. Figure 7. 



THIS insect measures from a little over an inch to an 

 inch and a quarter in expanse. Male: front wings dull 

 bluish green, but nearly supplanted by crimson-red, 

 hollowed towards the outer part. Hind wings crimson- 

 red, with a very narrow purple edge. 



Localities for this species are Ardrahan in the county 



