20G 



It feeds on the seeds of the thistle. 



The chrysalis is found in the root of that plant. 



CATOPTRIA HOWENWARTHIANA. 

 Plate XCIV. Figure 8. 



Localities for this species are York, Brighton, Looe, and, 

 Dublin. 



The situations where it is found are where thistles grow. 

 The perfect insect appears in July and August. 



CATOPTRIA C^ETCIMACULANA. 

 Plate XCIV. Figure 9. 



Localities for this species are Headley Lane, Mickleham. 

 The situations where it is found are chalky places. 

 The perfect insect appears in July and August. 



CATOPTRIA MODESTANA. 

 Plate XCIV. Figure 10. 



Localities for this species are at Charlton Pit. 

 The situations where it is found are among mixed 

 herbage, 



The perfect insect appears in July and August. 



