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The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is in 

 May. 



It feeds on the cotton grass, (Eriophorum angustifolium,) 

 and the tops of the leaves of the spike rush, (Eleocharis 

 cwspitosa,) and the common carex, (Carex paludosa.) 



ELACHISTA PALUSTRELLA. 

 Plate CXXIV. Figure 11. 



Localities for this very rare species are the Fens, 

 and, Ranworth. 



The perfect insect appears in June and July 

 July 1. 



ELACHISTA CARINISELLA. 

 Plate CXXIV. Figure 12. 

 Localities for this species are Ranworth, Beccles. 



The perfect insect appears in April, May, June, and 

 July. 



It feeds on the greater panicled carex, (Carex paniculosa,) 

 and the lesser common carex, (Carex paludosa.) 



To C. S. Gregson, Esq., I am indebted for the drawing 

 from which the engraving is taken, and toR.S.Edelston,Esq. 

 for the moth from which it was made. 



