

GROUPS AND FAMILIES 81 



luted in repose; posterior wings ample. Larva with 

 16 legs ; feeding amongst moss, or in stems of aquatic 

 plants. 



This family includes the Veneers, or Grass Moths. 

 We have 34 British species. 



Between the PYRALIDINA and TORTRICINA has been 

 placed a family of small extent, of which the proper 

 position seems to be still unsettled, viz. the CHLOE- 

 PHOBID2E. Imago of moderate or small size, with the 

 antennas simple ; the anterior wings are green, covering 

 the posterior wings in repose. Larva with 16 legs; 

 feeding either exposed, or between united leaves. 



This only comprises 3 British species. 



In the TORTRICINA we have 9 families represented in 

 this country. 



1. TORTRICIDJS. Imago with the anterior wings 

 broad, rarely twice as long as broad, the costa regularly 

 arched, never folded; of the typical markings of the 

 group the basal patch, central fascia, and costal spot 

 towards the tip are generally distinct, but the ocellated 

 blotch near the anal angle is wanting, or only faintly 

 indicated. Larvas generally active; feeding in united 

 or rolled-up leaves. 



This family includes the Green Tortrix and the various 

 species of Autithesia. We have 36 British species. 



2. PLICATE. Imago with the anterior wings rather 

 broad, but frequently twice as long as broad; on the 

 costa towards the base there is a more or less distinct 

 fold in the males. Larva generally sluggish ; feeding 

 between united leaves, or in the stems and seeds of 

 plants. 



This family is very numerous, and comprises no less- 

 than 59 British species. 



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