160 LEPIDOPTERA HETEROCERA 
203. GENUS METABOLAEA, MEYRICK 
Metabolaea, Meyrick, Exot. Microlep. Vol 3, p. 32 (1923). — Type : M. chlerophthalma, Meyrick. 
Characters. — Head with appressed scales; ocelli posterior; tongue developed. Antennae 4/5, 
basal joint moderate, without pecten. Labial palpi long, recurved, second joint rather rough above and 
with long rough projecting tuft beneath, terminal joint somewhat shorter than second, rather slender, 
pointed. Maxillary palpi very short, filiform, appressed to tongue. Posterior tibiae with rough scales 
above. Forewings with tufts of scales; r5 furcate, 2 from towards angle, 3 and 4 approximated from 
angle, 6 and 7 stalked, 6 to apex, 7 absent, 11 from middle. Hindwings t, trapezoidal, termen slightly 
sinuate, cilia 1; 3 and 4 connate, 5 rather approximated, 6 and 7 stalked. 
Remarks. — Related to the two following. 
Geographical distribution of species. — South American. 
Larva unknown. 
r. M. chlorophihalma, Meyrick, Exot. Microlep. Vol. 3, p. 32 (1923). Brazil. 
204. GENUs OESTOMORPHA, WALSINGHAM 
Oestomorpha, Walsingham, Biol. Centr.-Amer. Lep. Het. Vol. 4, p. 107 (1911). — Type: O. alleea, 
Walsingham. 
Characters, — Head smooth; ocelli very small, posterior; tongue developed. Antennae 3/4, 
basal joint moderate, without pecten. Labial palpi moderately long, recurved, second joint much 
thickened with dense rough scales beneath forming a short tuft, terminal joint shorter than second, 
moderate, pointed. Maxillary palpi short, filiform. appressed to tongue. Posterior tibiae rough-haired 
above. Forewings with some raised scales; 2 from towards angle, 3 and 4 short-stalked from angle, 
5 connate,.6 and 8 long-stalked, 6 to apex, 7 absent, 9 closely approximated, 11 from middle. Hindwings 
over 1, ovate-trapezoidal, termen not sinuate, cilia 2/5; 3 and 4 connate or short-stalked, 5 rather appro- 
ximated, 6 and 7 stalked. 
Remarks. — A derivative of Crasimorpha. 
Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical American, 
Larva unknown. 
1. O. alloea, Walsingham, Biol. Centr.-Amer. Lep. Het. Vol. 4, p. 108, pl. 3, Mexico, Panama,Guiana. 
f. 29 (1911). 
205. GENUS CRASIMORPHA, MEYRICK 
Crasimorpha, Meyrick, Exot. Microlep. Vol. 3, p. 33 (1923). — Type : C.feragrata, Meyrick. 
Characters. — Head with appressed scales; ocelli posterior; tongue developed. Antennae 4/5, 
basal jcint moderate, without pecten. Labial palpi rather long, curved, ascending, second joint thickened 
with dense scales, with rough projecting scales towards apex beneath, terminal joint shorter than second, 
rather stout, pointed. Maxillary palpi very short, filiform, appressed to tongue. Posterior tibiae rough- 
haired above. Forewings with some raised scales; 1» furcate, 2 from towards angle, 3 and 4 stalked, 
7 and 8 stalked, 7 to costa, 6 and 9 approximated to 8 at base, 11 from middle. Hindwings over r, 
