198 LEPIDOPTERA HETEROCERA 
Geographical distribution of species. — Generally widespread in hot countries, being 
artificially conveyed by man; origin apparently uncertain. 
Larva unrecorded, but must feed on domestic refuse, the insect being found in houses on the walls. 
1. O. oecophila, Staudinger, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 37, p. 150 (1876) — PI. 5b, ^S. Europe, S. W. Asia, 
Fig 109. India, Java, Queensl., 
maculata, Walsingham, Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. p. 111 (1897). Hawaiian Islands, 
S. America, Antilles, 
S. Africa. 
275. GENUS AMBLOMA, WALSINGHAM 
Ambloma, Walsingham, Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. p. 946 (1907). — Type : 4. brachyptera, Walsingham. 
Characters. — Head smooth. Antennae over r, in C simple, basal joint without pecten, Labial 
palpi moderately long, curved, ascending, second joint with scales slightly projecting at apex beneath, 
terminal joint short, acute. Maxillary palpi short. Posterior tibiae hairy. Forewings with cell short, 
2 separate, 6 and 7 out of 8, 7 to costa. Hindwings 2/3, ovate-lanceolate, cilia 1 1/2; 3 and 4 stalked, 
6 and 7 stalked. 
Remarks. — Apparently a derivative of Symmoca, with some resemblances to the preceding. 
Geographical distribution of species. — Canary Islands. 
Larva unknown. 
1. A. brachyptera, Walsingham, Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. p. 947, pl. 51,f. 18(1907). Canary Islands. 
276. GENUS APOTISTATUS, WALSINGHAM 
Apotistatus, Walsingham, Ent. M Mag. Vol. 40, p. 271 (1904). — Type : A. leucostictus, Walsingham. 
Characters. — Head with appressed scales; tongue absent. Antennae 2/3, in c simple, basal 
joint without pecten. Labial palpi rather short, subascending, second joint rather densely scaled 
beneath, terminal joint shorter, smooth, obtuse. Maxillary palpi obsolete. Posterior tibiae hairy. 
Forewings with ró furcate, 2 separate. 6 and 7 out of 8, 7 to costa, 11 from middle. Hindwings 1, 
elongate-ovate, cilia 1; 3 and 4 connate, 5 somewbat approximated, 6 and 7 stalked. 
Remarks. — Not known to me, but doubtless referable here. 
Geographical distribution of species. — Mediterranean. 
Larva mining in leaves. 
Foodplant Limonias!rum (Plumbaginaceae). 
1. A. leucosticlus, Walsingham, Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 40, p. 271 (1994). Algeria. 
277. GENUS EREMICA, WALSINGHAM 
Eremica, Walsingham, Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 40, p. 270 (1904). — Type : E. saharae, Walsingham. 
Characters. — Head smooth; tongue developed. Antennae 4/5, in C rather stout, simple, 
serrulate. Labial palpi long, recurved, second joint with appressed scales, terminal joint shorter than 
