234 LLOYDS NATURAL HISTORY. 



an inch and a half, or an inch and three quarters across the 

 wings. It is of a smoky brown above, with more or less dis- 

 tinct traces of sub-marginal spots in yellow rings. The female 

 is lighter, and with more distinct eyes. The under side is paler, 



Hipparchia hyperanthus. Three Varieties of the under side. 



with a larger number of spots, which are pupilled with white, 

 and are most numerous on the hind-wings. The number and 

 distinctness of the spots vary very much in different specimens, 

 and in the variety H. arete (Miiller), the spots are entirely 



