There are a score of species, most of which are found in the 

 tropics of the Old World. Three occur in our region, two of 

 which are found in the extreme south. The one which is com- 

 mon we have figured. 



(1) Junonia ccenia Hubner, Plate XXXVI, d 1 (The Buck- 

 eye). 



The spots of the upper side reappear on the lower side, but 

 are much smaller, especially on the hind wings. Expanse 2.00- 

 2.25 inches. 



The larva feeds most commonly on plantains (Plantago), 

 snapdragons (Antirrhinum), and Gerardia. 



Very common in the Southern States, ranging as far north 

 as New England, west to the Pacific, and south into South 

 America. 



GENUS ANARTIA DOUBLEDAY. 



v ' i . * '.'... . 



Medium-sized butterflies, having a weak, hovering flight, 

 and keeping near the ground. Palpi have the second joint 

 thick, the third joint tapering, lightly clothed with scales. 

 Fore wings rounded at apex, the outer and inner margins 

 lightly excavated, cell closed by a feeble lower discocellular, 



' 103 



PL. XXA.I 



