PL. XXXV-li 



which often is wanting, thus leaving the cell open Outer 

 margin of hind wings sinuous, produced at end of third median 

 nervule, cell open. First and second subcostal nervules in 

 fore wing fuse with costal. 



There are four species of this genus, one of which occurs in 

 the United States, the rest being found in tropical America. 



(1) Anartia jatrophce (Linnaeus), Plate XXXVII, cT (The 

 White Peacock). 



The figure we give will readily serve to identify this insect, 

 which occurs in Florida and Texas, and ranges thence south- 

 ward to Argentina. Expanse 1.75-2.00 inches. 



GENUS EUNICA HUBNER 

 (THE VIOLET-WINGS). 



Rather small butterflies. Antennae long and slender, with 

 enlarged club, having two grooves. Third joint of palpi of 

 female longer than that of male. The fore wing has the costal 

 and median vein enlarged and swollen at the base. The upper 

 discocellular vein is wanting, the cell is lightly closed. The 

 hind wing is rounded, with its outer margin entire. 

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