PL. LXXXVI 



side are marked by a straight incomplete median band; the 

 hind wings by an irregular curved median band. Back of 

 these lines toward the base both wings are darker brown. 

 Expanse 0.90 inch. 



The insect is found in New England, thence northward and 

 westward into the British possessions. 



(16) Thecla niphon (Hiibner), Plate LXXXVI, Fig. 1, 9, 

 under side (The Banded Elfin). 



Our cut gives an excellent idea of the markings of the under 

 side. On the upper side the insect is plain reddish brown. 

 Expanse 1.10 inch. 



The caterpillars feed upon pines. The insect ranges from 

 Nova Scotia to Colorado in the Northern States, and is only 

 found in pine woods, but is never very abundant. 



(17) Thecla irus (Godart), Plate LXXXVI, Fig. 2, <? 

 (The Hoary Elfin). 



Grayish brown on the upper side, on the under side of the 

 same color, but paler on the outer margins and darker toward 

 the base; small crescents appear on the outer margins of the 

 hind wings below, or they may be absent. Expanse 1.10 inch. 



The larva feeds on young wild plums just after the petals of 

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