Arctiidae 



Form belmaria Ehrman, Plate XIV, Fig. 24, $. 

 (Ehrman's Holomelina.) 



This insect, a paratype of which is figured as above cited, 

 is regarded by Dr. Dyar as a varietal form of H. opella. The 

 author is inclined to question the correctness of this determi- 

 nation, because all specimens of the moth so far seen, and a 

 considerable series has come under observation, appear to be 

 structurally different from H. opella, in so far forth that the 

 fore wings are narrower, longer and more produced at the 

 apex. The mere fact that they are always black in itself could 

 hardly constitute a valid ground for specific discrimination. 



(3) Holomelina immaculata Reakirt, Plate XIV, Fig. 20, 

 $ . (The Plain-winged Holomelina.) 



The range of this species is the same as that of the 

 preceding. 



(4) Holomelina diminutiva Grasf, Plate XIV, Fig. 22, ? . 

 (The Least Holomelina.) 



Very common in Florida, and apparently quite constant in 

 size and markings. It is sunk as a synonyn of aurantiaca, form 

 rubicundaria, by Dyar, but the writer is not willing to admit 

 that this is correct. 



(5) Holomelina brevicornis Walker, Plate XIV, Figs. 

 19, 21, ? . (The Black-banded Holomelina.) 



Syn. belfragei Stretch. 



This species has also been sunk as a synonym of aurantiaca 

 by recent writers, but with doubtful propriety. It is common 

 in the Gulf States and particularly in Louisiana and Texas. 



(6) Holomelina quinariaGrote, Plate XIV, Fig. 18, $. (The 

 Five-Spotted Holomelina.) 



Syn. choriona Reakirt; bimaculata Saunders. 



Characterized by the creamy white spots upon the fore 



wings. The depth of color of the primaries varies much, from 



dark brown to pale ferruginous, the specimen 'figured being 



representative of the latter form. The spots also vary much 

 in size. 



'And there's never a blade nor a leaf too mean 

 To be some happy creature's place." 



LOWELL. 



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