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abjecta, Hb., Hama (Mamestra). (Crescent Striped) 



L. 9-6. On Graminese, by the edges of salt marshes 



and tidal rivers. Hides by day. 

 P. 6. In an earthen cocoon spun up amongst 



stones. 

 I. 6-8. Comes to sugar and Marram Grass flowers, 



especially in early July. 

 0. 7-8. 



Abraxas. Genus includes grossulariata and sylvata. 

 Abrostola. Genus includes tripartite^ and triplasia. 

 abrotani = artemisice, Hufn. 



abruptaria, Thnb., Hemerophila (Synopsia). (Waved Umber) 

 L. 5-8. On Cytisus, Jasminum, Ligustrum vulgare, 



Ribes, and Syringa vulgaris. Hangs 



pendant from twigs. 

 P. 9-4. In cocoons on the twigs, or between the 



forks of branches. Will spin up on leno 



when sleeved out. 

 I. 4-5. Rests on trunks, palings, and walls, etc. 



Comes to light. 

 O. 4-5. Hatchings recorded 14, 15, 24, and 26 days. 



absinthiata, CL, Eupithecia. (Wormwood Pug) 



L. 8-10. On the flowers of Achillea millefolium, Eupa- 



torium cannabinum, Senecio jacobeea, 



and Solidago. 



P. 10-6. In an earthen cocoon. 

 I. 6-7. Comes to light. 

 0. 



absinthii, L., Cucullia. (The Wormwood) 



L. 8-9. On the flowers and seeds of Artemisia 



absinthium and A. vulgaris. 

 P. 10-6. 

 I. 7. 

 0. 



Acacia. (Eobinia hispida) 



Acer campestris. (Maple) 



aceris, Acronycta. (The Sycamore) 



L 8-9. 

 alni, Acronycta. (The Alder) 



L. 7-9. Night feeder, but enjoys sunshine, 



