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Satynus semele. GRAYLING. 



1. Not so abundant as the two last species, but occurs 

 more or less throughout the British Isles. Not uncommon 

 in the South of England, where it often appears in consider- 

 able numbers. 



2. Couch-grass (Triticums rcpens), and other grasses. 

 3. June to August. 



4. Rocky and stony places, heaths, and rough elevated 

 pastures. 



Epinephele janira. MEADOW BROWN. 



1. This is perhaps the most abundant butterfly inhabi- 

 ting the British Isles. 



2. Smooth-stalked Meadow Grass (Poa pratensis), and 

 other grasses. 



3. June to August.* 



4. Grassy lanes and meadows. 



* A second brood in South Devon last August (1901). 



Epinephele tithonus. LARGE HEATH. 



1. To be found in greater or less profusion throughout 

 England, and sparingly in the Southern counties of Scotland 

 and Ireland. 



