PREFACE. 



In the following pages only the true British butterflies 

 (numbering in all 65) have been noticed, the reputed species 

 such as Papilio podalirius, Parnassms apollo, &c., having been 

 entirely omitted. 



The handbook, only pretends to furnish a few brief and 

 elementary notes on each species, and though not intended 

 for the experienced collector, will, it is hoped, prove useful 

 as a pocket companion to the young entomologist. 



I desire to express my indebtedness for assistance 

 afforded by a reference to those highly useful periodicals, 

 " The Entomologist " and " Trie Entomologists' Monthly 

 Magazine," whose pages record a quantity of interesting 

 captures, descriptions of insects, and other useful information 

 from the pens of distinguished entomologists. 



I am also under obligations to Mr. W. J. LUCAS, B.A., 

 F.E.S., for kind assistance with the proofs. 



The order adopted is that of South 's " Synonymic List 

 of British Lepidoptera." 



Howick, J. R. C. 



May, 1902. 



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