MOTHS 263 



cross iines show up plainly in dark brown, the inner one being bent in a sharp 

 angle. The reniform stigma is " bright," with a white spot. Other particulars 

 as above. 



Treble Lines (Grammesia trigrammica). E. i-i inch. Pale greyish 

 brown ; the fore-wings crossed by three distinct brown lines, the centre one 

 often being broad. Moth in June and July. L. from July to April on plan- 

 tain, etc. 



Mottled Rustic (Caradrina morpheus). E. about ij inch. Pale brown 

 fore-wings, with stigmata and a band close to submarginal line dark brown and 

 generally fairly distinct ; hind-wings whitish (in female, with grey shading). 

 Moth flies in June to August. L. on low plants from August onwards. 



The Uncertain (C. alsines). E. about ij inch. Fore-wings rusty brown, 

 tinged with ochreous, with dark brown distinct markings; hind-wings 

 smoky grey. Flies in July to August. L. on dock, chickweed, etc., from 

 September to March. (Note. The fore- wings have a rough appearance.) 



The Rustic (C. taraxaci) is very similar, and often confused with the pre- 

 ceding ; but the fore-wings of taraxaci are browner and smoother, the markings 

 being less distinct. 



Pale Mottled Willow (C. quadripunctata). E. i-ij inch. Fore-wings 

 ochreous grey, with brown markings. Note the black spots along the upper 

 margin; these are a clue to identification. L. from September to May on 

 grasses, peas, and grain often in stacks of wheat. Moth in June to 

 August. 



Small Dotted Buff (Petilampa arcuosa). E. i-ij inch. Whity ochreous 

 fore-wings, with (when present) two lines of brownish dots ; hind-wings grey, 

 with pale yellow fringes. Flies in July to August. L. on grasses (Air a cces- 

 pitosa) in May and June. 



Brown Rustic (Rusina tenebrosa or umbratica). E. i|-i| inch. Fore- 

 wings chestnut-brown, with blackish markings. Look for three white dots be- 

 tween the reniform stigma and the submarginal line. L. on grasses August 

 to May. Moth in June and July. 



Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea). E. if-2j inches. This hand- 

 some species is recognized by its coppery or sometimes reddish hind-wings; 

 the fore-wings being rusty brown with blackish shading in the central area, 

 bordered outwardly by dentated white line. Orbicular stigma is white, with 

 a black dot. L. from March to June on oak, sallow, and other trees. Moth 

 in July to September. Ly. Woods. 



The Mouse (A. tragopogonis). E. ij-i^ inch. Derives its name partly 

 from its general colour, and partly from its mouse-like habit of running off 

 when disturbed. Fore-wings greyish brown, with a black dot for the orbic- 

 ular stigma, and two similar ones for the reniform. Moth common in July 

 and August. L. April to June on sallow, hawthorn, willow-herb, etc. 



Pine Beauty (Panolis griseo-variegata). E. ij-if inch. Fore-wings 

 reddish brown, varied with ochreous grey ; dark transverse lines, edged with 



