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Fore-wings olive-grey (varied reddish or brownish) ; the darker markings vary 

 also ; generally three or four broken, irregular cross lines on narrow bands. 

 Hind-wings uniform brownish grey. L. in May to June on sallow, poplar, 

 hazel, etc. Moth in July to August. Very common. 



May High Flyer (H. impluviata) is slightly smaller, with greenish grey 

 fore-wings, tinged with brown ; hind-wings ochreous grey ; the central portion 

 of the fore-wing is frequently lighter. L. on alder in summer and autumn. 

 Moth in May onwards. Very common. 



The Ruddy High Flyer (H. ruberata) is very similar, but has a short black 

 apical mark on the fore-wings. L. on sallow and willow during summer. Moth 

 in May and June in hedges and woods. Widely distributed. 



The Shoulder Stripe (Anticlea badiata). E. ij-ij inch. Fore-wings reddish 

 brown with a pale central band ; three dark cross lines. Hind-wings ochreous 

 grey. L. on wild rose. Moth in March and April in hedges. Common. 



The Streamer (.4. nigrofasciana). E. i-ij inch. Fore- wings have grey- 

 brown central areas, with darker basal and marginal patches. There is 

 a broad dark line bounding the base, and a dark wedge beyond the middle of 

 the upper edge. L. on wild rose in May and June. Moth in April and May. 

 Widely distributed. 



Dingy Shell (Euchceca obliterata). E. f-i inch. A pale ochreous brown 

 species, with faint markings. L. in July and August on alder. Moth in June 

 and July. Common wherever the alder is found. 



Small White Wave (Asthena candidata). E. about f inch. A delicate white 

 species, common in woods, especially in the South. L. on birch, wild rose, 

 etc., in July and August. Moth in May to June, and sometimes a second 

 generation in August to September. 



The Small Yellow Wave (A. luteata) is about the same size, and appears 

 to be dappled with white. L. in August to September on alder and maple. 

 Moth in June to July. Widely distributed. 



Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia oblongata). E. f-i inch. Cream-coloured 

 wings ; on the front margin a prominent grey-blue blotch. L. in summer on 

 ragwort, scabious, yarrow, etc. Moth in May to August and September to 

 October. Common. 



Foxglove Pug (E. pulchellata). E. f-i inch. Fore-wings pale brownish 

 ochreous, with beautiful markings ; look for a reddish or chestnut stripe 

 across the wing on each side of the centre patch. Hind- wings greyish 

 white. L. lives in July in the flowers of the foxglove, entering by piercing a 

 hole in the side. Moth in May to June. Common. 



The Toadflax Pug (E. linariata) is very similar, but usually smaller, and the 

 central area is darker. L. feeds on flowers of toadflax. Moth in May to June. 



The Netted Pug (E. venosata). E. f-i inch. Has ochreous grey fore- wings 

 netted with black lines. L. from June to August on the seeds of catchfly. 

 Moth in May to June. Widely distributed and common. 



Currant Pug (E. assimilata). E. f inch. Has broad, rounded fore- wings, 



