34 THE ENTOMOLOGIST. 



C. edusa. — One seen flying swiftly up the valley at Stalden, and 

 another seen near Zermatt ; neither captured. 



Gunoptenjx rhamni. — ^Several of both sexes seen ; those captured 

 were worn, evidently hybernated. 



Lyc^nid^. 



Thecla spini. — Eather common in the same localities, and along 

 with the next species. 



T. ilicis. — Common, sportin» about the road between Aigle and 

 Le Sepey, and flying round the tops of trees, which at some parts 

 reach conveniently from a lower level within easy striking distance. 

 Like the last species, difficult to get in anything like good condition. 

 Usually minus a tail or rubbed on upper side. 



Polyonunatus vir<jmtrea. — This fine copper was common in some 

 fields at St. Niklaus, and in Zmutt Thai, &c. All males. 



P. hippotho'e. — The crimson copper, scarce at the same places as 

 the last ; also one at Stalden ; all these being males. One worn 

 female was taken at Le Sepey. 



P. alciphron var. gordius. Two fresh specimens taken at St. Nicklaus. 



P. phlaas. — One seen on the wing at the same place, but not taken. 



Lycana ayon. — At Tasch, Randa, Visp, &c. 



L. argils. — Hanging to grasses and reeds on marshy ground beside 

 the road at Tasch. Seemed to be plentiful. 



L. astrarche. — Turned up now and then, never common, and always 

 in indifferent condition. 



L. eros. — This pretty little blue occurred in the same localities as 

 L. corydon, but not commonly. One specimen captured is not of the 

 usual pale glossy greenish colour, but a decided pale blue. 



L. icarus. — Not very many seen, but was occasionally met with in 

 all the three districts visited. 



L. eM?nedo7i.— Single specimens captured at St. Nicklaus, Tasch, 

 Stalden, and Le Sepey. 



L. bdJargus. Several, mostly worn males and one female, at 

 Zmutt, St. Nicklaus, &c. 



L. corydon. — With the exception of L. minima, probably the most 

 common blue, all males, and mostly in grand condition, as at Tasch, 

 Zmutt, and Le Sepey (very abundant). 



L. hylas. — In the same localities as L. bellargus, but more common. 

 Appeared to be going over also. 



L. damon. — Very common on the road to Ormont Dessous. The 

 blue upper contrasts strongly with the brown under side when in 

 flight. Freshly emerged, and all males. 



L. minima. — Very abundant, and sometimes at high elevations, as 

 near the summit of the GemmiPass, probably 7600 ft. above sea-level. 



L. semiargus. — Worn, at St. Niklaus on the 3rd. I was surprised 

 to find many fresh specimens at the same locality on the 7th. Taken 

 elsewhere also, as at Visp, Kandersteg, Aigle. 



L. avion. — Only one specimen of the type, taken at St. Niklaus. — 

 Var. obscura. Not uncommon on a rocky slope near Tasch. Several 

 in a meadow at St. Niklaus, also at Zmutt ; one also taken at Aigle on 

 a path in the valley. 



