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A. megacepha/a. — Frequently at rest since 1891, and larvae have 

 occurred regularly on the poplar, being most often seen hiding in the 

 bark since 1898, but have been much more common in some years 

 than in others. 



Leiicania lithargyria. — Once, at light. 



L. conigera. — Has twice been found at rest. 



L. i?npi(ra. — Once, at rest. 



Hydrxcia micacea. — Once, at rest. 



Xylophasia monoglypha. — Often disturbed from the flower-beds and 

 occasionally at rest. 



Dipterygia scabriuscula. — On July 14th, 1899, one came to light 

 in house, and on 20th another. 



Luperina tcstacea. — Occasionally at rest ; also comes to light. 



Afamestra brassiae. — Frequent at rest, and larvi€ generally common 

 in autumn ; sometimes abundant, notably in 1891, when those of this 

 and the following species with Hade/ia oleracea, Spilosoina menthastri, 

 S. liibricipfda, etc., practically demolished the geraniums, dahlias, 

 and other bedding plants, and even attacked the Virginia creeper. 



M. persicarm. — Occasionally found at rest or disturbed from the 

 flower-beds, but more often seen as larvae in autumn. 



Apamea basilinea. — Frequently at rest, and rarely comes to light. 



A. didyma {ocidea). — Odd specimens have turned up from time to 

 time, usually coming to light. 



Miana strigilis. — Has occurred fairly regularly each year since 

 1889, a few each year, and with one exception have all been var. 

 cethiops. 



M. fasciiincula. — Two specimens were taken at rest, one in the 

 house and one in the garden, in 1891. 



M. bicoloria. — Occurs sparingly. 



Caradrina morpheus. — Odd specimens have been taken from time 

 to time. 



C. taraxaci {blanda). — Only once met with. 



C. qiiadrip2itictata. — Once, at light. 



Agrotis piita. — One, taken at rest. 



A. segetum. — Once came to light in house. 



A. exclamatio7iis. — Fairly common ; probably breeds here. 



A. corticea. — On the morning of July 3rd, 1895, ^ ^"^ specimen 

 was taken at rest in the house, evidently having been attracted by the 

 lights of the previous evening. 



Noctna pkcta. — One was bred June 6th, 1882, from a larva taken 

 on the flower-beds in the previous autumn. 



N. xanihographa. — One or two picked up almost every year. 



Triphcena ianthina. — Occasionally taken at rest. 

 T. cotnes. — By no means common, but has been taken from time 

 to time at rest or bred from larvae. 



T. pro7iuba. — One of our commonest garden moths ; seems to have 

 a habit of hiding behind larva cages, under any old newspaper or bit 

 of sacking that may be left about, and in flower-pots ; darts out from 



