4 I Jamiai-y, 



of Britisli Micro-Lepidoptera," Sub-Div. Tineina. 1854 : and " Catalogue of 

 British Lepidoptera, by James Francis Stephens, F.L.S., second edition, edited by 

 H. T. Stainton and Edwin Shepherd." 1856. This extended to the end of the 

 Pyralidce. 



As his works show, Stainton's attention was, year by year, more 

 and more devoted to the Micro-Lepidoptera, and his facile knowledge 

 of the Prench, German and Italian languages enabled him to utilize 

 the stores of information respecting them contained in the works of 

 continental authors. He collected with great assiduity, both in Britain 

 and abroad, especially in the South of France, to which he made 

 several journeys, obtaining thus a great many species in various stages 

 of existence. He also visited on several occasions some of the most 

 eminent of continental entomologists, had large and continued corres- 

 pondence with others, and eventually acquired a very extensive and 

 valuable collection, which was available for the instruction of any 

 one who desired to study it. The result of his researches was a com- 

 plete revision of the genera and species found in Britain, previously 

 in a chaotic state, and many new species were described by him. 



Thus he made a revolution in the knowledge of our native Micro- 

 Lepidoptera, and he did his work so well that, compared with what he 

 accomplished, but little in his special line remains to be done. His 

 experience and knowledge had made him a general referee in questious 

 pertaining to his specialities. His more intimate friends suffer from 

 a sense of void and remembrance of his geniality and striking indi- 

 viduality. Now he rests from his unselfish labours. 



Though unconnected with his scientific career, and therefore 

 not strictly within the scope of this memorial notice, it does not 

 seem inappropriate to record the great interest he took in the educa- 

 tional and charitable institutions of the parish of Lewisham, and 

 his large-hearted benevolence in connection therewith. In politics 

 he was an energetic Liberal, but became a dissentient on the division 

 in the party. 



In 1846 he married Isabel, the youngest daughter of Thomas 

 Dunn. Esq., of Sheffield (who survives him), but had no family. She 

 was his constant companion and help in all his undertakings, travels 

 and excursions, and his devoted attendant during his long illness. He 

 was buried in the family vault at Lewisham Old Church (St. Mary's) 

 on December 7th. 



J. W. Douglas. 



E. McLachlais". 



