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4. Habits of Adults. 



(a) Usual feeding haunts. 



(b) What species fly together ? 



(c) When several forms are feeding or at rest in one assemblage, 



try to take all by waiting for those that are disturbed to 

 come back. Keep such lots separate. 



(d) Note any protection afforded by coloration, etc., when at rest. 



(e) Note whether conspicuous on the wing, and if can be 



mistaken for another species. 



(f) Note any bird or animal seen catching butterflies, and what 



species of butterfly. 



(g) When skinning any birds, note if any remains of Lepidoptera 



are in the crop. Contents of crops may be sent for 

 examination at home, if not possible in the field. 



(h) Resting attitude. 



(i) Do the sexes fly together, and have they similar habits ? Do 

 the males " assemble " to the females ? 



5. Habits op Larvae. 



(a) Endeavour to rear larvae. (See separate instructions.) 



(b) When adult is known, preserve the larva, both by fixation and 



by formalin. (See separate instructions.) 



(c) Note coloration when alive. 



(d) Note time when feeding. 



(e) Note if conspicuous or protected. 



(f) Preserve portion of food-plant, and include flower where 



possible. 



(g) Note month, 

 (h) Any habits. 



(i) Any enemies observed. 



(j) Fix any larvae with curious structures. 



(k) Resting-attitude. 



6. Pupae. 



Preserve all pupa-cases where the adult is known. Kill live 

 pupae which are nearly ready to emerge, but only of known 

 species. 



7. Ova. 



Where identified preserve some in 5 per cent, formalin. 

 Label with date. 



