LEP1DOPTERA— LYCAENIDAE— LYOAENA RUSTIC A. 783 



LYCLENA MELISSA, Edw. 



Plate XXXVI, Figs. 5, G, 7, 8. 

 Lycccna Melissa, Edw., Trans. Am. Ent. Soc, 1S73. 



This is a not very uncommon species near Denver in May or June. 

 In the South Park and about Twin Lakes, it is abundant by the first week 

 in July. Specimens were brought in by the expedition of 1871, probably 

 from the vicinity of Fairplay. This is a much more heavily marked species 

 than Anna, and the ground color below is gray instead of white. 



LYC^NA COMYNTAS, Godart. 

 Lyccena Comyntas, Harris, Insects Injurious to Vegetation. 



This species is found occasionally in Colorado, and I have taken a 

 single specimen in California, near Sacramento, October 6. In California, 

 L. Comyntas is largely replaced by Amyntula, Boisd., which I believe to be 

 distinct, Amyntula may be distinguished by the more delicate marking 

 below. It is slightlv larger, and the ground color of the under side is of a 

 paler gray, often with a bluish tinge toward the base of the wings. 



LYO^NA ISOLA, Reakirt, 



Lycccna Isola, Reakirt, Proc. Acad. Nat, Sci. Phila., 1866. 

 Lycama Alee, Edw., Trans. Am. Eut. Soe., 1871. 



A few specimens were taken on Turkey Creek late in June, and near 

 Georgetown about the middle of August, The latter specimens were much 

 worn and faded. L. Isola has been sent to me from Eastern Nebraska by 

 Mr. George M. Dodge, and is of common occurrence in Texas. 



LYC^NA RUSTICA, Edw. 

 Lycccna Rustica, Edw., Proc. Ent, Soc. Phila., 1864. 



L. Bustica frequents sunny places in the open pine forests, where it 

 may be seen on flowers of Composite, in company with Mditcca Nubigcna 

 and many E. Claudia. The species appears early in June, is quite abundant 

 at from 7,000 to 10,000 feet elevation, and remains on the wing until the 

 last of August. Seventy-five specimens were taken during the season ; they 

 presented no very noticeable variations. 



