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69. Hemiargus hanno Stoll (447). 



This little "blue" occurs sparingly at San Diego and is taken 

 unexpectedly as a rule. It has much the same habit as Leptoles marina 

 and will probably be called marina until closer observation discloses 

 the three characteristic black spots at the base of the secondaries. It 

 has a wide range — being taken all the way from the coast to the 

 mountains. 



70. Brephidium exilis Boisduval (450). 



This is an interesting little species for besides being the smallest 

 butterfly in this locality it is also the most plentiful. It is most 

 abundant in Jury and August but may be seen almost every month in 

 the year. Wherever the salt grass grows there you will find exilis. 



71. Leptoles marina Reakirt (451). 



From June to September marina may be seen flitting about the 

 bushes in the canons, on hillsides, and in flower gardens. The edge 

 of an alfalfa field also presents fine possibilities for an enthusiastic 

 collector. Marina is a very active insect and one is often disappointed 

 that his specimens are not such as he would like for his cabinet, but 

 a little perseverance will result in some fine captures. 



72. Megathymus neumcegeni Edwards (457). 



One badly worn specimen was taken some years ago in Switzer's 

 Canon in the city park. So far as I know this is the only specimen 

 ever taken this side of the Colorado desert. Mr. Frank Stephens has 

 taken neumcegeni in some numbers on the edge of the desert in this 

 county. Neumcegeni is a swift and powerful flier, and it is likely to 

 lead an enthusiastic collector a lively chase. 



73. Copaeodes wrighti Edwards (476). 



Wrighti is properly a desert skipper but may be taken sparingly 

 in the mountains near the city. Volcan Mt. would be a good place 

 to hunt for it. 



74. Anthomaster nemorum Boisduval (506). 



A common butterfly about San Diego during the early summer. 



75. Anthomaster pratincola Boisduval (510). 



Rather common during the early summer in and about the city. 

 Some very fine specimens were taken May 30, 1906, at Point I.oma. 



