0CCUEE1NG Otf the coast, neae the ty^e. 293 



is not uncommon in this district. This year, I took about a 

 dozen at Cullercoats, at sugar. 



Tryphcena Ianthina. — Not uncommon at Cullercoats and 

 Shields. 



Tryphcena subsequa. — A single specimen of this rare moth was 

 taken by Mr. W. Maling, the esteemed president of the Entomo- 

 logical Society. I know of no other capture. 



Tryphcena orbona. — Common. 



,, pronuba. — Swarms, and is a most variable insect, 

 some specimens having the upper wings almost cream coloured, 

 while others are as nearly black. 



Noctua augur and plecta. — Occur both at Cullercoats and 

 Shields rather commonly. 



Noctua C -nigrum. — Comes to sugar at both places, and is 

 double brooded, the first lot appearing at the end of June, and 

 the second at the beginning of October. 



Noctua rhomboidea. — One specimen taken at Cullercoats. 



,, brunnea. — Is met with at South Shields in July. 



,, f estiva, umbrosa, baja, and xanthographa. — Taken at 

 South Shields and Cullercoats, the last named insect very 

 commonly. 



Tceniocampa Gothica. — Occurs in spring, on the coast generally. 



, , rubricosa . — Has been taken near Whitley , in spring. 



,, instablis and stablis. — Also occur on both sides of 



the Tyne. 



Orthosia Upsilon and lota. — Have been taken at South Shields, 

 but are rare. 



Orthosia macilenta. — Taken on both sides of the river. 



Anchocelis pistacina, Janosa, and litura. — Common autumn 

 insects. 



Scopelosoma satellitia. — Has occurred at South Shields. 



Xanthia ferruginea. — Of very common occurrence. 



Dianthacia carpojiliaya, capsincola, and Oucubali. — Frequent 



