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insect. It is well known how much the spots on the wings 

 of this species differ both in size and intensity of colouring, 

 but in the variety above-mentioned the peculiarity was quite 

 discernible whilst the insect was on the wing. The two usual 

 spots nearest the base of the wing, and those next to them 

 toward the outer margin, form a band across the fore wing; 

 also the spots on the hind wings are larger and darker than 

 most of the other specimens in my series. I have never yet 

 been fortunate enough to meet with the variety without the 

 dark markings. — G. Bentley Corbin, 



Sterrha sacraria at Shirley. — I had the pleasure of 

 capturing a fine male of this species, at Shirley, in Surrey, on 

 the 10th inst. It flew in the sunshine, when disturbed, 

 much resembling a Crambite in its flight and manner of 

 sitting on the grass-stems, &c. — W. E. Davis. 



Acidalia rusticata. — One specimen, evidently this insect, 

 was taken here this month. Another specimen in my collec- 

 tion was probably also captured here. — H. A. Evans ; Tutshill 

 Lodge, Chepstow. 



Acidalia emutatia in the New Forest, — During the 

 summer of 1870 I took two specimens — one in tolerable con- 

 dition, the other worn — of this delicate little species, in the 

 forest. In my excursions to the forest this season I have not 

 seen it, neither have I heard of any being taken. — G. Bentley 

 Corbin. 



Acidalia prataria. — You will perhaps like to know that 

 four imagos of Acidalia strigilata (prataria) emerged on 

 Thursday, the 13th July; and others have appeared every 

 day since that date. — J P. Barrett; 33, Radnor Street^ 

 Peckham,July 19, 1871. 



Halia wavaria. — The larvae found on the black currant 

 were all of a medium grass-green colour, but, on moulting for 

 the last time, the colour was changed to a light reddish 

 brown, the yellow markings appearing darker in tint than 

 they were before. The pupation was under ground, instead 

 of being in a " slight web attached to some of the leaves," as 

 some authors mention. The first of the moths emerged on 

 Jyly "lUi.— George Sim; Crail, N.B. 



Stauropus Fagi at Ipswich. — Last June a very fine and 

 perfiect male S. Fagi was taken at rest on a tree in a wood 

 near here, and it is now in my possession. — Edward 



