PYRALIDID^. 19 



hurst, Binglcy, Brandon, Bramham, Richmond (York.), 

 Sheffield, Norwich, Cawston, Howth. 



Common amongst whitethorn during July and 

 August. It is paler and greyer thau the preceding 

 species. 



The larva is yellowish green, with large shining 

 tubercles, each bearing a hair. Head shining dark 

 brown ; dorsal plate divided by an indistinct line. 

 Occurs in May under moss on trees, in a tubular 

 silken gallery. 



Scoparia phaeoleuca, Zell. 



portlanclica, Dale. 



(Plate 15. fig. 5.) 



Loc. Brandon, Portland. 



In July and August. The white basal and marginal 

 bands of the fore wing separate it from every other 

 species. 



Scoparia lineolea, Curt. 



lineohlis, Gn. 



(Plate 15. fig. 6.) 



Loc. Perthshire, Ayrshire, Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol, 

 Doncaster, Rcdcar, Norwich, Galway^ Howth, Folke- 

 stone, Isle of Man, Worthing, Lymmington. 



In July and August. This species can be easily 

 distinguished from cratmjvUa by the narrower fore 

 wings, with their squarcr hind margin and straighter 

 costa ; also by their paler ground-colour, which causes 

 the markings to appear much more distinct. 



The larva feeds on lichens on old fences, trees, and 



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