PYRALIDID^. 15 



From June to August, at rest on trees, common 

 nearly everywhere. 



The larva is said to feed on moss and lichen on oak 

 and beech trees. 



Scoparia atomalis, Dbl. 



(Plate 14. fig. 6.) 



Loc. Scotland (common on Highlands), DuntocLer, 

 Binglcy, Orkney, Isle of Unst (Shetlands). 



Common in the north of England. 



It can be easily sejjaratcd from ambigiialis, its nearest 

 ally, by its smaller size, darker markings, straighter 

 costa, and more triangular fore wings. 



Scoparia conspicualis, Hodgn. 



(Plate 14. fig. 7.) 



Loc. Doncaster, Windermere, Sandburn, Upper 

 Wharfedale, Wilsden (York.). 



This species occurs in June, July, and August. It 

 can be recognized from any other species by the pale 

 basal and marginal areas. The female is usually 

 greyer than tlie male. 



Scoparia ulmella, Dale. 



(Plate 14. fig. 8.) 



This species is distinguished from dubitalis by the 



slender conformation of the wings ; also the characters 



of the first line, arched coneavely towards the base of 



