BUTTERFLIES OF THE VICINITY OF NEW iYORK CITY 



. Nisoniades icelus. 



Not rare in open woods, and especially along wood paths. It flies 

 during May and June. It is single-brooded. The caterpillar feeds 

 on aspen, willow and witch-hazel. 



88. Nisoniades persius. 



Allied to A*, lucilius, but is larger, with the markings less distinct. 

 It is quite common locally, in woods and along shady roadsides. It 

 is single-brooded and flies during May and June. The caterpillar 

 feeds on willow and poplar. 



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tialis. 



Quite scarce in this vicinity, and found in localities similar to 



those in which are found other species of and 



June, and again in July and Augusl nt is said to be 

 wild indigo (Indigofera carotin 



