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in the night, it is very likely to escape observation ; indeed, in 

 the larva state it would be almost impossible to find. I am 

 indebted to Mr. W. A. Luff who is now studying the Entomo- 

 logy of the Channel Islands, for this beautiful species." 



142. Trigonophora Fiammea (The flame brocade), G. and 

 S. Bred a specimen Sept. 27th, 1873. The Kev. G. H. Engle- 

 heart took several specimens in Sark in the autumn of 1874. 



143. Aplecta Nebulosa (The gray arches), G. One speci- 

 men. 



144. Hadena Dentina (The shears), G, Not uncommon. 



145. H. Trifolii (The nutmeg), G. Common. 



146. H. Oleracea (The bright brown eye), G. and S. Very 

 abundant. 



147. H. Pisi (The broom moth), G. and S. Not very 

 common. 



148. Xylocampa Areola (The early gray), G. At sallow 

 broom in early spring. 



149. Xylina Semi-brunnea (The tawny pinion), G. One 

 specimen taken at ivy bloom, October 14th, 1873. 



150. Cucullia Verbasci (The mullein), G. The larvae 

 abundant in some seasons, June and July. 



151. C. Asteris (The star wort), G. Several specimens 

 bred by Mrs. Boley. 



152. C. Umbratica (The shark), G. and A. Common 

 usually found on fences. 



153. Plusia Chrysitis (The burnished brass), G. and S. 

 Common. 



154. P. Gamma (The silvery), G., S., A. and H. Ex- 

 tremely abundant everywhere. 



155. Heliothis Peltigera (The bordered straw), G. Th 

 late Miss Benouf frequently bred this insect ; the larvae were 

 found feeding on marigold in her garden in Burnt Lane. 



156. H. Armiger (The scarce boardered straw). S. One 

 specimen taken in Sark by Eev. G. H. Engleheart, September, 

 1874. 



