ON THE 0CCURRE:^CE of CO LI as ED USA IN 

 YORKSHIRE, IN JUNE, 1877. 



By G. T. Pouritt, F.L.S. 



The recent extraordinary occurrence of Colias Edusa in Yorkshire 

 seems to demand more than a passing notice. In the first place, 

 however, perhaps it will be as well to give a complete list of the 

 records that have been sent in, in as nearly as possible the words of 

 onr correspondents. 



Leeds, — W. D. Roebuck : " Female taken at Arthington by Mr. 

 Hewetson, of Leeds, June 3rd." " One seen a few days later at 

 Meanwood, by Mr. W. E. Clarke." One seen on Saturday, 

 June IGth, at Adel, by Mr. Abbott, Jun." " One seen by 

 Mr. Edward E. Prince in Infirmary- street ; and one seen at 

 Sheepscar by Mr. John W. Taylor." " I (W. D. R.) believe I 

 saw one in Albion-street on June 18." Thos. Benn, June 3rd : 

 " My brother had the pleasure of taking in his garden at Upper 

 Wortley, a rather fine specimen of Colias Edusa^ which he 

 damaged somewhat in taking, not having his net. It is a very 

 unusual occurrence in this neighbourhood." 



Goole. — H. Franklin Parsons, June 16th : "I have seen Colias 

 Edusa at Goole to-day." 



Bradford. — J. W. Carter : " I have the pleasure of recording the 

 unusual occurrence of Colias Edusa at Bradford. On the 11th 

 of June a hibernated female specimen was captured by the son 

 of Mr. W. Keeton, in a field at Manningham, within the 

 western boundary of the borough. Several have been seen in 

 the district, and in localities three or four miles apart." 



Bailey. — Seth Smith : " I have to record the capture of what I think 

 a rare species in this district — -Colias Edusa. It was taken here 

 last Monday (June 11th) by M.r. Oscar Wildsmith. 1 have seen 

 the specimen, which is a female." 



Wakefield.- — A specimen at Cold Hiendley by Messrs. Sims and John 

 Spurling. A specimen at Netherton, ndar Middiestown, by Mr. 

 George Jackson. 



'N. S., Vol. III., August, 1877. 



