xii PEEFACE. 
Basutoland. — From this territory the only material received 
was the collection formed by Colonel Bowker between March 
1868 and June 1870 ; it consisted of sixty-two species. 
Griqualand West. — Mrs. Barber and Colonel Bowker for- 
warded considerable series, chiefly from the banks of the Vaal 
Eiver; smaller sets from time to time contributed by Mr. 
John B. Currey, Mr. John L. Fry, Mr. H. L. Feltham (with 
notes of much interest), and the late Mr. S. Stonestreet. 
Kaffeaeia Peopek. — A very fine and complete collection 
gathered by Colonel Bowker in the country between the Great 
Kei and Bashee Elvers during the years 1860-66. 
Natal. — In addition to my own captures in 1867, very 
extensive series (with copious notes, larvse, pupae, &c.), secured 
by Colonel Bowker from 1878 to the present time; many 
specimens (with excellent drawings of early stages and useful 
observations and descriptions) from Mr. W. D. Gooch ; a few 
specimens, but many most interesting sketches and descrip- 
tions of larvae and pupee, from Captain H. C. Harford ; many 
admirably preserved examples from the Upper Districts, collected 
by Mr. J. M. Hutchinson ; a large collection formed at D'Urban 
by the late Mr. M. J. M'Ken ; several new and rare forms from 
Mr. W. Morant ; and a small series (with drawings of larvae 
and pupae) forwarded by the late Dr. J. E. Seaman. 
ZuLULAND. — A small collection made at St. Lucia Bay by 
the late Colonel H. Tower in 1867, and numerous specimens 
captured by Colonel Bowker in 1880. 
Swaziland. — A few examples (with notes of localities and 
coloured photographs of many species taken) from the late Mr. 
E. C. Buxton. 
Delagoa Bay. — An interesting series (accompanied by 
some good sketches and notes) from Mrs. Monteiro. 
Transvaal. — A fine collection, in the best order, formed 
by Mr. T. Ayres, and acquired by the Trustees of the South- 
African Museum in 1879; a small series collected by Mr. F. 
