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SCARLET TIGER-MOTH. 
Hypercampa Doininida. 
PLATE XIX. Fig. 3, Fig. 4 var. 
Phal. Noet. Domimila, Linn, ; Don, iv. PI. 141.— Collimorplia 
Dominula, Latr, ; XeacA.— Eyprcpia Dominula, Ochsen,— 
Scarlet Tiger-moth, Wilkes^ PI. 38 ; Harris' Aurd, PI. 40. 
— Hypercampa Dominula, Hubnery Stepk. 
.The length of the proboscis, which considerably 
exceeds that of the head, taken in connection >vith 
the opaque scaly wings, is sufficient to distinguish 
the present genus from all others belonging to the 
extensive family of the Arctiidse. Another peculiar 
character is to be found in the structme of the 
antennas, which are simple ; that is, vrithout teeth or 
pectinations in both sexes, contrary to what is ob- 
served in genera which in other respects have the 
greatest affinity to the present. The palpi have the 
two lower joints of equal length, the terminal one 
much shorter and of an ovate form : wings entire 
on the edges. TTie species named the Scarlet 
Tiger-moth is one of the most elegant and orna- 
mental that we possess. The primary wings are 
black and shining, ^vith a fine silken-green gloss, 
