SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES. 
moist places, and in the absence of the proper conditions shrivel and die, dry up, 
in fact. 
The eggs were sub-conic, more rounded at the base than eggs of Oybele , strong- 
ly ribbed vertically and horizontally. 
Argynnis Cybele. — Mr. Wm. Saunders has described the larva and chrys- 
alis of this species in the Canadian Entomologist for August, 1872. The larvae 
were taken early in June, when just about to change to chrysalids, having gathered 
in some numbers under pieces of bark placed by Mr. Saunders near the edge of a 
wood and in the vicinity of patches of violets with the view of enticing the larvae 
to take refuge thereunder when ready to change. By this happy thought the way 
is pointed out for obtaining the larva of any species of Argynnis. The eggs of 
Cybele I have myself obtained abundantly from females enclosed with plants of 
violet, but although they hatched, the larvae refused to eat and soon died. These 
eggs are generically like those of Aphrodite, Diana, Atlantis, and several other spe- 
cies that I have procured in same manner. They are all sub-conic, resting on a 
broad base, furnished with strong vertical ribs which are strengthened by smaller 
cross ribs. The eggs of the several species differ mostly from each other in com- 
parative height, breadth of base and curvature of sides. There is but one annual 
brood. In West Virginia, the eggs are deposited late in the season, in September, 
and as they hatch in fourteen days after, it is probable that the larvae, after having 
moulted once or twice, stop feeding and pass the winter in a torpid state, ready to 
revive with the first approach of Spring. 
Argynnis Halcyone. — Mr. Mead writes ; “ This species began to appear, 6th 
July, at Fairplay. It was frequently seen at Twin Lakes.” 
Female. Expands 3 inches. Upper side paler fulvous than the male, the 
submarginal spots faded to sordid white; on under side the spots are well silvered. 
Argynnis Edwardsii.— “ Specimens were taken around Denver, June 1st, 
also on Turkey Creek and in the South Park, but none were seen at Twin Lakes, 
July 8th to 21st. A single much worn specimen was taken in the Middle Park, 
Aug.l2th. The second brood appears about the middle of August.” 
Argynnis Hesperis. — “This species was first found on Turkey Creek, June 
24th, when four males were captured at wet places in the road. They were ex- 
ceedingly shy. A few days after, several were taken high up on a mountain side 
where they were attracted by various flowers, especially Labiatae, and were then 
very accessible. With them were Ary. Atlantis .” 
