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FASCICULI MALATENSES 
Gathynia, Walker^ xxvi, 1639 (1862). 
151. Gathynia miraria 
Gathynia miraria, Walker^ xxvi, 1639. 
I. Biserat, Jalor. 30th June, 1901. (At light). 
MICRONIIDAE 
‘ The larger representatives of this family show a remarkable resemblance, 
most probably adaptive, to butterflies of the genus Cyrestis^ though the latter 
have yellow markings on their wings, as well as the blackish pencillings 
characteristic of both ; in both, these pencillings are displayed on pale wings 
of a peculiarly angular outline and of relatively great extent, and in both 
there is a tendency towards the development of “ tails ” to the hind wings, 
with black eyes ” at their point of origin. Both the moths and the butter- 
flies in this association have the habit of resting on leaves, with the wings 
spread out flat in the same plane as the body ; but while the butterflies choose 
the lower surface of the leaves, the Microniidae prefer the upper surface. In 
this position the moths have a vague and general resemblance to a particularly 
fluid bird’s drooping ; but, judging from the number of occasions on which 
I have seen their wings lying scattered on the jungle floor, they are very 
liable to be eaten by birds, reptiles, or small mammals. Cyrestis periander 
(Fabr.) is common among the low undergrowth, which consists largely of a 
prickly, holly-like shrub, at the base of the limestone cliffs round Biserat and 
Kampong Jalor, and the Microniidae are often found in the same environ- 
ment. Some of them are attracted to light at night.’ 
Strophidia, Hubner, Verz. Schmett.^ p. 290 (1818). 
152. Strophidia fasciata 
Phalaena-Geometra fasciata, Cram.^ Pap. Exot. ii, p. 12, pi. 104, fig. D (1779). 
I $ . Bukit Besar, Nawngchik. 2,500 feet. 7th June, 1901. (At light). 
Acropteris, Huhner., Geyer^ Zutrage iv, p. 38 (1832). 
153. Acropteris striataria 
Phalaena-Geometra striataria, Clerck^ leones^ pi. 55, fig. 4 (1759)- 
I 9. Bukit Besar, Nawngchik. 2,500 feet. 30th April, 1901. 
‘ On jungle path ; daytime.’ 
