PROCEEDINGS OF THE VICTORIA INSTITUTE. 
(6.) Mimicry of surrounding objects e.g.> trunks of trees 
by Ayeronia feronia when at rest with wings open, 
or by Gyno&cia or Siderone when wings are closed; 
bamboos or dead leaves by Titkorea , Euptychia , 
Pierella and many others. 
(c). Protection by variability in the same species as 
in Siderone. 
7. The study of the butterflies of Trinidad only confirms 
what geology ha 3 already shown us, viz : that this 
island was once part of South America. 
My best thanks are due to Dr. W. M. Crowfoot, of Beccles, 
for kindly naming the Trinidad butterfllies which I have 
sent him. 
The above paper was illustrated by specimens of the 
butterflies named. 
