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METALOPHA; AMEPHANA. By Dr. M. Drattdt. 
maure- 
taniae. 
versicolor. 
jaiima. 
affinis. 
banghaasi. 
gloriosa. 
intradeleta. 
extradeleta. 
grisea. 
ingloria. 
lilurata. 
pallida. 
dalmatica. 
specimens the basal half is a still deeper black, markings being very indistinct. Portugal, Soalheiras, Caldas 
de Manchique. — mauretaniae Rothsch. differs by the absence of any reddish brown tinge; whilst in lusitanica 
the entire wing is black, in mauretaniae the outer area is pale grey-brown, only the basal half is deeply black 
and the 2 shades are distinctly separated. Algeria and Tunisia in May. 
C. versicolor Stgr. (16 g) is a completely different species and not a form of diffluens; it occurs next 
to the form mauretaniae of same. It is small, forewings yellowish red-brown in basal and marginal areas. Con¬ 
stantine, Ain Dralxam in Tunisia and in Algeria in March, April. 
€. fatima A. B.-H. (16 g) reminds one of diffluens but is differently and more brightly coloured. Small, 
forewings violet-grey, admixed with orange in basal and marginal areas and especially on the bold black trans¬ 
verse stripes. Orbicular and reniform stigmata small and black with fine white circumscriptions. Fringes 
checked in outer half with a distinct dividing line. Hindwings grey-white, dusted with brownish at margin, 
with distinct discal spot. Tunisia (Gafsa, Deliibat, Gourine, Foum-Tatahouine): fatima most closely resembles 
vaulogeri, it varies however considerably, whilst vaulogeri varies scarcely at all; the latter is a purer grey and 
fringes are not checked. 
C. affinis Rothscli. (16 g) is larger than fatima and has more extensive fuscous in the ground colour 
and is not so grey. Head and thorax deep brown and not yellowish white. Forewings fuscous, fringes with 
brown checks. The posterior transverse line is more deeply angulated especially on vein 5. The lunular streak 
in the centre of the reniform stigma is brown and not black as in fatima. Hindwings yellowish grey in basal 
half and not greyish white. Algeria in April, May. 
G. yvanii Dug). (Vol. 3, p. 115, pi. 24 f). — banghaasi Rothsch. is a smaller darker form with bolder black 
markings and almost extinct stigmata. Algeria. We are giving an illustration of — korbi Stgr. (16 g). 
13a. Genus: Metalojriia Stgr. 
The Genus which was dealt with in Vol. 3, p. 242, under Megalodes is by no means identical with same, 
the species with the exception of eximia which remains under Megalodes , should be classified here, as on account 
of their general appearance and the ciliated eyes they belong to the Gucullia. Apart from the ciliated eyes the 
other anatomical characteristics agree with those of Megalodes, and especially the long extended 3-pointed 
process of the frons is characteristic. 
Generic type: M. gloriosa Stgr. 
M. gloriosa Stgr. (Vol. 3, p. 242, pi. 48 i). As the illustration is too indistinct we are illustrating this 
fine species again (16 g). Latterly it has been captured in quantities at Marash. — intradeleta Osth. the inner 
transverse line is extinct so that the olive-green basal area is contingent to the red median area without any 
dividing line. — extradeleta Osth. is the reverse form, the outer transverse line is absent; in this case the outer 
area is unicoloured olive-green to the reddish dusted margin so that a continuous wide olive-green band extends 
from the median transverse line to the margin. It is only interrupted towards the margin by the whitish dusted 
veins. — grisea Osth. are small specimens with reduced red markings and the olive-green areas also are a pale 
whitish grey. Hindwings pale whitish grey. Apparently this is a rare variety. 
M. ingloria Drt. (16 h) is very similar to the preceding but the genitalia differ. A small species with 
dark olive-grey ground colour and only occasional traces of violet-red colouration. Thorax dark greenish 
grey-black, collar and tuft on metathorax flushed faintly with reddish. Discal area widely peppered with 
whitish. Postmedian line is less oblique and at the inner margin it turns outwards. Stigmata are larger than 
in gloriosa and with white circumscriptions on grey-green ground. Marginal veins are more heavily marked 
with white. Hindwings dark grey-brown with fringes of the same shade. Palestine (Jerusalem). 
M. liturata Christ. (Vol. 3, p. 243, pi. 48 k). The illustration in Main Volume is unrecognisable, we are 
giving a better illustration here (16 h). This nice species is also relatively common at. Marash. It is found there 
in the day time at rest on Salvia plants that have a violet flower. In May and Jime. 
M. kashmirensis Hamps. (Vol. 3, p. 243, pi. 48 k). 
14. Genus: Amephaiia Hmps. 
A. anarrhini Dap. (Vol. 3, p. 115, pi. 24 g). — ab. pallida Schwing, is based on a specimen having pale 
fore and hindwings, outer half of forewings is almost white; the olive-brown markings of normal specimens 
are a pale brown in this form. Described from Albarracin. 
A. aurita F. (Vol. 3, p. 115, pi. 24 g). — dalmatica Rbl. is a larger darker form with wider discal area 
and larger black triangular reniform stigma; hindwings are darker grey with a more distinct postmedian on 
the underside. Described from Dalmatia. 
