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spots. Underside pale reddish grey, all wings with wide, diffuse arched line, no discal spots. Wing expanse: 
32—37 mm. From Aleppo. 
C. benigna Cti. (Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 54). A new locality for this species is the Taurus (Marash). I have a benigna. 
specimen from there before me that is quite devoid of markings and whitish grey and a second similar specimen 
that is pale reddish brown. 
C. tischendorffi Pglr. (Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 55). Like the preceding species, this lias now also been captured twc.hradorff 
in the Taurus (Achyr Dagh) in October and further is reported from the Lebanon. It does not seem to be con- 
specific with benigna , the latter has a distinct dark discal spot on hindwings, which in normal setting is parallel 
to the axis of abdomen, tischendorffi has merely a very thin, scarcely darker cell-end streak, that with similar 
setting, forms an angle to the axis of the body. Specimens of tischendorffi occur, that are earthy brownish with 
very faint reddish sheen instead of the usual brick-reddish colour. 
Subgenus: Ogygia Him. 
0. celsicola Bell. (Vol. 3, p. 35, pi. 7 g; Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 55). This species and the allied nearest forms celsicola. 
are such a difficult subject, that even today it is impossible to give final decisions. Boursin has considered the 
matter and writes to me: “This group must one day be made the subject of special study. In my opinion 
amasina Trti. has no connection with celsicola and should be considered a genuine species. In these groups, amasina. 
where the species are so closely allied and where the genitalia are so similar, any small constant difference is 
of great importance, which in other groups would perhaps not have the value of denoting a difference between 
races. After examination of a few prepared specimens of amasina and celsicola (from France) I have found 
differences — particularly in the fultura — and according to other outer characteristics, the two do not seem 
to me to be conspecific; also — gracilis Wgnr. (Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 55) 1 do not consider to be a form of celsicola ; gracilis. 
on the other hand I believe I have received the genuine celsicola from Iraq." — Meanwhile certainly genuine 
celsicola have been captured in the Elburz mountains (N. Persia). It must be remarked here that through some 
incomprehensible oversight, amasina was indicated as being a form of forcipula, which is certainly not the case. 
For the moment therefore, gracilis , as well as amasina, should be held to be genuine species. 
0. wiltshirei Bours. should be classified near libanicola Cti. and amasina Trti. Forewings fairly dark wiltshirei. 
brown with distinct antemedian and indistinct claviform stigma with brown-black surround. Orbicular stigma 
pure white with brown central streak and reniform stigma is similar. Postmedian is present. Subterminal line 
consists of whitish streaks with black-brown sagittate marks attached inwardly on veins 6—8. The fringes 
are of the same shade and have a black-brown marginal line. Hindwings white, tinged with brownish towards 
the margin and especially at apex. Wing expanse; 32—35 mm. Iraq (Rayat). 
0. forcipula Schiff. (Vol. 3, p. 35, pi. 7 f; Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 55). — nigrescens Hofm. (Vol. 3, p. 35, pi. 7 f) nigrescens. 
is also a genuine species. Boursin writes to me in regard to this: “nigrescens is quite different to forcipula. 
Both occur together and fly concurrently, for instance at St. Martin-Vesubie, where I have taken them myself. 
nigrescens is always the larger, is darker and has a very dentate postmedian and also the genitalia of this group 
are very different. I hold the opinion that until the necessary material has been assembled, all these specimens 
should be classified separately in nomenclature.” In obscurior Cti. the locality Becharre in the Lebanon, obscurior. 
should be added. — atlantis Schwing. (26 d) is larger and has wider wings than forcipula or nigrescens, to which atlantis. 
latter it is more likely to be allied. It closely resembles obscurior , but is much paler and more reddish, as is the 
case with so many insects from the High Atlas. The markings are indistinct and inclined to be diffuse. From 
Tachdirt, Iminene valley, also Sidi Chamarouche. From end of May to early July. 
0. latipennis Pglr. (Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 55). This interesting species is now known to occur in the neigh- latipennis. 
bourhood of lake Van. 
0. signifera F. (Vol. 3, p. 35, pi. 7 g; Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 56). — orientis Alph. An examination of the orientis. 
genitalia has shown that this is a genuine species. A number of specimens are before me from Angora. 
0. sureyae Rbl (Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 56). This species, which has meanwhile been captured around Van sureyae. 
is now being illustrated (pi. 25 i). 
Subgenus: Dichagyris Led. 
D. melanura Roll. (Vol. 3, p. 48, pi. 10 i; Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 57). - roseotincta Cti. is a nice form from roseotincta. 
Becharre in the Lebanon, with forewings with roseate suffusion. End of June, beginning of July. 
D. illauta Drt. (pi. 25 b) closely resembles melanura Roll. (Vol. 3, p. 48, pi. 10 i; Suppl. Vol. 3, p. 57). itlauta. 
On an average it is somewhat smaller and of darker greyer or more yellowish grey or reddish brown ground 
colouration. Transverse lines are more distinct, as also is a central shade. The 3—4 black costal spots are fainter 
and duller. The black marginal band is narrower and equally wide to the anal angle, with indications of a sub- 
terminal line. Fringes pale with light reddish yellow base line. Hindwings whitish, also in $ becoming dusky 
towards margin but without the black marginal band of melanura. Fringes white. Anatolia, Taurus, Araxes. 
