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HEPIALUS LUPULINUS. 
COMMON SWIFT. 
Plate VII. Figure 5. 
This, which is another very variable as well as very 
plentiful species, measures from an inch to an inch and 
a half in expanse. Male; front wings pale dull fulvous 
brown, with a whitish streak in the middle, and another 
composed more or less of similar white spots extending 
in a sweep from the base along and within the lower 
edge till it reaches, or nearly reaches—differently in 
different individuals—a bar proceeding downwards from 
the tip within the outer edge. In some specimens these 
markings are almost obliterated. Hind wings plain 
brown. The female has the markings less distinct. 
Localities for this species are Glasgow, and Nunburn- 
holme, and it is seen throughout the country generally. 
The situations where it is found are about grassy 
banks and meadows. 
The dates of the appearance of the perfect insect are 
from the end of May to the middle and end of June. 
The caterpillar is dull whitish, the head glossy brownish 
yellow, and a patch of the same colour on the second, 
third, and fourth segments. 
The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is from 
September to April. 
It feeds on the roots of a variety of plants. 
HEPIALUS HUMULI. 
GHOST SWIFT. 
Plate VII. Figure 6. 
This insect, which varies greatly in size, colour, and 
markings, measures from one and three quarters to two 
