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COCHLIOPIDiE. 
LIMACODES ASELLUS. 
Plate VIII. Figure 3. 
This insect measures from a little under to a little 
over three quarters of an inch in width. Male: front 
wings glossy yellowish, with a tinge of brown. Hind 
wings dull dusky brown. 
Localities for this species are the New Forest near 
Lymington, Epping Forest, Marlow, and Worthing. 
The dates of the appearance of the perfect insect are 
the end of June and in July. 
The caterpillar, which is short and wide, is described 
as of a greenish colour, with a broad yellow streak along 
the back, and verging to reddish on the side. 
The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is from 
August to October. 
The caterpillar feeds on the poplar, and also, it is 
said, on the oak and the beecn. 
LIMACODES TESTUDO. 
Plate VIII. Figure 4. 
This insect measures from a little under an inch to 
about an inch and a quarter in width. Male : front wings 
dull yellowish, crossed by two slender dark lines, widened 
out below by the inner one turning towards the base, the 
