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It feeds on the seeds of the thistle. 
The chrysalis is found in the root of that plant. 
CATOPTRIA IIOWENWARTIIIANA. 
Plate XCIY. Figure 8. 
Localities for this species are York, Brighton, Looe, 
and Dublin. 
The situations where it is found are where thistles grow. 
The perfect insect appears in July and August. 
CATOPTRIA C^CIMACULANA. 
Plate XCIY. Figure 9. 
Localities for this species are Headley Lane, Mickleham. 
The situations where it is found are chalky places. 
The perfect insect appears in July and August. 
CATOPTRIA MODESTANA. 
Plate XCIY. Figure 10. 
Localities for this species are at Charlton Pit. 
The situations where it is found are among mixed 
herbage. 
The perfect insect appears in July and August. 
