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spots, the largest one just above the base of the tail having an orange 
crescent above it. These black spots are outlined on the outer side 
with a faint white line. The thorax is bluish-black, the abdomen 
Lycsena comyntas. Under side. 
brown. I he under side which is similar in both sexes, is very light 
gray. A number of dark gray dots are arranged in rows on the outer 
third of the upper wings, and a row extends along the lower margin 
of the lower wings, the two nearest the lower angle being partly 
enclosed with orange crescents. Other spots of gray are scattered over 
the wings, and most of them on both wings are outlined with white. 
The legs and thorax are light gray and the abdomen white. The 
female of this species is blackish-brown with purple reflections in a 
strong light. A faint white line extends along the lower margin of 
the lower wings and two distinct black spots are located above near 
the base of the tail. The spots are partly surrounded above with two 
crescents. The body is black. 
This tiny butterfly makes its appearance in the latter part of July 
and the first of August, and is usually to be met with in abundance 
about forest clearings or bushy pastures. It is a weak little creature, 
seldom flying more than a few feet at a time. It is very fond of the 
