II. 
FAM. ERYCINIDiE (LEMONIIM) 
SUB-FAM. NEMEOBIINiE 
1. Genus ZEMEROS 
2. „ ABISARA (Taxila) 
This group of butterflies is chiefly Neotropical, with but few species in other Regions 
except the Oriental. It is represented here by only two genera, with one sp. each. The American 
species of this Fam., though also of small size, are mostly brillantly coloured. The forelegs in this 
group are better developed than in the Nymphalidoe , but are never used for walking, at least in 
the two insects found here. 
Zemeros flegyas, Cram. 
Local, and not at all common round Macao, nor at Hongkong whilst I was there, but 
Walker describes it as very common in Hongkong in 1892-3, especially in April and May. I have 
chiefly taken it in January, February and March, but it occurs every month. It has a rather rapid 
but short flight, quickly settling on foliage, generally low down, and frequents wooded, shady 
places. The sexes are similar. It has very much the habits of Abisara. 
Fig. 5, PI. VII is from a taken in July; Fig. 6. a $ taken in February, or dry season, 
when it appears sometimes to develop a rather large apical yellow patch in the forewing. At the 
change of seasons specimens may be taken with the spots on the upperside much obscured. I have 
never observed this butterfly at flowers. 
Abisara echerius, stoll 
A very common and almost ubiquitous little butterfly wherever there is any undergrowth, 
but especially haunting wooded country, where it flits from leaf to leaf of the underwood, taking 
little jumps and walking in a curious jerky manner along each leaf, with its wings half open ; hardly 
ever taking a long flight, though sometimes in the evening when the light is fading it dashes about 
almost like a Hesperid. During the day it hardly does more than flit a yard or two at a time 
except when chasing a mate, though very active and constantly in motion. It is to be seen at any 
time of the year, and seems to bear cold well, for it may be found abroad on the coldest days, when 
most other butterflies are in hiding. Abisara is very rarely to be seen at flowers, but appears 
sometimes to suck moisture from the ground and sap from plants. 
