DASYCHIRA sp. AA] 
A larva taken full-grown on the 22nd May changed to a 
pupa on the 24th, and issued as a moth on the r5th June. 
Locality from where reported, 
This insect was found by the writer in the Jaunsar forests, 
North-Western Himalayas. Elevation, 8,000 feet. 
Relations to the Forest. 
The larva feeds upon the needles of the silver fir, commence 
ing at the apex and eating down to near the base. It appears 
to attack the needles in patches, feeding upon leaves contiguous 
Lo one another. 
As yet it has only been found upon young saplings. 
Potnts tn the life-history requiring further observation. 
1. Where the eggs are laid. 
2, When the larve found full-fed towards the end of May 
hatch out from the egg. This will give the length 
of time spent in this stage. 
3, When and where the June moth lays her eggs. 
4. Is there a second generation of the insect in the year? 
If so, length of time spent in its larval, pupal and 
imago stages. 
5. Where and in which stage the insect passes the winter. 
