THE BUTTERFLIES OF CEYLON ays 
It is a well defined form which, in Ceylon at any rate, shows 
very little variation. | 
The wings, especially of the females, seem to split 
extremely easily, and perfect specimens are not too easy 
to procure. It is found at Haldummulla all the year round, 
but is only numerous during the flights. I have seen it at 
Galle, Jatina, Mannar, etc., and up to 6,000 feet elevation 
at Ohiya. 
64. ERGOLIS ARIADNE MINORATA. FEvgolis minorata, M.; 
Ereolis ariadne, De N., B., E.; E. ariadne is also found in 
India, Burma, Malaya, Formosa, etc. 
Moore has separated minovata as the Ceylon form, it 
differs in its smaller size. 
It flights with the last (E. taprobana) at Haldummulla, 
but is more numerous, and is far easier to catch in perfect 
condition. It is found all over the Island, nearly all the 
year round. 
65. Bysrta ILitHyiA, M., De N. and B. Byblia tlitia, E. 
Also found in India, Africa, Arabia, etc. 
It is apparently confined to. the driest districts of the 
Island, and is extremely local and gregarious. In March, 
1909, I found numbers settled on a small bush at Palatupane, 
in the Hambantota district, but have never met it there since. 
It is common at Giants Tank near Mannar, and J have 
specimens from Anuradhapura. If disturbed it flies off 
fast and low, but is almost certain to return in a few minutes, 
and it can be found in the same place day after day. 
Acra@ine 
66. AcrR#&A (TELCHINIA) viot#. Also found in India. 
It is very common everywhere from sea level to 6,000 
feet at least, and occurs all the year round. The larve 
are very easy to find on Cucurbitacee, especially cultivated 
species, of which they are minor pests. 
It can be found in the same place day after day, and is 
very easy to capture. 
