124 THE BUTTERFLIES OF CEYLON 
It is usually very rare at Haldummulla, but in July, 1900, 
it appeared in fair numbers in the jungle bordering this estate. 
They flew fast, settled rather high, and were very difficult to 
catch. They could, however, be found day after day in the 
same spot, so gave me plenty of chances. Except for a single 
specimen at Kottawa, I have never come across it anywhere 
else, so imagine it must be very local. I get plenty of 
specimens from the native collectors at Kandy. 
207. MATAPA ARIA Found also in India, Burma, Dutch 
Indies, Hong Kong, etc. 
This can be at once distinguished, when settled, from any 
other Ceylon skipper of the same size, by its bright red eyes, 
which, however, fade soon after death. 
The only place I have taken it is at Hirimbura, 3 miles from 
Galle, in Februtary, March, April, July, and October. Asa 
rule it only flies a short distance if disturbed, and is very easy 
to catch. I have received specimens from Kandy and Ratna- 
pura 
The prehensores are figured on Plate 4, figs. 21 and 22. 
208. GANGARA THyRsIS. Also found in India, Burma, 
Dutch Indies, Philippines, etc. Bainbrigge Fletcher des- 
cribes it as a minor pest of palms in India (‘‘ Some South 
Indian Insects ’’). 
Too rare to be regarded as a pest in Ceylon and very local ; 
the only place where I personally have seen it on the wing 
being Kegalle. The native collectors never sent me a speci- 
men till August, 1918. They then caught a fair number of 
males at Kandy, and explained that they had only then dis- 
covered that it flew very late in the evening. In August, 
Igig9, they had another good catch, including a few females. 
The clasp is figured on Plate 4, fig. 24. | 
209. PADUKA LEBADEA, E. M atapa subfasciata, M.- 
Also found in India, Malaya, Dutch Indies, etc. 
The figure in Moore’s “ Lepidoptera of Ceylon ”’ is evidently 
drawn from a very dwarfed specimen, as with the exception 
of G. thyrsis, it is the largest Hesperidin the Island. He also 
describes it as only 2 inches in expanse. It is rare and local, and 
