128 THE BUTTERFLIES OF CEYLON 
the orange markings being narrower. The spots in inter- 
spaces 1 to 3 have their lower edges produced along the con- 
tiguous veins, but to a much less extent than in the males. 
The veins at the apex of the fore wing are not edged with 
yellow. The under side of the hind wing has a marked 
greenish tinge. 
In the great majority of Indian specimens that I have 
examined it differs both externally and internally from 
bambus@, as in Ceylon specimens, but I have seen one male 
specimen that I could not place with certainty. The females 
are more difficult to sort, the greenish colour of the under 
side of the hind wing being the most constant distinction, in 
those that I have seen. 
It is very common at times at Haldummulla. The larva 
feeds on sugar cane which is extensively cultivated in native 
gardens here. I have also specimens from Galle and Wella- 
waya. 
215. TELICOTA (PADRAONA) GOLA, E. Padraona goloides, 
M. Found also in India, Malaya, China, Dutch Indies, etc. 
Moore says goloides is ‘‘ nearest allied to P. gola, Differs 
from it on both sides in the narrower discal band of the fore 
wing, the band being also disconnected from the costal spots. 
The band of the hind wing is also narrower.’’ My series show 
considerable variation in the width of the band in both sexes, 
and itis connected to the pre-apical spots in a few of my 
males. The prehensores are similar to those of P. gola, as 
figured by Elwes and Edwards. 
Mr. T. R. Bell points out that its early stages resemble 
those of an Ampittia more than a Telicota. The genitalia 
are very distinct from those of any Ceylon Telicota. 
It is almost always found settled on grass by the roadsides, 
or at flowers, and is especially attracted by Duranta. If 
disturbed, it darts off very rapidly, but usually settles again 
near, and is easy to catch. It is very common at Haldum- 
mulla all the year round, except in August and September. 
Ihave also taken it at Haputale, Galle, Kandy, and Vavuniya. 
216 TELICOTA (PADRAONA) DARA PSEUDOMZASA. 
