Some British Moths Described 
Trees, bushes, and general herbage, yield plenty of them 
by beating. Any exceptions to these general rules will 
be treated of as we describe the types we have selected 
for illustration. 
GEOMETRZ.—Family Uroprerycip&. 
Uropteryx sambucaria: the Swallow-Tail (Plate XII, 
Fig.1).—Expanse,to 24 inches, Confined to the southern 
half of the kingdom ; common about London, but local. 
The larve feed on a great variety of trees and shrubs— 
Elder, Lime, Holly, Ivy, Bramble, Honeysuckle—from 
September till May. 
Family Ennomip&, 
Rumia luteolata: the Brimstone (Plate XII., Fig. 2). 
—Expanse, to 14 inches. One of the commonest 
hedgerow moths, The main brood comes out in June; 
but the moth is met with throughout the summer. 
Larva on Hawthorn. 
Angerona prunaria; the Orange Moth (Plate XIL., 
Fig, 3). Expanse, 13 inches,—One of the most vari- 
able moths we have. On the wing in June and July. 
The larva may be got from September to April on Plum, 
Sloe, Bramble, Sallow, Hawthorn, and many other trees 
and shrubs, 
Metrocampa margaritaria: the Light Emerald 
(Plate XII., Fig. 5).—Expanse, 13 inches, Must not 
be killed with ammonia; its delicate green tint is all 
too fleeting, but with care, and as little as possible 
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