Some British Moths Described 
is essential to their existence. A wingless insect finds 
the necessary shelter in cracks and crannies and under 
bark, where wings would never go, Thus it survives, 
reappearing in the milder weather to continue its egg- 
laying career. Pedaria occurs all over the British Isles, 
but you must look for it early in the year; February is 
not too soon, The moths may be found at rest on the 
trunks of Oak and Beech. I have even taken them 
while snow lay in patches in the woodland. Larva on 
Oak, Beech, and Birch, during the summer. Expanse 
of moth, 14 inches, 
Amphidasys strataria: the Oak Beauty (Plate XIL, 
Fig. 13).—Expanse, 12 to 2 inches, Fairly common, 
but local—one of our prettiest loopers. The figure is 
of a female. The males have finely-feathered antenne. 
An early moth, making its appearance in March. The 
larve may be had throughout the summer on Oak and 
other trees. 
Amphidasys betularia: the Peppered Moth (Plate 
XII., Fig. 12).—Expanse, to 24 inches. Females 
a bit larger than the males. The moth comes out 
towards the end of May, and is widely spread and 
common. There is a sooty-black variety which has 
become commoner of recent years (Var. Doubledayaria). 
Larva on Beech, Oak, Birch, Sallow, etc., from August 
to October, 
Family Boarmip&, 
Cleora lichenaria: the Brussels Lace (Plate XII., 
Fig, 20).—Rather a local insect, but it occurs North and 
South in woodlands where the trees bear a good coating 
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