Some British Moths Described 
Family EpuyRip&, 
Zonosoma punctaria: the Maiden’s Blush (Plate XIL., 
Fig, 11).—Expanse, 14 inches. The rosy blush on 
the centre of the fore-wing is not always present ; on the 
other hand, the wing sometimes “ blushes like a rose.” 
The moth 1s out in June; larva on Oak in August and 
September, 
Family AcIDALIIDz, 
Acidalia bisetata: the Fan-Footed Wave (Plate 
XII, Fig. 14),—Expanse, 3? to £ inch. A very com- 
mon little moth; out in July and August, Larva said 
to feed on withered leaves of Bramble, but I have always 
found it on Hazel, | 
Acidalia ornata: the Lace Border (Plate XIL, 
Fig. 19).—Expanse, $ inch. A very delicate little 
moth, not uncommon ; may be met with from May 
to August amongst Wild-Thyme, upon which the larva 
feeds from August to May. 
Acidalia aversata: the Ribbon Wave (Plate XII., 
Fig. 32).—Expanse, to 14 inches, A common garden 
and hedgerow insect from June to July; the larva, 
which hibernates, can be got from September till May 
on various low plants. 
Family CaBerIp&. 
Cabera pusaria: the White Wave (Plate XII., 
Fig. 18).—Expanse, to 14 inches. A summer snow- 
flake ; very common in thickets and woodlands in May 
and June. Larva, August and September’ on Sallow, 
Hazel, Oak, etc. 
C.B.M. aes Io 
