Some British Moths Described 
Family HvBeERNIIDA. 
Hybernia marginaria: the Dotted Border (Plate 
XII., Figs. 25 and 25a).—One of the commonest of 
our early moths. The female has only rudimentary 
wings, There is a local variety almost black. Larva 
on Hawthorn and Birch in June and July; moth in 
March, Expanse, to 12 inches. 
Hybernia defoliaria: the Mottled Umber (Plate 
XII., Fig. 30).—Expanse, to 14 inches, The figure 
is that of a male ; the female has not a vestige of wings. 
Moth out, October to December ; larva on various 
trees in May and June. Common everywhere and very 
variable, 
Family LarenTipDé. 
Cheimatobia brumata: the Winter Moth (Plate XIL, 
Figs. 15 and 15a).--Female has small rudimentary 
wings, An orchard pest, and often works great destruc- 
tion. Larva in May ; moth in November and Decem- 
ber. Expanse, 14 inches. 
Oporabia dilutata: the November Moth (Plate 
XII., Fig. 27)—Expanse, to 14 inches, A woodland 
species, occurring when the trees are getting bare. It 
rests on the under-surface of the leaves, and may easily 
be disturbed and taken, usually in quantity, during the 
daytime early in November. Larva in May and June 
on Oak and other trees. 
Larentia didymata: the Twin Spot Carpet (Plate 
XII., Fig. 10).—A common hedgerow moth. The 
figure is that of a male ; the female is lighter and rather 
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