Some British Moths Described 
them, and inthe quantity of species they far outnumber 
the “ Macros,”” Here we can describe only a type or 
two from each group, and thus give a glimpse of the 
promised land, into which the beginner can enter when 
he has earned his spurs as an entomological expert. 
First, then, we will take the Pyralides, 
Family PyraLipIp@. 
Pyralis farinalis: the Meal Moth (Plate XIII, 
Fig. 28).—A common species in grain-stores, barns, 
stables, and similar situations. The larve feed upon 
chaff, hayseed, etc. Moth appears throughout the 
summer. Expanse, to 1 inch. 
Scoparia dubitalis: the Hoary Grey (Plate XIII., 
Fig. 31).—There are twenty species in the genus, and 
it is no easy matter to settle the identity of some of 
them. They are commonly found at rest on the trunks 
of trees and lichen-covered rocks, The larve are 
lichen feeders. The moths appear in May and June. 
Expanse, # inch. : 
Pyrausta purpuralis: the Crimson and Gold (Plate 
XIII., Fig. 34).—Expanse, to # inch. Has a liking 
for the dry uplands near our coasts ; out in June, and 
flies in the sunshine. Larva said to feed on Wild-Mint, 
but I have taken it where that could not possibly be 
the food. 
Ennychia octomaculata: the White Spot (Plate XIIL., 
Fig. 39).—A local woodland species appearing in mid- 
summer. Its eight white spots are unmistakable, 
Exxpanse, # inch, 
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