Some British Moths Described 
to its surroundings; yet on two occasions I found quite 
a number squatted on red sandstone, and visible 
20 yards away, while on a mixed wall of red and white 
sandstone they were equally divided as to choice of rest- 
ing-place. There is an olive-tinted variety (V. olivacea) 
peculiar to the Border district of Scotland, while northern 
hill varieties are sometimes very dark. The larva is 
found in April and May ; it is a very general feeder on 
bushes and low plants. It is green, with white lines, 
Expanse of moth, to 12 inches, . 
Miselia oxyacanthe: the Brindled Crescent (Plate 
[X., Fig. 11).—Common everywhere in September at 
sugar. Its advent always reminds us that the summer 
is drawing to a close. There is a very dark variety 
(Var. Capucina), but it lacks the lustrous green beauty 
of the type. The larva is found on hedgerows during 
the summer, As usual, it is best to beat for it after 
dark. Expanse of moth, 14 inches. 
Agriopis Aprilina: the Marveil-du-Jour (Plate IX., 
Fig. 12).—Expanse, to 13 inches. Common, but local. 
Occurs with the last species at sugar in September. I 
need hardly repeat the caution not to kill this fine 
species with ammonia. Of all the colours of insects, 
green is the most fleeting. The larva feeds on Oak, 
It hides during the day. Beat for it in June and July 
at night. 
Phlogophora meticulosa : the Angle-Shades (Plate IX., 
Fig, 13).—Specimens of this fine moth are met with at 
sugar from May to November, although October is the 
month when it appears in some numbers. It has a bad. 
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