Some British Moths Described 
F amily CARADRINIDA. 
Stilbia anomala: the Anomalous (Plate VIII., Fig. 9). 
—A local species occurring on rough hillsides among 
Bracken and Heather. Where it does turn up, it is 
usually common enough. It flies early in August, just 
before darkness sets in, and the large pearly under- 
wing renders it rather conspicuous and not difficult 
to capture. The larva is a Grass feeder, and may be 
found in May and June. The female is smaller than 
the male, and has the upper wing almost devoid of 
marking ; it is also scarcer. Expanse, 12 inches. 
Caradrina quadripunctata: the Hay Moth (Plate 
VIL, Fig. 10).—One of the commonest of moths all 
through the summer. The larva is a very general 
feeder, attacking Cabbage, Grass, Chickweed, Hay, 
Clover, and other herbage. This is the moth referred 
toon p. 25. Expanse, nearly 1+ inches, 
Family Noctuip&. 
Agrotis suffusa :; the Dark Sword Grass (Plate VIII., 
Fig. 11).—Expanse, to 2 inches. Finds its way readily 
and in some numbers to sugar in early October. 
Females, usually worn, are not infrequently taken at 
Sallow bloom in March. ‘They are useful for supply- 
ing eggs, The larve feed on the roots of Grasses 
during the summer months, 
Agrotis segetum: the Turnip Moth (Plate VIII, 
Fig. 12).—Expanse, to nearly 13 inches. A very 
variable species, both in colour and time of appearing. 
I have taken it from June to October, when it comes to 
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