Some British Moths Described 
many intermediate forms. The moth is usually com- 
mon at sugar in June. The larva feeds on Grasses 
during April and May. 
Xylophasia monoglypha : the Dark Arches (Plate VIIL., 
Fig. 1),—Expanse, 13 inches, Like Rurea, this moth 
varies from light specimens, as figured, to Var. [nfuscata, 
which has the fore-wings perfectly black (see Plate XV., 
Fig. 7). A long series may be secured between these 
two extremes, It is an exceedingly common moth— 
too common at sugar, where it is often a nuisance. 
The larve feed underground on Grass roots till May. 
Dipterygia scabriuscula: the Bird’s Wing (Plate VIIL., 
Fig. 2).—Expanse, rather under 14 inches. On some 
specimens the bird’s-wing mark is very realistic ; it 
occupies the outer lower angle of the fore-wings. The 
moth is out in June and July, and is not uncommon. 
The larwa feeds on various species of Dock. 
Neuronia popularis: the Feathered Gothic (Plate 
VIII, Fig. 3).—Expanse, to 14 inches, The antenne 
of the male are long and well feathered ; in the female 
they are simple. The neuration of the fore-wings and 
the outlining of the stigmata, so clearly emphasized in 
white, render this species interesting as a study in vena- 
tion, as one does not need to brush the scales off 
to observe it. Comes to sugar in July and August. 
Local, but not uncommon, Larva, April and May, at 
roots of Grasses. 
Chareas graminis: the Antler Moth (Plate VIIL., 
Fig. 4).—Another grass root feeder, common every- 
where, and occasionally in such numbers as to seriously 
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