Some British Moths Described 
It may be found at rest on Birch trunks and palings in 
March in the South, and April in the North. I have 
also taken it at Sallow catkins. The larva may be 
beaten from Birch and Oak in June and July. 
NOCTUZ.—Family BryopHiLip&. 
Bryophila perla: the Marbled Beauty (Plate V, Fig. 
22; larva, Plate X., Fig. 8).—This pretty little moth 
may be found quite commonly at rest on lichen-covered 
walls in July. The larve feed on Lichen, and pupate 
under it; but, as both moth and larva blend beautifully 
with their surroundings, it requires some little experience 
and keen observation to detect them. April and May 
are the best times to hunt for the larva. A very 
variable moth. Expanse, 1 inch. 
Family Bomsycoip&. 
Moma Orion: the Scarce Marveil-du-Jour (Plate V., 
Fig. 10),—Though not a common moth, it is too pretty 
to be omitted. The larva feeds on Birch and Oak 
from July to September. The moth is out during June 
and July, and has been taken at both light and sugar, 
but only in the South. Expanse, 14 to 14 inches. 
Acronycta psi: the Hedge Dagger (Plate V., Fig. 13 ; 
larva, Plate X., Fig. 11).—Comes freely to sugar in 
June, and is a common moth everywhere. Expanse, 
to slightly over 14 inches. The handsome larva, with 
its odd little hump, is found on Elm, Rose, Bramble, 
Hawthorn, and many other trees and eke during 
August and September. 
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