Some British Moths Described 
Arctia villica: the Cream-Spot Tiger (Plate I, 
Fig. 13).—Common locally, but more a southern insect 
than Caia. The larva (Plate XIV., Fig. 4) is like that 
of Caia, but can be readily distinguished by its red 
head. The head of Caia larva is black. It feeds on 
a number of plants, and thrives well in captivity on 
Chickweed and Groundsel. Larva in May, moth in 
July. Expanse, 14 to 2 inches. 
Spilosoma fuliginosa: the Ruby Tiger. (Plate I, 
Fig. 143 larva and cocoon, Plate XIV., Figs. 5 and 
sa),— Common, and widely distributed on moors 
and waste ground. The larva is black, clothed with 
fox-red hairs, It is generally about fully fed when it 
retires for the winter, though it does not pupate until 
the spring. It feeds on Heather, Chickweed, and 
most low-growing plants, including grass. The moth 
is out in June. Expanse, 1+ inches, 
Spilosoma lubricipeda: the Buff Ermine (Plate I., 
Fig. 18; larva, Plate XIV., Fig. 2).—A very common 
moth in both garden and country. Our figure is of a 
male ; the female is of a paler cream colour, Many 
remarkable varieties of this species are known to col- 
lectors, some of which will be found figured on Plate 
XV. The larva is ash colour, with a light line on 
either side, and is clothed with buff yellow hairs. It feeds 
on almost any kind of herbage during July and August. 
The moth is out in May. Expanse, about 14 inches, 
Spilosoma menthastri: the White Ermine (Plate I., 
Fig. 19 ; larva, Plate XIV., Fig. 6)—Common all 
over the country. Occasionally the ground colour is 
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