Some British Moths Described 
Zygena filipendule: the Six-Spot Burnet (Plate I, 
Fig. 4).—There are six members in the family of 
Burnets, All are blue-black with scarlet markings, 
but some of their foreign relatives are magnificent, with 
a wide range of colour. This is a very common 
species, especially on sand-hills near the coast, where 
the larvae may be found feeding on the coarse grass and 
other low plants. The cocoon, spun on a grass stem, 
is quite conspicuous. The larva (Plate VIL, Fig. 3) 
appears in June, and the moth in July. Expanse, 
1+ inches. 
BOMBYCES.—Family Lituostp# 
Nudaria mundana: the Muslin Moth (Plate L, 
Fig. 7).—A semi-transparent and fragile little creature 
which may often be found sitting on old walls and trees. 
The larva feeds on the lichens which grow there. The 
moth is out in July. Expanse, about 3 inch. 
Calligenta miniata: the Rosy Footman (Plate I., 
Fig. 8).—Widely distributed and fairly common, 
Larva on lichen on trees in May. Moth out in June 
and July. Expanse, slightly under 1 inch. 
Calligenia lurideola: the Common Footman (Plate 
L, Fig. 9).—Larva found from August to May, the 
moths in July. Expanse, about 14 inches. In our 
greater woods and forests, where the trees are well 
covered with lichen, never neglect to inspect them _ 
‘thoroughly. Nearly all the “ Footmen ” and several of 
the Geometre feed on them. ‘These larve are mostly 
well protected by their close resemblance to their food, 
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