PartI.
PartI.
PlateI.—Fig. 2.
Thisis a large creamy-white butterfly peculiar to the Canary Islands. It is found in some numbers on and near the coast of Teneriffe from April to September; the time of its appearance, however, varies somewhat in different years. The larva is smooth, and has a ground-colour of grey, finely dotted over with black spots. There is a yellow stripe on the back and along each side. It feeds on the nasturtium gregariously, and the pupa attaches itself, head downwards, to a wall near the plant.
The female butterfly, the underside of which is illustrated, has a long uneven blotch of black on the surface of the fore-wings; the male has none. The upper surface of both sexes is cream-white, with a black apical patch on the fore-wings. The under-sides have the long black blotch as seen on the surface of the female, and the ground-colour of both is yellow, finely sprinkled with black dots. The measurement across the wings varies from two and a half to three and a half inches.
It is best to procure the larvæ to obtain good specimens, but the Ichneumon fly is such an enemy to this species that great disappointment will probably be experienced in the rearing if the caterpillars are not well examined before being placed in the breeding-cages.
PlateI.—Fig. 1.
This butterfly is allied to the Cheiranthi, but is a distinct variety, only recently met with in this island. Mr. Butler, of the British Museum, has named and fully described this insect, which has hitherto only been found in Madeira, but is now for the first time enumerated in the list of Teneriffe Lepidoptera. It is somewhat smaller than the Cheiranthi, measuring not morethan two and a half inches in expanse. The reverses of the female (which is illustrated) and of the male are of a grey tinge, in place of the rather bright yellow shade of the Cheiranthi, sprinkled over with fine black dots. The apical patch is also grey, and both sexes have long black spots on the fore-wings. The upper surface is cream-white; the female has two distinctly marked long black spots on the fore-wings; the male having none. The black apical markings are similar in both sexes, and a small black spot is seen on the inner margin of the hind-wing of both male and female.
There are no observations to record on the caterpillar and pupa, as the specimens of the fly (one of which is illustrated) were netted; but very possibly larvæ may be found gregariously with the Cheiranthi in like manner to the Callirrhoe and Atalanta, or the Plexippus and Chrysippus.
The specimens taken were netted about 500 feet above the sea.
The common English variety, Small Cabbage White. The fore-wings are creamy white, with an irregularblackish mark at the tip. The male generally has a black spot in the middle of the wing, the female having two; and both sexes have two black spots on the underside, which is of a yellowish colour, thickly dotted with small black atoms. All the markings vary greatly, however. The larva is dull green, with a yellowish stripe on its back and yellow dots on the side. It generally feeds on the cabbage, but is found also on the nasturtium. It is very common, and may be found everywhere from February to October. The Ichneumon fly is a great enemy to this insect.
This butterfly resembles the rare English specimen Bath White. It is very common in some years,[2]and found in most localities from February to October. It seems mostly to frequent rough poorly-cultivated fields. The wings are white, the fore-wings having a large black spot in the middle, and being bordered with black encircling distinct white spots. The markings of theunder-side show through on the hind-wings, and these have black markings on the edges in the female. The underside has a ground colour of sage-green, freely spotted with white. The markings show considerable variety, some being marked much more heavily than others. It measures across the wings from two to two and a half inches. The caterpillar, which is greyish green, has yellow stripes on the back, and feeds generally on cabbage. The butterflies are much pursued and destroyed by dragon-flies.
[2]During the winter of 1892-1893 it was met with in great numbers.
[2]During the winter of 1892-1893 it was met with in great numbers.
PlateI.—Fig. 4.
This butterfly was seen near Orotava, 500 feet above the sea-level, during the first week in May by the author, who, however, was not fortunate enough to secure a specimen. Several specimens of this species, which is rare in the Canary Islands, have been netted in the island of Fuerteventura, and two of them have been presented by Mr. E. H. Hodges, of Rugby, to the British Museum, from which the illustration has been drawn.It measures in expanse about an inch and a half. The general colour is yellow, varying in intensity of shade in different specimens, with black apical markings on the fore wings and a long black patch on the centre of the upper margin. A full account of this interesting insect is to be found in Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr., 1842, p. 197, f. 1, but hitherto it has not been recognized in Teneriffe as a species belonging to the island. It is found in North and West Africa.
This specimen is the rare English Black-veined White butterfly. It has undoubtedly been netted in Teneriffe, though it has not been personally observed by the author. In flight its similarity to other white specimens is so great that it may often be passed unnoticed. It is said to be local and uncertain in appearance, being seen chiefly during the summer months about the fields and gardens. The wings are entirely of a white cream colour, and are alike on both sides, the veins being black, and the fore-wings having some dusky spots on them. The caterpillar is black, thicklysprinkled with whitish hairs, and with a reddish yellow stripe running along each side. It feeds on various fruit trees, and is believed to be very destructive.
PlateI.—Fig. 3.
This finely-coloured and beautiful butterfly resembles the English Brimstone, but is quite a distinct variety, being of squarer form and having no decided point at the angle of the hind-wings. It is peculiar to the Islands. The male is a most brilliant sulphur yellow, the fore-wings being of a deeper shade than the hind ones. The hind-wings have a deep orange spot about the centre. The female differs from the male in being of a much paler shade of yellow, with quite a tinge of green all over it; it also has a small orange spot on the fore-wings in addition to that on the hind-wings. Both wings have red markings round them on the outer edge, which form an almost interrupted fine line of colour. The underside resembles the upper, but is paler. The antennæ are short and thick, with a reddish tinge, which becomes deeper at the knob.
It is found from January to June in most localities on and at a little distance from the coast; gardens and fields seem somewhat favoured, but it is by no means common anywhere. There seem to be several broods between the months mentioned above, but the larva and pupa have not been observed.
PlateI.—Fig. 5(female).
This specimen is the English Clouded Yellow. The wings measure from two to two and a half inches across, the female being somewhat larger than the male. Both sexes have the same broad black margin on the fore and hind-wings, but the male differs from the female in having no irregular yellow spots marked on these black borders, which are seen in the female. The hind-wings of the female are of a somewhat darker shade of yellow, tinged with green, than those of the male, and both sexes have a bright orange spot about the middle of the wing. Beneath, both sexes are alike, the fore-wings being of a lighter orange with severalirregular black spots and a margin of greenish yellow. The hind-wings are of a uniform green colour with a red ringed spot about the centre of each, accompanied by a silver-like dot in the middle. It is found in quantities in most localities, from the coast to the pine forests, from February to November. The caterpillar is green, with a stripe of yellow and white, having several orange dots on it. It is a miscellaneous feeder, preferring, however, leguminous plants.
PlateI.—Fig. 6.
A pale yellowish-white variety of the former specimen. It is very rare, and is found in May and during the summer months, though very seldom met with in England.[3]It is slightly smaller than the Colias Edusa, and has been found so small as to measure only an inch across the wings. Don Ramon Gomez has one in his collection of this size. The markings vary considerably, and the bright orange spot in the centre of the hind-wing,as seen in the illustration, is replaced occasionally by a pure white one. The male has hitherto not been found.
[3]In the summer of 1892 many were taken.
[3]In the summer of 1892 many were taken.
A commonly found blue butterfly, measuring from one to one and a half inches across the wings. It is rarely met with in England. The insect has a slender tail at the lower angle of each hind-wing, surmounted by two black dots. The margins of both wings have a slight black or dark brown band. The under-sides of both wings are of a grey-brown colour streaked and slightly spotted all over with faint white lines. On the lower angle of each hind-wing the two black spots on the upper side are replaced by two black ones dusted with silver, and surrounded by a bright orange ring which is broader at the top than at the bottom.
The antennæ are brown, slightly sprinkled with white. It is found on the rough fields (especially where the Lupine grows), barrancos, and hedge-rows, between March and August. Specimens netted early in the year are not so large as those found during May, and in the summer months.
PlateI.—Figs. 7 and 8.
This is a smaller blue butterfly than that just described, measuring about one inch across the wings. It is peculiar to the Islands, and is known by some lovers of Entomology as the “Peak Blue.” It is not, however, found on the Peak alone, but is netted in barrancos and gardens at a much lower altitude; it frequents the pine forests in large numbers, and has been also found on the south coast of the Island of Teneriffe, at Guimar (seeAppendix B), so it may be fairly considered to be widely dispersed over the Island. It is undoubtedly found in the greatest numbers in the elevated zone of the pine forests, where, however, owing to the extremely slippery nature of the ground, it is difficult to net. The male is of a beautiful metallic blue colour; the female of a much browner blue. The upperside of the male, and the underside of the female, are shown in the illustrations.
The fore-wings of the underside in both sexes are alike, being of an orange tawny colour, with a whiteuneven spot on the top margin of each wing, and five or six somewhat indistinct brown spots at the outer edge, interspersed with white.
The hind-wings are of an ashy brown, with a longitudinal, irregular silver white line down each, both wings being minutely dotted with white. Five or six brown spots, dusted with silver, are seen at the margin of the hind-wings. It usually appears in March, though it has been seen at an earlier date. The larva and pupa have not hitherto been found.
This is the smallest specimen of blue butterfly found in Teneriffe, being not quite one inch in expanse. The female is rather a browner blue than the male. The colouring on the upperside is of a most beautiful uniform blue, all the wings having a margin of brown; and a slight white fringe at the edges. The underside of all the wings is grey, rather freely dotted over with darker spots, encircled by greyish white. It is very commonly found on all grassy fields and lanes, andquantities flutter quickly along the grass-grown streets of Orotava from April to August.
It is not an inhabitant of England, but is found in the south of France, Spain, greater part of Africa, Western Asia, and the East Indies. The caterpillar and chrysalis have not been observed.
PlateII.—Fig. 6.
A small dark copper, the expanse of wings being about one inch, or rather more. It is not found in England. On the upperside on all the wings there is a marginal band of bright copper, the fore-wings have a black spot about the centre of each. A fringe of white edges all the four wings. The under widely differs from the upper side in colouring and markings. The ground colour is light grey, freely dotted over with black spots encircled by white. All four wings have the same bright marginal copper band as seen on the upper side. The antennæ are black or dark brown, finely dotted withwhite. It is somewhat rarely found in fields and barrancos on high ground, but may be met with in larger quantities in the pine forests. The time of its appearance is from April to September. When comparing the Teneriffe specimen of this butterfly with those of other countries at South Kensington, it was noticed that the marginal copper band was broader on the Teneriffe specimen, and it may be possible that it should be reckoned as a new variety.
A copper butterfly, and a common English specimen, measuring from one to one and a half inches across the wings. The fore-wings are of a bright copper red, with large square black spots distinctly marked, and an outer band of brown. The hind-wings are dark brown, having a marginal copper band on the outer edge, which in some specimens is surmounted by a few blue spots. The underside of the fore-wings is pale copper, the hind-wings being grey, with minute black or dark brown spots, and traces of a marginalband of copper. It is commonly found from February to September in most places in Teneriffe, up to the altitude of the pine forests. The larva feeds on a variety of Rumex (dock or sorrel). Some specimens have been found much darker in colour than those described above, the difference being so great as to suggest the possibility of a distinct variety.
This small butterfly is called in England the Green Hair Streak, It is said to have been netted in the Island during the summer months, and its appearance is believed to be well authenticated. The larva is green, with a yellow line on the back, bordered with darker, and followed by a line of pale triangular spots, and a yellow line on the sides: it lives on brambles, &c. The fly expands about one inch; it is of a uniform brown colour above, and a uniform green below, with a row of white dots on the underside of the hind-wings.
PlateII.—Fig. 1.
The largest butterfly found in the Islands, measuring from four to four and a half inches across the wings.
The larva is very bright in colour, having transverse bands of blackish violet, gold, and white alternately. It has four black horns or fleshy spikes along its back, and when full grown measures about two inches in length, and it is rather stout and smooth. The pupa, green when first turned, and suspending itself by the tail only, has a bright gold band half-way round its base, and a series of gold spots encircling its head. Shortly before emerging to a butterfly, it turns to a dark brown. The caterpillar never suspends itself to the plant on which it feeds, but goes to some of the higher grasses near it, or it prefers still better a mallow plant, from the leaves of which as many as sixteen beautiful bright green and gold chrysalides have been seen hanging, forming quite a picture under the illumination of the glorious sun of Teneriffe. It lives and feedsgregariously on the “Arbol de Seda,”[4]a plant bearing a very bright red and gold flower. Many specimens were reared from quite small caterpillars in the breeding-cages. They were easy to keep, but especial care must be taken in providing them with fresh food, and great attention ought to be paid to ventilation, or some disappointment may be experienced in the number that die during the pupa state for no apparent reason. A little of the morning sun is beneficial to them, as they are found, when in a natural state, in the most sunny localities.
[4]Asclepias cuvassavica.
[4]Asclepias cuvassavica.
A brood seems to emerge about every three months in most years from February to September. The butterfly frequents flower-gardens and fields near the coast, not often being found more than seven or eight hundred feet above the sea. It is of a rich orange tawny colour, rather heavily veined with black or dark brown. All four wings have a broad black border, with two lines of whitish yellow dots along the margin. There is a large apical patch of blackish brown on each fore-wing, with seven large yellow and white spots on the tip. There is not a great difference between theupper and the under side, except that on the latter the white marginal spots are larger, and there is more white on the black-feathered body.
The insect looks splendidly bright and flashing as it soars along with a steady flight from tree to tree on the “Carretera,” and it must be quickly netted, or it soon rises out of reach. These butterflies are distasteful to birds, as also are the three following varieties belonging to the same family. For this reason the family of Danais is “mimicked” by butterflies of other species, the butterfly next described (Danais Chrysippus) being, for instance, copied closely by several African and Indian species of butterflies and even some moths.
The Danais Plexippus is a very common butterfly in North America, and has within the last few years become widely dispersed, some specimens having been found in England in 1877 and subsequently.
PlateII.—Fig. 2.
This butterfly is widely dispersed over Europe, Asia, and Africa, but it is not found in England. It is ofthe same colour as the last described specimen, but is not so large, measuring in expanse from two and a half to three and a half inches. The tips of the fore-wings are broadly marked with black, shading off to brown, crossed with a band of white spots. Four of these spots are of a quadrilateral form, and much larger than the rest. The outer margins of all four wings are bordered with black, freely dotted with white. There are three black spots on the centre of the hind-wings of the female; the male has four, the fourth, which is largest, being placed under the principal vein. The under is similar in markings and colouring to the upper side, but the white spots are more pronounced, and the tawny yellow somewhat paler; the apex of each fore-wing is moreover tipped with yellow, instead of being black like the upperside. The larva is very similar to that of the Plexippus. It is somewhat smaller, however, has six fleshy horns instead of four, and the transverse gold and black stripes are interspersed with white spots instead of stripes. It feeds gregariously with the above variety on the “Arbol de Seda,” and appears at the same time, in the same locality, and in equal numbers.When it changes to the pupa state it resembles closely the bright green chrysalis of its companion, only it is not quite so large.
PlateII.—Fig. 3.
This butterfly, a variety of the Chrysippus, is rare in Teneriffe. It is found commonly in Africa and Western Asia, and is a transition variety between the Chrysippus and Alcippus. It has whitish hind-wings, rather silvery looking, with orange markings within the black border. The hind-wings have less white upon them than those of the Alcippus. It is similar in all respects and habits, mode of feeding, etc., to the Chrysippus, and is found gregariously with it. When kept collectively, about one in fifty of the chrysalides proves to be of this variety. The caterpillars of the three varieties of Danais described are about four weeks before turning to chrysalides, and remain in that state from two to three weeks before emerging to the imago.
This is the fourth variety of the genus Danais, and is authentically claimed as one of the Teneriffe butterflies, though by no means commonly found. It varies from the Chrysippus in having no brown apical patch on the fore-wings, and it also has no band of white spots across them. It measures from two and a half to three and a half inches across the wings. It is not an inhabitant of England, but is commonly found in North Africa and Western Asia.
PlateIII.—Figs. 1 and 2.
This butterfly is one of the most beautiful Fritillarys, and is also one of the largest of Teneriffe butterflies, measuring in expanse from three and a half to four inches.
It mostly frequents woods and meadows, not often being met with below an altitude of fifteen hundred feet above the sea. It is found in South Europe, and isalso met with in Africa. The time of its appearance commences in May, and continues during the summer months. The larva is purplish-brown with black markings; it feeds on heartsease. The upper and under side differ greatly, as may be seen in the illustrations. The prevailing colour of the upper surface is a beautiful bronze green, tinged with yellow on the fore-wings. The bronze green colour is freely marked all over by velvety black oblong spots, dashes, and lines, the margin of each wing having a continuous scalloped line of black. The body and hind-wings are very feathered and downy. The underside of the fore-wings is a brilliant pink-red and black colour, with an apical patch of green, having yellow markings. The hind-wings are green with a long irregular stripe of silver down the centre of each, the stripe being fringed on the outer edge by five silver dots. There is a marginal silver band with a fine yellow line running along the outer edge of the hind-wings. The body is green on the upper, and buff-yellow on the under-side, the legs being of the latter colour. There is not much difference between the male and female.
PlateIII.—Figs. 3 and 4.
This exquisite butterfly, which is about two inches in expanse, is known in England, where it is accounted a great rarity, by the common name Queen of Spain Fritillary, and it is not very commonly found in Teneriffe. The caterpillar is a greyish brown with a white dorsal line, spotted with black, and having two brownish lines on the sides. The spines are reddish and the legs yellow. It feeds on the heartsease, violet, etc. The upper surface is a tawny orange colour with many distinct rounded black spots. On the under-side the hind-wings are brownish yellow with very large oval silver spots interspersed with smaller ones. The fore-wings have black spots of various sizes, and five or six apical silver spots. The butterfly is found mostly on high ground in barrancos; but also in fields and gardens from the months of March to September, though in some years it appears earlier. It flits quickly along the paths in the barrancos, settling at short distances, very oftenjust out of reach of the net, and this liveliness often necessitates a long walk after a specimen. The antennæ are furnished with a round thick nob at the end. There is no very marked difference in the male and female.
PlateIII.—Fig. 7.
This richly-coloured butterfly, known in England as the Red Admiral, is very rare in the Canary Islands. The ground-colour of the upper surface of the fore-wings is a velvety black, shading off to brown at the base. A bright red oblique band crosses the wings, and four large oblong white spots, with four or five smaller ones, are grouped on the apex. These again are bordered by several faint blue spots, quite at the tip. The hind-wings are blackish brown, with a broad red margin, in which are four black dots, and some blue spots are marked on the lower angle of the wings. On the underside the fore-wings are black, with several steely blue lines, the red band across the centre being clearly defined. The apex of the wings is brownishyellow, marked with white. The hind-wings are most beautifully variegated with steely blue, black, and buff. The antennæ are long and slender, abruptly forming a knot at the end, which is tipped with white. The larva is dusky green in colour, with a yellow line running down its back and sides; it is sparingly coloured with short stubby hairs, and is found gregariously on the nettle-leaf. Gold spots are freely sprinkled over the brown chrysalis. The caterpillar stage lasts five or six weeks, the butterfly appearing in another three or four. The larva suspends itself by the tail, often wrapping itself in a nettle-leaf, on which it feeds. If the pupa is gathered from the nettles for breeding, it should be fastened in the cage in the same position, head downwards. Disappointment is often experienced in the number of butterflies that emerge from the chrysalis state, so many being attacked by ants, &c.
The caterpillars are found gregariously with the Callirhoe, which is the commonest species of Pyrameis found in the Islands. Among many reared, three only proved to be Atalanta butterflies. It is found in Teneriffe from January to June.
PlateIII.—Fig. 6.
This is the most common butterfly of the Pyrameis genus found in the Islands. It is similar in colouring to the last described, but it has a much broader red oblique indented stripe on the fore-wings. The white apical markings are not so many or large, and it has no blue spots on the tips of the fore-wings.
The habits and locality of the caterpillar and chrysalis are so like those of the Atalanta, that description is not needed.
In rearing many specimens, two butterflies proved to have bright yellow on the hind-wings in place of the red band. Whether they are a distinct variety or not, cannot at present be positively stated.[5]
[5]SeeAppendix C.
[5]SeeAppendix C.
PlateII.—Fig. 5.
This insect, which is the English Painted Lady,might at first sight be taken for a faded Atalanta. The caterpillar lives generally solitary on hollyhock, nettle, or mallow, curling itself up in a leaf It is of a grey-brown colour, thickly sprinkled with hairs, a yellow line fringed by reddish dots runs along each side. It is found in most localities up to a considerable elevation, from February till well on into the summer. The butterfly is of a tawny red colour, shading off to brown at the base of the fore-wings, with dark markings and oblong black spots. The apex of the wings is marked and edged in white, similar to the Atalanta. The hind-wings are of the same tawny red colour, having a line of five round black spots running along each lower margin. The fore-wings are marked on the under-side as above, the colour, however, being redder. The hind-wings are pale buff, olive brown, and white, having four or five blue-black eyes near the lower margin, the two centre eyes being smaller than the others, which are circled by black and white. Its flight is very swift, and its erratic and rapid gyrations from side to side make it a difficult specimen to net.
PlateII.—Fig. 4.
This is a scarce variety in Teneriffe of the butterfly just described. It is commonly found in America, and some few insects have been taken in England. It is similar in colouring to the Cardui, but somewhat brighter. The flight of the insect is steadier, and this, together with the brightness in colour, distinguishes it from others of the same family when seen flying in company. It is found in barrancos and gardens, and has been netted in a locality about 600 feet above the sea near Orotava, together with the last two butterflies described. All three specimens were seen flitting in company, the Callirhoe and Cardui predominating in number, with a few specimens of the Huntera dispersed among them. The upper surface is brick-red, marked with black, the fore-wings having a dark apical patch, with several white spots. The hind-wings have five blue spots, encircled by black, near the lower margin. Beneath, the fore-wings are of a most beautiful red colour, interspersed with black, grey-brown, and white, and having two eyes on the apex. The hind-wings are of a lovely grey-brown tinge, liberally veined with white, having a whitish uneven band down the centre. This band has two large eyes, with blue centres outside it. On the edge of the wings three grey-blue lines are seen, making the tout ensemble a most exquisite reverse, and the greatest contrast to the upper surface. It is usually found from April to August. Though faded and small specimens were found earlier, the beauty of the insect is not seen till April. The caterpillar is brown, sparingly covered with hairs, and has bright red spots down its sides. It is rather larger than the Cardui larva.
PlateIII.—Fig. 5.
This is not an English butterfly, though it is somewhat similar to the Speckled Wood Argus (Parage Ægeria). It is very commonly found in the Islands in most localities up to three or four thousand feet above the sea.It measures in expanse from two and a half to three inches. Those found early in the year are of a smaller and duller colour than those netted later on. It is of a rich brown colour, the fore-wings being freely marked with orange-yellow spots. The hind-wings are plentifully feathered at the base, and have a long dash of yellow down them, with three dark eyes near the margin, which is scalloped with faint white. The under-side of the fore-wings is lighter in colour than the surface, though similar in markings. The hind-wings are of a uniform olive-brown shade, with a long uneven silvery stripe half-way down the centre. There is no very decided knob on the end of the antennæ, which only thicken slightly towards the end.
This brown butterfly resembles the English Large Meadow Brown (E. Janira), but is of a richer colour and larger size, measuring in expanse about two and a half to three inches. The female, which differs largely from the male in colour and markings, is of an ashy-brown colour, the fore-wings being orange-tawny,leaving only an uneven marginal band of grey-brown. There is an apical eye of black, with a small white centre. The hind-wings are ashy-grey, with a marginal orange-tawny band. The body and base of the lower wings are freely feathered. The under-side is similar in colouring, only lighter; the apical eyes are more strongly marked; the hind-wings are of an orange-brown tint, the orange band being slightly defined on this side. The male has no orange-tawny markings on the surface, only a slight shade of yellow being seen on the fore-wings, shimmering through the uniform brown colour of the insect. There is a small black eye, with a white central dot on the apex of each fore-wing. On the under-side the fore-wings of the male are orange-tawny, the black eye being larger and more pronounced than on the surface. The hind-wings of the male are of a uniform olive-brown colour. It is found in barrancos, meadows and rough places, from the coast up to a moderately high altitude, from April to September; the male appears first in the greatest numbers, and towards June the female is also found in great quantities. The caterpillar has not been observed.
PlateII.—Fig. 7.
This is a brown butterfly common in many parts of Southern and Central Europe, though not found in England. It is a rare insect in Teneriffe, and is only met with high up in the mountains, chiefly at Vilaflor, and on the south part of the island, about July and August. It measures in expanse from two to three inches, and is of a uniform brown colour, having a few white markings, which vary much in different specimens, on the fore-wings. Two large brown spots are seen at the outer margin of each fore-wing, interspersed with small white spots. The hind-wings are brown, shading to lighter colour at the base. The under-side is prettily mottled, and streaked with grey-brown, the two dark spots seen on the margin being well defined. The larva and chrysalis have not been observed.
PlateII.—Fig. 8.
This is a small Skipper, the only member of this familyfound in Teneriffe. It resembles the English Lulworth Skipper, and frequents damp places near the water-courses, though somewhat partial and scarce. In a limited spot near Orotava it has been found in quantities; and at Tacoronti, where butterflies abound, some have been taken. The whole surface is of an orange-bronze colour with slight brown markings. The antennæ are short and club-like; the head is large, and the body thickish. It is found from April till June, but solitary specimens are sometimes met with earlier in the year.