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RECENT LITERATURE ON LEPIDOPTERA
(Under the supervision of Peter F. Bellinger)
Under this heading are included abstracts of papers and books of interest to lepi-dopterists. The world's literature is searched systematically, and it is intended that every work on Lepidoptera published after 194-6 will be noticed here; omissions of papers more than 3 or 4 years old should be called to Dr. Bellinger's attention. New genera and higher categories are shown in CAPITALS, with types in parentheses; new species and subspecies are noted, with type localities if given in print. Larval foodplants are usually listed. Critical comments by abstractors may be made. Papers of only local interest and papers from The Lepidopterists' Neivs are listed without abstract. Readers, particularly outside of North America, interested in assisting with this very large task, are invited to write Dr. Bellinger (Osborn Zoological Lab., Yale University, New Haven 11, Conn., U.S.A.) Abstractors' initials are as follows: [P.B.] — P. F. Bellinger; [I. C] I. F. B. Common; [W. C] — W. C. Cook; [A. D.] — A. Diakonoff; [W. H.] — W. Hackman; [J. M.] — J. Moucha; [E. M.] — E. G. Munroe; [N.O.] — N. S. Obraztsov; [C. R.] — C. L. Remington; [J. T.] — J. W. Tilden ; [P. V.] — P. E. L. Viette.
B. SYSTEMATTCS AND NOMENCLATURE
Adamczewski, Stanislaw, "Notes on the plume-moths, II. Capperia trichodactyla (Dennis et Schiffermuller) 1775, in Poland (Lep., Alucitidae)" [in Polish; English summary]-Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 18: pp. 142-155. 1948. Gives the synonymy of C. trichodactyla (=Oxyptilus leonuri, ;=0. affinis). In Central Europe two generations are recorded. The host-plant is Leonurus cardiaca L. [J.M.]
Adamczewski, Stanislaw. "Supplements and rectifications to the lepidopterological fauna of Poland, II" [in Polish; English summary]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 20: pp. 75-93. 1950. Discusses a number of faunistic papers; 3 spp. are new for Poland. New synonymy: Sedina bilttneri (^Rhizedra lutosa ab. rufovenosa) ; 2 forms of Phragma-tobia fuliginosa also synonymized. [J. M.]
Agenjo, Ramon, Fdunula lepidopterologica almeriense. 370 pp., 24 pis., 3 5 maps. Madrid: Consejo Sup. Invest. Cient. 16 June 1952. Lepidoptera of the province of Al-meria, in southeastern Spain. Describes as new: (Tineidae) REISSER1TA (type Tinea haasi) ; SUBPENTAGONA (type Tinea ligunelia) ; CRASSICORNELLA (type Tineola crassicornella) ; (Eupistidae) Eupista horatioella (Almeria) ; (Scythri-didae) Bryophaga aben-humeya (Laujar de Andarax, Almeria; (Gelechiidae) VN-CUSTRIDONTA (type Aristotelia trinotellus) ; (Tortricidae) Bactra mediterranea (Canada de San Urbano, Almeria) ; (Crambidae) Cramhus mendizabali (Adra, Almeria) ; (Pyraustidae) Cybalomia cruzce (Almeria) ; Anonia (ZEAPHAGUS) (type Pyrausta nubilalis) ; Boreophila (subg. HARPADISPAR) (type Botys diffusalis) ; (Geometridse) COSTACONVEXA (type Xanthorhoe polygrammata) ; ALMERIA (type Cidaria kalischata) ; RHODOMETRIN/E; CASILDA (type Rhodometra an-thophilaria consecraria) ; Sterrha urcitana (Almeria), S. herbuloti (Almeria); also several "forms". [See review in Lepid. News, vol. 9: p. 160] [P. B.]
Alberti, Burchard, "Zur Stammesgeschichte und Systematik der Zygaenini (Lep. Zygaeni-d£e)" [in German]. Deutsche Ent. Zeits., N. F., vol. 2: pp. 301-321, 5 pis. 15 Nov. 1955. Summarizes in part the conclusions of his monographic paper on the Zygsnidas (1955). Lists genera of Zygaenini, with revised definitions and (except for Zygcena) lists of supp. Redefines Epizygcena, basing its distinction from Zygcena on the S genitalia. Discusses at length the $ genitalia in Zygcena; also surveys the variation in number of hind tibial spurs in this genus. Subgeneric divisions in Zygcena cannot yet be exactly denned. [P. B.]
Alberti, Burchard, "Zur Aufrecht-Frage von Zygcena transalpina Esp., angelicce O. und elegans Bgff. (Lep. Zygaenidae)" [in German]. Deutsche Ent. Zeits., N.F., vol. 3: pp. 91-96, 2 figs. 15 April 1956. On the basis of genital morphology regards first two as distinct, at least as 'semispecies'; doubts that elegans is specifically separable from angelicce. [P. B.]
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Amsel, H. G., "Eine neue maltesische Uomceosoma-KxX. (Lepidoplera: Pyralidae)" [In German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol. 41: pp. 248-250, 2 figs. 1 Aug. 1951. Describes as new H. Valletta (Malta). [P. B.]
Amsel, H. G., "Two new Micro-Lepidoptera from Malta." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 172-174, 5 figs. [20] Aug. 1952. Describes as new OEgoconia deluccai (Salina) ; Apatema fascinata melitensis (Malta). Raises A. fascinata var. 'impunctella' to specific rank. [P. B.]
Amsel, H. G., "Ueber einige von Hampson beschriebene palaarktische Pyraliden (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)" [in German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol. 42: pp. 40-70, 46 figs. 15 Nov. 1952. Describes as new MARD1NIA (type Sterna ferrealis) ; TR1-GONUNCUS (type Cybalomia inglorialis) ; NAMANGANIA (type Diasemia totalis) ; DUZULLA (type Phlyctcenodes subhyalinalis). Study of type material of 35 spp. describes by Hampson (1900). Selects neotype for Talis pallidalis (type destroyed). Transfers Aglossa pulverealis to Agriope; Constantia leucographalis to Mac-roclonia, C. persinualis & C. canifusalis to Dattinia; Pionea albescentalis to Cholius; Stenia nervosalis to Arnia; Phlyctcenodes rhabdalis to Loxostege; Pyrausta russulata-lis to Evergestis ; Noetuelia arcuatalis to Evergestis; Pyrausta catilualis to Pionea; Pionea vestal is to Em pre pes; Tegostoma paralis to JEschremori. More or less extensive redescriptions; $ genitalia of many spp. figured. [P. B.]
Amsel, H. G., & J. Klimesch, "Eine neue deutsche, Hummelnester bewohnende Moodna-Art (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)" [in German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol. 44/45: pp. 486-491, 1 pi., 7 figs. 1 Aug. 1955. Describes as new M. bombylicolella (Hamburg; reared from nest of Bombus hypnorum) ; describes setal pattern and other characters of larva. [P. B.]
Aubert, J. F., "Revision preliminaire des geometrides Calostigia Hb. {Cidaria auct.) du groupe de C. austriacaria H.S." [in French]. Rev. franc Lepid., vol. 15: pp. 107-133, 118 figs., 3 pis. 25 May 1956. This paper is largely a translation of the same article published, with the collaboration of R. Loberbauer, in Zeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 40 (1955). [P. V.]
Benander, P., "Phalonia trajvenfelti n. sp. (Lep. Tortr.)" [in German]. Opusc. Ent., vol. 14: p. 48, 2 figs. 25 May 1949. Type locality Listerlandet Peninsula, Blekinge, Sweden. [P. B.]
Bennett, N. H., "Two new species of Lycasnidae from South East Africa." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 170-173, 2 figs. "Aug." [29 Sept.] 1954. Describes as new EUTHECTA, and type E. cooksoni (Dondo Forest, Portuguese E. Africa) ; Cnodontes penningtoni (Lobatzi, Cape Prov.). [P. B.]
Bennett, N. H., "A new Delias from the central highlands of New Guinea (Lepidoptera, Pieridse)." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 81-83, 1 pi. April 1956. Describes as new D. anamesa (above Daulo Pass, Asaro-Chimbu Dividing Range). [P. B.]
Berger, L. A., "New forms of Colias (Lep. Pieridae) collected in Arabia by Major H. St. J. B. Philby, C. I. E." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 171-172. "July" [4 Aug.] 1953. Describes as new C. electo philbyi (Taif, S. Hejaz). Names 2 'forms'. [P. B.]
Berger, L. A., "Un Celcenorrhinus nouveau du Congo Beige (Lepidoptera-Hesperiidae)" [in French]. Mem. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 27: pp. 92-95, 10 figs. 1956. Describes as new C. selysi (Belgian Congo) ; species confused with C. boadicea. [P. V.]
Betrem, J. G., & L. L. J. Ossowski, "The nomenclature of Acanthopsyche junodi Hey-laerts (Lepidoptera: Psychidae)." Proc. Roy. Ent. Soc. London (B), vol 25: pp. 205-209, 1 fig. 31 Dec. 1956. Describes as new CHALIOPSIS (as subgenus of Kotochal-ia) ; type A junodi. Summarizes taxonomic history and points out differences between K. junodi and type of Acanthopsyche. Sinks Chaliella to Kotochalia. [P. B.]
Betz, J.-T., uMelitaa aurinia Rott. en Algerie" [in French]. Rev. franc. Lepid., vol. 15: pp. 143-144, 1 double pi. Nov. 1956. Note on M. aurinia in North Africa; describes as new M. a. barraguei. On the beautiful plate the generic name and one author's name do not agree with those in the text, and one author's name is omitted. Series of Euphydryas a. barraguei, E. desfontainii, and E. d. gibrati are figured. [P. V.]
Blackie, J. E. H., "The generic name Mesoacidalia Reuss (Lep., Geometridae)." Ento-mologist, vol. 86: p. 190. "Aug." [14 Sept.] 1953. Objects, unfortunately without "legal" grounds, to use of this unhappy name for a fritillary. [P. B.]
Bleszynski, Stanislaw, "Studies of the genus Cramhus F. (Lepidoptera-Crambidae)" [in Polish; Russian and English summaries]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 21: pp. 61-101, 19 pis. 1951. Important study about the systematics of Crambidae. The $ and 9 genitalia of many spp. are studied. [J. M.]
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Bleszynski, Stanislaw, "Studies on the Crambidae. Part VII. Studies on the European species of the "Pediasia fas cell in ell a" Hbn.-group" [in English ; Russian and Polish summaries]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 22: pp. 140-169, 65 figs. 1952. Describes as new: P. adamczevjskii (Guberii, Ural Mts.) ; P. scireptella (Sarepta, S. Russia) ; P. hubn-eri (Sarepta); P. sojfneri (Gorlowka, S. Russia). All new spp. and genitalia are figured. [J. M.]
Boursin, Charles, "A new Maltese subspecies of Leucania putrescens Hiibner. (Contribution to the study of the 'Agrotidas-Trifinae', LIII)." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 132-135, 2 figs. [11] June 1952. Describes as new L. p. vallettai (Malta). Compares $ genitalia of L. putrescens and L. punctosa. [P. B.]
Boursin, Ch., "Description d'un nouveau genre palearctique (Lep. Phal. Zenobiinae) (note preliminaire)" [in French]. Bull. mens. Soc. Linn. Lyon, vol. 25: pp. 124-125. May 1956. Describes as new PSEUDENARGIA (type species regina Stgr.) New genus contains also basilissa Brdt. and ulicis Stgr.; it is allied to Phlogophora and Habrynthis. [P. V.]
Bowden, J. "New species of African stem-boring Agrotidae (Lepidoptera)" Bull. Ent. Res., vol. 41: pp. 415-428, 23 figs. Oct. 1956. Describes as new CARELIS, and type C. albula (Kwadaso, near Kumasi, Gold Coast; from Selena verrucosa) ; PCECOPA, and type P. mediopuncta (Kwadaso; from Rottbcellia compressa, etc.); MANGA, and type M. basilinea (Nyankpala, near Tamale, Gold Coast; from Pennisetum sp.) ; Busseola quadrata (Akinson, near Kumasi, Gold Coast; from Setaria chevalieri, etc.), B. phaia (Henderson, S. Rhodesia; from Pennisetum perpureum), B. segeta (Serere Exp. Sta., Uganda; from Sorghum vertilliflorum, etc). Transfers Calamistis nubifera to Manga. Keys to these and related genera, and to 5 spp. similar to Busseola fusca. [P. B.]
Bowden, S. R, "Timing of imaginal development in male and female hybrid Pieridae (Lep.)." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 255-264, 2 figs. "Nov. 1953" [19 Jan. 1954]. In hybrids between Pieris napi and P. bryonies the normal sequence of emergence ( $ slightly before $ ) is upset; this would serve as a barrier to gene exchange and supports the separation of the spp. [P. B~]
Bradley, J. D., "Two new species of Meharia (Lep., Cossidae)." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 241-244, 4 figs. [10] Nov. 1952. Describes as new M. phiibyi (Kashabiya, Arabia), M. tanganyikce (Ngaruka, Tanganyika). Transfers Alarona semilactea to Meharia (from Psychidae). Catalogue of the 5 spp. of the genus. [P. B.]
Bradley, J. D., "On Harmoclona Busck, 1914 (Lep., Arrhenoplianidae), with descriptions of a new species, of a supplementary wing-coupling device present, and some new synonymy." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 61-66, 2 pis. [20] March 1953. Describes as new H. hilethera (Bibianaha, Gold Coast). Sinks Ptychoxena to Harmoclona. Describes & figures genitalia of 3 known spp. [P. B.]
Bradley, J. D., "A new Olethreutes (Lepidoptera: Olethreutidae) from Malaya." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 195-196, 3 figs. "Sept." [28 Oct.] 1954. Describes as new O. leveri (Port Dixon, Malaya; on Sonneratia griffithii). [P. B.]
Bradley, J. D., "A new clearwing moth from West Africa predaceous on scale-insects (Lep: ^Egeriidas). Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 203-205, 5 figs. Aug. 1956. Describes as new CERITRYPETES, and type C. idiotropha (Ibadan, Nigeria) ; larvae feed on Ceroplastis sp. [P. B.]
Bradley, J. D., "A new genus for Tortrix postvittana (Walker) and certain other Australian and New Zealand species (Lepidoptera: Torticidae) ." Bull. Ent. Res., vol. 47: pp. 101-105, 2 pis. March 1956. Describes as new AUSTROTORTRIX (type T. post-vittana) ; transfers 10 other spp. here from Tortrix & Caccecia, and sinks 2 spp. of Tortrix to A, postvittana. [P. B.]
Bradley, J. D., "A new species of Opogona (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) from Malaya." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 155-156, 2 figs. June 1956. Describes as new O. theobroma (Selangor; on dead cocoa stem). [P. B.]
Bradley, J. D., "Microlepidoptera from Lord Howe Island a ad Norfolk Island." Bull. Brit. Mils. {Nat. Hist.) — Ent., vol 4: pp. 143-164, 26 figs. April 1956. Describes as new, from Lord Howe Island: (Olethreutidae) Lobesia eustales; (Carposinidae) Car-posina euphanes; (CEcophoridas) Elceonema aneusema; (Cosmopterygidae) Pyroderces anoista; Batrachedra eurema; (Gracillariidae) Acrocercops tomia; (Lyonetiidae) Opogona euchcetes; Decadarchis leucocyma. From Norfolk Island: (Gelechiidae) Aniso-placa cosmia; (Lyonetiidae) Comodica semiades; Opogona psola; (Tineidae) NOR-FOLKIA, and type N. hilderi; EMP/ESTA (type Tinea capnitis). Sinks Elachista
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synethes to E. archceonoma. Records of 7 known spp. (Tortricidae, CEcophoridae, Gly-phipterygidae, Elachistidae, Schoenotenidae) with descriptive notes on some. [P. B.] Bradley, J. D., "Presence de la famille des Arrhenophanidae a Madagascar, avec descriptions de deux nouvelles especes" [introduction in French, descriptions in English]. Rev. franc. Ent , vol. 23: pp. 132-135, 4 figs. 1 July 1956. Records presence of Arrhenophanidae in Madagascar. Describes as new Harmaclona malgassica and H. berberea.
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Braun, Annette F., "A new species of gall-forming Bucculatrix from Florida " Ent. News, vol. 67: pp. 67-90. 1956. Describes as new B. needhami (Englewood, Florida; on Helianthus agrestis). [J. T.]
Brooks, C. Joslin, "A new subspecies of Ragadia (Lep. Satyridae)." Entomologist, vol. 85: p. 167. [7] July 1952. Describes as new R. makuta dempoensis (Mt. Deuipo, W. Sumatra). [P. B.]
Brown, F. Martin, "The Papilios of Ecuador (Rhopalocera, Lepidoptera)." Rev. Ecua-torian Ent. Parasitol., vol. 1, no. 3: pp. 41-60; no. 4: pp. 95-112; vol. 2: pp. 65-81; 17 pis. July, Oct. 1953; Jan./April 1954. Keys to genera (Battus, Papilio, Graphmm), sections, spp., & sspp. Notes on recognition and distribution of each form. 60 spp. are included ; most are figured. [P. B ]
Bryk, Felix, "De Geers Insektensammlung eine Fundgrube von uabekannten Linneschen Typen!" [in German]. Opusc. Ent., vol. 14: pp. 77-80. 25 May 1949. Believes that many specimens in De Geer's collection in Uppsala are types or iconotypes of Linne's spp. Comments on the significance of names of persons associated with the diagnoses in Linne's works. [P. B.]
Bryk, Felix, "Eine neue schwedische Unterart von Melitcea cinxia (L.) (Lep.)" [in German]. Opusc. Ent., vol. 15: pp. 209-210. 1 Dec. 1950. Describes as new M. c. winbladi (Gotland). [P. B.]
Bryk, Felix, uPararge achine (Scop.) in Ostasien. Eine Revision" [in German]. Ent. Tidskr., vol. 74: pp. 38-45, 8 figs. 18 June 1953. Describes as new P. a. kenteiana (Kentei), P. a. uralensis (Ural Mts.) ; also one 'form'. Survey of Asiatic sspp.; regards P. a. eximia as distinct from P. a. achinoides. Notes on generic assignment of achine. [P. B.]
Bryk, Felix, "Zur Frage der Stellung der Dismorphiinae im Systeme (Lepidoptera: olim Pieridae pro parte)" [in German]. Ent. Tidskr., vol. 76: pp. 16-19, 2 figs. 22 June 1955. Proposes DISMORPHIID^ and LEPTIDIIN^E n.n. (to replace Grote's invalid spellings) ; maintains that family is distinct from Pieridae, but rejects Heiker-tinger's suggestion that it belongs in Nymphalidae. [P. B.]
Burdick, William N., "A new concept for the Ccenonympha of the Front Range of Colorado (Satyridae)." Lepid. News, vol. 10: pp. 81-86, 1 fig. 12 Dec. 1956. Describes as new C. inornata phantasma (Eldora, Boulder Co., Colo.). [P. B.]
Burmann, Karl, "Crambus luctiferellus Hb. und luctuellus H. S. — zwei gu'e Arten (Microlepidoptera, Pyralidae). (Zusammenfassung meiner bisherigen Beobachlung-sergebnissc)" [in German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol. 41: pp. 137-157, 1 pi., 2 figs. 1 Aug. 1951. Distinguishes spp. on pattern and genitalic characters; summarizes taxonomic history; describes variation & names several 'forms.' [P. B.J
Clarke, J. F. Gates, "A new genus and species of North American Olethreutidde (Lepidoptera: Laspeyresiinae." Journ. Wash. Acad. Sci., vol. 41: pp. 46-47, 6 figs. 18 Jan. 1951. Describes as new CORTIC1VORA, C. clarki (North Guilford, Connecticut; on Red Pine). [P. B.]
Clarke, J. F. Gates, "New species of Gelechiidae from Argentina (Lepidoptera)." Journ. Wash. Acad. Sci.} vol. 41: pp. 144-146, correction p. 199, 10 figs. 25 April 1951. Describes as new Parastega hemisigna (Tigre, Argentina) ; Aristotelia perplexa (Tigre), A. parephoria (Tucuman). [P. B.]
Clarke, J. F. Gates, "New species of Olethreutidae from Argentina (Lepidoptera)." Journ. Wash. Acad. Sci., vol. 41: pp. 296-299, 12 figs. 24 Sept. 1951. Describes as new Anchylopera plumbata (Tigre) ; Episimus unguiculus (Tigre) ; Cryptophlebia carpophagoides (Tucuman). [P .B.]
Clarke, J. F. Gates, "A new carpenterworm from Florida (Lepidoptera: Cossidae)." Journ. Wash. Acad. Sci., vol. 42: pp. 156-158, 6 figs. 28 May 1952. Describes as new Prionoxystus baccharidis (Coral Gables, Fla.; on Baccharis sp.). [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Colias calida Verity: the correct name for the butterfly lately added to the British list." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 166-168. 15 June 1952. Claims that name australis has not been proved to apply to sp. feeding on Hippo-crepis co?nosa. [P. B.]
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Cockayne, E. A., "Oressigena — a nomen nudum=" Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol 64: pp. 291-292. 15 Oct. 1952. Race of Dysstroma concinnata. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "A subspecies of Plusia gamma Linnaeus." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: pp. 193-195. 15 Aug. 1953. Suggests that small, pale British immigrants, producing dark larvae, belong to an eastern Mediterranean ssp. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Dysstroma truncata Hufnagel ssp. concinnata Stephens.1' Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: pp. 273-275. 15 Oct. 1953. Reduces concinnata to ssp. and sinks oressigena to concinnata; discusses variation in truncata in western Britsh Isles. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Lectotypes of one subspecies and two aberrations of British Geo-metridae." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: p. 193. 15 Aug. 1953. Including type of Sterrha ochrata cantiata. [P. B.]
Collenette, C. L., "The family Lymantriidae (Lep.)." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 32-33. [23] Feb. 1953. Lists numbers of spp. and sspp. in each of the 3 major zoogeographi-cal regions, and British Museum representation of spp. and types. 199 genera, 2445 spp. recognized. [P. B.]
Collenette, C. L., "New Lymantriidae (Lepidoptera, Heterocera) from French Guinea, West Africa." Bull. Inst, franc. Afr. Noire, vol. 17: pp. 915-917, 2 figs. July 1955. Describes as new Euproctis pasteopa (Ziela) ; E. perpusilla nimba (Ziela). Names aberration of Dasychira bacchans. [P. B.]
Collenette, C. L., "A catalogue of the Lymantriidae of Madagascar (Lepidoptera)." Na-uraliste malgache, vol. 7: pp. 167-179. 1956. Describes as new Marblepsis micca, M. ephala, M. mona; Euproctis pallilimba, E. moramanga, E. scmse,; HUMAROA (type brontonepha Collenette), H. epiclithra; PELOROSES (type prcestans Saalmuller) ; Lymantria oinoa. [P. V.]
Crotch, W. J. B., "A new hybrid race of the genus Philosamia." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: pp. 281-282, 1 fig. 15 Oct. 1953. Describes and names hybrid between P. canningi and P. oh s cur a; regards these as sspp. of P. cynthia. Hybrid has usual dark and light areas of ground color reversed, and is said to breed true. [P. B.]
Daniel, Franz, "Eine alpine Unterart von Selenephora lunigera Esp. (Lep. Lasio-campidae)" [in German]. Mitt. Muchner Ent. Ges., vol. 42: pp. 125-129, 1 pi. 15 Nov. 1952. Describes as new S. I. burmanni (Umhausen, Tirol). [P. B.]
Daniel, Franz, "Zwei neue siidamerikanische Arctiiden-Arten (Lep.-Het.)" [in German]. Mitt. Miincher Ent. Ges., vol. 42: pp. 130-133, 1 pi. 15 Nov. 1952. Describes as new Amastus zischkai (Liriuni, Dep. Cochabamba, Bolivia, 3100 m.) ; Prumala hcenkei (Yungas del Palmar, Bolivia, 2000 m.). [P. B.]
Daniel, Franz, "Monographic der Cossidae. I. (Lep.-Het.). Kritische Beurteilung der bisher dem Genus Stygia Latr. zugeteilten Arten" [in German]. Mitt Milnchner Ent. Ges., vol. 44/45: pp. 159-181, 1 pi. 1 Aug. 1955. Describes as new PSYCHIDOSTY-GIA (type Stygia colchica). Transfers S. ledereri & S. psyche to Dieida (Zeuzerinas) ; S. tricolor, S. deratis, & S. cethiops to Psychidostygia. Repeats and discusses earlier descriptions and gives additional information on above spp. and on S. australis & S. hades. [P. B.]
Das, G. M., "New psychids (Lep. Psychidse) from Assam." Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist., 12th ser., vol. 9: pp. 526-528, 3 figs. July 1956. Describes as new CATHOPSYCHE (type Acanthopsyche reidi) ; PSOMOCOLAX, and type P. katani (Tocklai, Assam) ; Clania mahanti (Tocklai). Figures venation. [P. B.]
Diakonoff, A., "Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der Sumba-Expedition des Museums fiir Volkerkunde und des Naturhistorischen Museums in Basel, 1949. Microlepidoptera. Part I" [in English]. Ferhandl. Naturforsch. Ges. Basel, vol. 63: pp. 137-152, 15 figs. 30 July 1952. Describes as new (Phaloniidae) : Clysiana sumbana (Mau Marru, E. Sumba) ; (Tortricinae) Homona umbrigera (Baing, E. Sumba) ; ISODEMIS (type Batodes serpentinana) ; Mimeoclysia dentata (Lokojengo, central Sumba). Figures genitalia of new entities and of relatives of C. sumbana. Records, with synonymy, distribution, and notes, 1 phaloniid, 10 tortricines, 1 schoenorenid. [P. B.]
Diakonoff, A., "Opmerkingen over Bactra Stephens (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae" [in Dutch]. Ent. Berichten, vol. 16: pp. 147-149. 1 Aug. 1956.
Diakonoff, A., & H. E. Hinton, "Observations on species of Lepidoptera infesting stored products. XV: On a new genus of Nemapogoninae (Tineidae)." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 31-36, 18 figs. Feb. 1956. Describes as new HAPLOT1NEA (type Tinea insect-ella) ; also describes mature larva of H. ditella. [P. B.]
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Draudt, M., "Beitrage zur Kenntnis der Agrotiden-Fauna Chinas. Aus den Ausbeuten Dr. H. Hone's (Beitrag zur Fauna Sinica)" [in German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol 40: pp. 1-174, 18 pis. 1 Oct. 1950. Describes as new: (Mominse) Diphthera hbnei (Li-kiang); (Apatelinas) Craniophora taipaishana (Tai-pei-shan), C. simil-Vrma (A-tun-tse), C. inquieta (W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Acronycta geminata (Batang), A. yangtseana (Batang; A-tun-tse), A. metaxantha funesta (Hoeng-shan) ; Trisul-oides nigerrima (Li-kiang) ; (Bryophilinae) Bryophila prasina (Mien-shan), B. canis-parsa (Li-kiang), B. tripuncta (Mien-shan), B. brunneola (Li-kiang), B. minutissima (W. Tien-mu-shan), B. m. hunana (Hoeng-shan) ; CHYTOBRYA, and type C. bry-ophiloides (A-tun-tse; Mien-shan), C. fraudatrix (Batang; A-tun-tse), C. perlopsis (Batang), C. alblda (Yangtse-tal, Batang) ; GEderemia nanala (A-tun-tse), (E. esox (Tai-pei-shan, etc.); (Hadeninse) Trichestra chinensis (Li-kiang, etc.), T. persimilis (Batang, 5000 m.) ; Discestra mienshani (Mien-shan) ; Odontestra atuntseana (A-tun-tse), O. roseornarginata (Hoeng-shan; W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Anarta albicilia (Batang; A-tun-tse); Lasiestra alpina (Batang, 5000 m.), L. poliades (Batang, 5000 m.), L. leuconephra (A-tun-tse; Batang), L. aplectoides (A-tun-tse; Li-kiang); Polia albir-ena (Tai-pei-shan), P. lasiestrina (Batang; Li-kiang), P. yuennana (A-tun-tse; Be-tang), P. costirufa (Batang, 2600 m.), P. roseipicta (A-tun-lse), P. griseifusa (A-tun-tse, etc.), P. albomixta (Li-kiang), P. atrax (A-tun-tse), P. suavina (Hoeng-shan), P. abnormis (Tai-pei-shan; Mien-shan); Harmodia confucii (Li-kiang), H. persparcata (A-tun-tse), H. perornata (Tai-pei-shan; Li-kiang), H. gemella (Batang; A-tun-tse), H. corrupta splendida (Batang; A-tun-tse), //. exima gloriosa (Batang; A-tun-tse); Hadula sublimis (A-tun-tse; Batang); Tiracola magusina (Li-kiang) ; LASIRIDIA (monobasic), L. iomelas (Batang, 5000 m.) ; Hyssia hadulina (Yangtse-Tal, Batang; A-tun-tse), H. adusta (Hoeng-shan; W. Tien-mu-shan), H. tessellum (Li-kiang) ; Eriopyga cirphidia (Mokan-shan) ; Morrisonia angarensis (Li-kiang) ; Perigrapha uniformis (Tai-pei-shan), P. albilinea (Batang, 5000 m.) ; Phy-setica agrotiformis (A-tun-tse); Panolis exquista (W. Tien-mu-shan), P. pinicortex (Hoeng-shan; Li-kiang) ; Cerapteryx pcecila (Li-kiang), C. fumosa (A-tun-tse) ; Cir-phis foranea (Li-kiang), C. pallidior (Li-kiang), C. undina (Mokan-shan, etc.), C. transfersata (Li-kiang), C. resadia (Hoeng-shan), C. macellaria (Hoeng-shan; W. Tien-mu-shan), C. tricuspis (A-tun-tse, 3000 m.), C. mesolrostella (A-tun-tse), C. mesotrostina (Tai-pei-shan), C. striatella (A-tun-tse; Batang), C. sigma (Tai-pei-shan), C. pastearis (Tai-pei-shan), C. discilinea (Li-kiang) ; Leucania monimalis (Li-kiang), L. cunedinea (Li-kiang), L. rufotumata (Li-kiang); (Cucullianae [sic!]) Lophoterges hbnei (Batang, 5000 m.), L. fidia (A-tun-tse); Callierges drcesekei (A-tun-tse; Li-kiang); DASIERGES (monobasic), D. poliasits [sic!] (A-tun-tse; Li-kiang); CHARIERGES, and type C. nigralba (Li-kiang; A-tun-tse), C. brunneo-media (A-tun-tsc) ; Bombycia pygiruea (A-tun-tse, 4500 m.), B. aplectoides (A-tun-tse, 4500 m.) ; BOMBYCIELLA, and type B. talpa (Tai-pei-shan), B. sericea (Mokan-shan, etc.) ; Dichonia areolona (A-tun-tse; Hoeng-shan) ; Nyctycia pectinata (A-tun-tse; Batang); Meganephria albithorax (Hoeng-shan; Li-kiang), M. adusta (A-tun-tse) ; Eumichtis euplexina (Li-kiang), E. prcctermissa (W. Tien-mu-shan); Valeria euplexina (Li-kiang), V. muscosula (A-tun-tse; Li-kiang), V. mieshani (Mien-shan, 2000 m.) ; Antitype shensiana (Tai-pei-shan) ; Sydiva <versicolora (Li-kiang) ; Athaumasta polioides (Batang, 2800 m.) ; Bryotype harmodina (Li-kiang) ; Blepharidia smaragdistis (A-tun-tse), B. lamida (A-tun-tse; Li-kiang), B. pcecila (Li-kiang), B. olivascens (Li-kiang), B. retrahens (Li-kiang; Tai-shan), B. retracta (Li-kiang; A-tun-tse) ; Trichoridia leuconephra (Li-kiang), T.fiavescens (Li-kiang) ; Hypsophila alpina (Batang, 5000 m.) ; TR1CHOSTERNUM (monobasic), T. liki-anga (Li-kiang) ; Eupsilia sodalis (Hoeng-shan) ; Conistra castaneofasciata punc-tillum (Li-kiang), C. ardescens grisescens (Lung-tan; Hoeng-shan); Cosmia auran-tiago (Li-kiang; Tai-shan), C. japonago likianago (Li-kiang), C. auragides (W. Tien-mu-shan), C. cirphidiago (A-tun-tse; Li-kiang) ; (Zenobiinae) Amphipyra costi-plaga (Li-kiang), A. acheron (Li-kiang; Tai-pei-shan), A. charon (Hoeng-shan), A. del eta (Tai-pei-shan) ; Gracilli pal pus subsignatus (Li-kiang) ; Parastichiis longilinea (Tai-pei-shan), P. petrolignea (Batang, 5000 m.), P. submediana (W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Trachea prasinatra (Tai-pei-shan, etc.), T. tsinlinga (Tai-pei-shan; Likiang) ; Euplexia Columbia (Tai-pei-shan), E. jordansi (Li-kiang), E. nigrina (Li-kiang); Perigea cyclicoides (Hoeng-shan, etc.), P. atronitens (Hoeng-shan), P. rubecula (Hoeng-shan; W. Tien-mu-shan), P. cinifacta (Mien-shan), P. affinis (Mien-shan) ; Oligia niveiplaga (Lingping, S. China), O. medio fas data (W. Tien-mu-shan), O.
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apameoides (Hoeng-shan), 0. nigrithorax (W. Tien-mu-shan), 0. sodalis (Hoeng-shan) ; T7ENEREMA (monobasic), T. hbnei (Mien-shan) ; Agroperina rufa (Li-kiang) ; Lasiplexia cupreomicans (A-tun-tse), L. figulimargo (Li-kiang), L. semirena (W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Trigonophora meticulodina (Li-kiang) ; Chulapha beata (Li-kiang) ; Eriopus batanga (Yangtse-tal, Batang), E. quadralba (Batang; A-tun-tse) ; Peecilogramma bellissima (Li-kiang) ; Telesilla curiosa (Hoeng-shan) ; Fagitana gigantea (Li-kiang); Chytonix adusta (A-tun-tse, 3000 m.), C. albiquadrata (W. Tien-mu-shan; Lung-tan), C. imitans (A-tun-tse), C. latipennis (Hoeng-shan, etc.), C. erastroides (Mokan-shan ; E. Tien-mu-shan), C. minima (A-tun-tse) ; Aucha tien-mushani (W. Tien-mu-shan; Hoeng-shan), A. pronans (Li-kiang), A. disyx (Lung-tan) ; RHAB1NOGANA (monobasic), R. albistriga (Yangtse-tal, Batang; A-tun-tse) ; A mphidrina tibetica (Batang) ; Hadjina attinis [sc!] (Batang, 2800 m.) ; MIRACOPA (monobasic), M. prodigiosa (Mien-shan); Platysenta tibetica (Batang, 2800 m.) ; Lophotyna argillacea (Hoeng-shan, 900 m.) ; PRIONOXANTHIA (monobasic), P, cinnamomia (Tai-pei-shan ; W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Pyrrhia stupenda (A-tun-tse; Li-kiang), P. abrasa (Tai-pei-shan) ; Cytocanis cerocaiina (Batang) ; IPIRISTIS (monobasic), /. boursini (Li-kiang); Calymnia inconspicua (Mien-shan); Enargia fuliginosa (A-tun-tse; Batang); Nonagria dubiosa (no locality, not described); Arenostola punctivena (Mien-shan, 2000 m.) ; Calamistis longistriga (Tai-pei-shan) ; Oria extraordinaria (Tai-pei-shan; A-tun-tse); CALLIOCLOA (monobasic), C. trapezoides (Li-kiang; Batang); (Erastrianae [sic!]) Eublemma batanga (Batang, 2800 m.) ; Stenoloba marina (W. Tien-mu-shan; Hoeng-shan), S. basiviridis (W. Tien-mu-shan), S. oculata (Hoeng-shan, etc.); Phyllophiia yantsea (Batang, 2800 m.) ; Ozarba acantholipina (Li-kiang); Lithacodia gracilior (Tai-pei-shan), L. superior (Li-kiang), L. olivella (Batang, 2800 m.), L. albiclava (Batang, 2800 m.) ; MELALEUCANTHA (monobasic), M. albibasis (Mien-shan); CHAMYRISILLA (monobasic), C. ampolleta (W. Tien-mu-shan; Hoeng-shan); Eustrotia plumbicilla (Batang, 2800 m.), E. curvibasis (Li-kiang; Tai-shan) ; (Eutelianae [sic!]) Eutelia hamulatrix (W. Tien-mu-shan); Marathyssa cuneades (Hoeng-shan; (Sarrothrip-inae) Risoba rectilinea (Hoeng-shan, etc.); Tyana fuscitorna (W. Tien-mu-shan), T. honei (A-tun-tse; Batang); Hylophilodes elegans (Li-kiang), H. nereida (Tai-pei-shan), H. amarilla (A-tun-tse; Batang); Gelastocera fuscibasis (W. Tien-mu-shan), G. discalis (Li-kiang) ; Tympanistis yuennana (A-tun-tse, 3000 m.) ; Wester-mannia nobilis (W. Tien-mu-shan), W. jucunda (Hoeng-shan), IV. antaplegica (Mien-shan, 2000 m.), W. a. ochracea (W. Tien-mu-shan) , Negeta noloides (Hoeng-shan, etc.); (Catocalinae) PALAEOSAF1A (monobasic), P. hbnei; (Phytometrinae) Plusidia imperatrix (Li-kiang; Taipei-shan) ; Phytometra lenzeni (Tai-pei-shan), P. inter mixta (W. Tien-mu-shan, etc) ; (Ophiderinae) Raphia cor ax (A-tun-tse) ; Sypna pretiosissima (W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Polydesma discalis melli "sp.n." (Hoeng-shan, etc.)) ; Toxocampa vicice violaceogrisea "sp.n." (A-tun-tse; Batang), T. augus-tissima (Li-kiang) ; Athyrma triangnlifera (Li-kiang; A-tun-tse) ; Baniana cohcerens (Hoeng-shan) ; Boculua gcedei (W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Calpe gru'esa (W. Tien-mu-shan; Tai-pei-shan); Brevipecten costiplaga (W. Tien-mt-shan) ; Zethes bella (W. Tien-mu-shan) ; Thyrostipa chekiana (W. Tien-mu-shan). Types in Bonn Museum. Holotype and type localities generally not identified. Adults of most new entities, and $ genitalia of a few spp., are figured. A few 'forms' are also named. Descriptive notes on Craniophora albonigra, Trisuloides luteifascia, Hylophilodes pacifica, Phytometra intermixta, Balciana staulingeri. Records of 4 Agaristidae & some 555 Noc-tuidae. [P. B.]
Dufay, C, "Description d'une nouvelle espece d'Abrostola O. (Lep. Phal.) (Note pre-liminaire)" [in French]. Bull. mens. Soc. Linn. Lyon, vol. 25: pp. 89-90. Feb. 1956. Describes as new A. agnorista (S. France). [P. V.]
Dufay, C, ''Une Abrostola nouvelle de Provence (Agrotidae)" [in French]. Rev. franc. Lepid., vol. 15: pp. 151-158, 3 pis. Nov. 1956. New description of A. agnorista and note on A. clarissa "valida species." [P. V.]
Dufrane, Abel, "Lepidopteres du Kivu (5e note)" [in French]. Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 89: pp. 41-57. 28 Feb. 1953. Describes as new Liptena mwagensis (Mwago Plateau) ; Epitola pulverulenta (R„ Nakele, Masisi Territory) ; also numerous aberrations & 'forms'. Annotated list of some 50 butterflies and one arctiid (Diacrisia investigatorum), whose larva is described. No figures. [P. B.]
Dufrane, A., "Microlepidopteres de la faune palearctique" [in French]. Mem. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 27: pp. 184-193. 1956. Describes as new: (Phycitidae) Saluria neftensis
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& Eurhodope arenella (S. Tunisia) ; (Gelechiidae) Bryotropha neftensis & B. sub-nigricella (S. Tunisia) ; Eremica siciliana (Sicily) ; (Sligmellidae) Stigmella ilicivora nigra (Portugal). [P. V.] Ehrlich, Paul R., "The distribution and subspeciation of Erebia rossii Curtis (Lepidoptera: Satyridae)." Trans. Amer. Ent. Soc, vol. 78: pp. 75-88. 8 Aug. 1952. Re-describes the 4- American sspp.; records localities; describes 9 genitalia. Key to sspp.
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Ehrlich, Paul R., "The distribution and subspeciation of Erebia epipsodea Butler (Lepidoptera: Satyridse)." Univ. Kansas Sci. Bull., vol. 37: pp. 175-194, 3 figs., 1 map. 15 Oct. 1955. Redescribes 4 North American sspp. and figures types of all. Discusses variation and distribution and maps range of sspp. with collection localities; suggests method of origin of existing races [P. B.]
Ellison, R. E., "The identity of Bsecula gallopavo Walker and Lepidodes limbatula Guenee (Lep., Noctuidae)." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 247-248 [10] Nov. 1952. Establishes application of names, from types; corrects synonymy. [P. B.]
Evans, W. H., "A revision of the genus Curetis (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 190-194, 212-216, 241-247, 1 pi. "Sept." [28 Oct.], "Oct." [15 Nov.] "Nov." [10 Dec] 1954. Describes as new C. thetis kondula (Kondul Is.), C. tagalica labuana (Labuan), C. regula (Puto Laut, Borneo), C. siva (N. Kanara, S. India), C. bulis doxa (Hainan, interior), C. tonkina (Muong Khuong, Laokay, Upper Tonkin), C. dentata denta (Canton), C. acuta naga (Phesima, Naga Hills). Catalogue, in key form, giving location of type and specimens in British Museum ; figures of $ genitalia of spp. and some sspp. [P. B.]
Evans, W. H., "The butterfly The da triloka Hannyngton (Lepidoptera — Lycaenidae)." Journ. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc, vol. 53: pp. 144-145. Aug. 1955. Removed from synonymy under T. syla. [P. B.]
Evans, W. H., Addenda and corrigenda to the a Catalogue of American Hesperiidce" published by the Trustees of the British Museum {Natural History). 4 pp. London: British Museum (Nat. Hist.). 16 Aug. 1956.
Farrier, Maurice, & Oscar E. Tauber [& Carl Heinrich], "Dioryctria disclusa Heinrich, n,sp. (Phycitidae) and its parasites in Iowa." Iowa State Coll. Journ. Sci., vol. 27: pp. 495-507, 2 figs. July 1953. Heinrich describes as new D. disclusa (Tryon, North Carolina). Authors describe larva and biology; foodplants Pinus spp. 12 spp. of parasites are recorded. [P. B.]
Fernandez, Ambrosio, "Formas nuevas de lepidopteros espanoles, y otra ya antigua, pero todavia mal conocida" [in Spanish]. Rev. Acad. Cienc. Madrid, vol. 45: pp. 327-331, 1 pi. 1951. Redescribes Agrotis suffusa and a named variety; names one 'form' of Rhodocleptria incarnata, and describes an aberration of Polygonia c-album. [P. B.]
Fletcher, D. S., "Some notes on the genus Aphilopta." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 53-55, 1 pi. March 1956. Describes as new A. nubilata castaneata (Kaptagat, Kenya; on shrub of Flacourtiaceae) ; A. n. lapillata (Nakuru, Kenya; on Gymnos porta buxifolia). Describes genitalia of A. nubilata and A. ca?ca and distinguishes them from A. mai-laria; describes larva of A. n. castaneata. [P. B.]
Fletcher, D. S., "Spodoptera mauritia (Boisduval) and S. triturata (Walker), two distinct species." Bull. Ent. Res., vol. 47: pp. 215-217, 1 pi. July 1956. Redescribes spp.; gives synonymy; distribution: S. mauritia, Madascar to Hawaii; S. triturata, Africa. [P. B]
Fletcher, T. Bainbrigge, "A small Euchalcia gamma." Ent. Rec & Journ. Far., vol. 62: pp. 107-108. 15 Dec. 1950. Claims that Plusia is invalid in Lepidoptera and gives synonymy. [P. B.]
Fox, Richard Middleton, "The evolution and systematics of the Ithomiidae (Lepidoptera)." Univ. Pittsburgh Abs. Diss., 1948: pp. 36-47. 5 June 1949. Abstract. Discusses relationships and presumed ancestry of family, speciation, nomenclature, and morphology. Gives a summary of classification down to tribe,listing genera discussed more fully in dissertation. [P. B.]
Fox, Richard M., "The taxonomic value of male genitalia in the Ithomiidae (Lepidoptera)." Syst. Zool., vol. 1: p, 185. 1952. Abstract.
Fox, Richard M-, "Speciation in the Ithomiidae." Journ. Colo.-JVyo. Acad. Sci., vol. 4, no. 5: p. 61. Dec. 1955. Abstract.
Fox, Richard M., "A monograph of the Ithomiidae (Lepidoptera). Part. 1." Bull. Amer. Mus. Nat. Hist., vol. Ill: pp. 1-76, 9 pis. 75 figs. 9 July 1956. Describes as new MECHANITINI and NAPEOGENINI, as tribes of Ithomiinae; also, in the tribe
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Tithoreini: Eutresis hypereia banosana (Banos, Tungurahua, Ecuador); Patricia dercyllidas hazelea (San Pablo, near Banos, Ecuador) ; Olyras crathis iveeksi (Ecuador) ; Tilhorea harmonia deltana (Tucupito, Delta Amercuro, Venezuala), T. h. manabiana (Palmar, Manabi, W. Ecuador), T. h. martina (Rioja, Rio Seco, W. Peru) ; Elzunia humboldtii judsoni (NE Peru), E. atahualpa (NE Peru). This part deals with history, morphology, & relationships of the family and with Tellervinae and Tithoreini, including, in addition to those mentioned, the genera Ros^wellia, Athesis, Eutresis, and Athyrtis. All genera are redescribed. Wings of all but 3 sspp. of Tithoreini are figured; text figures illustrate structural characters of genera and distribution of all forms. Keys are given to tribes, genera, and species. The subfamily Tellervinas is discussed, but the single polytypic species, Tellervo zoileus (Indo-Australian) is not revised. Records of specimens of Tithoreini are given in a separate section. [P. B.]
Franclemont, John G-, "The species of the Leucania unipuncta group, with a discussion of the generic names for the various segregates of Leucania in North America (Phal-aenidae, Hadeninae)." Proc. Ent. Soc. Washington, vol. 53: pp. 57-85, 41 figs. April 1951. Considers the group of species roughly included between nos. 1956 and 2000 in in McDunnough's 1938 Checklist. Lists all generic names previously applied to this group and then divides the species between Faronta Smith (used for Prototeucania McD„), PSEUDALET1A n.g., type P. unipuncta (used for the unipuncta group), Aletia Hbn. (for oxygale and its varieties), and Leucania Ochs , which receives the bulk of the species. The following species of Pseudaletia are described as new: cunyada (Bogota, Colombia), rorai?na> (summit of Mt. Roraima Brazil), sequax (Jalapa, Mexico), australis (S. Australia, Port Victor), id\sana (Baguio, Mountain Prov., Luzon, Philippine Is.), and P. unipuncta quechua (Incachaca, Cochabamba, Bolivia). Excellent drawings of $ and $ genitalia are given for all new forms and for others of importance in the discussion. Prototeucania albilinea is removed from our lists as South American, leaving the name diffusa for the well-known Wheat Head Army Worm. [W. C]
Freeman, H. A., "Notes on Megathymus yuccce (Boisduval & LeConte), with description of a new subspecies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera, Hesperiidae)." Field & Lab.y vol. 20: pp. 29-33. Jan. 1952. Describes as new M. y. buchholzi (Jupiter, Fla.; reared from Yucca gloriosa). Sinks M. y. alabamce to M. y. yucca. Selects neotype for latter & redescribes it. [P. B.]
Gabriel, A. G., "The recently discovered female of a rare Charaxes (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae)." Entomologist, vol. 87: p. 267. [30] Dec. 1954. Gives first description of $ C. journierece from Kenya. [P. B.J
Gillham, Nicholas W., "Geographic variation and the subspecies concept in butterflies." Syst. ZooL, vol. 5: pp. 110-120, 24 figs. Sept. 1956. An analysis of several taxonomic papers on geographic varieties of butterflies to determine the utility of subspecific
names. His results are best stated in this paragraph from his conclusions: ".....
racial partition of butterflies is not only arbitrary but it must also weight some variables and ignore others, without regard for the biological significance of any of them. The best that can be hoped for now is an analysis of variation by individual characters, avoiding arbitrary subdivision of the species. Such analysis will eventually yield a less distorted picture of species formation than that to which the artificial subspecies now inevitably leads." [W. G]
Hartig, F., & H. G. Amsel, "Lepidoptera Sardinica" [in Italian and German; English summary]. Fragmenta Ent., vol. 1: pp. 1-152, 16 photos, [2] + 51 figs. 1951. Hartig describes as new: (Pyralidae) Cramhus amseli (TaccL Zippiri; Ortuabis; type locality not stated) ; Metasia ophialis sardinica (5 localities) ; CLASPERIA (subgenus of Metasia; type M. ophialis). Amsel describes as new: (Pyralidae) Hetero-graphis calaritanella (Cagliari) ; (Pterophoridae) Agdistis pseudosatanas (3 localities), A. tyrrhcenica (2 localities) ; (Tortricidae) Cnephasia nuraghana (S. Caterina), C. tyrrhcenica (Porto Santoru) ; Lozopera alhella (Porto Santoru), L. flagellana sardea (Sadali) ; (Gelechiidae) Pleurota grisea (Porto Santoru) ; Schiitzeia serratella (no exact locality) ; Bryotropha saralella (4 localities), B. pallorella (Porto Santoru & S. Caterina), B. mulinoides (Porto Santoru), B. gallurella (5 localities), B. arabica (Palestine & Mesopotamia, 5 localities) ; Phthorimcea borneri (Sadali), P. flavidorsella (Cagliari), P. halymiphaga (Cagliari; on Atryplex halymus), P. calaritanella (Cag-liari-Poetto & Cagliari) ; (Blastobasidae) Blastobasis roscidella magna 'sp. n.' (Porto Santoru); (Coleophoridae) Coleophora tyrrhcenica (2 localities), C. gallurella (Tern-
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pio) ; (Gracillariidae) Lithocolletis cytisus (Aritzo; on Cytisus triflorus) ; (Tineidae) TINEIFORMIA (monobasic), T. sardica (Muravera) ; Gallura titsella (Flumen-dosa, near Gadoni) ; (Elachistidae) Elachista nuraghella (Tempio-Pausania), E. bourisini (sic! named for Boursin) (Muravera), E. tyrrhcenica (Muravera). All localities in Sardinia, except those for Brytropha arabica. Work consists of 4 parts: annotated list of Macrolepidoptera, by Hartig; annotated list or Microlepidoptera, by Hartig & Amsel (with first 3 new entities, and at least one new 'ab.') ; descriptions of new species and taxonomic notes, by Amsel; list of Sardinian Microlepidoptera in Staudinger collection, by Hartig. The summary lists new spp. and 'forms' (all listed as if sspp.) resulting from field work (1936) on which this paper is based; some of these new entities are described in other papers, which is not indicated here. Interruption of the work by the war is insufficient excuse for presenting it in such careless and confusing form. [P. B.]
Hemming, Francis, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to designate a type species in harmony with current usage for the genus Cupido Schrank, 1801 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) and matters incidental thereto." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 12: pp. 267-274. 31 Oct. 1956. Selects lectotype for C. puer Schrank, thereby sinking name to minimus Fuessly. Requests designation of minimus as type of Cupido; placement on Official List of Cupido, Everes, Maculinea, minimus, argiades, alcon, avion, Everidi, Cupidinidi; placement on Official Indexes of Argus Boisduval, puer, amyntas D. &. S., Cupididi. [P. B.]
Hemming, Francis, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers (a) to secure that the name jurtina Linnaeus, 1758, shall be the oldest available specific name for the species currently known as Maniola jurtina (Linnasus, 1758) and (b) to protect the family-group name Maniolidi Verity, 1953 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 12: pp. 279-286. 31 Oct. 1956. Selects lectotype for Maniola lemur, thereby sinking name to jurtina. Requests direction that jurtina be given precedence over janira; placement on Official Lists of Maniola, Erebia, jurtina, janira, fortunata Alpheraky, ligea, Maniolidi Verity, Erebiinae Tutt; placemenl on Official Indexes of Epigea, lemur) Maniolidi Reuter, Epinephelidi. [P. B.]
Hemming, Francis, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to validate the spelling 'Pie-ridas' as against the spelling 'Pierididse' as the family-group name bared on the generic name Pieris Schrank, 1801 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 12: pp. 291-306. 30 Nov. 1956. Includes appendices giving original request by Pack for validation of Pierididse (the etymologically correct name) and statements of specialists for and against proposal. [P. B.]
Hemming, Francis, & N. D. Riley, "Proposed suppression under the Plenary Powers of the generic names Chrysophanus Hiibner, 1818 and Bithys Hiibner, 1818 (Claes Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 13: pp. 13-21. 25 Jan. 1957. Authors, as first revisers, select Strymon to take precedence over Chrysophanus and Bithys; all were published in the same work and all apply to species presently lumped under Strymon. Request conservation of Strymon, Strymonidia, melinus, thalia, leu-cophceus, & Strymonidi; placement on Official Indexes of Bithys, Chrysophanus, Bythis, Leachia Tutt, & Chrysophanidi. [P. B.]
Hemming, Francis, & N. D. Riley, "Proposed suppression under the Plenary Powers of the specific name anonyma Lewis (W. A.), 1872, as published in the combination Limenitis anonyma (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 13: pp. 257-263. 26 Aug. 1957. Requests suppression of this name, which was evidently proposed merely as an ironic protest against other changes in nomenclature, and its placement on Official Index together with innominata Lewis and Camilla D. & S.; placement on Official List of Camilla L., reducta Staudinger, schiffermulleri Hig-gins, & rivularis Scopoli. [P. B.]
Hemming, Francis, & H. Stempffer, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to preserve the generic names Liptena Westwood, [1851], and Pentila Westwood [1851] (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) for use in their accustomed sense and to prevent the transfer of those names to genera for which they have never been employed." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 13: pp. 280-286. 30 Sept. 1957. Requests fixation of undularis as type of Liptena & of tropical is as type of Pentila; suppression of Tingra (a senior synonym of Pentila) ; & placement of names on appropriate Official Lists. [P. B.]
Hennig, Willi, H. Bollmann, & J. Machatschke, "Kritische Bemerkungen zum phylogene-tischen System der Insekten" [in German]. Beitr. Ent., vol. 3, suppl.: pp. 1-85, 12 figs. June 1953. Very important review of the classification and phylogeny of insects,
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with a discussion of the theoretical basis of systematics, on which the succeeding
special part is based. Relationships and major groups wiihin the Lepidoptera are
discussed. List of 'recent' monographs of all families of insects. [P. B.] Herbulot, CL, "Les Hypoccela malgaches" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 56: pp. 51-57,
1 pi., 7 figs. Nov. 1955. Describes as new (Geometridae, all from Madasgascar) H.
magica, H. infracta, H. abstrusa, H. lurida, H. saturnina, H. angnlaris, H. fasciata.
Keys to $ $ and 9 9 . [P. V.] Herbulot, CL, u\Jn nouveau Dioptrochasma d'Afrique equatoriale (Lep. Geometridae
Ennominae)" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. France, vol. 61: p. 92, 1 fig. Sept. 1956.
Describes as new D. mercyi (French Equatorial Africa: M'baiki, N. of Moyen Congo).
[P. v.]
Herbulot, CL, "Une espece mal connue: Gnophos (Elophos) unuoloraria Staudinger" [in French]. LamhiUionea, vol. 56: pp. 27-30. Oct. 1955. Note on the geometrid G. unicoloraria, figured without generic assignment by Rambur in the Catalogue of the Lepidoptera from Andalusia and named by Staudinger in his Catalogue (1871: 173). The different subspecies are studied. [P. V.]
Hering, Erich M., uColeophora pulmonariella Rag., bon. sp., neu fur Deutschland" [in German]. Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr., N. F., vol. 2: pp. 121-126, 3 figs. 15 May 1955. Distinguishes this sp. from C. albitarsella and describes genitalia of both. Foodplants Boraginaceas and Labiatae respectively. [P. B.]
Hering, Erich Martin, "Eine neue Nealyda von Argentinien (Lep. Gelech.)" [in German]. Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr., N. F., vol. 2: pp. 322-325, 4 figs. 15 Nov. 1955. Describes as new N. bougainvillece (San Pedro de Colaloa, Tucuman, Argentina) ; describes mine in leaves of Bougainvillea sp. Gives key to spp. of genus. [P. B.]
Flerrera, Jose, "Ausencia de dimorfismo sexual en Colias flaveola Blanchard 1852 (Lepidoptera Pieridae)" [in Spanish; English summary]. Rev. Chilena Ent., vol. 2: pp. 173-177, 4 figs. 19 Dec. 1952. Redescribes sp., figuring genitalia. Sexes are similar and resemble 9 9 of other Colias; $ $ previously placed here are C. vauthieri minus-cula. [P. B.]
Herrera G., Jose, "Lepidopteros nuevos para Chile. Lepidoptera, Pieridae" [in Spanish ; English summary]. Rev. Chilena Ent., vol. 3: pp. 140-147, 12 figs. 30 April 1954. Describes as new Tatochila blanchardi ernestce (Mini-Mini, Tarapaca Prov.). Notes on Colias flaveola mossi; records of Phulia nymphula nymphce & P. illimani, all new to Chile. [P. B.]
Higgins, L. G., "Butterfly collecting in U.S.A." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 207-210. "Sept." [25 Oct.] 1953. Describes as new Clossiana freija brovjni (Independence Pass, Pitkin Co., Colorado) — compared only with Scandanavian specimens! Comments on similarity of some Colorado and European butterflies, and gives brief notes on 8 of these [P. B.]
Hinton, H. E., & Bradley, "Observations on species of Lepidoptera infesting stored produces. XVI: Two new genera of clothes moths (Tineidee)." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 42-47, 4 figs. Feb. 1956. Describes as new TITjENOSES ftype Tinea theco-phora) ; PHERECECA (type Tineola uterella) ; definitions include larval structure. [P. B.]
Holik, C, "Zur Rassenfrage der Zyg. ephialtes L." [in Geiman]. Ent. Nachrichten-blatt, vol. 4: pp. 15-20, 69-72; vol. 5: pp. 6-9, 28-31, 41-44, 57-59. 1952, 1953. On the correct application of the name ephialtes (type locality unknown; no pure race fitting Linnaeus' description exists), and on the validity of some 'subspecies'; criticism of Reiss' revision in Seitz. [P. B.]
Holik, Otto, & Leo Sheljuzhko, "Ueber die Zygaenen-Fauna Osteuropas, Kleinasiens, Irans, Zentralasiens und Sibiriens (Fortsetzung" [in German]. Mitt. Munchner Ent. Ges., vol. 44/45: pp, 26-158. 1 Aug. 1955. Describes as new Z. (Ccelestis) tamara daralagezi (Daralagez Mts., Armenia) ; Z.{C.)manlia daralagezica (Daralagez Mts.) ; Z.(Peuced-anophda cynarce centrorossica (Voronezh region, Russia), Z.\P.) c. transuralica (Kal-kanova, Transural region), Z. (P.) c. adzharensis (Transcaucasia) ; Z. (Cirsiphaga) adsharica shemachensis (Demeretshi, near Shemacha, Baku region, Transcaucasia) ; Z. (Silvicola) scabiosce saratovensis (Saratov region), Z. (S.) s. sibirica (Tobulsk region), Z. (S.) s. altaica (Altai), Z. (S.) mana tarkiensis (Tarki Mt., Dagestan); Z. (Lictoria) achillece obraztsovi (Vesjolala Bakovenjka Park, Cherson, Russia), Z. (L.) a. suchumensis (Novy Afon, near Suchum, Transcaucasia), Z. (L.) a. suatenica (Suatenien, Transcaucasia), Z. (L.) a. jagludarensis (Zanzegur Mts., Armenia), Z. (L.) a. pontica (Amasia, Pontic region) ; also numerous 'forms'. Types and type
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localities generally not identified. Describes local and individual variation in 24 spp.
of above subgenera and subgenus Lycastes. [P. B.] Hopkins, G. H. E., "Eumenis semele thyone and Eumenis semele ab. thyone." Entomologist, vol. 85: p. 171. 20 Aug. 1952. Objects to present form of Rules, which allow
the same name to be used for subspecies and (different) 'variety' in same species.
[P.B.] Horke, Arvid, "Hydrcecia nordstrcemi n. sp. (Lepid. Noctuidae)" Ent. Tidskr., vol. 73:
pp. 13-16, 2 figs. 10 May 1952. Type locality Oeland Is., Sweden. Also names a
melanic 'aberration'. [P. B.] Howarth, T. G., "A new species of butterfly of the genus Niphanda (Lep. Lycaenidae)
from Malaya." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 162-163, 3 figs. July 1956. Describes as
new N. stubbsi (Pahang, Fraser's Hill). [P. B.] Huggins, H. C, "The Irish race of Gonepteryx rhamni (Lep. Pieridae)." Entomologist,
vol.89: pp. 63-66. March 1956. Describes as new G. r. gravesi (Kildare, Ireland).
[RB-l Inoue, Hiroshi, "Anaitis perelegans and its subspecies in Japan." Mushi, vol. 22: pp.
25-28, 6 figs. 15 March 1951. Redescribes A. perelegans and A. p. kurilata. [P. B.] Inoue, Hiroshi, "On the genus Ptilophora and Ptilophoroides (Notodontidae)." Butt, k Moths {Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 4: pp. 13-15, 7 figs. 1953. Sinks Ptilophoroides to Ptilophora; P. sutchana to P. jezoensis. Distinguishes 3 spp. (plumigera, nohirce, jezoensis) ; figures adults & $ genitalia. [P. B.] Inoue, Hiroshi, "Miscellaneous notes on the Japanese Geometridse (4)" [in Japanese; English summary]. Butt. &* Moths (Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 4: pp. 24-28, 8 figs. 1954. Describes as new Anagoga pulveraria montana (Mt. Jonen, Japan Alps), A. p. -jezoensis (Futatsuyama, Kushiro, Hokkaido) ; Geraus mirandus fujiyamai (3 localities in mountains of Honshu) ; also several 'forms' and aberrations of these 2 spp. Sinks Sterrha invalida Inoue to S. bisetata, S. punctivalida to S. invalida Butler; S. galeata to S. trisetata. [P. B.] Inoue, Hiroshi, "Miscellaneous notes on the Japanese Geometridse (V)" [in Japanese; English summary.] Butt. & Moths (Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 5: pp. 25-27, 8 figs.
1954. Cystidia agrionides a synonym of C. stratonice; C. truncangulata distinct. Names 6 aberrations. [P. B.]
Inoue, Hiroshi, "Four new species and one new subspecies of the Japanese Pyralidae" [in English; Japanese summary]. Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 6: pp. 20-22, 8 figs.
1955. Describes as new Crambus montivagus (Mt. Jonen, Japan Alps), C. antipinellus (Hoppo-onsen, Nagano Pref.) ; Diptychophora japonica (Takao-san, Tokyo) ; Phostria harutai (Mitsumine-san, Saitama Pref.) ; Evergestis junctalis conjunctalis (Marunu-ma, Gumma Pref.). [P. B.]
Inoue, Soji, "Revisional studies on subspecies of Tribus Theclini from Japan (1, 2)" [in Japanese; English summary]. Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 6: pp. 9-11, 17-19. 1955. Some names for Japanese subspecies in Neozephyrus, Favonius, Aniigius, & Araragi are sunk as synonyms. [P. B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 214. Designation, under the Plenary Powers, of a type species of the genus Actinote Hiibner, [1819] (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) in harmony with accustomed usage." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol. 4: pp. 43-50. 8 March 1954. Type thalia L, names placed on Official Lists. [P. B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 232. Suppression, under the Plenary Powers, of twelve generic names in the Order Lepidoptera (Class Insecta) published by Illiger in 1807 in senses different from those in which those names were published by Fabricius later in the same year." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol. 4: pp. 251-274. 21 April 1954. Rejected are [lliger's names Apatura, Brassolis, Castnia, Emesis, Euplcea, Helicopis, Mechanith, Neptis, Nymphidium, Pontia, Urania. Placed on Official Lists: Fabricius's genera (with types as noted) Apatura (iris), Brassolis (sophorce), Castnia, Emesis (cereus), Mechanitis (polymnia), Neptis (aceris), Urania (leilus) (other genera of Fabricius previously placed on Official List) ; also carica L. (type of Nymphidium), corns Fabr. (type of Euplcea), cupido L. (type of Helicopis), daplidice L. (type of Pontia), hylas L. (possibly con-specific with aceris). Thymele Illiger & Thymele Hiibner are both rejected for purposes of priority but not homonymy. [P. B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 349. Acceptance of the emendation to Enarmonia of the generic name Ernarmonia Hiibner, [1825] (Class
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Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol. 10: pp. 439-450. 27 June 1955. Enarmonia and its type formosana placed on Official Lists. [P. B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 379. Designation under the Plenary Powers of a type species in harmony with accustomed usage for the genus Sphinx Linnaeus, 1758 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol. 11: pp. 423-430. 24 Jan. 1956. Type is ligustri L ; names placed on Official Lists. [P. B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Direction 41. Addition to the Official List of Family-group Names in Zoology or, as the case may be, to the Official Index of Rejected and Invalid Family-Group Names in Zoology of the family-group names involved in Volume 11 of the Opinions and Declarations Rendered by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, other than family-group names already dealt with in these Opinions.'1 Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol. 11: pp. 433-452. 17 May 1956. Sphingidae placed on Official List; 7 variants of this family name rejected. [P. B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 474. Determination of the dates to be assigned for the purposes of the Law of Priority to the names published in Dru Drury's Illustrations of Natural History in the period 1770-1782." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol. 16: pp. 297-306. 31 Jan. 1957. Names date from [1773] (vols. I & II) and [1782] (vol. III). [P. B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Direction 59. Determination (a) of the method to be followed in citing for the purposes of zoological nomenclature the several portions in which the Lepidotteri volume by Orenzio Gabriele Costa of the work entitled Fauna del Regno di Napoli were published, and (b) of the dates which for the foregoing purposes are to be assigned to each of these portions." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol. 15: pp. (i)-(xviii). 8 March 1957 Presents system of continuous pagination for this work, published in 48 unnumbered parts each beginning with page 1, and assigns dates to these parts (1836-1849). [P. B.]
Janse, A. J. T., The moths of South Africa. Volume IV, parts 1, 2 and 3. Jugatse,, A del idee and Nepticulidte. xxv-f 18 5 pp. Plates to volumes HI and IV. 94 pis. Durban: 1942-48. Describes as new (Hepialidae) : Dalaca aurifuscalis (Port Elizabeth), D. crudeni (Alicedale), D. gutterata (Haenerisburg), D. homostola (Johannesburg), D. infumata (Chirinda Forest, S. Rhodesia), D. lenifiua (Salisbury), D. minuscula (Port Elizabeth), D. orthocosma (Capetown), D. rivula (Hog's Back, E. Cape Prov.), D. vansoni (Marieps Mt.) ; ANTIHEPIALUS (type Hepialus antarcticus) ; META-IIEPIALUS (type Gorgopis plurimaculaia) ; Gor go pis aurifuscata (Marieps Mt.) ; G. cochlias (Sfellenbosch), G. furcata (Bethlehem, Orange Free State), G. hunti (Tsomo, E. Cape Prov.), G. inornata (Bloemfontein), G. lobata (Bethlehem, Orange Free S;ate), G. pallidiftava (Bethlehem), G. serangota (Bushman's Land), G. sub-rimosa (Stellenbosch) ; and, in an appendix, Metahepialus plurimaculata (Jonkersberg, Knysna Distr.), M. angustiptera (Van Rhynsdorp) ; Antihepialus capeneri (Mtunzini, Zululand). (Prototheoridae) : Prototheora cooperi (Grahamstown). (Adelidas) : neromitia punctulata (Wylie's Poort, N. Transvaal), C. delta (Kasonga, Cape Colony), C. monopectinifera (near Llandudno, Cape Peninsula), C. decepta (Marieps Mt.), C. multipunctata (Kleinmond, Cape Prov.), C. phceocomoides (Woodbush), C. albosparsa (Simonstown), C. bipectinifera (Cape Town); C. (Agisana) devia (Abachaus, S. W. Africa), C. {A.) fuscipunctella (Umtali, Southern Rhodesia) ; C. {HAPLOTYPA) (type C. prcetexta), C. (H.) synchroma (Nkwaleni), C. (H.) brevilobata (Karkloof), C. (H.) heteroloba (Mahuba's Kloof, Zoutpansberg Distr.), C. (//.) impura (Tembuland), C. (H.) unguiphora (Pongola R.), C. {H.) dicksoni (Cape Town), C. (H.) grisata (Cape Town), C. (//.) bipartita (Cape Town), C. (//.) intermedia (Grahamstown), C. (H.) simpliciella (near Cape Town), C. (H.) vansoni (Marieps Mt.), C. (H.) durbanica (Durban); C. (?) gigantea (Cape Town). (Nepticulidse) : Nepticula abachausi (Abachaus, Otjiwarengo Distr., S. W. Africa), N. fuscata (Abachaus), N. hobomi (Abachaus), N. irrorata (Abachaus), N. lorantiuora (Addobush), N. nigricapitella (Abachaus), N. nigrimacula (Abachaus), N. perplexa (Abachaus). Redescribes all spp. known to him, & repeats or-riginal descriptions of others (except for one hepialid). Figures adults and $ genitalia of species known to him, and venation and other structural characters of genera. Keys to South African genera (world genera of Nepticulida?) and species. The first section of plates are to accompany the still unfinished vol. HI, devoted to Noctuidae. [P. B.]
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Janse, A. J. T., The moths of South Africa. Vol. V. Gelechiada. iv+464 pp. Pretoria: Transvaal Mus, 6 June 1949, 19 April 1950, 4 May 1951, 12 April 1954. Plates to Volume V of The Moths of South Africa. 202 pis. Pretoria: Transvaal Mus. 6 June 1949, 12 Dec. 1950, 4 June 1951, 12 April 1954. Describes as new (Part 1) : Anarsia nigrimacula (Umkomaas), A. pustulata (Abachaus, S. W. Africa) ; Hypatima nigro-grisea (Umkomaas) ; METATACTIS, and type M. griseo-brunnea (Abachaus, S. W. Africa). (Part II): Pycnostola abnormalis (Abachaus), P. alhicolorella (Karkloof), P. dicksoni (Lion's Head, Cape Town), P. flavostriga (Impetyeni Forest, Natal), P. fusca (Umtata), P. fuscofascia (Strandfontein, Cape Prov.), P. lacteata (Luderitz Bay, S. W. Africa), P. nigrinolata (Marieps Mt.), P. powelli (Wintcrkamp, near Loskop Dam, Transvaal), P. variegata (Cape Town), P veronica (Maguba's Kloof); Aristotelia diversa (Abachaus, S. W. Africa), A. neosirota (Abachaus), A. ornata (Pretoria), A. pulverea (Abachaus), A. swieristrce (Belavista, P. E. A.); Microsetia stipelloides (Durban) ; DELTOPHORA (type Aristotelia peltosema) ; LANCEOPENNA, and type L. pseudogaleotis (Pretoria North) ; PARABOLA (type Idiophantis buttyraula) \ Polyhymno blastophora (Abachaus, S. W. Africa), P. erratica (Modderport, Transvaal), P. furcatella (Woodbush), P. intortoides (Pretoria), P. lignicolor (Zoutpan, Pretoria Distr.), P. pernitida (Abachaus, S. W. Africa), P. <washinghami (Rietvlei, Natal). (Part 3): Holaxyra reducta (Eshowe, Zululand) ; SCROBIPALPA (type Gelechia heliopa), S. turgida (Pretoria) ; RADI-ONERVA (type A patetris collecta) ; CEROFRONTIA, and type C. griseotincta (Abachaus, S. W. Africa) ; CURV1S1GN ELLA (type A patetris leucogaea) ; F1L-ISIGNELLA (type A patetris cirrhaa) ; ANAPATETRIS (type A patetris crystal-lista) ; ACUTITORNUS, and type A. munda (Abachaus, S. W. Africa) ; GRANDIPALPA, and type G. robusta (Lunderitz Bay, S. W. Africa) ; MAC-ROCALCARA (type Apatetns undina) ; ROTUNDIVALVA, and type R. blanda (Pretoria); Stomopteryx difficilis (Pretoria North), S. officiosa (Haenertsburg), S. pallidipes (Pretoria); Syncopacma consimilis (Pretoria), S. monochromella (Abachaus, S. W. Africa), S. perfuscata (Abachaus) ; OCTONODULA (type Ana-campsis inumbrata), 0. hinotella (Abachaus, S. W. Africa); Schiitzeia africanella (Karkloof, Natal) ; EXOCOMMATICA (type Commatica compsotoma) ; ANASTO-MOPTERYX, and type A. angulata (Pretoria North) ; SCHIZOVALVA (type Gelechia trisignis), S. bistrigata (Van Rhyn's Pass, S. W. Africa), S. brunneotincta Vredendal, S. W. Africa), S. leucogrisea (Van Rhyn's Pass, S. W. Africa), S. nigro-fasciata (Brakfontein), S. ochrotincta (Soebatsfontein, S. W. Africa), S. perirrorata (Van Rhyn's Pass, S. W. Africa), S. rubigitincta (Cape Tovsn), S. xerochroa (Cape Town), S.xylotincta (Cape Town) ; PLATYPHALLA, and type P. ochrinotata (Pretoria). (Part 4): BILOBA (type Gelechia subsecivclla) [no'e: preoccupied in Col-lembola], B. torninotella (Port Elizabeth), B. argosticha (Abachaus, S. W Africa) ; DICRANUCHA (type Brachmia sterictis), D. homochroma (Pretoria North) ; Paral-lactis zorophanes (Marieps Mt.) ; Lecithocera anicta (Verulam) ; Homalexestis lopho-phora (Pretoria) ; LEVIPTERA (type Lecithocera lucernata) ; PLAGIOCROSSA type Lecithocera picrodora) ; AR/EOPHYLLA (type Lecithocera spiladias) ; NEO-PACHNISTIS (type Pachnistis murophanta), N. amblystola (Wylie's Poort) N. parachroma (Blauwkop, N. Transvaal), N. pseudomorpha (Blauwkop) ; ATRICHO-ZANCLA (type Eridachtha phseocrossis) ; ISOTYPA, and type /. discopunctata (Grootvadersbos, Cape Prov.); Onebala obsoleta (Pretoria), O. brunneotincta (Pretoria), O. semiluna (Pretoria); Zalithia deltophora (Abachaus, S. W. Africa); Trichotaphe amblychroa (Abachaus), T. dysnotata (Abachaus), T. molybdea (Lower Sabi, Kruger National Park), T. quadrifurcata (Wylie's Poort), T. skukuzce (Skuk-uza), T. siAnridescens (Naboomspruit), T. tapinostola (Pretoria North), T. tridentata (Magude, P.E.A.) ; Dcemonarcha atactodes (Marieps Mt.), D. amblopis (Umtali), D. hamata (Wylie's Poort), D. heterobela (Modderpoort), D. oncera (Sedula, near Leydsdorp). This volume includes only part of the family; genera were dealt with as materia! (particularly of generotypes) became available, and no systematic order is followed throughout. In addition to those mentioned above, the following genera are included: Apotactis, Thriophora, Dactylethra, Epithectis, Metzneria, Proselotis, Aphnogenes, Dichomeris, Epicharta, Musurga, Gnorimoschem.a, Ephysteris, Apatetris, Acrceologa, Anacampsis, Brachmia, Protolychnis, Pachnistis, Frisilia, Autosticha, Eridachtha, Catelaphris, Eporgastis, Idiopteryx, Dragmatucha, Syrmadaula, Copho-mantella, Tricyanaula, Paristhmia, Schematistis. Numerous genera, including Gelechia, remain to be treated in vol. 6. A key to all South African genera is given at
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the end of the volume, and there are keys to species of genera included. All species known to the author are redescribed ; adults and genitalia are figured. [P. B.]
Kauffmann, Guido, "Nochmals iiber Pyrgus malvce L.—mahwides Elw. & Edw. in Nordtirol (Lep. Hesp.). Genitalanatomischer Beitrag" [in German]. Mitt. Miinch-ner Ent. Ges., vol. 44/45: pp. 479-485, 1 pi. 1 Aug. 1955. Discusses sample from contact zone in Innsbruck region; 2 $ hybrids were found (judging from genital morphology). P. malvce feeds on Potentilla erecta, P. malvoides on P. verna. [P. B.J
Kernbach, Kurt, "Ubcr Protoparce lichenea Burm., die zu ihr gehorende Giuppe von Sphingidenarten und iiber die Gattung Chi<znogramma Smith" [in German]. Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr., N. F, vol. 2: pp. 266-278, 6 figs. 15 Nov. 1955. Descriptive notes on P. forestall, P. corallina, P. extrema, P. lichenea, P. armatipes. Transfers Chlceno-gramma obscura to Protoparce; believes that all South American ''Chianogramma' spp. are Protoparce specimens in which the normal green color has changed to brown (which happens easily). [P. B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Zoogeographie et phylogenie" [in French]. Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 89: pp. 126-134. 30 June 1953= Interesting article on the bearing of distribution on systematic placement, and on the phenomena of convergence' and 'parallel variation.' Supports Klots in rejecting application of the name of the south European race of 'Aglais' antiopa to Nearctic populations. [P. B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Contributions a l'etude de la faune entomologique du Ruanda-Urundi (Mission P. Basilewsky 1953). XXVI. Lepidoptera Thyretidae, Arctiidae et Zygaenidas" [in French]. Ann. Mus. Roy. Congo Beige, ser. 8°, Sci. ZooL, vol. 36: pp. 263-266, 3 figs. 1955. Describes as new (Arctiidae): Ceryx basileivskyi (Bururi, Urundi) ; (Zygaenidae) Pompostola vicaria nigripes (Kagogo, Ruanda). Records 8 other arctiids and 1 thyretid. [P. B.]
Kiriakoff, S G., "Die Thyretidae (Lepidoptera: Notodontoidea) aus der Zoologischen Staatssammlung Miinchen" [in German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol. 44/45: pp. 250-266, 1 pi., 8 figs. 1 Aug. 1955. Describes as new HEMIRH1PIDIA, as subgenus of Rhipidarctia, and type R. (H.) danieli (Debundscha, Cameroons) ; Metarctia (Notharctia) forsteri (Cameroons), M. (N.) jubdoensis (Jubdo, Wallega) ; HERO-NINA, as subgenus of Balacra (type B. herona). Records of some 40 spp., with some descriptive notes, and general discussion of family and its relationships. [P. B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Lepidopteres Heteroceres africains nouveaux du Musee Royale du Congo Beige" [in French]. LarnbiUionea, vol 56: pp. 22-27, 3 8-42, 8 figs. Oct., Nov. 1955. List of a collection of Thyretidae and Arctiidae in the Belgian Congo Museum. Describes as new (Thyretidae): Metarctia (Metarhodia) hypomela, M. (Thyrel-arctia) pinheyi, M. {Metarctia) subpallens (all from Kenya), M. {Metarctia) atri-venata (Tanganyika), M. (M.) benitensis oriental is (Kenya), M. {M.) jacksoni, M. (M.) xanthippa (both from Uganda). [P. V.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Psalis africana (Lymantriidae), a new African moth." Ent. Bench-ten, vol. 16: pp. 127-129. I July 1956. Type locality: Kibwezi, Kenya; nearest to P. pennatula, differing in tympanal organs and 9 genitalia [A. D.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Sur la taxonomie de quelques genres des Notodontidae (Lepidoptera)" [in French]. Mem. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 27: pp. 320-33 5, 32 figs. 1956. Redercriptions and figures of the genitalia of type species of notodontid genera: Cerasana, Fentonia, Netria, Somera, Harpyia, Lophopteryx, Chadisra, Hoplitis, Cleapa, Gargetla, Turnaca, Norraca, Spalalia, Dinara, Pydna, Ramesa, Zana, Phalera. [P. V.]
de Laever, H., "Note sur Eupithecia cooptata Dietz" [in French]. Re<v. franc. Lepid., vol. 15: pp. 158-160. Nov. 1956. Note on this geometrid, with legend of an unpublished plate. [P. V.]
Lange, W. Harry, Jr., "A generic revision of the aquatic moths of North America: (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae, Nymphulinas)." Wasmann Journ. Biol., vol. 14: pp. 59-144, 17 pis. 1956. Erects the trice ARGYRACTINl. Describes as new: UNDULAMBIA (type Ambia striatalis) ; OLIGOSTIGMOIDES (type O. cuernavacale) ; NEOCAT-ACLYSTA (type Pyralis magnificalis) ; MUNROESSA (type Nymphula scrraline-alis) ; CONTIGER (type Oligostigma vittatalis) ; ARGYRACTOIDES (type Argy-ractis leucogonialis) ; US INGERIESSA (type Elophila hrunnildalis) ; Neargyractis (type Elophila slossonalis) ; PARARGYRACTIS (type Elophila truckeeaiis) ; EO-PARARGYRACTIS (type not given). Oxyelophila is raised to generic rank. Also describes as new: Oligostigmoides cuernavacale (Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico); Chrysendeton kimballi (Oneco, Manatee Co., Florida) ; Synclita occidentals (Elk-horn Ferry, Yoho Co., Calif.) ; Parargyractis cappsi (Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas) ;
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Eoparargyractis floridalis (L. Okeechobee, Florida). A phylogenetic list of North American species is given. The biology of the group is given as far as it is known. Figures of S and 9 genitalia are also given. A fine revisional paper. [J. T.]
Lange, W, Harry, Jr., "Designation of a type species for the genus Eoparargyractis Lange." Pan-Pacific Ent., vol. 32: p. 110. 1956. Elophila plevie is designated as type of the genus. [J. T.]
Lange, W. H., "Aquatic Lepidoptera." In Usinger, R. L., ed , Aquatic insects of California: pp. 271-288, 40 figs. Berkeley: Univ. California Press. 1956. Brief discussion of biology and techniques; keys to North American genera of Nymphulinae, and to California species, including known larvae; redescriptions of California species with data on their biology. Acentropus (Schcenobiinae) is included in the generic keys, but other aquatic moths are not mentioned. [P. B.]
de Lattin, Gustav, "Two new subspecies of Hipparchia semele Linnaeus." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 335-336. 15 Dec. 1952. Describes as new H. s. clarensis (Co. Clare, Ireland) ; H. s. vallettai (Naxxar, Malta). [P. B]
de Lesse, H., "Comments on two recent papers on the genus Erebia: a reply" [in French; English summary]. Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 91-96. "April" [3 Sept.] 1954. Reply to Warren's criticisms of his papers. Maintains that 9 genitalia may be useful in classification in this genus; prefers to base classification on all characters and not to rely solely on $ genitalia. Notes on relationships in some species groups. [P. B.]
de Lesse, H., '"Fixation de lectotypes et description d'une nouvelle sous espece dans le groupe d'Erebia tyndarus Esp. (Lep. Nymphal. Satyrinae)" [in French]. Rev. franc Lepid., vol. 15: pp. 147-150. Nov. 1956. Fixation of lectotypes for sibirica Stgr. (Berlin Museum) and altajana Stgr. (British Museum). Describes as new E. iranica savalanica (Iran: Savalan, 3200 m.) (haploid chromosome no. is 51). The specific placement of this new ssp. is not correctly indicated. [P. V.]
Leston, D., "The major classification of insects." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 78-80. [20] March 1952. Comparative summary of classifications of Imms, Mickel, & Traite de Zoologie. [P. B.]
Marion, H., "Crambus salinellus ludovicellus nova subspecies" [in French]. Mitt. Munchner Ent. Ges., vol. 42- pp. 154-157, 3 figs. 15 Nov. 1952. Type locality: Kochel, Bavaria. C. nepos a ssp. of C. salinellus; discusses relationships in this complex. [P. B.j
Marion, H., "Notes sur quelques pyrales frangaises" [in French]. Rev. franc. Lepid., vol. 15: pp. 144-146. Nov. 1956. Notes on some French pyralids: Crambus digitellus, C. latistrius, C. monotceniellus, Homceosoma nimbella. [P. V,]
Marion, H., "Pyrales nouvelles de Madagascar (Lep.)" [in French]. Rev. franc. Ent., vol. 23: pp. 15-20, 7 figs. 1956. Describes as new the pyralids Haritala viettalis, Crocidophora <viettalis (both from E. Madagascar), and Witlesia malgassicella (central Madagascar). [P. V.]
Marion, H., "Pyrales nouvelles de Madagascar: les Cataclysm (Lep. Pyraust. Nym-phulidaf)" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. France, vol. 61: pp. 120-125, 5 figs. 8 Oct. 1956. Describes as new, from Madagascar: C. suffuscalis, C. albifulvalis, C. ochrealis, C. o. tanakfyralis, C. confusalis, C. c. betrokalis and C. diehlalis. [P. V.]
Martin, Edward L., "Notes on the status of some species of Crambinae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 117-121, 20 figs. "May/June" [3 Sept.] 1954. New synonymy and generic transfers of some spp. originally described in the genera Crambus, Chilo, Argyria, Diatrcea, C o no talis; some lectotypes designated; figures of genitalia. [P. B.]
Martin, Edward L., "On the systematic position and status of some pyralid genera and species." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 163-166. July 1956. Proposes MEGARTHRIDIA n.n. for Megarthria Hampson, nee Ragonot; munroei for Omphalocera cariosa of Grote, not Lederer. Synonymy and generic and subfamily transfers in Galleriinae. [P. B.]
Menhofer, Herbert, "Interessante Falterfunde in Nordbayern. 2. Beitrag" [in German]. Nachrichtenbl. Bayer. Ent., vol. 4: pp. 120-127. 15 Dec. 1955. Describes as new Apamea platinea franconia (Wallersberg b. Lichtenfels, Bavaria) ; also names 2 aberrations. Records of 63 Macrolepidoptera, some being new to the area. [P. B.]
von Mentzer, Erik, "Plebejus pylaon Fisch.-Wald. (sephyrus Friv.) ssp. augustanus, ssp. nova (Lep., Lycaenidas)" [in German]. Ent. Tidskr., vol. 77: pp. 125-129, 3 figs. 30 Jan. 1957. Type locality Valnontey, near Cogne, Val d'Aosta, Italy. [P. B.]
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Mori, L, & S. Murayama, "On a new race of Aranda schrenckii from Siga Prefecture, Japan" [in Japanese; English summary]. Butt. & Moths {Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 5: pp. 28-29. 1954. Describes as new A. s. suzukaensis (Yo-ka-iti, Siga Pref., Honshu). [P. B]
Moucha, J., "Contribution a la connaissance de Pieris bryonia' O. (Lep. Pieridae) des Carpathes" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. Mulhouse, 1956: pp. 21-25, 4 figs. April 1956. Describes local form; notes on distribution and biology. [P. B.]
Muhr, Otto, "Celerio gal Hi Rott. $ X Cel. hybr. epilohii Bsd. 9 — Cel. no v. sec. hybr. gallilobii Muhr" [in German]. Ent. NachrichtenbL, vol. 4: pp. 20-24, 1 pi. Jan./March 1952. Describes larvae and adults from this cross. [P. B.]
Munroe, E., "Pyralides recoltes a Tile de la Guadeloupe par M. L. Berland" [in French]. Rev. franc Ent., vol. 23: pp. 121-127, 4 figs. 1 July 1956. List of species of a collection of pyralids made in Guadeloupe. Describes as new Glyphodes sibillalis berland.'; CHniodes euphrosinalis pallidior; CRYPTOBOTYS (type zoilusahs Wlk.) ; CHRYSOBOTYS (type cambogialis Gn.) ; and APOECETES (type xanthialis Gn.).
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Munroe, Eugene, "Comment on Dr. Elwood C. Zimmerman's proposal to add to the Official List of Generic Names in Zoology the name of CEobia Hiibner, 1825, and Hellula Guenee, 1845 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 13: pp. 183-185. 28 June 1957. Supports application for validation of spelling CEobia & for conservation of Hellula; believes that fixation of numeral is as type of CEobia would lead to further confusion. [P. B.]
Munroe, Eugene, "Proposed suppression under the Plenary Powers of the generic name CEobia Hiibner, [1825] (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) for the purposes of the law of priority but not for those of the law of homonymy." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 13: pp. 186-189. 28 June 1957. Requests conservation o:: Hellula (type undalis) & Udea (type ferrugalis) ; rejection of CEobia, CEbia, & undulalis Hiibner, 1796.
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Murayama, Shuiti, "On Celastrina sugitanii Mats, from Japan, with description of an new species [sic!] and two new aberrant forms" [in Japanese; English summary]. Butt. & Moths {Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 3: pp. 1-3, 6 figs. March 1952. Describes as new C. s. ainonica (Teshio Prov., Hokkaido) ; figures also aberrations of new and typical subspecies lacking most markings on underside of wings. [P. B.]
Murayama, Shu-iti, "On a new subspecies of Aranda schrenckii from Honshu" [in Japanese; English summary]. Butt. & Moths {Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 4: p. 9. 1953. Describes as new A. s. carcxivora (Hara-mura, Snwa-gen, Nagano Pref., Honshu). [P. B.]
Murayama, Shu-iti, "On some new lycaenidi from Japan (I)" in Japanese; English summary. Butt. & Moths {Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 3: pp 17-21, 19 figs. April 1953. Describes as new Celastrina alboccerulea yamamotoi (Yakushima Is.) ; Japon-ica lutea onoi (Obihiro, Hokkaido) ; Favonius sapphirinus nipponicus (Nose, Osaka Pref., Honshu), F. s. jezonicus (Obihiro, Hokkaido), F. hayashii boreal is (Obihiro). [P. B.]
Murayama, Shu-iti, "On some lycsenids from Japan (II)" [in Japanese; English summary]. Butt. & Moths {Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 4: pp. 10-12, 13 figs. 1953. Describes as new Favonius jezoensis magnificans (Honshu); Neozephyrus smarag-dinus luxurians (central Honshu); Araragi enthea yucara (Hokkaido). Resurrects jozanus as name for Hokkaido population of Favonius ultramarinus. [P. B.J
Murayama, Shu-iti, "New or little known Rhopalocera from China and Korea" [in English; Japanese summary]. Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 6: pp. 1-4, 10 figs. 1955. Describes as new Euphydryas romanovi shansiensis (Tai-yiian, Shansi Prov., N. China), E. maturna coreanica (Kosho, Heian-hokudo, IN Korea); Neozephyrus tatsienluensis (Ta-tsien-lou, W. China), N. sikongensis (Ta-tsien-lou). Notes on Tajuria illurgis tattaka & on Ampittia matudai (illegally selects as allotype and paratype of the latter specimens found since his original description. [P. B.]
Murayama, Shu-iti, "Remarks on the races of Japonica lutea Hew., with description of a new race" [in Japanese; English summary]. Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 7: pp. 12-13, 8 figs. 1956. Describes as new J. I. patungkoanui (Sankakuho, Taichu Pref., Formosa). Also figures other sspp. [P. B.]
Murray, Desmond, "The genera of the European Lycsenidae (Lep.)." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 4-11, 2 pis. "Jan./Feb." [16 July] 1954. Rearrangement, based solely on $ genitalia, of the 'blues' only; discussion of genitalia of the two 'sections'
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Maculineini and Polyommatini; list of genera with type spp. and others; figures of $ genitalia of 23 spp. The author's premises and conclusions are virtually unsupported in this paper. [P. B.]
Nakamura, Masanao, "Unrecorded species of Notodontidas from Kyushu" [in Japanese; English summary]. Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 7: pp. 9-11, 2 figs. 1956. Reduces Neocerura to subgenus of Cerura; Mesodonta coreana to ssp. of Peridea lativitta. Gives first description of 9 of Hiradonta takaonis. New7 island records of 10 spp. [P.B.]
Norman, T., "Notes on the Lepidoptera of Assam — III. Further additions to the Indian list and other notes." Journ. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc, vol. 53: pp. 738-740. Aug 1956. Describes previously unknown 9 of Lyaenopsis ceyx cerima. Notes, mostly distributional, on 19 other spp. ("P. B.]
Obraztsov, N "Naheres liber Pseudeucosma tibetana (Car.) (Lepidoptera, Tortri-cidae)" [in German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol. 40: pp. 243-244, 1 fig. 1 Oct. 1950. Distinguishes sp. from relatives, and revises his key to arabescarta group of Pseudeucosma. [P. B.]
Obraztsov, Nicolas, "Sur les genres Gypsonomoides Obr. et Hendecaneura Wlsm. (Lepidoptera, Tortricidse)" [in French].. Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 88: pp. 245-251, 1 fig. 28 Oct. 1952. Describes as new G. pseudodelitana (Burgos, Spain). Redefines genera; discusses synonymy involving G. delitana; gives a catalogue of spp., with their synonymy and ranges. [P. B.]
Obraztsov, Nikolaus, "Zur Revision der Synaphe-Arten der moldavica- und bomby-ra/ij-Gruppe (Lepidoptera, Pyralidas)" [in German]. Mitt. Milncher Ent. Ges., vol. 42: pp. 87-110, 1 pi., 10 figs. 15 Nov. 1952. Describes as new S. asiatica ("Ko-pek-dagh" — Caucasus?); S. bombycalis eversmanni (Sarepta) ; S. dilrcki (Mar-rakesch, Morocco). Redescribes spp. of these 2 groups, with figures of adults and genitalia; key to spp. [P. B.]
Obraztsov, Nicholas S., "Notes on some species of the Amata (Syntomis) cymatilis group from the Philippine Islands, with description of a new species (Lepidoptera: Ctenuchidae)." Journ. Wash. Acad. Sci., vol. 44: pp. 221-227, 12 figs. 28 July 1954. Describes as new A. (S.) bryopoda (Monuangon, Mindanao) ; redescribes A. (S) cymatilis & A. (S.) laomedia. [P. B.]
Obraztsov, Nicholas S., "Two new species of the Amata tenuis group (Lepidoptera, Ctenuchidae)." Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 90: pp. 227-232, 3 figs. 31 Aug. 1954. Describes as new A. paratenuis (Pelabuan Ratu, S. coast of Java) ; A. sub-tenuis (Tombugu, E. Celebes). Redescribes A. tenuis. [P. B.]
Oiticica F°., Jose, "Tipos de Saturnioidea no United States National Museum. 3—genero Citheronia Hubner [sic!], 1819 (Lepidoptera, Citheroniinae) [in Portuguese]. Bol. Mus. Nae. Rio de Janeiro, Zool., no. 147: 15 pp., 47 figs. 5 Nov. 1956. Repeats original description, reviews taxonomic history, and gives data on type specimens and photographs of specimens and genitalia, of C. aroa, C. azteca, C. beledonon, C. benjamini, C. guayaquil, C. johnsoni, C. marion, & C. mogya. [P. B.]
Okada, Yoshio, "Explanation of Sasakia charonda Hewitson." Butt. & Moths (Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 4: p. 5, 1 fig. 1953 This genus of Apaturinae includes also S. funebris; variation and biology of S. charonda are summarized and the $ genitalia are figured. [P. B.]
Okagaki, Hiromu, & Masanao Nakamura, "Notes on the Japanese species of the subfamily Stauropinae (Notodontidae)" [in English; Japanese summary]. Butt. & Moths (Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan), vol. 4: pp. 16-18, 10 figs. 1953. Describes as new PAL-ZEOSTAUROPUS (type Stauropus obliterata). Briefly reviews the 3 Japanese spp. of subfamily, figuring adults & $ genitalia. [P. B.]
Okagaki, Hiromu, "Notes on the classification of notodontid moths [in Japanese; English summary]." Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 7: pp. 16-17. 1956. Sinks Angustiala to Macroschachia and A. cryptocephala to M. lineata. Pheosiopsis and Neophyta should be included under Suzukia and Ginschachia respectively. The original locality record for Damata longipennis japona is unreliable. [P. B.]
Ogata, Masami, liSineugraphe exusta and two related species in Japan" [in Japanese; English summary]. Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 7: pp. 19-22, 14 figs. 1956. Redescribes S. exusta, S. disgnosta, & S. longipennis; figures adults and $ genitalia. Names a 'form' of S. disgnosta. Describes local distribution. [P. B.]
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Opheim, M., ''To dagsommerfugler med vestlig utbredelse i Norge" [in Norwegian; English summary]. Bergens Mus. Arbok, 194-8, no. 5: 11 pp., 2 pis., 3 figs. Jan. 1949. Describes as new Parnasshis mnemosyne atlanticus (Tafjord, Norway) ; describes distribution of P. mnemosyne and Carterocephalus pal&mon in Norway. [P. B.]
Overlaet, F. G., "Sur Cymotho'e aramis Hew. et C. distincta Ovlt. (Lepidoptera)" [in French]. Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 88: pp. 275-276. 31 Dec. 1952. Regards his 7- schoutedeni' as a ssp. of C. aramis; list subspecies of these 2 spp. [P. B.]
Overlaet, F., "Le genra Pseudacrcea Westwood 1850" [in French]. Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 90: p. 65. 30 April 1954. Abstract only.
Overlaet, F. G., "Especes africaines du genre Neptis Fabricius" [in French]. Mem. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol. 27: pp. 381-383, 6 figs. 1956. Note on 6 spp. of Neptis (Nym-phalidae) from Africa and Madagascar (melicerta, goochi, intermedia, trigonophora, kikideli, poultoni) and figures of the $ and 9 genitalia. [P. V.]
Paclt, Jiri, "Die Gattungsnamen von Kluk 1780: Danaus, Heliconius, Nymphalis und Plehejus (Lepidoptera)" [in German]. Beitr. Ent., vol. 5: pp. 428-431, 2 figs. Sept. 1955. Names first published by Kluk in overlooked edition dated 1780, which is described; only difference from later edition involving these names is the spelling Plebeius. [P. B.]
Pennington, K. M., ''Description of female of Lepidochrysops sivanepoeli Penn. (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) and variation in male." Journ. Ent. Soc. Southern Africa, vol. 14: pp. 148-149. 30 Nov. 1951. 9 previously unknown. [P. B.]
Pennington, K. M., "New species and subspecies and other additions to the butterflies of southern Africa, together with new records of little known species." Journ. Ent. Soc. Southern Africa, vol. 16: pp. 94-111, 2 pis. 30 Nov. 1953. Describes as new (Satyridse) : Melapias southeyi (Witteberg Mts , N. E. Cape Prov.), M. vansoni (Kamiesberg Mts., Namaqualand) ; (Lycsenidse) : Deloneura millari dondoensis (Don-do Forest); Pcecilmitis aridus (Kamiesberg Mts.), P. pyramus (Zwartberg Pass), P. pelion (Mt. Machacha, Basutoland, 10,000') ; Lepidochrysops ruthica (Rhodes Estate, Inyanga, S. Rhodesia), L. barnesi (Chimanimani Mts., S. Rhodesia) ; (Hes-periidae) : Kedestes lepenula sublineata (Okahandja, S. W. Africa). Gives first description of 9 of Mylothris carcassoni and $ of Epamera bakeri. Records of 18 other spp. [P. B.]
Peterson, Bjorn, "Einige Bemerkungen zum Pieris-napi-byronitE-Yrob\em" [in German]. Ent. Nachrichtenbl, vol. 5: pp. 31-35, 45-50. March/April, May/Oct. 1953. 2 distinct populations, representing 2 spp., exist in north and west Alps; in Scandinavia there is a north-south gradation from bryonice-\ike to napi-\i\t populations; in south Alps the populations are less distinct, probably because of hybridization. Experiments revealed no preference of males for their own species. [P. B.]
Petersen, Gianther, "Taxonomie und Verbreitung der 'Kornmotten'" [in German]. Beitr, Ent., vol. 3: pp. 577-600, 3 pis. 3 figs. Dec. 1953. Reviews taxonomie history of Tinea granella group. Describes $ and $ genitalia and distinguishes the 4 related spp. Discusses distribution and lists definite records for each species. [P. B.]
Pinhey, E. C. G., "Notes on Odonata and Lepidoptera made on a collecting trip in Uganda with descriptions of two new Arctiidae (Lep.) from Tanganyika and Kenya." Ent. Mo. Mag., vol. 88: pp. 169-176, 1 pi., 16 figs. [26] Aug. 1952. Describes as new Soloe plicata (Sigital, Amani, E. Usambara Mts., Tanganyika) ; Rhodogastria andro-fusca (Nairobi, Kenya). Notes on Lepidoptera, especially butterflies, in Uganda forests. [P. B.]
Prose, Herbert, "Bemerkungen zu den 'Dualspecies' bei den Lepidopteren, erlautert am Beispiel Pyrgus armoricanus Obth.-alveus Hbn. (Hesperiidae)" Nachrichtenbl. Bayer. Ent., vol. 4: pp. 65-68. 15 July 1955. Criticism of concept of 'sibling species' as especially closely related forms; points out that southern populations of P. alveus are distinct, but closer to typical aliens than is P. armoricanus. Coexistence of sibling species in same area is an argument against their recent separation. [P. B.]
Prose, H., "Eine Betrachtung zum Pyrgus malv<z-mal<voides-Yrob\tm als Beispiel tax-onomischer Grenzfalle (Lep. Hesp.)" [in German]. Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr., N. F., vol. 2: pp. 185-190. 15 Aug. 1955. Regards P. malvce and P. malvoides as 'semi-species', basing conclusion on differences in genitalia and reproductive isolation. Discusses difficulties in classifying forms on the subspecies-species borderline. [P. B.]
Prout, L. B., "New species of African Geometridge." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 182-189. "Sept." [24 Oct.] 1954. Describes as new: Aphilopota triphasia ("German E. Africa"), A. statuta (Gold Coast), A. symphronima (Rutchuru to Kibali, Belgian
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Congo), A. melanommata (Rutchuru to Kibali), A. phanerostigma mweruana (Lu-fonso R., E. Luvua Valley, N. E. of L. Mweru), A. otoessa (Gambia), A. cydno (Mombasa), A. cardinal!i (Kete Krachi, N. Terr., Gold Coast), A. c. kitalensis (Kitale), A. euodia (N. Transvaal), A. iph'ia (Transkei), A. sinistra (Katberg, E. Cape Prov.), A. mail aria nub Hat a (Elizabethville) ; Hemerophila leptopheme (Mt. Moco, Luimbale, Angola), H. oviceps (Rugege Forest, Ruanda District, Kivu) ; also several aberrations and 'forms.' Descriptive notes on A. strigosissima, A. calavia, A. phanerostigma, A. mailaria, H. dnophera. These descriptions, assembled by Fletcher from the late author's papers, are published to validate the new names on pis. 16-18 of vol. 16 o^ Seitz's Macrolepidoptera of the World, the text of which is incomplete. A revised legend for these plates is included. [P. B.]
Razowski, Jozef, "A new Asiatic species of the genus Peronea Curt. (Lep. Tortr.)" [in Polish; Russian & English summaries]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 23: pp. 107-112, 7 figs. 1955. Describes as new P. stachi (Kuldja). The $ genitalia are described and figured. [J. M.]
do Rego-Barros, Alfredo Rei, "LEPIDOLUTZIA g.n. e redescricao do genero Amaslus Walker, 1955. (Lepidoptera, Heterocera)" [in Portuguese]. Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, Zool., no. 145: 18 pp., 31 figs. 1 Nov. 1956. Type of new genus is Amastus bauds. Detailed redescription of species, and of A mastus and its type A. collaris. [P. B.]
Reiss, Hugo, "Die Zygasnenfauna Graubiindens (Lep.), bearbeitet nach der Sammlung von H. Thomann, Landquart" [in German]. Jahresber. naturforsch. Ges. Graubiindens, vol. 82: pp. 95-124, 1 pi., 1 fig. 1950. Describes as new Zygcena romeo kes-sleri (Bergun, Switzerland), Z. filipendulce thomanni (Pontresina, Heutal, Switzerland) ; also some 'forms.' Includes 11 spp. and their numerous variations, some of which are figured in color. Also figures the fossil Z. miocenica. [P. B.]
Remington, Charles L., "Interspecific relationships of two rare swallowtail butterflies, Papilio nitra and Papilio hudsonianus, to other members of Papilio ?nachaon complex." Yearb. Amer. Philos. Soc, 1955: pp. 142-146. 1956. Progress report. P. 'nitra' of Riding Mt. appears to result from hybridization between P. machaon and P. polyxenes. [P. B.]
Riley, N. D., "A new species of Thestor (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidas) from South Africa." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 97-102, 1 pi., 1 fig. "May/June" [3 Sept.] 1954. Describes as new T. dicksoni (Roode Zands Mts., above Tulbagh Kloof, Cape Prov.) ; T. d. calvinice (Hantam's Berg, Calvinia, Cape Prov.). Notes on life history (myrme-cophilous). [P. B.]
Sauter, Willi, "Morphologie und Systematik der schweizerischen Solenobia-Avien (Lep. Psychidaf)" [in German]. Rev. Suisse Zool., vol. 63: pp. 451-550, 5 pis., 24 figs. June 1956. Redescribes genus, subgenera, and 14 spp. (one unnamed) ; notes on 6 others (1 known only from type, rest extralimital). Describes external morphology in great detail. Plates illustrate S forewings. [P. B.]
Sheljuzhko, Leo, "Neue und wenig bekannte Noctuiden und Geometriden der Zoologis-chen Staatssammlung in Miinchen" [in German]. Mitt. Milnchner Ent. Ges., vol. 44/45: pp. 277-292, 1 pi., 2 figs. 1 Aug. 1955. Describes as new (Noctuidae) : Chersotis anachoreta forsteri (Sardab Valley, Elburs Mts., Persia) ; Janthinea frivaldszkyi asiatica (Konia, Anatolia) ; Scoliopteryx aksuana (Aksu, Bakalik, E. Turkestan) ; Toxocampa cracca centralasice (near Dzharkent, Semiretshje, central Asia) ; (Geometridae) : Rhodostrophia rueckbeili (Tyshkan, Sary-saj, central Asia) ; Scapula tessellaria proutiana (Malaje Aku Valley, s. of Dzharkent), S. immorata duercki (Castilia, Sierra de Credos) ; Horisme aquata kansuensis (Lanchowfu, Kansu Prov., China) ; also several aberrations. Notes on Parastichiis sublustris (Noctuidae) ; Epirrhanthis diver sata, Cidaria derivata, Horisme calligraphata taniolata (Geo-metridae). [P. B.]
Smith, P. Siviter, "Oressigena (nomen nudum)." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: p.
3 54. 15 Dec. 1952. Locates and repeats original description, inadequate but valid,
of Dysstroma concinnata oressigena. [P. B.] Stempffer, H., & N. Bennett, "Contribution a I'etude des Lycaenidae du Liberia" [in
French; English introduction by W. Peters]. Bull. Inst, franc. Afr. noire (A), vol.
18: pp. 500-513, 4 figs., 1 map. 1956. List of Lycaenidae collected by Dr. Peters in
Liberia. Describes as new Baliochila petersi & Deudorix (Hypokopelates) petersi.
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Stempffer, H., & N. Bennett, "Notes on the South African genus Cnodontes (Lepidop-tera, Lycaenidae)." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 114-116, 2 figs. May 1956. Describes as new C. vansoni (Salt Pan, Pretoria). Records of spp. of teriomima group from South Africa. [P.B.]
Stipan, Franz, "Pieris bryonice O. und Pieris napi L. (Erganzungen zum Handbuch von Dr. L. Miiller und Ing. Hans Kautz)" [in German]. Ent. Nachrichtenbl., vol. 4-: pp. 33-38. Jan./March 1952. Describes successful crosses P. b. fiavescens $ X P. napi, Irish race, 9 , and P. n. napi $ X P. n. britannica 9 ; names two back-cross forms of P. napi; notes on other 'forms', including a gynandromorph, [P. B.]
Swanepoel, D. A., "A new species of Cupido (Lycaenidae) from the Zoutpansberg." Journ. Ent. Soc. Southern Africa, vol. 12: pp. 123-125, 4 figs. 30 Sept. 1949. Describes as new C. (Lepidochrysops) vansoni (near Vivo, Zoutpansberg district, Transvaal). [P. B.]
Swanepoel, D. A., ''A new species of Cupido (Lycaenidae) from Basutoland." Journ. Ent. Soc. Southern Africa, vol. 14: pp. 57-59, 4 figs. 31 May 1951. Describes as new C. (Lepidochrysops) lowensteini (Mokhotlong). [P. B.]
Swanepoel, D. A., "A new species of Thestor Hbn. (Lepidoptera)." Journ. Ent. Soc. Southern Africa, vol. 16: pp. 191-193, 1 fig. 30 Nov. 1953. Describes as new T. murrayi (Swartberg Pass, Cape Prov.). [P. B.]
Symes, H., "Vapourings." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 68: pp. 149-150. 15 June 1956. Partially successful attempt to cross Orgyia antiqua and 0. recens. [P. B.]
Tilden, J. W. "A revision of Tharsalea Scud. (s. str.), with description of a new subspecies (Lepid., Lye.)." Bull. Southern Calif. Acad. Sci., vol. 54: pp. 67-77, 4 figs. 5 Oct. 1955. Describes as new Lyccena (Tharsalea) arota schellbachi (North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park) ; redescribes other sspp. Restricts use of Tharsalea to this sp. [P. B.]
Toll, S., "Fauna of butterflies of Podole" [in Polish and English]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 18: pp. 156-172, 7 figs. 1948. Describes as new Coleophora icterella (Scianka Hlody; $ genitalia figured); C. paradrymidis (Obizowa; $ and 9 genitalia figured). Descriptions in English. [J. M.]
Toll, S., "Two little known species of Macrolepidoptera of the fauna of Poland and two new species of Microlepidoptera" [in Polish; Russian & English summaries]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 22: pp. 122-139, 27 figs. 1952. Describes as new Cnephasia bleszynskyii (Duszniki, S. Poland) ; Euspila (Laspeyresia) simillimana (Katowice, Beskidy Mts., Podolia), E. internana tristana (Podolia). The genitalia are figured. Author gives some information about Boarmia manuelaria and Chloridea maritima. [J- M.]
Toll, Sergius, "Ein Randbemerkung zu den Veroffentlichung des Herrn N. Obraztso>/ 'Systematische Aufstellung und Bemcrkungen uber die palaarktischen Arten der Gat-tung Dichrorampha Gn.' (der Zeitschrift Jg. XLIII, 195 3, p. 10) saint Beschreibung einer neuen Art. (Lepidoptera, Tortricidas)" [in German]. Mitt. M'unchner Ent. Ges., vol. 44/45: pp. 516-525, 12 figs. 1 Aug. 1955. Describes as new D. (Dichro-ramphodes) klimeschiana (Mercuore, Mistretta, Sicily). Critical comments on Obraz-tsov's paper, with figures of genitalia of some spp. [P. B.]
de Toulgoet, H., "Description d'Arctiides nouveaux de Madagascar" [in French]. Rev. franc. Ent., vol. 23: pp. 128-131, lpl., 2 figs. 1 July 1956. Describes as new, from Madagascar: Spilarctia mediocinerea, S. pauliani, S. hercules. [P. V.]
de Toulgoet, H., "Some new Arctiidae from Madagascar and the Comoro Islands (4th note)." Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist., 12th ser., vol. 9: pp. 337-346, 39 figs. May 1956. Describes as new (Nolinae) : Rceselia polychroma (Diego Saarez, N. Madagascar); (Lithosiinae) : Eilema argentula (Diego Suarez), E. recticosta (Perinct, Analama-zoatra Forest), E. meloui (Diego Suarez), E. tanala (Mananjary, E. Madagascar); Philenora bijuga diegoi (Diego Suarez), P. indecisa (Perinet), P. fietcheri (Diego Suarez), P. deceptans (Diego Suarez), P. septentrionalis (^Diego Suarez), P. confer gens (S. Madagascar), P. dissimilis (S. Madagascar), P. leighi (Mayotle, Comoro Is.), P. quadripunctaria (Grand Comoro). Figures genitalia. [P. B.]
Verity, Roger, ''On the supposed discoveries of new butterfly species in Europe." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 172-175. "July" [4 Aug.] 1953 Contends that many recently named European spp. are of lower rank, being geographically vicariant populations interfertile with others at their contact zone (these 'exerges' appear to be the subspecies of most modern taxonomists). The extension of the 'exerge' concept to Colias hyale and C. australis seems unjustified from the author's own definition. [P. B.]
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Viette, Pierre E. L., "Contribution a Fetude des Hepialidae (27eme note). Une nouvelle espece du Mexique" [in French]. Mitt Miinchner Ent. Ges., \o\. 42: pp. 20-21, 1 fig. 15 Nov. 1952. Describes as new Pseudodalaca mexicanensis (Jalapa, Mex.) ; sp. generally confused with Dalaca assa or D. terea. [P. B.]
Viette, Pierre E. L., "Contribution to the study of Hepialidae (29th note)." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 90-103, 2 pis [20] March 1953. Describes as new APLATISSA (monobasic), A. strangoides (Fonte Boa, upper Amazons, Brazil). [P. B.]
Viette, Pierre E. L., "Une nouvelle espece de lepidoptere brachyptere de l'Tle Campbell" [in French]. Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 27: pp. 19-22, 1 fig. 20 Nov. 1954. Describes as new EUPROTEODES (Elachistidae) and type E, galathece (Campbell Is.) ; wings reduced in both sexes. [P. B.]
Viette, P., "Speologica africana. Description d'un nouveau microlepidoptere d'un grotte de Guinee (Lep. Lyonetiidas)" [in French]. Bull. Inst. franc. Afr. noire {A), vol. 17: pp. 530-532, 1 fig. April 1955. Describes as new Opogona villiersi (on guano in cave near Kindia, Fr. Guinea). [P. B.]
Viette, P., "Nouveaux Microlepidopteres de Madagascar" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Zool. France, vol. 81: pp. 88-98, 8 figs. 15 Oct. 1956. Describes as new, from Madagascar: Melasma fibriculatella (Tineidae) ; Orneodes decaryella (Orneodidae) ; Epimactis crocella; GHURYX, G. perinetella (type species), G. venosella; Anoditica concre-tella (all Xylorictidse) ; Ethmia pylorella, E. pylonotella (Ethmiidae). [P. V ]
Viette, P., "Sphingides nouveaux ou peu connus de Madagascar (Lep.)" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 56: pp. 59-62, 3 figs. Nov. 1956. Describes as new Polyptychus paulianii, P. integer; Theretra orpheus megalesia (all from Madagascar). Key to spp. of Polyptychus and notes on P. brevis and P. delicatus. [P. V.]
Warren, B. C. S., "Problems of speciation in the genus Erebia." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 5, suppl.: 6 pp., 1 pi. Oct. 1953. Discusses and figures 9 genitalia of races of E. tyndarus & E. cassioides. Objects to Lorkovic's segregation of E. hispana, E. goya, & E. rondoui as spp. distinct from E. tyndarus, pointing out overlapping variations in 9 genitalia. Minimizes importance of differences in chromosome number, apparently not realizing that this may act as an absolute barrier to crossing in spite of morphological similarity. [P. B.]
Warren, B. C. S., "Three unrecognized species of the genus Pyrgus (Lep., Hesperii-dae)." Entomologist, vol. 86: pp. 90-103, 2 pis. [20] April 1953. Regards P. accreta, P. sifanicus, & P. scandinavica as distinct supp. in subg. Ateleomorpha; discusses characters of $ genitalia, on which this conclusion is based, and application of names in this complex. [P. B.]
Warren, B. C. S., "The taxonomic value of morphological race-group characters unimpaired by overlapping variability." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 133-135. "July" [14 Sept.] 1954. Maintains that a group of races may constitute a distinct species even if variants within the group are indistinguishable from members of other groups. Boloria aquilonaris is separated from B. pales and placed as a ssp. of B. sifanica. [P. B.J
Warren, B. C. S., "Comments on two recent papers on the genus Erebia." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 205-209, 230-233. [12] Sept., [10] Oct 1956. Critical review of de Lesse';; work on 9 genitalia and on distribution in Pyrenees of E. tyndarus & E. cassioides. Doubts value of the variable 9 genitalia, at least in comparison to those of $ $, for classification in this genus; comments on de Lesse's placement of many supp., and on the identity of races of the above 2 spp. [P. B ]
Wolff, Niels L., "Hemimene cinerosana HS., a widely distributed, but hitherto unappreciated, species. (Lep., Tortr.)." Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 25: pp. 351-360, 20 figs. 1 Sept. 1949. Redescribes H. cinerosana and H. plumbagana and distinguishes them; discusses application of names in this group. [P. B.]
Wolff, Niels L., uCrambus bonifatellus Hulst, an unexpected component of the fauna of Greenland." Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 25: pp. 421-424, 4 figs. 1 Aug. 1950. Redescribes sp., previously known from Colorado. [P. B.]
Wolff, Niels L., (CToxocampa craccce F., ny for Danmark" [in Danish]. Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 26: pp. 260-266, 7 figs. 25 May 19 52. New record for Denmark; figures adults of T. craccce & T. vicite and $ genitalia of these spp. & T. pastinum} and distinguishes the spp. [P. B.]
Wolff, Niels L., "Platyptilia capnodactyla Zell., et zoogeografisk interessant fjerm0l" [in Danish; English summary]. Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 26: pp. 469-474. 1 Aug. 1953. Points out distinctive characters of sp., new to N. and W. Europe. Foodplant Peta-sites. [P. B.]
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Wolf, Niels L., "Sommerfugle larver importeret med bananer" [in Danish; English summary]. Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 26: pp. 512-521, 9 figs. 1 Aug., 10 Dec. 1953. Discusses systematic position of Opogona subcervinella, which is not certainly an Opogona or even a member of the Lyonetiidse. Larvae of this sp. and of Prodenia litura have been imported into Denmark in bananas; adults are figured. [P. B.]
Wolff, Niels L., "Hemimene obscuratana n. sp. (Lep., Tortr.)." Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 27: pp. 66-69, 11 figs. 20 March 1955. Species called 'cinerosana' by Wolff in 1949 here named and distinguished from H. cinerosana & H. plumbagana. [P. B.]
Wolff, Niels L., "W' epticula repentiella n. sp. (Lepidoptera, Nepticulidse)." Ent. Meddelelser, vol. 27: pp. 82-90, 4 pis. 20 March 1955. From Denmark (type locality not specified). Describes early stages & mine; foodplant Salix repens. Comparative notes on 13 other spp. [P. B ]
Yasuda, Toshiro, "A revision of the genus Adoxophyes (Lep. Tort.) of Japan." Trans. Lep. Soc. Japan, vol. 7: pp. 23-26, 8 figs. 1956. Sinks A privatana, congruana, fasciculana & fasciata to A. orana, leaving a single Japanese species with variable wing pattern and a wide range of foodplants. Figures genitalia. [P. B.]
Zimmerman, Elwood C, "Proposed addition to the Official List of Generic Names in Zoology of the generic names (Eobia Hiibner, [1825], and Hellula Guenee, 1845 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol. 12: pp. 248-251. 28 Sept. 1956. Requests validation of spelling CEobia, fixation of types ((Eobia numer-alis, Hellula undalis), and placement on the Official Indexes of incorrect spellings (Ebia and undulalis. [P. B.]
D. VARIATION AND GENETICS
Ae, Shigeru Albert, "Corrections and additions concerning the genetics of Colias erate poliographus (Pieridse)." Lepid. News, vol. 10: pp. 143-149, 2 figs. 8 May 1957.
Arbogast, R. T., "Two new melanic Speyeria (Nymphalidse)." Lepid. News, vol. 10: p. 112. 12 Dec. 1956.
Barros V., Sergio, "Dos casos de melanismo en ropaloceros chilenos." [in Spanish]. Rev. Chilena Ent., vol. 1: p. 281, 2 figs. 1951. Describes and figures melanic specimens of Tatochila mercedis & Argynnis dexamene. [P. B.]
Baynes, E. S. A., "A new form of Selenia bilunaria Esper." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 5-6. 15 Jan. 1952. Named.
Best, A. A., llLeucania lithargyria Esper ab. nigrescens ab. nov." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: p. 17. 15 Jan. 1953.
Birch, L., "Notes on the Clouded Yellow Butterfly (Colias, Fab. croceus, Fourcroy). The variations of C. croceus as observed in insects captured in the Midland counties during the summer and autumn of 1947, by members of the Entomological Section of the Birmingham Natural History and Philosophical Society." Proc. Birmingham Nat. Hist. Philos. Soc, vol 18: pp. 23-28. 1949.
Bobe, K. H., "Striking aberration of Colias croceus/' Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., <uo\. 60: p. 92, 1 pi. 15 July 1948.
Bowden, S. R, "Results of repeated pairing in Pieris napi: use of a recessive variety as a marker." Entomologist, vol. 83: p. 278. [20] Dec. 1951. Demonstrates that only-sperm from most recent mating fertilize eggs being laid; offspring of one 9 by 2 genetically different $ $ were obtained. [P. B.]
Bowden, S. R., ''Pupal colour and diapause in Pieris napi L." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 175-178. [20] Aug. 1952. Data show some correlation between green pupae and immediate development, buff pupae and overwintering, but correlation is imperfect, and genetic mechanism, if it exists, is not simple. [P. B.]
Bradley, J. D., "A new form of Tortrix am plana Huebner, 1813, from Malta (Lep., Tortricidae)." Entomologist, vol. 86: p. 67. [20] March 1953. Named.
Brown, F. Martin, "Infra-subspecific names among Parnassius." Lepid. News, vol. 10: pp. 140-142. 8 May 1957.
Brown, S. C. S., "A pathological specimen of Argynnis euphrosyne (L.) (Lep., Nymph-alidae)." Journ. Soc. Brit. Ent., vol. 3: p. 248. 12 Jan. 1951. Specimen with groundcolor pigment absent and abnormal scales. [P. B.]
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Burrau, Nils, "Neue oder fur Schweden neue Schmetterlingsformen (Lep.)" [in German]. Opusc. Ent., vol. 15: pp. 81-86, 1 pi. 15 March 1950. Names 'forms' or aberrations of 13 spp. of moths and records melanic forms of 2 noctuids; most are figured. [P.B.]
Caspari, Ernst, "On the pigment formation in the testis sheath of Rt and rt Ephestia kiihniella Zeller" [in English; German summary]. Biol. ZentralbL, vol. 74: pp. 585-602, 18 figs. 1955. Comparative histology; effect of recessive allele is to delay appearance of precursor granules and to suppress growth of granules. [P. B.]
Chalmers-Hunt, J. M., "Euproctis chrysorrhcea L. ab. fumosa ab. nov." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: p. 14-5. 15 July 1951.
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of Abraxas grossulariata Linnaeus (Lep. Geom.)." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 102-106, 1 pi. 15 June 1951. Names 13, figures 10. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Arctiidae." Ent. Rec. Sf Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 262-266, 1 pi. 15 Dec. 1951. Names 23.
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Macrolepidoptera." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 30-33, 158-164, 229-233, 3 pis. 15 March, 15 Sept., 15 Nov. 1951. Names 64 (Thyatiridae, Notodontidae, Lymantriidae, Noctuidae). [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "A note on the genetics of Colias croceus Fourcroy ab. cinerascens Rowland Brown." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 199-200. 15 Oct. 1951. Albino form probably a simple recessive with low viability under adverse conditions. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "An English specimen of Spilosoma lutea Hufnagel ab. totinigra Seitz." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 266-267, 1 fig. 15 Dec. 1951.
Cockayne, E. A., "The genetics of Cleora cinctaria Schiffermiiller ab. submarmorinaria Fuchs and ab. schulzei Heinrich." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 126-129, 1 pi. 15 July 1951. Pale forms, probably simple recessives. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "The genetics of Cleora repandata Linnaeus, ab. con<versaria Hiibner, and ab. mendeli Williams." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 233-234. 15 Nov. 1951. Further evidence that former is heterozygote and latter homozygote. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "The International Rules of Zoological Nomenclature." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 38-40. 15 March 1951. Notices with approval ruling separating names of specific and infra-subspecific rank, bat objects, on mistaken grounds, to form of ruling. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of Arctia villica Linnaeus (Lep. Arctiidae)." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 3-4, 301-302, 2 pis. 15 Jan., 15 Nov. 1952. Names 9; notes on some others. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Geometridae." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 237-242, 1 pi. 15 Sept. 1952. Names 26.
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Macrolepidoptera." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol/64: pp. 33-37, 129-131, 189-192, 3 pis. 15 Feb., 15 May, 16 July 1952. Names 60 (Noctuidae, 58; Thyatiridae, 2). [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Macrolepidoptera (Geometridae)." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 65-68, 1 pi. 15 March 1952. Names 26.
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of Lysandra coridon Poda and L. hellargus Rott. What are the causation factors?" Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 157-160, 2 pis. 15 June 1952. Suggestions for experimental attack. Plates show aberrations of these spp. and of Polyommatus icarus. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of Saturnia pa<vonia Linnaeus." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 97-98, 1 pi. 15 April 1952. Names 4.
Cockayne, E. A., "A new melanic mutation in Gonodontis bidentata Clerck." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 334-335, 1 pi. 15 Dec. 1952.
Cockayne, E. A., "Colias croceus Fourcroy ab. duplex Cockerel!. The story of a fraud." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 193-194. 16 July 1952. Name apparently based on 'mosaics' made by sticking parts of 2 insects together. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Interesting aberrations of British Macrolepidoptera bred by A. V. Fledges." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp. 265-270, 1 pi. [17] Dec. 1952. Describes 10, naming 7; notes on presumed genetic basis. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Possible sex-linkage in Laothoe populi Linnaeus." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: p. 221. 16 July 1952. Pale and pink forms, practically confined to $. [P- B.]
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Cockayne, E. A., "The genetics of Arctia <villica Linnaeus ab. ursula Schultz and ab.
kettlewelli Cockayne." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 302-305, 1 pi. 15 Nov.
1952. Genetic basis of former is complex and not fully understood; latter probably
produced by single recessive gene. [P. B.] Cockayne, E. A., "The genetics of Arctia villica ab. vuardi Mathevv." Ent. Rec. &
Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 1-3, 6 figs. 15 Jan. 1952. Simple recessive. Combinations
with other variants noted. [P. B.J Cockayne, E. A., "The genetics of Selenia hilunaria ab. eblanaria Baynes." Ent. Rec.
& Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 6-7. 15 Jan. 1952. Single gene mutant with variable
expression; heterozygotes distinct in spring brood, like wild type in summer brood.
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Cockayne, E. A., "The problem of Lasiocampa quercus Linnaeus ab. olivaceo-fasciata Cockerell ab. olivacea Tutt and the melanic larva." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 306-309. 15 Nov. 1952. Suggests that melanic adults and larvae are produced by 2 closely linked recessive genes. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Geometridae " Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 161-169, 241-244, 2 pis. 15 June, 15 Sept. 1953. Names 66.
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Macrolepidoptera." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 33-34, 81, 2 pis. 15 Feb., 15 March 1953. Names 12 {Arctia caja, Sphingidae, Minucia lunaris). [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "Some forgotten varietal names." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 65-66. 15 March 1953. Resurrects 12 (butterflies, Sphingidae, Arctiidas, Noto-dontidae) published by Newnham in 1900. [P. B.J
Cockayne, E. A., "Aberrations of British Macrolepidoptera." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 66: pp. 65-68, 1 pi. 15 March 1954. Names 12 and figures 2 others (Arctiidee, Noctuidae, Geometridae, Zygaenidae). [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "A breeding experiment by Alfred Hedges with Lygris testata Linnaeus and its recessive mutant ab. hedgesaria." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 66: pp. 186-188, 1 pi. 15 Aug. 1954. Describes and figures mutant and demonstrates genetic nature. [P. B.]
Cockayne, E. A., "An account of Mr. Hedges' breeding experiments with Cleora (Alcis) repandata Linnaeus." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 66: pp. 161-162, 1 pi. 15 June 1954. Melanic mutant and form with contrasting median area apparently both simple recessives; not linked. [P. B.]
Collier, A. E., "A note on Agapetes (Melanargia) galathea L. ab. aperta Rebel." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 67: pp. 1-5, 1 pi. 15 Jan. 1955. Describes previously unknown homozygote; also describes breeding experiments and techniques used in rearing. [P. B.]
Collier, A. E., "A successful rearing of A phantopus hyperanius Linn. ab. lanceolata Shipp.*' Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 68: pp. 1-2. 1 Jan. 1956. Aberration produced by single recessive gene, but modified by other factors. [P. B.]
Daniel, Franz, "Probleme bei oberbayerischen Zygcena transalpina Esp.-Formen (Lep.-Het.)" [in German]. Nachrichtenbl. Bayer. Ent., vol. 4: pp. 49-56. 15 June 1955. On local variation, especially at points of contact with the sp. or ssp. angelica. [P. B.J
Darlow, H. M., "At Hera's shrines." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 63: pp. 69-71. 15 May 1951. Notes absence of variation in 3 local Mediterranean populations of Calli-morpha quadripunctaria. [P. B.J
Dean, Mary Baptista, "Analysis of physiological and genetical differences of polymorphic forms of Colias eurytheme." fVasmann Journ. Biol., vol. 14: pp. 1-57, 2 figs. 1956. No difference in vitality was found between white and yellow females. No method was found for distinguishing white 9 homozygotes and heterozygotes one from the other. Discal spot of hind wings is lightest in white $ 9, next lightest in $ $ and darkest in yellow $ $ . The experiments seem to show that inheritance of the discal spot color is polygenic. [J. T.J
Dyson, R. C, "Notes on breeding Polyommatus icarus Rott. and foodplants for blues." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 194-195. 16 July 1952. Records progeny of a brood showing a variety of named aberrations. Notes on growing foodplants. [P. B.J
Edwards, F. H., "Variation in Lyccena phlteas L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 63: pp. 84-86. 15 May 1851. On several named aberrations and their involved nomenclature. [P. B.J
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Egelhaaf, Albrecht, "Quantitativer Vergleich der Fluoreszenzmuster der Eier dreier
Genotypen von Ephestia kuhniella" [in German], Naturivissenschaften, vol. 43: pp.
165-166, 1 fig. April 1956. Demonstrates differences in fluorescing substances in eggs
of wild type and 2 eye-color mutants. [P. B.] Evans, L. J., "Notes on breeding Cycn'ia mendica Clerck." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far.,
vol. 65: pp. 4-6. 15 Jan. 1953. Several types of variants mentioned; viability low
following inbreeding, and strain lost. [P. B.] Fearnehough, T. D., "An aberration of Pararge megera L." Ent Rec. & Journ. Var.,
vol 67: pp. 329-330. 15 Dec. 1955. With translucent wings; named. [P. B.] Ford, E. B., "Rapid evolution and the conditions which make it possible." Cold Spring
Harbor Symp. Quant. Biol., vol. 20: pp. 230-238, 1955. Discussion of polymorphism,
environmental changes, fluctuations in population size, range extension, etc., based
largely on work with Lepidoptera (Maniola, Panaxia, Euphydryas, industrial
melanism). [P. B.] Gabler, H., "Die Entstehung einer neuen Tier art" [in German]. Urania, vol. 10: pp.
181-182, 2 figs. Nov. 1947. Brief summary of spread of industrial melanism in Ly-
mantria monacha. [P. B.] Goodson, A. L., "The colour forms of Colias croceus ab. helice Hiibner." Ent. Rec &
Journ. Var., vol. 63: p. 47. 15 March 1951. Synonymy. Goodson, A. L., "The white and pale yellow forms of Lyccena phlceas Linn." Ent. Rec.
& Journ. Far., vol. 64: p. 23. 15 Jan. 1952. Nomenclature. Haggett, G., & A. J. Wightman, "Variation of Hydracia hucherardi Mabille (Lep.,
Agrotidae)." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 157-158. June 1956. Hawkins, C. N., "Sterrha aversata L: some further notes on the genetic relationship of
the plain and banded forms." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 133-134. 15 May
1952. Banded form a simple dominant. [P. B.] Heller, Jozef, "On the inheritance of development duration in the Hawk-moth (Celerio
euphorbia)." C. R. Soc. Sci. Lett. Wroclaw, vol. 2: pp. 88-90. Summary of paper in
Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 18: pp. 81-94. Heller, Jozef, & Antonia Moklowska-Hellerowra, "Further investigations on the inheritance of the development modus in the Hawk-moth (Celerio euphorbia). C. R. Soc.
Sci. Lett. Wroclaw, vol. 3: pp. 100-101. 1953. Summary of unpublished study not
confirmed by later work. [P. B.] Henstock, Herbert, "Melanic forms of Lepidoptera in Flintshire." Entomologist, vol.
87: pp. 20-21. "Jan./Feb." [16 July] 1954. Reports recent increases in frequency of
melanics in many spp. of moths. [P. B.] Heslop, I. R. P., "White varieties of two vanessid butterflies." Entomologist, vol. 89:
pp. 198-199. Aug. 1956. Records specimens of Precis octavia and Aglais urtica with
white background. [P. B.] Heslop-Harrison, J. W., "An orange-coloured larva of Oporinia autumnata Borkhau-
sen." Entomologist, vol. 89: p. 83. April 1956. Larva reeding on flowers of broom.
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Heslop-Harrison, J. W., "Melanism in larvae and imagines of Erannis defoliaria Clerck." Entomologist, vol. 89: p. 128. May 1956. Melanic larvae produce adults ranging from extreme melanics to typical coloration. [P. B.]
Heslop-Harrison, J. W., "Melanism in the Lepidoptera." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 68: pp. 172-181. 15 Aug. 1956. Polemic, mainly concerned with his priority in certain theories and with supposed defects in recent experiments. [P. B.]
Heslop-Harrison, J. W., "Parallel variation in the larva and imago of Oporinia dilu-tata Bkh." Entomologist, vol. 89: p. 70. March 1956. Larvae of a mutant form also distinguishable from normal individuals. [P. B.]
Heslop-Harrison, J. W., "The coloration of the larvae of Biston betularia L." Entomologist, vol. 90: pp. 76-77. March 1957. Notes on several color forms — distribution and foodplant correlation. [P. B.]
Hewson, Frank, " 'Black' larvae of Lasiocampa quercus L. in Yorkshire." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 1-2. 15 Jan. 1953. Records of melanic larvae, not rigidly associated writh melanic adults. [P. B.]
Holloway, Paul H., "A dwarf race of Anthocaris cardamines L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 215-216. 15 Aug. 1953. Very local British population, in area with poor soil and sparse, stunted Cardamine pratensis (probable foodplant). [P. B.]
Huggins, H. C, "Two noctuid aberrations." Entomologist, vol. 85: p. 185. [20] Aug. 1952. Of Anepia irregularis & Polychrysia moneta. [P. B.]
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Huggins, H. C, "Melanism in Tethea ocularis Linn." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: pp. 277-278. 15 Oct. 1953. Describes 3 forms; melanics of this sp. have only recently appeared in Britain. [P. B.]
Huggins, H. C, "New aberrations of British Lepidoptera." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 1-2, 1 pi. Jan. 1956. Names aberrations of Euphyia bilineaia & Gymnancyla can-ella. [P. B.]
Huggins, H. C, "Some aspects of melanism." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 185-187. Aug. 1956. Reports great increase in frequency of melanic moths of some spp. in last 15 years, with no apparent change in conditions to account for it. [P. B.]
Jarvis, F. V. L., "Lethality in Colias croceus (Fourcroy)." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 67: pp. 137-139. 15 May 1955. Reports breeding experiment with reduced viability in F9. Homozygous lethal and semi-lethal genes probably account for this; some effects may result from pale color gene carried by mother (ab. "helice"). [P. B.]
Johnson, J. H., ' Ectropis bistortata Goez: melanics and 'mosaics'." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 68: pp. 93-95. 15 March 1956. Report on local frequency of pale & melanic forms, and on occurrence of melanics with irregular pale patches; one mosaic 9 produced over l/^ mosaic offspring. [P. B.]
Johnson, J. H., "Viability of melanic and typical forms of Gonodontis bidentata Clerck compared (Lep., Geometridae)." Entomologist, vol 89: pp. 117-121. May 1956. Suggests that crosses between melanics and typical individuals results in greater no. of eggs than crosses between similar individuals. Sexual selection by melanic 9 9 of typical $ $ also suggested. [P. B.]
Kennard, Alan, "An aberration of Harpyia furcula Clerck." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 68: p. 53. 15 Feb. 1956. Named.
Kershaw, S. H., "Two new aberrations of Argynnis aglaia Linn." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: pp. 69-70, 2 figs. 15 March 1952. Melanics; named. [P. B.]
Kessler, Paul, "Eine neue Form von Parasemia plantaginis L. (Lep. Arctiidae)" [in German]. Mitt. Schweiz. Ent. Ges., vol. 24: pp. 411-412. 15 Dec. 1951. Names an aberration with yellow, instead of red, body; speculates on nature of form, which is known only in 9 and occurs mostly in reared specimens. [P. B.]
Kettlewell, H. B. D., "Vapourer group adaptions and the apterous state, with reference to a South African species in which the young larvae eat the living parent." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: pp. 195-197. 15 Aug. 1953. Larvae of Bracharoa dregei (Ly-mantriidae) are dimorphic, with yellow or crimson humps on 4th & 5th abdominal segments; former are more active and disperse farther from site of eggs, but are less resistant to damp. Adult 9 lacks appendages and does not leave cocoon. [P. B.]
Kettlewell, H. B. D., "An answer to one thought 'on reading Dr. Ford's book Moths'/' Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol 68: pp. 18-21. 15 Jan. 1956. Additional information on industrial melanism. [P. B.]
Kettlewell, H. B. D., "Problems in industrial melanism." Entomologist, vol. 90: pp 98-105, 1 fig. April 1957. Melanic mutation is rare, and rarer in some spp. than in others; a rapid increase in melanics will take place only when their initial frequency is between 10% and 90% of the population, even with a strong selective advantage. These suggestions and others are proposed to account for such incongruities as the occurrence of many melanics in some spp. only, and increases in frequency of melanics long after contamination of the habitat has begun and, in some cases, when contamination is decreasing. [P. B.]
Klatt, B., "Zum Abschluss meiner Schwammspinnerversuche" [in German]. Zool. Anz., vol. 157: pp. 175-179. Nov. 1956, Conclusion of 25 years1 inbreeding experiments with Lymantria dispar (including several mutant types). [P. B.]
Kowarzyk, Hugo, & Jan Rymar, "Some experimental aberrations of Vanessidae." C. R. Soc. Sci. Lett. Wroclaw, vol. 2: pp. 82-84. 1953. Experimental modification of scales and pattern of Fanessa io by injection of various substances into pupae. [P. B.]
Kuhn, Alfred, "Der Faktor ml (musterlos) in Kombination mil: anderen mutierten Fak-toren von Ephestia kuhniella" [in German]. Zeitschr. Indukt. Abstammungs -u Fer-erbungslehre, vol. 87: pp. 580-583, 4 figs. 1956. Combined effects of ml and other wing-pattern genes on pattern and viability. [P. B.]
Kuhn, Alfred, & Brigitte Berg, "Zur genetischen Analyse der Mutation biochemica von Ephestia kuhniella" [in German]. Zeitschr. Indukt. Abstammungs -u. Fererbungs-lehre, vol. 87: pp. 25-35, 10 figs. 1955. Analysis of effects of this eye-color mutant and comparison of pigments with those of wild type and mutant a. [P. B.]
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Kiihn, Alfred, & Brigitte Berg, "Uber die Kombination von wa (weissaugig) und biochemica bei Ephestia kuhniella" [in German]. Zeitschr. Indnkt. A bstammungs-u. Vererbungslehre, vol. 87: pp. 335-337, 3 figs. 1956. Effects of eye-color mutants in double recessive: reduced viability, reduction in amount & variety of eye pigments. [P. B.]
Kiihn, Alfred, & Anneliese Merkel, "Uber einige die Beschuppung des Schmetterlings-fliigels beeinfiussende Mutationen und Phanokopien" [in German]. Biol. Zentralbl., vol. 74: pp. 113-145, 27 figs. 1955. Phenocopies of certain mutants affecting the wing scales of Ephestia kuhniella and Ptychopoda seriata have been produced by temperature shocks at appropriate times in pupal development. Action of both temperature and mutant alleles seems to be confined to specific 'critical periods' in wing formation.
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de Lattin, Gustav, "Allelhaufigkeit und Rassenbildung bei Anthrocera (=Zygcena) ephialtes L. (Lep.)" [in German]. Zool. Anz., Suppl. no. 17 (Ferhandl. Deutsch. Zoo/. Ges. 1952 in Freiburg) : pp. 452-460, 5 figs. 1953. Plots distribution of alleles of 3 pattern genes over range of sp., relating this distribution to presumed glacial period history and present ssp. distribution. [P. B.]
Lempke, B. J., "A contribution to the genetics of Lasiocampa quercus L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 63: pp. 200-203. 15 Oct. 1951. On 2 adult 'forms' and 1 larval color variant; one of former multifactorial, others simple recessives. [P. B.]
Lobb, J., "New aberration of Argynnis euphrosyne L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: p. 56, 2 figs. 15 Feb. 1953.
Loritz, Jean, "Remarques sur Apantesis quenseli Payk. en France" [in French], Ren). franc. Lipid., vol. 13: pp. 196-201, 1 fig. "March/April" [25 July] 1952. Variation & distribution.
Marsden, W. Murray, "Albino Vanessa cardui (L.) (Lep.-Nymphalidae) at Guildford." Journ Soc. Brit. Ent., vol. 3: p. 247. 12 Jan. 1951.
Minnion, W. E., "Ennomos autumnaria ab. brunneata Cockayne." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 69: pp. 77-78. 15 April 1957. From breeding ratios, form seems to be a simple recessive. [P. B.]
Mittler, Sidney, "Inheritance and frequency of y gene in the White Marked Tussock Moth." Trans. Illinois Acad. Sci., vol. 45: pp. 161-162. 1952. Recessive gene producing yellow dorsal tufts in larvae appears stable at about 50% of population. [P. B.]
Moklowska-Hellerowa, Antonia, "Influence of temperature and hereditary factors on the development modus in the hawk-moth." C. R. Soc. Sci. Wroclaw, vol. 4: p. 73. 1955. Summary of paper in Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 21: pp. 147-161.
Morley, A. M., "Variation in Plusia gamma Linn." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 65: p. 24. 15 Jan. 1953. Notes increase in frequency of a reddish form as season progresses. [P. B.]
Muspratt, Vera Molesworth, "A note on the pupal colouration of Fanessa io Linn." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 66: pp. 26-27. 15 Jan. 1954. Pupae on nettles light green; those hanging from covered wire roof of breeding cage, beige speckled with gray. [P. B.]
Newman, L. Hugh, "The strange case of the Camberwell Beauty." Entomologist, vol. 90: pp. 20-21. Jan. 1957. Thinks fading of wing borders in Ny?nphalis antiopa is caused by damp. [P. B.]
Nuesch, H., "Geschlechtsbestimmung und Intersexualilat im Tierreich" [in German]. Ferhandl. Naturforsch. Ges. Basel, vol. 61: pp. 93-113, 2 figs. 15 Nov. 1950. Includes discussion of intersexes & method of sex determination in Lymantria & Solenobia. [P. B.]
Peter, Karl, "Die Variabilitat von Pieris bryonies O. innerhalb einer Population (Lep.)" [in German]. Mitt. Miinchner Ent. Ges., vol. 40: pp. 181-202. 1 Oct. 1950. Describes individual variation in population of P. bryonies in Bavaria; except in size, population is much less variable than species as a whole. Also discusses types of variation; lists differences between local populations of P. bryonies & P. napi. [P. B.]
Pilleau, N. C, "Three forms of Aphantopus hyperantus Linnasus and one of Cceno-nympha tullia Miiller which may be new to the British list." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 64: p. 69. 15 March 1952. Named.
Pilleau, Norman C, "A rare aberration of Aphantopus hyperantus Linn." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 66: pp. 242-243. 15 Oct. 1954. Specimen completely lacking spots beneath. [P. B.]
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Pohley, Heinz-Joachim, "Uber die somatische Mutabilitat bei Ephestia kiihniella" [in German]. Biol. Zentralbl., vol. 74: pp. 4-74--480, 3 figs. 1955. Describes somatic mutations affecting individual hind wing scales produced by X-ray treatment of larva. [P. B.]
Povolny, Dalibor, "Contribution to the knowledge of the variability of Zygcena purpur-alis Brurm. and its taxonomical importance" [in Czech; English & Russian summaries]. Acta Acad. Scient. Nat. Moravo-Silesicce, vol. 23: pp. 387-410, 4 pis. 1951. Biometrical & taxonomic study on the sp. and its forms. Discusses the views of Reiss & other authors. [J. M.]
Querner, Hans, "Untersuchungen uber die Wirkungsweise des Faktors kfl auf die Gros>e und Form des Flijgels dcr Mehlmotte Ephestia kuh?uella Z." [in German]. Nachr. Akad. Wiss. Gbttingen, Biol.-PhysioL-Chem. Abt., 1947: pp. 30-32, 2 figs. Mutant gene produces short wings by interfering with normal cell division in wing rudiment. [P. B.]
Richardson, Austin, "New varieties of British Lepidoptera." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 269-273, 1 pi. 15 Oct. 1952. Names 27 (Noctuidae, Geometridae, Drepana, Sarrothripus, Achlya). [P. B.]
Rymar, J., "Experiments about the changes in colouring of the wings of Lymantria dispar L. by the method of Zacwilichowski" [in English; French summary]. Bull. Intern. Acad. Polon. Sci., 1946: pp. 201-208, 1 pi. 1947. Injection of mixture of tannin and other substances into young pupae results in darkening of 9 wings, partial loss of scales, and paler color in $ . [P B.]
Sakaguchi, Bungo, & Mitsuo Tsujita, "Genetical and biochemical studies on the yellow lethal silkworm. IV. Changes in quantity of pterin compounds in explanted ovaries." Ann. Rep. Natl. Inst. Genet. {Japan), no. 6: pp. 33-34. 1956. Maternal genotype controls ratio of 2 pterin compounds in ooplasm. [P. B]
Sakaguchi, Bungo, & Mitsuo Tsujita, "Studies on maternal inheritance of the lethal yellow in the Silkworm. Exchange of ovaries between -\-/le?n and lem/lem' larvae." Ann. Rep. Natl. Inst. Genet. {Japan), no. 6: pp. 32-33. 1956. Confirms lethal effect on larvae caused by maternal genotype. [P. B.]
Schnaider, Jozef, "Przezierniki-^Egeriidae (Lcpidopt.)" [in Polish; English summary]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 18: pp. 105-112. 1948. Describes as new 3 'forms' of Syn-anthedon formicteformis & S. cvespiformis. [J. M.]
Schnaider, Joseph, "Formes de lepidopteres nouvelles ou plus rares" [in Polish; French summary]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 19: pp. 237-255, 1 fig. 1949. Describes about 45 new individual forms with new names; without scientific value. Only one new form is figured. [J. M.]
Seiler, J., "Das Intersexualitatspbanomen und seine Deutung" [in German], Viertel-jahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zurich, vol. 97: pp. 291-292 31 Dec. 1952. Abstract; Sole-nobia triquelrella.
Sevastopulo, D. G., uPhragmatobia fuliginosa L. reared in Uganda." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 175-176. 15 June 1953, Rearing British strain for 4 generations in tropics did not alter aDpearance; the redder southern European form is probably genetically distinct. [P. B.]
Sevastopulo, D. G., "The genetics of East African Lepidoptera." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 54-56. "March" [17 Aug.] 1954. Inheritance of hind wing color in Aganeis speciosa (orange dominant to white) and ground color in Precis sophia (tawny dominant to white). Reports marked excess of $ $ in reared broods of latter. [P. B.]
Sevastopulo, D. G., "The relative abundance of the three female forms of Papilio polytes h, in Calcutta." Journ. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc, vol. 53: p. 741. Aug. 1956. Ratios given for reared specimens from collected larvoeae. [P. B.]
Sevastopulo, D. G., "Viability of melanic and typical forms of Gonodontis bidentata Clerck compared." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 234-236. Sept. 1956. Suggests that data of Johnson {Entomologist, vol. 89: p. 117) are inadequate to prove reduced viability in crosses between forms. [P. B.]
Smith, P. Siviter, "The white and pale forms of Lyccena phlceas L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 134-136, 184. 15 May, 15 June 1952. Nomenclature.
Smith, S. Gordon, "New aberrations of Arctia caja L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 2-4, 2 pis. 15 Jan. 1953. Names & figures 12. [P. B.]
Smith, S. Gordon, "Experiments with a strain of Lasiocampa quercus ab. olivaceo-fasci-ata Cockerell with descriptions of two new aberrations." Entomologist, vol. 87: pp. 225-229, 4 pis. "Nov." [10 Dec] 1954. Larvae and adults reared from them were
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either both melanic or both normal; this may be because of close linkage or plei-tropism. New 'abs.' are names for short-winged mutant of normal & melanic forms. [P. B.] Smith, S. Gordon, "Experiments with a strain of Lasiocampa quercus ab. olivaceo-fasciata Cockerell from Cheshire and Lasiocampa quercus race calluna Palmer from Yorkshire. (Lep., Lasiocampidae)." Entomologist, vol. 89: pp. 137-138, 1 pi. June 1956. In L. q. callunce most adults bred from both normal & melanic larvae were typical, but both kinds of larvae produced a few melanic adults. [P. B.] Symes, H., "Some experiences in breeding varieties of Panaxia dominula L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 65: pp. 67-69. 15 March 1953. Mainly on ratios in broods carrying the 'medionigra-bimacula' gene. [P. B.J Symes, H., "Further experiences in breedirg varieties of Panaxia dominula Linn " Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var./vol. 65: pp. 201-202. 15 Aug. 1953. Reports results of mating between 2 'bimacula' (all offspring 'bimacula', as expected) ; notes on wintering technique used in unusually successful rearing. [P. B.] Symes, H., "More notes on breeding varieties of Panaxia domraula L." Ent. Rec. &
Journ. Var., vol. 66: p 218. 15 Sept. 1954. Tanaka, Yoshimaro, "Bi-and uni-lateral variations in certain characters of the Silkworm due to unstable genes." Ann. Rep. Natl. Inst. Genet. (Japan), no. 6: pp. 24-28, 1 fig. 1956. Reports failure of prolonged selection to fix certain meristic larval characters at number selected for. [P. B.] Thompson, J. Antony, "Butterflies in the coastal region of North Wales." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 161-166. 15 June 1952. Names 'form' of Pararge cegeria. Notes on distribution and local forms of 16 spp. [P. B.] Thompson, J. Antony, "Nomenclature of the yellow forms of Pier is napi Linnaeus. A plea for reason." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 64: pp. 75-78 15 March 1952. Correct name of simple recessive yellow form. Objects to use of special names for combinations of mutants or for different generations of the same mutant. [P. B.] Tremewan, W. G., "Notes on variation in Zygcena trifolii Esper, Z. trifolii ssp. palustris Oberthur, and Z. filipendulce Linnaeus." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 66: pp. 233-234. 15 Oct. 1954. Variations in spot arrangement & color in some English colonies. [P. B.] Tsujita, Mitsuo, "A new ECa strain of the Silkworm." Ann. Rep. Natl. Inst. Genet. (Japan), no. 6: pp. 28-30 1 fig. 1956. Mutant affecting larval pattern in Bombyx mori. [P. B.] Tsujita, Mitsuo, "A no-lunule mutant in the Silkworm induced by X-ray treatment." Ann Rep. Natl. Inst. Genet. (Japan), no. 6: pp. 30-31. 1956. Lethal deficiency suppressing some larval pattern elements in heterozygote; Bombyx mori. [P. B.] Tsujita, Mitsuo, "Induction of the mutants ECa and Nl by X-ray treatment."yi?7z;z. Rep.
Natl. Inst. Genet. {Japan), no. 6: pp. 31-32. 1956. Bombyx mori. Tsujita, Mitsuo, & Bungo Sakaguchi, "Genetical and biochemical studies on the >ellow lethal Silkworm. V. On metal metabolism of this mutant. Ann. Rep. Natl. Inst. Genet. {Japan), no. 6: pp. 34-35. 1956. Differences in Cu and Ti accumulation between lem alleles. [P. B.] Warnecke, G., "Jungzeitliche Strandformen unter den Schmetterlingen der deutschen Nordseekuste [in German]. Bombus, nos. 37, 38: pp. 161-162, 165-166. June, July 1947. Discusses some littoral forms of Noctuidae, Geometridae, & Arctiidas of the North Sea coasts having obscured patterns. [P. B.] Warnecke, Georg, "Einige Bemerkungen zur Frage der Variabilitat bei den Schmetterlingen der friesischen Insln" [in German]. Verhandl. Ver Naturwiss. Heimats-forsch. Hamburg, vol. 29: 48-54. '1947' [1948]. General remarks on variation in Macrolepidoptera of the islands; causes of variation are unknown, but Lamarckian interpretations of Heydemann are opposed. [P. B.] Warrier, R. Everett, "On breeding Colias croceus Fourcroy." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 63: pp. 198-199, 1 pi. 15 Oct. 1951. Albinos (almost without markings) reared. [P.B.] Watkins, Norman A., "Heteromorphosis in Lysandra coridon Poda." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 66: p. 25. 15 Jan. 1954. Example with upper surface pattern elements on under surface of hind wing. [P. B.] Williams, Harold B., "A curious aberration of Callimorpha dominula." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 63: pp. 13-14. 15 Feb. 1951. Named.
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Williamson, M. H., "Gene and chromosome frequencies in Peronea comariana Zell.
(Lep., Tortricidae)." Ent. Mo. Mag., vol. 93: pp. 52-53. March 1957. Analysis of
alleles of two loci affecting wing pattern: 2 alleles at one locus & 4- at the other.
The most recessive alleles are the commonest. [P. B.] Wohlfahrt, Theodor Albrecht, "Die Grosse der Individuen in der Fruhjahrs- und
Sommergeneration des Segelfalters Iphiclides podalirius (L.) (Papilionidae,
Rhopal.)" [in German]. Zool. Anz., Suppl. no. 19 (Verhandl. Deutschen Zool. Ges.
1955 in Erlangen) : pp. 415-420, 5 figs. 1956. Size irregularity in spring generation
in central Europe produced by mixture of offspring of first and partial second broods
of previous year. [P. B.] Wyatt, Alex K., "Melanic Danaus and Colias near Chicago." tepid. News, vol. 10: p.
111. 12 Dec. 1956. Zlotorzycki, J. Z., uPhragmatobia fuliginosa L. ab. ochracea nova" [in Polish; French
summary]. Bull. Ent. Pologne, vol. 18: pp. 113-115. 1948. Describes one individual
form from Wroclaw, Poland. [J. M.]
E. DISTRIBUTION AND PHENOLOGY
Armitage, H. M., "Current insect notes." Bull. Calif. Dept. Agric, vol. 44: pp. 42-46.
1954. First record of Thyridopteryx ephemerceformis from California (Los Angeles
Co.). [J.T.I Aubert, Jacques-F., "Nouvelles captures sur le littoral mediterraneen de trois noctuelles
recemment signalees en France (Lep. Phal.)" [in French], Rev. franc. Lipid., vol. 14:
pp. 197-198, 1 fig. Jan. 1955. New records from the Mediterranean area of three
noctuids recently captured in France: Cryphia rectilinea auberti, Tathorhynchus
exsiccata, Parascotia nisseni. [P. V.] Beebe, Ralph, "Zeuzera and Adopcea in Kentucky." Lepid. News, vol. 9: p. 142. 22
Dec. 1955. Cary, Margaret M., "Sphingidae collecting in Jamaica and Haiti, June 1955." Lepid.
News, vol. 9: p. 136. 22 Dec. 1955. Chneour, A., "Macrolepidopteres de Tunisie. I, II. — Rhopalocera, Grypocera" [in
French]. Bull. Soc. Sci. Nat. Tunisie, vol. 7: pp. 207-239, 6 pis. April 1955. Catalogue of the Rhopalocera (including Hesperiidae) from Tunisia, with a photograph
of every species. An introduction on the different biogeographic areas of Tunisia.
Ecological and geographical considerations on every species. [P. V.] Corliss, John M., "Damage to our forests by the Gypsy Moth in 1953." Journ. Econ.
Ent., vol. 48: pp. 263-264. 30 June 1955. Suggests that the tornadoes in New England carried larvae to new areas. [P. B.] Dufay, C , "Zygcena vesubiana Le Ch. dans la Drome" [in French]. Rev. franc. Lepid.,
vol. 15: p. 12. July 1955. New capture of X. vesubiana in the Drome area (France).
[P. V.] Gray, P. H. H., "Aphomia gularis (Zeller) (Lepidoptera, Pyrahdae) at Baie d'Urfe,
Quebec." Canad. Ent., vol. 87: pp. 239-240. 5 Aug. 1955. Reviews North American
records of this species. [E. M.] Gronblom, R., uProdenia littoralis Boisd. importerad med bananer till Fnland" [in
Swedish]. Notul. Ent., vol. 34: p. 27. 1954. P. littoralis introduced into Finland
as a larva, with bananas. [W. H.] Hackray, J., "Une mise au point au sujet de Lycceides Idas L. en Belgique" [in French].
Lambillionea, vol. 54: pp. 68-70. 25 Dec. 1954. Note on L. idas in Belgium, with a
new locality. [P. V.] Hall, W. J., uEldana saccharina: a first record." FAO Plant Protect. Bull., vol. 3: p.
172. Aug. 1955. New to Tanganyika. [P. B.] Hall, W. J., "Outbreaks and new records. Sierra Leone. Swaziland." FAO Plant
Protect. Bull., vol. 3: pp. 126-127. May 1955. Hellula phidilealis, new to Africa;
Ampycodes pallidicosta, new to Swaziland. [P. B.] Hamilton, E. W., "Records of Macronoctua onusta Grote, the Iris Borer, in Nebraska
(Noctuidae, Lepidoptera)." Journ. Kansas Ent. Soc, vol. 28: p. 46. April 1955. First
records of this species west of the Mississippi. [W. C] Hellman, E. A., "Beobachtungen iiber das Auftreten der Macrolepidopteren in Kalvola
(EH) in Sommer 1953" [in Finnish, German summary.] Ann. Ent. Fennici, vol. 20:
pp. 85-86. 1954. Annotated list of Macrolepidoptera from central Finland in 1953.
Numerous records of a second generation. [W. H.]