Genus OARISMA Scudder
PL. CXXXIX
(1) Oarisma garita (Reakirt), [Plate CXXXIX], Fig. 1, ♂ (The Little Dun). (See Plate on [p. 210.])
On the under side both wings are somewhat brighter than on the upper side, the hind wings inclining to leaden gray, with the inner margin bright fulvous. Expanse 0.75-1.00 inch.
Ranges from southern Colorado to Arizona.
(2) Oarisma powesheik (Parker), [Plate CXXXIX], Fig. 3, ♂ (The Iowa Dun).
Larger than the preceding species and dark on upper side; on under side fore wings black, edged on costa with light fulvous. Hind wings dusky below, veins and nervules white, conspicuous on darker ground. Expanse 1.00-1.25 inch.
Ranges from Wisconsin to Dakota and Colorado, common in Iowa.