[79] Ino statices.—The body and wings are of a beautiful metallic green, and they chiefly inhabit meadows.
[80] Ægeria genus.—They receive their name from the transparency of their wings. They are principally found on the wood of the currant tree.
[81] Noctua tragopogonus.—Called Mouse from its colour.
[82] Noctua delphinii.—The Pease blossom is a very beautiful, but rare moth. It feeds on the wild larkspur, and lies in the pupa state from August till the June following.
[83] Noctua satellitia.—The caterpillars of the Satellite are great enemies to white thorn, currant, and gooseberry bushes, and also to other caterpillars.
[84] Geometra hexapterata.—The Seraph, or Seraphim, has two little processes like the rudiments of another pair of wings, whence its specific name.
[85] Noctua cerasi, &c.—These moths are remarkably neat in appearance.
[86] Noctua ligustri.—The Coronets are so called from their crested thorax.
[87] Geometra luctuaria.
[88] Adela genus.—The Japan moths are distinguished by the length of their antennae, which several times exceed the length of their bodies.