♁.—The female has the black markings of the upper side heavier than the male, and all the spots pale yellow. The markings on the under side are heavier than in the male sex. Expanse, ♂, 1.15 inch; ♁, 1.40 inch.
Early Stages.—Unknown.
The range of this species is the Pacific coast from Oregon to Arizona.
(8) Phyciodes orseis, Edwards, Plate XVII, Fig. 31, ♂ (Orseis).
Butterfly, ♂.—The dark markings on the upper side are much heavier than in either of the two preceding species, and the fulvous spots are smaller, the marginal crescents more regular and distinct. The markings on the under side are also much heavier than in P. batesi or P. pratensis.
♁.—The female is like the male, but all the dark markings are heavier and the pale markings lighter. Expanse, ♂, 1.35 inch; ♁, 1.60 inch.
Early Stages.—These remain to be described.
Phyciodes orseis ranges from Washington Territory in the north to Mexico in the south.
(9) Phyciodes camillus, Edwards, Plate XVII, Fig. 32, ♂; Fig. 33, ♁; Fig. 34, ♂, under side (The Camillus Crescent).
Butterfly, ♂.—The male is more like P. pratensis, but the light spots on the primaries are paler, on the secondaries brighter, fulvous. The dark markings on the under side are less pronounced than in pratensis.