Early Stages.—Nothing of note has been recorded of their early stages which may be accepted as reliable, and there is an opportunity here for study and research.
There are about twenty-five species belonging to the genus, all found within the tropical regions of America. Four species are occasionally taken in the extreme southern portions of Florida and Texas. They are all, however, very common in the Antilles, Mexico, and more southern lands.
(1) Timetes coresia, Godart, Plate XXI, Fig. 1, ♂; Fig. 2, ♂, under side (The Waiter).
Butterfly.—Easily recognized by means of our figures, which show that this creature deserves the trivial name I have bestowed upon it. In its dark coat and white vest it gracefully attends the feasts of Flora. Expanse, 2.50 inches.
So far as I am aware, nothing reliable has been recorded as to the early stages of this insect. It is occasionally found in Texas.
(2) Timetes petreus, Cramer, Plate XXI, Fig. 3, ♂ (The Ruddy Dagger-wing).
Butterfly.—The upper side of the wings is accurately delineated in the plate. On the under side the wings are pale, with the dark bands of the upper side reproduced. Expanse, 2.60 inches. It occurs in southern Florida and Texas, and elsewhere in tropical America.
(3) Timetes chiron, Fabricius, Plate XXI, Fig. 4, ♂ (The Many-banded Dagger-wing).
Butterfly.—Easily recognized by means of the figure in the plate. Like the preceding species, this is occasionally found in Texas. It is very common in Mexico, South America, and the Antilles.