Early Stages.—These have been beautifully ascertained, described, and figured by Edwards in the third volume of "The Butterflies of North America." The egg, larva, and chrysalis agree with the generic description already given, which is based upon the researches of Edwards.
It is found in the Mountain States of the Pacific coast.
(2) Neominois dionysius, Scudder, Plate XXV, Fig. 16, ♂ (Scudder's Satyr).
Butterfly.—Distinguished from the preceding species by the larger and paler submarginal markings on the upper side of the wings and the pale color of the basal tract in both wings. On the under side the median band of the secondaries is narrower and more irregularly curved than in ridingsi, with the dentations of the outer margin more sharply produced. Expanse, 1.90 inch.
Early Stages.—Nothing has been written on the early stages, but no doubt they agree closely with those of the other species.
It is found in Utah, Colorado, and Arizona.
"Hast thou heard the butterflies, What they say betwixt their wings?" Tennyson, Adeline.
Genus SATYRUS, Westwood
(The Wood-nymphs)
"Fluttering, like some vain, painted butterfly, From glade to glade along the forest path." Arnold, Light of Asia.