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Show 1887.] VALUE OF COLOUR AND MARKINGS IN INSECTS. 253 continued). Experimental evidence. E. B. Poulton. IMAGINES (continued). Eaten at once by L. muralis, and evidently much relished. The Moth was detected while motionless. Eaten at once by L. muralis, and evidently relished. Eaten in large numbers by the Hyla; although individuals would refuse them, yet they were generally taken; and sometimes one Frog would take as many as five, one after the other. 3aten at once by L. muralis. Evidently relished. Saten at once and with apparent relish by L. muralis. It was seized directly it was seen to move, not before. J. Jenner Weir. Greedily devoured by the birds. Eaten by Lizards ... Eaten by Lizards ... Other observers. F. W . Andrewes informs me that he has seen a Robin carry the Moth off, having flown quite near to him in pursuit of it. A. G. Butler.- Greedily devoured by Frogs. Bearing upon Wallace's converse suggestion. Support. Strong support, because of the special character of protection and the evident keenness with which the Moth is pursued. Strong support, as in the last species. Support, for it certainly evades its enemies. Support. Support, for the insect clearly avoids its enemies. But the protection does not seem to be very perfect. Strong support. PKOC. ZOOL. Soc-1887, No. XVIII. 18 |