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Show 70 MR. A. G. BUTLER ON LEPIDOPTERA [Jan. 17 77. ZERITIS HARPAX, var. Papilio harpax, Fabricius, Syst. Ent. App. p. 809 (1775). 3 2 • Wadelai, 9th April, 1887. The pair obtained differs from the normal type in its superior size, but does not exhibit any other distinctive character. 78. MYRINA SILENUS. Papilio silenus, Fabricius, Syst. Ent. p. 531. n. 378 (1775). ?. Wadelai, 16th January, 1887. PAPILIONIDX PlERIN-E. 79. MYLOTHRIS CHLORIS. Papilio chloris, Fabricius, Syst. Ent. p. 473. n. 129 (1775). 2- Kangasi, 13th November, 1883; 3. Stazione Gadda, 13th and 14th January, 1884; Monbuttu, in July or August. 80. MYLOTHRIS CLARISSA, sp. n. 2 • Primaries as in the male of M. chloris, excepting that the apical patch is cut rather more obliquely on its inner edge, and that the marginal spots are both well-defined; secondaries creamy ochreous, with a broad grey-brown external border, considerably narrower, however, than in M. chloris, and with nearly rectangular inner edge: under surface much like the male of M. chloris, excepting that the border of secondaries has a nearly rectangular inner edge, and extends further along the costal margin ; the primaries, however, are more widely orange at base, and the subapical area is decidedly vellower. Expanse of wings 66 millim. Wadelai, 28th March, 1887. 81. MYLOTHRIS POPPEA. Papiliopoppea, Cramer, Pap. Exot. ii. pi. 110. D (1779). 3 • Monbuttu, in July or August. Only one very much shattered male was obtained. 82. NYCHITONA SYLVICOLA. Leucophasia sylvicola, Boisduval, Faune Ent. de Madag p 20 (1833). &" *' ' Fdda, 22nd October, 1885. 83. TERIAS BRIGITTA. Papilio brigitta, Cramer, Pap. Exot. iv. pi. 331. B, C (1782). 3 2- Wadelai, 11th, 13th, and 20th January, 15th and lfitb March, 1887. |