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Show 1897.] ON LEPIDOPTERA FROM SOMALI-LAND. 923 In habits the Lepidosiren was sluggish, wriggling about amongst the dense vegetation. It was in most cases nearly blind, merely distinguishing light and shade, and was very sensitive to vibrations in the water. It fed on large ampullarias and on masses of confervas &c. On the approach of the dry season it ceased to eat entirely: tbe muscles especially of its tail underwent fatty degeneration. It became sluggish in its habits, remaining in its burrow, and as the waters completely dried up it remained in the mud, breathing air by means of an air-hole. The following papers were read :- 1. On a small Collection of Lepidoptera made by Mr. F. Gillett in Somali-land. By A. G. BUTLER, Ph.D., F.L.S., F.Z.S., &c. [Keceived October 19, 1897.] Examples of the following species were collected by Mr. F. Gillett in Somali-land during the present year (1897), and, although unhappily in poor condition, owing to the fact that they were attacked by mites, are of interest as adding to our knowledge of the Lepidopterous fauna of that country. No new species are represented in the collection. BHOPALOCEEA. 1. LIMNAS CHRYSIPPUS, L. Vars. L. Hugli and L. dorippus. Beichen, 22nd January, 1897. 2. MELANITIS ISMENE, Cr. Berbera, 13th January. 3. CHARAXES ACH^EMENES, Felder. Dimoley, 23rd January. 4. CHARAXES KIRKII, Butler o* , Dimoley, 23rd January. 5. JUNONIA SESAMUS, Trimen. Sheik, 26th January. 6. JUNONIA BOOPIS, Trimen. Sheik, 26th January. 7. JUNONIA TAVETA, Boghf. Dimoley, 23rd January, |
