In the very interesting paper of Mr. W. H. Edwards, published in the May number of this journal, in which another valuable addition is made to the knowledge of our Lepidoptera, by the identity therein shown of the Lycænas pseudargiolus and violacea–autumnal and vernal forms of the same species–it is suggested that neglecta and lucia may prove to bear the same relationship to one another.

In the April number of this journal, page 79, it is asserted by Mr. Morrison that “the well known orthosia ferruginoides Guen. is redescribed as Xanthia ralla Gr. & Rob.”

Having examined the type specimen of ralla, in the possession of the Buffalo Society of Natural sciences, I am able to pronounce it entirery distinct, and further, that it differs so much from the species to which it is above referred that there would seem to be no valid excuse for the erroneous reference.