NOTES ON THE BUTTERFLIES
same family is that they are most frequently
observed on the wing between sundown and dark.
During the hot hours of the day they are seldom
seen.
 The insect is attracted by sap which exudes
from the trunks of certain forest trees, and crowds
of them may sometimes be seen settled on the
trunks of these trees.
 I have repeatedly noticed that this insect when
killed by a nip on the thorax emits a very fragrant
odour exactly resembling that of vanilla.
 Its flight is rapid, alternately flapping and sailing
after the manner of the European Vanessce.
4. OPSIPHANES TAMARINDI (Feld).
 I have only met with this butterfly in the
Western District where it is not at all uncommon.
I have repeatedly found the larvae on banana
plants always keeping very close to the central
stem on the under surface of the gigantic leaves.
 It flies in company with the preceding, but is a
larger and more powerful insect.
5. OPSIPHANES BOISDUVALII (Westw).
 This insect I have recorded only from Punta
 Gorda where it is found sparingly.
 6. OPSIPHANES QUIRINUS (G. and S.).
 I have notes of this insect only from the Western
 District where it is very scarce.
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