NOTES ON THE BUTTERFLIES


75. AGERONIA or PERIDROMIA ARETHUSA (Cram).
 Quite a rare insect. I have only taken one
specimen in the west.
76. AGERONIA or PERIDROMIA GUATEMALENA
 (Bates).
 This is a common insect widely distributed
through the Colony. It has an alternately flapping
and sailing flight, and when on the wing has the
curious habit of making a distinct crackling noise
with its wings. It almost always comes to rest
on the trunks of trees or on posts with its wings
fully spread out and in contact with the object it
is resting on. In this position it often escapes
observation as the colours on its wings harmonise
very perfectly with the surroundings.
77. AGERONIA or PERIDROMIA FERENTINA (Godart).
 I only know this butterfly from the Cayo
District.
78. CHLORIPPE LAURE (Druce).
 This beautiful insect belongs to the group of
"reflecting butterflies. In general appearance
the upper surface strongly resembles a yellow-and-
white banded Adelpha, that is, if it is viewed
directly from above, but if looked at from an angle
the whole surface of the wings becomes instantly
suffused with the most intense and brilliant violet.
 It is a delightful insect, but unfortunately