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Mrs. Owen's Dusky-wing

Thorybes aemilia

Plate XLVI — Mrs. Owen's Dusky-wing is Fig. 39
Plate XLVI — Mrs. Owen's Dusky-wing is Fig. 39

Butterfly.--This little species, which may readily be identified by the figure of the type given in the plate, is as yet quite rare in collections. We know nothing of the early stages. The types were taken at Fort Klamath, in Oregon. Dr. Skinner named it in honor of the estimable wife of Professor Owen of the University of Wisconsin, the discoverer of the species. Expanse, 1.20 inch.