INDEX.

Labyrinthodontia, 298, 300.
Lakes as cases of imperfect adaptation, 278.
Laniadæ, sexual colouring and nidification of, 245.
Lamarck’s hypothesis very different from the author’s, 41.
Larentia tripunctaria, 63.
Law which has regulated the introduction of new species, 5; confirmed by geographical distribution, 9; high organization of ancient animals consistent with, 14; of multiplication in geometrical progression, 265; of limited populations, 265; of heredity, 266; of variation, 266; of change of physical conditions, 266; of the equilibrium of nature, 266; as opposed to continual interference, 268.
Laycock, Dr., on law of “unconscious intelligence,” 360.
Leaf Butterfly, appearance and habits of, 59-61.
Lepidoptera, especially subject to variation, 132.
Leptalis, species of mimic Heliconidæ, 82; gain a protection thereby, 259.
Lester, Mr. J. M., on wood-dove and robin, 53.
Levaillant, on formation of a nest, 224.
Limenitis archippus, 88.
Limenitis limire, 172; procris, 172.
Lizards refusing certain moths and caterpillars, 121; devouring bees, 121.
Local forms, 158.
Local variation of form, 169; of colour, 173; general remarks on, 174; in Celebesian butterflies, probable use of, 175.
Locustidæ, adaptive colouring of, 64.
Luminousness of some insects a protection, 71.
Lycænidæ, probable means of protection of, 176.
Mammals, mimicry among, 107.

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