1865.] 49 



Sphinx Galiantia Burm., Sph. Braz. p. 6. (1856.) 



Calliomma Lycastus Clemens, Syn. N. Am. Sph. p. 141. (1859.) 



Calliomma Lycastus H-S., Corr. Blatt. p. 57. (1865.) 



Sphinx Farce Fabr., quoted by Mr. Walker as a synonym of this 

 species, if identical would have priority, vs'hile both Dr. Herrich-SchajflPer 

 and Prof. Burmeister regard it as a distinct species. With respect to 

 Sphinx Galianna Burm., from the short comparative description, it 

 would seem that it is identical with Cramer's species. While Cramer's 

 figure otherwise very nearly corresponds to the Cuban specimens, it 

 differs by the absence of the very brilliant, argent, pyriform, discal spot 

 which shows a single inward projection at the superior linear part. In 

 the description, however, Cramer alludes to the silvery mark in the 

 following words which altogether but indifferently apply — " Sur les 

 ailes superieures se trouvent quelques petites taches, argentees dont 

 celle. qui est dans la partie intermediare, a le plus beau lustre." I 

 have copied the sentence exactly as it stands in the original. This 

 species, if not identical with Cramer's Licastus, may be known as Cal- 

 liomma Galianna (Sphinx Gralianna. Burm.), a name which would 

 have better claims for adoption had it been more properly defined. 

 Relying apparently on its absence in Cramer's figure, Prof. Burmeister 

 has assumed the absence of the silver-spot in the insect itself, I judge 

 without consulting Cramer's description which I have quoted above. 

 Mr. Walker's description evidently refers to the present species. Dr. 

 Clemens has not seen the species apparently. Two specimens, % and 9 ■ 

 Exp. % and 9 2.60 inch. Length of body, % 2.20, 9 2.30 inch. 



Uahifaf.—Cnhn, (Poey.) Coll. Ent. Soc. Philad. 



Numhtr 9J Poii/'s MSS. Catal'Kjuc. 



PERGESA. Walker. 

 Pergesa thorates. 



Sphinx thorates Hiibner, Zutr. Exot. Selim. fig. 525-6. (1825.) 

 Pergesa thorates Walker, C. B. M. Part VIII, p. 151. (1S56.) 

 " " Clemens, Syn. N. Am. Sph. p. 145. (1859.) 



" " H-S., Corr. Blatt. p. 58. (1865.) 



Two specimens, % and 9 . Exp. % 2.70, 9 2.60 inch. Length of 

 body, % , l.iO, 9 1.50 inch. 



Habitat.— Quhii. (Poey.) Coll. Ent. Soc. Philad. 

 Kumher 76 Poi i/s MSS. Catalognr.. 



This species differs from Theretra. PorreUus Htibn., from Europe, 

 by the longer antennae, as stated by Mr. Walker, and I think differs 

 otherwise generically from the European species. 



The genus Pergesa is the first in the pre.'^eut Collection belonging to 

 a Tiibe of the family Sphingidae. which may be called — ChsErorampini. 



