MOTHS OF THE LIMBERLOST 



two thirds of an inch from the base of the costa to the tip. 

 At twelve fifteen they were an inch and a quarter. At 

 half-past twelve they were two inches. At twelve forty- 

 five they were two and a half, and at one o'clock they 

 were three inches. At complete expansion this moth 

 measured six and a half inches strong, and this full sweep 

 was developed in one hour and ten minutes. To see those 



CHANGING TO PUPA 



large brilliantly coloured wings droop, widen, and develop 

 their markings, seemed little short of a miracle. 



The history of the following days is painful. I not 

 only wanted a series of this moth as I wanted nothing 

 else concerning the book, but with the riches of three 

 fine pupa cases of it on hand, I had promised Professor 



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