LEPIDOPTERA. 



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has the wings of a tawny colour above, and of a blackish brown 

 below, with darker spots, bordered by a black brand, Avith a stripe of 



Fig. 158. — Large Tortoise-shell Butterfly {Vanessa poly chloros). 



yellowish colour running down the middle. It is found in July and 

 September on the oak, the elm, the willow, and many fruit trees. 



Fig. 159. — Larva and chr^'salis of the large Tortoise-shell {Vanessa polyckloros). 



The larva (Fig. 159) is bluish or brownish, with an orange- 

 coloured lateral line, bristling with yellowish hairs. The chrysalis, 

 which is angular, and of a red tint, is ornamented with golden 

 metallic spots. 



