LEPIDOPTERA. 



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Fig. 290.— The Vine Pyralis in its three states, i. Leaf with batches of eggs laid upon it. 

 2. Batches of recently laid eggs. 3. Eggs in which caterpillars can be perceived. 4. Batch 

 of eggs from which the caterpillars have already emerged. 5. Small caterpillars hangmg by 

 threads. 6. Leaf with the chrysalis. 7. Caterpillar. 8. Moth. 



develop they throw out threads here and there, entangling all the 

 young shoots of the vine, which gives a desolate appearance to the 



