yo The Butterflies and Moths of Teneriffe. 



from the apex to the base ; the outer lower margin is 

 bordered by a similar stripe. The hind-wings are of a 

 rosy pink colour, veined with, and having a marginal 

 band of brown. The body is feathered, and has a series 

 of five short silver streaks down each side. The antennae 

 are greyish white, not so long as those of the Tithymali. 

 From three to four inches" is the length of the beautiful 

 bright green caterpillar. This has two dark and two 

 light spots on its head, and a horn on its tail. A faint 

 yellow longitudinal line runs along each side. It is 

 rather liable to the attacks of the ichneumon fly, and 

 so it is as well to search for the eggs before putting it 

 aside for rearing. This year (1893) some were found in 

 April, this being unusually early, as it does not appear 

 generally till June, from which date until August it is 

 very commonly met with in the vineyards. The pupa 

 lies in a dormant state for four weeks, and then turns to 

 the moth freely and strongly. 



MACROGLOSSA STELLATARUM. 



[Humining Bird HatvJc-Moth.) 

 This moth is common in England and most parts of 



