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LEPIDOPTERA. 



hall ever since the execution of Charles I. The larvse 

 are very large, and lemon-yellow in colour, with seven 

 oblique violet stripes. They feed on the potato, jas- 

 mine, and Lycium barbarum, known in some counties 

 as the " tea-tree." The perfect insect appears towards 



Dkatu's-Hkad Hawk-Moth {AcheronLia atropos). 



the end of August, and remains even till October. 



The 



three species of Smerinthus and Chwrocampa porcellus 

 (Small Elepliant Hawk), appear at the end of May if the 

 weather be warm. The Humming-bird Moths may not 

 unfrequently be seen hovering before flowers in gardens. 



