Agrotis ypsilon, Rott. 
Fig. 1 shows a caterpillar hiding during the daytime under the soil near the base 
of cut plants, the earth being removed to expose the caterpillar ; 
Figs. 2 and 3 show the larva (enlarged) ; 
Fig. 4 is a larva pupating in pupal chamber ; 
Fig. 5 is the pupa; 
Figs. 6, 6 are moths resting during the daytime ; 
Figs. 7.and 8 are moths (drawn enlarged) in Testu and flying attitudes, 
Outline figure shows the natural size 
