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insect is now in my possession.—W. T. Wricur; 40, Long 
Hedge Lane, Nottingham, September 5, 1883. 
SPHINX CONVOLVULI IN HerrrrorpsHIrE.—A fine female of 
this insect was brought to me on 15th September; it was taken 
at rest on a door-plate. SS. convolvuli occurs here and at Baldock 
nearly every year.—JNo. Harriey-Durrant; Bancroft House , 
Hitchin, Herts, September 15, 1883. 
SPHINX CONVOLVULI IN Hampsuire, &c.—On Sept. 12th a 
bricklayer engaged on a building in this town (Bournemouth), 
brought to me a live specimen of what he termed ‘an owl,” but 
which was in reality a fine specimen of Sphinx convolvuli. Un- 
fortunately, having carried it fluttering in his hand, the anterior 
right wings got somewhat rubbed, which impairs its value as a 
cabinet specimen; but the fact of its occurrence is interest- 
ing, especially during this season of dearth of Lepidoptera. 
Perhaps I ought to mention that I noted one exception to the 
general scarcity of insects here this season in the case of lace 
wings (Hemerobius). These elegant creatures, with their bright 
green bodies, golden eyes, and iridescent and beautifully reticu- 
lated wings, literally swarmed during August. One evening I 
counted thirty-three specimens on one gas lamp, besides numbers 
flying around. It would be interesting to know whether this 
abundance of Hemerobius has been observed elsewhere, and, if 
so, whether its occurrence has been marked by any diminution or 
absence of Aphides on rose trees, &c. I believe the larva of this 
insect is termed the ‘‘ Aphis-lion,” for no sooner do they get on the 
plants than they attack the Aphides with insatiable voracity, and 
are thus of incalculable benefit to the horticulturist—W. McRar. 
SPHINX CONVOLVULI IN ABERDEEN.—A very fine specimen 
of this beautiful species was taken at rest in my garden, by a 
little boy who brought it to me alive, on the 28th August.—Joun 
Monpiz; 22, Watson Street, Aberdeen, September 22, 1883. 
ACHERONTIA ATROPOS NEAR EpinpurcH.— A specimen of 
Acherontia atropos was taken here in a grocer’s shop, on Septem- 
ber 14th. The moth is a very fine one, measuring 53 inches 
from tip to tip of the wings, the marks on the thorax being also 
very distinct.—A. E. J. Carter; Joppa, N.B., Sept. 18, 1883, 
