HAWK-MOTHS OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 13 



12. I )c He phi la liiieata. 

 This species is found in the United States, Canada and Cuba. 

 In this vicinity common everywhere. It flies early in the even- 

 ing and often in bright daylight. The insect is double-brooded, 

 the first brood appearing during June and July, and the second 

 during the latter part of August and early in September. The 

 caterpillar feeds on purslane, buckwheat, turnij), watermelon, 

 chickweed, dock, evening primrose, apple, currant, grape and 

 gooseberry. Enters the ground to pupate. 



13. Deilephila galii, form intermedia. 

 Xot common in this vicinity. Found during June and again 

 in August. It is found from Canada to Georgia and westward 

 to California, also found in Europe. The pink median band on 

 the hind wings in the European form (galii) is much paler than 

 in the American form (intermedia). The caterpillar feeds on 

 purslane, evening primrose and willow-herb {Epilobinin). En- 

 ters the ground to pupate. 



