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New York; also found in the West Indies. Tlie caterpillar feeds 

 on lilac, privet and fringe-bush (Chionantliits). Enters the 

 ground to pupate. 



28. Sphinx drnpijeraniiii. 



Not common in tliis \-icinity. Double-brooded, appearing in 

 June and again early in August. Found from Canada to Florida 

 and westward. The caterpillar feeds on apple, plum and cherry. 

 Enters the ground to pupate. 



29. Sphinx kahnicc. 



Not common. Double-brooded. It is on the wing in June 

 and again late in July and early in August. I^aind from Canada 



