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found in this vicinity, but it should be searched for. The early- 

 stages are unknown. 



34. Sphinx eremitus. 



Quite rare and local in this vicinity It is double-brooded. 

 The caterpillar feeds on spear-mint {Mentha) and wild bergamot 

 {Monarda). Enters the ground to pupate. 



35. Sphinx plcbciiis. 



Rather common. Usually found in gardens about the trum- 

 pet-vine, which is the food of the caterpillar. It is double- 

 brooded, appearing in June and again late in July and early in 

 August. Found from Canada to Florida and westward to the 

 Mississippi. Enters the ground to pupate. 



