SPHINXES. 



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Smerinthus exewcatus is not so exquisitely colored as the preceding 

 species, but is still, when freshly hatched from the pupa, a very pretty 

 insect. Its o-eneral color is fawn, with lines and l)ands of brown and 



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Sraerintlius excrecatiis (male). 



tan. In the middle of the lower wings is a rose-colored patch, and 

 near the inner angle is a large Ijlack spot with a dim blue centre. Tlie 

 eggs of this moth are large in proportion to its size, are oval in shape. 



Smerinthus iiiyops. 



transparent green in color, and look not unlike malaga grapes in 

 miniature. The larva is green with yellow stri[)es on the sides. The 

 caudal horn is blue. This caterpillar feeds on the leaves of apple, 



