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MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIES. 



L-shaped, which is perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic. 

 The larva feeds on the ehn and gooseberry. 



Grapta progiie. 



The species Grapta j-allmm differs a good deal from other species 

 of this genus, and by some authors is included in the genus Vanessa. 



Grapta progne. Under side. 



It is a fair sized insect, stout bodied and powerful. The coloring is 

 I'usty yellow, shading to reddish brown, witli numerous heavy black 

 and brown bands and spots. Near the upper angle of the upper wing 



