MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIES. 



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insects found in the southern and western states. While fishing on 

 streams in the west I have often seen this butterfly resting on the 



Larva and chrysalis of Papilio philenor. 



muddy banks, or flying leisurely along the wooded sliores, the pol- 

 ished surface of its dark blue and green wings flashing in the sun- 

 light and adding materially to the beauty of the scene. 



Papilio polydamas. 



It is often attracted to the flowers of the garden, and clover fields 

 are a favorite haunt. In such places it is easily approached. 



