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CRESSONIA G. and R. 



C. juglandis. Cowansville VI (Fy); Quebec (Fy); Montreal VI (VV); Meach Lake VI (Y); food 

 plants: hickory, butternut, wild cherry. 



Family SATURNIIDAE 



These are silk-worm moths, among which are the largest of our species, some expanding up 

 to 6 inches or more across the wings. The bodies are heavy and mouth parts not developed for 

 feeding. The caterpillars spin silken cocoons in which the pupa passes the winter.. 



ACT I AS Leach 



A. luna Linn. One of our most beautiful species. The green wings whose hind margins are 

 extended into two long tails, are edged along the costa with purple, contrast with the 

 fluffy white body, and make the insect look like a southern one. Island of Orleans (Fy); 

 Lorette (Miss Freeman); St. Johns V-VI (C); St. Hilaire V (W); Montreal V (W); 

 Hudson V (W); Calumet VI (W); Shawbridge VI (W); food plants: hickory, walnut, 

 butternut, birch. 





v', V 



Fig. 9. 

 Actios luna. 



