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head back to the horn, and a row of yellow spots, with 

 pink to lilac centers, along the back. 



The Achemon Sphinx, PJiilampelos acJiemon. — Another 

 of our most common species is found on the grape and 



Fig. 89, Alder Aphids, with Harvester Caterpillar feeding 



upon them 

 (Natural size. Photograph by Miss Katherine Dolbear) 



Virginia creeper. The eggs are laid in July, under the 

 leaves, and the larva matures about the first of September. 

 It then burrows into the ground, transforms into a pupa, 

 and passes the winter in this state. Just before going into 

 the earth it assumes a pink or crimson color. 



The Five-Spotted Sphinx, PJilegetho7iti7is celeiis. — This is 

 the moth of the common tomato worm. Its larva also 

 transforms in the ground. 



However terrible any of the sphinx larva3 may appear, 

 they are all harmless and may be handled with impunity. 

 They are easily reared by feeding with the leaves upon 

 which they are found. It is always safe to provide them 



