back, another on either side of it, and the side line, of 

 the same colour; the spots black or dark green. 



The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is in 

 May and June. 



It feeds on the oak, the birch, etc. 



The chrysalis is found between leaves, or in a cocoon 

 on the surface of the earth. 



COSMIA PYRALINA. 

 LUNAR-SPOTTED PINION. 



Plate LX. Figure 6. 



Localities for this species are Birch Wood, Epping, 

 Swinhope, Barham, Brighton, Shrewsbury, Black Park, 

 Stowmarket, Monks' Wood, Tenterden, Worcester. 



The situations where it is found are woods. 



The perfect insect appears in August. 



The caterpillar is pale green, with a paler line along 

 the back, and another of the like colour on each side of 

 it; the side line yellowish edged above with black; the 

 spots yellowish green; the head dark green. 



The date of the appearance of the caterpillar is in 

 April and May. 



It feeds on the plum and the pear. 



The chrysalis is found between leaves, or in a cocoon 

 on the surface of the ground. 



To Mr. Allis, of York, I am also here much obliged 

 for having lent the specimen from which the engraving 

 is taken 



