The insect may be at once recognized by the figure we give. 

 Expanse 3.00-3.25 inches. 



It occurs in southern Texas and ranges southward into Brazil. 



GENUS C(EA HUBNEB 



This is a monotypic genus, that is to say, it contains only 

 one species. It is therefore not necessary to take up much 

 space in describing it, because the figure we give will enable 

 the reader at once to recognize it. It is a very powerful in- 

 sect on the wing. 



(1) Ccea acheronta (Fabricius), Plate LIII. <3 (The Dash- 

 wing). 



This lovely insect, which has a certain resemblance to the 

 following species, is common in the Greater Antilles, Mexico, 

 and Central America. It occurs about Brownsville, Texas, 

 but is not common there. Expanse 3.00-3.25 inches. 



GENUS AGANISTHOS BOISDUVAL 



The genus, like the preceding, is monotypic, and contains 

 but the one species A. odius (Fabricius). It is so striking and 



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PL. LIII 



