PL. CXXX 



fine point, which in some genera is bent backward at right 

 angles to the shaft. 



GENUS EUDAMUS SWAINSON 

 (THE LONG-TAILED SKIPPERS). 



Hind wings more or less produced at the anal angle in the 

 form of a long tail. There are a number of species found in 

 Central and South America. 



(1) Eudamus proteus (Linmeus), Plate CXXIX, Fig. 2, $ 

 (The Long-tailed Skipper). (See p. 199.) 



The caterpillar feeds upon Wistaria and various leguminous 

 plants. Common in Florida, the American tropics, and oc- 

 casionally found as far north as New York. 



GENUS EPARGYREUS HUBNER 



(1) Epargyreus tityrus (Fabricius), Plate CXXX, Fig, l,cT; 

 Fig. 2, y , under side (The Silver-spotted Skipper). 



A very common and beautiful insect. Expanse 1.75-2.00 

 inches. 



The caterpillar usually feeds upon Robinia and Wistaria. 

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