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under a tumbler, and allowed to beat itself almost to pieces. 
It is a remarkably large specimen.—IV. K. Mann; Granby 
House, Clifton, Bristol, September 14, 1876. 
Sphing Convolvuli at Witham.—Two specimens of Sphinx 
Convolvuli have been captured in this town during the past 
week, and brought to me alive; but having passed through 
several inexperienced hands they are sadly ruabbed.—W. D. 
Cansdale; White House, Witham, Essex, Sept. 16, 1875. 
Sphina Convolvuli at Hawley.—l had a specimen of 
Sphinx Convolvuli given me yesterday (September 20th). It 
was captured on a straw-rick in this village by a labouring- 
man.—H. Jones; Hawley, Farnboro Station, September 
21, 1875. 
Sphinx Convolvuli at Gravesend.—I do not know whether 
Sphinx Convolvuli has been universally abundant this year, 
but I have succeeded in capturing twelve, and three others 
were brought to me. ‘They were nearly all caught at 
petunias, between half-past six and eight.—H. N. Ridley ; 
Cobham Vicarage, Gravesend. 
Sphina Convolvuli al Gravesend.—On Friday last, Sep- 
tember 17th, a specimen of Sphinx Convolvuli flew into my 
gardener’s cottage, attracted by the light. After careering 
once or twice round the room, and unfortunately dashing 
itself against the ceiling, it alighted on the table, where it was 
secured. It proved to be in fine condition, with the exception 
of a slight injury to the thorax.—[Rev.] P. H. Jennings ; 
Gravesend, September 20, 1875. 
Sphinx Convolvuli at Huddersfield—On Monday, Sep- 
tember 20th, at Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, a specimen 
of Sphinx Convolvuli was knocked down by some boys, and 
fearfully damaged.—|[ Rev.] G. C. B. Madden; Armitage 
Bridge, Huddersfield, September 21, 1875. 
Sphinx Convolvuli at Hammersmith.—Last evening, Sep- 
tember 20th, while at a friend’s house, I captured a fine 
specimen of Sphinx Convolvuli, which had been attracted 
into the room by some lilies (Lilium auratum), over which it 
hovered, extending into them a proboscis of unusual length. 
—D. G. Cowan; Hammersmith. 
Sphinx Convolvuli near South Hackney.—This insect 
appears to be somewhat common this season. A specimen 
was brought to me on the 16th inst., taken in a garden near 
