232 POPULAR ENTOMOLOGY. 



in both sexes ; palpi very hairy ; body very large in the female ; 

 wings strongly dentated ; when in repose, the anterior edge of 

 the upper pair projects considerably above the lower, giving an 

 oval form to the outline, and making it appear somewhat like a 

 serrated leaf. 



GASTROPACHA QUERCIFOLIA, (Frontispiece.) Lappet 

 Moth. Surface of the wings rusty-brown colour, varying 

 in shade, the extremity rather of a violet hue ; the upper 

 pair with three oblique, waved, blackish lines, and a black 

 spot in the centre ; the hinder wings are generally un- 

 spotted, though sometimes marked with faint streaks like 

 those on the upper pair. The caterpillar is of a large size, 

 the prevailing colour being dusky grey, with two blue 

 spots near the head, circled with black ; each segment has 

 a fleshy appendage at the sides, and a tubercle on the last 

 joint ; it feeds on the willow, bramble, etc. The moth is 

 found in many parts of England, but seldom in profusion. 



LEPIDOPTERA. BOMBYCID^E. 



ODONESTIS. 



Generic Distinctions. Antenna bipectinated ; palpi long, and 

 projecting like a beak; wings entire; body long, the male having 

 a tuft of hairs at the extremity. 



