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miles' radius of Colchester. — W. H. Harwood ; 94, Station Eoad, 

 Colchester. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Hants. — Two or three specimens of S. 

 convolvuli have been taken in this neighbourhood. One was brought 

 to me by a lady last week. It was a fine female, and was kept for 

 eggs, but died without laying. — (Major) E. B. Kobertson ; Fairlawn, 

 Chandler's Ford, Hants, September 8th, 1911. 



Sphinx convolvuli in the Isle of Wight. — This species has 

 been plentiful this season in the Island. — G. Nobbs ; North Lodge, 

 Isle of Wight. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Kent. — It may be of interest to record the 

 capture of a fine female of this insect on August 29th, flying at dusk 

 round Nicotiana affinis. Another specimen was seen on September 

 3rd in the same place. — Geoffrey Meade- Waldo ; Hever Warren, 

 Kent. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Surrey. — In the evening of September 

 12th I had a perfect male specimen of S. convolvuli brought to me 

 alive. It had flown into the kitchen of a house on the outskirts of 

 Haslemere, doubtless attracted by a strong light in the room. An- 

 other specimen, taken at rest on the morning of September 16th, is 

 also in my possession. I may mention that there are a considerable 

 number of petunias and tobacco plants in flower growing near the 

 spot. — Bertram E. Jupp ; Lyn Lodge, Camelsdale, Haslemere. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Surrey. — A specimen of this fine hawk- 

 moth was taken in a garden, High Street, Esher, on September 6th. 

 — H. Fleet, Junr.; 7, Park Eoad, Esher. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Suffolk. — Two specimens of S. convolvuli 

 were captured, whilst hovering over petunias, on September 12th. — 

 G. D. Archer; Whitton, near Ipswich. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Sussex. — Doubtless many of your corre- 

 spondents have rejoiced in a good season for this insect, and I should 

 only record the capture of five specimens in this small garden for special 

 reasons. Chief among them is the fact that, although w^e have some 

 fine plants of Nicotiana, a bed of evening primroses seems to be the 

 chief attraction. I would further mention that four out of the five 

 moths have been netted as late as nine o'clock, when I have managed 

 to see them by shadowing the plants against the bright moonlight. 

 My last capture — a female in fine condition — has been rather re- 

 luctantly reserved for egg-laying purposes; I say "reluctantly," 

 because I have no experience of obtaining eggs from hawk-moths, 

 and have only the flimsiest hopes of any success. — J. S. Carter ; 

 Iden, Sussex. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Sussex. — A fine female specmien of S. 

 convolvuli was brought to me alive early this month. — Wm. Delves ; 

 Horeham Eoad, Sussex, September 22nd, 1911. 



Sphinx convolvuli in Warwick. — A female specimen of S. con- 

 volvuli was brought to me on August 28th last. It was found at rest 



