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To the typical genus of the second subfamily Smerinthince belong several 

 well-known British species, among which the eyed hawk - moth (Smerinthus 

 ocellatus) is figured on p. 93 as an example. This moth is characterised by its 

 angular, slightly scalloped fore- wings and rose-coloured hind-wings, each bearing 

 an eye-like black spot, ringed with blue, near the inner angle. The larva is 

 delicate green, its skin rough with minute warty points, with a series of oblique 



OLEANDER HAWK-MOTH. WITH LARVA AND PUPA (nal 



white stripes across the segments at the sides, and a short, sharp tail. It feeds 

 on the willow and other trees, assimilating well in colour with the leaves and their 

 oblique veins; while the moth, hanging with half-closed wings, closely resembles a 

 half-detached withered leaf. The insect is found thoughout Europe and Northern 

 Asia. One of the largest and most beautiful of the tribe is the oleander hawk- 

 moth (S. nerii). In this species the fore-wings arc rich green, veined with white, 

 having towards their base a triple, transverse rose-coloured bar. whose posterior 



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