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from the stem, but with the head towards the ground. 

 Another larva, found on the same plant, was in an exactly 

 similar position, and in neither case could any trace of 

 silken pad or supporting thread be seen. 



Mr. Newman exhibited a large number of Amorpha populi, 

 mostly bred from captured larvae. Some specimens were 

 very dark and others light. He stated that many of the 

 larvse were well spotted with red, and that they varied con- 

 siderably from light to dark. 



