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CHAPTEE VII. 



ELEPHANT HAWK-MOTH — PRIVET HAWK-MOTH — DIGGING FOR LAR- 

 VIE.— BUFF-TIPP MOTH — GOLD-TAILED MOTH— CASE FOR ITS 

 EGGS— CURIOUS. PROPERTY OF ITS CATERPILLAR— VAPOURER 

 MOTH — LEAF-ROLLERS — GREEN OAK MOTH — ITS CONSTANT 

 ENEMY— LEAF-MINERS — LACKEY MOTH — EGG BRACELETS. 



It will be noticed that the insects mentioned in the 

 preceding chapter are mostly remarkable for the 

 cocoons which they construct, and that the peculia- 

 rities of the larva and the perfect insect are but 

 casually mentioned. Those, however, which will be 

 noticed in this chapter are chosen because there is 

 " something rare and strange " in the habits and 

 manners of the creatures themselves. 



As it will be more convenient to keep to the same 

 plate as much as possible, we still refer to plate G. 

 On casting the eye over the objects there depicted, 

 the strangest and most fantastic shape is evidently 

 that creature which is marked 5 a. 



The aspect of the creature is almost appalling, 

 and it seems to glare at us with two malignant eyes, 

 threatening the poisoned blow which the horrid tail 

 seems well able to deliver, 



