SOFT GRAYS AND BEOWNS 



Chapter Thirteen 

 THE MODEST MOTH 



TRIPTOGON MODESTA 



OF COURSE this moth was named Modesta 

 because of modest colouring. It reminds me of 

 a dove, being one of my prime favourites. On 

 wing it is suggestive of Polyphemus, but its colours are 

 lighter and softer. Great beauty that Polyphemus is, 

 Modesta equals it. 



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