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MY GARDEN. 



Many other Tortrices infest our gardens, the study of which must be 

 left to the entomologist rather than pursued by the gardener. The 

 Tortrix pruniana (fig. 1073) is an example of this class, which attacks 

 the plum-trees. 



Fig. Z073. — Tortrix pruniana. 



Fro. 1074. — Great Yellow Underwing. 



The family of the Nocturidse are so numerous that they have been 

 again divided. The Great Yellow Underwing {TrjpkcBHa pronuba, fig. 

 1074) is an abundant species, very troublesome to gardeners, devouring 

 many kinds of plants— especially cabbages, cauliflowers, and lettuces. 

 It is reported to live through winter, and to sally forth in spring to 

 renew its devastations. The figure, after Curtis, shows the moth 

 (No. 3), caterpillar (No. i), and chrysalis (No. 2). 



The caterpillar of the Noctua {mamestra) brassica (fig. 1075) is 

 abundant everywhere, and hardly any garden produce comes amiss to 

 it. It lives principally on cabbages and cauliflowers, and is a terrible 

 pest to the gardener. 



Fig. 1075.— Caterpillar of Noctua (mamestra) 

 brassicse. 



Fig. 107G.— N exdamationis. 



The Noctua {agrotis) exdamationis (fig. 1076) and N. {agrotis) 

 segetum also visit the garden. 



Amongst the Geometers there is a very common moth, Hybernia 



