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PLATE CCXC. 



LARVA 



SPHINX ATROPOS. 

 Death's Head, or Bee Tiger Hawk Moth. 



This Specimen was found on the Jafmine, the latter end of Auguft. 

 It is faid to feed alfo on Potatoes and Green Elder. The fly is pro- 

 duced in July after remaining in the pupa ftate throughout the pre- 

 ceding winter and fpring. 



