THE ARRINDY SILKWORM MOTH. 129 
“ The chrysalis. The cocoon, or covering thereof, 
white or yellowish, of a very soft delicate texture ; 
in general about two inches long, and three in cir- 
cumference, pointed at each end. Enveloped in 
this case the animal remains dormant from ten to 
twenty days, according to the state of the weather ; 
when, like the common Silk Moth, the now perfect 
insect, or 
«© The imago, issues forth from one end, and in 
this state exists from four to eight days, during 
which period it is wholly employed in the grand 
work of nature—generation ; remaining perfectly 
contented in its chamber, seldom attempting to fly 
away. In this respect it differs exceedingly from 
the Bughy and Jarroo Moths. 
« The wings of the female expand from four to 
five inches; those of the male considerably less. 
