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INSECTS INJURIOUS TO THE PLUM. 



Fig. 177. 



chrysalis, in which state it continues about ten days, when the 

 perfect insect escapes. — -^ 



This is a small moth (Fig. 177), which measures, when its 

 wings are spread, from three-quarters of an inch to an inch 

 across. It is of a pale ochreous color, with 

 reddish-brown lines and dots, a ring on the 

 discal space, and just beyond it a dark, lead- 

 colored band, which becomes an almost square 

 patch on the inner angle and is continuous 

 with a broad band of the same color on the 

 hind wings. The moths are on the wing in July and early 

 in August. This is never likely to become a very in- 

 jurious insect, but, from its unique appearance, it will always 

 attract attention. ^ 



No. 87.— The Disippus Butterfly. 



Li7nenitis disippus Godt. 



This is one of our common butterflies, the larva of which 

 is occasionally found feeding on the leaves of plum-trees. 



Fig. 178. 



The wings of the butterfly are of -a warm orange-red color, 

 with heavy black veins, and a black border with white spots. 

 In Fig. 178 the left wings represent the upper surface, while 

 those of the right, which are slightly detached from the body, 

 show the under side. It appears on the wing during the 



