252 



INSECTS INJURIOUS TO THE GRAPE. 



remains in this condition in the ground until late in June the 

 following year ; but instances have been recorded where the 

 moth has appeared the same season. 



Fig. 261. 



The moth is of a brownish-gray color, variegated with light 

 brown, and with deep-brown spots, as shown in Fig. 262. 

 The hind wings are pink, becoming deeper red near the middle. 

 There is a broad gray border behind, with a row of darker 



Fig. 262. 



spots along its front edge, becoming fainter towards the outer 

 margin. The body is reddish gray, with two triangular patches 

 of deep brown on tlie thorax. 



This insect is found in almost all parts of the United States 

 and Canada where the grape is cultivated, but has never oc- 

 curred in sufficient numbers to be injurious. It is so conspic- 



