12 HAWK-MOTHS OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 
yellow transverse bands on theabdomen. It is found late in May 
and early in June and again in August. It flies during the hot- 
test sunshine and also in the evening. Found from Canada to 
Florida, and westward to Iowa. The caterpillar feeds on grape, 
willow-herb (Epilobium) and Virginia creeper. Forms a pupa 
in a loose cocoon on the ground. 
10. Sphecodina abbotit. 
Very common in this vicinity. The moth appears in May 
and June and again during the latter part of July and early in 
August. Found from Canada and Eastern States westward to 
Iowa. The caterpillar feeds on grape and Virginia creeper. It 
enters the ground to pupate. 
t1. Detdamia inscripta. 
Not common in this vicinity. The moth makes its appear- 
ance during the latter part of May and the first days in June. 
Found from Canada to Virginia and westward to the Mississippi 
valley. The caterpillar feeds on grape and Virginia creeper. 
Enters the ground to pupate. 
