HAWK-MOTHS OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 13 
12. Detlephila lineata, 
This species is found in the United States, Canada and Cuba. 
In this vicinity common everywhere. It flies early in the even- 
ing and often in bright daylight. The insect is double-brooded, 
the first brood appearing during June and July, and the second 
during the latter part of August and early in September. The 
caterpillar feeds on purslane, buckwheat, turnip, watermelon, 
chickweed, dock, evening primrose, apple, currant, grape and 
gooseberry. Enters the ground to pupate. 
13. Deilephtila galii, form intermedia. 
Not common in this vicinity. Found during June and again 
in August. It is found from Canada to Georgia and westward 
to California, also found in Europe. The pink median band on 
the hind wings in the European form (galiz) is much paler than 
in the American form (intermedia). The caterpillar feeds on 
purslane, evening primrose and willow-herb (Epilobium). En- 
ters the ground to pupate. 
