14 HAWK-MOTHS OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 
14. Theretra tersa. 
Quite rare in this vicinity, but common in the Southern 
States, West Indies, Central and South America. It ranges 
northwardly as far as Canada. It is usually found in flower 
gardens. The caterpillar feeds on Bouvardia, buttonweed (Sper- 
macoce glabra) and Manetta bicolor. Enters the ground to pupate. 
15. Argeus labrusce. 
A South American species, occurring northward to Canada. 
In the north it is an occasional visitor, and is very rarely taken. 
