20 HAWK-MOTHS OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 



26. Phlegethontius cingulatus. 



May be known readily by the rose-red spots on the abdomen. 

 It is found from Canada to Brazil, and to the west coast of our 

 continent, and also in 

 the Hawaiian Islands. 

 Double-brooded ; the first 

 brood appears in June 

 and the second in Aug- 

 ust and September. En- 

 ters the ground to 

 pupate. 



27. Phlegethontius rusticus. 



A common southern species rarely taken in this vicinity. Its 

 range of distribution extends from South America northward to 



