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but, after having carefully studied all its 
characters, I feel convinced that it comes 
nearest to Polia, in spite of its furry 
clothing, which is only the consequence 
of its northern origin. Nothing is known 
of its transformations or habits. (Vol. II. 
p. 44.) 
Valeria. 
The larvae of this genus live on trees 
of the genus Prunus. They are of a very 
different form from the other Hadenidae. 
One great character is the peculiar 
swelling of the first three segments be- 
hind the head, which the larva increases 
still more in repose by contracting them, 
and causing the incisions to disappear ; 
the head, though tolerably large, then 
appears as though buried under the neck, 
which surrounds it on all sides. They 
are as lively as the larvae of Miselia, 
and also undergo their transformations 
in a very artistically constructed cocoon, 
although rather differently formed. 
The perfect insects have the ap- 
pearance of a Bombyx. The body is 
woolly and rough, and the scales are so 
coarse and raised that the wings appear 
as though covered with hair. (Vol. II. 
p. 50.) 
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