LEP1D0P TER A. 
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The Saddle-back Caterpillar, Empretia stiniulea (Em- 
pre'ti-a sti-mu'le-a).—This larva can be recognized by Fig¬ 
ure 264. Its most characteristic feature is a large green 
n iih hi. 
patch on the back, resembling a saddle-cloth, while the 
saddle is represented by an oval purplish-brown spot. The 
moth is dark, velvety, reddish brown, with two golden dots 
Fig. 262 .—Eulimacodes scapha. 
Fig. 263 .—Euclea delphinii. 
Fig. 264 .—Empretia 
stiniulea , larva. 
near the apex of the fore wings. The larva feeds on oak 
and other forest trees. The prick of its spines is said to be 
venomous. 
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