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MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIES. 
arranged as shown in the figure. The lower wings are rose color, 
being light buff next the body, and bordered externally with light 
brown and dark brown spots and shadings. This insect is probably 
less abundant than Pliilampelus pandorus. Both are widely distrib- 
Philampelus acliemon. 
uted, being found from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts of our 
country, and from Canada well into the Southern States, while allied 
species occur in Mexico. 
The tomato-worm moth, Macrosila quinquemaculatus , is one of 
our largest sphinx moths, and although ashen gray with a few dark 
brown and black markings, is still a fine insect. The length of the 
tongue of this insect is very remarkable, and on this account it is able 
to extract the nectar from our largest and deepest flowers. It is inter¬ 
esting early on a quiet summer evening to stand beside a bunch of 
phlox or a bed of petunias and watch this moth hovering over the 
flowers. It is strong and rapid on the wing, and on account of its 
size and the directness of its flight looks quite bird-like. 
The legs of the moth are armed with sharp spines, so do not try 
the unpleasant experience of taking one of these muscular insects by 
hand. Even if through your love for collecting you manage to hold 
it, the specimen is liable to be ruined in the struggle to escape. 
The larva of this insect feeds on the leaves and even the young 
