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MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIES. 
L-sliaped, which is perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic. 
The larva feeds on the elm and gooseberry. 
Grapta progne. 
The species Grapta j-album differs a good deal from other species 
of this genus, and by some authors is included in the genus Vanessa. 
Grapta progne. Under side. 
It is a fair sized insect, stout bodied and powerful. The coloring is 
rusty yellow, shading to reddish brown, with numerous heavy black 
and brown bands and spots. Near the upper angle of the upper wing 
