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MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIES. 
thoas having longer and more slender tails and a wide yellow band on 
both sets of wings, while the row of yellow spots between the yellow 
band and the outer margin of the upper wings in Papilio cresphon- 
tes is often wanting in this species. The butterfly inhabits Mexico 
Papilio tlioas. Underside. 
and Central America, where it is abundant. It is sometimes taken 
in Texas. The caterpillar, like that of the preceding species, feeds 
on the lemon and orange. 
Papilio asterias appears in May and June and again in August. 
It is a handsome butterfly and one which will early attract the atten¬ 
tion of the young entomologist. 
The different stages in the life of this insect are shown on page 
334 . 
The eggs are laid by the female on the young plants of the car¬ 
rot, parsley, parsnip, etc. 
When young, the larvae are black, with a white band across the 
