THE 
ANNONA SPHll'JX, 
Generic Character. 
Antenncs subprismatic, attenuated at each ex¬ 
tremity. 
Tongue generally exserted. 
Feelers two, reflex. 
Wings deflected. 
Specific Character. 
Grey SPHINX with dark variegations and whit¬ 
ish back. 
The present species is a native of South America, 
and particularly of Surinam. It is described and 
figured by the celebrated Madam Merian. The 
Caterpillar feeds on the leaves of the Annona Squa¬ 
mosa. 
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