CYPARISSIAS. 
Generic Character. 
Antennce thickening towards the upper part 
and generally terminating in a knob. 
Wings (when sitting) erect, and meeting up¬ 
wards. (Flight diurnal.) 
Specific Character. 
BUTTERFLY with entire, black wings, with 
two white bands; those of the upper wings 
oblique; of the low^er spotted. 
The Papilio Cyparissias is a native of South Ame¬ 
rica, and is represented on the plate in its natural 
size. 
