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THE MOTH. 
The caterpillar, called the hickory-horned devil, 
and that frightens people by setting np its crest 
of spines, conies into a very magnificent moth 
indeed. It has been named regalis, or kingly, on 
account of its royal appearance, and is as gaily 
painted as a butterfly. The wings are of a dark 
brown color, with bright red veins; and have 
bands and patches upon them, of the most 
brilliant yellow. 
Another moth is called the imperialis, because 
of its emperor-like costume. The wings are bright 
yellow, spotted all over with red, and have a 
purple gloss upon them, as if they had been 
