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. 1941
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1!( ISTON : PUBLISHED BY BRADLEE WHIDDEN
Copyright. 1S95,
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E. KNOBEL.
NOCTURNAL LEPIDOPTERA.
THE night moths, or millers (nocturnal hpidoptera) are distinguished from all other butterflies by their feelers,
which taper from their base to the point and are often feather-like ; by their wings which, when at rest, are shut
upper-side outward and more or less steep or roof-like over their bodies.
The different families have been arranged in seven groups, of which the first three embrace the larger moths.
These three groups lead gradually from one to another with no distinct line of demarcation, so that often a spinner
is taken for an owlet, or a geometer for a spinner. Therefore, if a specimen cannot be found in the group that it
seems to resemble it will be found in another similar to it. The last groups contain the smaller moths, which are
mostly recognized by parts of their heads and veins of their wings, too minute for consideration in this book.
Only a few, therefore, of each family are represented to give an idea of their character. On account of the great
number of moths, the majority of which are so nearly alike in coloration and size, as well as the variations in size
and color among themselves, the females often being double the size of the males, it is always difficult to
determine the name of a moth which has no decided markings. Even their own wear and tear make them often
unrecognizable.
Abbreviations used in the descriptions are as follows : f. for forewing, h. for hindwing, c. for food plant of the
caterpillar. The word " like " is used, meaning similar in shape and marking, but not in color and size.
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THE MOTHS are divided into the following groups :
SPINNERS : Feeler feather-like or comb-like ; forewing broad and large ;
body stout ; heads sunk in the woolly chest part, mouth-feelers not
visible. Caterpillars spin a cocoon of silky threads around their
pupa: ........ Bombiridic, Page 8.
OWLETS : Feeler hair-like and smooth, or sometimes a little comb-like ;
forewing narrow, generally marked with zigzag cross lines and two
peculiar dots or eye marks ; body stout, head and mouth-feeler promi-
nent. Caterpillars form mostly naked pupa; or with only a few hairs
which they bury in the ground . . . Xoctttif, Page 22.
SPANNERS OR LOOPERS : Feelers of both kinds ; wings large, body slender;
fore and hind wings mostly alike in color and character. Their cater-
pillars have only fore and hind legs and therefore span, measure or
form a loop in walking . . Phaliente, Geomefruta, Page 47.
4. DELTOIDS OR SNOUT MOTHS : Feelers hair-like ; mouth feelers long, form-
ing a long snout ; legs long. They close their wings in shape of a
triangle or roll them around their bodies like a cloak
Pyralidie, Page 58.
5. LEAF-ROLLERS: Feelers hair-like; wings round shouldered and oblong;
legs short. The caterpillars, when transforming roll the edge of a
leaf around their pupas ..... Tortriciihr, Page 60.
6. TRUE MOTHS : Small moths with a long, silky fringe around the edge of
each wing, the wing itself narrow . . . Ti/ieiiite, Page 62.
7. FEATHER-MOTHS : Moths which have their hindwings, and sometimes
also their forewings, split to the shoulder, forming three or six
feathers . . . . . . Ptcrophoridif, Page 63.
Key to Bonibicida.-.
Those which measure with wings spread
One inch or less,
forewing not marked or spotted . . .2,5,8,10,49.
forewing marked or spotted, predominant color
white, cream, or light yellow . . . i, 3, 4, 6, 7, 39, 48, 75, 76, 77.
rusty, buff or ochre yellow
hindwing plain 40,42,47,51.
hindwing marked or dotted .... . 9,41,43,44,45.46,52,91.
gray or brown 32, 33, 34) 54, 59.
Between one and two inches :
forewing not marked 25,27,28,29.
forewing white, cream or light yellow . . 11,12,13,25,26,30,31.
rusty buff or ochre yellow 21,22,24,56,57,58,68,72,90.
gray or pale brown :
hindwing gray or brown ......... 23,50,61,92,97.
buff or rust color . . 35, 36, 37, 38, 53, 55, 63, 64, 65, 70.
white or cream color 60,66,67,69,71,73,74.
dark brown, or black with white streaks 16,17,18,19,20,21.
Two inches, or more :
forewing or both wings green ... ........... 78.
white cream, yellow, buff or rusty .... 35, 79, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89.
gray, or light brown . . .14,85,93,94,95,96.
dark and light color ........... 15, 62, So, 81, 82
BOMBICID/E. Spinners.
3-
5-
6.
7-
8.
10.
1 1.
'3-
Argyrophyes nigrofasciata ; i in. ; cream color,
marked brown.
Crambidia palMa ; f in. ; f . buff ; h. cream, not
marked.
Hypoprcpia fucosa ; i in.; f. buff and brown; h.
cream with brown, like 4, only band
narrower and paler. c. Lichens.
miniata ; \\ in. ; f. buff and brown ; h.
cream with brown.
Euphanessa mendica ; i^in. ; semi-transparent white,
not marked.
Crocota rubicundaria ; i in. ; f. buff ; h. cream with
light brown dot and band.
" brevicornis ; i in.; cream color and paler,
marked like 6.
ferniginata ; i-J- in.; cream color and no
marks.
" quinaria ; i|- in.; f. rusty buff with two
white dots- h. cream and dark
brown marks. c. Dandelion.
" immacttlata : i in. ; yellow buff, not marked.
Utetheisa bella : \\ in. ; f. orange and white, black
dotted bands ; h. pale red with dark
brown marks, c. Plum, sweet gale.
Callimorpha internipto marginafa ; 2 in.; cream
color and dark brown.
" lecontei ; 2 in.; f. white and brown;
h. white, not marked.
14. Platarctia parthcnos ; 2\ in.; f. light brown with
buff spots ; h. buff with black
marks. c. Wild lettuce.
15. Arctia virgo ; 2 in.; f. black with buff streaks; h.
red with black spots, c. Goosefoot.
16. " saundersii ; i|- in. ; f. black with buff
streaks ; h. pinkish orange.
c. Goosefoot.
17. " phyllira; if in. ; f. black with buff streaks;
h. pinkish orange.
18. " nais ; \\ in.; f. black with buff streaks;
h. pinkish orange. c. Grass.
19. " quenselii ; i\ in. ; f. black with buff streaks;
h. ashy brown. c. Honeysuckle.
20. " virg uncula ; i J- in; f. black with buff
streaks : h. pinkish orange.
c. Polygonum.
21. " arge ; if in.; f. buff with black spots; h.
pinkish orange.
c. Evening primrose.
22. Pvrrharctia Isabella; 2 in; the brown bear cater-
pillar ; buff with dark brown spots.
23. Phragmatobia rubricosa ; i-| in.; f. smoky brown;
h. grayish brown. c. Goldenrod.
24. Leucarctia acnra : 2 in; saltmarsh caterpillar; in-
jurious when in large numbers ; f.
white, black dotted ; h. orange and
black dots.
Bombicidae.
26.
27.
28.
29.
3-
3 2 -
33-
35-
36-
37-
38.
Spifosoma rirginica. ; i -J in. ; the yellow bear cater-
pillar ; white, two pale dots on hind-
wing.
Hyphantria cunca : J\ in ; f. white with black marks ;
hindwing white.
tcxtor ; ii in.; white, not marked.
Euchaetes egle ; i| in.; semi-transparent buff, body
orange ; black dotted, c. Milkweed.
Halisidota tessellata ; i^ in. ; semi-transparent cream
color, body white. c. Maple.
caryic : if in. ; f. buff and transparent
white ; h. cream color. c. Nut.
maculata : i| in.; f. buff and transparent
white ; h. white, c. Willow, poplar.
Orgyia nova; \\ in.; f. light brown and black
marks ; h. rust color. c. Rose.
definita; \\ in.; f. ashy brown and dark
brown : h. ashy brown.
/eucosfigma ; ii in.; f. ashy brown and dark
brown ; h. ashy brown.
c. Maple, apple, pear.
Forthetria (Ocneria) dispnr the gypsy moth. Male
ii in.; f. gray, brown and black;
h. rust color. Female 2^ in. ; white
with black spots and bands.
Parorgyia elintonii ; i-|- in. ; f. buff gray and brown
bands ; h. buff c. Oak.
parellcla ; \\ in. ; f. buff gray and brown
bands; h. buff. c. Pear, plum.
" cinnamomea ; ii in.; f. buff gray and
brown bands ; h. buff.
59. Lagoa crispata : \ \ in. ; light yellow with black and
rusty marks. c. Elm, pear.
40. Euclca tjiierccta; \\ in.; rusty buff with greenish
white on fore wing.
41. Parasa fraterna : \\ in.; cream color; rust brown
marks on forewing. c. Cherry.
42. Limacoiles scapha ; \\ in.: f. cream and ochre yel-
low; h. ochre yellow, c. Plum, elm.
43. " kiguttata : i in ; f. cream, sandy buff and
brown marks; h. cream.
44. v-i/ii'L/'sa : i in. : f. cream, sandy bull and
black marks; h. cream.
4t;. ' fastiola ; f in.; f. buff and orange; h.
buff. c. Maple.
46. Fackardia clsgaiis : |-in.; white, buff and light
brown.
47. ' geminata ; * in.; white, buff and light
brown.
48. Jsa textnla : '-\ in. ; f. pale buff and pale brown : h.
pale buff.
49. Tortricidia tcstaccit ; J in. ; light cream color.
50. Fcrophora mchheimcrii ; i- f in. ; dotted gray with
black lines. c. Oak.
51. Iclilhviira imliisa ; i \ in. ; f. buff and pale brown ;
h. buff. c. Poplar.
52. " strigosa : i\ in. ; f. buff and pale brown ;
' h. buff.
53. " albosigma : i \- in.; f. buff and reddish
brown ; h. buff. c. Poplar.
154. Tin/ . i J.- in.; grayish brown and buff,
53.
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Bombicidaj.
55-
56.
57-
58.
59-
60.
Apatelodes torrifacta ; 2 in. ; f. light gray and brown ; 64. Edema atbifrons ; if in. ; gray and dark brown, with
_ r\ _ i.
h. rust color.
c. Blackberry.
Dataiia ministra ; 2 in. ; buff with orange shaded
bands on forewing.
c. Nut.
contracta : 2 in. ; buff with orange shaded
silver mark.
c. Oak.
65. Seirodonta bilineata ; ifc in. ; buff, gray and brown ;
h. buff.
c. Elm.
66. (Edemasia eximia ; if in. ; like 62, pale.
bands on forewing. c. Oak, nut.
Nadata gibbosa : 2 in. ; buff with orange shaded ( 67.
bands on forewing. c. Oak.
badia : \\ in. ; light buff gray with darker
streaks.
Glubhisia trilincala : i i in. ; gray buff and dark
marks.
c. Willow.
Notodonta stragula ; i in. ; f. buff, gray and brown ;
h. cream.
c. Willow.
Lophodonta angulosa ; i J in.; f. gray and brown ; h.
light brown.
c. Oak.
62. P/icosia rimosa ; 2\- in. ; f. white, buff and brown ; h.
white. c. Willow, poplar.
63. Nerice bidentata : il- in.; f. white, buff, gray and
68. Dasylophia angiiinca : ii in.; light buff gray with
darker streaks. c. Maple.
69. Coelodasys unicornis ; i] in.; light buff gray with
70.
brown ; h. buff.
darker streaks. c. Plum, pear.
biguttata : 2 in. ; f. gray and brown ; h.
buff and light brown.
71. Heteroavnpa bntnnea : i| in.; f. gray buff and
brown ; h. white.
.,. " mnrthesia : i : ] in.; f. cream and
brown ; h. cream. c. Oak.
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Bombicidae.
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73. Hctcrocampa luuiidata; ii in.; white, buff and
brown.
74. Centra borealis; \\ in.; f. transparent gray with
black dots ; h. light buff. c. Willow.
75. Drepanodes arcuata; i-J-in. ; white and brown.
76. Dryopteris rosea; ij in.; buff and dark brown,
like 75.
77. Platypterix l>ilinctil<i- ij.- in.; f. cream color with
buff lines ; h. white.
78. Actias htna; ^}, in. ; ]3ale green, maroon red on
front edge of chest and forewing.
79. Telea polyphemus ; 5^ in.; the American silkworm;
ochre yellow.
So. Callosamia promethea ; \ in.; brown ; the male dark
brown.
Bombicidze.
Si. ri,ttys<tmi,i re,->;>f>i,t : 5 : ; in. : gray, brown and pink ; 83. Hypcrcliiria T,rn',r ; 3 in. : yellow and red.
body rust color.
S.j. E(ifl<-s imperil/is . 5 J in.; pale yellow with brown
dots.
82. Il:-miit-n,;i 111,11,1 : jj in.; dark brown with ere;
colored band on each wing.
85.
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Bombicids
85. Citheronia regalis 4^ in.; f. olive; h. orange with 91.
yellow spots.
86. Anisota stigma ; 2\- in.; buff, one white spot and
brown sprinkled. Males, ii in.
87.
88.
senatorial 2 in.; the oak-forest caterpillar,
like 86 ; not sprinkled. Males, \\ in.
pellnciJa ; 2 in. ; like 86 ; rusty buff, not
sprinkled but band stronger. Male,
n.
93-
94-
89. Dryocampa rubicunda 2 in.; almost white, rosy , 95.
edge.
90. Chsiocampa americana ; i^ in.; tent-caterpillar on j 96.
cherry and apple ; reddish buff and
white lines. 97.
Clisiocampa disstria ; i-J-in. ; the tent-caterpillar on
oak and nut ; reddish buff and
white lines.
Gastropacha americana ; 1 1 in. ; gray buff, shaded
rusty brown.
Tolype rellcda ; 2 in. ; gray and white.
Xylfiites robiniic ; 2| in. ; gray and dark brown,
transparent.
Sthenopis argenteo-maculata ; 3^ in. ; ash gray, with
two silver spots.
argentata ; 2^ in. ; ash gray with two
silver spots.
Hepialus mustelinus i^ in.; light and dark brown.
Key to Noctuae. Owlets.
OBSERVE the width with outstretched wings, if
Two inches, or more :
forewing and hindwing of same color .......... 232, 234, 235.
predominant color of forewing light,
hindwing black, or with large black marks . . . 203, 204, 207 to 210, 214, 215, 216, 218.
hindwing not black marked . . . . . . . . . . .14, 63, 65, 152.
predominant color of forewing dark,
hindwing black or with black marks ....... 205,206,211,212,213,217.
hindwing not black marked 13,61,82,83,84,86,118.
One inch, or less :
predominant color of forewing light . 183,185,189,190,238,242.
predominant color of forewing dark .... 180, 182, 186, 187, 191 to 194, 199, 239, 241.
Between one and two inches :
forewing and hindwing similar color and marks 22910237,241,244.
forewing, orange or yellow 113,114,115.136,137,138,140,182,195,227,228.
hindwing black or dark brown marked . . 176, 177, 181 to 184. 197, 198,20010202,21910226.
hindwing copper color, or orange .... 129,197,228.
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predominant color of forewing light,
hindvving white or cream color :
forewing light gray
forewing light brown
forewing white, yellow or buff
hindwing gray, or brown :
forewing light gray
forewing light brown .
forewing white, yellow or bull
predominant color of forewing dark :
hindwing white or cream color
forewing gray
forewing brown .
hindwing gray :
forewing gray
forewinjr brown .
3. 21, 45, 60, 158, 161.
92, 117, 119, 134, i Go.
^ I, 2, 4, 5, 9, 12, 22, 23, 27, 28, 36,
A 65, 70, 71,90, 120 tO I2S, 133, 139,
( 154. 164, 165, 167, 168, 178, 179.
18, 19, 51, 89, 130 to 132, 149, 153, 159, 162. 163.
29,30,31,75,77,106,109,112.
\ 10, 20, 24, 25, 26, 54, 91, 126, 127,
| 128, 144, 145, 146, 155, 157, 166.
_f 7, ii, J 5> 34. 44, 46, 52,57,58,66-
j 76, 79, 102, 147, 148, 156, 188, ig'i-
. 6, 39, 67, 72, 103, 105, 107, 108, no, 243.
j '7, 32, 33, 35, 37, 47, 5, 53, 55, 5<>, 73. 7, 85, 93,
(94, too, 101, 116, 135, 141 to 143, 150, 171, 174.
\ 16, 38, 40 to 43, 48, 49, 62, 68, 69, 74, So, 81. 87,
(.88, 95, 96, 97, 99, 1 11, 151, 169, 170, 172, 173, 175.
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NOCTU/E. Owlets.
1. Leptina doubledayi ; i > in. ; f. cream and brown : h.
creamy white.
2. Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides ; \'\ in.; f. cream
and brown ; h. cream. c. Oak.
3. cxpulirix : \'^ in. ; f. light gray and
brown ; h. cream and white.
.). Habrosyne scripta ; \\ in.; f. cream and light
brown ; h. cream. c. Blackberry.
5. J'latyceriira fttrcilla ; \'-\ in.; f. cream and dark
brown ; h. cream.
c. Pine and Linden.
6. Charailra ileriilcns ; \ >, in : f. cream, light and
dark brown ; h. cream and white.
c. Oak.
7. Rhaphia f rater : i \ in. ; t. cream, gray and brown ;
h. white and light brown.
X. Dip/item fa/la.v : i\ in. ; f. white and dark brown :
h. light gray brown.
() Apatela riinila : ij in. ; f. cream, light brown and
black; h. cream and light brown.
10. " offiilcntalis ; \''\ in.; f. cream, light brown
and black ; h. cream and light
brown. c. Cherry.
11. Apatela lobcli,,- : i^ in.; f. cream, gray and dark
brown ; h. cream. c. Oak.
12. ' popnli ; if in.; wiiite and light brown.
c. Poplar.
13. " amcricana : 2 in.; f. light gray and
black ; h. buff and light brown.
c. Maple.
14. " daetylina : 2 in. : like 13 ; whitish, pale.
15. " brumosa : i^- in.; f. cream, brown, gray,
and black ; h. soiled white.
c. Plum and hazel.
if>. " iwctivaga ; i^ in.; f. cream and dark
brown ; h. cream and light brown.
c. Poplar.
17. " stiff ram ; ij in.; f. cream, brown, gray,
and black : h. cream and light
brown.
1 8. " c /a reseats : i in.; f. light gray, mottled
and black; h. cream and gray brown.
c. Plum.
19. " t>7'/r/u : 1-4 in.; f. light gray, mottled and
black ; h. cream ind gray brown.
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25.
26.
27.
.50.
31.
Apatchi tlissccta ; ij in.; f. grayish buff and brown ;
h. light brown.
" spcrata : i- in.; f. light silky gray and
dark gray brown ; h. white.
" oblinita : if in. ; f. cream and light brown ;
h. white. c. Peach and asparagus.
Arsilonche henrici ; if in. ; not marked; f. light
silky buff with white veins ; h. white.
Harrissimemna trisignata ; liin. ; f. cream, bronze
colored spots and dark brown ; h.
cream and light brown.
Microca'lia obliterate; \\ in.; f. white, buff lines
and brown ; h. cream and light
brown.
Chytonix palliittrifHlti ; \\ in.; f. cream, light and
dark brown ; h. cream and light
brown.
.-/.j/vvV/v tlitu-iliiivi ': i in.; f. buff and brown; h.
white and light brown, c. Grasses.
" tttti-ntii : i '' in.; f. buff and brown, like 20 ;
B 7 '
h. white.
" "phyllophora ; i .', in.: f. buff and brown ; h.
strong buff.
liii/ii ; i : | in. ; like 31, but paler.
" Horniiiiiittiitt ; i .', in.: f. gray, buff and
black; h. gray buff and brown.
32. Agrotis c-nigrum ; i-J in.; f. cream, dark gray,
brown and black ; h. cream and
light brown.
33. " bicarnea : ij! in.; f. cream, dark gray, brown
and black ; h. cream and light
brown.
34. " subgothifa : i ?, in. ; like 35 ; f. less gray, h.
white with brown edge.
35- " herilis : i ' in. ; f. cream, gray and black;
h. light brown, white edge.
36. ' plecta : i^in. ; f. buff and black ; h. white.
37 " obeliscoides ; if in. ; f. cream spots, buff and
brown : h. white, brown edge.
3*. hantspii w , if in.; f. gray, brown and
black ; h. buff brown.
39- " ft-'iuiica : if in.; f. gray brown and black;
h. white and light brown.
40 iiipitlti : i-i-in.; f. reddish brown, bull and
black; h. buff and light brown.
4'- " alternate : i .1 in.: f. like 38 in color, but
hinclwing darker.
42. " briiiinciittllis : i i; in.; like 38 in color.
43. " clandestine : if in.: like 38 in color.
44. " iiirssiiriit ig in.; f. light buff, gray and
brown ; h. white, shaded bull.
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45. Agrotis miincnula; i in. ; f. light buff, gray and
faint brown ; h. white.
46. " bostoniensis ; i-J in.; f. buff, gray and dark
gray ; h. white.
47. " pitychntits : i in. ; f. cream, buff, gray and
black ; h. cream and light brown.
48. ' tesscllala ; i^- in. ; f. gray brown and black ;
h. cream and light brown.
49. " mti/iiiiitlii : i jj- in. ; f. cream gray, brown
and black; h. cream and light
brown.
50. " genifii/afa : i-jj- in.: f. light buff gray and
brown ; h. cream gray and brown.
51. " badinoilis ; i .',- in.; f. light buff gray and
brown ; h. light buff, shaded brown.
52. " Tcllfrifi'iinis : i j: in. ; f. blackish gray brown
and black ; h. white and light brown.
5.3- " fumalis ; \\ in. : f. gray brown and black ;
h. buff and light brown.
54- " monochromatea ; i-\ in. . f. buff and light
brown ; h. cream with buff bands.
55. " gladiaria; i jj in.; f. grayish buff and
black ; h. grayish cream and light
brown.
56. Agrotis -,'cncrabilis ; 1 1 in. ; f. light reddish brown
and black : h. grayish buff and
brown.
57. " 1'iilnbilis : i ;4 in.; f. gray, buff and black:
h. white and light brown.
58. " i/jr/7/w , i y in.; f. light buff gray, light
brown and black ; h. white and light
brown.
59. " stiiicia; \'l in.: ashy gray, like 58, but
darker.
60. " Jiihricans : li in. : f. light buff, gray and light
brown ; h. white.
61. " prasiiw ; 2\ in. ; f. cream, light brown and
black ; h. cream and light brown.
62. raclnwbia carnca : ij in.; f. grayish buff, light
brown and black ; h. cream and
light brown.
63. Mdincslra purpnrissiita ; 2 in. ; f. light grayish
buff and brown ; h. cream with one
light brown band.
64. " nimbasii : 2 in.: f. like 63; h. with two
light brown bands.
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Noctuaj.
65. Mamcstra latex ; ii in.; f. cream, gray and black;
h. cream and light brown.
66. " adjunda : \\ in. ; f. white, gray brown
and black ; h. white and light brown.
67. lubcns ; i J in. ; f. cream, brownish gray
and brown ; h. white and light
brown.
68. legit ima : i4- in.; f. cream, brownish
gray and black ; h. cream and buff.
69. " assimifis ; if in.; f. dark gray brown
and black ; h. buff and light brown,
c. Goldenrod.
70. roscfi : i .V in.; f. buff and brown; h.
cream and light brown.
71. fflngfriiiana ; ill- in.; like 70, but rear
half of body dark brown.
72. picta ; i. 1 , in.; f. brownish-orange with
black outlined white mark ; h. white.
73. grain/is , i jj in. :f. cream gray and black ;
h. cream and light brown. c. Bur.
74. athiiitiia : i J in.: f. cream, light and dark
brown; h. cream and light brown.
75. Mamcstra trifolii ; i !, in. ; f. cream, gray and brown ;
h. cream and light brown.
c. Goosefoot.
76. 7'icina : i J. in.; f. cream, gray and dark
brown ; h. white and light brown.
77. " detracta ; i-i in.; f. cream and brown; h.
cream and light brown.
78. " oliracM : i in.; gray, black and silver white ;
h. cream and light brown.
79. Ti-iii^ci'ii : i in.; like 78; h. white with
brown edge. c. Chiccory.
80. " lon'ii ; 1-4- in.; like 78; more buff and pale
marked.
81. Luceria passer ; if in. ; f. buff gray and black; h.
cream and light brown.
82. Hadi-na dcrastatrix ; i^ in.; f. dark gray with
darker marks; h. gray. c. liedstraw.
83. " arctica : 2 in.; f. dark red brown, gray
white and black ; h. gray.
84. " dubitans ; ij in.; rusty brown shaded
darker, with light mark.
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2 9
Noctuas.
S.S- Haeiena spnlatiix ; ij in.; dark brown with indis-
tinct black marks ; two bands on
hindwing.
86. " li^nico/nr ; 2 in. ; buff brown with dark
brown marks.
87. " cariosa : i^-in.; f. buff, brown and black;
h. cream and light brown.
" -tr/>nsi-tiii/i-s : i i in. ; like 87, but paler.
89. " stip,ila : i ), in.; like 82, but very pale.
90. ' briilghami ; i \ in.; f. white, brown and buff
marks ; h. white.
91. ' niltinisa : i i in.; like 90; f. buff and
brown ; h. light brown.
92. " s,-(tilis ; ig in.; like 90; f. white and
brown ; h. white with two light
brown bands.
93- inonliiiata : i .V in.; grayish cream, light
brown and black.
')! " Jiiiitima : ii;-in.; like 93 ; much paler and
less black marks.
95- ' inisclioiJ,-s : i i; in. ; strong buff, brown and
black, with large white mark.
96- " niinlica : i i in. ; like 95 ; cream and brown,
white mark not so large.
97- " fractilinea ; \1 in.; rusty buff, brown and
black marki-d.
98. Oligia clialicilonia ; in.; f. cream, light brown
and black; h. white and buff.
99. Perinea xaiit/iioiiics ; i^ in. ; buff, light brown and
black.
100. Dipterygiii scabriusciila : i g- in.; dark brown and
black, with buff marks. c. Sorrel.
101. Hyppa xylinoiilcs : i iV in.; like 87; silver gray in-
stead of brown.
1 02. Valeria grotei ; \ in.; f, dark gray, black and
white marked ; h. transparent white.
103. Actinotia riimosnlti : ij- in.; silvery cream, light
reddish-brown and black.
104. Laphygma frugiperda ; i-J in : like 105. c. Grain.
105. Prodenia ornUkogatti ; i-i- in.: f. cream, brown and
black ; h. white with brown veins.
106. Trigonophora periculosa ; i-\- in.; buff and rusty
brown.
107. J ? .plc.\ia Incipnra ; i : i in.: f. brown, cream and
black : h. white and light brown.
1 08. Rrotolcmia iris: i : ] in; f. buff and light rusty
brown : h. white and light brown.
109. ..V./X/ivWi-.f minibus: i J- in. ; strong sand color buff
and darker marks. c. Grasses.
1 10. Jfclotrophii n-nifonnis ; i ], in.; buff and dark
brown.
si->-it : i .V in. ; f. orange and dark brown ;
h. lighter with silky shine.
3
'106.
/a/
Noctuse.
112. Gortynii (Apamca) nictitans ; ij in. ; f. orange and
light brown ; h. lighter with silky
shine.
113. immanis ; i| in. ; f. orange; h.
cream.
114. " rigida : i| in.; f. cream, buff and light
brown ; h. transparent white.
115. " limpida: \ : ^ in.; orange and stronger with
white marks.
116. " nitcla ; \\ in.; light brown.
117. " nebris ; ij-in. ; like 115; but light brown,
with white marks.
1 1 8. Achatodes seae ; i;i in. ; f. gray, brown and copper
color ; h. transparent cream.
c. In stems of elder and corn.
IIQ. Nona^ria siibthira : ii in.; buff and brown.
1 20. Doryodes aeutaria ; \} 2 in. ; f. cream and brown ; h.
cream.
121. I'latyseiila atrifiliata ; i-J- in.; f. cream and light
brown ; h. white.
122. Ommatostola lintneri ; if in.; f. cream and light
brown ; h. white.
123. Heliophila pallens ; ig- in. ; f. cream; h. white.
c. Grass.
124. han-eyi : i\ in.; f. cream and black
streaks ; h. white and light brown.
125. phragmitidicola; \\ in.; f. cream and
brown dots and lines ; h. white.
126. Heliopkilacommoides ; \\ in.; f. cream and black
lines ; h. cream and brown.
127. iinipiinctata : i-g- in.; like 128; second
row of dots on f . single ; one dot on
hindwing.
128. " pseudargyria ; if in.: cream and light
brown ; second row of dots on f.
double.
129. Pyrophila pyramidoides ; if in. ; f. light and dark
brown ; h. copper color.
c. Grapevine.
130. Graphiphora oviduca ; i-J in. ; like 131.
131. (Tamiocampa) incci'ta : i .V in.; grayish
cream and grayish brown.
c. Oak, willow, plum.
132. Morrisonia romcrina : i-j- in. ; cream, light brown
and black streaks.
133. Orthosia ftrrugineoides ; \\ in.; f. cream, faintly
marked ; h. white.
134. liclra ; i ; in.; buff and light brown.
135. G/u-a scricea ; if in. ; light brown and darker marks.
136. Jadia ntfago ; i-J in. ; f. orange and darker ; h. white.
137. Eucirrceilia p,i 111/^111,1 ; i- in. ; orange and brown
shaded.
138. Sfolii>/>tery.\- lil><itri.\ ; i-J- in. ; light orange, light red
spotted, crosslines white, c. Willow.
139. Xiint/iia /ogatti ; i^- in. ; cream and pale brown.
Noctuae.
140.
141.
142.
143'
"44-
'45-
146.
i47-
.48.
149.
150.
'S3-
'54-
l.it/ntniiit
Scopelosoma pettiti ; i^ in. ; f. orange ; h. and body
white.
iiim-risoni ; if in.; like 135; less marked 156.
but spots more distinct. c. Oak.
walkcri ; ig- in. ; like 135 ; less marked
but spots more distinct.
riniilenta ig- in. ; like 135; but with
white mark above spot in middle of f.
i/isfiisi/ij ; j g- in.; f. whitish gray and
black ; h. brown. On all fruit trees.
pi-tiilc,! ; ig- in. ; like 144 ; larger blurred
brown instead of black spots.
A 1 /// ////(/ , i j in. ; cream and brown.
fiigina ; i : } in. : f. slate gray, front edge
white ; h. light brown.
ciiicren ; i in. ; dark gray and black
with few whitish spots.
bailci ; i .1- in. ; whitish gray and black.
brown ; h. white and light 1
>rown.
c Golden rod.
158.
160.
161.
163.
.64.
,65.
/>i:\,if<r ; \ : ^ in.; dark gray, black and
white marks.
Xi-nniiiiii ; i ; ; in.; like 150; buff and ' 166.
brown pale.
,i iiiipirii ; 2 } in ; light buff gray and dark 167.
brown.
fiirrimtifulii ; i'i in.: white, light gray
and dark brown. j if,S.
<>nn:\-i/> t -iiiiis ; \'\ in.; white, buff and dark
169.
Ciiciillia ustci-fliifi's; ij in.: white, grayish light
brown and black.
inteniiti/itt ; i \ in. ; slate gray and black,
white spot near body.
Aletia argillacea ; ii in. ; f. buff and light brown ;
h. brown. c. Hollyhocks.
Miiriisiiiiilus ventilator; \^ in.; transparent white
and brown.
histrio ; i^ in.; transparent white and
brown .
Calpf i-ii>mi/ciisis ; if- in. ; buff, brown and black.
c. Meadow rue.
Te/esil/a cinereola ; i^- in. ; white and gray brown.
c. Ambrosia.
Abrostola ovnlis ; i in. ; like 163 ; paler.
w rent is ; i-L in.; light gray, brown and
black lines.
-rfit : i } in.; like 165 ; more shaded and no
crossline on hindwing.
icrcoidcs ; i] in.; buff and light brown.
C. Spira a.
baUiica ; i .} in.; buff, light brown, and silky
green gray.
fi>/ifi-xfiT ; 1 1 in.; f. cream with light brown
lines and white spots ; h. white.
c. Grass.
fintiiiiini ; i I in. ; like 167 ; f. cream with
light brown Viand ; h. white.
biiiiiiculiitti ; i : ; in.; hull, red brown anil
black with china white spots.
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IS3
, . - j ! f m \. : r ,-v
Noctuas.
170.
171.
Plnsiti pi-fcatioiiis ; i^-in.; like 169. c. Dandelion.
" linrssiite ; i\ in.; dark gray, black, silver
gray and white marks, c. Cabbage.
" mart iioru in ; i in. ; buff brown, white marks
scripta ;
larger than 171.
in.; like 171 ; white marks
174.
17:;.
176.
177.
178.
179.
180.
iSi.
182.
183.
iS|.
much larger.
" viriJisigiiafii ; if in.; f. light brown with
brown spots ; h. light brown.
" siif/e.\ ; if- in.; f. brown and black with
silver marks ; h. light brown.
Aiiiii-tii iiicltinopii ; i i in. ; f. light gray brown; h.
black, with edge and mark light.
" scJiocnhcrri ; i- in.; like 176; f. pale gray;
h. pale.
TjHi/'/ii nniiiUiM ; \l in. ; f. white with pale brown
bands and three black dots, h.
white.
Rhodnphtini fJoridti ; i J- in.; f. pale cream with in-
distinct buff marks ; h. white.
llt'lii'this spiiii'Sti 1 : i in. ; f. cream color and brown ;
h. white and black.
LygranthtKcia rimloxti : \\ in.; f. gray and black
bordered with white lines.
/'/rris ; i in.; f. orange rusty, shaded
darker; h. black, whiteedge and spots.
spi'ti^ni-i ; i in.; f. buff and brown;
h. white and brown.
Pyrrhia exprimens ; \ i; in.: f. buff and brown; h.
white and light brown.
c. Bush clover.
186.
187.
189.
190.
191.
192.
193-
194.
195.
196.
Taraclif fmstrioides \ in.; f. white, black and
gray ; h. white with pale brown.
c. Ambrosia.
taitdi-fncta ; $ in. ; like 185 ; but very pale.
I.itJiacoditi Mliciihi ; | in. ; silver gray brown, buff
spots, white lines and edges.
Chamyris ccrintha ; i^ in. . f. white, gray and black ;
h. white with black clots.
c. Pear trees.
Enstivtiit iiiiicinniimiciilti ; i in. ; f. white, black
and buff marks; h. white and light
brown.
synocliitis ; J in. ; white, dark brown and
buff.
" iiiiimtsn/,1 ; i- in. ; f. gray, black and
white ; h. white.
" larneola ; i in. ; f. white, black and gray ;
h. light cream. c. Sorrel.
,7//,(>.>v ,' i in. ; f. white, dark gray and
black ; h. white and light brown.
Hfi-rifiihi nw/lisihiM ; i in. ; like 195; but light
brown instead of tawny, with large
spots and brown lines inside.
" i,ictif t -nt ; \\ in.; f. tawny fox color
with stronger shades and pearly
white spots ; h. cream white.
A'.vr/v/ ivhimlianu ; i in.; f. white and light gray;
h. white and light brown.
c. Pitcher plant.
its-
Noctuae.
197. firephos inftiin i j;- in. : f. white, brown and black; 204.
h. tawny red and black.
198. Drasteria <v<v//Avr ; i4- in. ; gray or brown and
black.
c. Clover.
199.
06.
,-ri,-liti>: i \- in. ; like 198 ; but pale brown.
200. Eiuiiilia inspirit ; i .1 in. ; f. dark gray and black ;
h. darker than 198.
201. Sviici/ti grap/ih-tt : i .1 in.; f. light gray, black out-
lined ; h. buff and black.
202. Afclipotis limbolaris iA- in. ; f. gray, white and
black ; h. buff and black.
203. J'aiihcnos niihilis 2.} in.; f. brown with light 208.
blotches and black lines; h. orairji-
with 4 black bands. c. Locust.
Ctit<ic,i/ii </>/('//. ,- 2-i in. ; f. dark gray and black ; h.
black with \\hite edge. c. Oak.
" liespcnita ; 3 in. ; f. light gray with few
black streaks: h. black with while
edge. c. Nut and oak.
/-(//< -/,! ; 3 in. ; f . white with black marks ;
h. black with white band and edge.
O
c. Willow.
(imir/ri.\- ; 3^ in. ; f. dark gray and black :
I), red and black. c. Poplar.
jiit;,t ; 3] in. ; f. dark gray and black;
h. tawny fox color and black.
c. 1'oplar.
207
208
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Noctuae.
209. Cattxiila ilia 3]- in.: f. dark gray and black: h.
orange and black.
c. Oak.
gama ; 2.V in.: f. dark gray and 213.
black ; h. deep red and black.
c. Nut.
,- 2;} in. : f. light gray with few 214.
black lines ; h. pink, red and black
bands. c. Willow. ,
212. Catocala parta : 3 4- in.: f. light gray, few black
streaks and white blotches ; h. pink
red. c. Willow.
" ii<\>xama ; 3] in.: light brown gray with
few dark lines and shades ; f. like
211, outer edge of h. like 209.
c. Oak.
" habilis : 2-} in. ; f. light gray with few
black marks like 211 : h. like 208,
orange and black.
40
Noctuze.
215 Catflcala caret ; 3^ in. ; f. dark green, bronze gray,
few black streaks ; h. bright scarlet
and black. c. Willow.
216. brisds : 2^ in. ; f. like 204, brownish ; h.
red and black.
.117. ultronia : 2$ in. ; f. light gray, brown and
black ; h. deep red and black.
c. Plum and oak.
218. " bait in : 2] in.; light and dark brown
bands ; sometimes dark blue gray
without light marks ; h. orange.
219. " polygama ; if in.; f. gray, buff and
black ; h. red and black.
c. Hawthorn.
220. " formula : if in. ; f. buff, gray, brown and
black h. orange and black.
221. " fratcrcula : i :,' in. ; f. light buff, gray and
black h. orange and black, c. Oak.
222. Catocctla prccclara : if in.; f. gray and black;
h. orange and black.
223. " gryneci : if in.; f. gray, buff and black;
h. orange and black.
224. " minuta : ii in. ; f. silver gray and dark
brown with black marks ; h. orange
and black. c. Pear.
225. " arnica: \-\- in.; f. white light gray and
black ; h. orange and black.
c. Oak.
226. " antinympha ; 2 in.; f. dark brown with or
without large white spot ; h. orange
and black.
227. Phobcria atinnaris ; i -i- in.; buff and brown with
white lines and veins.
228. Pseudo liinacodes niveicostatus ; i-^- in.; orange and
brown.
42
228.
43
Noctue.
229. Para!h'lia histriaris : if- in.; grayish buff with
brown and white lines.
c. Red maple.
230. Panopoda rufimargo : ii in. ; light buff with brown
shaded bands and white lines.
231. Poaphila quadrifilaris ; i in.; dark brown with
white edges and bands.
232. Erebus odora : 7 in. ; dark brown marked with
black lines and eye-spot on fore-
wing.
233. /.ale horrida ; i in.; dark brown and cream
white with black cross lines.
234. Homoptera ciiusa ; z in. ; cream, buff, brown and
black lines. c. Rose and willow.
235. In nil /IT : 2 in. ; buff with brown and
black lines.
236. Ypsia undularis ; 13 in. ; like 237; less distinct and
finer lines.
2 37- Ypsia aruginosa : if in.; dark brown with black
lines and bands. c. Cornel.
238. Pangrapta decora/is ; i in. ; creamy white with
light brown shades and dots.
239. Epizeuxis tfimil : i in. ; very light brown with
brown cross band. c. Phlox.
240. americalis ,- i in.; like 239; spots on
edge dark brown, c. Pea and bean.
241. Chytolita morbidalis ; i ^ in.; sandy buff, with
faint brown shades.
c. Hazel and grass.
242. Rivula propinqualis ; f- in.; f. silky cream with
light brown dot and edge ; h. silky
white.
243. Bo molocha baltimnralis : i in.; cream and brown
with black broken lines.
244. Hypana scabra i in. ; dark gray and brown with
black marks. c. Hop and clover.
44
OP ;
12.?.
230.
23*.
23J.
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Key to Phalsenae. Geometrids.
OBSERVE if
without or with very faint indistinct marks :
color, white .... . .
color, buff ..... . .
marked distinctly :
predominant color buff, yellow, ochre, orange or yellowish brown
predominant color white, cream, gray, or dark brown
color, green .
J 2
4. 12, 25, 40, 44- 45- 46- 4, 49.
4-', 47-
f i, 2, 3, 7, 8, ii, 14,10 19, 22, 23, 24,
26, to 29, 38, 41, 43, 50, 51, 57 to
'''5- 67.75- 78,81, 83, 87, 92, 96, 97,
, too. See Plate i and 2.
fS> 6 > 9- I0 , J 3, 20, 21, 30, 37, 52, to
J 56, 66, 68, to 74, 76, 77, 79, 80, 82,
i 84, 85, 86, 88, 89,90,91, 93, 94, 95,
^99, 101, 102, 103. See Plates 3 and 4.
3 1 - 32, 33, 34, 35- 3 6 > 39- See Mate 4-
PHALXENID/G (Geometridse.) Loopers, Spanners.
i. Eutrapcla clematata ; 2-\- in. ; buff, brown sprinkled.
Caterpillar feeds on elm and
clematis.
2- transversata ; 2 in. ; cream, buff or brown
marked darker. C. feeds on sweet
gale and geranium.
Tetrads crocallata : if in.; ochre, yellow and brown.
C. feeds on chestnut and sumach.
" lorata ; if in ; cream white with faint line
from tip to middle across forewing.
On sweet fern.
Metanema qiterciroraria ; i-J in. ; whitish ash, and
brown. Caterpillar feeds on oak.
inatomaria ; if- inch; pale gray with
pinkish tint. Caterpillar feeds on
poplar
7. Drepanodes puber ; \\ in.; orange buff and light
reddish-brown lines.
rants : i\ in. ; orange, buff and black
speckled, 3 spots on forewing.
Feeds on juniper.
9. Caberodes confusaria : i-j- in. ; light gray, outer edge
lighter, thickly speckled. Feeds on
clover.
3-
4-
5-
6.
10.
1 1.
13-
14.
16.
'T-
IS.
19.
Caberodes majoraria ; i|- in. ; light yellow.
Etigonta alniaria ; 2^ in.; transparent buff shad-
ing to red brown, dark on edge.
Feeds on birch, alder, and chestnut.
" subsignaria ; if in.; pure white, shaped
like 9, forewing angled.
Seknia kentaria ; i in.; ochre yellow, violet
between lines, like 13 but 3 bands
across forewing.
Azelina hubnerata ; if in.; reddish brown and dark
brown.
Endropia serrataria : 2 in. ; yellow and fawn.
" ejftctaria ; 2 in.; deep fawn speckled
with black, deep serrate, extra light
line in border.
" bilinearia ; \\ in. ; brown and dark brown.
Feeds on plum and oak.
armataria ; i\ in.; brown, violet tinge,
marks blurred. Feeds on currant.
" textrinaria ; i in. ; pale yellow, lines
broad and blurred, shape like 19.
Thickly sprinkled, feeds on oak.
" vinulentaria ; i\ in.; sand color and
brown.
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20. Endropia apiciaria ; if in.; whitish, speckled with
light brown.
21. ' hypochraria : if in.; pale brown, with
violet tinge.
22. " ditaria : IT in.; rust brown, like 19.
" marginata ; if in. ; pale ash brown, like 19.
anuviiaria ; i-J in.; bright yellow, 2 large
teeth on apex of hindwing, like 19.
" obtusaria ; if in. ; pale yellow (sometimes
dark brown), border pale.
23. Epirraiithis obfinnaria ; i^ in.; buff or orange
sprinkled with brown.
24. Therina fervidaria : i4 in. ; very pale yellow border
sometimes.
a " endropiaria ; \\ in. ; cream.
" seminudaria ; i^ in.; smoky gray or
whitish.
25. Mctrflcampa perla Ha : ijin.; pearly white, crossed
by 2 white lines on forewing and i
on hindwing.
Anagoga pulveraria ; i|-in.; pale rusty gray with
lilac tinge.
26. Sifya macularia ; i|- in.; bright yellow, buff and
brown.
27. Angerona crocataria ; 2 in. ; bright yellow with
faint brown marks. P'eeds on cur-
rant and strawberry.
28. Nematoeampa fil<iin,->it,uui; \ in.; transparent
cream and brown. Feeds on cur-
rant and strawberry.
Phalsnidae.
29.
3 1 -
32-
33-
34-
35-
36.
Plagoiiis phlogosaria : i in. ; forewing, orange ;
hindwing, lighter ; both brown
marked.
" fervidaria : \\ in. : yellow, without dusky
streak in border.
" kreuzingaria ; i^ in.; buff, a dark and
light line on hindwing.
" ahoolaria ; i$ in.; pale yellowish tinge,
one line on hindwing.
" serinaria : i^in.; bright yellow, only a
fraction of a line.
Hyperctis nyssaria ; i-\- in.; transparent white,
brown speckled. Feeds on beach
and hypericum.
Geometra iridaria ; \\ in. ; green with purplish and
white line.
Aphides mimosaria ; % in ; green with white lines.
Feeds on oak.
" rubrifrontalia ; \\ in.; green, white edge
and lines.
Synchlora rubiroraria ; i in. ; green and white.
Feeds on blackberry.
Nemoria snbcri>ccaia ; \ in.; like 35, bright buff
yellow.
" gratata : & in. ; faint lines : dull green.
" pistachata ; \ in. ; like 34 ; deep green.
Eitcrostis (lilorolciicariii ; in : pale green with
white lines.
Dysptcris abortivaria ; IJ- in. ; greenish gray, white
bands ; feeds on sunflower.
48
49
Phalsenidse.
39-
40.
4 1 -
43
Ephvni pciitlnlinaria : i in.; cream and light 46.
brown. Feeds on sweet fern. 47.
mvrtaria ; i in.; transparent white, brown
sprinkled. Feeds on sweet fern and , 48.
huckleberry.
Acitinliu insularui : J in. ; pale green. 49-
nii'osata : \- in. ; white, with dots on under
side of each wing.
iinliittata : i in. ; buff and darker marks ; f.
4 lines, h. 3 lines and dots.
qiiatlrilincnta ; i in.; like 41; less inner
lines, white and buff lines.
" cnuclcata : i|- in. ; white and gray. Feeds
on deer grass.
" cnaimiiiata : L j in. ; cream and brown,
like 43.
44.
45.
2.
S3-
54.
: : in.; brown, with red-
dish tinge, like 42 ; lines broader.
ussittafa : "i in. ; gray ; 5 lines in forewing.
Asthcna albogifraria ; -J in. ; white with 3 buff
bands.
lucata : \ in . ; white, brown and ochre.
Enis fcrrngata : $ in. ; brick red, with 4 brown 55
lines.
Stfxani,t pHstnlnria ; i i- in.: white, speckled with
yellow ; indications of bands. Feeds 57
on maple.
Gucncria bnsiata : ii in.: cream, yellow lines, u
blurred.
5
Deiliniti variolaria; i in.; cream and white.
erythemaria : i in. ; cream with yellow
speckles and bands.
Emlfilinea her in iiidita ; i! in.; white, 2 rows
dusky spots on forewing.
Corycia vestaliata ; i in.; white.
' semiclarata : i in. ; white and 4 gray bands ;
2 rows of dots on hindwing.
Eumacaria bntnncaria : i in. ; gray with brown
marks.
Scmiothisa pncatomata ; if in.; cream, buff and
red brown sprinkled. Feeds on blue-
berry.
" Msignata : i ^ in. ; light yellowish gray.
speckled brown.
enotatii ; ii in. ; light yellowish.
" grattitata ; i-J-in; granite gray, coarsely
speckled.
' ocellinata ; i in.; pale gray.
" miiltiUiicahi : i i in. ; like 51, lines stronger,
and double, pale gray.
" minorata ; ^ in.; like 50; lines stronger,
pale gray.
Phasiane orillata ; \\ in.; silver white with brown
and black.
Marmopteryx strigularia ; \\ in.: dark ash gray.
Thamnonoma wavaria ; \\ in.; pale chocolate
brown. Caterpillar feeds on currant.
subcessaria ; \l in.; white with few
black marks, like 57.
/< Thamnonoma sulphuraria ; \]_ in.: yellow with few
spots.
brunnearia ; \\ in.; brown, like 57. b.
5<S. urgillatcariii : \ \ in. ; pale brown, no
spots.
59. Lozogramma i!is<<r,'<:ntii : i in.; cream, brown
sprinkled.
60. tli-lt-rsala ; \\ in.; white, dull yellow
sprinkled.
fn. atn>pitiiftata : \\ in.; buff, gray and
black speckles.
62. <ie/i it a fit ; ij- in.; forewing ashy
gray with two brown bands ; hind-
wing white.
63. Eiijitihiu (Al>ra.\is\ ril>c,iria ; \\ in. ; light yellow and
gray brown. Caterpillar feeds on
currant.
64. Caripctii angustiorata ; ii-in.; forewing white and
orange ; hindwing white. Cater-
pillar feeds on pines.
ili'i'isaria ; \ \ in. ; like 64 ; white and brown.
65. Ematurga faxonii ; i^ in.; cream and red brown.
(if>. Eiijiili>n'ni iii>tatarin : \ in.; white, brown and gray.
('aterpillar feeds on pine.
Fiilonia Irnncataria ; in. ; rusty orange, like 65.
67. Hcematopts grataria ; i in.; orange and red.
<>x. Ztrene catenaria ; in in. ; white with black spots.
69. CJeora pult'lirariii ; i ]- in.; white and gray with
black lines. Feeds on pines.
70. Hcnii'rophila uni/ivia : 2 1 in.; buff, brown and
black.
71. Cymatophora crepuscularia ; i-t in.; white, brown
sprinkled. Caterpillar feeds on wil-
low and poplar.
' pampinaria \ \ in. ; pale ash gray,
like 7 i.
" humaria : lA- in. : white dusted brown.
border dark.
lan'aria ; i-A- in.; wliitish gray: .^
spots on tip of forewing.
" iiml>n>saria : \\ in. ; white with black
lines.
72. Tephrosia canaiiaria : i in. ; gray, brown speckled.
" cribrataria ; i] in.; like 68; ashy buff
with strong brown sprinkle and an
additional row of dots in border.
" aiiticaria ; i in.; dull ash gra)', like 73 ;
but one more line in each wing and
separate.
73. ' cognatariii ; i i in. ; pearly gray.
74. Paraphia subatomaria ; ij in.; white, dark brown
marked and sprinkled. Caterpillar
feeds on pine.
7^. ilfplanai i<r ; \\ in.: like 74: buff and
light brown. Caterpillar feeds on
spruce.
76. /iis/ti itrsaria : j i; in. : gray and black with white
band in border. Feeds on poplar.
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Phalasntidas.
77- Amphidasis cognataria : 2\ in. ; brown, black marked
and sprinkled. Caterpillar feeds on
maple, currant.
Eubyja qnernaria ; 2^ in. ; white and brown
speckled ; 2 dark lines in forewing
and one in hindwing ; like 77.
78. Hybernia tiliaria 2 in. ; pale yellow with orange
speckles ; hindwing white.
c. Linden, elm and pear.
79. Phigalia strigcttaria ; i^- in. ; white and dark brown
sprinkled on forewing.
c. Rose and elm.
80. Anisopteryx Teniata ; if in.; the spring canker-
worm ; f. gray and brown, h. white,
c. Elm, pear and apple.
81. aiititmnata ; 1} in. ; the fall canker-
worm ; yellowish gray and brown.
c. Elm, pear and apple.
Aspilatcs dissimilariii : \\ in. ; bright yellow and
red.
8 i . a. " lint/icrariii ; 2 in. ; dull reddish yellow.
82. Operophtera hurcata ; i^ in. ; white and brown.
83. Heterophelps triguttata i in. ; pale yellow and
brown. Caterpillar feeds on maple.
84. Odcziti all">-'i/,il,r ; i in. ; black and white.
85. Carsia palicdata ; i ^ in.; f. gray and brown; h.
rusty.
86. f.nbupliora T/'rnala : \\ in. : f. white and brown ; h.
white.
Lobophora angniliucata : i^ in.; greenish white
and brown.
geminata : i^ in. ; white and black.
Triphosa dnbitana : 2 in. ; pale reddish gray.
87. Hy dria iindulata : li- in.; pale fawn color and
black, wavy lines. Caterpillar feeds
on plum and willow.
88. Phibalaptcryx intcstinata : if in. ; dull gray with 12
black lines.
89. latinipta ; i in. ; white and brown.
Anticlea vasiliata ; i|in. : dark brown with black
bands.
90. Rheiunaptcra ritjicilliata : iy in. ; white, gray and
brown.
91- fluctitata ; \ in.; white, gray and
brown.
inter mediata ; i in. ; pinkish gray and
black, like 92.
92. lacitstrata ; \\ in. ; white and reddish
brown.
iinaiigiilata : i in.; white with dark
gray, like 92.
').v liastata ; if in.; black with white
marks.
lasaliata ; \ J. in. : white and brown
like 92.
94. Ochyria ferrugaria ; \ in.; white with black ami
rusty. Caterpillar feeds on Glee-
homa.
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32.
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95- Ochyria designata ; in. ; pale yellow, black bands,
pinkish tint. Caterpillar feeds on
cabbage.
" abrasaria ; i in. ; like 95 ; light gray.
Phalsnids.
99-
96. Petrophora divcrsilineata ;
in. ; orange and
brown lines. Caterpillar feeds on
grapevine.
Q'>. i'- variety gracilineata.
97. prunata : i^ in. ; f. rusty brown with tan
bands, h. white. Feeds on currant.
98. truiieata : i|in.; white and rust brown
bands. Caterpillar feeds on straw-
berry.
hcrsiliata : i ]- in.; like 98; blackish
gray.
cunigerata : i^- in. ; like 97 ; pale gray,
4 lines on forewing.
albolincata : i in. ; like 97 ; black brown,
with white lines.
98. a. tcstdt,i .- i ] in. ; bright orange yellow.
popiiltttii : i }- in. : straw yellow, like 98 a.
Hyilrinnn-iiii trijtisciata ; \\ in.; light greenish
gray, like 98.
'licra uiiihacla : i in. : pale gray, like 97.
IO2.
103.
104.
IO S .
Epirrila cambricaria ; i : i in. ; white, light and dark
brown. Caterpillar feeds on pear.
pcrlincata : -J in.; like 100 ; white with
yellowish shade.
ricmyria fluviata ; |- in. ; dull .clay color and
brown. Caterpillar feeds on chrys-
anthemum.
miiltifcrata : i-i- in.; like 100 ; reddish
brown.
Glaucopteryx magnoliata; ii in. ; f. light gray with
dark wavy lines, h. rlesh color.
c. Geranium.
crctaceata ; if in. ; white with gray
wavy lines.
Eupithccia miseritlata ; in.; gray with white V
on forewing.
" albicaptata : ^ in. ; white with 2 red-
dish bands.
' absynthiata : i in. ; pale gray.
" luteata ; $ in. ; dark gray, like 103.
strattoiiata; J- in.; rusty brown, like
103.
ravocostatiata; i in. ; white and light
gray, like 103 or 105.
PYRALID/E, TORTRIC1D/E, TINEIDA
PTEROPHORID/E.
PYRALID/E. Deltoids, Snout-moths.
1. Pyralis (Asopicfyfarinalis ; \ in.; buff and brown
with white border lines.
c. Flour and meal.
2. (ostalis ; |- in. ; lilac with gold fringes.
c. Clover.
3. Coniylopeza nigrinodcs ; f in.; f. strong buff with
white dots; h. white.
4. Scoparia fcntitriflla : in. ; gray brown and black.
5. Thelctcria pupiila ; \ in.; f. cream color with dark
brown dots ; h. white.
6. Botis generosa ; {;- in. ; orange and dark brown.
c. Horse mint.
7. " harnspica : % in.; f. orange and brown; h.
gray.
8. " plt-ctilis ; 4 1 in. ; f. orange and brown ; h. white
and brown.
9. " Tenti'a/is ; in. ; f. orange buff : h. buff.
10. " octomafitlata ; 4 in. ; black brown with white
spots.
11. Dcsmia macidalis : 4 : in.; dark brown with white
spots. c. Grapevine.
i 2. CinJaphui bicoloralis : f in. ; orange and brown.
13. Hydrocampa gcnuinalis ; J in.; white and orange
with black lines, c. Lives in water.
14. Argyia niralis ; J in. ; silky white with gold edge.
15. Myelois convolntella; \ in.; gray with black and
white marks. The gooseberry worm.
1 6. Crambus girandcllits ; i inch. ; satin white, with
a broad gold yellow streak in middle
of forewing.
17. agitatcllus ; J in. ; f. buff and white, with
dark brown lines ; h. light buff
brown.
1 8. " laqueatellus ; i in.; f. white, buff and
brown shades : h. light brown with
cream colored fringe.
19. " topi i ti'/i/ s : ;; in. ; f. cream, buff and brown
lines ; h. light brown with white
fringe.
20. Sc/urnobius loitgirostrella ; i in. ; f. buff with brown
line and dot : h. white.
21. Galtriti certana : \\ in. ; gray and purplish brown.
c. Lives in the honeycomb of bees.
7.
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TORTRICID/E. Leaf -rollers.
5-
6.
Antithesis pniniana ; in.; gray and dark brown
and cream; hindwing light brown.
c. Lives on plum.
Tortrix sulfuriana ; i- in. ; light orange and
darker, hindwing light cream.
Lozotcenia rosaccana ; in.; pale brown and dark
red brown ; hindwing light orange.
c. Rose, apple, strawberry.
piirpurana ; in. ; dark brown with
black blotches and marks.
cerasivorana ; "k in. ; bright orange with
brown marks. c. Lives on cherry.
fragariana ,' J in. ; copper red with
white spots on edge.
c. On strawberry.
Penthina fuller ea ; \ in. ; light and dark brown.
Grapholitha interstinctana ; in. ; dark brown with
silver-white lines and dots.
Ecdytsopha insiliciana ; in. ; light and dark
brown.
10. Padisca dorsisignatana : % in.; light brown with
reddish brown marks.
11. " otiosana; 4- in.; brown and black; hind-
wing light brown.
12. " packardiana ; i- in. ; gray and brown.
13. Sericoris instrutana; \ in. ; dirty white and dark
brown.
14. Carpocapsa pomonella ; \ in. ; the apple worm gray
and dark brown ; hindwing brown.
c. Lives in apples and pears.
15. Anchylopera spireafoliana : \- in. ; white, black and
reddish stripe.
1 6. nubeculana ,' 4- in. ; white and light
brown. Caterpillar lives on apple
and pear.
17. " vacciniana ; in. ; white and brown.
c. Lives in cranberry.
18. " fnixaritr; & in.; reddish brown spotted
with black and white, hindwing gray,
c. Feeds on strawberry.
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TINEID/E. Moths.
r.
1 . Tinea flavifrontdla ; in. ; the common clothes
moth ; light buff with silky shine ;
head reddish.
2. ' tapetsdla ; the carpet moth ; forewing cream,
blackish on shoulder ; hindwing
dark gray.
3. " granella ; i- in. ; the grain moth; white, brown,
and black marbled ; hindwing light
P> o
gray.
(. f>t'lliiicHa : <;- in. ; the fur moth; yellow silky
with a brown spot in the middle of
wing.
5. Hyponomeuta millepunctatella : 4 in. ; white with
dark dots ; hindwing gray.
6. Deprcssaria robiniella : J in. : red and brown ; hind-
wing gray.
7. Gflcchia ietcalelli.1 : -.' in. : light orange with darker
spots.
8. Coleophora rosirfflliella ; 4- in. ; pale gray and bro\\ n :
hindwing darker.
9. Litlwcflllctis geminatella ; -f K in.; gray and black.
Grub mines in apple and pear leaves.
10. Ritccultitrix pomonclla : v \ in.; buff and black.
Apple leaf miner.
i i. Lyimetia sautitfllii : , rl , ; in. ; gray, orange, white and
black. Caterpillar carries a house
like a snail. Feeds on apple.
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PTEROPHORID/E. Featherwings, Plume-moths.
1. Pterophorus pentadactylus ; Jin.; white.
2. pcriscelidactyliis ; J in.; orange, gray
and brown,
3. monodactylus ,' % in. ; buff and brown.
4. Oxyptilus inquinatus ; in. ; grayish white.
5.
6.
Oxyptilus tenuidactylus : A- in. ; black.
Platyptilns bischoffii ; in. ; buff and light brown.
Alucita polydactyla ; -V in.; each wing of six
feathers. Feeds on honeysuckle
flowers.
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