CHAP. II.
Caterpillarsthat perform their progressive Motion after a different Manner,viz.by drawing up the Tail towards the Head, whereby their Bodies become bent into the Form of ahalf Loop, on which Account they are calledHalf-Loopers.
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Cl.1. S.a.1.
THE CRIMSON UNDERWING MOTH. TheCaterpillarof thisMothfeeds onOak-leaves, and becomes aChrysalis, within some of the same Leaves spun together, at the Beginning ofJune. TheMothappears at the Beginning ofJuly, and is extremely scarce, as is also theCaterpillar.
L. I.ch. 2.Cl. 1. S. a. 1.(High Resolution Image)
L. I.ch. 2.Cl. 1. S. a. 1.(High Resolution Image)
L. I.ch. 2.
Cl. 1. S. a. 1.
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The Oak-Tree.
Quercus Latifolia. C. B.
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The SILVERYMOTH. TheCaterpillarfeeds onSage,Clover,Burdock,&c.changes to aChrysalis, within a slight Spinning, inAugust, and theMothis bred inSeptember; is very common in most Fields and Gardens, and flies in the Day as well as at Night. There is an early Breed of thisMothinMay.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 5.Albin, P. 79.ListeronGodart. P. 20. N. 14.Reaumur, Pl. 19. Pag. 342. Vol. 1. Pl. 26. P. 348. Vol. 2.
L. I.Ch. 2.Cl. 2. S. a. 1.(High Resolution Image)
L. I.Ch. 2.Cl. 2. S. a. 1.(High Resolution Image)
L. I.Ch. 2.
Cl. 2. S. a. 1.
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Common Sage in Flower.
Salvia hortensis.I. B.
(Decorative Design)