L. I. ch. I.
Cl. 1. S. A. 5.
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The Yellow Strip’d Tulip.
Tulipa hortensis flore luteo variegato.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
VI.
Cl. 1. S. A. 6.
The SMALL ERMINE MOTH. The Caterpillar that produces this Moth is as common as those just mentioned. I have seen a Hedge-row of White-thorn, at the End of May and at the Beginning of June, the Leaves of which have been eaten almost up by these Caterpillars. They feed also on Black-thorn, Fruit-trees, &c. when they are preparing to change to Chrysalis, they get together in Numbers, and spin a large transparent Web, within which they fasten themselves by the Tail, and undergo their Change. They remain in this Condition for about three Weeks: The Moths come forth in June and July, and are very common about most Hedges.
See Albin, P. 70. Reaumur, Pl. 12. Pag. 208. Vol. 2.