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The WILD ROSE-MOTH. The Caterpillar feeds on the Sweet Briar sometimes, but most commonly on the Oak; changes to a Chrysalis (within the Leaves of such Trees fastened together by a Spining) at the End of September, and the Moth is bred in the Middle of May. The Caterpillar and Fly are both scarce.
See Albin, P. 65. Reaumur, Pl. 22. Pag. 282. Vol. 2.
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The Wild Rose, or Sweet Briar.
Rosa sylvestris; foliis odoratis. C. B. Pin.
