THE WILLOW RED-UNDERWING MOTH. The Caterpillar feeds on Willow; changes to a Chrysalis, betwixt the Bark and Body of the Willow Tree, about the Middle of June. The Moth is bred in the Middle of July, and may be found at that Time on the Barks of Willows, and other Trees, as also against Walls, Houses, Barns, &c. If the Weather proves very hot, the Moth will fly in the Day-time. The Caterpillar is rarely found.
See Albin, P. 80. Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 15.
L. I. ch. I.
Cl. 2. S. b. 1.
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The weeping Willow.
Salix orientalis, flagellis deorsum pulchre pendentibus. Tourn. Cor.