To flit in the sunshine, or soar on the wind;
Nature’s changeless decree has allotted its share
To each beast of the field, to each bird of the air,
To each reptile that creeps, to each insect that flies;
And who dares to rebel against nature but dies?”
[1] Saturnia pavonia minor. The caterpillars of these moths are of a beautiful green, with blue spots, and after living together for three weeks, they separate, and disperse themselves in all directions. The Chrysalis is covered with a strongly glutinous matter, which resists not only weather, but the perforation of other insects. The Pavonia Major is the largest of European moths, and, according to Latreille, a manufactory of silk from the cocoons has been established in Germany.
[2] Pterophorus pentadactylus. Large White Plume. By some called Ragged Robin. The moths of this genus have their wings divided, or formed of feathers united at the base. The chrysalis is black.
[3] Female of the Saturnia pavonia minor.
[4] Pygæra bucephala.