[89] Abraxas grossulariata.—The destructive caterpillar of this moth lives in gardens, through the winter, and feeds on the buds as they begin to open. When about to change to the chrysalis state, they suspend themselves by the tail.
[90] Bombyx antiqua.—The female moth is destitute of wings, and the male is constantly seen, slowly fluttering through the streets of London.
[91] Noctua psi.—The Dagger is produced from a light green egg, and is named from the mark on its wings.
[92] Herminia rostralis.—Called Snout, from the form of the palpi, which project over the head.
[93] Bombyx cæruleocephala.—It owes its English name to the figure of eight, marked in white on its brown wings.
[94] Bombyx cassinea.—The Sprawler is found on palings, closely adhering to the wood, and rests with its anterior feet widely spread out.
[95] Geometra leucophearia.—This is named Spring Usher from making its appearance in February; it is a favourite food with insectivorous birds.
[96] Noctua aprica.
[97] Tortrix gnomana.—Dial moth. It flies from side to side like the pendulum of a clock.
[98] Lasiocampa neustria, &c.—The caterpillars live in a common web, and are striped with white, blue, and red, whence, by the French naturalists, they are called livrée. They are polyphagus, i. e. they eat every thing. They lay their eggs in close, compact rings, round the twigs of trees.