Photo by C. N. Mavroyeni] [Smyrna.
GREAT PEACOCK-MOTH.
Brown with pale borders. The largest moth found in Europe.
Photo by Dr. R. W. Shufeldt] [Washington.
POLYPHEMUS MOTH.
On leaves of linden-tree, just out of cocoon. A native of North America.
"In the last month of summer the order was given to the female officers to dye the silk of various colours, in order to weave chequered sarcenets, comprising black and white, black and green, green and red, with red-and-white checks—all of which was to be done according to the ancient rule, without the least variation; the black, yellow, azure, and red tints were all to be correct and good, without the least fault, in order to provide dresses for the celestial and ancestorial sacrifices, and standards for distinguishing the high and low degrees.
Photo by W. Saville-Kent, F.Z.S.] [Milford-on-Sea.