. Butterfly and moth book [microform] : personal studies and observations of the more familiar species. Butterflies; Papillons; Papillons nocturnes; Moths. BUTTERFLY AND MOTH BOOK parent, even to the snakelike heads depicted upon the tips of the fore wings, a device which, under certain conditions, is thought to protect the Promethea from the attacks of birds. These wings were limp, however, and it was several hours before they were sufficiently firm to be of service. During this time the Promethea waved them frequently, in order to dry the parti-colored scales upon their sur- face. About four
. Butterfly and moth book [microform] : personal studies and observations of the more familiar species. Butterflies; Papillons; Papillons nocturnes; Moths. BUTTERFLY AND MOTH BOOK parent, even to the snakelike heads depicted upon the tips of the fore wings, a device which, under certain conditions, is thought to protect the Promethea from the attacks of birds. These wings were limp, however, and it was several hours before they were sufficiently firm to be of service. During this time the Promethea waved them frequently, in order to dry the parti-colored scales upon their sur- face. About four o'clock I was surprised to find that the outside of the window screen, near which the cocoon hung, was literally alive with moths similar to, but of a much darker color than, the one that had emerged at noon. How did it happen that they were there ? I had learned that one of the distinguishing features between moths and butterflies is that the former, with few exceptions, fly at night, while the latter are on the wing during the day. I concluded, and rightly, that the Promethea was an exception to the rule. But why had the moths collected, and in such numbers, on the outside 14. holograph bf Ktnt As the wings begin to strengthen and take form (two-thirds life size). Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Robertson-Miller, Ellen, 1859-1937. Toronto : McClelland & Goodchild
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