. Australian insects. Insects. 204 LEPIIJOrTEKA. sonic observant persons counted 80,000 moths on the win- dows. They have appeared at irregular intervals about Sydney and the coastal districts in similar swarms, the last time being in 1005. Agrotis hreriuscithi is a smaller variable species ranging from reddish brown to grey; the antennae are long; the fore wings have a dark spot of irregular form in the centre, a few fine dots along the edge, and a fine line round the tips; the hind wings are light brown. Agrotifi Fig. 129. \ / a Fig 130. Figs. 129 and 'ilu;Climliin--Cutworinor Amei 129.
. Australian insects. Insects. 204 LEPIIJOrTEKA. sonic observant persons counted 80,000 moths on the win- dows. They have appeared at irregular intervals about Sydney and the coastal districts in similar swarms, the last time being in 1005. Agrotis hreriuscithi is a smaller variable species ranging from reddish brown to grey; the antennae are long; the fore wings have a dark spot of irregular form in the centre, a few fine dots along the edge, and a fine line round the tips; the hind wings are light brown. Agrotifi Fig. 129. \ / a Fig 130. Figs. 129 and 'ilu;Climliin--Cutworinor Amei 129. Leucaiiia uiiipuncta (Uorvatli). 130, Lcucania unijmncta, Laiva ypsiloii is not unlike the "Bugong Moth" and by some writers is considered only a large variety, but it has a distinct mark like the Greek letter e in the centre of the fore wings, the tips finely marbled with wavy lines; and the light brown hind wings give a metallic sheen. Leucania unipimcta is one of the most destruc- tive caterpillars found in North America, where it is known as the ''Army worm," devoui-ing crops, grass, and garden stufi". Though tlu? moth has been known. 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 Froggatt, W. W. (Walter Wilson), 1858-; Metcalf Collection (North Carolina State University). NCRS; Tippmann Collection (North Carolina State University). NCRS. Sydney, W. Brooks
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