nd the others turn to a dirty yellow.

[68] _Noctua chrysitis._--The upper wings of the moth are of a
light brown, and streaked across with two bands resembling
polished brass.

[69] _Noctua Ethiops._--So named from its dark appearance.

[70] _Noctua Maura._--The Moor has a broad body, and is constantly
found under the arches of Westminster Bridge.

[71] _Arctia caja._--The caterpillar mixes its own hair with its web.
It is found in gardens, feeds on every thing, and changes its
skin ten times.

[72] _Noctua brassica._--The caterpillar is very destructive to
cabbages.

[73] _Noctua persicaria._--This moth is remarkable for a white spot
on its wing, and the caterpillar feeds on the flower from which
it is named.

[74] _Noctua erica._--The appearance of a true lover's knot is found
on its upper wings.

[75] _Macroglossum stellatarum._--It makes a humming noise with the
vibration of its wings. It is found from March till September,
hovering over geraniums, and constantly appears at two o'clock
in the afternoon.

[76] _Noctua bractea._--This is a rare insect, and receives its name
from the large spot in each upper wing, resembling burnished
gold.

[77] _Noctua precox._--This moth was named after the Duchess of
Portland, who first found it.

[78] _Tortrix genus._--The genus receives its name from the faculty
possessed by the caterpillar, of rolling or twisting the leaves
of the plants it inhabits, into a tubular form. The Christian,
or Christianern, is found in the chalk pits of Kent, resting on
cinque-foil. The upper wings are of a bright yellow, streaked
with scarlet.

[79] _Ino statices._--The body and wings are of a beautiful metallic
green, and they chiefly inhabit meadows.

[80] _AEgeria genus._--They receive their name from the transparency
of their wings. They are principally found on the wood of the
currant tree.

[81] _Noctua tragopogonus._--Called Mouse from its colour.

[82] _Noctua delphinii._--The Pease blossom is a very beautiful, but
rare moth. It feeds on the wild larkspur, and lies in the pupa
state from August till the June following.

[83] _Noctua satellitia._--The caterpillars of the Satellite are
great enemies to white thorn, curra