CHAP. II.
Caterpillars that perform their progressive Motion after a different Manner, viz. by drawing up the Tail towards the Head, whereby their Bodies become bent into the Form of a half Loop, on which Account they are called Half-Loopers.
Class I.
Caterpillars having eight Feet, two Holders, and six Claws
or Hooks, and having Protuberances.
Sect. a.
L. 1. Ch. 2.
I.
Cl. 1. S. a. 1.
THE CRIMSON UNDERWING MOTH. The Caterpillar of this Moth feeds on Oak-leaves, and becomes a Chrysalis, within some of the same Leaves spun together, at the Beginning of June. The Moth appears at the Beginning of July, and is extremely scarce, as is also the Caterpillar.
The Oak-Tree.
Quercus Latifolia. C. B.
Class II.
Caterpillars which are hairy, having two Holders, four
Feet, and six Hooks or Claws.
Sect. a.
L. 1. Ch. 2.
I.
Cl. 2. S. a. 1.
The SILVER Y MOTH. The Caterpillar feeds on Sage, Clover, Burdock, &c. changes to a Chrysalis, within a slight Spinning, in August, and the Moth is bred in September; is very common in most Fields and Gardens, and flies in the Day as well as at Night. There is an early Breed of this Moth in May.
See Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 5. Albin, P. 79. Lister on Godart. P. 20. N. 14. Reaumur, Pl. 19. Pag. 342. Vol. 1. Pl. 26. P. 348. Vol. 2.
Common Sage in Flower.
Salvia hortensis. I. B.