(_Sharp Winged Hawk-Moth._)
This beautiful moth is somewhat allied to the last described,
the colour being similar, but the body is longer
and more tapering. It is found in England, and in most
countries where the vine grows, on which it feeds. The
fore-wings are greyish brown with a silvery grey stripe
from the apex to the base; the outer lower margin is
bordered by a similar stripe. The hind-wings are of a
rosy pink colour, veined with, and having a marginal
band of brown. The body is feathered, and has a series
of five short silver streaks down each side. The antennæ
are greyish white, not so long as those of the Tithymali.
From three to four inches is the length of the beautiful
bright green caterpillar. This has two dark and two
light spots on its head, and a horn on its tail. A faint
yellow longitudinal line runs along each side. It is
rather liable to the attacks of the ichneumon fly, and
so it is as well to search for the eggs before putting it
aside for rearing. This year (1893) some were found in
April, this being unusually early, as it does not appear
generally till June, from which date until August it is
very commonly met with in the vineyards. The pupa
lies in a dormant state for four weeks, and then turns to
the moth freely and strongly.