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NOTES ON SPHINGIDÆ CAPTURED AT ORONO, MAINE, AND VICINITY

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

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Lepisesia flavofasciata, Barnst.—Very rare, taken in the hottest part of the day, on lilac and apple blossoms; also on Amelanchier Canadensis.

Hemaris diffinis, Boisd.—Common on Tartarian honeysuckle and lilac, in the middle of the day.

Hemaris gracilis, G. & R.—Quite rare, found on the same flowers and at the same time as H. diffinis, and also flies about sunset.

Hemaris thysbe, Fabr.—Very common, flying in company with H. diffinis.

Amphion nessus, Cram.—Quite common in company with the last named species.

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