She climbed around with them three-fourths
spread, producing the most beautiful effect of life, but failing to
display her striking markings. This is the one disadvantage in
photographing moths from life. You secure lifelike effects but
sometimes you are forced to sacrifice their wonderful decorations.
CHAPTER IX The Sweetheart and the Bride: Catocala Amatyix--
Catocala Neogama
There are no moths so common with us as these, for throughout their
season, at any time one is wanted, it is sure to be found either
on the sweetbrier clambering over the back wall, among the morning-
glories on one side, the wistaria and wild grape on the other, or
in the shade of the wild clematis in front. On very sunny days,
they leave the shelter of the vines, and rest on the logs of the
Cabin close the roof of the verandas. Clinging there they appear
like large grey flies, for they are of peculiar shape, and the
front wings completely cover the back when in repose. A third or
a half of the back wings show as they are lifted to balance the
the moths when walking over vines and uncertain footing.
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