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The Yucca-Borer

Megathymus yucca (Meg-a-thy'mus yuc'cæ) The female of this species differs from that of the preceding in having much darker wings, all of the spots being smaller, and in having only one or two white spots on the lower surface of the hind wings. The male lacks the erect hairs on FIG. 42. The cofaqui skipper, Megathymus cofaqui. the hind wings. The larva bores in the stem and root of the Yucca or Spanish Bayonet. It differs greatly in appearance from the larvæ of the Hesperiidæ, having a small head. This species is widely distributed through the southern part of our country.

FIG. 42. The cofaqui skipper, Megathymus cofaqui.
FIG. 42. The cofaqui skipper, Megathymus cofaqui.

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