. The biology of insects. Insects -- Biology. 12 THE BIOLOGY OF INSECTS And not only is this true as regards form ; it holds fre- quently also as to place of abode, method of feeding, life- relations in the wide aspect. By processes of gradual growth and, at times, of apparently sudden change is the winged creature moulded to the atmosphere in and around which it lives. A crawling larv^a dwelling in water, breath- ing dissolved air and biting solid food, may be transformed into a winged aerial being, which flits or poises itself with. Fig. 5.—a, Owl Moth (Agrotis saiicia) Great Britain ; b, it
. The biology of insects. Insects -- Biology. 12 THE BIOLOGY OF INSECTS And not only is this true as regards form ; it holds fre- quently also as to place of abode, method of feeding, life- relations in the wide aspect. By processes of gradual growth and, at times, of apparently sudden change is the winged creature moulded to the atmosphere in and around which it lives. A crawling larv^a dwelling in water, breath- ing dissolved air and biting solid food, may be transformed into a winged aerial being, which flits or poises itself with. Fig. 5.—a, Owl Moth (Agrotis saiicia) Great Britain ; b, its caterpillar, side \'iew ; c, caterpillar rolled up ; d, caterpillar, dorsal view ; /, mass of eggs laid on twig. All natural size, e, single egg, X 20. From F. H. Chittenden (after Howard), Entoyn. Bull. 27, 1901. easy grace as it seeks for food in the nectar-stores of floral cups. Among the most fascinating aspects of the study of insects must be reckoned the modes of behaviour often associated with the function of breeding. The mother lays her eggs amid suitable surroundings, often on food substances which she herself, in her winged condition, never tastes, but which supply the nutriment needed by the newly hatched grub. In some cases great care is taken. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Carpenter, George H. (George Herbert), 1865-1939. New York, The Macmillan Company
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