. British insects (general). Illustrated by Doris Meyer. Insects -- Great Britain. DRAGON FLIES witness the transformation can have any idea of its romantic interest and fascination. At last the Dragon Fly frees itself from inside the cuticle, or old skin, but clings tightly to it for anchorage and support, whilst its body and wings lengthen almost before one's eyes. Gradually the body and wings attain their full extent, the outer covering and the wings harden on contact with the air, the latter are then spread cross-wise for. the first time, in readiness for flight, and away goes this insect-
. British insects (general). Illustrated by Doris Meyer. Insects -- Great Britain. DRAGON FLIES witness the transformation can have any idea of its romantic interest and fascination. At last the Dragon Fly frees itself from inside the cuticle, or old skin, but clings tightly to it for anchorage and support, whilst its body and wings lengthen almost before one's eyes. Gradually the body and wings attain their full extent, the outer covering and the wings harden on contact with the air, the latter are then spread cross-wise for. the first time, in readiness for flight, and away goes this insect-dragon of the air upon its initial voyage through space (Fig. 30). It is a dramatic moment to witness, and worth going a long way to see. Some species are slow fliers, others possess ease, speed, and facility. To 71. 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 Westell, W. Percival (William Percival), 1874-1937. [London] Chapman & Dodd
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