. The animal creation: a popular introduction to zoology. Zoology. Fig. 137.—wasp flies. resembles the tail of a rat, and which they are able to elongate or shorten, so as alwavs to keep its tubular extrenuty above the surface of the filthy stuff in which these creatures live. They are often found in great numbers in old tubs that contain stinking rain-water. The Gad Flies (Oestrus) have much the appearance of humble-bees, and the hairs that densely clothe tlieir bodies I 3. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readabili
. The animal creation: a popular introduction to zoology. Zoology. Fig. 137.—wasp flies. resembles the tail of a rat, and which they are able to elongate or shorten, so as alwavs to keep its tubular extrenuty above the surface of the filthy stuff in which these creatures live. They are often found in great numbers in old tubs that contain stinking rain-water. The Gad Flies (Oestrus) have much the appearance of humble-bees, and the hairs that densely clothe tlieir bodies I 3. 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 Jones, Thomas Rymer, 1810-1880. London : Society for Promoting Knowledge
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