. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Reptiles; Fishes; Mollusks; Natural history; Reptiles; Poissons; Mollusques; Sciences naturelles. ,fy THE COMMON FLEA. 653 ond of tlif tliorax and between the base of the wings. It is a largo family, and contains nwny lliitish species, sonic of which arc poijiilarly called liisliop's Mitres, on account of tlicir shape, which bears some resemblance to the conventional form of the episcopal lioail-dress. Till! lieak of these insects is very long, and is employed in extracting the juices from loaves, ]>lants, or even fron) living creatures, some s
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Reptiles; Fishes; Mollusks; Natural history; Reptiles; Poissons; Mollusques; Sciences naturelles. ,fy THE COMMON FLEA. 653 ond of tlif tliorax and between the base of the wings. It is a largo family, and contains nwny lliitish species, sonic of which arc poijiilarly called liisliop's Mitres, on account of tlicir shape, which bears some resemblance to the conventional form of the episcopal lioail-dress. Till! lieak of these insects is very long, and is employed in extracting the juices from loaves, ]>lants, or even fron) living creatures, some six or eight of these insects havin" completely cleared a room of tlie heil-bugs in the space of several weeks. They have also been observed sucking the life-juices of caterpillars. One of these insects has been known ^Hm. ScuMliiria grunitis. CatacahUius niijvipes. Eikpsa ci'irius. to take eare of her young, M-hich followed her about, some forty in number, and were Wiitclipil over by maternal eare. The reader will rememlier tliat the earwig displays similar parental idfeetion. ^Nfany of the species of the Scutelleridie are remarkable for tiie gorgeousness of their colouring,. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : Routledge, Warne, and Routledge
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