. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). The Common Chameleon-fly (Stratiomys chamaeleon). This is a strong active fly, decidedly bee-like in appearance. The thorax is thick and muscular; tlie broad FlQ. 256.—The Chameleou- fly (Stratiomys chainae- lean). A, Side view ; B, dorsal view, and rather flat abdomen is black with yellow mark- ings, and the wings do not reach beyond it. It may often be seen feeding on the nectar of flowers, or near the water preparing to lay its eggs, for in this case again the larvae are aquatic. It has a rapid short flight, a
. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). The Common Chameleon-fly (Stratiomys chamaeleon). This is a strong active fly, decidedly bee-like in appearance. The thorax is thick and muscular; tlie broad FlQ. 256.—The Chameleou- fly (Stratiomys chainae- lean). A, Side view ; B, dorsal view, and rather flat abdomen is black with yellow mark- ings, and the wings do not reach beyond it. It may often be seen feeding on the nectar of flowers, or near the water preparing to lay its eggs, for in this case again the larvae are aquatic. It has a rapid short flight, and very often flies ofi" only to return to the same spot, The eggs. FlQ. 257.—Stratiomys chamaeleon. On the left, leaf with eggs; on the right, two larvae, one resting at the surface and one swimming 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 Lulham, Rosalie Blanche Jermaine. London, Macmillan
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