Directions for collecting and preserving insects . Fin. 86.—A c? Dragon-fly (Libellula).Packard.) (From FIG. 85.—b, a May-fly (IaUnge-nia bilneata); c, its larva; a, aCaddis-fly (Macronema zebra-turn). are also attracted in large quantitiesto electric lights. Their collectionis therefore an easy matter, but onaccount of the very fragile nature ofthese insects the utmost care must be employed in handling them. Theearly states of all the aquatic forms mentioned above may be obtainedfor breeding by the use of the dip net by draggingit forcibly against water plants. Neuroptera proper (Hellgrammite
Directions for collecting and preserving insects . Fin. 86.—A c? Dragon-fly (Libellula).Packard.) (From FIG. 85.—b, a May-fly (IaUnge-nia bilneata); c, its larva; a, aCaddis-fly (Macronema zebra-turn). are also attracted in large quantitiesto electric lights. Their collectionis therefore an easy matter, but onaccount of the very fragile nature ofthese insects the utmost care must be employed in handling them. Theearly states of all the aquatic forms mentioned above may be obtainedfor breeding by the use of the dip net by draggingit forcibly against water plants. Neuroptera proper (Hellgrammites, Lace-wings,Ant-lions, Caddis-flies, etc.)—Among the larg-est insects of this order are the Sialida, which in-cludes the enormous Hellgrammite Fly, Ctn-ydaluxcornuttts. The larva? of this insect are carnivorousand occur in streams, under stones, etc. Theadults may be collected in neighboring situationsand are also attracted to light. The Lace-wingflies (Chrysopa), Ant-lions, etc., are carnivorous as larva?, and occur,the former among the
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