. The transformations (or metamorphoses) of insects. Insects; Insects; Myriapoda; Arachnida; Crustacea. Male. WINTER MOTH—THE MOTTLED membranous legs, and they are generally very agile, being able to advance and retreat with ease. Disliking the light, they remain hidden up, but they are always ready for any emergency which is likely to produce a fall. Their silk glands are well developed, and the caterpillars, like many others, use this secre- tion in order to prevent themselves from falling. The moths are very readily attracted by candles and lamps, and this pecu- liarity has caused t
. The transformations (or metamorphoses) of insects. Insects; Insects; Myriapoda; Arachnida; Crustacea. Male. WINTER MOTH—THE MOTTLED membranous legs, and they are generally very agile, being able to advance and retreat with ease. Disliking the light, they remain hidden up, but they are always ready for any emergency which is likely to produce a fall. Their silk glands are well developed, and the caterpillars, like many others, use this secre- tion in order to prevent themselves from falling. The moths are very readily attracted by candles and lamps, and this pecu- liarity has caused them to be brought into association with the Greek word for fire. In England the peculiar lustre of the wings of some has caused them to be called " Pearls.'' Some of these Lepidoptera form cocoons before metamorphosis, and others, like some of the butterflies, hang themselves up by the tail, and place a silk band round the body before becoming pupse. The group of the Pyralites contains a singular medley. One species of it was formerly considered to belong to another order of insects alto- gether, namely, the Neiiroptera, or the Dragon Fly tribe. Others. 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 Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin), 1821-1891; Blanchard, Émile, 1819-1900. Metamorphoses . .. des insects. London and New York, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin
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