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black and white bars. In the present illuminated 
period it may be sufficient to observe that the ex- 
traordinary sj^mptoms supposed to ensue from the 
bite of this insect, as well as their supposed cure 
by the power of musick alone, are entirely fabul- 
ous, and are now sufficiently exploded among all 
rational philosophers. 
Aranea nohilis is a very beautiful species, of 
middling size, with an orange-coloured thorax, 
marked by six black spots, and an oval, yellow 
abdomen Avith seven oval black spots, the first of 
Avhich is situated immediately behind the thorax, 
while the remainder are disposed into two longi- 
tudinal rows; the legs are yellow, Avith the last 
joints black. This elegant spider is a native of 
Sumatra. 
Ai'anm scenica is a small species by no means 
uncommon during the summer months, and gene- 
rally seen on Avails in gardens, &c. it is of a black 
colour, Avith the abdomen marked on each side 
the upper part by three Avhite bars. This spider 
is one of those which spring suddenly, to some 
distance, on their prey. 
Aranea extensa is a smallish species, of a fine 
green colour, accompanied by a slight silvery 
gloss: it is common in gardens, and is almost 
alvA^ays seen Avith the legs extended, in a parallel 
line with the body. 
Aranea Uevipes is of a grey colour, varied with 
minute black specks, and with the legs beautifully 
crossed by numerous alternate black and white 
bars. 
