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collection in the following order, eggs, larvae, co- 

 coons, pupae, adults, and label each group. 



LESSON XXI. 



A COLLECTING TRIP. 



1. Review carefully the directions and sugges- 

 tions given for the first collecting trip in Lesson X. 



2. The special object of this trip is to learn to 

 collect insects by sweeping grass and beating the 

 foliage of herbs and shrubs with an insect net. See 

 page 290 for directions for the use of insect nets. 



Great care should be taken to procure the speci- 

 mens in as good condition as possible. Empty your 

 net frequently, so that the specimens shall not be in- 

 jured by the sweeping or beating. 



LESSON XXII. 



MOUNTING OF SPECIMENS. 



If the sweeping and beating of the last trip were 

 successful, there will be considerable work to be 

 done in mounting specimens. Before doing this read 

 pages 297 to 299, and then endeavor to mount your 

 specimens in as good condition as possible and pre- 

 serve them for future study. 



LESSON XXIII. 



ON COLLECTING BUTTERFLIES. 



Owing to the dustlike covering with which but- 

 terflies and moths, or millers, are clothed, and which 



