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AKTICULATA : INSECTA. 



and have the fore legs formed for seizing and holding 

 prey; and they sit for hours holding up their fore legs, 

 ready to seize any insects within their reach. 



FIG. 447. 



American Mantis, Mantis Carolina of autbors. 



FIG. 448. FIG. 449. 



Walking-leaf, Phyllium siccij'olium. 



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Walking-stick, Diapltomerafemo- 

 rata, Scudder. 



