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ELEMENTAEY STUDIES IN INSECT LIFE 



terflies make crackling noises by rubbing their palpi 

 against the base of their long probosces. The buzz of 

 the honey-bee is caused by the vibration of the wings. 

 In Japan a number of insects, notably among them a 

 night cricket, are prized for the peculiar noises which 

 they make. They are looked upon there as we regard 

 canaries, and are kept in cages and cared for simply 

 for the pleasure derived from hearing their character- 

 istic sounds. 



