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SPECIAL LESSONS AND SUGGESTIONS 



MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIES 



The most important thing to remember in the study of moths and 

 butterflies is that they appear in four different forms during their lives. 

 These forms are : 



The egg. The larva. The pupa. The adult. 



The Eggs 

 The eggs are laid singly or in clusters. They are usually found on the 

 plant which is the favorite food of the young. Look for the shining 

 masses of the eggs of the tent-caterpillar on the twigs of apple and wild 

 cherry trees. 



The Larva 



The larva or " worm " hatches from the ^g^. During this period 

 in its history the insect eats and grows. If you doubt that they have good 

 appetites, undertake to feed a few healthy caterpillars this spring. If you 

 doubt that they are particular as to the kinds of foods they have, fine 



Pig. 13. — The cecropia pupa inside its cocoon — nearly natural size 



