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coats especially made for the purpose of some very stout and durable 

 material with deep pockets, so that in stooping nothing will fall 

 out of them. Some carry a belt similar to a cartridge belt around 



Fig. 89.— The collecting forceps. 



the waist. Small pockets are sewed on to this to hold tubes or vials 

 (fig. 91). Most entomologists, however, carry a haversack of water- 

 proof cloth or leather, with several compartments to hold vials, 



Fig. 90.— A pinning forceps. 



empty boxes, killing bottles of several sizes, and a small box in which 

 to pin delicate insects shortly after capture. This haversack or bag 

 is slung across the shoulders by means of a strap. 



Fig. 91.— A belt for vials. 



The lens and microscope. — A hand lens or pocket magnifier is sold 

 by all entomological dealers and by firms dealing in microscopic 

 supplies. One should use some care in this matter, as a poor lens, 



