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THE DRAGON FLY. 



131), is seen on the wing in June, flying through dry pine 

 woods far from any standing water. 

 The largest of our Dragon flies are the "Devil's Darning- 



133. Libellula trimaculata, male, 

 needles," Esclina heros and graudis, seen hawking about our 

 gardens till dusk. They frequently enter houses, cai'rylng dis- 



134. Libelhila quacli-imaculata. 

 may and teri'or among the children. The hind-body is long and 

 cylindrical, and gaily colored Avith bright green and bluish bands 

 and spots. 



