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FIG. 78. — WINGED fe:male, male, soldier axd worker- 

 major OF CUTTIXG-ANT {Attafcrvcus). 



cile, is one of the most cui'ious fiicts in natural his= 

 tory." 



"A word about these winged ants?'' asked Abby. 

 "I do not quite understand. I have often heard 

 people speak of a winged ant as though it were a special 

 kind. But you speak of winged and unwinged forms in 

 the one nest. Please explain." 



" The males and young females of ants are always 

 winged. In this respect they resemble their hymen- 

 opterous allies, the bees and wasps. When they ai*e 



