

The clap-net used by Entomologists. 



CHAPTER II. 



OF THE DRESS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE COLLECTOR OF 



INSECTS. 



Insects may be taken in nearly all places, at nearly all 

 times, and under nearly all circumstances ; but still it is 

 necessary to describe those places, times, and circum- 

 stances which insure the greatest success. However, be- 

 fore starting the entomologist on Ms hunting excursion, 

 we must fit him out for his emj)loy. Dress is an article of 

 great importance, both as to material and make. The best 

 material with which the author is acquainted is called last- 

 ing. It has these advantages : it is light ; it keeps out 

 much wet ; it does not catch the thorns of brambles and 

 other bushes ; it does not feel cold when wet. These are 

 matters not to be despised by him who often wanders for 



