The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles 



the adult form in the course of the summer; 

 like the Dung-beetle, he must enjoy in the 

 autumn a few days of revelry free from fam- 

 ily cares. Then, when the cold weather 

 draws near, he goes to earth in his winter 

 quarters, whence he emerges as soon as spring 

 arrives. 



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