1 2 TJie Butterflies and Moths of Tenerijfe. 



when not required for the net, and the net can be easily 

 carried with other necessaries one has to take od an 

 expedition. 



Mosquito-netting answers the purpose of green gauze 

 for the net. Gauze is the best, however, and can be 

 purchased in England, but not in Orotava. The 

 mosquito-netting gets soft and pliable by use, but it is 

 best to scald it in hot water before making it into a net, 

 so as to insure a soft substance in which to catch the 

 fragile creatures without injuring their wings or plumage. 

 The net should be made round at the bottom, and be 

 about a yard in length. Purchase a yard of mosquito - 

 netting ; it is sold two yards in width, and the quantity 

 which is not used for the net serves to cover the 

 breeding-cages, which are about to be described. 



Another essential is a breeding-cage for caterpillars, 

 and, as several are required if many butterflies and 

 moths are to be reared, the following plan is a good one 

 to adopt. Procure a small wooden box, about 6 or 

 8 inches long, or even larger, and about 3 inches deep ; 

 empty chocolate boxes are serviceable for the purpose. 

 In each corner fix upright, with a couple of tacks, a 



