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Blister-beetles, many of the Indian species of which arc sufficiently 

 plentiful to repaj collection and which contain a considerable 

 of Cantharidin. For veterinary purposes especially 

 - will probablj provi worth collecting and using. The 

 supposedly stimulating properties of queen Termites are well known 

 and need not be more than alluded to; when found by coolies 

 during digging, etc., the) are usually swallowed alive- forthwith. 



Finally, insects must be added to the replete armoury of attrac- 

 tions by which the fair sex endeavours to render itself still fairer 

 and more attractive. The brilliantly-metallic wii t many 



Buprestid beetles in particular are often used tor the ornann 

 ot fans and brooches and the embroidery of cloths and dresses, 

 whilst glow-worms are sometimes enclosed in gauze and used as 

 hair-ornaments. 



