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!H. S. Cheavin, F.R.M.S. 



Nymth of a Dkagon-Fly 



The dragon-flics are continuously active throughout their existence, and have no restnig period. The chief difference be ween their infant 

 and adult conditions lies in their acquisition of wings. This is a gradual process ; but a short tune before the perfect dragon-fly appears 

 these wings may be plainly seen packed up in pads on the back. In this photograph of an earlier stage (inagnihed forty times) they may be 

 noted as four dark, wedge-shaped marks between the two hiiuUr pairs of legs, and, of course, within the body. 



