Armv Worms 



139 



purplish-blue to them, the veins ahiiost black and 

 the wings nearly transparent. 



The full-grown caterpillar is shown by Fig. 135, 

 while Fig. 136 shows enlarged view of the face of 

 the caterpillar. The army " worm " sometimes 

 measures two inches in length 

 and is about as thick as a quill 

 toothpick. Kill the moths and 

 kill the caterpillars whenever 

 you see them. Preserve speci- 

 mens so that you will always 

 know them. Note in your record 

 book the names of the different 



birds that you see feeding on them, and when you 

 say your prayers at night, in place of asking the 

 Lord to give you something which might not do you 

 any good if you had it, thank Him for not sending 

 any more army caterpillars and for supplying us 

 with birds to keep them in check. 



