646 



INSECTS AT HOIME. 



Fig. 2 shows the jDlace of tho jDin in Butterflies, Moths, Bees, 

 Flies, Dragon-flies, and their kin, and indeed in all insects 

 where the wings are spread. Fig. 4 shows the manner in 

 which the card braces are used for the purpose of fixing the 

 wings, and Fig. 3 shows a section of the ' setting-board,' the 

 upper part being made of cork. 



LXXIX 



SETTING INSECTS FOR THE CABINET. 



Such a board, however, is rather a luxury than a necessity. 

 Cutting a groove in cork is a very difficult business, and can 

 scarcely be done by any except a professional cork-cutter, 

 whose instruments are specially made for the purpose, are as 

 keen-edged as razors, and are sharpened after every cut that is 

 made with them. I have found, for my part, that it is quite 

 sufficient to fasten two strips of cork side by side on a jjiece of 

 soft wood, leaving between them a space just sufficient for the 

 body of the insect. 



