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the Fungus attack the living caterpillar whilst it is burrowing in the ground, and 

 the usual seat of attack is the joint at the back of the neck, this being the most 

 vulnerable point for assault, the joint being constantly laid open, and the skin 

 distended during the process of burrowing. The mycelium or spawn from the 

 spores, feeding upon the tissues of the caterpillar, replaces the whole interior 

 substance enveloped by its skin, and the growth of the Fungus emerges from the 

 original point of attack, assuming, after it passes the ground line, antler-like form 

 upon which the spores are borne in closed ovoid cases, pouches, or perithecia. 

 The illustration accompanying the description there given exhibits three of these 

 antler-like growths growing from three contorted branches. 



Sphceria sinetisis is sold in bundles in Chinese markets, where it is eaten, and 

 highly esteemed, as stuffing for turkeys. 



There are a few good specimens of Cordyceps Robcrtsii to be seen in the 

 Museum at Ludlow. The native name there given to it is said to be Hotete. 

 (Edit., 1889). 



