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SPRING. 
The grub (like the Ichneumonidce larvcB in 
caterpillars) actually exists in the internal parts 
of the bee ; and, when ready to assume its per- 
fect state, the works its way out between 
the dorsal segments of the abdomen. The 
most likely method of obtaining this and other 
species, is to collect as many wild hees as pos- 
sible, by means of the forceps, and to put a 
few together under tumblers, giving them a 
little honey and sugar, and allowing them air ; 
or, a small cage might be constructed having 
the sides covered with wire gauze, and in 
addition to honey and sugar, branches of sallow 
in bloom and fresh flowers might be put into 
a wide mouthed bottle of water, and placed 
therein, giving a fresh supply at least twice a 
day. The humble hees (Bombi), it is not im- 
probable, may be subject to the attack of a 
similar parasite. 
It should be remarked that the season of 
many Spring insects is very short, therefore 
the collector will do well to catch them “ while 
the sun shines.” 
