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feathers in the least. All skins should be kept in in- 

 sect-proof cases, which I now furnish. 



ScARAB^iD^, Horn- Beetles, are found in decaying 

 wood, animal excrement, on flowers, beneath stones, 

 on sandy beaches, flying at twilight, and in the night. 

 They are mainly large and showy insects. Some are 

 found feeding on the flowing sap of newly-cut trees. 

 The larvae are found in decayed wood and beneath 

 the surface of the ground. 



BuPRESTiD^, are found on trees, flowers, and in de- 

 cayed wood. These are very beautiful Beetles. 



Elaterid^, Snap-Beetles, occur in decaying wood 

 and beneath stones. The larvae are called Wire- Worms, 

 and live in the ground. 



Lampyrid^, Fire-Flies. — These well-known insect, 

 are found on grass and flowers. The larvae are called 

 Glow- Worms. 



CLERiDiE, Flower-Beetles, are, as the name implies, 

 found on plants and flowers. 



Tenebrionid^, Meal-Beetles. — The larvae are called 

 Meal- Worms, and are, with the Beetles, found about 

 mills, and in grain, flour, etc. 



Meloid^, Blister -Beetles, are found in the nests of 

 bees, and on flowers, especially on the golden-rod, 



CuRCULiONiD^, Weevils. — This is an extensive fam- 

 ily. I have captured members in many and various 

 situations. During the early summer months I have 

 taken several from along the seashore, where they were 

 washed ashore. The large Palm- Weevil of the South 

 may be captured in palmetto groves in the evening, or 

 they congregate about the freshly-cut trees, to feed upon 

 the flowing sap. Many species are found in the bark 

 of trees and in fruit. They also occur on flowers and 

 in the stalks of plants. 



Cerambtcid^, Long-Borneed Beetles. — I have cap- 



