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SUMMER. 



Although an industrious collector_, by strictly 

 following- the foregoing instructions for Winter 

 and Spring, must have collected many species of 

 insects, yet his grand harvest will be at this sea- 

 son } for many make their appearance only in 

 the months of June and July. It may be neces- 

 sary here to state, that with the exception of the 

 employment to be found on sunny banks, and in 

 sand, and gravel pits, the hottest hours of the day 

 are not the most favourable for coUectins;. For 

 insects in general arc so very strojig on the vving, 

 and fly so high, that it is impossible to catch 

 them ; while others secrete themselves to avoid 

 the heat. For beating, therefore, the best time 

 decidedly is early in the morning and late in the 

 afternoon ; and on dull days, which should be 

 approi)riated to this purpose.^ 



