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cajaj, and may be found freely on various low plants, on 

 almost any bank, or in gardens. Another is the larva of 

 Lasiocampa quercus, which is much larger, less hairy, and 

 more silken looking than that of Arctia caja. In colour 

 it is variegated, but brown of various shades prevails. It 

 may be found by day resting principally on thorn and 

 willow ; it delights so much in being near the ground 

 that it seldom rests at any elevation greater than a few 

 inches up the stem of any plant or shrub ; it also occurs 

 freely on moors. In figure this much resembles the larva 

 of Lasiocampa ruhi already spoken of, but differs from it in 

 the arrangement of the hair. Both of these require plenty 

 of room, and will thrive best in the large cage. The third 

 differs widely from any we have as yet seen, and changes 

 into the common Anthrocera filvpenduloe. It is common on 

 many grassy places, and may be found resting on tall stems 

 of plants and sometimes on walls, but so much resembles 

 in colour the surrounding herbage, that generally it is 

 difficult to distinguish. The cocoon is not less curious, 

 and may be found much mtDre readily : it is bright yellow 

 and is attached to a blade of grass, a twig, a wall, &c., 

 and may be frequently found in profusion. If the cocoons 

 are collected, they must not be torn, but, Avliere prac- 

 ticable, whatever they are attached to miist be cut off 

 below and taken with them. For a few days before the 

 perfect insects emerge from the piipaj a curious buzzing 

 noise proceeds from the cocoons. 



The willoAvs may now be again frequented for the 

 larvaa of Liparis salicis and Tetliea suhtusa. Tliese are 

 in the habit of constructing habitations for themselves by 

 uniting two or more leaves with silken threads. The 

 former do not invariably do so, but as they are conspicuous 

 they may be easily found. The latter are more retired, 

 and are, therefore, foxnid with more difficulty. Both also 

 occur on poplar. Two or llirce singular larvfe of Qeo- 



