CHAPTER VI. 



We conclude with a few hints upon capturing 

 and preserving Moths. 



The ordinary mode of taking Moths is by 

 means of the net, two forms of which are shown 

 in the ilhistration in the next page. 



Fig. 4 is the clap-net. This is made of two 

 rods, which support between them an oblong 

 piece of green gauze, and by some entomologists 

 is very highly valued. I, however, never coidd 

 use it with any confidence, both hands being 

 required, and the shape of the net rendering the 

 insect-hunter to be liable to tumble over the 

 various obstacles which are sure to lie in his 

 way. 



The net which I prefer is the common ring- 

 net, shown at fig. 2. This is simply an iron 

 hoop, sustaining a green gauze bag. This net is 

 held in one hand, and by a slight stroke of the 



