MYRMELEON 93 



The close arrangement of tiny hairs on 

 different parts of the wings gives rise to the 

 spotted appearance, and to the creature's second 

 name, maculipennis. 



An Insect Navvy. 



(Myrmekon.) 



This most remarkable insect the Ant-lion 

 in its larval state, is, if we are to judge by 

 its methods of work, a navvy, and is amongst 

 the most wonderful creatures in the insect world. 



It is endowed with powers of a surprising 

 order, and it displays an ingenuity equal 

 to that shown by many larger animals that 

 occupy a much higher position in the animal 

 world. 



The insect must not be judged by its 

 appearance. This applies to creatures in a 

 higher order of life. 



Before we enter into its special claims upon 

 our attention by enumerating any of its 

 remarkable doings it is necessary to say some- 

 thing about its life-history. 



