10 THE BOOK OF BRITISH BUTTERFLIES. 



have had such a one in use for several years, and it 

 is still in good working order. The best method of 

 wielding the net will be learnt from experience. The 

 novice will not be long in discovering that it seldom 



FIG. 2. MECHANISM OF FOLDING RING-NET. 



pays to try to chase a butterfly down. In the majority 

 of cases it is much better to watch it to its resting-place, 

 and try and take it there. Should a successful stroke be 

 made and the butterfly caught, a sharp turn of the wrist 

 will close the net and keep the insect a prisoner. 



