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THE RIVER-SIDE NATURALIST. 



larva state are predaceous ; which continues in some genera 

 to the pupa and perfect states. The power of flight in 

 many is very great. The larvae, and pupae are often 



THE GREAT DRAGON-FLY. 



aquatic. The females have no sting, and only a few have 

 an ovipositor. The metamorphosis is complete in some, 

 incomplete in others." 



