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38. The hind part of the larva of Brimstone Moth (Rumia 



cratcegata), seen from the right, showing the claspers, and 

 the fleshy projections which tend to fill up the furrow 

 between the larva and the stem 211 



39. Leaf Butterfly (Kallima) in flight and in repose 213 



40. A " Walking Leaf" Insect 217 



41. A "Walking-stick," or Moss Insect 219 



42. Imitation of a flower by a Mantis (Hymenopus bicornis) in 



active pupa stage 220 



43. A Bird's excreta mimicking spider 228 



44. Pupa of South African Swallow-tailed Butterfly (Papilio 



nireus] attached to orange -tree, and corresponding in colour 



to its deep-green leaves 229 



45. Pupa of Papilio niretis attached to woodwork, the colour of 



which it imitates 229 



46. The larva of Peppered Moth (Amphidasis betularia) reared 



amid green twigs and leaves 236 



47. The larva of Peppered Moth reared amid dark-brown twigs 



as well as leaves 237 



48. Larva of the Buff- tip Moth (P. bncephala\ a caterpillar with 



Warning Colours and a nauseous taste 245 



49. Hornet and Mimetic Bug 249 



50. An Ant-like Spider 254 



51. An Ant-like Spider 255 



52. Adult caterpillar of the Large Elephant Hawk Moth (C. 



elpenor) when undisturbed 256 



53. Dorsal view of the caterpillar of the Small Elephant Hawk 



Moth (C. porcellus] in its alarming attitude 257 



54. The larva of Puss Moth (Centra vinula) resting; full-fed, 



natural size 261 



55. The larva of Puss Moth in its terrifying attitude 263 



