UITE contrary to my original inten- 
tion, my specimen of Musca domestica, 
which I had captured at random to 
serve as my model in the present chap- 
ter, has suggested that I begin with a 
Q, and after some expressive criticism 
on the matter I have at last consented 
to humor him, especially as he proved 
otherwise a most unique and accom- 
modating individual. Being in need 
of a good, healthy, toe-twisting, neck-twirling spec- 
imen to sit for his portrait in an illustration for a 
forthcoming article on the paper wasp, I cast my 
eye about my easel. There, right at my elbow, 
still plying his never-ending toilet, I beheld him 
strange coincidence, was it not ? A sweep of my 
hand, and I have him! And in a moment more, 
