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THE HAUNTS OF LIFE 



FIG. 14. LIFE-HISTORY OF GNAT OR MOSQUITO. 

 i. Raft of Eggs. 2. Newly hatched Larvae. 3 and 4. Larger 

 Larvae breathing by the Tail-trumpet at the Surface. 5 and 

 6. Pupae, with Breathing-tubes on Head. 7. Winged Insect 

 emerging from Pupa-case and flying away. 



