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slips, whereas the numerous hairs of the dor- 

 sal pads find the necessary support by mul- 

 tiplying the points of contact. On polished 

 wood, on a sheet of paper and even on a 

 strip of glass, I see my grubs moving from 

 point to point with the same ease as on a 

 surface of garden mould. In the space of 

 one minute, on the wood of my table, they 

 cover a distance of eight inches. The pace 

 is no swifter on a horizontal bed of sifted 

 mould. A strip of glass reduces the distance 

 covered by one half. The slippery surface 

 only half paralyses this strange method of 

 locomotion. 



We will now place side by side with the 

 Cetonia-grub the larva of the Morning 

 Anoxia, the prey of the Interrupted Scolia. 

 It is very like the larva of the Common 

 Cockchafer. It is a fat, pot-bellied grub, 

 with a thick, red cap on its head and armed 

 with strong, black mandibles, which are 

 powerful implements for digging and cutting 

 through roots. The legs are sturdy and end 

 In a hooked nail. The creature has a long, 

 heavy, brown paunch. When placed on the 

 table, it lies on its side; It struggles without 

 being able to advance or even to remain on 

 its belly or back. In its usual posture it Is 

 curled up into a narrow hook. I have never 



