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INSECTS ABROAD. 



in which they all agree, namely, that each wing has three spots, 

 but in the shape, size, colour, and even the exact position of 

 the spots, there is more variety than might have been thought 



I'm:. 174. — I.ibellula pulchrlla. 

 (Wings with three dark spots ) 



possible with such simple materials. This species is found in 



the Delaware district. 



The Carolina Dragon Fly, which is shown in the illustration 

 on the next page, inhabits Florida, and is rather a conspicuous 

 insect. There is nothing worthy of special remark in the upper 

 wings, but the lower pair has a very large patch of rich brown 

 at th^ base, this patch occupying about one-third of the wing, 

 and having a boldly-toothed outline. The light-coloured patches 

 at the base are bright yellow, and contrast admirably with the 

 dark brown. 



