A MAGNIFICENT INSECT. 



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its edges are some large markings of brilliant scarlet. A patch 

 of scarlet also exists at the base, and extends partially over the 



Fig. 294.— Papilio EraathioD. 

 (Black and scarlet.) 



base of the upper pair. The body is black, striped and spotted 

 with yellow. 



This beautiful Butterfly inhabits the Philippine Islands. 



Two more of the Ornithoptera are seen on Plate XI. 



The upper figure represents Papilio Brookeanus. This, as its 

 specific name implies, is a Bornean insect, and has been named 

 after the late Kajah Brooke of Sarawak. As the full size of the 

 insect is six inches and a half in spread of wing, it has been 

 found necessary to diminish the figure. 



This is a most magnificent insect. The upper surface of the 

 wings is velvet black, and upon them are drawn a number of 

 pointed stripes of golden green. Both in shape and colour these 



