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BEES AND WASPS. 



BEES AND WASPS. 



Bees and wasps of a countless number of species abound in 

 every region of the continent. Some build their habitations. 



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WASPS NEST SUSPENDED TO A TREE. 



composed of a papery substance, attached to the under side cf 

 the broad leaves of the tucuma and other palms. Others, 

 again, form them in hollow trees, or among their roots in 



