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THE DRAGON FLY. 



134), is seen on the wing in June, flying through dry pine 

 woods far from any standing water. 

 The. largest of our Dragon flies are the "Devil's Darning- 



133, Libellnla trimaculata, male. 



needles," Eschna heros and grandis, seen hawking about our 

 gardens till dusk. They frequently enter houses, carrying dis- 



134. Libellula quadrimacnlata. 



may and terror among the children. The hind-body is long and 

 cylindrical, and gaily colored with bright green and bluish bands 

 and spots. 



