226 Animals. 



al division of them, however, according 

 to their most apparent external differ- 

 ences of form, may be attempted. 



The first class of these beings, which 

 present themselves to our observation, 

 appear to be those which are destitute of 

 \vings, and are seen crawling about on 

 every plant and spot of earth. Some of 

 these never acquire wings, but continue 

 in this reptile state during their whole 

 lives. These are all oviparous, except 

 the Flea and the Wood-Louse ; and pro- 

 perly constitute the first division of in- 

 sects. Others which hereafter become 

 winged insects, belonging to the following 

 divisions. 



The second grand division of insects, 

 are those furnished with wings ; but 

 which, when first produced from the 

 egg, appear like reptiles, and have their 

 wings so cased up, as to be quite con- 

 cealed ; but when these cases break, the 

 wings expand, and the animal acquires 

 Its perfect form and beauty. Of this 

 nature are the Dragon Fly, the Grass- 

 hopper, and the Ear- wig. 



The third order of insects, are those 

 of the Moth, and the Butterfly kind. 



