INSECT INTRUDERS. 



slightly inclined for the insect always 

 rests in this position. The colour of the 

 under wings may vary slightly, some 

 being more greyish than others and the 

 vein marks may vary slightly. The 

 similarity to a leaf is however always 

 perfect. 



If the insect is caught and killed and 

 the wings opened out (in a position of 

 rest the wings of one side are always held 

 flat against those of the other so that the 

 upper sides are invisible) it will be seen 

 that there are central orange and red 

 patches of bright colour amidst the red 

 brown, and it is these patches of brilliant 

 colour that one sees when the insect 

 suddenly rises in flight, opening out its 

 wings to do so. 

 Surely this insect 

 must be included 

 amongst Nature's 

 most marvellous 

 adaptations for pro- 

 tective purposes ! 

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