INSECT INTRUDERS. 



of the habitation reared above the 

 surface. 



Of all the numerous jungle pests which 

 appear to have been created specially 

 to annoy the shikar-loving Anglo-Indian 

 commend me to the Red Ant and the 

 Big Bee for two of the worst. 



The Red Ant we have always with us 

 in camp anywhere below the higher 

 altitudes to be found on the great 

 Himalayan chain and a few other moun- 

 tain ridges scattered about the country. 

 Under canvas as in the hoivdah or in the 

 machan or at the al fresco lunch under a 

 shady tree he is a particularly irritating 

 and intrusive customer. Rarely is he 

 willing to let you alone if you have 

 intruded into what he is pleased to 

 consider his domain, and the area of 

 this latter is somewhat comprehensive ! 

 And when he means business, as we 

 have all found out, it is time for us to 

 leave and that in a manner more hurried 

 than dignified ! 



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