CHAP. XI. LUMINOSITY OF INSECTS. 3j 



the air than phosphorescent insects ever ascend to. We 

 are therefore disposed to sanction the poetic idea, as 

 founded in truth, that these emissions of light are 

 tokens of recognition and of love among land insects ; 

 and perhaps, also, between many marine animals. But 

 whatever be the ends proposed, we may feel assured, 

 from what we see and know of other qualities in 

 animals, that the means employed are equal to the end 

 proposed; and thus, viewing this interesting subject 

 through such a medium, the t( glow-worm's light " be- 

 comes embued with double lustre, it reflects the power 

 and incomprehensible wisdom of its Divine Creator, 

 whose ways are unsearchable, and whose mercies are 

 over all His creatures. 



