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(3) Their heads are round. 
(4) The especial character of this order is the way in 
which the caterpillars prepare themselves for the change 
into the pupa, as in this they differ from all other caterpillars, 
either of day or night moths; for, besides, like the cater- 
pillars of the first order, attaching their hinder part firmly by 
means of a fine web to the place where they are about to 
undergo the change, they stretch across the middle of their 
body a thread, which they attach firmly on the other side of 
their body: and this cross-thread, or band, is an unfailing 
characteristic by which these caterpillars, when undergoing 
the change, can be distinguished from all others. 
(5) The pupz of this order are not all of one shape: some _ 
have points or projections, and are thus similar to those of 
the first order, although the points of the former are 
differently placed from those of the latter; others are without 
points, and thus resemble more the pupz of moths. 
(6) But the surest characteristic of the pupe of this second 
order is the above-named cross-thread, or band, by which 
they may be distinguished from all other pupe of day and 
night moths. 
(7) The butterflies of the second order have six perfect 
feet, and are by this means easily to be distinguished from 
the butterflies of the first order. 
(8) Their under wings are proportionately smaller than 
those of the butterflies of the first order, as the latter always 
cover their bodies with their wings when in a state of rest, 
but the former only very seldom, ifatall)......... 
§ 1.—Let us now proceed to the description of the present 
example,—the small, striped, white butterfly. But some will 
say—lIs it worth while to trouble oneself with such a trifle? 
Is it fitting that man should make for himself work by 
enquiring about vermin? Fie! away with this excrement of 
Nature! Should we occupy our leisure hours with such © 
trash? It may be said that vermin are found amongst the 
works of the Creator, but what need is there to honour them 
by curious research and description? . Such, alas, is the evil 
talk of some, whenever they are asked to contemplate the 
works of God, and especially those works which, according 
to their narrow notions, are despicable. What a lamentable 
way of talking! No wonder that that great zealot for the 
