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it must have, when properly directed, to raise the mind to 

 the contemplation of the great Author of all things. June 

 is particularly prolific in specimens of the order Lepidoptera, 

 as might be expected from its sunshine and its flowers ; 

 their light forms and brilliant colours adding another charm 

 to this gay and delightful season ; the Polyommati in their 

 delicate blue dress, the HipparcMas of more sober hue, 

 and the Fritillaries, will, I hope, be in some measure re- 

 cognized as old favourites, for many species will present 

 themselves to our notice, as well as several new genera, 

 both of diurnal and night-flying Lepidoptera. Some of the 

 Hawk-Moths are particularly splendid in colour, and re- 

 markable in size and form ; whilst the more delicate beauty 

 of the true Moths is not less worthy of admiration. The 

 order Coleoptera will enrich the cabinet of the zealous col- 

 lector with specimens both interesting and beautiful. One 

 species of the family Lucanidce makes its appearance, and 

 will attract attention by the formidable length of its man- 

 dibles, bearing a resemblance to the antlers of a deer, to 

 which it owes its name of Stag-Beetle. The family Cur- 

 culionidcc is noted for the destruction caused by the larvae 

 of many of its species to our vegetable productions : they 

 may be distinguished by their frontal elongation. The 



