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tiny caterpillars, which should be kept in a moist cage 

 with plenty of fresh maple leaves for food. This cater- 

 pillar, however, is much less discriminating in his choice 

 of food than many of his relatives, and Avill eat a great 

 many different kinds of leaves. 



It is comparatively easy to raise broods of caterpillars, 

 if they can be safely guided beyond the first moult. 

 Moisture and abundant food are the two chief requisites. 



