I. The Head of a Beetle 



A remarkable beetle, with enormously developed fore-legs. The object of these 

 long legs is not known. 



2. The Head of Hercules Beetle 



This beetle, whose head resembles a lobster's claw, is said to carry his wife 

 from place to place. 



3. A Cicada 



One of the noted singing insects. Kept as a pet in some countries, voted a 

 nuisance in others, the cicada is the medium of much romance. 



4. The Head of Mantis 



This illustration clearly shows the cruel rat-trap-like front legs of the rapacious mantis. 



