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collection of it on their lowered muzzles as they worked over the 

 ground." 



CHRYSALIS HUNTING 



Those who turn their attention to butterflies and moths may have 

 the pleasure of seeing many handsome insects in full perfection if 

 they catch them when in the resting or chrysalis stage. Mr W. 

 Barnes of Reading, a naturalist who has spent many years of his life 

 in the study of British insects, has very kindly furnished us with a 

 few practical hints on the finding of pupae, which are embodied in the 

 following remarks. 



APPARATUS 



The only implements needed are a fern trowel with which to dig, a 

 tin box filled with moss in which to place the pupae when found, and 

 a sheet of India-rubber or waterproof cloth on which to kneel and 

 over which to shake* the sods of earth and rubbish. 



TIME OF YEAR 



Chrysalis hunting may be carried on all the year round, but the 

 most profitable time will be found to be from July until the end of 

 October and before the moles work, for they are active pupae diggers. 

 If mole-runs be found round or under a tree you may pass it by, as 

 the moles leave next to nothing in the shape of pupae after their 

 work is done. October, however, has, as a rule, been found to be by 

 far the best month. 



PLACES 



The bases of trees and especially those which stand alone in parks, 

 or by the sides of woods and ditches will be found to be the most 

 productive but many pupae may be discovered in moss on old 

 stumps, and on stones and banks. 



