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selves into either cocoons or chrysalids from which 

 the moth or butterfly will later emerge. 



Bright lights attract most moths and the most 

 fruitful places in which to find these are about arc 

 lights on the outskirts of a city at night. 



Killing Insects 



All butterflies can readily be killed by compress- 

 ing the body, between the thumb and fore-finger, 

 directly under the wings; if care is used their 

 feathers will not be injured in the least. They can 

 be pinched right through the net before removing. 

 Moths have large bodies and if treated in the 

 same way the juices would soil them. These are 

 best killed with a drop of naptha or benzine on the 

 head. This is also used for killing any kinds of 

 bugs. Any specimen should be mounted as soon 

 as possible after killing with naptha for it hardens 

 the joints much quicker than if they are killed in 

 other ways. Many kill their specimens by putting 

 them in a cyanide j ar. The making and use of this is 

 described under the head of cyanide in Chapter 10. 



Mounting 



With the mounts that are now used for display- 

 ing flies, it is unnecessary to have the setting boards 



