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to conceal the head of the butterfly, which is very small 

 for its size, and the long antennae are carried back and 



Fig. 47. — leaf butterflies at rest and flyino 



hidden between the folded wings. When sitting on a twig 

 in the manner described, the insect is to all appearance a 

 perfect dry leaf, — yet it is evident that its chances^of 



