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ending in a metallic ring. It is usually uttered at night 
or during heavy showers; rarely in the morning, in its 
breeding haunts. The stomach of one example contained 
the elytra of a ground beetle and the remains of many 
spiders and ants. Much yet remains to be learned re- 
garding the habits and eccentricities of this strange crea- 
ture, but it is hoped that the present paper will prove of 
interest to those engaged in working out the life histories 
of this most interesting order of animals. 
Issued, June 14, 1910. 
