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perceived on each side, which, every moment grow- 

 ing larger, will soon appear to be the wings of the 

 fly unfolding by degrees. In about a quarter of an 

 hour the whole change is completed, the fly is 

 liberated, its wings are extended over its body, and 

 the fine silver-like case of the larva, with all its legs 

 and other apparatus, will be seen left behind. 



" The perfect insect is of a brown colour, and has 

 on the upper wings two lateral whitish spots. It is 

 very common in gardens, meadows, and pastures, 

 and is so agile that, when attempted to be caught, 

 it will sometimes spring to the distance of two or 

 three feet." — Bingley. 



