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The lar^e kidiicv-shapcd bodies on either side of 

 tlie head (here seen as interrupted by the antenii.e 

 or feelers) are the compound eyes, eacli of wiiicli 

 consists of innumerable tinv lenses, j^ivini^ the 

 wasp that possesses them a very acute sense of 

 vision. We do not know exactlv what is the 

 difference in use between the simple eyes and the 



NO. 9.— THK MOIIIll ( lojilNi;; rONOUK WriHDRAWN : HACK VIBW. 



compound ones ; but either sort has doubtless its 

 own special pait to play in this complex personality. 

 The antenn;e, oi- feelers, aj^ain, with their many 

 joints and their ball-and-socket base, are beautiful 

 and wonderful objects. The various parts of the 

 mouth are here seen open ; conspicuous amonj^ 

 them are the great saw-like outer jaws, used for 



