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can be prevented by giving protection to our \\ arblers, 

 Woodpeckers, and all those birds which destroy them. 



561. The Capricorn-beetle, (Cerambyx,) with its 

 kindred species, has remarkably long antennae and very 

 strong wing-covers ; they, as well as their larvae, live 

 on the stems of trees, and feed on wood, which they con- 

 vert into dust. 



\ 562. The Lady-bug, or Lady-bird, (Coccinella.) is of 

 a round oval form, red or orange-colored, with black 

 dots. It is of a small size, not larger than a pea. 



\ 563. The Lady-bird has often been recommended as 

 a remedy for the toothache ; and as it feeds, as well as its 

 larvae, only on plant-lice, so injurious to our vegetables, 

 it may be considered a useful insect. 



QUESTIONS ON SECT. XXXIII. 



532. What do you know of the larva of Beetles? 



533. What do* you know of the wing-covers, neck, head, and eyes of 

 Tiger-beetles ? 



534. What is the color and abode of Tiger-beetles ? 



535. Why are they called Tiger-beetles ? 



53ti. What is the external character of the Caterpillar-hunter, and 

 why is it so called? 



537. What is the size, color, and abode of the Bombardier-beetle, and 

 why is it so called? 



538. What is the color, size, and abode of the Water-beetle? 



539. In what manner does the Water-beetle deposit its eggs? 



540. What do you know of the Whirling Water-beetle? 



541. What can you say of the eggs and larvae of ihe Whirling Water- 

 beetle ? 



54-2. By what singularity is the Whirling Water-beetle distinguished ? 



543. What do you know of the body, head, jaws, and wing-covers of 

 the Rover-beetle? 



544. What is the size and color of the Rover-beetle? 



545. What is the abode and food of Rover-beetles, and of what use 

 are they ? 



546. For what is the Snapping-beetle remarkable? 



547. Where are Snapping-beetles found, and what do they do when 

 approached ? 



548. In what country do we find the largest Snapping-beetles, and 

 nnder what name are some of them known? 



549. What is the external character of the Fire-fly? 



550. Why is the Carrion-beetle so called, and what do you know 

 aooutit? 



551. Of what size and color is the large Carrion-beetle of this country ; 

 and what do you know of its eggs, larva, and chrysalis? 



552. What is the size and color of the May-chafer, and when doe3 it 

 appeal-? 



