85 



and 7 failed to get free from the pupa-case. The seven cripples 

 were mostly backward ones, and were probably affected by the 

 severe weather at the end of October. One or two were, however, 

 among the emergences of the very hot spell at the end of September. 

 In some instances one or more wings, which were free from the 

 pupa-case, developed fully, while the remaining wings were firmly 

 stuck to the case. After emergence the wings unfold very rapidly, 

 being perfectly developed in about five minutes ; though of course 

 quite limp for some hours after. 



The following is a table of emergences : 



Date. 



Failed. 



Add 



+ 70 = 138 



