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AKTICULATES: INSECTS. 



Fig. 334. Fig. 335. 



Larva and Perfect Insect of Horned Corydalis, one half the natural size. 



LACE-WINGS, OR ANT-LIONS. 



The Ant-Lion is so called because, in the larva state, 

 it preys upon ants and other insects, which it secures 

 in the following manner: it makes a pitfall, or cavity, 



Fig, 337. — Larva of Ant-Lion, 



enlarged. 



Fig. 338. — Pitfall of Ant-Lion. 



Figure 338, at the bottom of which it conceals itself, 

 excepting its jaws, and there awaits its prey. "When- 

 ever an insect falls into the pit, the ant-lion rushes 

 upon it and devours it. 



