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AKTHKOI'DDS : INSECTS. 



Fig. 334- Fig, 335. 



Larva and perfect insect of Horned Corydalus. One half natural size. 



Lacewings, 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. 336. — Ant-lion. 



Fig. 337- — Larva of Ant-lion, Fig. 338. — Pitf ill of A.nt lion. 



Enlarged. 



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

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



