CONTENTS. xiii 



CHAPTER XI. 

 WASPS. 



PAOll 



Communication among wasps — Like bees, they by no means 

 Invariably bring companions when they have discovered a 

 store of food — Courage of wasps — PoUstes galUca — A tame 

 wasp — Power of distinguishing colours — Wasps less guided 

 by colour than bees — Industry of wasps — A day's work — 

 Directness of flight of wasps . . 311 



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