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BEES AND WASrS. 



BEES AND WASPS. 

 Bees and wasps of a countless number of species abound in 

 every region of the continent. Some build their habitations, 



WASPS NEST SUSPENDED TO A TREK. 



composed of a papery substance, attached to the under side of 

 the broad leaves of the tucuma and other palms. Others, 

 again, form them in hollow trees, or among their roots in 



