and likewise by means of a drop of the ethereal 

 oil of turpentine applied to the head. 



The division of butterflies and moths (Le- 

 PIDOPTERA), as well as all flies with thin 

 membranaceous wings, should be caught with 

 a gauze net, or a pair of gauze forceps. When 

 taken in the forceps, run a pin through the 

 thorax or shoulders, between the fore-wings. 

 After this is done, take the pin by the head, 

 and remove the forceps, and with the other 

 hand, pinch the breast of the insect, and it will 

 immediately die. The wings of butterflies 

 should be expanded, and kept so, by the pres- 

 sure of small slips of paper, for a day or two. 

 Moths expand their wings when at rest, and 

 they will naturally take that position. 



The best method of having the most perfect 

 butterflies, is to find out, if possible, the larva 

 or caterpillar of each, by examining the plants, 

 shrubs, or trees they usually feed upon, or by 

 beating these shrubs and trees with long poles, 

 and by that means shaking off the caterpillars 

 into a sheet, previously spread underneath the 



