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We rarely find afpecimenof the larger kinds of Tipula with the legs 

 complete; the lofs of one or two of thofe members do not materially 

 retard the brifknefs of its motions, but it cannot fly after fufFermg a 

 total amputation, though it will then live a considerable time 



The Tipula Riyofa being entangled by two of its legs in the fnarc 

 of a large fpider [Aranea Diadema], at firft endeavoured to dis- 

 engage them by force, but this rather added to its calamity, and a third 

 leg was attracted by the glutinous matter on the threads ; the fpider 

 approached, and the creature accelerated its efcape by leaving its legs 

 in the web. It is very common to obferve the broken limbs of the 

 Jipulte in the fnares of this fpecies of fpider. 



The Larvse of many Tipulae, more efpecially the very minute forts, 

 are found in {landing water, but the larger, generally feed on the roots 

 of grafs, and may be found by turning up the light furface of the earth. 

 The Tipula Rivofa is taken in May and June, the Tipula Crocata in 

 June and July; the latter is obferyed in the flower-garden or orchard. 



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