70 PLATE DXXXVI. 



The three fpecies of Britifh Bombylii bear the names of major, 

 medius, and minor ; and thefe are fufficiently expreffive of the com- 

 parative fize of each, major being the largeft, minor lefs by one half; 

 and medius of an intermediate fize between the other two. The 

 latter appears to be more rare than either : it is found in fpring, hover- 

 ing over flowers the nectarcous juices of which, afford its favourite 

 food. The figure reprefents this littje fpecies in its natural fize. 



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