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it all particulars of capture. Then fold the paper as shown in the diagram 
(figs. 1 and 2). Place the forefinger of the right hand into the envelope thus 
made (fig. 2), and with the finger and thumb of the left hand firmly twist the 
apex so that a rigid pocket is formed (fig. 3). Place one insect in this, close the 
open portion by folding over the upper edge, and pass the thumb nail along 
the folded edge so as to secure the insect firmly (fig. 4). If the paper is too stiff, 
the cushion will be too rigid and the insect will shake about inside it, with 
probable damage to the legs and antennae. 
Pare 
Diagrams to illustrate the construction of ‘“ Cushion ”’ envelopes. 
Strips of cork-carpet and peat for pinning operations, and for improvising store- 
boxes, 
Chip-boxes or cardboard-boxes are useful for specimens in envelopes. 
Lapes.—It is impossible to insist too strongly upon the immense importance 
of giving full data for every specimen captured. The following pots should be 
mentioned on every label:—(1.) Name of locality; in the case of native villages, 
farms, and so forth, the compass-bearing and approximate distance to the nearest 
well-known town, river, mountain, &c., should be stated; (2) altitude; (3) date— 
day, month, and year—thus, 8. V. 09; (4) collector’s name; (5) any brief note 
of interest, such as the name of the food-plant ; the name of the host, in the case 
of a parasite, &c, Longer notes on habits, range, seasonal occurrence, economic 
