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HABITATIONS OF INSECTS. 



enlarging it by the bubble of air that he carries with him, it 

 becomes a common abode for the happy pair. ^ The spider 

 which forms these singular habitations is one of the largest 

 European species, and in some countries not uncommon in 

 stagnant pools. I am, &c. 



1 Me moire pour servir d commencer VHistoire des Araignees Aquatiques, 12mo. 



