OP INSECTS. 
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GRASSHOPPER. 
The Grasshopper is furnished with six 
legs and four wings; the hinder legs are 
much longer than the fore ones, in order to 
assist it in leaping. The head bears some 
resemblance to that of a horse ; in colour it 
is of a gayisli green ; the corselet is defended 
with a buckler, which is very strong. They 
arc oviparous, and in the course of the sum- 
mer propagate to a considerable number. 
This species of insect lives in the fields, and 
generally feeds upon grass. The chirping 
noise which it makes is supposed to be 
occasioned by the fluttering of its wings. 
When irritated, it bites exceedingly sharp. 
