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NATURAL IIISTORY 
EAR-WIG. 
Ear- Wigs may easily be distinguished 
from other insects, as they have their wings 
doubled up, after the manner of a fan, under 
a sort of case, and the tail being armed with 
curved prickers. The Ear- Wig is very 
quick in its movements ; and although many 
persons are decidedly prejudiced against it, 
is perfectly harmless. Their wings arc 
very large and beautiful, when unfolded. 
Ear- Wigs commit great depredations in 
gardens, destroying both flowers and fruit. 
It is the opinion of some, that the form we 
commonly sec it in, is the first of its changes. 
