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from subsequent observation it was thought she finds her 
prey. She gave evidence at this time of searching for lar- 
vse on the stems. If this be true, she must indeed be a good 
worker not even to spend some time at rest between one 
Fig. 2. Cocoon of Spbex wrightii 
(Cresson). Millimeter rule marks to 
the right. 
nest provisioning and the hunt and capture of a prey for 
another. Her capture at this time allowed for no further 
observations. 
The nest was dug out and the prey with an egg attached 
