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THE BUGOEOGIST 
before they were hatched. The pupa of the bee is simi¬ 
lar : it cannot move. After a few days this seemingly 
lifeless creature has head, body, and limbs, all complete. 
The insects then eat their way through the cell-walls and 
appear as workers, small females, or queens. 
Now I have told you nearly all that will interest you. 
We will, now, look for something new. 
2. The Carpenter Bee . 
Examine closely the rail-fence near the Humble-bee 
nest and see if you cannot find a little hole somewhat like 
one made by some boring worm. 
Here is one. Let us watch it for a time. 
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The Home of the Carpenter Bee. 
There ! did you see? 
