FINDING NATURE’S TREASURES 
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legs. The grasshoppers, butterflies, and wasps have only 
six. All true insects have only six legs when they are 
grown. But spiders and daddy longlegs have more than 
six legs; so we do not call them insects.” 
“I am going to remember always that the black widow 
spider has long legs, and is shining black with a red spot 
on the under side,” said Marylee. 
“Yes,” said Uncle Jack, “and be careful not to put 
your fingers into places where you cannot see. The black 
widow likes to stay under boards, rocks, and places where 
it is dark. She may bite you if you put your fingers 
where she is hiding.” 
