COLE OPT EH A, 
Thefe infefls turn up their tail as if they meant to 
fling, but their weapon is of another kind ; they 
bite and pinch with their jaws ; which project, and 
are of ufe in catching prey. i 
The wings are large, curioufly folded, and conceal¬ 
ed under the elytra, tho’ they are fmall. The infect 
unfolds and expands his wings when he choofes to fly. 
which he does very lightly. Several of the fmali 
fpecies have beautiful colours. 
GENUS 30.—FORFICULA EARWIG. 
This infeft is found every where in the fields, 
woods and gardens. 
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The larva differs very little from the complcat in- 
feft, and is very lively, running with great agility.: 
from the inffant it leaves the egg, it continues to eat* 
move, leap, and purfue its prey ; a fkin. which in- 
clofed a part of its body and limbs burfts behind, and 
gives full play to the wings. 
They are falfely accufed of injuring mankind by 
entering the ear ; but our-gardeners have room for 
complaint ; they live among flowers and deffroy 
them, and they feize the fruit which other animals 
have begun. 
The Earwig exiffs in its winged Rate but a fhort 
time. 
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