EGGS OF INSECTS. 17 
the returning warmth revives them, and 
then they lay their eggs and die. But 
all moths lay their eggs in autumn, and 
die immediately after. 
Lucy. Then, mamma, who takes care 
of the little caterpillars ? 
Mother. The moth, were it to live, 
could do but little for them ; all that was 
in its power it had done, by placing the 
eggs in safety, where tho young cater- 
pillars, as soon as they quit the eg^^ 
can find the nourishment that is most 
proper for them. 
Lucy, Why could not the moth take 
some care of th« caterpillars, as well as 
of the eggs r* 
3Iother, Because from its structure, 
that is, its form or make, it is unable to 
procure food for them ; as the moth lives 
on honey, which it sucks from flowers ; 
while the caterpillar feeds on leaves, or 
on the bark of trees. Besides, the moth 
is as much a prey to birds and other ene- 
mies as the caterpillars are. 
Lucy. I see that they could not be of 
