Photo by) [Bernard C. White. 
THE LANTERN-FLY. 
What exactly may be the reason for the abnormal development of the head is uncertain; possibly the creature has adopted such a head-dress in order that its enemies may be 
terrorized. The insect is supposed to have luminous patches on the body, but this peculiarity has not been definitely proved. 
It is a native of Brazil, and is here shown enlarged about 
twice the natural size 
