PLATE XLVI Br 
We rarely find a fpecimen of the larger kinds of ‘Fipula with the legs 
somplete; the lofs of one or two of thofe members do not materially 
retard the brifknefs of its motions, but it cannot fly after fuffering a 
total amputation, though it will then live a confiderable time, 
The Tipula Rivofa being entangled by two of its legs in the fnare 
of a large fpider [ARANEA Diapema], at firft endeavoured to dif- 
engage them by force, but this rather added to its calamity, and a third 
leg was attracted by the glutinous matter on the threads; the fpider 
approached, and the creature accelerated its efcape by leaving its legs 
in the web. It is very common to obferve the broken limbs of the 
Tipula in the {nares of this {pecies of fpider, 
The Larve of many Tipule, more efpecially the very minute forts, 
are found in ftanding water, but the larger, generally feed on the roots 
°f grafs, and may be found by turning up the light furface of the earth. 
The Tipula Rivofa is taken in May and June, the Tipuia Crocata in 
June and July; the latter is obferved in the flower-garden or orchard. 
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