Tropical nature, and other essaysMacmillan, 1878 - 356 pages |
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Page 81
... equally rich . I will first give some account of the various species observed in the Malay Islands , and afterwards describe some of the more interesting South American groups , which have been so carefully observed by Mr. Bates on the ...
... equally rich . I will first give some account of the various species observed in the Malay Islands , and afterwards describe some of the more interesting South American groups , which have been so carefully observed by Mr. Bates on the ...
Page 90
... equally destructive habits appear to exist . Wasps and Bees . - These insects are excessively numerous in the tropics , and , from their large size , their brilliant colours , and their great activity , they are sure to attract ...
... equally destructive habits appear to exist . Wasps and Bees . - These insects are excessively numerous in the tropics , and , from their large size , their brilliant colours , and their great activity , they are sure to attract ...
Page 93
... equally well - disguised , some resembling green leaves , others those that are brown and dead ; and the latter often have small transparent spots on the wings , looking like holes eaten through them . That these disguises deceive their ...
... equally well - disguised , some resembling green leaves , others those that are brown and dead ; and the latter often have small transparent spots on the wings , looking like holes eaten through them . That these disguises deceive their ...
Page 94
... equally beautiful ; but the largest species are only found within the tropics , those of the Malay islands being the largest of all . The Longicorns are elegantly shaped beetles , usually with long 94 TROPICAL NATURE , AND OTHER ESSAYS .
... equally beautiful ; but the largest species are only found within the tropics , those of the Malay islands being the largest of all . The Longicorns are elegantly shaped beetles , usually with long 94 TROPICAL NATURE , AND OTHER ESSAYS .
Page 95
... equally varied colours , spots and markings . Some are large and massive insects three or four inches long , while others are no bigger than our smaller ants . The majority have sober colours , but often delicately marbled , veined , or ...
... equally varied colours , spots and markings . Some are large and massive insects three or four inches long , while others are no bigger than our smaller ants . The majority have sober colours , but often delicately marbled , veined , or ...
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