that pit. The Myrmeleon, who is apprised o1 its approach by the grains of sand rolling down to the bottom, overwhelms his victim, then drags him to the bottom. of the hole, seizes him with his forceps, and.. sucks his vitals. When full grown, it envelopes itself in a round ball of sand, gummed and cone nected by very fine silken fibres, which it draws from a projecting tube at the extremity of its body. This interesting insect is found in many parts of the Continent, but has not been seen in England.

The Scorpion Fly is the most common species of the genus Panorpa. It frequents meadows, during the early part of summer. This insect has a longish body, with four transparent wings, elegantly variegated with deep brown spots. Iii the male, the end of the tail is turned up, and terminates in a kind of forceps, that has a threatening aspect, but does no mischief. The larva arid chrysalis of this genus are unknown.

The Raplzidia is the last genus of this order, which contains but few species. That of the Rap ,1zidia ophiopsis is a smallish fly, with transparent wings, and a narrow thorax, stretching forward in a remarkable manner. It is a rare insect, and is chiefly found in woods and hedges.

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