FWet part. The attacks of this insect, lye autumn, arc very troublesome, both to man and beast; from both which it sucks blood with its proboscis.

The succeeding genus, .silos, is nearly as long as a hornet, but of a more slender shape; and though of a formidable aspect, is incapa bic of causing much pain. It preys on the smaller insects, and proceeds from a smooth, yellowish white, subterraneous larva, without legs. The larger species is found in the north em parts of Europe; especially in Lpland,

Tie genus Bombilius, or Buzz-fly, has a resemblance to the smaller kinds of humble bees, being thickly covered with ipright, downy hair. They fly swiftly, and are in the frequent habit of hovering over a flower with out settling; vibrating their wings, s if nncer thin mu thur choice, and dirtui   ~~ ~ c t t

UlOfl II   seen iii spring, in gardens

and fields, and may be easily known by its downy, bee-like body, and its straight, sharp pointed proboscis.

The last genus of this order is the Iiippo bosca. Amongst those o the Euwpean kinds there are but few species: that of the hippo bosca equina, or horse-fly, is the riiost coin mon. it sucks blood from lioracs and cattle,

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