Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 · New York, R. M. McBride & co. · leaf 168
matter until they actually suc-ceed in burying it, whereupon they deposit theireggs in the mass and thus provide a supply of foodfor their young larvae. Among the grass, weeds, plants, and brush offields and pastures a vast number of insects livethroughout the warmer months. You may wanderfor… … Fig. 2.7. Carrion or burying beetles at work these places are shy and retiring. The boy col-lector will find a wonderful number of specimensin such situations, and it is in this work that the 136 THE BOY COLLECTORS HANDBOOK stout, square-ended beating-net is used. Walk .through a field or pasture…
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