Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 478
one to study,seeming as if put together with the greatest of skill. Ishould like to know more about both of these insects. Elsie L. Eaton.(Age 15.) Only a few of the letters mentioned No. 5.Of these the following is the best: Chester, Pa.Dear St. Nicholas: No. 5 is the Tingis of the syc-amore-tree,… … THE LACE-BUG(TINGIS). It is often called THE PRIONUS BEETLE. G. Ellis Roland Ullman.(Age 12.) Comstock also says, Dainty as fairy bridesare these tiny, lace-drapedinsects. The illustrationis from a view of the in-sect enlarged about ten times,the lace-bug. A few letters gave accurate…
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