Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 566
uccessful defense, but to fightaggressively when attacked. The most prom-inent among these is the well-known Sphecius,or cicada-killer, called also the sand-hill hornet.This formidable warrior is remarkable for itsbeauty, great size, swift flight, and the length ofits venomous sting. It is probable… … HURLS ITSELF ON THE BACK OF THE UNSUSPECTING WASP. 1036 NATURE AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG FOLKS. [Sept.
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