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An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4)
or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4) or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects

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AN

INTRODUCTION

TO

ENTOMOLOGY:

OR

ELEMENTS

OF THE

NATURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS:

WITH PLATES.

By WILLIAM KIRBY, M.A. F.R. and L.S.

RECTOR OF BARHAM,
AND

WILLIAM SPENCE, Esq. F.L.S.


IN FOUR VOLUMES.

VOL. II.

FIFTH EDITION.

LONDON:


PRINTED FOR
LONGMAN, REES, ORME, BROWN, AND GREEN,
PATERNOSTER ROW.
1828.

PRINTED BY RICHARD TAYLOR,
RED LION COURT, FLEET STREET.

CONTENTS OF VOL. II.

Letter   Page
 
XVI. Societies of Insects.  
  1. Imperfect Societies 1-25
 
XVII. Societies of Insects continued.  
  2. Perfect Societies.  
  White Ants. Ants 26-106
 
XVIII. Perfect Societies of Insects continued.  
  Wasps. Humble-bees 107-118
 
XIX. Perfect Societies of Insects continued.  
  Hive-bee 119-167
 
XX. Perfect Societies of Insects concluded.  
  Hive-bee 168-214
 
XXI. Means by which Insects defend themselves 215-266
 
XXII. Motions of Insects.  
  Larva and Pupa 267-299
 
XXIII. Motions of Insects continued.  
  Imago 300-370
 
XXIV. Noises produced by Insects 371-403
 
XXV. Luminous Insects 404-424
 
XXVI. Hybernation and Torpidity of Insects 425-459
 
XXVII. Instinct of Insects 460-523

AN INTRODUCTION TO ENTOMOLOGY.


LETTER XVI.

SOCIETIES OF INSECTS.

IMPERFECT SOCIETIES.

I see already, and I see it with pleasure, that you will not content yourself with being a mere collector of insects. To possess a cabinet well stored, and to know by what name each described individual which it contains should be distinguished, will not satisfy the love that is already

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