The moths of the British Isles / by Richard South.

  • South, Richard.
Date:
[1907-1909]
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Credit: The moths of the British Isles / by Richard South. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    which is which without having to very closely investigate, or perhaps even touch the suspected object. As a general rule it is no doubt best to confine ourselves to one thing at a time, if the results are to be satisfactory and the work well done. In the present case, if he feels that way, the collector can relieve the mo- notony of trunk searching by operating in another direc- tion at the same time. Some moths prefer to re- pose on the branches, or on the leaves of trees, others among the herbage under trees ; these may be dis- turbed from their lurking places and caused to fall or take wing by jarring the boughs or brushing the undergrowth with a stick. Palings, especially old ones and those enclosing wooded parks, etc., are often frequented by numbers of moths. These should be examined as early as possible in the morning, although Fig. 8. Scarce Merveille du Jour at rest.
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