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Show 1887.] VALUE OF COLOUR AND MARKINGS IN INSECTS. 257 (continued). Experimental evidence. E. B. Poulton. OF OTHER CLASSES (continued). Aphis hederce freely eaten by young Hylce. Eaten greedily and in almost any numbers by Lizards of all the species and by Hyla. The latter was especially keen in capturing them, but did not much care for the larvae, which, with the pupae, were eaten in large numbers by the Lizards. Keenly relished by the Frogs ... The males eaten in large numbers by young Hylce. J. Jenner Weir. Aphides? sp., eaten by L. viridis, L. agilis, and Z. vivipara. On another occasion hardly noticed by the Lizards. Refused by the Lizards after tasting. Eaten with relish by all the species of Lizards, and in very large numbers. The larvse and pupae also eaten. Eaten voraciously by all the Lizards. Eaten by Lacerta viridis. Eaten with avidity by the Lizards. Other observers. ' Eaten by L. viridis (A. G. Butler). Eristalis imlpinus eaten in large numbers by L. viridis (A. G. Butler). Well known to be the favourite food of Pheasants &c. In this case the species is formica rut a. Bearing upon Wallace's converse suggestion. Conclusion for Aphides ? sp.: probably as above: the Lizards evidently dislike the taste, but will eat the insects when hungry. The treatment of Aphis hederce supports conclusions. The unpleasant qualities evidently a defence in this case. Strong support. Strong support. Strong support. Support. It would be exceedingly interesting to compare the behaviour of Lizards and birds towards the male and female insects. Support. Support. Support. Support. Support. |