[A] Stephens’ Illustrations, vol. i., p. 72, note.
[B] Contemplation de la Nature, part ii. ch. 42.
[C] The original observations in this volume which are marked by the initials J. R., are by J. Rennie, A.M., A.L.S., and those which are enclosed in brackets are by the Rev. J. G. Wood, M.A., F.L.S.
[D] Introduction to Entomology, vol. i.
[E] Dunciad, book iv.
[F] Humboldt, Voyage, lib. vii., ch. 20.
[G] Amer. Ornith., i., p. 144.
[H] Amer. Ornith., iii., p. 21.
[I] Blumenbach; see also Insect Transformations, p. 231.