“I should like to see this caterpillar that knows so much about plants.”
“Your desire shall be gratified without delay.” [[338]]
CHAPTER XLVI
A DESTRUCTIVE FAMILY
They went out to the garden and Uncle Paul hunted for some time in the cabbage bed before he found what he wanted.
“Here is the caterpillar we were talking about,” he announced at last. “It is of a delicate green color with three yellow stripes running lengthwise. Now you must make the acquaintance of the butterfly. Jules, go and bring me the net.”
European Cabbage Worm, natural size
a, worm or larva; b, pupa.