W.G.M.J. BARKER.
Footnote 1:[(return)]
Thy is pronounced as thee.
[We have received many other communications respecting the epithet of this insect—so great a favourite with children. ALICUI and several other correspondents incline to L.B.L.'s opinion that it takes its name from a fancied resemblance of its bright wing-cases to the episcopal cope or chasuble. J.T. reminds us that St. Barnabas has been distinguished of old by the title of bright, as in the old proverbial distich intended to mark the day of his festival according to the Old Style (21st June):—
"Barnaby bright!
The longest day and the shortest night."
While F.E. furnishes us with another and happier version of the Norfolk popular rhyme:—
"Bishop, Bishop Barnabee,
Tell me when my wedding be;
If it be to-morrow day,
Take your wings and fly away!