FIRE BEETLES AS LANTERNS.

The Aztecs of Mexico were accustomed to use these insects to light themthrough the forests by night. Fastening them to their hands and feet,they passed flaming along. It is said that the Mexicans still use them forthis purpose. The fire beetle is shown to the left of this inscription.

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