Note 747 — LETTER XXXII.
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Stoll Cigales, t. xviii. f. a b c. Grillons t. iv. f. 16-18. This singular animal, which was found by Mr. Patterson at the Cape of Good Hope, is stated to be an aquatic; and affords the only known instance of an Orthopterous insect inhabiting the waters. The Gryllotalpa loves the vicinity of water.