But their habits are the same, for which reason this confusion does not injuriously affect the order of ideas in the present chapter .-- Author's Note.) Similar in form and colouring, both possess a like talent for architecture; and this talent is expressed in a work of the highest perfection which charms the most untutored eye.

Their dwelling is a masterpiece.

The Eumenes follow the profession of arms, which is unfavourable to artistic effort; they stab a prey with their sting; they pillage and plunder.

They are predatory Hymenoptera, victualling their grubs with caterpillars.

It will be interesting to compare their habits with those of the operator on the Grey Worm.