The caterpillars are eviscerated; each by a single beetle, or by several simultaneously.

In less than fifteen minutes the flock is completely exterminated.

Nothing remains but a few shapeless fragments, which are carried hither and thither, to be consumed at leisure under the shelter of the wooden board.

One well-fed beetle decamps, his booty in his jaws, hoping to finish his feast in peace.

He is met by companions who are attracted by the morsel hanging from the mandibles of the fugitive, and audaciously attempt to rob him.
First two, then three, they all endeavour to deprive the legitimate owner of his prize.