The Aztecs of Mexico were accustomed to use these insects to light them through the forests by night. Fastening them to their hands and feet, they passed flaming along. It is said that the Mexicans still use them for this purpose. The fire beetle is shown to the left of this inscription. INTERESTING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE STRANGE AND CURIOUS IN THE INSECT WORLD…
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