| 单词 | ichneumon |
| 例句 | The ichneumon wasp was a challenge to Darwin’s already diminishing faith. Ian McEwan: Trump's poetry was hatred. What about the prose? 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z And though it isn’t a beetle, the elegant pipe cleaner, an ichneumon wasp, looks as if it’s preening for its first portrait as a principal ballet dancer. Books: The French Painter Bernard Durin’s Close Look at Insect Life 2013-12-02T22:23:58Z The Kimberly diamond mines are said to have been disclosed by the burrowings of an ichneumon, which fetched a brilliant stone to the sunlight. The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines 2012-02-18T03:00:17.387Z "And we also missed the ichneumon," Viola reminded her brother. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z They kept harmless snakes in their houses to feed on the rats and mice, just as we do cats, or the Copts did the ichneumons. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z For this reason the ichneumons were embalmed as public benefactors, and their bodies are still found lying in state in some of the pyramids. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z Another great family of the Hymenoptera is that of the ichneumons; the females lay their eggs either in or on other insects, within the bodies of which the larvæ live. On the Origin and Metamorphoses of Insects 2011-12-05T03:00:46.667Z Two roe-deer were reported to have broken back, and several mongoose, or ichneumon, were also observed during these drives, but were always permitted to pass. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z We find, moreover, that where these creatures abound there may often be found a small animal—the ichneumon—whose instinct teaches it to seek for and destroy the eggs of the saurian. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z Captain Brown records an experiment in which the ichneumon was placed in a room with a poisonous serpent which it tried to avoid. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z When he had finished his entry, she said: "You have not mentioned my coming to you, and how we looked for ichneumon flies together." Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z To this order belong the gallflies, the sawflies, the ichneumons, and, above all, the ants and bees. On the Origin and Metamorphoses of Insects 2011-12-05T03:00:46.667Z The showmen were packing their monkeys, ostrich, and ichneumon, temporarily hobbling their elephant, and counting up the proceeds of the day, and making ready for a fresh swindle upon some adjacent town. The Puddleford Papers, Or Humors of the West 2011-07-12T02:00:33.027Z Other small animals including hyenas, bears, ichneumon, birds, etc., Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus 2011-05-27T02:00:18.113Z Though perfectly tame in captivity, the natural instincts of the ichneumon are only dormant, as the following illustration will show. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z I know I count for absolutely nothing in the important experiences of a naturalist, but—I did look very hard for ichneumon flies. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z In the Arabic version a weasel takes the place of the ichneumon. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z Oh, yes; along comes the ichneumon fly and by a skillful blow on the spine paralyzes him and then thrusts under his skin an egg to be warmed into life by its departing heat. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z Thus Bleek tells us that the tortoise changes clicks in labials, the ichneumon in palatals, the jackal substitutes linguo-palatals for labials, while the moon, hare, and ant-eater use "a most unpronounceable click" of their own. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z Essay on the Nature of Various Animals", "I had an ichneumon very young, which I brought up. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z She could look for ichneumon flies in the morning. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z Whilst I am absent, watch the boy, lest he gets injured by the ichneumon.” Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z Had it not been for its natural enemy, the ichneumon, this reptile would have increased to an alarming extent in the Nile countries. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z The ancient Egyptians carried the art to great perfection, and embalmed not only human beings, but cats, crocodiles, ichneumons, and other sacred animals. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z The numerous small worm-like creatures often found are the caterpillar stages of another insect, an ichneumon fly, which laid its eggs under the skin of the tussock caterpillar. A Guide for the Study of Animals 2011-01-18T03:00:14.913Z To-morrow I shall look very hard for an ichneumon fly for you——" "But your discovery will make you famous, Miss Cassillis——" "Why—why, it's for you that I am going to search so hard! Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z In crept a black snake, and attempted to bite the child; but the ichneumon rushed at it, and tore it in pieces. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z The porcupine, the squirrel, the civet cat, the ichneumon and the otter are common. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" The larv� thus imprisoned have the full benefit of fresh air and light, and are also free from the attacks of ichneumon flies. Butterflies and Moths (British) Besides the ichneumons, mentioned above, the feathered tribes do much towards keeping them down. British Butterfiles Figures and Descriptions of Every Native Species And thus they are, as seen in tigers, hyenas, bears, cats, foxes, ichneumons, etc., compared with rabbits, sheep, etc. The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology In this ancient Indian book the story runs as follows:— A Brahmin named Devasaman had a wife, who gave birth to a son, and also to an ichneumon. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z In the typical mongooses or ichneumons, Herpestes, the dental formula is i. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" Many of the insect-feeding birds commit fearful havoc among their larv�, and often chase the perfect insects on the wing, but perhaps their greatest enemy is the ichneumon fly. Butterflies and Moths (British) But every once in awhile some little wasp, or fly, or shining-winged beetle, or gauzy ichneumon, would alight on the alluring lip, pause, and peer down into the pitcher. The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life But the story of the ichneumon or mongoose is a fable. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" But she feared the ichneumon might not love his brother. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z The forest regions of Cochin-China harbour the tiger, panther, leopard, tiger-cat, ichneumon, wild boar, deer, buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant, as well as many varieties of monkeys and rats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" In one nome or division of the kingdom the crocodile was sacred; in another he was regarded with dislike, and the ichneumon, that was supposed to be his destroyer, was deified. The Cat of Bubastes A Tale of Ancient Egypt These intruders consisted of small red ants, a diminutive beetle, and a series formed by a minute chalcid, parasitic on a larger chalcid, which was parasitic on an ichneumon, which was parasitic on the spider. Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside Next year there will come up new ichneumon flies to sting fresh caterpillars and repeat the entire process. The Meaning of Evolution This work dates from 668; and in it the creature is an ichneumon. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z The ichneumon and the shrewmouse were also held sacred, though not identified with a human god. The Religion of Ancient Egypt They are a smaller kind than our own; and though found wild in the country, they are far less numerous than wasps, hornets, and ichneumons. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Linneus describes seventy-seven species of the ichneumon fly, some of which have a sting as long and some twice as long as their bodies. The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society A Poem, with Philosophical Notes It is a pretty little animal, a species of ichneumon with catlike habits and a very prying disposition. Norman Vallery or, How to Overcome Evil with Good There is a curious creature, called the quash, resembling the ichneumon, which possesses a peculiarly fetid smell, and is known for its powerful, lacerating teeth. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America This is of the usual long, oval form of the larvæ of the ichneumons, and the body has thirteen segments exclusive of the head. Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses Be kind to the bison! and let the jackal In the light of thy love have a share; And coax the ichneumon to grow a new tail, And have lots of larks in its lair! The Book of Humorous Verse Besides the Egyptian ichneumon, there are several other species in Africa—one belonging to Abyssinia, and no less than six to the countries near the Cape. Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found A Book of Zoology for Boys Flies: —Robber, 8; bluebottle, 8; harvest ichneumon, 45, 77, 96. My Studio Neighbors So would the race of ichneumons be preserved. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character The "imaginal disks" or rudimentary portions destined to develop and form the skin of the adult, or imago, arise in the pupa state, which resembles that of other ichneumons. Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses By the ichneumon on the writhing worm, By the swift, far-flung poison of the germ, By soft and foul brought out of hard and firm, Oh, hear! A Cluster of Grapes A Book of Twentieth Century Poetry The breeding place of certain of the ichneumons is the body of a caterpillar. The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals “Oh, that plant that the ichneumon resorts to when bitten,” exclaimed Macallan. The King's Own Suppose, for instance, the ichneumon flies were decimated, what a time it would be for the caterpillars! "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character Another interesting point is, that while the larvæ vary so remarkably in form, the adult ichneumon flies are remarkably similar to one another. Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses It seems clear that ichneumon grubs and the like which hatch inside a caterpillar and eat it alive are not so much parasites as "beasts of prey" working from within. The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) A Plain Story Simply Told The ichneumon may be seen busily searching the bushes for her victim. The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals Luckily an ichneumon happened to be standing close by, amazed at the strange spectacle, and the fox implored it to intercede for him. Arabic Authors A Manual of Arabian History and Literature Once, and once only, the ichneumon marked him down. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character This deciduous stage of the ichneumon may accordingly be termed the prelarval stage. Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses In the family history an ichneumon, an elephant, a monkey and an eland all figure. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" If some other ichneumon has preceded her, she recognizes the fact at once, and will not deposit her egg, but will go in search of another grub. The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals Accordingly, the ichneumon addressed the camel in the following strain: 'Friend giant! it is meet that the strong, hoping for an eternal reward, should have mercy upon the weak! Arabic Authors A Manual of Arabian History and Literature He was just a shade too light for nature, and the ichneumon has a pretty sense of colour. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character Dr. Gray says it is very like the African H. ichneumon, only paler. Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon "It's my belief," shouted Quint, "that you want that medal yourself, and that you put an ichneumon fly in my breeding-cage in hopes it would sting the eggs of the Silver Moon." Police!!! The chrysalis discloses, not a butterfly, but an ichneumon. The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals The mimicry of ichneumon flies by spiders was noted some years ago by Mr. Herbert Smith. A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. The little Emperor was fat and well-liking—an ideal créche for young ichneumons; but the little Emperor was very wide-awake. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character It is a ghoulish and ogreish idea, but it really seems as if the elder Milton quartered his progeny upon his debtors, as the ichneumon fly quarters hers upon caterpillars. Life of John Milton "If you found an ichneumon fly there," retorted Boomly, "you probably hatched it in mistake for a butterfly!" Police!!! But the conduct of the ant, and of some species of the ichneumon fly in the incubation of their eggs, is equal to any exertion of human science. Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life While spiders most commonly mimic ants, we hear also of their imitating beetles, snail-shells, ichneumons and horseflies. A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. The ichneumon fondly imagines that I am already occupied. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character The creature is a sort of ichneumon, with a long body, extending back of his hind legs, which gradually decreases in size till it becomes his tail. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East So first he sneaked in here and put an ichneumon fly in my breeding-cage. Police!!! He rose from reading Insect Architecture, with the observation, "God reigns in a community of ants and ichneumons, as visibly as among living men or mighty seraphim!" The Biography of Robert Murray M'Cheyne In this way, although one or two of the cocoons may be pierced by the ichneumon, there is a chance that part of the brood may survive. A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. When Hephæstion was absent on some business, he wrote to him to say that Kraterus had been struck in the thighs with Perdikkas's spear, while they were amusing themselves by baiting an ichneumon. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. I had a tame mongoose, a sort of ichneumon. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Each is wriggling about like a snake in the presence of an ichneumon. Great Britain and the American Civil War There are two species of spiders and a species of ichneumon fly that destroy them. Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 The gad-fly pierces the skin of the animal, laying its eggs beneath, just as the ichneumon makes use of a caterpillar to provide a host for its progeny. Grain and Chaff from an English Manor I examined numbers of them, and found the scarlet egg of the ichneumon fly under many of the shards. Through the Mackenzie Basin A Narrative of the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899 Of nouns in on, derived from Greek, the greater part always form the plural regularly; as, etymons, gnomons, ichneumons, myrmidons, phlegmons, trigons, tetragons, pentagons, hexagons, heptagons, octagons, enneagons, decagons, hendecagons, dodecagons, polygons. The Grammar of English Grammars There are several species of ichneumon which make thinnings among the caterpillars of the cabbage butterfly. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 339, November 8, 1828 I also saw several battles between large serpents and ichneumons. A Woman's Journey Round the World "Well, some call them that, and some call them ichneumon," said the man. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes He sent Hephaestion, who was absent about some business, word how while they were fighting for their diversion with an ichneumon, Craterus was by chance run through both thighs with Perdiccas's javelin. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Darting Arab urchins hawked tame ichneumons, or shouted newspapers for sale—English, American, Greek, French, German, Italian, and Turkish. It Happened in Egypt "They are the ichneumons," cried a crowd of winged insects. Piccolissima A mouse and an ichneumon once dwelt in the house of a peasant who was very poor; and when one of his friends sickened, the doctor prescribed him husked sesame. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 All—flies, ichneumon flies and beetles—scrupulously spare their foster mother; they are careful not to tear her skin, so that the vessel may keep its liquid good to the last. The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography There is an immense variety of vermin throughout Ceylon, including many of that useful species the ichneumon, who in courage and strength stands first of his tribe. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon Turning to the corresponding number in the Brazilian note-book we find this record: "It runs rapidly like an ichneumon or wasp, of which it has the appearance." Darwin and Modern Science Usually the hero is a dog, but sometimes a falcon, an ichneumon, an insect, or even a man. Myths and myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology Now when the ichneumon saw the grain, she went up to it and fell to carrying it away to her hole, and she toiled all day, till she had borne off the most of it. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 The ichneumon as a pet becomes too tame and will not leave its master: when enraged it emits an offensive stench. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 No matter how venomous the snake, the ichneumon, or mongoose, goes straight at him, and never gives up the contest until the snake is vanquished. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon |
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