December 15, 1774

Posted by sydney on Dec 15th, 1774

The air abounds with insects dancing about over the evergreen trees.  They seem to be of the genus tipula, & empis.  Phalaenae come out in the evening they seem to be much hardier than the papiliones, appearing in mild weather all the winter through.  Full moon.

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