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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 2 (June 2, 1930)

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The science and study of insects, known as “entomology,” has come into great prominence of recent years. It is an extremely fascinating and aborbing study; the wonders are inexhaustible, rather do they appear to multiply and increase the further they are delved into. New Zealand offers a rich field for investigation and research to the young entomologist, who should bear in mind that many of the world's greatest enterprises have resulted from small beginnings. Should these “Life Stories” prove productive, as it is hoped they may, then their publication will indeed be amply rewarded.

There are very many forms of insect life that are most injurious to the physical and economic conditions of man; these, if permitted to increase without restraint, would cause absolute world disaster. Nature, who is the greatest of economists, has evolved an antidote against such a catastrophe by creating other insects, known technically as “parasites,” to destroy and keep in check those that are injurious; and, man, by closely studying her methods, has been able to utilize them to his own advantage.