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Thus there are thirty-six species of insects known by the moderns, of which we think we have determined the corresponding names in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin.

VI. Conclusion.—In France at the present day, 800,000 hectares [1,976,914 acres] of land are planted with the vine, the fruit of which, converted into wine, yields an annual produce of 760,000,000 francs, [30,158,730l. sterling.] The consideration therefore of the insects destructive of a plant which is the source of so much wealth does not appear superfluous; and to lessen my regret at having so long occupied the time devoted by the Academy to researches of more importance, I would at least persuade myself that these minute inquiries are not devoid either of interest or of utility.