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The Aurelians take this Moth by Sembling; their manner is, to go out with a live Hen in a Box which is covered down with Gauze or Crape; when they are come to the Appointed place … they set the Box upon the Ground, and stand ready with their Nets; the Cocks will quickly come and attempt to get at the hen. I have known great Numbers taken in one Hour’s time; and it may be depended on, that, if one goes with a Hen, in almost any Place of the Country, they will not fail of Success; not only the Eggers and Vapourers, but any Moth may be taken by Sembling …

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Howse, P.E., Stevens, I.D.R., Jones, O.T. (1998). Insect semiochemicals and communication. In: Insect Pheromones and their Use in Pest Management. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5344-7_1

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