ABSTRACT
Formerly, no poisonous or noxious reptile was a denizen of the islands, except centipedes; and these were not large in size or numerous. Since intercourse with other nations commenced, however, insects and vermin, the camp-followers of civilisation, have made their appearance. A small lizard was abundant. Few species of insects were found, but they numbered among them some which were destructive to vegetation, particularly a caterpillar, having the native name of pelua.
