MUTILLA. MUTILLA. 
Generic Character. 
AntenntB filiformes. 
Corpus pubescens: thorax 
postice retusus. 
Ahe nullae plerisque. 
Aadeus punctorius, recon- 
ditus. 
Antenrae filiform. 
Body downy; thorax rctuse 
beliind. 
TFings none in general. 
Sting concealed. 
In many particulars the insects of this genus 
resemble those of the immediately preceding, but 
are of larger size, and more lively colours. The 
principal European species, the Aliitilla Eiiropcea 
of Linnaeus, is a beautiful animal, of a deep black 
colour, of a silky or velvety surface, with the tho- 
rax rufous in front, and sometimes entirely so, 
and the abdomen marked by two white bands, a 
yellowish cast or gloss often appearing ‘on the 
whole. It is found in woods and fields, beneath 
moss, &c. measures about half an inch in length. 
It appears to live in small societies in the manner 
of ants, some individuals being winged, and others 
apterous. 
Alutilla Occident alls of Linnaeus is of a bright 
red colour, with a velvety surface, and is marked 
by a black band across the abdomen. It is a na- 
tive of many parts of North America. 
