TIQER=BEETLES. 



LAMELLICORNIA. Tarsi 5-jointed; antennae with 

 the three, or more, terminal joints leaf-like (or at least 

 broader than the others), forming a club, the leaves of 

 which are movable and, in repose, fit together so as to 

 appear to be one piece. See p. 324. 



PHYTOPHAGA. Tarsi apparently 4-jointed, the 

 three basal joints usually densely set with cushion-like 

 pubescence beneath; the third joint different from the 

 others in form, being divided into two lobes, or grooved 

 on its upper surface so as to allow the fourth joint to be 

 inserted near its base instead of at its extremity; sometimes 

 the tarsus is distinctly 5-jointed, a very small fourth joint 

 being apparent. Head not forming a definite prolonged 

 beak. See p. 336. 



HETEROMERA. Front and middle tarsi 5-jointed, 

 hind tarsi 4-jointed; other characters variable. See p. 380. 



RHYNCHOPHORA. Head usually more or Jess pro- 

 longed in front to form a snout or beak; tarsi apparently 

 4-jointed but with a very minute additional joint at the 

 extreme base of the last joint, usually at least the third 

 joint broad and densely pubescent beneath. See p. 393. 



ADEPHAGA 



These are typically carnivorous, both as larvae and as 

 adults. The larvae, which are usually very active, have 

 two claws on each tarsus. The Cicindelidse and Carabidas 

 are terrestrial and bear numerous fine, erect, bristle-like 

 hairs, especially beneath; the others are aquatic and very 

 smooth. 



ClCINDELID^E 



The adult Tiger-beetles have their eleven- jointed antennae 

 fastened to the front of the head above the base of the 

 mandibles. These beetles have much recumbent hair, 

 as well as erect bristles; the eyes are prominent; the head 

 is held vertically and is wider than the thorax. "They 

 are long-legged, rather slender, active beetles, predatory 

 in habit, living usually in open sandy places, and flying 

 readily when disturbed. The larvae are uncouth creatures, 

 with large head and prominent jaws, that live in vertical 



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