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EXPLANATION OF FIGURES. 



Fig. 1. Polyporus lucidus with upper surface partly removed showing 



larvae of Megalodacne fasciata Fab. 

 Fig. 2. Cicada pupal skin embedded in lower surface of Fomes applanatus. 

 Fig. 3. Lower surface of Polyporus lucidus showing oval egg capsules of 



Bolitotherus cornutus (Panz.) at lower left-hand corner, (large ovals are 



egg capsules). 

 Fig. 4. Excrement thrown out on upper surface of Polyporus lucidus by 



larvae of Megalodacne fasciata Fab. 

 Fig. 5. Section of Fomes applanatus showing a specimen of Bolitotherus 



cornutus embedded in upper surface. The beetle was alive when observed 



and the fungus had covered almost its entire dorsal surface. 

 Fig. 6. Lower surface of Polyporus gilvus showing cone-shaped structures 



built by Brachyds brevicollis Casey. 

 Fig. 7. Section through Fomes applanatus showing work and larvae of 



Bolitotherus cornutus. 



