132 BEETLES. 



* E. tortrix, Linn. (Plate XIY., Fig. 2). Brownish-yellow, 

 with grey pubescence. Elytra slightly punctate-striate. It 

 is found on beech-trees and willows. 



Genus Balaninus, Germ. 



Body broadest in the middle. Proboscis very long and 

 slender, often as long as the entire body. Wing-cases- 

 elongated, heart-shaped, the pygidium more or less projecting. 

 They live on bushes, and drop to the ground at the least 

 movement. 



* B. nucum, Linn., the Nut Weevil (Plate XIV., Fig. 3); 



This species is covered with grey scales. The proboscis i& 



only slightly curved in the male, but strongly curved in 



the female. The larva of this beetle is the white worm 



found in hazel-nuts. One or two allied species infest acorns. 



and oak-galls. 



Genus Anthonomus, Germ. 



Body expanded beyond the middle, winged. Scutellum 

 somewhat raised. Eyes projecting. They are small beetles- 

 which live on flowers and bushes, and often cause considerable 

 damage to these. 



* A. pomorum, Linn. (Plate XIV., Fig. 4). This beetle 

 is covered with fine grey pubescence, with blackish markings- 

 on the elytra. It hibernates in the crevices of trees, and 

 lays its eggs in the buds of the apple. The larva lives on 

 the stamens, and is much dreaded on account of its ravages. 



Genus Okchestes, Illig. 



Body winged. Scutellum small but distinct. Hind femora; 

 thickened. They are for the most part small species which 

 live on leaves, and have the power of jumping. The larvae.- 

 mine the leaves. 



