164 BEETLES. 



* H. {Longitarsus) verhasci, l*anz. (Plate XX., Fig. 24). Pale 

 brownish - yellow, with the suture and the hind femora 

 frequently pitchy-brown. It is local, but common where it 

 occurs, on mullein. 



* H. (Sphccroderma) tcsiacea, Panz. (I'latc XX., Fig. 25). 

 This species is hemispherical and orange-coloured. It is 

 common on low plants. 



Genus Hispa, Linn. 



Head produced. Pronotum broader than long, and like the 

 wing-cases covered with long spines. 



H. atra, Linn. (Plate XX., Fig. 26). Dull black, with a long 

 spine at the end of the first joint of the antennie, and a short 

 one on the second joint. It is found on grass growing in 

 sandy places. It is common in many parts of the Continent. 



Genus Cassida, Linn. 



Head hidden under the pronotum. Elytra rounded at the 

 extremity, much broader than the abdomen, with a raised 

 lateral margin. They live on low plants. Most of these 

 species have a beautiful golden or silvery gloss, which dis- 

 appears soon after death. 



C. austriaca, Fabr. (Plate XX., Fig. 27). Eusty-brown, with 

 black spots ; during life with a golden shine. Both larva and 

 beetle are found on meadow-sage. It is a South European 

 species. 



* C. murrcca, Linn. (Plate XX., Fig. 28). Pounded oval, 

 reddish-brown above, black beneath. The legs are also black. 

 The beetle and larva are both found on mint and Inula. It is 

 scarce. 



* C. vibex, Linn, (ruhir/inosa, Illig.), (Plate XX.., Fig. 29). 

 Green, with a triangular reddish-brown mark at the base of the 

 elytra. It is found most frequently on thistles. 



