Zoology.-] NATURAL HISTORY OF VICTORIA. ^Insects. 



of slightly decomposing soft parts, and in the living insects are 

 leaf-green like the other green parts. 



A rare species, occurring in the warmer northern parts of Vic- 

 toria. The specimen figured is from Inglewood, and was procured 

 for the National Museum from Mr. Plant, who found it. 



Explanation of Figures. 



Plates 69 & 70. — Fig. 1, female, with wings extended as in flight, natural size, seen from 

 below, to show the great extent of the scarlet on the under-side. Fig. la, upper surface of 

 same specimen, to show the small extent of the red capable of being entirely covered and 

 concealed by the upper tegmina when at rest. Fig. lb, head, prothorax, and base of antennae, 

 magnified. Fig. Ic, terminal joints of body, showing styles and ovipositor, magnified. 



Frederick McCoy. 



By Authority : John Ferres, Government Printer. 



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