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Hemisphericiim, convex above, flat below, like the section of a glol>e . 



Lincare, oblong, equal in breadth throughout. 



Marginatum, with a free elevated margin. 



Manbrunaceum, nearly of the consistence of a leaf. 



^itidum, the surface smooth and shining. 



Niulum, not covered with either wool, hair, or bristles. 



Ohlongiaii, the transverse diameter much less than the longitudinal. 



Obovfitinn, inversely ovate, the narrow end downwards. 



Ohtit!iiun, blunt, roiuided at the apex. 



Orhicu/tttiim, the transverse diameter equal to the longitudinal. 



Ovale, egg-shaped, the outline at both extremities equal. 



Ovatiaii, the longitudinal diameter exceeding the transverse, and the 

 latter broader at the base than at tlie apex. 



Pilusiun, set with distinct long hairs. 



Plamim, the under part flat. 



Pubcscens, covered with soft hair. 



Petusuiii, terminating in an obtuse hollow. 



Rotundattu/i, the outline nearly circular, without corners. 



Rugosum, wrinkled, marked with waved and elevated lines, either 

 longitudinally or transversely. 



Scabnim, rough, with hard raised points. 



Serkeum, covered with soft shining hairs. 



Tomcntosiirn, covered with a soft down or wool. 

 CnusTACEUs, somewhat hard, elastic, resisting die impression of the 



finger. 

 Declauatum Insectlm, the insect arrived at its perfect state. 

 Discus, of the whig, elytra, &c. the middle bct^veen the base, the 



apex, the margin, and the suture (P/. 10. Jig. 5. a.) 

 ELYTRA, two crustaceous or coriaceous wings, expanded in flight, 

 when at rest covering the abdomen, and inclosing the membra- 

 naceous wings. (See p. 37.) The elytra are subject to great variety 

 in Colour, Markings, Sculpture, &c. and are distinguished by many 

 terms in common ^\ilh Abdutiicn, Ala, Thorax, c^c. They are called 



Ahbreviaia, vv'hen shorter than the abdomen. 



Aculeata, armed with small sharp points. 



Angustata, narrower than the back. 



Apex, the part at the extremity of the abdomen. {PI. 10. Jig. 5. d.) 



Attenuata, attenuated, blunt at the base, growing narrower at the 



apex. 

 BaHis, the part next the thorax. (PI. 10. fig. 5. c.) 

 Caaaliculatu, with deep hollow lines. 

 ^ Carinata, forming a ridge at the suture. 



Coudunata, undivided, joined together at the suture. 



Comexa, the surface elevated like the section of a sphere. 



