THE TETTIGONIAS. 



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the shape of tlie mark at the base lias gained for the insect its 

 specific name, which signifies "forked." The lower wings are 



i ^ i L uj 1^ luicata 



(Buck, bcailet, and Molet ) 



dark brown, edged with very pale brown, and the abdomen is 

 shining metallic violet. 



Perhaps many of my readers may remember the pretty 

 little Tettigonias, that look 

 so much like beetles, and 

 whose brilliant colours are ^^.^ 

 so lovely as the insects 

 march about the white 

 fiowers which they love. 

 The insect which now comes 

 before us belongs to this 

 group, and, although not 

 possessing the vivid colour- 

 ing of its lesser British re- 

 latives, is yet a pretty crea- 

 ture, its markings being 

 bold in form and rich in 

 colour. 



The ground hue of the upper wings is yellow, and upon it ari 



f'lG 4s0 — Procoiiia atra. 

 (Brown and yellow.) 



