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our well-kiiowu Rose l^eetles, while others have the elytra 

 covered with bold parallel ridges. The name Pupilia has, un- 

 fortunately, no signification at all, being merely a classical 

 proper name. The group of Anomalides is familiar to all ento- 

 mologists on account of the pretty little June Bug {Phyllopertha 

 horticola), which often occurs in such swarms as to do great 

 damage in fields and gardens. Anglers use the insect as a bait, 

 chiefly employing it in "dibbing" for chub and other fish. 



The very extraordinary Beetle which is shown in the accom- 

 panying illustration belongs to another group, the Pelidnotidte, 

 of which we have no British examples. It was first discovered 

 in Peru by Humboldt, and is now known to be tolerably 



Fio. 60. — Chi-y.sopViora chrysuc'lildra. 

 (Golden green, glossed with crimson) 



common in some parts of the year. As is often the case among 

 insects, and especially among Beetles, the chief peculiarities of 

 structure only exist in the male sex. Indeed, in this, as well 

 as in many other Beetles, the males and females liave b.ecn 

 described by different names as two distinct species. 



The colour of this splendid insect is indicated by its scientific 

 name, both being formed from the Greek. The generic title, 

 Chrysophora, signifies "gold-bearer," and the specific name, 

 chrysocMora, signifies "golden green." The leading hue of this 



