42n INSECTS ABROAD. 



Hymenoptera. Indeed, its specific name, procera, whicli signifies 

 something which is very mnch elongated, refers to its great 

 size. It is drawn of its proper dimensions. 



Even independent of its size, this is a really handsome insect. 

 The body is black, with some patches of yellow arranged as 

 shown in the illustration, and the bold and ample wings are 

 rich shining black, glossed with dark and almost metallic green. 

 The body is thickly clothed with dense furry hair. 



