APPENDIX. 



Page 3. 



In some insects, as for instance, in the Hymenaptera Terehrnntia, the tro- 

 chanters are composed of two joints instead of one. 



Page 10. 



Although most insects, at least in the perfect state, undoubtedly possess 

 the power of producing sounds, it does not follow that these are 

 always audible to us. 



Page 21. 



Cardiomera Genei, Bassi. (pi. 1, fig. 10) is a small black species with 

 striated elytra, and red legs and antennae. It is found in Sicily. 



Page 24. 



Cercyon Cassidceformis, Brulle (pi. 3, fig. 12), is a little beetle from Mada- 

 gascar, which derives its name from its resemblance to a Tortoise Beetle 

 {Cassida), It is dark shining brown, strongly punctured, with the 

 palpi and base of the antennae reddish. 



Page 27. 



Pselaphus Heisei, Herbst, (pi. 5, fig. 2), is not an uncommon species in 

 England. It is of a dark chestnut colour. 



Page 28. 



Although the Paussidce appear to be on friendly terms with the ants whose 

 nests they inhabit, they will sometimes devour the larvae and pup* 

 of their hosts. 



Page 34. 



Thoridus Mauritanicus, Luc. (pi. 7, fig. 1), inhabits Algeria ; it is shining 

 brown, with a slight reddish shade. 



Page 42. 



Bricoptis Variolosa, Gory (pi. 9, fig. 10), is a shining black species, found in 

 Madagascar. 



