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its back exposed, thus differing considerably from the 

 English Water-boatman (Notonecta glauca), whose keel-like 

 back is kept beneath the water, while the two long hind- 

 legs are rapidly moved backwards and forwards like oars. 



Family Scutellerid.e. 



Cermatuhis nasalis (Plate XX., fig. 6, 6a larva). 



This insect may be beaten out of various trees during 

 the summer, and is usually taken in some abundance in 

 February amongst white rata blossoms, on which it may 

 be often observed sucking the honey from the blossoms 

 with its long rostrum. Its larva, which is represented at 

 Fig. 6a, is found in similar situations. 



This concludes the series of insects I have selected as 

 representative of the several orders in New Zealand. The 

 brief sketch of entomology thus given is of necessity ex- 

 tremely fragmentary, and many important groups and 

 families are entirely unrepresented. Should, however, this 

 little book induce some of its readers to investigate insects 

 for themselves, I shall feel that my efforts have been amply 

 rewarded. 



THE END. 



