HISTORY OF ENTOMOLOGY. 485 
paratus, ofie of the most acute of anatomical physiolo- 
gists, M. Chabrier, — have all contributed greatly to the 
elucidation of this interesting part of the science. In 
our own country very little has hitherto been effected 
in this line; but a learned Oxford Professor (Kidd) has 
presented to the Royal Society an account of the anato- 
my of the Mole-cricket, which entitles him to an eminent 
station amongst the above worthies. 
I may likewise further observe, that the pictorial de- 
partment of Entomology was, during the period I am 
speaking of, carried to its greatest perfection. Painters 
of insects formerly were satisfied with giving a repre- 
sentation generally correct, without attempting a faithful 
delineation of all the minor parts, particularly as to 
number ; — for instance, the joints of the antennas and 
tarsi, the areolets of the wings, &c. : but now no one 
gives satisfaction as an entomological artist unless he is 
accurate in these respects. 
I am, &c. 
