EUPLEXOPTERA 



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short, veinless, and meeting in a straight hne when at rest, 

 the second pair of which fold both lengthwise and crosswise; 

 biting mouth parts; forceps-like caudal appendages; incom- 

 plete metamorphosis. 



Fig. 35. — Labia minor. (After Luggor.) 



These forms resemble ro\'e l)eetles in appearance, being 

 very long and slender, but difi'er in having the caudal appen- 

 dages. They are found in the southern part of the United 

 States and on the Pacific Coast, and are very common in 

 parts of Europe, where they are troublesome, because of 

 their habit of feeding on flowers and fruits. 



