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BEETLES. 



with the head sunk into the fore part of the body up 

 to the eyes. 



The figures will give a better idea of the appearance 

 of these Beetles than any description. 



Fig. 91. — Mustard Beetle, nat. size and magnified ; grub, magnified. 



The Turnip Flea Beetles are well known for their 

 leaping powers. They live during winter under clods^ 

 or in dry stone walls, or any convenient shelter, and 



Fio. 92. — Turnip Flea Beetle, eggs, maggot, and pupa; nat. size 

 and magnified. 



come out with sunshine in spring. Then they feed 

 on any plant of the Cabbage kind ; Charlock is an 



