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Lutose. — Apparently or absolutely covered with 

 dirt. (Many beetles tliat live in clay soil are 

 always thus covered, for example the sjDecies 

 of the genera Arida, Meleus variolosus.) (L. 

 Into, are, to besmear.) 



Lutosus. — The colour of yellow-clay. (L. luteiis.) 



Lyrate. — Lyre-shaped ; cut into several transverse 

 segments, and gradually enlarging towards the 

 extremity, (L. lyra, a lyre.) 



Macrolabia. — The term applied to the longer 

 forms of forceps of the Forficulidae (Earwigs) 

 when these organs are of -variable length. (Burr.) 

 (Gr. mackros, long, and L. labia, a lip [?]). 



Macula. — A large angular spot, of a dark colour, 

 upon a uniform surface. (L. a spot.) 



Maculate. — Possessing maculse. (L. macula.) 



Macular fascia. — A fascia consisting of distinct 

 spots. (L. macula, and fascia, a band.) 



Maculate. — -Possessing maculse. (L. macvla.) 



Maerianum. — The segment of the postpectus 

 situated one on each side behind the acetabulum 

 and parapleurum ; it supports the posterior 

 legs (Say). 



Magaritaceous. — (Splendour). Glossy white with 

 changeable tints of purple, green, and blue. 

 Like the splendour of pearls ; like mother-of- 

 pearl. (Gr. margarites, a pearl.) 



