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autumn. The eggs are glued to the bark of trees, and are cov- 
ered by water-proof gum or varnish, which effectually protects 
them against rain. This gum, which eventually dries and 
hardens, does not prevent the young bugs from hatching when 
they push away the lid-like ends of the eggs. 
Fic. 26.—Milyas cinctus Fab; a, adult; b, beak. Aiter Riley. Div. of Entomology, 
Dep. of Agriculture. 
Apiomerus crassipes Fab. 
This broad, ropust, somewhat nairy pug, with a stom, chick 
head, large and round eyes, a deep depression back of the eyes, 
Fic. 27.—Apiomerus crassipes Fab. Original. 
