COLEOPTERA. — PIMELIIDiE. 323 



The sixth family, Pimelhd^* (or the Brachyglosses of Solier — 

 Pimeliarias Latr., with the omission of the terminal section), is 

 distinguished by having the elytra soldered together, the wings 

 rudimental or obsolete {Jig. 39. 13. Pimelia muricata, South of Eu- 

 rope) ; the palpi filiform, or with the terminal joint but slightly dilated 

 {Jig. 39. 17. maxilla), and not distinctly hatchet-shaped ; the mandi- 

 bles {Jig. 39. 16.) are bifid at the tips ; the maxillae concealed by the 

 mentum, which is very large, and not narrowed at the base, entirely 

 occupying the space formed by the oral cavity ; and the labium is 

 either entirely concealed or only slightly produced {Jig. 39. 14. under- 

 side of the head. Jig. 39. 15. labrum, and 39. 18. antenna of Pimelia). 



But few of this extensive family of beetles are found in this country ; 

 they are most abundant in southern and eastern Europe, and in the 

 deserts of Africa. But little is known of their habits: they shun the 

 light, and reside in salt or sandy situations, many frequenting the 

 shores of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean. Their colours are 

 black or obscure ; they are uncommonly sluggish, and on being alarmed 

 they emit a disagreeably fetid fluid, which in some species pi-oduces a 



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