742 F, MUIR AND J. 0. KERSHAW. 
apparently the pillar serves to keep the eggs clear of the 
cavity walls and allows the female to reach and examine the 
Fie. 1.—Eges in ege-chamber. 
Fria. 3.—Dorsal view of newly-hatched animal. 1—12 the tergites 
of the trunk segments. 
Fia. 4.— Ventral view of mid-segments of adult. p. Semi-chitinous 
pedigerous sternite. m. Membrane connecting the sternites. 
vp. Median ventral process found on segments 4—9 inclusive. 
ds. Dorsal scute (tergites). 
eggs—perhaps to keep them free from mould and mites. 
The eggs are dull white and processed all over, each process 
