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distinct tooth near tlie base of the claws is a decided rudi- 

 ment of the broad projection which forms the " appendicu- 

 lated" claw of the Gryllicince and many of the Saper- 

 dince. On re-examination I find some of the true Estolcs 

 have indications of a tooth at the base of the claw. There 

 can be no doubt therefore that the Hehestolince group, 

 which Lacordaire places at the end of the Saperda tribe, 

 have a real affinity (as their facies would lead us to sup- 

 pose) with the EstolincB. The connection Avith the 

 Saperdce is therefore from Pogonocherus, Estola, and 

 allies, through Ilebestolhice and Calliancc. 



