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The shell is about a quarter of an inch long and greyish in 

 colour. 



Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris). — We figure one 

 of four species of Tiger beetles which are to be met with 

 on all light and sandy soils. These beetles and their 

 larvae feed extensively upon all kinds of grubs and small 

 insects. They may be observed running about on 

 the surface of the soil, or flying about from spot to spot 

 in search of food. They should never under any circum- 

 stances be interfered with, but allowed to multiply as 

 freely as possible. 



GROUND BEETLE (CARABUS) 

 a, Beetle ; h, larva. 



Violet Grcund Beetle (Carabus violaceus) is an ex- 

 ample of a numerous family of beetles that may be found 

 running about the surface of the soil in gardens. These 

 beetles and their larviie are, like the Devil's Coach-Horse 

 beetle, sworn enemies of grubs, etc., that infest gardens, 

 as they feed to a very great extent upon them. Wherever 

 these active beetles are seen running about, take care that 

 none of them are destroyed, as they help to reduce the 

 number of injurious grubs in the garden. We illustrate 

 one of the species which is common in grardens. 



