THE TETTIGONIAS. 



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the shape of the mark at the base has gained for the insect its 

 specific name, which signifies " forked." The lower wings are 



Fig. 4S5.— Tomaspis furcata. 

 (Black, scarlet, and violet.) 



dark brown, edged with very pale brown, and the abdomen is 

 shining metallic violet. 



pretty 



Perhaps many of my readers may remember the 

 little Tettigonias, that look 

 so much like beetles, and 

 whose brilliant colours are 

 so lovely as the insects 

 march about the white 

 flowers which they love. 

 The insect which now comes 

 before us belongs to this 

 group, and, although not 

 possessing the vivid colour- 

 ing of its lesser British re- 

 latives, is yet a pretty crea- 

 ture, its markings being 

 bold in form and rich in 

 colour. 



The ground hue of the upper wings is yellow, and upon it are 



Fig 466. — Frocouia atra 

 (Brown and yellow.) 



