FAMILY ENTOMOBRYID^ 



The forms belonging to this family are found in the earth, in 

 caves, in greenhouses, and in hothouses, on the bark of old trees, 



Fig. 247. Lepidocyrtus americanus. (After Marlatt.) 



in cellars, under logs, and in similar localities. *One species, 

 Lepidocyrtus americanus Marlatt, is commonly observed in 

 houses in situations similar to those where one finds the silver- 

 fish or slickers. It is shown in the accompanying figures. 



The development of none of these insects is understood, 

 although the eggs of one European species have been recorded as 

 being laid in the spring. 



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