H. hoodi 



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longer than in cf, especially article 2, which is not so abruptly salient 

 laterally. Venter : spiracle rather large, ovate, the pointed end dorsal ; 

 anal grooves semi-circular. Legs: like those of thej/, but tarsus IV 

 is longer and tapers less abruptly. 



Nymph (Fig. 425) : Scutum 0*6 x 0"6 mm., sub-circular, the postero- 

 lateral borders slightly concave ; cervical grooves long, sub-parallel. 

 Capitulum resembling that of $ ; base much broader than long, with 

 well-marked cornua ; palps with article 2 very salient laterally ; 

 hypostome dentition 2 1 2, 5 to 6 teeth per file. Legs : coxae I-IV 

 with very slight spurs ; tarsus IV stout. 



Fig. 425. H. hoodi o. Capitulum and scutum, capitulum in ventral aspect, coxae and 

 tarsus IV. (N. 1364.) Original, G. H. F. N. del. 



Larva (Fig. 426) : Scutum 0*25 x O'S mm., broader than long, 

 cervical grooves long and parallel. Capitulum : base with slight cornua ; 

 palps conical, article 2 moderately prominent laterally ; hypostome 

 dentition 2 j 2, 4 to 5 teeth per file. Legs : coxa I with slight blunt 

 spur, coxae II and III unarmed ; tarsi tapering. 



Fig. 426. H. hoodi larva. Capitulum aud scutum, capitulum in ventral aspect, coxae 

 and tarsus III. (N. 1364.) Original, G. H. F. N. del. 



