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nated by triangular piece ; body convex. Locality, 

 plants and trees. 



6. Lygaida. Tarsi three-jointed; antennae four-jointed, the 



terminal joint not thinner than the preceding ; rostrum 

 moderate; body narrow. Locality, roots of plants. 



7. Scutelleridce. Tarsi three- jointed ; antennae elongated; 



rostrum long ; scutellum or shield large ; size large or 

 moderate ; colour varied. Locality, trees and plants. 



8. Coreida. Legs long; tarsi three -j oint ed ; antennae four- 



jointed, the end joint thickened or elongated; rostrum 

 long; colour diversified; size large. Locality, trees 

 and plants. 



ORDER XII. APHANIPTEBA, Kirby. 



Characters. Winy8 four, rudimental, resembling minute scaly 

 plates applied to the sides of the body; mouth formed for suction; 

 mandibles and tongue long ; maxilla short ; antennae minute ; body 

 compressed. 



1. Pnlicidte. Body covered with a hard shining skin, 

 clothed with sharp bristles on the back and legs ; no 

 marked separation between the three parts of the body ; 

 head small ; eyes small and round ; legs long, formed 

 for leaping. 



