THE DEVIL'S RIDING-HORSE (MANTID&). 15 



state, even in these rare instances the wings are not 

 altogether obliterated, but are invariably indicated under 

 the form of striate lobes, as in the nymphs. 



In addition to the previously mentioned characters, the 

 males have longer antennae than the females, they have 

 larger eyes, a narrower prothorax, and longer and more 

 slender raptorial legs ; but more decided sexual differences 

 occur. 





