EXPLANATION OF PLATE 13. 



Alcides bubo. 



Fig. 1. stem cut open, showing eggs deposited in it 



Fig. 2. A single egg, magnified ( x .33) 



Fig. 3. Newly-hatched larva ( X 30). 



Fig. 4. Full-grown larva ( X 10). 



Fig. 5. Stem attacked by larva, showing gall.«. 



Fig. 6. Stem cut open, showing larval workings ( X 



Fig. 7. Pupa, magnified ( X 8). 



Fig. 8. Adult beetle ( x U). 



Fig. 9. Pair of beetles (x IJ). 



Fig. 10. Beetle, .side-view ( x 5). 



Fig. 11. Beetle, dorsal view (xo). 



Fig. 12 Chalcidid parasite ( x 10). 



