276 SUPPLEMENT ON THE CARNIVOROUS FAMILY 



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/ ^/ After Cephalates of Bonelli, we have figured a new genus 

 which we call Cnemacanthus. The characters are, that the 

 antennae is moderate, moniliform ; the mandible slightly den- 

 tated, the labrum short, transverse ; the maxillary palpi with 

 the last joint fusiform, truncate ; and the last joint of the 

 labial truncated, oval. The mentum, with the middle of the 

 margination slightly produced. The anterior tibia dilated, 

 with two strong spines. The thorax globlous, and the body 

 globlous oval. 



The species we name gihhosus. It is black, tinged with 

 bronze green ; the elytra with a simple stria ; the legs black ; 

 the antennae and tarsi black. The length is seven lines and a 

 half: it is from Africa. In the cabinet of Mr. Children. 



We pass on to the Epomis, of which we have figured a new 

 species, under the name of Gorgi. The head and thorax 

 metallic green, punctured; the elytra with broad hairy striae; 

 the margins, the first joint of the antennae, palpi and legs, 

 yellow ; with the three last joints of the tarsi black. The 

 length is sixteen lines : it is an inhabitant of Senegal. 



The c ARAB I are much more restrained as to species, than 

 the genus to which that name was given by Linnaeus, Degeer, 

 and Olivier. It comprehends but a portion of the species, 

 distinguished by the qualification of majores. These insects 

 are found only in the cold and temperate climates of Europe, 

 Asia, and America. Their body is usually elongated and 

 adorned with brilliant and metallic colours, such as bronze, 

 golden-green, violet, or coppery. 



Of all the carnivorous coleoptera, terrestrial and indigenous, 

 the carabi and procrustes are the largest. They are very 

 voracious and agile insects. They are often to be met with 

 running on the ground, in fields, gardens, and woods. 



Many species inhabit exclusively mountains and elevated 

 countries. They conceal themselves under stones or moss, 

 feed upon larvae, caterpillars, or perfect insects, which they 



