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reproduction without union of sexes for many 

 generations. Aphis. 



802. Moth-blights (Aleyrodites). Larva oval, 

 flat, and scale-like. Pupa changes within the 

 skin of larva ; is quiescent. Imago with the 

 antennae filiform, conspicuous and six-jointed ; 

 wings equally developed, both as to length and 

 breadth, covered with a white, mealy substance 

 like the scales of Lepidoptera ; legs of uniform 

 structure, not formed for leaping. Sits on the 

 under-side of the leaves of the plants on which 

 the larva feeds. Aleyrodes. 



