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Figure 25. — Calaphis niagnolice, new species 



confined to the dark area near the middle with 3 or 4 

 in the pale basal region; there are 10 on each member. 

 On the para types the number varies from 10 to 14 with 

 a majority having 11 or 12. The usual number occurs 

 on V and VI. Rostrum short, extending slightly be- 

 yond the first coxse. Legs pale with the extreme apex 

 of the femora dusky above; the bases of the tibiae conspic- 

 uously black with the adjacent region pale yellow, and the 

 apical half and the tarsi dusky. Front wings conspicuously 

 marked with black as shown in the accompanying drawing; 

 long and narrow, measuring in length 2.5 mm. ; stigma very 

 pale with black tip, the radial sector vein wanting. Hind wings 

 pale throughout. Abdomen apparently with five pairs of in- 

 conspicuous tubercles which are very difficult to distinguish as 

 they are small and concolorous with the body. Cornicles pale, 

 slightly constricted in the middle and widest at the base, 0.06 



