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COLEOPTERA. PtINTDJ;, 



ANOBIUM. 



Generic Distinctions. — AntenncB of eleven joints, terminated by 

 three larger joints ; liead short and round ; body cylindrical and 

 convex ; icings strong, longer than the elytra ; colours obscure. 



Anqbium tessellatum. Body of an obscure browu co- 

 lour, with yellowish spots formed by hairs ; the elytra are 

 not striated (marked with lines). 



These innocent little creatures, from a superstitious error, 

 bear the name of Death-watch, in common with another 

 species, 



Anobium striatum, of a more uniform colour, and may 

 be heard in old houses making a clicking noise in the walls 

 and window -frames. This sound is produced by the insect 

 raising itself on its hinder legs, and beating its head wdth 

 some force against the wood on which it stands. There are 

 eleven species in England, all of which probably possess the 

 power of making this noise, which is merely a call or signal 

 to its companions. 



Neukoptera. Libellulid^. 



. LIBELLULA. 



Generic Distinctions. — Head globular ; antennce short ; eyes 



