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insects. Fig. 503 represents the larva of the Caradus auro- 
nitens. 
Another genus of the same family is Calosoma. They have 

Hig. 502.—Carabus nodulosus. Fig. 503.—Larva of Carabus auronitens. 
wings under their elytra,—the true Caradi have not,—which they 
use In passing from one tree to another. 
In the month of June is to be found on oak trees the beautiful 
Calosoma sycophanta (Fig. 507), the occasional occurrence of which 

Fig. 504.—Calosoma auropunctata. Figs. 505, 506.— Pupa and larva of Calosoma auropunctata. 
in England is unquestionable; it is, however, presumed that the 
specimens have reached our shores from the Continent by flight 
favoured by strong easterly winds. This insect is of a beautiful 
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