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yULID^. 



CASE from that which comes nearest to it (Julus Londinensis) by having 

 rather longer antennae and by the pre-anal segment of the tail 

 being mucronate (terminating in a sort of spike) instead of simply 

 rounded or nearly so. 



Nos. 



24. 25- 



Julus londinensis {Leach). — 24. Specimens (i?) ; 25. Enlarged figure of 

 ditto. 



Julus Londinensis 

 (natural size). 



This is very similar to the preceding species, 

 and differs chiefly from it in having the apex 

 of the tail rounded, or nearly so, instead of 

 having the pre-anal segment pointed. It has 

 been found at the roots of wheat plants, appa- 

 rently feeding upon them. 

 Besides the above there are several other species of Julus found 

 in Britain, viz. : Julus pilosus, which Curtis found at cabbage 

 roots ; Julus punctatus, which is met with in moss and old woods, 

 and probably in gardens; and Julus latistriatus, which has been 

 found infesting a garden. 



There are also many exotic species, of which one or two 

 examples are added to the collection to give the student a better 

 general idea of the different forms the family assumes. Thus — 



Nos. Julus nitens {Murr.\\.%.).—2^. Specimen (i) ; 27. Enlarged figure of ditto. 

 26, 27. 



This is an exotic species found amongst 

 a number of recently imported plants in a 

 nurseryman's hot-houses — supposed to be 

 from the East Indies. It is about double 

 the length and thrice the thickness of Julus 

 terrestris, is of the same leaden-coloured 

 hue, but is very highly polished and shining. 

 It has a row of dark spots all down the 



middle of each side, and its legs and antennae are bright light 



red. 



Julus nitens (natural size). 



