The Beetle. 



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both pairs of maxillae and the antenna; ending in four sejia- 

 ratcd leaves. 



The grub of the June beetle (Fig. 7) i.^ a large 

 white worm with a brownish head and strong jaws, which 



Fig. 7. 



Fig. 8. 



lives in the earth and devours the roots of grass and 

 other plants. The pupa (Fig. 8) lies quietly in its 

 cocoon in the earth until it comes out as the perfect insect. 



