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They make regular tunnels, which may run straight or twist and turn in all dir- 

 ections. Shortly before being full fed the larvae cut shafts into the inner wood 

 and finally pupate therein. The full grown grubs may be anything up to two inches 

 long, according to the species, and are legless, having short strong jaws and small 

 round head. 



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The Buprestidae, or Jewel Beetles, are well known from their brilliant colour- 

 ing and are commonly met with during Summer. They may frequently be captured 

 on native shrubs, being attracted thereto by the flowers. In size they range from 

 an eighth of an inch to three inches.' The body is elongate in form with short head, 

 large eyes, adbomen covered with long closely-fitting, highly-coloured wing covers. 



