Ptinus. coleoptera: 35 



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The larvse or maggots of the Prim* are found 

 in the trunks of decayed trees, in old tables, 

 chairs, &c. Some live and undergo their me- 

 tamorphofes among hay, dried leaves, collecti- 

 ons of dried plants, &c. 



Q 2 Genu* 



