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REMARKS 



ON THE 



COLEOPTERA 



DESCRIBED BY LJNNEUS IN THE SYSTEM A NATURE. 



In concluding my Observations on the Linnean 

 Coleoptera, I take the present opportunity of 

 stating my views respecting what we owe to Lin- 

 neus as a Naturalist generally, and as an Entomo- 

 logist in particular. From circumstances over which 

 I have no controul, it is probable that I may not 

 be able to treat of the remaining Orders in the same 

 way I have done the Coleoptera ; but should leisure 

 be allowed me, most willingly will I attempt it. 



It has long been my fixed opinion, that a thorough 

 acquaintance with the writings of Linneus and Fa- 

 bricius is of the first importance to the Entomologist. 

 Let any individual be well acquainted with species, 

 he may then, without much difficulty, form his ge- 

 nera and families. One of the prevailing errors of 

 the day is a love of creating genera, any difference, 

 however slight, is considered sufficient ; and it is to 

 be regretted that exotic forms are rarely, if ever, 



