THE LAMELLICORN BEETLKS. 



1005 



which is wider at base and, with an impression on the middle of each side. 

 Elytra with disk feebly but evidently concave; intervals each with two 

 rows of shallow punctures. Under surface and femora rather densely 

 clothed with yellowish scales. Length 5-6 mm. 



Southern half of State; frequent. February 21-December 10. 

 Both this and the next hibernate in colonies beneath mullein leaves 

 and half buried logs and chunks and in old trees in dry, upland 

 woods. They occur in spring and summer on flowers, especially 

 those of the red haw (Crataegus) and dogwood (Cornus). One 

 specimen at hand has the pygidium terminating in a sharp taper- 

 ing spine 3 mm. in length, and grooved its full length above and 

 beneath. 



*1872 (5944). Valgus squamigek Beau v., Ins. Af. 

 et Amer., 1805, 59. 

 Resembles the preceding but larger and usual- 

 ly dark piceous-brown in color. Thorax more coarse- 

 ly punctate, with fewer and larger teeth along the 

 sides, the median groove less distinct on basal half 

 and often with a short oblique ridge each side. 

 Teeth of front tibire broader, triangular and more 

 rounded or blunt at apex. Surface of elytra and 

 pygidium densely- granulate ; under surface less 

 densely scaly. Length 6.5-7.5 mm. (Fig. 422.) 



Southern half of State; frequent. April 

 13-December 10. Occurs in the same places Fig. 422. x ±h (Original.) 

 and often with canaliculatus. 



Series V. PHYTOPHAGA. 



The members of this series have the tarsi apparently 4- jointed, 

 rarely (Spondylidce) , the fifth joint distinct, the three basal joints 

 almost always densely set with cushion-like pubescence beneath; 

 third joint grooved on its upper surface or divided into two lobes, 

 so as to allow the insertion of the fourth joint near its base instead 

 of in front; head not forming a prolonged beak; labrum always 

 visible. About 35,000 species of Phytophaga are known, almost all 

 of which, in the larval stage, are vegetable feeders, either devouring 

 the foliage or boring into the wood, stems, seeds or roots of plants. 

 Four families are recognized by most authorities, all of which are 

 represented in the State. 



KEY TO FAMILIES OF PHYTOPHAGA. 



a, Tarsi distinctly 5-jointed, not dilated nor pubescent beneath; sensitive 

 surface or pores of antenna? in deep impressions ; form elongate. 



Family LI. Spondylid.e, p. 100G. 



