OF INSECTS. 
281 
BEETLE. 
There are several different species of this 
insect, all of which are produced from grubs, 
or larva; they are afterwards metamorphosed 
into a chrysalis ; and after a short time 
assume the form of a Beetle. They are 
from half an inch to two inches in length, 
and of a very dark brown colour. It has six 
legs, and two still' hairs issuing from the 
extremity of the hinder parts ; its head is 
furnished with two horns, which are some- 
what curved. They frequent damp places 
of the earth, but arc not very numerous. 
