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The larvæ of the Hispa are unknown, and even very few species 
of the insect have been taken in Europe : they have been found 
on the blades of different kinds of grass. 
Professor Fabritius speaks of having seen two or three specimens 
of this genus in the English cabinets ; none of which however 
have yet come to the knowledge of the Author. 
GENUS XIII. BRUCHUS. Tab. 11. 
Linn. Syst. Nat. page 604. 
The antennæ are filiform, but growing thicker towards their ex- 
tremity. 
GENUS XIV. CURCULIO. Tab. 18 to 22. 
Linn. Syst. Nat . page 506. 
The antennæ are subclavated, and fixed in a rostrum, or pro- 
boscis ; which is prominent, and of a horny substance. 
This genus includes the following sections: 
1. Thighs simple, without spines. 1 The rostrum longer than the 
2. Thighs dentated. J thorax. 
3. With thighs dentated. Rostrum shorter than the tho- 
r 
4. With thighs simple. rax. 
The larvæ of the long-beaked Curculiones subsist on fruits and 
grain, and do great injury in granaries: those of the short-beaked 
kind devour the leaves of plants ; and some lodge themselves in the 
stalks. 
The insect called the Weevil, is of this genus. 
