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The Chrysomela are subdivided into the following families, or 
divisions : 
1. Bodies of an oval form. 
2. Bodies of a cylindrical form. 
3. Bodies of an oblong form, and in whom the thorax is larger 
than the abdomen. 
4. Those whose hinder thighs are thicker than the others, and 
formed for leaping. 
5. Those which are of a long and slender make, with the thorax 
of equal breadth with the abdomen. 
Linnæus observes, that the last mentioned family dilfer from the 
preceding ones, only in their bodies being a little more oblong, and 
elevated in the middle more than the sides ; and that he had not 
been able further to ascertain the. limits whereby to distinguish them, 
so as to assign them with more propriety to any other genus. 
The larvae of this genus devour the pulp, but reject the fibres of 
leaves. 
The insect called the Lady-cow, or lady-bird, belongs to this 
genus. 
GENUS XII. HISPA. Tab. 
Linn . Syst. Mat. page 609. 
The antennae are filiform, but rather increasing in thickness 
from each extremity to the middle : they are placed between the 
eyes, but so near to each other at their base, as seemingly to grow 
from one point. 
The thorax and elytra are generally covered with small eleva- 
tions, or spines. 
