COLEOPTERA. 463 
The common Stag beetle (Figs. 44'7* 
and 4: 48) attains toa length 
of two inches or more including its m 
andibles, and igof a dark teas 






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Fig. 445.—Scarabzeus anuvis (female). 
Fig. 446.—Scarabzeus Hercules, 
They are met during the months of M 
* The figure may possibly 
or although recent observ 
S$ metamorphoses the 
‘0od.— Ep, 
‘hestnut colour. ay, June, 
mislead, as it shows the larva and pupa in the ground, 
ations show that this species does occasionally undergo 
rein, it is not probable that the larva lives : anywhere but in, 

