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13. Hispa.   'Hispa.

Antennae spindle-shaped, situated near to each other 'at the base, between the eyes. Thorax and wing-shells generally covered with spines.


14. Bruchus.   Bruchus.

Antenn liliform, gradually thickening. Head drawn back. Wing-shells shorter than the abdomen.

15. £1urculio.   Weevil.

Antenna clavateci, and fixed in the snout, which is prominent and horny.


16. 4ttelabus.   Attelabus

Antennae thickening towards the tip.   -lead narrow behind.


17. cerambix.   Cerambix.

Antennae jointed, and tapering to the end. Thorax either spiny or bulging. Wing-sheaths long and narrow. Body oblong.


18. Leptura.   Leptura.

Antennae tapering to the end. Wing-sheaths nar.. rower towards their extremity. Thorax of a roundish and slender form.


19. Necydalis.   Necydalis.

Antennae setaceous. Wing-sheaths smaller, shorter, or narrower than the wings. Tail simple. 2O. L.ampyris.


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