How to Know the BeetlesDescribes the physical characteristics, habits and habitats of 1500 species of beetles. |
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5 mm . differs from the above in being darker colored and in having five fovea at
the base of the thorax instead of four . LENGTH : 3 . 3 mm . RANGE : Central and
Eastern U . S . Reddish brown , without punctures ; antennae half as long as the ...
5 mm . differs from the above in being darker colored and in having five fovea at
the base of the thorax instead of four . LENGTH : 3 . 3 mm . RANGE : Central and
Eastern U . S . Reddish brown , without punctures ; antennae half as long as the ...
Page 191
a smaller species 5 - 8 mm differs in having no yellow on the sides of thorax and
with scattering whitish hairs . Its distribution is rather general east of the Rockies .
It too is found on flowers , Crataegus seeming to be a favorite . Several species ...
a smaller species 5 - 8 mm differs in having no yellow on the sides of thorax and
with scattering whitish hairs . Its distribution is rather general east of the Rockies .
It too is found on flowers , Crataegus seeming to be a favorite . Several species ...
Page 260
Scutellum triangular , longer than wide . Metopoloba pruinosa ( Horn ) 12 mm
long , is shining , rufopiceous , with the thorax broader than long . The body is
winged as in the above but differs from it in having two spurs on the front tibiae .
Scutellum triangular , longer than wide . Metopoloba pruinosa ( Horn ) 12 mm
long , is shining , rufopiceous , with the thorax broader than long . The body is
winged as in the above but differs from it in having two spurs on the front tibiae .
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Contents
Use of the PicturedKey | 19 |
PicturedKey to the Genera and Species of Some Common Beetles | 61 |
General References | 395 |
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