How to Know the BeetlesDescribes the physical characteristics, habits and habitats of 1500 species of beetles. |
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Black above and below ; elytra with three rows of reddish or coppery pits . Elytral
striae deep with broad intervals . ( b ) C . frigidum Kby . LENGTH : 25 - 30 mm .
RANGE : U . S . , east of the Mississippi River . Dull black , bronzed , thorax
tinged ...
Black above and below ; elytra with three rows of reddish or coppery pits . Elytral
striae deep with broad intervals . ( b ) C . frigidum Kby . LENGTH : 25 - 30 mm .
RANGE : U . S . , east of the Mississippi River . Dull black , bronzed , thorax
tinged ...
Page 120
6b LENGTH : 13 - 16 mm . RANGE : Central and Eastern States . Black , shining ;
under surface dark reddish - brown , pubescent . Elytra each with 4 rows of
distinct punctures , the outer row double . Spine of metasternum not reaching
beyond ...
6b LENGTH : 13 - 16 mm . RANGE : Central and Eastern States . Black , shining ;
under surface dark reddish - brown , pubescent . Elytra each with 4 rows of
distinct punctures , the outer row double . Spine of metasternum not reaching
beyond ...
Page 338
Glyptina brunnea Horn G . cerina ( Lec . ) a southwestern species is pale reddish
- yellow with darker head and measures 2 - 2 . 5 mm . It feeds on potatoes . 51b
Elytral punctures scattered , not in rows ; first joint of hind tarsi long . Fig . 795 .
Glyptina brunnea Horn G . cerina ( Lec . ) a southwestern species is pale reddish
- yellow with darker head and measures 2 - 2 . 5 mm . It feeds on potatoes . 51b
Elytral punctures scattered , not in rows ; first joint of hind tarsi long . Fig . 795 .
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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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