PLATE XIV.Neuroptera.Fig.1.—Chauliodes diversus."1a.—Larva."1b.—Pupa."2.—Stenosmylus incisus."3.—Oxyethira albiceps. (?)"3a.—Larva."3b.—Pupa.Plate XIV.
Plate XIV.
PLATE XV.Orthoptera.Fig.1.—Uropetala carovei ♂."1a.—Larva."2.—Cordulia Smithii ♂."3.—Lestes Colensonis ♂."3a.—Larva."4.—Telebasis zealandicaPlate XV.
Plate XV.
PLATE XVI.Orthoptera(continued).Fig.1.—Stolotermes ruficeps ♂."1a.—Female."1b.—Soldier."1c.—Worker."2.—Psocus zealandicus, n.s."2a.—Larva."3.—Stenoperla prasina."3a.—Larva."4.—Ephemera, n.s. (near Coloburus)."4a.—Larva.Plate XVI.
Plate XVI.
PLATE XVII.Orthoptera(continued).Fig.1.—Xiphidium maoricum ♂."2.—Tenodera intermedia."3.—Œdipoda cinerascens."4.—Caloptenus marginalis."5.—Periplaneta fortipes."6.—Blatta conjuncta."7.—Forficesila littorea."8.—Deinacrida megacephala ♀.Plate XVII.
Plate XVII.
PLATE XVIII.Orthoptera(continued).Fig.1.—Acheta fuliginosa ♀."2.—Deinacrida megacephala ♂.Plate XVIII.
Plate XVIII.
PLATE XIX.Orthoptera(concluded).Fig.1.—Acanthoderus horridus.Plate XIX.
Plate XIX.
PLATE XX.Hemiptera.Fig.1.—Cicada cingulata ♀."1a.—Pupa."2.—Cicada muta ♀."3.—Ci"adaiolanthe, n.s."3a.—Larva."3b.—Pupa."4.—Cœlostoma zealandicum ♂."5.—Corixa zealandica."6.—Cermatulus nasalis."6a.—Larva.Plate XX.
Plate XX.
Notes.
[1]For Lepidoptera I can strongly recommend "Jahncke's Patent Round Boxes" with glass lids. They may be obtained from any chemist, or from Messrs. Sharland & Co., Wholesale Druggists, Wellington.
For Lepidoptera I can strongly recommend "Jahncke's Patent Round Boxes" with glass lids. They may be obtained from any chemist, or from Messrs. Sharland & Co., Wholesale Druggists, Wellington.
[2]Metrosideros scandens.
Metrosideros scandens.
[3]Hyperparasite is an animal parasitic in a parasite.
Hyperparasite is an animal parasitic in a parasite.
[4]"Host" is a term applied to any animal harbouring a parasite.
"Host" is a term applied to any animal harbouring a parasite.
[5]Ovipositor, a boring instrument employed in depositing the eggs.
Ovipositor, a boring instrument employed in depositing the eggs.
[6]A genus of Hemipterous insects commonly seen skipping over ponds in England.
A genus of Hemipterous insects commonly seen skipping over ponds in England.
[7]"n.s." is the accepted abbreviation for new species.
"n.s." is the accepted abbreviation for new species.
[8]Thread-like.
Thread-like.
[9]For an extended account of these observations see "Transactions of the New Zealand Institute," vol. xxiii. (1890).
For an extended account of these observations see "Transactions of the New Zealand Institute," vol. xxiii. (1890).
[10]Metrosideros scandens.
Metrosideros scandens.
[11]Or lay eggs.
Or lay eggs.
[12]Scutellum: A horny plate situated on the mesonotum, usually somewhat triangular in form.
Scutellum: A horny plate situated on the mesonotum, usually somewhat triangular in form.
[13]For life-history of this insect see page73.
For life-history of this insect see page73.
[14]Mamestra composita, M. mutans, M. ustistriga, Erana graminosa, &c.
Mamestra composita, M. mutans, M. ustistriga, Erana graminosa, &c.
[15]This genus, as represented in New Zealand, is often called Pyrameis.
This genus, as represented in New Zealand, is often called Pyrameis.
[16]For a more detailed account of the metamorphosis of this insect seeThe Entomologist, vol. xviii. p. 30.
For a more detailed account of the metamorphosis of this insect seeThe Entomologist, vol. xviii. p. 30.
[17]For accounts of parasites and hyperparasites of this insect see pages60and37, alsoThe Entomologist, vol. xviii. p. 153.
For accounts of parasites and hyperparasites of this insect see pages60and37, alsoThe Entomologist, vol. xviii. p. 153.
[18]On one occasion I enclosed a full-grown caterpillar of this insect in a pot of earth with a recently formed Noctua pupa, whose internal portions it immediately devoured, employing the empty shell of the unfortunate chrysalis as a cocoon. It is impossible to say whether this horrible proceeding often occurs in a state of nature.
On one occasion I enclosed a full-grown caterpillar of this insect in a pot of earth with a recently formed Noctua pupa, whose internal portions it immediately devoured, employing the empty shell of the unfortunate chrysalis as a cocoon. It is impossible to say whether this horrible proceeding often occurs in a state of nature.
[19]TheLibellulidæ,Ephemeridæ,Perlidæ,Psocidæ, andTermitidæare usually included in theNeuroptera.
TheLibellulidæ,Ephemeridæ,Perlidæ,Psocidæ, andTermitidæare usually included in theNeuroptera.
[20]One mutilated ♀ specimen of this insect was sent to Mr. McLachlan, but was too imperfect to describe from.
One mutilated ♀ specimen of this insect was sent to Mr. McLachlan, but was too imperfect to describe from.
[21]For account of the earlier stages of this, or a closely allied insect, see "Transactions of New Zealand Institute," vol. xvi. p. 114.
For account of the earlier stages of this, or a closely allied insect, see "Transactions of New Zealand Institute," vol. xvi. p. 114.
[22]This genus is frequently called Melampsalta.
This genus is frequently called Melampsalta.