. Australian insects. Insects. Figs- 68- and 69-—Life History of the Shining- Cockchafer. 68. Anoplognathiisporosus (). 69. Larva. 69a. Pupa. little, metallic gold coloured species placed by Macleay in this genus have been removed by Ohaus into Anoplognaihns, which now contains 41 species. Among these are our large reddish brown cockchafers. A. viridacncus, the ''King- beetle," is our largest cockchafer; it measures IV2 inches and is broad in jjroportion; has a general bright metallic reddish golden sheen; and the tip of the abdomen is deep green. It is usually found clinging to the
. Australian insects. Insects. Figs- 68- and 69-—Life History of the Shining- Cockchafer. 68. Anoplognathiisporosus (). 69. Larva. 69a. Pupa. little, metallic gold coloured species placed by Macleay in this genus have been removed by Ohaus into Anoplognaihns, which now contains 41 species. Among these are our large reddish brown cockchafers. A. viridacncus, the ''King- beetle," is our largest cockchafer; it measures IV2 inches and is broad in jjroportion; has a general bright metallic reddish golden sheen; and the tip of the abdomen is deep green. It is usually found clinging to the foliage of the smaller gum trees in early summer. A. velutinus takes its name from the velvety patches of curious little white scales scattered all over its dull brown coat; it i^ found about Sydney, but is not Pig- IQ.—Pentodon uustralis (Blackburn). The larva and adult feed upon grass roots and sometimes damage growing corn. ("Agricultural Gazette," ) A. porosus is a light brown beetle; the wing covers are marked with tiny dark spots that form irregular, short, parallel lines; the head and thorax are shining; it is % of an. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Froggatt, W. W. (Walter Wilson), 1858-; Metcalf Collection (North Carolina State University). NCRS; Tippmann Collection (North Carolina State University). NCRS. Sydney, W. Brooks
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