. Economic entomology . sacchar-na. i-3rd of an inch in length. Sea II.—With Scales. Lepisma saccharina (Linn.).—2Q. Magnified sketch of ditto; 27. Magnified sketch of «Stale of ditto. An easy distinction between this genus and Machilis (the only British members of this section), is that Lepisma is not saltatorial, Machilis is. This species is silvery white, with a yellowish tinge about the antennas and legs. Common not only in Britain, but over the greater part of the Continent. There is no other species in Britain. Machilis maritima {Leach).—28. Magnified sketch of ditto ; 29. Magni
. Economic entomology . sacchar-na. i-3rd of an inch in length. Sea II.—With Scales. Lepisma saccharina (Linn.).—2Q. Magnified sketch of ditto; 27. Magnified sketch of «Stale of ditto. An easy distinction between this genus and Machilis (the only British members of this section), is that Lepisma is not saltatorial, Machilis is. This species is silvery white, with a yellowish tinge about the antennas and legs. Common not only in Britain, but over the greater part of the Continent. There is no other species in Britain. Machilis maritima {Leach).—28. Magnified sketch of ditto ; 29. Magnified sketch of scale. Brown, mottled, with bronze reflections. Common on the rocky shores of England, Ireland, and France.
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