. Elements of entomology: an outline of the natural history and classification of British insects. Insects -- Great Britain. Tropicoris rufipes. CHAPTER XV. THE RHYNCHOTA*. The Order at wliicli we have now arrived, the last of the winged or Metabolous insects, is the only group in which we meet with an imperfect metamorphosis and a suctorial mouth. The latter consists of an articulated rostrum, composed usually of three or four joints, and consisting of the labium, so elongated as to form a sort of canal, which is split along the upper or anterior sm-face. In the interior of this canal we find
. Elements of entomology: an outline of the natural history and classification of British insects. Insects -- Great Britain. Tropicoris rufipes. CHAPTER XV. THE RHYNCHOTA*. The Order at wliicli we have now arrived, the last of the winged or Metabolous insects, is the only group in which we meet with an imperfect metamorphosis and a suctorial mouth. The latter consists of an articulated rostrum, composed usually of three or four joints, and consisting of the labium, so elongated as to form a sort of canal, which is split along the upper or anterior sm-face. In the interior of this canal we find four delicate bristles representing the mandibles and maxillae, which are inserted into the head by broad bases, serving for the attachment of the muscles by which they are moved. Towards the * Corresponding with the Ilemiptera of 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 Dallas, W. S. (William Sweetland), 1824-1890. London, J. van Voorst
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