Fig. 83.—Euthyrhynchus Floridanus (Mag.)
Some of the Chinese Bugs belonging to the genus Tesseratoma are the largest species known.
Family 2, Coreidæ.—This family contains a great number of plant-feeding native and exotic species, varying considerably in shape and structure. The majority of European species are, however, of small size in comparison to those found in tropical parts of the world.
The insects of this family are rarely adorned with bright colours, different shades of brown being the prevailing tints, although a few of them are gaily adorned.
Fig. 84.—Trigonosoma Desfontainei.
In their general habits they much resemble the Shield Bugs.
Two British species are Syromastes marginatus and Verlusia rhombea.
Family 3, Lygæidæ.—The members of this family are, on the whole, much smaller than the Coreidæ, some of the smallest forms of which many of them resemble.