[87] For different kinds of larvæ, see Plates [XVII.] [XVIII.] [XIX.]
[88] Hist. Anim. l. 5. c. 10.
[90] In explanation of the terms Lepidoptera, Lepidopterous, Coleoptera, &c. which will frequently occur in the following pages before coming regularly to definitions, it is necessary here to state that they have reference to the names given by entomologists to the different orders or tribes of insects, as under:
1 Coleoptera consisting of Beetles. Plate [I.] Fig. 1-6.
2 Strepsiptera——of the genera Xenos and Stylops. Plate [II.] Fig. 1.
3 Dermaptera——of the Earwigs. Plate [I.] Fig. 7.
4 Orthoptera——of Cockroaches, Locusts, Grasshoppers, Crickets, Spectres, Mantes, &c. Plate [II.] Fig. 2. 3.
5 Hemiptera consisting of Bugs, Cicadæ, Water-scorpions, Water-boat-men, Plant-lice, Cochineal Insects, &c. Plate [II.] Fig. 4. 5.
6 Trichoptera consisting of the flies produced by the various species of Case-worms, Phryganea, L. Plate [III.] Fig. 4.
7 Lepidoptera consisting of Butterflies, Hawkmoths, and Moths. Plate [III.] Fig. 1-3.
8 Neuroptera consisting of Dragon-flies, Ant-lions, Ephemeræ, &c. Plate [III.] Fig. 5. 6.
9 Hymenoptera consisting of Bees, Wasps, and other insects armed with a sting or ovipositor, and its valves. Plate [IV.] Fig. 1-3.
10 Diptera consisting of Flies, Gnats, and other two-winged insects. Plate [IV.] Fig. 4. 5. Plate [V.] Fig. 1.
11 Aphaniptera consisting of the Flea tribe. Plate [V.] Fig. 2.
12 Aptera——of Mites, Lice, &c. Plate [V.] Fig. 3-6.