[243] De Geer vi. 307.
[244] Ibid, ii. t. xvi. Comp. f. 2 a a with f. 14 a a.
[245] In the larva of Cicindela there are six palpi, as in the perfect insect.
[246] Lyonnet, t. i. f. 7. e. In the larva of Callidium violaceum, however, this part is of a singular shape, being orbicular. Kirby Linn. Trans. v. t. xii. f. 12. a.
[247] It is affirmed (N. Dict. d'Hist. Nat. vii. 333) that the larvæ of those Coleoptera that live in carcases have mandibles almost membranous: those, however, of that of Silpha rugosa are horny and hard.
[248] Lyonnet, t. ii. f. 1. d d, and f. 2, 3, 4.
[249] Kirby in Linn. Trans. v. t. xii. f. 7 b.
[250] Cuvier Anat. Comp. iii. 322.
[251] Reaum. vi. 340.
[252] The larva of Cicindela campestris has mandibles of this description. Plate [XVII.] Fig. 13. c´.