FAMILY VII.—GRYLLIDAE.

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CEcanthus latipennis Riley.

Pale yellowish-green, with the wing-covers very muchbroader in the male than in any other species of the genus.The antennae are destitute of black marks on the undersideof the first two joints, which are characteristic of the otherspecies of CEcanthus. The basal joints of the antennae (Fig.184) and the top of head are of a distinct pink color. Thewing covers extend considerably beyondthe abdomen, and the wings in themale are much shorter than the wing-covers, and in the female about as long.

Average length from head to tip ofwing-covers of male, 26.19 mm.: width

Fig. 184.— CEcan- ’

thus iatipennis~to-nr Q f wmg-covers, 7-8 mm.; female, 14-17

basal joints of an- 0 77

tennae. Original. mm - width, 3-4 mm.

This is quite a distinct looking insect, easily distin-guished by the pink color of the basal joints of the antennaeand top of head. It is a rather uncommon insect, at least inplaces visited by the writer. The insect prefers low plantsin damp places.

Upon closer search it is very likely that other species ofthese interesting insects will be found. As a general ruledifferent species do not inhabit the same bushes or trees.

The sub-family Trigomdiinse is also represented by asingle genus.

GENUS Anaxiphus Saussure.

Somewhat closely allied to Nemobius in general appear-ance, but differing by having the ovipositor sabre-like andcurved upwards, with the end compressed. The antennaeare very long, about five times as long as the body, and thespines of hind tibiae are of equal length. Wing-covers ofmale almost encasing the abdomen, with a round glassypatch on top near the end of the wing. Hind wings absent.