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Wallace on the Papilionidae of the Malayan Region, in 'Transact. Linn. Soc. vol. xxv. 1865, pp. 8, 36. A striking case of a rare variety, strictly intermediate between two other well-marked female varieties, is given by Mr. Wallace. See also Mr. Bates, in 'Proc. Entomolog.
If the male is removed the female ceases all work, and as M. Brulerie believes, would remain on the same spot until she died. 'Ann. Soc. Entomolog. Chiasognathus Grantii, reduced. The great mandibles of the male Lucanidae are extremely variable both in size and structure, and in this respect resemble the horns on the head and thorax of many male Lamellicorns and Staphylinidae.
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