Indian insect life Calcutta, Thacker, Spink & Co, W. Thacker & Co, 2 Creed Lane, London, 1909. India, insects, Arthropoda, Libraries, pictorial cloth bindings binding, RBBIN, arthropod, The illustration features a detailed study of various life stages of a beetle species. At the top left, a leaf displays a small cluster of peculiar yellowish forms, possibly eggs or larvae. To the right, a segmented larva is depicted, featuring a robust, elongated body. Below it, a more advanced larval stage reveals a hardened, shell-like covering indicative of its development. The lower section showcases adult beetles, with a prominent focus on their distinct elongated bodies, long antennae, and intricate patterns on their wings. Each specimen is labeled numerically, providing a reference for identification and study within entomology.