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PREFACE
ConsIDERING that scarcely more than a year has elapsed since
the publication (by the Trustees of the British Museum) of
my volume on the Coleopterous insects of the Canaries,
I should have been content to let the subject rest for
awhile, had not the recent arrival of fresh material from those
islands demanded my immediate attention. The material
alluded to is the result of the late researches of the Messrs.
Crotch; and it is so extensive and important, that I felt it
would not be possible to do it complete justice without a
thorough revision of the entire catalogue into which the new
species would have to be incorporated.
With this somewhat tedious prospect before me, I began
to consider whether it might not be desirable to take the
opportunity of comparing critically, at the same time, infer se,
all the Coleoptera which have hitherto been detected in those
Atlantic Groups; for the Madeiran fauna had been steadily
increasing since the appearance (in 1857) of my Madeiran
Catalogue, and even the little rocks of the Salvages—so
remote, and difficult of access—had been adding their quota
to the general list. True it is that the greater number of the
novelties thus gradually brought to light, both in the Madeiras
and the Salvages, had been described by myself, from time to
time, in our various scientific periodicals, and thus far there-
Vi PREFACE.
fore secured; but, in spite of that, there still remained a
residuum which had not yet been examined; so that to
bring together the species which were widely scattered over
the Journals, adding to them these new ones, as well as those
above referred to which had been obtained by the Messrs.
Crotch in the Canaries, and to amalgamate the whole with
the contents of my Catalogues already published—throwing
it into systematic order, and correcting whatever might be
necessary,—seemed worth the sacrifice, of time and attention,
which a task so laborious could scarcely fail to involve.
In the present Treatise therefore I have endeavoured to
gather up all that has yet been registered on the Coleoptera
of these particular islands, fusing into it the additional matter
accumulated by recent explorers, and revising the whole in
accordance with the latest conclusions at which I have been
able to arrive on the question of classification and affinities.
So far as my own work is concerned, although the elabora-
tion of this volume has occupied but eight or nine months,
its subject-matter may be said to have been in constant pro-
gress since the autumn of 1847—.when I commenced my first
sojourn at Madeira. Three prolonged visits in that island,
undertaken at different periods of the year, supplied the basis
for my ‘ Insecta Maderensia,’ which appeared in 1854; and
a subsequent residence there, during the summer of 1855,
added to the material which was placed in my hands by
various naturalists (including the Rev. R. T. Lowe, the late
Mr. Bewicke, Senhor Moniz, the Baréo do Castello de Paiva,
Messrs. Leacock, Mason, Park, Ross, and others), enabled
me to prepare a more complete ‘ Catalogue of the Madeiran
Coleoptera,’ which was published (by the Trustees of the
British Museum) in 1857. It was at the close of that same
year that my thoughts were first directed to the Canaries,—
PREFACE. vil
my friend John Gray, Esq., having liberally offered to take
me, in his yacht ‘the Miranda, on a cruise amongst the
islands of that Group. Mr. Gray being equally anxious with
myself to investigate the fauna, I felt that this proposal
(which included likewise his valuable assistance in matters
entomological) was not to be rejected; and accordingly in
January of 1858 we reached our destination, and, after being
joined by the Rev. R. T. Lowe (who was passing the winter in
Teneriffe), began our researches in the Canarian archipelago,
visiting the different parts of it in rotation. Although
Mr. Gray’s continuance with us was cut short by his desire
to cross the Atlantic on his homeward route, I nevertheless
remained in the Canaries until the following July; and,
having become much interested in the result of a six-months’
toil, I again left England, at the close of 1858, and spent
from February to July of 1859 amongst the same islands—
principally, as before, in company with Mr. Lowe.
On. my return home in the summer of 1859, I commenced
the almost hopeless operation of throwing into systematic
order, and examining critically, every single specimen (some
20,000, at the very least) which I had accumulated during
these two Canarian campaigns, as well as those which were
amassed by Mr. Gray at the beginning of our first trip; and
I had likewise the advantage of a few smaller collections, and
types, communicated by Dr. Heer, M. Hartung, the Bardo
do Castello de Paiva, MM. Chevrolat, Schaum, Deyrolle, &c.,
from the continent. Yet, in spite of this vast amount of
combined material, I found that there were some wide gaps
in the local distribution of the several forms,—owing to
certain islands, particularly Gomera, having been visited by
us in comparative haste, and during the depth of winter;
and it seemed, therefore, well nigh presumptuous to attempt
Vili PREFACE.
even an approximate Coleopterous fauna of the whole archi-
-pelago. It was at this juncture that my friend Dr. Crotch,
with time and energy at his disposal, professed himself ready
to be enlisted in a good cause, and to essay the difficult task
of exploring Gomera more thoroughly. Consequently in the
spring of 1862, having procured a tent and the necessary
appendages, he set sail for the islands; and after a few
months’ residence, chiefly in Gomera but partly in Teneriffe,
he brought back a noble memento of his labours—not only
in an abundance of careful observations and most extensive
material, but by his having added ‘no less than 44 actual
novelties to the entire Canarian list. With this great and
valuable accession, therefore, from the exact department
of the Group whence it was most needed, I felt myself better
able to undertake my ‘Catalogue of the Canarian Coleoptera ;’
and it was accordingly published in June of 1864.
I have been induced to go thus at length into the history
of the material from which my recent Canarian Catalogue
was compiled, in order to show more clearly the exact posi-
tion in which I now stand with respect to the data which
have accumulated since its appearance. Whilst its sheets
were passing through the press, Dr. Crotch, accompanied this
time by his brother Mr. G. R. Crotch (so justly celebrated
as one of our most accomplished Coleopterists), was preparing
for a second trip to the Canaries—with the intention of re-
visiting Gomera, and of exploring likewise the still more
distant island of Hierro. It would have been useless for me
to think of postponing my volume until their return; for it
was already nearly in type, and moreover, having been
undertaken for the Trustees of the British Museum, I was
not at liberty to suspend its progress, But, true to their
arrangements, the Messrs. Crotch divided the summer of
PREFACE. ix
1864 between Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro,—returning, as
indeed might have been anticipated from collectors so accu- —
rate and indefatigable, with a goodly booty. I will not ven-
ture to speculate on the number of specimens which they
amassed; but it must have been more than half that of my
own, which I estimated (ore rotundo) at 20,000. The species
of course were not nearly so numerous as those which I my-
self met with—for they were obtained in only three islands,
whereas mine were from the whole seven; nevertheless their
researches were beyond all expectation successful—for, in
addition to swelling out very considerably the local lists of
the particular islands which they visited (as will be seen by a
reference to the pages of this treatise), they increased the
entire fauna by actually 77 species which had not until then
been detected in the Canarian archipelago.
I will now only add that, whilst recording with gratitude
the assistance I have received, in different ways, from nume-
rous friends and correspondents, during the several years
which have elapsed since my Atlantic labours were com-
menced, my especial acknowledgements are due, first,
To the Rev. R. T. Lowe—who has been my constant com-
panion, since 1847, whilst encamping in many distant Ma-
deiran localities, and sojourning (at intervals) in the various
islands of both Groups, and without whose aid and local
advice I could scarcely have attempted any general and con-
tinuous work ; secondly,
To John Gray, Esq., in whose yacht ‘the Miranda’ I first
visited the Canaries—a widely scattered archipelago, which,
in all probability, I should never have explored had it not
been for his liberality and zeal; and lastly,
To the Messrs. Crotch—whose invaluable and well-directed
researches have been made to supplement my own with such
x PREFACE.
tact and judgment that I am enabled to fill up the exact de-
ficiencies which were most conspicuous in the Canarian fauna ;
and who, with characteristic generosity, have entrusted their
entire material to my care, and have permitted me to des-
cribe their novelties in the Appendix of this volume.
Teignmouth, Oct. 25, 1865.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
THAT the progress of our knowledge on the subject of geographical
distribution is mainly dependent on the collecting of accurate local
data, few will dispute; and when the field of research (however
small) from which those data have been gleaned constitutes an entire
country, circumscribed by physical barriers, and is not merely a
portion of some larger one, its fauna will gather in significance. On
this account it is that, for a certain class of naturalists, 7slands possess
a charm which is peculiarly their own,—each one being in itself a
kind of separate, miniature world, in which we may wander at large,
observe, and speculate. Not that the “speculations” to which I
would allude will often be worth much; but, constituted as we are,
it is next to impossible not to indulge in them, and they certainly
have the advantage of riveting our interest on these oceanic centres
of creation; whilst the facts on which they rely, if carefully and
honestly recorded, cannot but prove of real value, sooner or later, in
the solution of some of the many intricate questions arising out of
the diffusion of animals and plants.
The particular islands which have furnished the material for this
Memoir, being many in number, would seem to have many corre-
sponding points of interest—some of which suggest themselves almost
intuitively. Such, for example, are their several degrees of similarity
inter se, and dissimilarity, as evinced by the distribution of the species
here enumerated; and not merely the relation (thus far) of the islands
to each other in the three separate Groups, but also (which is much
more important) of the Groups themselves. Then, again, there is
the resemblance, or otherwise, of their entire fauna to that of southern
Europe and northern Africa; also the proportion which appears to
exist of endemic creatures (or those which there is the strongest
reason for believing are confined exclusively to the islands); and, to
what families these latter more especially pertain,—a question of
eminent significance, when their modes of life are taken into account,
as bearing on the primitive conditions of the various districts which
Xi INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
they inhabit. These, and others, are some of the many problems
which a local Catalogue, if even approximately complete, should aid
us in discussing. Perhaps however the greatest enigma of all on
which the subject of the present volume, and the results therein
arrived at, might tempt us to speculate, is the possibility of the
Madeiras, Salvages and Canaries being in reality but the remaining
portions of a vast continent which was broken up by some over-
whelming catastrophe at a very remote epoch—but when nevertheless
it was tenanted by the same forms which occur (in some instances
slightly altered by isolation) on its now detached parts. But as this
well-known theory, if referred to again, will be better placed towards
the close of my Introductory chapter, I will not comment upon it
here ; but I will proceed to the consideration of some drier details,
about which there can be no room for doubt.
General Statistics.—In the examination of the Coleoptera recorded
in this work, I may state broadly, at the outset, that I have had but
one object in view—namely, to arrive at the truth. Had I been
anxious to augment the list, by straining, in the slightest degree,
the importance of minute differences (which my better judgment led
me to conclude were in reality the result of variation), I might have
had abundant opportunities for doing so; but in each separate case
I have tried to take into account all the evidence that was before
me, and whilst in some instances comparatively obscure distinctions
have seemed sufficient for indicating a true species, in others I have
allowed the widest limits for aberration. As a general principle, this
must be philosophical,—to any one who believes in species as they are
commonly understood by that term; for they cannot all be equally
plastic, and will therefore vary—each in its own way, and in precise
accordance with its inherent capacity for external change. Hence,
likewise, I have not failed to act honestly towards swpposed species
(when such happened to present themselves) which I had myself
formerly described, but which further and more satisfactory material
has since convinced me would be better treated as varieties, or insular
states. In all cases where the latest evidence seemed to point towards
an amalgamation of forms which I had assumed hitherto to be truly
distinct, I have not hesitated to act upon it—whether the forms in
question were originally named by myself, or by others*.
* The following, consequently, which until now I had regarded as true species,
have been suppressed in this Catalogue: Hydroporus Lyelliit, W.; Myrmeco-
xenus sordidus, W.; Phiwophagus affinis,W.; Hypera variabilis, Hbst; Bruchus .
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. Xili
It will be seen, on reference, that the total number of species which
(so far as I am able to ascertain) have occurred up to the present
time in the whole of these Atlantic islands combined is exactly 1449.
After a careful computation, I find that (of these 1449 species) only
215 have not been taken by myself—in some part or other of the
three Groups ; whilst those which I believe to have been captured by
myself alone (or which have escaped the united researches of the
various other naturalists who have collected in different portions of
the archipelago) amount to 325*. The 1449 species are distributed
as follows:
DE re, ts caer eliw os 661
USE SS a ae eae 24
TMNT Sd ats" cSdiaia cee ck de se Sw ose bie 1007
If the species enumerated in this volume amount (as just stated)
to 1449, the number of genera into which they fall I have considered
to be 423. Of the 1449 species, I believe that 935 were first described
by myself (in different publications and papers), as well as 82 of
the 423 genera. Nevertheless, although this be the case, it does not
follow that the whole of the species and groups which I happen to
have been the first to characterize are necessarily confined to the
islands (though it is unquestionably true that the greater portion of
them appear to be in that predicament) ; for many have since been
detected in Mediterranean latitudes f.
As regards the species which are exclusively Atlantic (a somewhat
difficult point to ascertain, except in the case of such ultra-indigenous
floricola, W.; Criocephalus pinetorum, W.; Longitarsus consanguineus, W., and
fractus, ns Othius vestitus, W.; Platystethus fossor, W.; and Conosoma livi-
dum, Er.
* I need scarcely add that, next to myself, the Messrs. Crotch secured by far
the greatest number of species which nobody else has hitherto met with in those
islands—namely, 102. The next in order is the late Mr. Bewicke, to whose
exertions belong 22. Thirdly follow MM. Webb and Berthelot (concerning
many of whose supposed captures, however, I consider that further evidence is
required) and the Barao do Castello de Paiva, who number 11. Then comes the
late Dr. Heineken, who obtained 8 (though most of them are, like those of MM.
Webb and Berthelot, extremely doubtful as regards habitat). Then succeed
Messrs. Leacock and Park, to each of whom pertain 5 which no other collector
has yet fallen in with. Mr. Gray is answerable for 4 ; Senhor Moniz, and Dr. C.
Wolff for 3; M. de la Perraudiére for 2; and M. Hartung, Mr. J. J. Ross,
Mr. F. A. Anderson, and Mrs. Phelps for 1. Those of MM. Webband Berthelot
and Dr. Heineken, which alone contain species of unsatisfactory habitats, will
be noticed more particularly—further on.
t Only one new genus—namely Ptinodes—has been proposed in the present
Catalogue, though the names of two others (Nitpus and Eremotes) have been
changed ; but no Jess than 75 species, now for the first time defined, have been
a in its Appendix. Of these 75 novelties, 57 were found by the Messrs.
rotch.
xiv INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
forms as Tarphius and the Laparoceri), this appears to be the right
place for a remark on which I would desire to lay considerable stress.
Of the 1449 species here registered, it will be seen from the Topo-
graphical Index that 1039 (or all those in italics) are treated as
peculiar to the islands, whilst the remaining 410 are looked upon as
known elsewhere (chiefly in central and southern Europe, or northern
Africa). I need scarcely add, however, that that number (1039) must
be greatly reduced if we would gain an approximate idea of the species
which are absolutely endemic in these oceanic Groups; for many of
them will doubtless be found in Mediterranean countries, and a cer-
tain proportion may possibly be but geographical modifications of
species (the names of which I have usually indicated within brackets,
prefixing to them an <-«) which are found in higher latitudes.
Hence, the italics merely imply that the species which are entered in
that particular type have not hitherto been recorded, so far as. I am
aware, except for these islands; but they do not indicate my belief
that so large an amount of the species are necessarily peculiar to the
archipelago *.
But since a very considerable number of the forms are most un-
mistakeably aboriginal—being either attached to particular plants
which do not grow in other regions, or belonging to types which are
manifestly insular, it seems desirable in a tabular catalogue to note
all such by some simple mark; and I have, therefore, prefixed to
them an asterisk (*), So that whilst every species which is italicized
will bear the character imposed upon it (seeing that J have not been
able to ascertain that it has hitherto been recorded elsewhere), and
whilst also many both of those which are italicized and those which
are not appear to be truly indigenous, it is only those to which an
asterisk is additionally appended that I would regard as ( par eacel-
lence) endemic, and therefore not likely to be found in any other
country. The number of these last-mentioned species, which may
be called “ ultra-indigenous ” (as being the very atréyOoves of the
soil), appears to be about 700. And hence we may arrive at the
conclusion that, of the 1449 species which have been observed (up
to the present time) in these three oceanic Groups, nearly one-half
* After the above explanation, it will not appear absurd that in a very few
(exceptional) instances even undoubtedly imported insects (such as the Rhizopertha
bifoveolata and the Adelina farinaria, which are probably American) should be
inserted in italics. The fact is, I have no means of knowing absolutely that they
have yet been met with in any other country; and therefore I had no choice but
to italicize them. Yet it is quite certain, nevertheless, that they do not belong,
in reality, to the Atlantic fauna at all.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. XV
would seem to be peculiar to the province of which the several islands
are detached parts.
If we turn to the tabular list given at the end of this volume, it
is interesting to remark that the larger Sections into which the
Coleoptera are usually supposed to be subdivided retain pretty much
the same relative proportions (inter se) in the Madeiras and Canaries.
Thus, in both instances, the Rhynchophora (or weevils) take the lead,
whilst the Hucerata (or Longicorns) occupy the lowest place, and the
Hydradephaga (or water-beetles) nearly the lowest. The other
great Divisions (nine in number) change places a little in the two
Groups; but the alteration is very slight and unimportant, and leads
to no general results worth taking into account. But the wonderful
prevalence of the Curculionids in all the islands is a salient fact;
whilst the extreme scarcity of the Cerambicida—of which I consider
that only ten exponents which are unquestionably indigenous have
yet been brought to light, though (including those which are natur-
alized) 22 have been admitted into the present Catalogue—is equally
remarkable. This being the case, there is little to be said concerning
the difference presented by the relative proportions of the primary
Groups of the Coleoptera in the Madeiras and Canaries respectively
—seeing that in both clusters they follow each other in nearly the
same order; and therefore I need not occupy space by the insertion
of two separate lists, compiled to show this at a glance. But the
annexed Table will indicate the numerical development of the dif-
ferent Sections in the entire archipelago:
Rhynchophora ned’ arene tetas hare 282
ECE Petar ate Ar tae 219
ENE Tinie sg viv'a'hasit ne Cae de e504 215
OR ha SRE a tee 188
SOP Ss csle Ne inte guees ice veer 172
Cn OEE a ir eee Boe 135
OP EPEC ERC TELCO 64
Ce. ae ee ee ee 64
Pseudotrimera ........ PAAR eat ce Ben 30
ERNE. G5. o56 5. Ok ois. Wika ikem 0 of neyein.s 29
BRIT OMOORAGO S56 o) 065 a’ sided aie dis ihe ois 29
NE Pr alee ole a os ne etn take oe 22
1449
After what has just been said concerning the very great relative
correspondence (in numerical development) of the 12 primary Sections
of the Coleoptera in the Madeiras and Canaries respectively, we should
Xvi INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
anticipate that there would be a marvellous similarity in the actual
faunas of the two Groups—particularly when we recollect that their
physical conditions are nearly alike, and that the distance which
separates them is but trifling. And, accordingly, it will be found
that the genera are, on the whole, pretty much the same in both
archipelagos ; for although the more extensive list furnished by the
Canaries naturally includes within it many well-known forms (such
as Nebria, Carabus, Silpha, Hispa, Zophosis, Tentyria, Pimelia, Cossy-
phus, and Ocypus) which are absent from Madeira, the types which are
- most esoteric, or peculiar, do decidedly permeate the entire archipe-
lago—giving it a unity of character which it is impossible to mistake.
And yet, in spite of this, if we descend lower in the scale, and look
to the absolute species, it is surprising to find that their coincidence
falls far short of what we should have been led to expect from the
above considerations ; for whilst (as already stated) the number which
has been observed in the Madeiras is 661, and in the Canaries 1007,
only 238 have yet been detected which are common to the Groups.
Moreover even of that number there are exactly 38 which we may
properly deduct, as° being (like the Carpophili, Silvami, Sitophili,
Alphitobii, Gnathocert and Triboliwm) unmistakeable importations
through the medium of commerce, and which therefore have no real
connexion with the Atlantic fauna; in which case there will remain
but 200 belonging equally to the Madeiras and Canaries. How we
are to interpret this remarkable fact I will not now stop to conjec-
ture; but I may perhaps have occasion, further on, to allude to it
again*,
Local Statistics.—In investigating the natural history of an oceanic
Group, it should be borne in mind that we have a far more intricate
task to achieve than if our field of research had been a continuous
land. In the latter case, it is but a single (though more or less pro-
* After discarding the 38 species above referred to, which have without doubt
been introduced through human instrtimentality (as indeed is the case with them
in almost every country of the civilized world), it is marvellous to note how few
there are even of the remaining 200 which I should regard as positively endemic.
In fact no less than 66 of these, there can belittle question, must have been natu-
ralized within a comparatively recent period; and even the 134 to which we
are thus ultimately reduced contains but a small proportion which are purely
* Atlantic,’—the majority of them being found equally in Mediterranean
countries. So that the actual species which range over the entire archipelago
would appear to be not only few in number (compared with the extent of the
Madeiran and Canarian faunas), but also on the whole commonplace,—and that,
too, whilst the most peculiar and characteristic genera in the two Groups are
absolutely identical.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. XVil
longed) operation with which we are concerned; for the fact of a
species having been found once in any part of a given country, is
sufficient for its name to be entered into that country’s fauna. But
when it is an archipelago that we have to deal with, instead of an
unbroken tract, a Catalogue (if it is to be worth anything, in point
of accuracy) must not only record the united productions of the whole,
but likewise those of each individual part ; and the labour will con-
sequently be increased, in proportion to the number of islands which
it is our duty to examine. Nor is the question materially affected
whether the latter be extensive or minute, for the real difficulty lies
—not so much in prosecuting our researches on them when there as
in reaching them at all, and that, too, sufficiently often to enable us to
gain a knowledge of what is found in them at different seasons of
the year. Each island is, literally, a country in itself (whether large
or small), and must be investigated separately,—the commonest
species of each having to be added up with as much care and veracity
as if that particular island were the only one we had to ransack ;
and when we consider that, in the present instance, some of the
islands are well-nigh inaccessible, and that their extremes are re-
moved from each other by at least 400 miles of stormy ocean, it will
be admitted that I do not exaggerate the difficulty which a thorough
exploration of the whole of them must of necessity involve.
In the Atlantic clusters which have supplied the material for this
monograph, the islands (exclusive of mere rocks, which of course
cannot be taken into account) are 14 in number; and some of the
uninhabited ones are so dangerous to approach that they are scarcely
accessible during the winter months. In the case however of the
three Desertas of the Madeiran Group, I think that there is no real
need to enumerate the species of each of them separately (although
I have done so, nevertheless, and have used the utmost caution in
preventing an intermixture) ; for not only are the islands exceedingly
small, so that they could not singly be contrasted with the others in
the archipelago, but they are likewise so barely separated inter se
that they form a little system of their own, and there can be no pos-
sible doubt that they were once united. Perhaps, too, the same
might be said of the Salvages ; for although they are removed from
each other by as much as nine or ten miles, the distance is but slight
compared with that which isolates them from the Madeiras and Ca-
naries; whilst, as in the instance of the Desertas, their area is so
diminutive that we may well be permitted to treat them also as one
—at any rate until we have acquired a more perfect knowledge of
b
XVili INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
their fauna. Hence, for the above reasons, and in order somewhat
more to equalize the different portions of these widely scattered
‘Groups, we will regard the Desertas and Salvages (each, collectively)
:as one; in which case the following list will show the exact number
-of species which have been observed, up to the present date, in the
‘several islands (as thus understood) of the whole archipelago*.
Observed in Madeira proper ......+-.-eseeeeee 598
emcees POLLO SANTO” ~ 5 siak BRR eR Ee ee eee 160
Northern Deserta 22
Central yf | Desertas .... 87
Southern 35
Great Salvage.. 20
Great Piton.. Sse iin 5 Seed
Lanzarote: 5:5 sdtecdids el schse beebahwieme 277
—— Tyertevartterre: sad oie visk se ese 261
——_———— Grand Canary .............0000- 341
"Toteaee 4 ers 25a cao soe & Re ae 578
—= GOMGIE. Fates case ea oe ese 396
— Palaces FeO weas 3 bye nes Meare yee 258
— Hiatt’. ci Hees a Aa 224
It will be seen that these numbers are very much in accordance
with the relative sizes of the islands, and their greater or less fer-
tility; though doubtless they have also been regulated, in some
degree, by the fact of certain of them having been better explored
than others, And after what has already been stated on the extreme
difficulty of filling up the local lists of each separate island in so large
and scattered an assemblage, I need scarcely repeat, what I insisted
upon in my late Canarian Catalogue, that, although of course the
faunas of the different islands are to a great extent composed of species
which are common to them all, nevertheless, so far as the labour of
observation is concerned, the whole of these numbers (which amount,
in the aggregate to 3252) might have represented distinct species!
So that when we further recollect that every unit of that number
corresponds to the positive assertion of some habitat-island, accu-
rately ascertained, and is independent of the particular localities
within the island (which are recorded for each, either in this or my
other volumes), it will be perceived that the “ 3252’ is really the
exponent of a vast amount of solid work. In spite of this, however,
* Although it has seemed desirable to treat the Desertas and Salvages in the
collective way that I have done, nevertheless, for the sake of accuracy, I have
given likewise the number of the species which have been met with hitherto on
each of the small islands which compose them.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS, xix
there is yet much to be done in all the islands, though unquestionably
less in Madeira proper and Teneriffe (which have been comparatively
well ransacked) than in any of the remainder. The only ones which
I have not myself visited are the Salvages ; for although a landing
was attempted there’ by Mr. Gray and myself, from his yacht, in
January 1858, the sea was running so high at the time, and the
rocks are so dangerous, that we could not accomplish it, and had to
pass on to the Canaries. But their area (even combined) is very
small, and it can hardly be expected that many species will be found
on them. Still, the few that have been obtained from thence (hitherto
only by Mr. Leacock, of Funchal, and the Barao do Castello da Paiva)
I am bound to add are most interesting and significant; and I can
but express a hope that some enterprising naturalist may yet arise to
take them specially in hand—following the example of the Messrs.
Crotch, who so nobly investigated Gomera.
Importance of accuracy.—Before proceeding further, I may perhaps
be permitted to call attention to the paramount importance, in pre-
paring a Catalogue like the present one, of the most perfect truthful-
ness on the question of habitat. Hence it has been my endeavour to
use the greatest possible caution in filling up the lists of the separate
islands, and to admit no species into them which rested upon unre-
liable evidence. In the majority of cases where an insect has been
communicated to me with the name of an island appended to it which
I had reason to regard as loose and untrustworthy, I have preferred
the omission of the species from that island’s fiuna to the risk of a
possible error,—seeing that a mere omission is but trifling, whereas
a fault of commission would place permanently upon record a serious
topographical blunder. If, in spite of this, however, I have in a very
few instances conceded a species to an island upon evidence which
did not completely satisfy me, it will be observed that these excep-
tional cases are always guarded either by a note of interrogation
or an express statement of the authority on which their insertion
depends.
This absolute necessity for accuracy (on the subject of localities),
in a topographical enumeration, compels me to advert to the grievous
want of it displayed by several of my continental correspondents who
have from time to time forwarded to me their material. It is chiefly
from Paris that the specimens to which I now allude have been sent ;
and it really does appear as if the label “ Teneriffe ” was the only one,
for Canarian species, that ever suggested itself to our well-intentioned
b 2
XX INTRODUCTORY REMARKS,
entomological neighbours. Almost without an exception, the insects
of that archipelago which I have hitherto received have been em~
bellished with this universal ticket ; yet there is nothing of which I
am more sure than that a large proportion of them were never found
in Teneriffe at all—being in point of fact from one of the two eastern
islands of the Group, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where the fauna
is unmistakeably characteristic, and possesses more of an African ele-
ment than is the case elsewhere. But these Coleoptera are neverthe-
less communicated as unquestionably “ Teneriffan,” and circulated
throughout Europe as such—probably for no better reason than that
they had been received from some careless amateur who made his
head quarters in Teneriffe, and who did not think it worth while to
preserve a record of the exact islands whence his material was ob-
tained. And thus a geographical error is at once established in
collections, which no amount of after-protest (from those who have
studied the distribution in situ) can hope to neutralize. It may
perhaps be urged that a blunder of that sort is simply inevitable, on
account of the specimens having been received as nominally coming
from Teneriffe ; but I reply that it was the duty of those to whom
they were first consigned to sift the evidence for the habitat before
reasserting the latter in positive terms, and if they found it (as, in
this case, they manifestly would) to be untrustworthy, not to stereo-
type them as Teneriffan—but to call them, merely, “ Canarian.”
This latter would have been perfectly correct, and it entirely satisfies
the ordinary requirements of naturalists; whereas the former is
absolutely untrue, aid perpetuates a falsehood. I am fully aware
that these remarks will make no practical difference in their mode
of labelling; but is it too much to ask of such Coleopterists whether
the omitting to point out some eawact locality, or island (which is
seldom required to be known), ought not to be preferable to a down-
right misstatement? *
The * Histowre Naturelle des Iles Canaries.’—But before dismissing
my plea for accuracy, I feel bound to say a few words, also, on the
strange absence of it, so conspicuously exhibited, in the meagre list
of Coleoptera (numbering but 179 species!) which was prepared for
the ponderous Canarian work of MM. Webb and Berthelot. In the
* On one occasion I received from a Parisian correspondent an Heteromerous
insect even from the Cape de Verdes (a most unmistakeable species, which is‘quite
peculiar to those islands) with the eternal label ‘‘ Teneriffe” fastened to it! But
this guasi-habitat, however much insisted upon, was really too ridiculous to do
any permanent harm to the cause of entomological geography.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. XXi
marvellously loose manner in which that list is strung together, as
well as in the wrong determination of nearly every species which
was not treated as new, in its entire freedom throughout from a
single remark of either local or scientific interest, and in its complete
silence on the great subject of habitats—so essential to every fauna,
particularly one which treats of an island-Group, it is perhaps un-
equalled by any Catalogue (of like pretensions) on record. True it
is that the material which sufficed for compiling it was about as poor
and unsatisfactory as material could well be; but still, bad as it
was, it might have been done more justice to than was the case;
for when I examined the specimens in Paris I observed that nearly
all of them had the names appended of their particular islands,
whilst there were many small species amongst them which are not
even alluded to in the published list. Moreover I have elsewhere
recorded my belief that a few even of these 179 species are not Cana-
rian at all, but were brought from Madeira by Mr. Webb, and that
others were most likely either obtained from the opposite coast of
Morocco or else were captured alive in some of the many trading
vessels which ply between the Canarian islands and Mogadore*.
And I may further add that this suspicion is supported by the other-
wise almost inexplicable fact that the very small collection of MM.
Webb and Berthelot contains at least eleven species (after disposing
of a few others whose presence as “novelties” merely consists in
their being wrongly identified) which are totally unrepresented in
the enormous masses of material, numbering upwards of 30,000
specimens, which have been taken subsequently in the same field of
research, and which have passed through my own hands. This com-
pels me to look with distrust on at all events some of these ‘eleven
species—about seven of which are common European ones. ‘Their
names are as follows :—Dytiscus circumflewus, F.; Berosus spinosus,
Stev.; Attagenus pellio, L.; Ootoma obscura, Br.; Hesperophanes
roridus, Br. ; Clytus Webbit, Br. (probably a variety of the C. 4-punc-
tatus, F.); Mononyx variegatus, Br. (perhaps an Acalles); Tentyria
interrupta, Lat.; Pimelia fornicata, Hbst (cited as the P. obesa, Sol.),
and sparsa, Br.; and Ischnomera melanura, L. (quoted under the
title of “‘ Dytilus rufus, Fisch.”). I have nevertheless admitted
these eleven species into the fauna, though in each case my reasons
for doing so are published ; and I have sufficiently guarded myself
from recognizing them as positively Atlanti¢ until further material
has been brought to light. There are four, however, recorded by
* Cf. ‘Cat. Can. Col., passim, but especially pp. 8, 55, 438, and 469.
XXll INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
MM. Webb and Berthelot, which I have altogether rejected ; though
perhaps they might have been allowed to enter the list on the same
footing with the remainder—the evidence in each case being equally
bad. They are the Cicindela nilotica, Dej.; Colaspis barbara, F. ;
Erodius ewropeus, F.; and Akis acuminata, F.,—which are never-
theless alluded to, in foot-notes, in their proper places. I really
cannot take into account the Clytus griseus, which figures, i addi-
tion to the C. Webbi, in MM. Webb and Berthelot’s catalogue,—
because the griseus is acknowledged to be a mere variety of the
4-punctatus, to which species it seems probable that even the C. Webbir
equally pertains! And as it appears likely that there is no Clytus
at all which is absolutely Canarian, I think that if one of these two
are admitted on the very questionable evidence of Mr. Webb (cf. ‘Cat.
Can. Col.’ p. 390, note), it is quite as much as ought to be ventured
upon*.
Dominant Forms.—Reverting to the statistics, it may be interest- _
ing to note what the particular forms are which are most dominant
throughout the archipelago, as well as a few of those which would
seem par excellence to be characteristic of certain parts of it. And.
when the great preponderance of the weevils (to which I have already
called attention) is taken into account, we perhaps shall not be sur-
prised that one of the primary features which meet us at the outset
should consist in the extraordinary development of some closely
allied types of the Curculionidae. It is the subfamily Laparocerides
to which I refer,—a group which is not only monstrously expressed
(though under. different species, and slightly different genera) both in
the Madeiras and Canaries, but one likewise which is so essentially
Atlantic that the whole of its exponents (in these islands) which have
* Some of the above remarks may be applied with equal justice to 8 species of
a still smaller collection, which was formed in Madeira by the late Dr. Heineken ;
for although I do not doubt that they were really obtained in that island, I sus-
pect nevertheless that all of them (except perhaps one—the Cholovocera Madere)
were mere accidental importations from more northern latitudes. And in entire
accordance with this hypothesis is a note which was communicated by the late
Mr. Bewicke,—who ascertained from a merchant resident on the spot the positive
fact that at any rate a few insects were once captured amongst some foreign
timber, in a yard on the Funchal beach, and were given to Dr. Heineken; and
that another was found on the roof of the Cathedral, which is situated imme-
diately behind the custom-house. The following are the names of these 8 (more
or less doubtful) species of Dr. Heineken—which nobody else has since met with
in Madeira, and six of which it will be perceived are ordinary European ones :—
Gyrinus natator, L.; Cholovocera Madere, Westw.; Chasmatopterus nigrocinctus,
W.; Crioceris ‘asparagi, L.; Gastrophysa polygoni, L.;. Cassida nebulosa, L. ;
Coccinella 14~pustulata, L.; and Tenebrio molitor, L.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. xxill
hitherto been detected, amounting to no less than 57, appear to be
absolutely endemic! Of these 57, 19 are found in the Madeiras, —
and the remaining 38 in the Canaries. Of the 19 Madeiran ones, 16
belong to my genus Aélantis, and only 4 to Laparocerus (even whilst
merging Cyphoscelis into the latter); whereas of the 38 Canarians,
33 are Laparoceri, and merely 5 are Atlantides,—from which it
follows that Atlantis may be regarded as almost exclusively Ma-
deiran, and Laparocerus proper as Canarian*.
After Laparocerus (and its attendant satellites, Atlantis and Cy-
phoscelis—which perhaps ought scarcely to be treated as more than
subdivisions of it), the genus Homalota has the largest number of
exponents—namely 43; but as I believe that the majority of them
will be found ultimately to be common European ones, and since
these minute Staphylinids are eminently liable to become diffused
(by human and other agencies) over the civilized world, I lay but
little stress upon this fact. The next in order, however, is most
significant and wonderful; for it seems barely credible that the
group Acalles, of which about 27 species only have as yet been
detected in the whole of Europe, should (in conjunction with the
closely allied genus Hchinodera) possess as many as 36 in these
Atlantic islands! True it is that some 4 or 5 of them have hitherto
been so imperfectly examined (on account of the deficiency of ma-
terial) that I can scarcely regard their diagnoses as altogether satis-
factory ; nevertheless I do not believe (so long as slight permanent
differences, in sculpture and colouring, are looked upon as necessarily
specific) that that number can ever be much reduced, wnless certain
representative forms in the Madeiras and Canaries be considered but
modifications (brought about by isolation, or local influences) of
single species which were aboriginal. For my own part I am in-
clined to suspect that the real clue to this extraordinary number of
apparent species may reside in the fact that insular phases have in
many cases been matured from primeval types ; for the genus Acalles
seems to be emphatically “sportive,” or subject within reasonable
limits to external change. But there is perhaps no Coleopterous
group in this entire archipelago which, so far as my own observa-
* So /ocal are these 57 exponents of the subfamily Laparocerides, or so re-
stricted to their particular islands (and even districts), that I delieve there is no
single instance of any one of them occurring both at the Madeiras and Canaries ;
for although it is true that I have queried for the latter Group the Laparocerus
morio (which is so abundant throughout the Madeiran archipelago), I neverthe-
less cannot but feel a suspicion that some mistake may have arisen concerning
the habitat of the Baron Paiva’s two examples of it, which (up to the present
time) are all the evidence for its admission into the Canarian fauna.
XX1V INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
tions would imply, is altogether so difficult, and concerning which
therefore we have yet so much to learn, as Acalles ; and I must conse-
quently be content to leave some of the problems which it suggests
unsolved, and will merely refer to certain remarks which I have
made on that subject at p. 270 of this work*. .
Scarcely less numerous than Acalles—in reality perhaps more so
(for there must be many still undetected)—are the species of that
singular genus Tarphius, which (so far as yet brought to light)
amount to34. On the whole, indeed, I should look upon the Tarphit
as emphatically the most characteristic of all the Coleoptera in this
widely scattered archipelago, at any rate of those which constitute an
extensive generic assemblage; for not only are they (in every instance)
unmistakeably endemic, and apparently adapted to the particular
regions which contain them, but likewise so sedentary and phleg-
matic in their modes of life, and so cireumscribed in their several
areas of diffusion, that it is impossible to resist an inquiry as to what
the particular offices may have been which they were originally de-
stined to fulfil in the economy of those remote and elevated sylvan
districts which they would seem (almost solely) to inhabit. Though
not absolutely peculiar to the islands—for a single representative
occurs in the south of Europe, and a second has lately been found
in Algeria—there can be little doubt that the Atlantie province of
which these Groups are now the detached parts was the great pri-
meval centre whence the Tarphii emanated, and to whieh, in point
of fact, they are even still principally confined.
Helops likewise is very largely expressed, and perhaps also more
difficult to investigate satisfactorily than even <Acalles. As in the
ease of the latter, it seems to be preeminently “‘ sportive ;” so that
we are often left in doubt as to whether forms which appear, in par-
ticular districts and elevations, to be tolerably well-defined are more
in reality than local states of species which are plastic and widely
spread. Still I believe that there are but few (not more than about
five) of those here enumerated which will be likely to have their
specific claims called in question; and since it is most improbable
that all the Atlantic representatives have yet been brought to light,
* Although often self-evident, these “representative” species (not only in
Acalles, but likewise in various genera) are frequently so doubtful that I have
thought it safer no¢ to attempt to indicate them universally in my Tabular Cata-
logue, lest too much stress should be laid on the subject, and my conclusions
should consequently be relied upon too confidently by those who are not disposed
to take the trouble to examine for themselves, I have always, however, alluded
to them, where the evidence seemed to warrant it, in the body of the work.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. XXV
I think that the number which I have recorded, namely 27, will not
be found, although thus large, to have been exaggerated.
Still more remarkable than Helops, because usually less developed
in southern countries, is the genus Calathus—of which as many as
23 exponents have already been met with. It is however in the
Canaries that the Calathi are most dominant, no less than 19 of the
above number being peculiar to that archipelago. After Calathus,
the small flower-infesting Malacoderms comprised in the genus
Aittalus* are (as observed hitherto) the most numerous—as many as
22 species of them, chiefly Canarian, having been detected. Then
follow Hegetert, Longitarsus, and Dromiust, each of which is
represented by 20 members. The first of these, indeed, namely
Hegeter (which is principally Canarian), is, like Helops, a very
puzzling group—the species being singularly variable, and difficult
to define. That there are at least, however, ten forms amongst them
which were aboriginal I have little doubt ; but whether the remain-
der are more than races, well expressed in the central parts of their
several districts but shading off towards the upper and lower limits
of them, I consider very questionable.
So far as has been ascertained up to the present date, Apion and
Philonthus have each 18 exponents, a large proportion of which
however I believe to be mere introductions from higher latitudes.
Arthrodes and Anthicus have 15, the former representing in the
Canaries (to which it seems to be confined) Hrodius of Mediterranean
countries. Of Trechus, Bembidium, and Aphanarthrum 14 species
have been brought to light; but of the last—which is an exceedingly
interesting little assemblage of minute Huphorbia-infesting wood-
borers, widely diffused over these various Atlantic islands (to which,
apparently, it is peculiar)—we may expect to meet with many
others, as yet undetected. In less important genera, Pterostichus
and Saprinus are represented by 13 species; Hydroporus, Sphericus,
and Pimelia (which last does not occur in the Madeiran Group) by
12; Acrotrichis (i. e. Trichopteryx), Atomaria, and Corticaria by 11;
Anobium, Scymnus, and Lithocharis by 10; Tarus, Cryptophagus,
Aphodius, Lichenophagus, Ocypus, and Trogophleus by 9; and Li-
parthrum, Caulotrupis (a Madeiran group of Phloeophagous Curcu-
lionide), Livus, Haltica, Coccinella, and Aleochara by 8.
* T include Pecteropus amongst the Attali.
+t With Hegeter I include Thalpophila and Gnophota, which are scarcely more
than subgeneric groups.
t I regard Dromius as including Blechrus and Metadletus.
XXV1 . INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
Deficiency of certain Types.—Although particular genera, which I
have just alluded to, are largely indicated throughout the archipelago
—a proportion of them being actually endemic, whilst others (such
as Tarphius and the Laparocerides) appear merely to attain their
maximum in these various islands—there are nevertheless some
striking deficiencies in the fauna, consequent on the absence of many
well-known and familiar groups. It is mainly, however, in the
Madeiras that these gaps are noticeable; though I think, perhaps,
that the much less extensive surface afforded by the component
parts of that cluster, as compared with the Canaries, may supply at
all events a partial clue to what might otherwise be difficult of ex-
planation. Thus, the great division of the thalerophagous, flower-
infesting Lamellicorns (better known as the Cetoniads, and their
allies), although with about ten representatives in the Canaries,
seem to have no existence in Madeira; for the unique Chasmato-
pterus nigrocinctus, on the strength of which I originally admitted it
into the fauna, is unique still (after a lapse of 18 years), and I have
little doubt therefore that it was accidentally imported from some
other country. Then, in Madeira proper the monstrous family Ela-
teride appears to have no place; and indeed in the entire Madeiran
Group the little Coptostethus femoratus, found under stones in Porto
Santo, and of excessive rarity, is (so far as observed hitherto) its
sole exponent. Even in the Canaries the Hlateride are but feebly
shadowed forth,—a small assemblage of species, closely simulating
each other, and which I have referred to the Porto-Santan genus
Coptostethus, being all that has yet been brought to light. I have
elsewhere recorded my belief that the insertion, by MM. Webb and
Berthelot, of the Cicindelide into the Canarian list rested on insuffi-
cient evidence; and if this should prove to be the case, that widely-
scattered family has not so much as a solitary witness throughout
this whole archipelago; for in the Madeiran Group I am quite
satisfied that it does not occur. In the latter, also, the Buprestide
are but faintly traceable—their presence being vouched for, only, by
a unique (but truly indigenous) Agrilus, which I captured during
the summer of 1855; though in the Canaries, on the other hand,
six species have been met with. Amongst certain commonplace
genera which seem to be omitted in Madeira, but which have full
play on the larger area presented by the Canaries, I may call atten-
tion to the following: Nebria, Carabus, Silpha, Hispa, Zophosis,
Tentyria, Pimelia, Cossyphus, and Ocypus.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. XXVli
' Anomalous Forms.—Although a considerable majority of the forms
which are preeminently significant, or characteristic of this Atlantic
province, are members of largely developed groups (such as Lapa-
rocerus, Atlantis, Hegeter, Helops, Acalles, and Tarphius), the most
anomalous ones, as indeed might be anticipated, are not usually
referable to extensive genera—being far oftener single species, for
the reception of each of which a separate genus has been founded.
Arranged according to the amount of their peculiarity, or departure
from the nearest known types to which they respectively approxi-
mate, I may call attention to the following 15 which display unusual
eccentricity of structure; and I have added, after each, the names
of the families to which they severally belong: Onycholips (Curcu-
lionidee), Aglycyderes (Anthribide ?), Cossyphodes (Colydiade ?),
Triotemnus (Tomicide), Stereus (Anisotomide), Huwestus (Erotylide),
Xenonychus (Histeride), Xenorchestes (Anthribidee), Xenoscelis (Cu-
eujide), Lipommata, Pentarthrum, LTorneuma, and Echinosoma (Cur-
culionide), Casopus (Ptinide), and Pseudanemia (Trachyscelide).
Blind Species.—Considering that blind insects are decidedly scarce
in the order Coleoptera, we may be said to have a rather large
number of them in these Atlantic islands,—no less than 22 species
having been detected, the eyes of which are either totally absent or
else so rudimentary and imperfect that they must be practically
useless. The genera in which the organs of sight appear to me to
be absolutely non-existent are Anommatus, Thorictus? (represented
by four species), Lipommata, Onycholips, and Torneuma; whilst
those in which they are exceedingly abortive, or nearly obsolete, are
Cossyphodes, Cholovocera, Xenonychus, Metophthalmus (5 species),
Pentatemnus, Mesoxenus C species), Pselaphus palpiger, and Ache-
nium subceecum.
Ants’-nest Species—So far as observed hitherto, the Coleoptera
which are associated normally with Ants do not appear to be very
numerous in these island-Groups ; but this may be partly due to the
nests of the latter not having been sufficiently examined, and at the
proper seasons of the year. The principal ones are the four Thoricti,
Cossyphodes, and Sunius formicarum ; but it is likely that many of
the smaller species enumerated in the present volume may, in reality,
be more abundant in such situations than elsewhere; and we may
expect, also, that the hitherto unique Cholovocera Madere will be
found eventually to be of myrmecophilous habits.
XXVIli INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
Sand-infesting Coleoptera:—Seeing that the whole of these Atlantic
Groups are of volcanic origin, and more or less mountainous in
character, we should not anticipate the existence of those particular
localities which are favourable for species of sand-infesting habits ;
and accordingly in most parts of the archipelago (as, for instance,
the central and western ones) we find but few traces of them. Yet
there are districts, nevertheless, towards the east, both in the
Madeiras and Canaries, which present all the conditions supposed to
be necessary for creatures of that peculiar mode of life, and which
so far resemble the low and sandy tracts on the opposite coast of
Morocco as to introduce a sub-African element into the fauna. Such
regions as these constitute a very significant feature, not only in
Porto Sante (where the beds of calcareous sand which undulate
around the base of the mountains are sometimes extensive), but
likewise in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Grand Canary, in each of
which there are districts bordering upon the sea-shore which are
entirely covered with loose drifting sand—often accumulated into
hillocks and slopes of considerable dimensions, and more or less
studded with such few plants as are able to maintain themselves in
those arid wastes. We may therefore, for the sake of accuracy,
class under the two following heads the species of the particular
districts in question (each of which, in a general way, differs
somewhat from the other :—(1) those which occur (beneath marine
rejectamenta, &c.) along the edges of the sea, or in other brackish
spots, and which are principally of subsaline habits; and (2) those
which are found either on the dry sandy hillocks and ridges which
commence behind the actual beach, and which often extend to some
little distance inland, or in the calcareous localities which are situ-
ated for the most part at a distinctly higher (though seldom at a
very high) elevation, and in which the triturated sand is liable to
become deposited in the inequalities, or depressions, of the exposed
weather-beaten surface. Although the regions which I would thus
define are apt to merge into each other, they are nevertheless, in a
broad sense, so opposite in character that what I term the “ sand-
infesting Coleoptera” could scarcely be enumerated satisfactorily
without some rough explanation (such as the above) concerning the
nature of their respective habitats having first been given; and
therefore in the subjoined list I have added the numbers (1) and
(z), according as required, after each of the species, so as to afford
an idea (occasionally, however, only approximate) of the kind of
places in which the latter are normally to be found. The 13 which
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. XX1X
I have inserted in italics have been met with likewise, at Mogadore,
on the opposite coast of Africa; and I may state that the little
which has yet been brought to light from the sandy tracts along the
western shores of Morocco seems to have so much in common with
the species which characterize the lower districts in the eastern
islands of these Atlantic Groups that it is impossible not to regard
it as a portion of the same fauna*.
Scarites gigas (2).
Dyschirius armatus (1).
Masoreus arenicola (1, 2).
Pogonus salsipotens (1).
—— Grayji (1).
Dichirotrichus levistriatus (1).
Aépys gracilicornis (1).
Tachys scutellaris (1).
centromaculatus (1).
Cercyon littorale (1, 2).
Acrotrichis fucicola (1).
Ptenidium punctatum (1).
Acritus punctum (1).
Xenonychus fossor (2).
Saprinus lobatus (2).
erosus (2).
—— apricarius (2).
—— mundus (2).
—— angulosus (2).
—— minyops (2).
—— ignobilis (2).
nitidulus (2).
Hister major (2).
Psammodius sabulosus (2).
porcicollis (2).
Epicometis femorata (2).
Dignomus gracilipes (2).
Lipommata calcaratum (2).
Pentatemnus arenarius (2).
Onycholips bifurcatus (2).
Baris sellata (2).
Tychius robustus (2).
—— aridicola (2).
Gronops lunatus (2).
Rhytidorhinus brevitarsis (2).
Thylacites obesulus (2).
Sitona punctiger (2).
Epilachna 4-plagiata (2).
bella (2).
Lithophilus deserticola (2).
Zophosis bicarinata (2).
Arthrodes subciliatus (2).
—— subcostatus (2).
costifrons (2).
Tentyria Brulleei (2).
Melanochrus Lacordairii (2).
Pimelia granulicollis (2).
Sclerum asperulum (2).
Opatrum oblitum (2).
Halonomus salinicola (1, 2).
Pseudanemia brevicollis (2).
Trachyscelis aphodioides (1, 2).
Phaleria bimaculata (1, 2).
cadaverina (1, 2).
—— ornata (1, 2).
ciliata (1, 2).
Pseudostene fossoria (1, 2).
Helops pallidus (2).
Mecynotarsus semicinctus (2).
Anthicus humilis (1).
* Tn addition to the 15, included in the above list, which are common along
the sandy shores on the opposite coast of Africa, the following 17 might likewise
have been mentioned, had they been as strictly “sand-infesting” species: Pristo-
nychus oa. reve Stenolophus Teutonus, Dermestes Frischit, Acritus minutus,
Saprinus chalcites, Phyllognathus Silenus, Aphodius lividus, Corynetes rufipes,
Mezium sulcatum, Anthicus instabilis, floralis, and hispidus, Aleochara puberula
and crasstuscula, Heterothops minutus, Stenus guttula, and Trogophleus ruficollis.
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Anthicus opaculus (2). Aleochara nitida (1, 2). +
dimidiatus (1). binotata (1, 2).
Phytosus dimidiatus (1). Creophilus maxillosus (2).
—— nigriventris (1). _ Philonthus xantholoma (1).
—— balticus (2). | sericeus (1).
Tachyusa maritima (1). Achenium salinum (1).
simillima (1). | Sunius bimaculatus (1).
Homalota plumbea (1). Bledius januvianus (1).
gregaria (1, 2). cornutissimus (1).
Aleochara littoralis (1, 2). — galeatus (1).
To these 80 species perhaps several others might have been added,
for many which are not noticed amongst them do certainly occur
more in sandy places than elsewhere; nevertheless as I wish to
record those merely which are more particularly characteristic of the
localities in question (whether saline, maritime, or calcareous), I
believe that the above-mentioned ones will suffice for that purpose.
Of the 80 species, there are apparently only 8 which are peculiar
(so far as these Atlantic islands are concerned) to the Madeiras*,
and one (Phaleria bimaculata) to the Salvages ; so that the remaining
71 (only 10+ of which have been observed also in the Madeiran
Group) are distributed over the Canarian archipelago.
Euphorbian Fauna.—lIf, as just stated, the low and sandy tracts
are sufficiently extensive even in these volcanic Groups, to introduce
a distinct element into the fauna, but one which is dependent
(secondarily) on the nature of the soil; we shall hardly be surprised
if certain peculiarities in the vegetation should, in like manner, be
connected with species which are characteristic. That there are
well-defined areas, and altitudes, in which some particular plant, or
set of plants, attains its maximum, and becomes dominant, is but
the -result of a comprehensive law of distribution which we see
indicated, more or less plainly, in most countries of the world—and
perhaps nowhere more so than in mountain-islands; but it is seldom
that the insects which pertain (often exclusively) to these natural
‘‘ provinces”’ have been investigated, as such, with sufficient care.
In the Madeiras and Canaries it is clear that the laurel-regions
stand preeminent in importance; for the primeval forests, once so
* Aépys gracilicornis, Lipommata calearatum, Tychius robustus, Phaleria cili-
ata, Helops pallidus, Tachyusa maritima, Phytosus balticus, and Sunius bimacu-
latus.
+ Cercyon littorale, Saprinus nitidulus and apricarius, Hister major, Psammo-
dius sabulosus and porcicollis, Homalota gregaria, Aleochara nitida and binotata,
and Creophilus maxillosus.
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magnificent and vast, but now rapidly disappearing, were composed
mainly of the Lawrinee, the bright leaves of which distilled from the
surrounding atmosphere an unfailing supply of water—which, in its
turn, kept up a luxuriant under-verdure, nourishing an entire fauna
of its own*. And so, in the latter Group, the ancient Pinals (or
pine-woods), as well as the upland districts occupied by the various
species of Broom (there known as the “‘ Retamas”), and those which
are clothed with the shrubby Cisti, or arborescent Heaths, have each
of them their special quota to add to the general list; yet it still
remains for me to allude to another, and totally different, race of
plants, which play a part so significant amongst the aboriginal vege-
tation as to invest themselves with an interest second only to that
which surrounds the great family of the laurels.
The plants to which I refer are the Euphorbias—a monstrous
assemblage of wonderful, and even fantastic, forms, which are widely
distributed over this scattered archipelago, and which in the Canarian
Group have acquired a marvellous ascendency. In the latter indeed
there are whole tracts (especially towards the south of Grand Canary)
absolutely clothed with them; and some will occasionally attain a
size so gigantic as to be almost comparable with dwarf gnarled oaks ;
whilst the prickly stalks of the quaint, Cactus-like E. canariensis
are, at the same time, so abundant on the rocky declivities of Tene-
riffe, and the islands to the westward of it, as to constitute a really
conspicuous feature in the landscape. It is on the dry sunny slopes
of rather low and intermediate altitudes that the various Euphorbias
seem more particularly to flourish; yet a few of them (as, for in-
stance, the noble #. mellifera of Madeira) ascend to a high elevation,
and thrive in comparatively damp and cloudy regions at four or five
* T once had a very pretty illustration of the almost magical effect produced
even by a single tree, in helping to keep up a supply of water through this curious
but natural process. Whilst collecting at a high altitude on the mountains of
Madeira (in the upland region of the Fanal), a light-drawn cloud, so thin and
vapoury as to be barely traceable, and quite insufficient to obscure the full glare
of the sun, suddenly made its appearance. Being an ordinary occurrence I took
no notice of it, but passed on to an old laurel which stood out, with its extended
arms, isolated and vast, on the green park-like lawn, and commenced my re-
searches beneath its shade. In a few minutes I found myself gradually becoming
wet, and in a very few more the large drops began to distil upon me, one by one,
in a most uncomfortable manner; so that I had to move a few yards away, into
the broad sunshine, to dry myself. If one tree can be made the instrument for
effecting so much, even in the merest haze, what must be the result, during the
constant alternations of cloud and sunshine, when entire mountain-sides are
thickly covered with them? Yet the improvident inhabitants clear away their
noble forests, ruthlessly and without hinderance; and ultimately wonder that
the streams have gradually diminished, and that the islands themselves, once a
jungle of luxuriance, are being slowly reduced to mere heaps of dust and scorix.
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thousand feet above the sea. The greater number, however, delight
in barren, stony places near the coast, where wind and sunshine
seldom cease to fight for the mastery in either stunting or developing
their growth.’
No one who believes in the adaptation of insect life to every
special department of the vegetable kingdom could fail to anticipate
the existence of a curious fauna attendant upon this remarkable
assemblage of viscous shrubs. Yet I must own to considerable dis-
appointment when, in company with Mr. Gray, I first penetrated
(at the Canaries) into a thicket of them and found absolutely nothing.
Still, however, I felt firmly persuaded that such an important set of
plants could hardly occur without, at any rate, a certain number of
Coleopterous parasites; and we concluded therefore that the speci-
mens in sound and vigorous health, such as those which we had
examined, were not the ones likely to satisfy the requirements of
an entomologist. Unfortunately, however, the old and decayed stems
are much sought after for fuel, and so were not readily to be met
with ; but when at length (in the north of Lanzarote) we came upon
a quantity of them, erect and undisturbed, all doubt as to their pro-
ductiveness was at an end. From that time I made it a constant
practice to overhaul the dead Huphorbias, whenever they came to
hand; and it is surprising what a number of Coleopterous insects
are supported by them, which we might in vain look for in any
other situation. Already indeed about 50 species have been brought
to light, which would appear to be exclusively of Euphorbia-infesting
habits; and we may be sure that many others yet remain to be
found. But what struck me most, is the incredible mass of indivi-
duals by which some of them are represented; for the Aphanarthra,
particularly, are often in such multitudes that the rotten stalks and
branches seem absolutely alive with them. And yet, in spite of
this, so confined are they to that actual group of plants that, unless
the latter be examined rigidly, one might ransack the islands from
end to end and not obtain even one of them. And so also the
Mesites euphorbie in Madeira and the WM. fusiformis in the Canarian
Group, which are well nigh universal amongst the decaying Hu-
phorbia-stems, are marvellously abundant; whilst the same might
be said of the Hurops wmpressicollis, which I feel satisfied will be
found to permeate the entire archipelago. The following list, how-
ever, will show what the exact species are which have been ascer-
tained to frequent the Euphorbias; but as my object is to register
everything which (so far as observed hitherto) a collector would be
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XxXxill
likely to meet with when investigating those singular shrubs, I have
been compelled to admit a few which occur under other circum-
stances likewise. These latter, which are not numerous, I have
indicated by italics.
There are six, however (captured beneath
Euphorbia-bark), which have as yet been taken only once; and of
these, therefore, to which I have prefixed an asterisk, further
evidence is required before we can pronounce them to be eaclusively
Euphorbian*.
*Carpophilus tersus (C.).
Europs impressicollis (M., C.).
—— duplicatus (C.).
Lipaspis caulicola (S., C.).
*Trogosita recta (C.).
— latens (C.).
Caulonomus rhizophagoides (C.).
Lemophleus clavicollis (M., C.).
Xenoscelis deplanatus (C.).
Cryptophagus fusiformis (C.).
*Metophthalmus exiguus (M.).
Corticaria maculosa (M., C.).
Thallestus typhzeoides (C.).
—— subellipticus (C.).
Eubrachium politum (C.).
ovale (C.).
Eutriptus putricola (M., C.).
Teretrius cylindricus (C.).
Hololepta Perraudieri (C.).
Oryctes prolixus (C.).
Clerus Paivee (C.).
Piotes inconstans (C.).
Xyletinus flavicollis (C.).
— latitans (C.).
— desectus (C.).
*Anobium oculatum (C.).
Aphanarthrum Jube (C.).
—— tuberculatum (C.).
—— armatum (C.).
—— canescens (C.).
—— canariense (C.),
_—— pygmezum (C.).
—— bicinctum (C.).
—— piscatorium (M., C.).
Aphanarthrum euphorbiz (M.).
——- affine (C.).
glabrum (C.).
—— bicolor (M., C.).
—— lividum (C.).
—— pusillum (C.).
Liparthrum inarmatum (M., C.).
Lowei (C.).
— curtum (M., C.).
bicaudatum (C.).
Triotemnus subretusus (C.).
Phlceophagus caulium (C.).
Mesoxenus Monizianus (C.).
Caulotrupis subnitidus (M.).
Mesites euphorbie (M.).
—— proximus ? (C.).
—— fusiformis (C.).
pubipennis (C.).
Acalles fortunatus (C.).
—— cinereus (M.).
Aglycyderes setifer (C.).
Lepromoris gibba (C.).
Deucalion oceanicus ? (S.).
Stenidea annulicornis (C.).
albida (C.).
pilosa (C.).
Hypophlceus euphorbiz (C.).
ambiguus? (M.).
Tenebrio Crotchii (C.).
Ditylus concolor (S., C.).
Homalota canariensis (C.).
cortaria (M., C.).
*——— subcoriaria (C).
—— putrescens (C.).
__* In the above list I have used the letters (M.), (S.), and (C.), to indicate the
island-Groups to which the several species pertain.
Cc
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Homalota vagepunctata (C.). Dolicaon ruficollis (C.).
Xantholinus marginalis (C.). *Homalium tricolor (M.).
Dolicaon nigricollis (C.). clavicorne (M.).
I should add that it is under the dead bark, and within the rotten
wood, of the various Euphorbias that the whole of the above-men-
tioned species have been obtained; and although there are a few
others (mentioned, passim, in this volume) which have been found
on the blossoms of those plants, and which may or may not be pecu-
liar to them (for I have no evidence enabling me to decide), there is
but one which I have succeeded in satisfying myself lives exclusively
upon the foliage—namely, the Haltica Paivana. It is possible
however that the Longitarsus kleiniperda may be in the same pre-
dicament ; on which subject, see my remarks at page 367.
Pine-destroying Species.—In Madeira I think it is extremely doubt-
ful whether the pines were truly aboriginal—or, at all events, whether
they ever played an important part amongst the native vegetation ;
for although there are now considerable tracts, on the southern
and eastern slopes of the mountains, which are covered with them,
it is well known that the extensive woods to which I refer are com-
paratively recent,—the trees having been brought, at various times
and in large numbers, from Portugal. Still, I am not prepared to
assert that even the Pinus canariensis may not have been indigenous
in Madeira (though possibly not abundant) when the island was
first discovered ; and if this should prove to be the case, it will un-
questionably give greater significance to the very few pine-infesting
insects which yet exist (tenanting the present plantations), but which
I am rather disposed to believe have in reality been introduced during
the last half-century, and perhaps along with the young trees them-
selves, from south-western Europe. In the Canarian Group, how-
ever, it is far otherwise ; for there the ancient pine-forests (or Pinals)
constitute a most conspicuous feature in the districts of a lofty al-
titude, and are often so remote and difficult of access as to be scarcely
approachable. It is true that in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura there
are not (and perhaps indeed never were) any traces of them; but in
the more central and western islands they frequently clothe consi-
derable tracts—at any rate in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma
(for in Gomera and Hierro they are being fast exterminated).
After the above remarks it will not be expected that the pine-
destroying Coleoptera can be very abundant in, at all events, the
Madeiran archipelago; and although it is possible that a few of the
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species enumerated in this volume, the exact habits of which I have
failed to ascertain, may in reality be attached to the modern fir-woods,
I have not satisfied myself of more than stv which I can regard as
unmistakeably peculiar to those localities. They are as follows:
Hylurgus ligniperda and destruens, Pissodes notatus, Oxyplewrus
Bewickii, Criocephalus rusticus, and Coccinella Andersoni,—three of
which occur in higher latitudes, whilst it is doubtful whether even
the remainder (namely Hylurgus destruens, Oxypleurus Bewicki,
and Coccinella Andersoni) are more than geographical phases of or-
dinary European forms. In the Canaries, on the other hand, where
the Pinals were both primeval and vast, there is of course a larger
fauna attendant upon the pines; nevertheless even there, although
the individuals are occasionally very numerous, the number of species
appears to be small—in proportion to the extent and magnificence of |
the regions which they inhabit,—a fact which will at once be ad-
mitted when I mention that only 18 species have yet been brought
to light of strictly pine-infesting propensities. The following are
the species to which I allude:
Rhizophagus pinetorum. Hylurgus piniperda.
subopacus. Hylastes Lowei.
Temnochila pini. Syntomocerus crassicornis.
Lipaspis pinicola. Rhyncolus crassirostris.
Aulonium sulcicolle. Brachyderes rugatus.
Buprestis Bertheloti. —— sculpturatus.
Dinoderus brunneus. Oxypleurus pinicola.
Tomicus nobilis. Criocephalus rusticus.
Crypturgus concolor. Hypophlceus pini.
Of the above 18 species, detected in the Canaries, two only (Hy-
lurgus ligniperda and Criocephalus rusticus) have been met with in
the Madeiras likewise; and since, moreover, out of the 8 captured in
the latter Group there are four (namely Hylurgus destruens, Pissodes
notatus, Oxypleurus Bewickii, and Coccinella Andersoni) which have
not been observed hitherto in the former, it follows that the species
of exclusively pine-infesting habits which have yet been brought to
light in these numerous Atlantic islands combined amount to only 22.
There are doubtless certain others which are much attached, or par-
tial, to the pine-districts, but which can hardly be looked upon as
dependent (directly) upon the trees themselves. These, therefore,
could scarcely be defined as “ pine-destroying;” though perhaps
some few of them might have been mentioned as characteristic
(from some cause or other) of the regions in question. Such, for
e 2
XXxvl INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
instance, are the common European Conosoma pubescens, found both
in the Madeiras and Canaries, and the Catops pinicola (taken by
the Messrs. Crotch in the latter Group); and such, likewise, are the
three Ptinellas—namely the P. Proteus in Madeira, and the angus-
tula and aptera in Palma and Hierro.
Species of the “ Retamas,” Cisti, Semperviva, and Tamarisk.—In
addition to the Euphorbian and pine-infesting Coleoptera, there are
certain others which attach themselves to the various kinds of vege-
tation which characterize particular districts and altitudes; but in
no instance have I detected a sufficient number of them to be worthy
of more than a passing notice. Yet it is probable that the different
species of “ Retama” (or Broom) which attain their maximum on
the upland slopes of Teneriffe and Grand Canary, as well as the
shrubby Cisti which cover considerable tracts of country (usually at
a great height, and often bordering upon the Pinals), especially in
those two islands and Palma, would amply repay an investigation, and
would supply us (in each case) with a small fauna of their own.
The Retama-districts indeed I have always found to be eminently
productive, and to harbour a large assortment of the most striking
of the Atlantic forms; but in most instances the latter do not seem é
to be actually dependent on the Cytisi, Spartia, and Geniste, and
therefore could not be cited as in any way connected directly with
those plants,—their presence among them being mainly due, as I
imagine, to the loftiness of the several regions, and not to any posi-
tive connexion (on their part) with the flora. The common Grenista
scoparia, however, in Madeira, does decidedly support the beautiful
little Coccinella geniste, as well as the European Phleophthorus rho-
dodactylus and the Sttona latipennis (which is attached to the same
plant in Teneriffe, and which is said to occur likewise in Portugal) ;
while the more indigenous Retamas of the Canarian archipelago fre-.
quently abound with the inconstant Coccinella miranda and the
Acmceodera cisti—the second of which, according to the Messrs.
Crotch, undergoes its transformations within the stems of the yellow
‘‘Codeso.” Whether any of the numerous species which (like the
Melyrosoma hirtum and the Attalus enescens) haunt the blossoms of
the Spartia and Oytisi are positively dependent on the latter, I have
no evidence to enable me to decide.
The great prevalence of the Cistus monspeliensis and vagans in the
more or less elevated districts of the central and western parts of the
Canarian Group, especially in Grand Canary and Palma, would lead
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us to expect that at any rate a certain number of Coleopterous forms
must exist which are dependent on them exclusively ; and perhaps
this would be found to be the case, were the upland tracts properly
investigated which they frequently almost clothe. Yet hitherto I
have not been able to satisfy myself that there are many species in
that predicament; though a few there unquestionably are, as even
a slight research is sufficient to demonstrate.’ Thus the Hispa occator
often abounds in Teneriffe and Palma, upon the foliage of the C?sti ;
and a dark variety of it was met with, under similar circumstances,
by M. de la Perraudiére, in Hierro. In Grand Canary the Pseudo-
colaspis obscuripes is common, in like situations; and possibly also
the Anthraxia similis may be of Cistus-destroying habits (though I
am somewhat doubtful whether the latter is not, rather, attached to
the pine trees). The Apion tubiferum, which I captured in Grand
Canary and Hierro, I believe to be dependent on the Cisti—and per-
haps the Melyrosoma costipenne, the Bruchus antennatus, and the
Calomicrus Wollastoni.
There is another race of plants, both in the Madeiran and Cana-
rian Groups, which constitute a significant feature amongst the native
vegetation—their large succulent leaves either drooping gracefully
over the rocks, or studding the perpendicular sides of them in flat,
rosette-like clusters. I refer to the various species of Sedum and
Sempervivum, which flourish at most elevations, though principally
at intermediate ones. It is difficult to conceive that forms so un-
mistakeably aboriginal, and numerous, should not have a correspond-
ingly important fauna attendant upon them; yet hitherto there are
but five representatives of the Coleoptera which have been ascertained
positively to require them as a means of actual subsistence. Of these
five, no less than four are members of the Curculionidew,—one being
the Canarian Acalles wonii, and the other three the Ceuthorhynchus
phytobioides, hesperus, and lineatotessellatus (the first two of which
occur in the Canarian, and the last in the Madeiran archipelago).
The fifth species alluded to as being (I believe) of Seduwm-infesting
habits is the Haltica crassipes—found in Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma,
and Hierro. ‘There are many more however to be met with, parti-
cularly during the winter months, harbouring beneath the dry and
dead leaves which often (at any rate in the compact, rosette-shaped
plants) surround the base of the stems and are matted closely against
the rocks; but I have no evidence that any of these are more than
casual visitors, which necessity has compelled to take shelter there
and to hybernate. Nevertheless some few of them (as, for instance,
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the Laparocerus subopacus and Lichenophagus buccatrix, discovered
by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera) may perhaps be strictly attendant
on the Sempervwa; though it is impossible to assert this, until fur-
ther material shall have decided the question.
A very small assemblage of species still remains to be noticed, of to-
tally different habits, which are peculiar to the shrubs of the common
Tamarisk (the Tamaria gallica of European latitudes); and it is far
from unlikely that the few yet detected (only four in number) may all
of them occur in Mediterranean countries. They are Nanophyes
lunulatus, Coniatus tamarisci, Stylosomus biplagiatus, and Coccinella
Doublieri,—the first two of which I captured in Grand Canary, and
the last two in Fuerteventura. Although it is not probable that
many other species will be met with of a similar mode of life, I
think it almost certain that these will be found, when searched for
in the right situations, to be more widely spread over the archipelago ;
but, whether truly native or originally introduced, it is chiefly in
spots near the coast, of low or but slightly elevated districts, that the
Tamarisk may be said to flourish.
General Considerations.—In reviewing some of the preceding re-
marks, it will not be deemed out of place if I offer a few observations
on one or two points which appear to present themselves for notice,
We have seen that there are certain districts and altitudes charac-
terized by the presence of Coleopterous forms which are dependent
on the kind of vegetation which attains its maximum there and has
become dominant. Yet it remains for us to ask whether there is
reason for suspecting that any of the latter are but mere states of
well-known species which have acquired their present peculiarities
through long attachment to the particular plants in connexion with
which they are now found. I am fully aware that an inquiry of
this nature must open up questions of great difficulty, and concerning
which there would be much variety of opinion. In the consideration,
however, of all such problems (which are perhaps unsolvable) we
can but use the evidence that we possess; and surely, if the latter
is admitted to be necessary at all in attempting their solution, it can
scarcely be more available than when gathered into a focus on small
insular areas which have been so long and carefully explored. That
there are positive limits (even though, by the nature of the case, un-
definable) between which all species are free to become modified has
generally been received as an axiom; nor has this primary truth been
so much as touched by the ascertained fact that the permitted range
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for certain forms (when systematically acted upon by the skill and
intellect of man) is so extremely wide, in comparison with that al-
lowed in the ease of others, as to be practically almost infinite*. And
consequently, if it ever should be shown that we have fallen largely
into error in regarding certain closely allied organisms as specifically
distinct, I would surmise that it proves absolutely nothing except
the fact of our own ignorance as to where the proper lines of demar-
cation are to be drawn. But that those lines have an (abstract) ex-
istence somewhere I take for granted; and it is the province of the
naturalist to endeavour to obtain an approximate idea, so far as may
be, and so far as his limited experience will permit, of their several
positions.
After these remarks I shall not be misunderstood when I express
my belief, that some of the forms enumerated in this volume, which
differ but slightly (though permanently) from those of European lati- —
tudes, will perhaps prove to be but local phases of the latter—brought
about either by isolation, or a difference in the exact chemical pro-
perties of the plants on which they have long been compelled to sub-
sist. And hence, for instance, when I find attached to the Pinus
canariensis Coleoptera which recede but minutely from those which
destroy the fir trees of more northern countries, I cannot but feel
it probable—even whilst (on account of the fixedness of their cha-
racters) registering them as distinct—that they do in reality repre-
* Tt seems often assumed that if variation is acknowledged to be “ infinite,”
we tacitly imply that it must needs be also monstrous; but this appears to me a
very gratuitous conclusion. Although common circumstances are sometimes apt
to be overlooked, they nevertheless will frequently supply evidence more satis-
factory than we can gather elsewhere; and even in the present case, therefore,
we may perhaps venture to appeal to them. Although incapable of ocular de-
monstration (for it is a truth of reason and not of sense), there are probably few
reflecting minds which would reject the dogma that no two human beings ever
have existed, or ever will exist, which are absolutely alike in every single part,
and combination, of their entire structure. Yet, in spite of this individual vari-
ability, which is strictly infinite, we are not driven to believe in forms which are
in any degree “ monstrous.” On the contrary, so unmistakeably are they in-
cluded within the morphotic limits assigned for the human frame, that (whilst
those “limits” are by us wndefinable, and the variations infinite) the forms them-
selves seldom strike us as even eatraordinary, and therefore never (a fortior7) as
monstrous. And if this be true for “individual variability,” it is true also for
“variation ” (as commonly understood by that term); for distinct varieties are as
much a fact in the human family as “individual variability.” From which I
infer that variation may have full play, and be by us undefinable, and yet posi-
tively restrained within the limits which were imposed upon it aboriginally for
each separate species; and, therefore, conversely, that a species may be inde-
finitely plastic, and yet remain ¢rue to its type. Those naturalists therefore
who tell us that we have no logical right to believe in “species” (as hitherto
enunciated) whilst we are unable to define their limits, merely appeal to an impos-
sibility, or our want of omniscience, as the evidence for overthrowing a fim
damental truth.
xl INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
sent no more than geographical states of the latter; though to act,
always and without discrimination, upon that hypothesis might in-
volve errors of a worse kind than the mere insertion (into a Cata-
logue) of an occasional form which has been wrongly entered as
specific. I believe however that the instances are not very numerous
in which an accurate and experienced naturalist would have much
difficulty in satisfying himself concerning the proper rank of the
various creatures with which he has here to deal; for the greater
number of them are most clearly defined, whilst even in the case of
the obscurer ones there are often local considerations by which ap-
parent discrepancies may be explained.
But if we admit the probability that a’ small proportion of the
forms which are treated in this volume as specific may be but geo-
graphical modifications of others which are already known, I must
at the same time express my conviction that an overwhelming ma-
jority of them are quite in the opposite predicament, and owe next
to nothing (so far as their specific features are concerned) to the
action of the external influences by which they are surrounded.
Especially will this apply to the Huphorbia-infesting group—an
assemblage of marvellous types which (as lately insinuated) are
nearly without a parallel, both as regards the number of the indi-
"viduals by which they are severally represented, and the greater or
less eccentricity of their structure. It is true that a few of the species
(if indeed I am correct in regarding them as such) display a certain
amount of correlation with the particular kind of Huphorbia to which
they are attached. Thus, in the Aphanarthra the development of
tubercles on the anterior edge of the pronotum seems, in some
mysterious manner, to be connected with the ‘sweeter,’ or less
.pungent, members of that curious race of plants; for those species
which are nourished within the acrid stalks of the EZ. canariensis
have no indication of prothoracic pustules, whereas those which feed
on the less caustic, or more palatable, E. balsamifera and regis-Jube
show a decided tendency (more or less expressed) to be armed with
them. This however is but a trifling circumstance (although un-
doubtedly interesting), and one which leaves untouched the won-
derful dissimilarity (inter se) of these Euphorbian types, and their
wide divergence from every other organism of the same geographical
domain.
As above stated, however, the vast multitude of quaint and gro-
tesque shrubs on which this esoteric assemblage depends for sub-
sistence is becoming gradually exterminated. True it is that the
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process of annihilation is extremely slow; yet year after year sees
portions of the rocky declivities brought into rude cultivation, whilst
the constant search which is made after the dead plants for fuel still
further operates to direct the axe of the destroyer. Here then we
have an unmistakeable fact, and one over which it is worth while to
pause,—not of a single species, but of a whole fauna surely dying
out before circumstances which are adverse to its continuance.
Already upwards of 50 members have been ascertained to inhabit
the Euphorbias; and (as I recently mentioned) some of them lite-
rally swarm, to an extent which is well nigh incredible. Yetin vain
do we look around for anything like an adaptation to altered, and
ever altering, conditions; and I will indeed venture to affirm that
no one instance can be produced, throughout this noble fauna, in
which the slightest tendency is shown by even a single species, to
accommodate itself to the change of circumstances, and to become
modified accordingly. In Lanzarote and Fuerteventura the Z.,cana-
riensis seems to have already gone; and what is the consequence ?
Simply that not one of the numerous species which characterize that
plant appears to have adapted itself even to the other Huphorbias!
And if this be the case, Can we wonder that the extinction of the
latter should result in the complete disappearance, and for ever, of
their entire fauna? I do not adduce this as any anomalous effect of
the gradual change which has long been going on in the vegetation
of these Atlantic Groups; for it is precisely what I should have
anticipated, and in perfect accordance with what we cannot but
observe equally in the case of the great lawrel-fauna—which is
slowly becoming exterminated, leaving no trace behind it of its
many, and very peculiar, forms.
Yet, whilst the majority of the species appear unable to survive
the loss (however gradual) of the particular kind of vegetation on
which they were originally destined to subsist, there is some reason
for suspecting that a considerable number may nevertheless have
braved many a physical change in the extent and altitude of the
several areas over which they had spread. For if catastrophes are
admitted to have had any place at all in the geological record, it is
clear that some result must have been afterwards traceable in the
regions which were disturbed—and if in the regions themselves,
also in the economy of their occupants. Yet, provided that insta-
bility (to a greater or less degree) is an element in every organism,
it seems impossible to realize events such as those to which I now
allude without being struck with the conviction that some slight
xhii INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
departure from their normal standards, consequent upon the altera-_
tion of surrounding circumstances, must ere long have become (more
or less) apparent in most of the creatures which had been thus indi-
rectly operated upon. And if this be granted, I think we have all
that we require to account for many of the trifling (though per-
manent) deviations from central types which are seldom so conspi-
cuous as on the broken-up portions of a once continuous land.
It will be seen that the above remarks have a direct bearing on
the conclusion at which I arrived (vide p. xvi.), when discussing
the Coleopterous statistics of these Atlantic Groups—namely, that
whilst the genera are, on the whole, pretty much the same in the
Madeiras, Salvages, and Canaries, the actual species (using that term,
however, as expressing only a mere assortment of individuals more
or less abruptly differing from those of every other assemblage—
and not in its absolute, theoretical, and practically more difficult
sense) which permeate the entire archipelago are marvellously few in
number, compared with the extent of the respective faunas. This
indeed would seem almost to follow from the premises which I have
assumed; for we should naturally be prepared to expect that the
individuals (for instance) which might chance to become isolated on
a small and barren rock would probably initiate a race which in a
very few generations* would have acquired some trifling peculiarity,
serving thenceforth to distinguish its exponents from those of another
conclave (specifically identical with them) which had remained un-
molested amidst the more favourable conditions of a comparatively
elevated central tract. I believe that it is mainly upon some such
principle as this that we can hope to understand that most puzzling
* I say “in a very few generations,’ because I cannot but think that a vast
deal too much is made of what is called “ the argument from time.” Where an
organism has been ascertained positively to be advancing steadily onwards in
one undeyviating direction (and it would indeed be a marvellous fact), I then
admit that time (as an element) is all-important. But this self-acquired, self-
directed progress is in most instances quite imaginary, and is merely assumed
for the sake of upholding a theory which could have no existence without its aid.
To say that alternations and changes are constantly going on in organic nature
is but asserting a truism, for perfect quiescence seems to be impossible; but that
is a very different thing from a continued and uniform advancement in a given
course. My own belief is that in the feral world all such systematic progression
is the exception, rather than the rule, and is seldom prolonged (if ever) beyond
a few generations, and that its existence, as a universal fact, isa myth. I hope
to state shortly that, at any rate in these Atlantic islands, if there is one thing
which is more striking than another, and in proof of which we have some real
evidence to adduce, it is the apparent unchangeability of the great mass of the
endemic forms. And if this be the case, of what use (when there is nothing to
“add up’’) is the argument from ¢ime? Nothing, multiplied by ten or ten-
million. is the same thing. In both instances it equals nothing, and can never
be made to represent a positive quantity.
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phasis of certain insular phenomena, in which nearly every detached
islet appears on first investigation to add its own particular “‘species”
to the general list; and certainly it seems to me to offer a clue to
much that might otherwise be unintelligible in the fauna of this
scattered archipelago.
In estimating the action of physical changes in the earth’s surface
on its fauna, I would not wish to give them an undue importance,
or to exclude a consideration of the countless other methods by
which species may (and have) become established on even the re-
motest rocks,—where, be it observed, they would be as much subject
to the same modifying influences as if they had been left there by
some overwhelming geological crisis. Yet in ventilating all such
questions, it is not by the assumption of “ general laws” (which are
sometimes imaginary), but by the actual evidence before us, that we
are compelled at last to form our judgment; and I must confess
that all the varied means of dispersion (often so anomalous and
unlooked-for) do not appear to me, in these Atlantic islands, to have
done much (if indeed anything) towards determining the present
distribution of the truly endemic species. Yet a natural catastrophe,
on a scale sufficiently gigantic to break-up a continuous land which
was already stocked with its own aboriginal organisms, would in all
probability lay the foundation of phenomena (as regards the latter)
~ exactly parallel to what we now meet with in the various component
parts of these oceanic Groups.
Although it is true that numerous slight modifications, or insular
states (for the most part unimportant), appear to have been brought
about (probably at a very remote epoch) in many of the species, I
can detect no trace of anything like a law of development which
could be regarded as still operating to intensify (however gradually)
the peculiarities of the forms which now exist. On the contrary,
indeed, if there is one thing which strikes us more than another, it
is their permanence, or apparent freedom from all tendency to fur-
ther change,—the extremely sedentary nature, and phlegmatic habits,
of a large proportion of them (as in the case of Deucalion and most
of the Tarphit) seeming almost.to place them beyond the influence
of those external circumstances and conditions which might be sup-
posed to have some infinitesimal power over the outward configura-
tion of creatures which are more nervously organized. Amongst the
Land-shells, indeed (in which the insular races are still better de-
fined, and also far more numerous, in proportion to the extent of
the fauna, than is the case amongst the Coleoptera), this fixedness of
xliv INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
their present characteristics is proved to a demonstration ; for in
various parts of the Madeiran Group there are thick beds of indurated
mud and calcareous sand, which literally teem with them in a semi-
fossilized state, and yet (except in a few cases, involving mere size,
on which I shall have soon to comment) the latter specimens (dis-
tributed over upwards of one hundred species) display no perceptible
differences from their recent homologues. Geologically speaking,
these deposits (which oceur in Madeira proper, Porto Santo, and even
on the top of the southern Deserta) may perhaps be comparatively
recent; but as there is strong reason for suspecting that they were
formed (at any rate) previous to the dissolution of the intermediate
land, and since it is the opinion of Sir Charles Lyell that these
oceanic Groups were islands in a miocene sea, we have at least a
monstrous period during which we may be quite sure that no ap-
preciable change has taken place. And since moreover it is equally
a fact that the semifossilized forms of the several species are found
only in the immediate, vicinity of the areas (often very limited ones)
which are occupied by their descendants, we possess likewise con-
clusive evidence concerning the sedentary modes of life which would
seem to have formed at that.distant epoch as much a part of their
history as they do now*. I have alluded to the shells, simply be-
cause the particular phenomena, in connexion with them, to which I
would call attention are capable of actual proof; but, as already
implied, I believe that the majority of the Coleoptera which are
truly endemic will be found to be in an exactly similar predica-
ment. Hence I infer that the “ insular phases’’ which we are now
discussing have not been matured in accordance with any law of
development, or an imaginary process of “ natural selection,” tT but
* Cf, ‘ Variation of Species,’ pp. 127-135.
t It has always seemed to me that “ Natural Selection,” so-called (if indeed it
has ever more than an occasional, or intermittent, existence in the feral world),
is, on the whole, conservative, rather than progressive; for being emphatically
and confessedly utilitarian, or dependent on the principle that the strongest
shall prevail, it is clear that the question “which 7s the strongest?” must be
solved before we can form an opinion on its supposed action, Itis but asserting
a truism to say that sound and vigorous health, with proper room for the exer-
cise of its various endowments and faculties, are a sine gud non to the perfection
of every species, and that we may consequently expect the race which possesses
those advantages to be not only the most perfect, but likewise, in a general sense,
the most successful. or I think there cannot be much doubt that the speci-
mens which have ail their organs developed, simultaneously, ¢o the utmost are
the really strong ones, and not those which have one (or more) of them increased
at the expense of the remainder. I will not deny that creatures in the latter
predicament may enjoy some temporary advantage against (perhaps) a particular
foe, and may even transmit it to their immediate descendants; but still that
does not prevent the structure itself (if important enough to be worth notice)
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. xlv
were dependent upon circumstances altogether exceptional—probably
at (or following upon) the very remote period when this great
Atlantic province was rent asunder.
We have seen that there are strong reasons for believing that a
vast majority of the true insular modifications which now present
themselves have not been matured by any process of slow develop-
ment, which might be supposed to have operated imperceptibly, and
to be acting still—but, on the contrary, that they have remained
unchanged through an immeasurable period, at the commencement of
which they were probably brought about in obedience to a combina-
tion of circumstances and conditions which are altogether unprece-
dented and exceptional, And this conclusion appears to be sup-
ported by the’ fact that, whilst there is not the faintest trace,
amongst the existing forms, of anything like a law of gradual ad-
vancement, unmistakeable signs of deterioration are nevertheless
conspicuous everywhere: or, in other words, the departwres (when-
soever they may have occurred) from their respective types, nearly
always seem to be of a retrograde character, and therefore in pre-
cisely the opposite direction to what would be required by any
theory of general progressive tendencies. In nearly every instance
(and there are plenty of them) where two forms are almost identical
with each other eacept as regards size, the one being monstrous and
the other comparatively diminutive, it is the larger state which is
the scarcer and more typical; and so decidedly is this sometimes
expressed that it is difficult to avoid the suspicion that the latter
from being abnormal ; and all experience shows us that it is the tendency of what
is irregular to die out, and to revert to what is typical (wherein resides the true
maximum, the beau idéal, of every type). So that if strength and full muscular
development are to be the vouchers for ultimate success, the “ naturally selected”
race would certainly be the most normal one, and not the most aberrant. I
believe that this must be true, in a broad and general sense, if the principle of
“natural selection” can be supposed to enter permanently, and incessantly, into
the great scheme of nature. But for my own part I can see nothing to warrant
that hypothesis, even whilst admitting (as I have done elsewhere, and often)
that to a very limited extent there appears no reason, but quite the reverse, why
some such process (call it what we please) may not have been silently at work—
even if only at particular epochs, and in special regions; for if eccentricities of
structure can with difficulty be made to move on in one undeviating path by
the unwearied skill, and forethought, of an active, living intelligence, it seems
preposterous tosuppose that an imaginary agency which nobody has yet defined
can both exaggerate and stereotype them. Moreover mere utilitarianism could
not be made to fulfil more than ove of the many final causes of Creation—
amongst which stand preeminently Beauty (in its widest sense, and as the uni-
versal index, everywhere expressed, of the existence of a Master-Mind), and the
fact, strangely ignored, of wniveisal enjoyment for all created beings. That “might
is right” may satisfy the requirements of “natural selection ;” but, happily for
the world, a more comprehensive, and merciful, law prevails,
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may be in reality but a depauperated phasis of the former, conse-
quent upon an alteration (at some distant period) in the various
local influences by which the species was originally surrounded.
And I might again appeal to the Land-shells, in support of this
hypothesis ; for there we have ocular demonstration, in the deposits
above referred to, that certain gigantic forms, now well nigh extinct
but which absolutely teemed in those early days, are represented at
the present time by others which are equally common, only reduced
to about half the size. Yet there is no case here of a gradual trans-
mutation ; for the intermediate links do not exist, even though both
forms are found under both conditions—the smaller ones being as
rare semifossilized as the larger ones are recent. The transition
from one state to the other appears to have been sudden, as though
occasioned by some radical change in the physical conditions of the
area overspread; and the result is now before us, in the deteriorated
race occupying the deteriorated region.
There are several other points, in connexion with this immediate
subject, to which I might properly call attention ; but space will not
permit me to do so. A few words, however, I will just add on the
general character of the fauna. That the eastern parts of the
Canarian, and even (though less decidedly) of the Madeiran, Group
appear to have much in common with the sandy districts on the op- —
posite coast of Morocco, I have already expressed my belief; yet,
in spite of this, I think that a truly “ African” element is perhaps
scarcely indicated. Nearly all the species which are not absolutely
peculiar to the islands seem to be (what would be termed) ‘“ Me-
diterranean ’”—being found (more or less) on one side or both of the
Great Mediterranean basin, and extending down the western limits
of Barbary and Morocco, but not (so far as I can ascertain), on the
central African continent, south of the Atlas range. Yet, at the
same time, there is reason to suspect that so large a proportion of
the forms are positively endemic, that to define the fauna as simply,
and purely, Mediterranean, would be wanting in accuracy ; for the
most significant, and esoteric, genera do so thoroughly permeate the
entire archipelago (represented, however, on the different islands by
different species) that the unity of character which they impart to it
is perhaps more suggestive of a separate “ Atlantic province,” than
of a component part of the guondam “ Mediterranean ”’ area.
With respect to the Groups themselves, so completely do they
seem to constitute (when combined) a single system, that, be the
geological difficulties what they may, I must be excused if I have
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occasionally spoken of them, without hesitation, as the “ fragments
of a broken-up land.” So far as any evidence can be gleaned
from their Coleopterous statistics, I am bound -to repeat that I can
see no more difference between the Madeiras and Canaries than
what would naturally be looked for at stations distant from each
other to an equal extent on a continuous tract; and it is some-
what to the purpose that the little rocks of the Salvages, which are
nearer. to the latter, are (as regards most of the few species, as yet
found upon them, which are in the least degree characteristic)
essentially Canarian. That there are features distinctive of the
Madeiras and Canaries, as Groups, it is certain ; but (as just affirmed)
the same kind of differences might also be apparent in the separate
departments of many a continent; whilst the mere fact that a far
more extensive surface is presented by the Canaries would in itself
account for the presénce in that archipelago of numerous well-
known types (lately alluded to) which are absent from Madeira :
so that the ‘ discrepancies” which have sometimes been insisted
upon, between the faunas in question, I am inclined to think, are,
im a great measure, more superficially-conspicuous than they are
truly and geographically significant. Ifanything, however, it would
seem as if the Canarian Coleoptera were more European (or, on the
whole, less isolated in their character) than those of the Madeiras ;
which, considering the more northern position of the latter Group,
is contrary to what we should have anticipated.
What relation the fauna of the entire archipelago may bear to
that of the Azores, and of the Cape de Verdes, remains yet to be
seen.
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Fam. 1, CARABID*.
(Subfam. I, ELAPHRIDES.)
Genus 1. NOTIOPHILUS.
Duméril, Consid.. Gén. sur les Ins, 169 (1823).
1. Notiophilus geminatus.
Notiophilus geminatus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. vy. 589 (1831).
— — , Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
— — _, Woll., Ins. Mad. 17 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 9 (1857).
— — , ld., Cat, Can, Col. 1 (1864).
Habitat ins. Maderenses (Mad., Des., Buigio) et Canarienses (in
Palmé sola adhuc haud detectus), sub lapidibus quisquiliisque,
passim, -
The WV. geminatus, which is widely spread over Mediterranean
countries (but which is somewhat scarcer in central Europe); is pro-
bably universal, though nowhere very common, in the Madeiran and
* T do not think it would be prudent, without further evidence, to admit the
Cicindelide into this volume; for although the north-African Cicindela nilotica
is included by M. Brullé in the short and inaccurate list of Coleoptera which he
compiled for MM. Webb and Berthelot’s gigantic ‘ Histoire Naturelle des iles
Canaries,’ nevertheless, since he gives us no kind of information about it, and the
very meagre collection of those naturalists contained so large a proportion of
species the habitats of which I consider to be most questionable [Cf. pp. 7, 8, 55,
, 820, 390, 437, 438, 469, 501, &c., of my late Catalogue], I cannot but look
with unbounded distrust on the reputed existence of the member of a Family of
‘whigh I have seen hitherto no trace whatsoever in any of these Atlantic islands.
At the same time, however, I must candidly confess that some of the low and sandy
regions of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Grand Canary do certainly afford all
the apparent conditions for the presence of a Cicindela; and therefore whilst
feeling it unsafe to admit the insect in question on evidence which is altogether
so slight and unsatisfactory, I am nevertheless far from wishing to fecord m
belief that it may not perhaps occur in some one of the districts to which I have
just alluded.
B
r CARABIDA.
Canarian Groups. Nevertheless at the former it has been observed
hitherto only in Madeira proper and on the two southern Desertas ;
at the latter it has been met with in all the islands except Palma.
(Subfam. II. LORICERIDES.) se ah
Genus 2. ELLIPTOSOMA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 18, tab..i. f. 2 (1854).
2. Elliptosoma Wollastonii.
Loricera Wollastonii, Javet, Bull. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 23 (1852).
—— ——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 19, tab. i. f. 2 (1854).
Elliptosoma Wollastonii, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 10 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis sylvaticis excelsis, rarissimum.
This remarkable insect appears to be essentially Madeiran, oceur-
ring at a high elevation within the moist sylvan districts of Madeira
proper—where it is both rare and local.
(Subfam. ITI. CARABIDES.)
Genus 3. LEISTUS.
Frolich, Naturf. xxviii. 9 (1794).
3. Leistus nubivagus.
Leistus nubivagus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 1 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in humidis sylvaticis excelsis, rarissimus.
This interesting little Letstus has been observed hitherto only in
the lofty sylvan districts of Teneriffe—where it was taken by my-
self (during May of 1858 and 1859) in the region of the Agua Mansa,
and more sparingly by Dr. Crotch (during the summer of 1864) in
the Pinal above Ycod el Alto. It is one of the rarest of the Canarian
Coleoptera.
4. Leistus ellipticus.
Leistus ellipticus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 8 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis sylvaticis excelsis, rarissimus.
A most anomalous Leistus, occurring in precisely the same sort of
places at Madeira as the LZ. nubivagus does at Teneriffe—within the
damp sylvan districts, at a high elevation. Like the Teneriffan
species, it is extremely ‘rare.
CARABIDA. 3
Genus 4. NEBRIA.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. i. 225 (1806).
5. Nebria dilatata.
Nebria dilatata, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. v. 580 ( ews
— , Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58, pl. ii. £. 7 (1838).
— — ., Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 2 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten,), ad rupes aquosas in montibus excelsis,
hinc inde haud infrequens.
A superb Nebria which has been detected hitherto only in the
higher altitudes of Teneriffe, where it occurs about the wet rocks
and trickling streams. In such situations I met with it (during
April and May of 1859) in the Pinal above Yeod el Alto, as well as
in the district of the Agua Mansa; and it was taken by the Messrs.
Crotch (during the summer of 1864) in the Barranco at Ycod el
Alto itself, “under the waterfall, where the water splashes.”
6. Nebria currax.
Nebria currax, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 3 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in aquosis intermediis, rarissimus.
Apparently very rare, the only two specimens which I have seen
having been taken by myself in Grand Canary (during April 1858)
—from amongst wet stones and rubbish at the edges of the little
river at Teror.
Genus 5. CALOSOMA.
Weber, Observat. Ent. 20 (script. Callisoma] (1801).
7. Calosoma indagator.
Carabus Mader, Fab., Syst. Ent. 237 (1775).
—— indagator, Fab., Mant. Ins. i. 197 (1787).
Calosoma Mader, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
—— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 15 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 7 (1857).
—— indagator, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 3 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (in ins. “ Chao” sola adhuc haud observatum) et
Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma), passim.
The ©. indagator, which is widely spread over (though apparently
somewhat scarce in) Mediterranean latitudes, is rather common in
the Madeiran Group, where there can be little doubt that it is uni-
versal—the Flat Deserta, or Ilheo Chao, being the only island of the
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4, _ CARABIDA.
five in which it does not happen to have been observed. At the
Canaries it is decidedly scarcer ; but it is probably general in, at all
events, the central and western portions of the archipelago. Never-
theless hitherto it has been detected only in Grand Canary, Teneriffe,
and Palma; and it is certainly remarkable that the late indefatigable
researches of the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera did not bring it to light
in that island: indeed they state that no one with whom they con-
versed at Gomera seemed to be acquainted with it.
8. Calosoma azoricum.
- Calosoma azoricum ?, Heer, Fossil. Calosom. 5 (note).
— —, Woll,, Cat. Can. Col. 4 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), minus frequens.
This Calosoma seems to replace the C. indagator in the two eastern
islands of the Canarian Group—Lanzarote and Fuerteventura; but
I must add that the features (alluded to, seriattm, in my recent
Catalogue) which separate it from that insect do not appear to me
to be very important ones. Nevertheless it was the opinion of Dr.
Schaum that they are sufficient to indicate a distinct species ; and it
seemed, both to him and to myself, that that species was probably
the one from the Azores which Dr. Heer has described under the
name of azoricwm, and which occurs likewise at the Cape de
Verdes,—the two examples (captured by Mr. Fry) on the strength
of which I admitted it (vide ‘ Ann, of Nat. Hist.’ 1861, vii. 95) into
the fauna of St. Vincent appearing, on further inspection, to belong
to the azoricum rather than the indagator,
Genus 6. CARABUS.
Linneeus, Syst. Nat. ii. 668 (1767).
9. Carabus faustus.
Carabus faustus, Bradllé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 57, pl. ii. f. 3 (1838).
—, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 6 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Yen.), in sylvaticis intermediis, rarissimus.
Apparently peculiar to the intermediate sylvan districts of Tene-
riffe, where moreover it must be not only very rare but also extremely
local,—seeing that it has not been met with either by myself or the
Messrs. Crotch, during our continued researches in that island. It
was, however, taken by M. Hartung; and it has been communicated
‘from the Agua Garcia” by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva.
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10. Carabus interruptus.
Carabus interruptus (Zat.), Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. v. 547 (1881).
abbreviatus, Brullé, in Silb. Rev. Ent. iii. 298 (1835).
—— interruptus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 6 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zen.), in montibus excelsis circiter ad 7000'
s,m. ascendens.
Like the @. faustus, this Carabus has been observed only in the
higher elevations of Teneriffe—where, however, it is not uncommon
in certain regions difficult of access. I have taken it in the district
of the Agua Mansa, and from thence to.the lofty Cumbre above it;
as well as above Ycod el Alto, where it has subsequently been cap-
tured by the Messrs. Crotch.
11. Carabus coarctatus.
Carabus coarctatus, Brullé,in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 57, pl. ii. f.2 (1838).
— — _, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 5 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis et elevatis, rarissimus.
This fine and distinct Carabus has been observed hitherto only in
the intermediate and higher elevations of Grand Canary, where
(during March and April of 1858) I took it in the region of El Monte
and on the ascent to the Roca del Soucilho,
(Subfam. IV, SCARITIDES.)
Genus 7. SCARITES.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 249 (1775).
12. Scarites gigas.
Scarites gigas, Fub., Spee. Ins. i. 314 (1781).
Pyracmon, Bon., Obs. Ent. ii. 33 (1818).
—— —, Hartung, Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140,
—— gigas, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 7 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can.), in aridis submaritimis, rarissimus.
The S. gigas of Mediterranean latitudes (which is also tolerably
common at Mogadore, on the coast of Morocco) occurs rarely at the
Canaries, where however it is probably universal in the more eastern
portions of the Group. It was taken by Mr. Gray and myself in
the low arid district around Arrecife in Lanzarote; and by myself
in the little island of Graciosa (off the north of Lanzarote), as well
as at Maspalomas in the extreme south of Grand Canary.
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13. Scarites humeralis.
_ Searites humeralis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 12 (1854).
—_— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 6 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P®” S'*), rarissimus.
Ropesently peculiar to Porto Santo, where it occurs (though
rarely) in company with the S. abbreviatus,—more particularly on
the slopes of the Pico do Castello. I have taken it, sparingly, on
several occasions; and examples have been also communicated by
the Barao do Castello de Paiva.
14. Scearites abbreviatus.
Scarites abbreviatus (Koll.), Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. i. 379 (1825).
—— dimidiatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 57, pl. ii. f. 6 (1838).
—— abbreviatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 11 (1854),
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 6 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes) vulgaris, ab ora maritima usque ad
summos montes ascendens.
This (rather variable) Scarites is universal in the Madeiran Group,
occurring in every island and at all elevations; but it has not yet
been observed either at the Canaries or on the rocks of the Salvages.
It is true that a Scarites is described by M. Brullé (under the trivial
name of dimidiatus) as Canarian, which is clearly identical with this
species; but I have recorded at some length [vide ‘ Cat. Can. Col.’ 7°
(note)] the reasons why I consider that an error undoubtedly arose
with regard to it—feeling satisfied that the example which served
M. Brullé for a diagnosis was in reality brought by Mr. Webb from
Madeira, and was accidentally mixed up with the Canarian material
which he afterwards amassed. I considered the evidence on this
point so conclusive that I had (and still have) no hesitation what-
ever in rejecting the insect as a Canarian one.
Genus 8. DYSCHIRIUS.
Bonelli, Observ. Ent. i. (1809).
15. Dyschirius armatus.
Dyschirius armatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 8 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), in salinis parcissime degens.
The only specimens which I have seen of this Dyschirius were
taken by myself (during March 1859) in Lanzarote, of the Canarian
Group—along the sandy shores of the salt lake of Januvio, adjoining
the south-western coast of that island.
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16. Dyschirius subeneus. —
Dyschirius subzeneus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 9 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in lutosis (nec salinis) ad Arguiniguin
repertus. ro
_ Very closely allied to the European D. eneus, of which it may
possibly be but a geographical state. It is evidently rare, the few
specimens as yet detected having been captured by myself (in April
1858) at Arguiniguin in the south of Grand Canary.
17. Dyschirius pauxillus. ;
Dyschirius pauxillus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 9 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), ad Portum Orotavee captus.
Like the last, this may possibly be a modification of a European
species—the D. misellus, Schaum, from Mediterranean latitudes. It
would seem to be quite as scarce as the subencus, two examples
only—taken by myself at the Puerto Orotava in Teneriffe—being
all that I have as yet seen.
(Subfam. V. APOTOMIDES.)
Genus 9. APOTOMUS.
(Hoffmansegg) Ilig., Mag. fiir Ins. vi. 348 (1807).
18. Apotomus Chaudoirii.
Apotomus rufus, Woll. [nec Rossi, 1790}, Ins. Mad. 14 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 6 (1857).
—— Chaudoirii, Id., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 217 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P* S*), sub lapidibus in locis inferioribus,
parum rarus.
This is perhaps a mere state of the A. rufus of Mediterranean
latitudes, with which indeed I had always identified it until 1860,—
when the Baron de Chaudoir, who has paid great attention to the
Carabide, informed me that he believed it to be specifically distinct.
Induced therefore by such high authority, I described it as new
(though not without some hesitation) in the ‘Annals of Natural
History.’ It unquestionably possesses a few features of its own,
but they appear to me to be of such trifling importance that I doubt
if they are indicative of more than a slight geographical variety. It
seems to differ from the ordinary type of the A. rufus, merely, in
having its limbs extremely pallid, whilst at the same time the fifth,
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sixth, and seventh joints of its antenne are very much darker than
the remaining ones (the basal four and apical four being always
pale).
Whether specifically distinct or not, the A. Chaudozrii is decidedly
rare,—occurring, however, sparingly at low elevations in Madeira
and Porto Santo; but it has not yet been observed in either the
Salvages or the Canarian Group.
19. Apotomus testaceus.
Apotomus testaceus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. i, 451 (1825),
——, Woll., App. hujus op. 1.
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), a Barone “Castello de
Paiva” nuper communicatus.
As will be seen by a reference to the Appendix of this work, the
present Apotomus has been communicated recently from the Great
Salvage by the Baron Paiva. And, as there stated, it is a most
interesting addition to our fauna, from supplying another instance
of an Egyptian species (which in this case, however, occurs likewise
in the south-east of Europe) inhabiting these Atlantic islands. The
example sent by the Baron Paiva I have placed in the collection of
the British Museum.
(Subfam. VI. DITOMIDES.)
Genus 10, ARISTUS.
(Ziegler) Latr., Regne Anim. (éd. 2) iv. 887 (1829).
20. Aristus subopacus.
Ditomus clypeatus?, Brudlé [nec Rossi |,in Webb et Ber. ( Col.) 57 (1838),
Aristus subopacus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 53 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.) rarissimus, & meipso semel lectus,
Apparently very rare, the only specimen which I have seen
having been captured by myself on the summit of La Atalaya (above
Betancuria)—the loftiest mountain of Fuerteventura. Primo visu
it might almost be regarded as the Canarian representative of the
Ditomus opacus, of the southern parts of Algeria.
(Subfam. VII. SIAGONIDES.)
Genus 11. SIAGONA.
Latreille, Consid. Gén. 160 (1810).
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21. Siagona europza.
_ Siagona Europea, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. ii. 468 (1826).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), mihi non obvia, specimine unico 4 Barone
“Castello de Paiva” nuperrime communicato.
A single specimen of the S. ewropwa of Mediterranean latitudes
has lately been communicated by the Baréo do Castello de Paiva,
who obtained it (as he positively assures me) from a correspondent
in Grand Canary. It is the only example of the genus which I
have yet seen from these Atlantic islands; but as it was associated
(in the bottle of spirits which contained it) with the ordinary
Canarian insects, I can have little doubt that its asserted habitat is
a correct one.
(Subfam. VIII. BRACHINIDES.)
Genus 12. PHEROPSOPHUS.
Solier, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, ii. 461 (1838).
22. Pheropsophus hispanicus,
Brachinus hispanicus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. i. 303 (1825).
—., Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 55 (1838).
Pheropsophus hispanicus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 10 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.?), in humidis rarissimus.
The noble P. hispanicus (which occurs in the south of Spain and
the north of Africa) is found, though very rarely, at the Canaries.
I have met with it at Arguiniguin, in the south of Grand Canary ;
and a single example has been communicated by M. Chevrolat
purporting to have been taken in Teneriffe—a locality, however,
which requires further corroboration. Grand-Canarian specimens
have also been obtained by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva,
(Subfam. IX. DRYPTIDES.)
Genus 13. POLYSTICHUS.
Bonelli, Observat. Ent. tab. (1809).
23. Polystichus brunneus.
Polistichus brunneus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. v. 298 (1831).
—— unicolor, Brullé, Hist, Nat. des Ins. iv. 179, pl. 6. f. 2 (1834).
Polystichus brunneus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 10 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in locis elevatis usque ad 9000’
S. m. ascendens,
This distinct and interesting Polystichus appears to be essentially
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Canarian, and confined to very lofty elevations. I have taken it on
the Cumbre adjoining the Cafiadas, in Teneriffe; and it was found
(during the summer of 1864) by the Messrs. Crotch at a high alti-
tude on the mountains above Hermigua, in Gomera,—* above the
cataract; between it and Monte Fuerte.”
The Gomeran specimens seem on the average to be a trifle larger
than the Teneriffan ones, with their prothorax and limbs a little
more elongated, and with the apices of their elytra more rounded off
(separately). Their punctation also is not quite the same,—it being,
if anything, at all events on the forehead, a little more remote, and
on the prothorax and interstices not quite so deep. But such slight
differences cannot, I think, indicate more, at the utmost, than an
unimportant insular phasis of the species. Nevertheless having
pointed out the distinctions (such as they are), I would at any rate
cite the Gomeran form as “ var. 3. aptinoides.”
(Subfam. X, LEBLADES.)
Genus 14. TARUS.
Clairville, Ent. Helv. ii. 94 (1806).
24, Tarus suturalis.
Cymindis suturalis, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. i. 206 (1825).
Tarus suturalis, Woll., Ins, Mad. 3 (1854),
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 2 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 19 (1864).
Cymindis suturalis, Hart., Geolog. Verhiilin. Lanz. und Fuert. 140.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P” S®, Des.), Salvages (ins. majorem,
borealem) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), hine inde sub
lapidibus, preecipue in inferioribus, vulgaris. -
The 7, suturalis was supposed formerly to be peculiarly an ,
Egyptian insect, whereas in reality it is well nigh universal through-
out these Atlantic islands—hayving been taken in the whole three
groups. At the Madeiras it is more especially abundant in the low
arid districts of Porto Santo; nevertheless it is found likewise on
the Ponta de Sao Lourengo (the extreme eastern promontory) of
Madeira proper, and on the Deserta Grande. From the Salvages a
single example was obtained by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva, from
the larger (or northern) island ; whilst at the Canaries it teems in
certain dry and sandy places of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Grand
Canary. So that, both at the Madeiras and Canaries, it would seem
to be common in the eastern parts of the respective archipelagos,
and to disappear gradually as we approach the west.
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25. Tarus discoideus.
Cymindis discoidea, Dej., Icon. i. 78, t. 8. f. 5 (1829).
—— discordea, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 55 (1838).
—— — , Hart., Geolog. Verhilin. Lanz. und Fuert. 140, 141.
Tarus discoideus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 19 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus hine inde vulgaris.
This elegant Tarus is essentially Canarian,—occurring, J believe,
only in the more eastern portion of the Group. It is abundant under
stones in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura; and we may expect it to be
found likewise in the sandy parts of Grand Canary, though it has
not yet been observed in that island. I have indeed received two
examples from the Bario do Castello de Paiva as even Teneriffan ;
but as he had many insects sent to him from Fuerteventura, I am
inclined to suspect that some mistake arose as to the habitat. At
least further evidence is necessary before I can believe that the
species exists in so central a portion of the archipelago.
26. Tarus Paivanus.
Tarus Paivanus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 85 (1860),
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), 4 Barone ‘Castello de
Paiva” communicatus.
A beautiful Tarus, appearing to represent at the Salvages the
T. discoideus (just enumerated) which is so general in the eastern
portion of the Canarian Group. It has been received on several
occasions from the Great Salvage by the Baron Paiva, to whom I
had much pleasure in dedicating the species*.
27. Tarus Maderz.
Tarus lineatus, Woll. [nec Schén. 1806], Ins. Mad,'2 (1854).
—— Madere, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 1 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in montibus vulgaris.
This Zarus is somewhat akin to the Z. lineatus of southern
Europe, with which indeed I had originally identified it; and it was
Schaum who first called my attention to certain characters which
must nevertheless separate it entirely from that insect. Hitherto it
* The 7. Paivanus is smaller and narrower than the discoideus, its head and
(differently shaped) prothorax are darker, and its elytra are flatter and less
shining, with their humeral angles less obtuse, their striz much more crenated,
the impressions on their third interstice larger and deeper, and the fascia across
their hinder disk very much more developed.
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has been detected only in Madeira proper, where it is essentially a
mountain species,—occurring, sometimes abundantly, from about
2000 feet above the sea to the summits of the peaks.
28. Tarus marginellus,
Cymindis marginella, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 55 (1838).
Tarus marginellus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 20 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), sub lapidibus in aridis parce occurrens.
Hitherto this Tarus has been observed only in the north of Lan-
zarote, of the Canarian Group—where it occurs sparingly, beneath
stones, on the barren rocky ground immediately behind the Salinas,
towards the Risco.
29. Tarus cinctus.
Cymindis cincta, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 55 (1838).
Tarus cinctus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 20 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten, ?), in montibus excelsis degens.
A few specimens of this remarkable Zarus, taken by myself at a
high elevation on the mountains of Grand Canary (in a lofty Pinal —
of the district of Tarajana), are all—with the exception of M. Brullé’s
type, and an example which has just been communicated by M. de
Marseul—that I have yet seen. It must therefore be considered
both local and rare. De Marseul’s specimen, which was captured by
M. de la Perraudiére, is labelled as coming from “ Teneriffe.” It is
very possible that this habitat may be correct; nevertheless since
many of the insects in the same consignment have (without doubt)
wrong localities indicated for them, I think it safer to query Tene-
riffe for the species. The prothorax of this particular example is
just perceptibly wider, and its punctation is (if anything) not quite
so deep as in the Grand-Canarian ones; so that it is far from unlikely
that it may represent some slight insular (Teneriffan) modification
of the species.
30. Tarus velatus.
Tarus velatus, Woll., App. huj. op. 2.
Habitat Canarienses (G‘om.), in lauretis humidis editioribus degens.
A Canarian Tarus, apparently peculiar to the sylvan regions of
Gomera—where it was detected by the Messrs. Crotch, during the
summer of 1864, at a high elevation on the laurel-clad mountains
above Hermigua.
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31. Tarus amictus.
Tarus amictus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 21 (1864).
—— —, Id., App. hy. op. 2.
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Gom.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Likewise a Canarian species, and one which has been observed
hitherto only in the sylvan districts of Grand Canary and Gomera.
In the former it was taken by myself, on the wooded mountains near
Osorio; and in the latter by the Messrs. Crotch, in the laurel-forests
above Hermigua. As will be seen from the amended diagnosis of it
which I have given in the Appendix, it presents in Gomera two
slightly different forms, both of which have much in common with
the 7’, velatus.
32. Tarus zargoides.
Tarus zargoides, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 214 (1863),
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 21 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in sylvaticis editioribus humidis preeser-
tim lauretis parce occurrens,
This interesting little Tarus, which may perhaps be regarded as
the Canarian representative of the 7. cordatus of southern Europe,
has been detected hitherto only in the sylvan regions of Teneriffe
—where moreover it is decidedly scarce, occurring sparingly at in-
termediate and lofty altitudes.
Genus 15. DROMIUS.
Bonelli, Odbserv. Ent. ii. tab. syn. (1813).
33. Dromius agilis.
Carabus agilis?, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 189 (1792).
Dromius agilis?, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 268 (1860).
——, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 11 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Fuert.), rarissimus ; semel tantum captus.
The sole authority for the admission of this European Dromius
into the Atlantic fauna is a single immature specimen which I cap-
tured in the Rio Palmas of Fuerteventura. And although I am
nearly certain that it is referable to the agilis of more northern
latitudes, and quite satisfied that it cannot be conspecific with any
of the other forms here enumerated, I nevertheless cannot but feel
that further evidence is greatly wanted before its identification can
be regarded as absolutely settled.
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34. Dromius plagipennis.
Dromius plagipennis, Woll., Append. huj. op. 3.
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Hierro), in intermediis rarissimus.
This large Dromius was detected by the Messrs. Crotch in Tene-
riffe and Hierro, during their late Canarian campaign—where it
seems to be very rare and confined to intermediate altitudes. It
has apparently a close affinity with the D. meridionalis of southern
Europe.
35. Dromius alutaceus.
Dromius alutaceus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 2 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo presertim Erica et
Taai in intermediis parce degens, |
Although extremely local, not very uncommon in certain places in
Madeira proper—harbouring principally beneath the bark of yew
trees, and the dry outer fibre of heaths, at intermediate altitudes.
In such situations it has been taken at “the Mount” (above
Funchal), at Camacha, and at 8S. Antonio da Serra. It belongs to
the same type as the last species, to which indeed (although unques-
tionably distinct from it) it is closely allied *.
36. Dromius oceanicus.
Dromius insularis (p.), Woll., Ins. Mad. 4 (1854).
(p.), Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 2 (1857).
oceanicus, Id., Append. huj. op. 3.
Habitat Maderenses (Chiio, Des.), sub lapidibus in aridis rarissimus.
Observed hitherto only on the Northern and Central Desertas (7. e.
the Ilheo Chio and the Deserta Grande) of the Madeiran Group,
where it occurs (though very rarely) beneath stones in arid spots.
37. Dromius insularis.
Dromius insularis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 4 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 2 (1857).
——, Ld., Append. huj. op. 4.
Habitat. Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus sub
cortice laxo preecipue latitans.
* In the D. alutaceus the head and prothorax (the former of which is a little
rounder, or more suddenly narrowed. behind the eyes, whilst the latter is a trifle
smaller and more quadrate) are less shining than in the plagipennis, being in
fact alutaceous (though less coarsely so than the elytra), and the pale blotch on-
the fore part of each elytron is so increased in length as to cover the larger por-
tion of either disk. The entire insect also is somewhat smaller and slenderer,
and its elytra-are straighter at the sides and more depressed.
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Occurs in-the damp sylvan regions of Madeira proper, where it is
extremely scarce and ascends to a rather high altitude.
38. Dromius strigifrons.
Dromius strigifrons, Woll., Append. huj. op. 5.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub quisquiliis in editioribus 4 DD.
Crotch estate a.p. 1864 parce detectus.
Found sparingly in Teneriffe by the Messrs. Crotch, during their
late Canarian campaign,—I believe, under leaves and refuse, at
Yeod el Alto. . |
39. Dromius amenus.
Dromius ameenus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 12 (1864).
—— ——, Id., Append. huj. op. 5.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub cortice laxo in sylvaticis humidis
editioribus parum rarus.
Inhabits the sylvan regions of a rather high elevation in Teneriffe,
where it occurs sparingly beneath the loosened bark of the laurels in
damp spots.
40. Dromius elliptipennis.
Dromius sigma ), Woll. [nec Rossi |, Ins. Mad. 5 (1854).
— —— (—), ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 3 (1857).
—— elliptipennis, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 12 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro),
plerumque in sylvaticis intermediis, sed interdum etiam in in-
ferioribus, occurrens.
Found both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups, though perhaps
(on the average) at a rather lower elevation than the D. sigma, and
more frequently (though by no means always) within the sylvan
districts than elsewhere. I believe it to be truly distinct from the
sigma, and I may add that it was so regarded by Schaum; never-
theless occasional specimens approach the latter very closely. It is
apparently as inconstant as that insect, both in the exact shape and
colour of its prothorax and in the depth of its fascia. Nevertheless
the latter is nearly always more developed than is the case in the
sigma, its elytra are more elliptical (or rounded off at the shoulders)
and have their scutellary region generally a little infuscated, and its
surface is frequently subopake *. In the Teneriffan examples (which
' * A single example which I captured (during March 1849) at a low elevation
in Madeira proper—namely on the little islet known as the Ilheo de Fora, which
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supplied the type from which my diagnosis of the species was drawn
out) the prothorax is a little wider behind than in either the ordinary
Gomeran ones or in those from Madeira (which last constitute the
vars. “3” and “y,” in my ‘Ins. Mad.,’ of the D. sigma) *.
Assuming’ therefore that no second species is indicated amongst
the many slightly different forms which I have treated (and, I believe,
correctly) as but local states, or modifications, of the elliptipennis,
the present Dromius may be said to have been captured in Madeira
proper, as well as in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro, of the Canarian.
Group. |
41. Dromius sigma.
Carabus sigma, Rossi, Fra Etrusc. i. 226 (1790).
Dromius sigma (p.), Woll., Ins. Mad. 5 (1854).
(—), td., Cat. Mad. Col. 3 (1857).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 13 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S”, Des.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.),
in intermediis et valde elevatis, usque ad 9000’ s. m. parce as- |
cendens. |
The European D. sigma occurs sparingly both at the Madeiras and
Canaries, principally (beneath stones) in open spots of a rather high
elevation; but I think that the examples from the former Group
(especially the Porto-Santan ones) are more typical than those from
the latter. It is essentially, however, a variable insect—not only in
the development of its zigzag fascia, but even in the exact shape and
tint of its prothorax. Thus the Madeiran specimens would seem on the
average to have the former narrower, and their prothorax a trifle
wider (and more margined) behind, than is the case with the Cana-
rian ones; but I can see nothing about any of them to warrant the
suspicion that they are more than geographical, or insular, states of
constitutes the detached extremity of the Sao Lourenco plea Sein the
above characters, of opacity and the development of its darker portions, so much
exaggerated that I at first thought that it must be the representative of a distinct
species. ° Ultimately, however, I recorded it (in my ‘Ins. Mad.’) as a “var. y”
of the D. sigma.
* A considerable series of Gomeran specimens, which were captured by the
Messrs. Crotch, seem to me to present sufficient differences from the ordinary
Teneriffan type to render if desirable to treat them as an insular variety. The
differ in being a little smaller—the prothorax especially being less dovelasadl
as well as relatively narrower and more cordate (or attenuated behind) and less
margined at the sides,—and in their elytra being if anything a ¢rifle less elliptical,
with the fascia a little less broad or thickened. This particular state may be
recorded, briefly, thus :—
Var. B. parvicollis, Vix minor, prothorace sensim minore, paulo magis cor-
dato, postice ad latera minus explanate marginato, elytrorum fascié paulo minore
(z. e. longitudinaliter angustiore).
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a single species. There are few questions, however, bearing on our
present subject, which are more difficult to decide than the amount
of importance which should be attached to the many slightly differ-
ing forms which arrange themselves around the D. sigma ; and unless
therefore we are prepared to acknowledge an indefinite number of
closely allied species, I think we shall be compelled to regard that
insect not merely as eminently variable but as varying (more or less
appreciably, though doubtless within fixed limits) in nearly every
country and district in which it is found *.
Taking it for granted therefore (as in the case of the D. ellipti-
pennis) that the numerous modifications to which I have just referred
are but local states of the sigma, I may add that the species has been
taken in Madeira proper, Porto Santo, and the Deserta Grande, of
the Madeiran Group, and in Grand Canary and Teneriffe, at the Ca-
naries. It ascends occasionally to a very lofty altitude,—indeed in
Teneriffe to nearly 9000 feet above the sea, in which elevated district
it represents the “var. 3” (found on the Cumbre adjoining the
Canadas) of my Canarian Catalogue.
42. Dromius umbratus.
Dromius umbratus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 6.
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarior ; 4 Dom. Bewicke parcissime lectus.
Two examples of this Dromius, which were captured by the late
Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper, are all that I have yet seen. The
species is closely allied to the D. sigma; but it appears to he consi-
derably larger, with the head and prothorax wider and more deve-
loped, with the elytral fascia very much thicker and straighter (or
less dentate), and with the limbs more rufescent (or less testaceous).
It is certain, however, that further material is required, in order to
ascertain that these various characters are constant.
* Two Teneriffan examples, however, which were collected by the Messrs.
Crotch, if not specifically distinct from the sigma, appear to be worth recording
as representing at any rate a very remarkable variety. They differ in the head
and prothorax being a little more developed, in the latter being also very appre-
ciably longer and of a paler testaceous hue, and in the elytral fascia being a
great deal thicker and less dentate. They have much the general colouring of
the D. oblitus, Boield., of more northern latitudes; but their head is rather
larger, their prothorax considerably more elongated, and their elytra are more
conspicuously striate. The state (or species?) of which they are the exponents
may be enunciated as follows :—
Var. y. longicollis. Capite prothoraceque paulo majoribus, hdc sensim longiore
et clare testacco, elytrorum fascia multo crassiore, rectius transversd vel multo
minus dentata.
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43. Dromius pervenustus.
Dromius pervenustus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 14 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Pala), sub foliis dejectis preeci-
pue in intermediis parce degens.
Occurs beneath fallen leaves, and other dry refuse, in the Canarian
Group, principally at intermediate elevations. It has been observed
in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma; but it is both local and rather
scarce. |
44, Dromius incertus.
Dromius incertus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 13 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), rarissimus; specimina duo hactenus
sola vidi.
The only two examples which I have yet seen of this Dromius
were taken by myself in Lanzarote, of the Canarian Group. The
species appears to be allied to the European D, nigriventris, Thoms.
(=fasciatus, Dej.)
Genus 16. BLECHRUS.
Motschulsky, Bull. de Mose. iii. 219 (1847).
45. Blechrus glabratus.
Lebia glabrata (Meg.), Dufts., Fna Austr. ii. 248 (1812).
Dromius glabratus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth, (Col.) 55 (1838).
negrita, Woll., Ins. Mad. 9 (1854).
glabratus, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 4 (1857).
Blechrus glabratus, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i, 275 (1860).
——,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 15 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), in intermediis
rarior.
The European B. glabratus is not uncommon in the intermediate
elevations of Madeira proper; but from the Canaries I have seen
hitherto only a single example, which was taken by myself at the
Agua Garcia in Teneriffe. It is certainly very closely allied to the
B. maurus, from which, indeed, small specimens are occasionally not
easy to separate.
46. Blechrus maurus.
Dromius maurus, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, vii. 55, t. 171. f. D (1827).
glabratus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 9 (1854).
maurus, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 5 pans
Blechrus maurus, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i, 276 (1860).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 15 (1864).
Halitat Maderenses (Mad., P” S”, Des.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.,
Palma), passim. ;
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The B. maurus, so abundant throughout Europe, is widely spread
over these Atlantic islands—where, indeed, most probably it is uni-
versal, As yet, however, it has been observed only in Madeira proper,
Porto Santo, and the Deserta Grande, of the Madeiran Group, and
in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma, of the Canaries.
47. Blechrus plagiatus.
Lebia plagiata (Meg.), Dufts., Fna Austr. ii. 249 (1812).
Dromius plagiatus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 5 (1857).
Blechrus plagiatus, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i, 277 (1860).
Woll, Cat. Can. Col, 15 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P® S“) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.,
: Ten., Gom.), hine inde occurrens.
The B. plagiatus of central and southern Europe is, like the last
species, widely spread over these Atlantic Groups. It is certainly,
however, scarcer than the B. mawrus—at any rate in the Madeiran
archipelago, whence two examples collected by the late Mr. Bewicke
in Porto Santo are all that I have yet seen. But at the Canaries
it is far more common, and may perhaps be universal; though
hitherto it does not happen to have been observed in either Palma
or Hierro. In the other five islands, however, although local, it is
not by any means rare.
Genus 17. METABLETUS.
Schm.-Gibel, Ent. Zeit. Stett. 390 (1846).
48. Metabletus patruelis.
Dromius patruelis, Chaud., Enum. des Carab. de Cauc. 60 (1846).
—— exclamationis, Ménétr., Ins. rec. p. Lehm. i. 6. f. 4 (1849).
—— arenicolus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 6 (1854).
—— arenicola, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 4 (1857).
—— obscuroguttatus, Hart., Geolog. Verhaltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
Metabletus patruelis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 16 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P” S) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.),
hine inde in aridis arenosis et calcareis vulgaris.
The M. patruelis, which is widely spread over Mediterranean lati-
tudes, occurs in at any rate the eastern parts both of the Madeiran
and Canarian archipelagos—particularly in arid, sandy, and calca-
reous spots. It abounds in Porto Santo, and is found on the Ponta
de Sao Lourengo (the eastern promontory) of Madeira proper ; whilst
at the Canarian Group it has been observed hitherto only in Lanza-
rote and Fuerteventura.
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' 49. Metabletus obscuroguttatus.
Lebia obscuroguttata getty Dufts., Fna Austr. ii. 249 (1812).
Dromius obscuroguttatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 7 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 4 (1857).
Metabletus obscuroguttatus, Sch., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 279 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in montibus valde elevatis sub lapidibus
vulgaris. .
The very widely spread MJ. obscuroguttatus occasionally abounds
in Madeira proper, at a high elevation—occurring beneath stones
on the exposed mountain-slopes, from about 3000 feet above the
. sea to the summits of the peaks; but it has not yet been detected in
any of the other islands. It is a species which is stated to exist in
many distant parts of the world, having been reported even from
the Himalayas.
50. Metabletus inzqualis.
Metabletus insequalis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 214 (1863).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 16 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Oan., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), preesertim
in sylvaticis intermediis vulgaris.
Found in the sylvan districts of the Canarian islands, at inter-
mediate and lofty elevations, where it occasionally abounds. It is
universal in the central and western portions of the Group—having
been detected in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma, and
Hierro (in the last of which it was met with recently by the Messrs.
Crotch). It is closely allied to the M. foveolatus, Dej. (cupreus,
Waltl), found in the south of Spain and at Tangiers, and which I
have taken at Mogadore on the opposite coast of Morocco; but, apart
from minor differences, it entirely wants the pale humeral patch
which is always more or less conspicuous in that insect.
51. Metabletus lancerotensis.
Metabletus lancerotensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 17 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), sub lapidibus, preesertim in intermediis,
passim.
The present Metabletus would appear to represent in Lanzarote
(and, we may expect, in Fuerteventura also, though it does not happen
as yet to have been observed there) the M. inequalis, which is so
general throughout the central and western portions of the Canarian
Group. It is not uncommon (beneath stones) at intermediate ele-
vations, particularly in the north of the island.
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52. Metabletus brevipennis.
Metabletus brevipennis, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 18 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimus; 4 W. D. Crotch: semel
repertus.
The only specimen which I have yet seen of this Metabletus was
taken by Dr. Crotch, during the spring of 1862, in Teneriffe. Its
distinctive characters have been fully pointed out in my Canarian
Catalogue; and although apparently well defined, more examples
are nevertheless much required in order to ascertain that the features
which characterize it as a species are true and constant.
Genus 18. MASOREUS.
(Ziegler) Dej., Spec. Gén, des Col. iii, 588 (1828).
53. Masoreus nobilis.
Masoreus nobilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 22 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), rarissimus ; juxta Olivam captus.
This large Masoreus occurs in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian
Group, though very rarely—the only three examples which I have
seen having been taken by myself, during March 1859, near Oliva.
54. Masoreus arenicola.
Masoreus arenicola, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 214 (1863),
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col, 22 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in arenosis maritimis plus minus
salinis hine inde vulgaris.
Found in sandy and saline places (on and near the shore) of the
two eastern islands of the Canarian Group, Lanzarote and Fuerte-
ventura, where it is occasionally abundant. Both it and the M.
alticola are closely allied to the European M. Weitterhali; but the
characters which separate them from that species, as well as znter se,
have been fully pointed out in my Canarian Catalogue.
55. Masoreus alticola.
Masoreus alticola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 24 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimus, in humidis elevatis usque ad
8000! s.m, ascendens,
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Likewise a Canarian insect, but one which has been observed
hitherto only in the lofty elevations of Teneriffe—where it occurs,
very sparingly, in damp sylvan (and subsylvan) spots, ascending to
at least 8000 feet above the sea.
(Subfam. XI. CHLAENIIDES.)
Genus 19. CHLAINIUS.
Bonelli, Observ. Ent. i. tab. syn. (1813).
56. Chlenius spoliatus.
Carabus spoliatus, Rossi, Mant. Ins. i, 79 (1792).
Chleenius spoliatus, Dej., Spec. G'én. des Col. ii. 312 (1826).
, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch, i, 829 (1860).
oo
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.) rarior, in aquosis inferioribus
preecipue occurrens.
The C. spoliatus of Mediterranean latitudes occurs sparingly at
the Canaries, along the edges of streams, principally at low eleva-
tions. I have taken it in Grand Canary and Teneriffe, and it was
found by Dr. Crotch in Gomera.
57. Chlenius canariensis.
Chleenius canariensis (Klug), Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. v. 657 (1831).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 57, pl. ii. £. 5 (1838).
—— —,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 25 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), hinc inde in aquosis parum vulgaris.
This fine Chlenius appears to be peculiarly Canarian, occurring
in similar spots as (though more plentifully than) the preceding
species. Hitherto it has been observed only in Grand Canary and
Teneriffe.
(Subfam. XII. LICINIDES.)
Genus 20. LICINUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. e¢ Ins. i. 199 (1806).
58. Licinus Manriquianus.
Licinus Manriquianus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 438 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 25 (1864).
spec. "(agricole affinis), Hart., Geol. Verh. Lanz.u. Fuert.140, 141.
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus in intermediis
haud infrequens.
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Detected hitherto only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, in the
east of the Canarian Group, where it is far from uncommon (during
the winter and spring) at intermediate elevations. It is not im-
probable that it may exist also in Grand Canary. I have, indeed,
received it from Paris with the label “ Teneriffe ” appended to it ;
but as it seems to be a custom with many of the French collectors
to cite everything (from these islands) as Teneriffan for which they
have no precise habitat, I cannot lay any stress upon a fact which
seems to be the result of mere inaccuracy and carelessness.
Genus 21. EURYGNATHUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. tab. i. f. 1 et 3 (1854).
59. Eurygnathus Latreillii,
Licinus Latreillei, Zaporte, Etud. Ent, i. 83 (1834).
—— —, Casteln., Hist. Nat. des Ins. Col. i. tab. 8. f. 9 2 oe
Eurygnathus Latreillei, Woll., Ins. Mad. 21, tab. 1. f. 1 et 3 cl),
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 10 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P S”, Des.), in intermediis et subelevatis
degens,
This large and remarkable Licinid appears to be confined to the
Madeiran Group, and to occur principally in the intermediate elevations
of Porto Santo and the adjacent islet known as the Ilheo Debaixo.
It is found, however, sparingly, on the Deserta Grande likewise—
where, moreoyer, it assumes a slightly altered state, being, on the
average, a little larger, with its elytra rather more parallel at the
sides. In Porto Santo I have taken it abundantly during the winter
months; and specimens from the same island have recently been
communicated by the Baréo do Castello de Paiva.
(Subfam. XIII. BROSCIDES).
Genus 22. BROSCUS.
Panzer, Index Ent. i. 62 (1813).
4 60. Broscus crassimargo.
Broseus crassimargo, Woll., Append. huj. op. 6.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in lauretis humidis excelsis 4 DD. Crotch
parce deprehensus.
A large Broscus which was detected by the Messrs. Crotch at a
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high elevation in the laurel-districts of Gomera, during their late
Canarian campaign. It appears to be extremely rare, and (like the
B. rutilans of Teneriffe) to occur in wet places.
61. Broscus glaber.
Feronia (Percus) glabra, Brallé, in Webb et Berth, (Col.) 57, pl. ii.
f. 4 (1838).
Broscus glaber, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 26 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus in collibus aridis, praeser-
tim calcareis, sat rarus.
The only island in which I have observed this Broscus is Grand
Canary, where (during March 1858) I took it beneath stones on the
dry calcareous hills above Las Palmas.
62. Broscus rutilans.
Broscus rutilans, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 438 (1862).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 27 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in montibus excelsis usque ad 7000! s. m,
ascendens.
Likewise peculiar to the Canarian Group, but detected hitherto
only in Teneriffe—where it occurs at very lofty altitudes, principally
about wet rocks. In such situations I obtained it, rather abundantly,
on the mountain-ridges above the Agua Mansa (at an elevation of
at least 7000 feet).
(Subfam. XIV. PTEROSTICHIDES. )
Genus 23. POGONUS.
(Ziegler) Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iii. b, (1828).
63. Pogonus salsipotens.
Pogonus salsipotens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 27 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), in salinis juxta oram maritimam parum
vulgaris.
Common (in saline places) in Lanzarote, of the Canarian Group,
but it has not yet been detected in any of the other islands; though
we may expect to find it in Fuerteventura, and perhaps also in Grand’
Canary. It is not peculiar, however, to the Canaries, having been
taken by myself and the Messrs. Crotch on the opposite coms of
Africa.
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64. Pogonus Grayii.
Pogonus Grayii, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix, 438 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 28 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Lanz.), in iisdem locis ac preecedens, sed rarior.
This pallid and extremely narrow little Pogonus inhabits Lanzarote,
occurring in the same spots as the last species (and indeed in com-
pany with it, though more rarely). It appears to be found likewise
on the opposite coast of Morocco, for the Messrs. Crotch captured it
(during the past summer) near Mogadore. In shape it much re-
sembles P. fiiformis from Sardinia, but its colour is more that of
the testaceus (likewise of Mediterranean latitudes).
Genus 24. ZARGUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 22 (1854).
65. Zargus Schaumii.
Zargus Schaumii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 23, tab. i. f. 5 (1854).
— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 11 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis parum vulgaris.
Observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it is tolerably
common at intermediate (and occasionally rather lofty) elevations.
On the northern side of the island, however, it descends to the sea-
level.
66. Zargus Deserta.
Zargus Deserts, Woll., Ins. Mad. 24, tab. i. f. 4 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 11 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Des., Bugio), in summis insularum Desertarum
degens,
Apparently peculiar to the two southern Desertas (namely the
Deserta Grande and the Bugio) of the Madeiran Group, where it
occurs on the extreme summits of the islands.
67. Zargus Crotchianus.
Zargus Crotchianus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 7.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in lauretis humidis elevatis rarissimus.
In the Appendix to the present Catalogue I have given a diagnosis
of this large and distinct Zargus, which has lately been discovered
by the Messrs. Crotch in the lofty sylvan districts of Gomera. It
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is extremely rare, for in spite of their careful researches three
specimens only were obtained; and moreover it is peculiarly inter-
esting, as introducing the (hitherto Madeiran) genus of which it is
a member into the Canarian fauna. I have had much pleasure in
naming it after my friend Mr. G. R. Crotch, to whose investigations
(in conjunction with those of his brother) I am so greatly indebted
for the majority of the species described in the Appendix to this
volume.
68. Zargus Monizii.
Zargus Monizii, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 217 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus; 4 cl. Moniz in inferioribus
repertus.
Discovered in Madeira proper by Senhor Moniz, who met with
several examples of it (during December 1858) on the cindery slope
behind the sea-beach in the little bay immediately within the Cabo
Garajaio, or Brazen Head. It is possible that it may be but an ex-
tremely developed state of the Z. pellucidus, its larger size and
darker hue being the principal characters which separate it from
that species.
69. Zargus pellucidus.
Zargus pellucidus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 25, tab. i, f. 6 (1854),
—— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col, 11 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.), late diffusus sed rarissimus.
Inhabits Madeira proper and the Deserta Grande, occurring
sparingly at most elevations.
Genus 25. SPHODRUS.
Clairville, Ent. Helv. ii. 86 (1806).
70. Sphodrus leucophthalmus.
Carabus leucophthalmus, Linn., Fina Suec, 784 (1761).
Sphodrus leucophthalmus, Claiv., Ent, Helv. ii. 86 (1806).
, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i, 381 (1860).
—— — , Woil., Cat. Can. Col. 29 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.) rarissimus; forsan ex Europ4 introductus.
This common European insect is found in Lanzarote, of the Cana-
rian Group, where, however, it is extremely rare. Possibly it may
have been introduced accidentally from more northern latitudes,
since it occurs for the most part near the towns.
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Genus 26. PRISTONYCHUS.
Dejean, Spec. Gén. des Col. iii, 43 (1828).
71. Pristonychus alternans.
Pristonychus alternans, Dey., a Gén, des Col. iii. 61 (1828).
Sphodrus alternans, Brullé, in W. et B. ( Col.) 56, es ii. f. 8 (1838).
Prlstoupélins alternans, Woll., Cat. Can Col. 29 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses(Ten., Gom.), sub lapidibus preesertim in montibus
parce sed late diffusus.
This fine Canarian Pristonychus has been observed in a typical
state only in Teneriffe, where it occurs sparingly (beneath stones)
from about 700 to 7000 feet above thesea. Three specimens, how-
ever, are now before me, which were captured by the Messrs. Crotch
in Gomera, on the mountains above Hermigua, They differ
from the Teneriffan ones in having their prothorax a trifle less
coarsely punctured, and in their elytra being a little less acuminated
behind, with the punctures of the alternate interstices considerably
reduced in number; but as these are all points which are essentially
variable in the nearly allied group of Calathus, I have no hesitation
in regarding these examples as the exponents of a mere insular
phasis of the Teneriffan species. Nevertheless I would here cite
them under the name of “var. (3. obliterata,” in the event of sub-
sequent inquiries proving them to be truly distinct.
72. Pristonychus picescens.
Pristonychus picescens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 30 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), rarissimus; semel tantum repertus.
I have seen but a single example as yet of this distinct Pristonychus.
It was captured by myself in the sylvan district of Hierro, the most
western island of the Canarian Group.
73. Pristonychus complanatus.
Pristonychus complanatus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iii. 58 (1828).
Sphodrus complanatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 56 (1838).
Pristonychus alatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 27 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 11 (1857).
— complanatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 29 (1864). .
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S®) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten.,
Palma), sub lapidibus presertim in cavernis tufie apertis hine
inde latens.
The P. complanatus of Mediterranean latitudes is widely spread
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over these Atlantic islands, where it is very probably universal.
Nevertheless hitherto it has-been observed only in Madeira proper
and Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group, and in Lanzarote, Teneriffe,
and Palma, of the Canaries. It is recorded also at the Azores, and
was captured by the late Mr. Bewicke even at St. Helena.
Genus 27. CALATHUS.
Bonelli, Odserv. Ent, i. tab. syn. (1809).
§ I. Tibia in utroque sexu (omnino vel fere) simplices.
a. Corpus magnum, prothorace postice plus minus angustiore, punctis
elytrorum discalibus obsoletis.
74. Calathus sphodroides.
Calathus sphodroides, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 842 (1862).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 30 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in lauretis humidis editioribus preesertim
sub cortice laxo putrido rarissimus.
Hitherto I have observed this fine Calathus only in the laurel-
regions of Teneriffe, where it occurs (though very sparingly) at
intermediate and lofty altitudes.
75. Calathus acuminatus.
Calathus acuminatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix, 342 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 31 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus hine
inde haud infrequens.
Likewise a Canarian Calathus, and peculiar (so far as observed
hitherto) to the moist sylvan districts of Teneriffe at a high elevation.
In such places it is not particularly uncommon, though, on account
of their being more or less difficult of access, the species must be
regarded practically as rare.
b. Corpus minoris magnitudinis, prothorace postice (ut in Calathis
typicis) plus minus latiore, punctis elytrorwm discalibus plus minus
distinctrs.
76. Calathus rufocastaneus.
Calathus rufocastaneus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 343 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 31 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Z'en.), in locis similibus ac preecedens rarissimus.
Inhabits much the same regions as the last two species, being
apparently peculiar to the damp wooded parts of Teneriffe. It is
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decidedly scarce, the only district in which I have captured it being
above the Agua Mansa.
77. Calathus carinatus.
Calathus carinatus ?, Brudlé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 55 (1888).
— — _,, Woill., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 348 (1862).
—— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 32 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis parum vulgaris.
A species which seems to be pretty common (though scarcely
abundant) thoughout the sylvan districts of Teneriffe, at intermediate
and lofty elevations; but it has not yet been observed in any of the
other islands.
78. Calathus advena.
Calathus advena, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 344 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 32 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis degens.
Apparently peculiar to Grand Canary ; though, since hitherto I
have seen but a single example of it (which was taken by myself in
the region of El Monte), further material would be desirable in order
to establish its specific characters more completely. Like most of
the Calathi, it will doubtless be found commonly where it occurs at all.
79. Calathus abacoides.
Calathus abaxoides?, Brudlé, in Webb et Berth. Col. 56 (1838).
—-- , Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 345 (1862).
—— ahbacoides, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 33 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses ( Ten.), in sylvaticis intermediis haud infrequens.
A small Canarian Calathus which has been observed hitherto only
in the sylvan regions of Teneriffe, where, however, it is locally rather
abundant.
80. Calathus obliteratus.
Calathus obliteratus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 8.
Habitat Canaricnses (Gom.), in lauretis editioribus 4 DD. Crotch
lectus,
4
Apparently peculiar to Gomera, of the Canarian Group, whence
the single example described in the Appendix to this volume was
obtained by the Messrs. Crotch.
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81. Calathus cognatus.
Calathus cognatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 34 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in lauretis editioribus vulgatissimus.
The present Calathus is strictly a Gomeran one, having been taken
in profusion by the Messrs. Crotch during their late Canarian researches.
From the report which they give, it would seem to abound every-
where within the laurel-districts of that island, at a high elevation*.
82. Calathus rectus.
Calathus fulvipes?, Bredlé[nec Lat. |,in Webbet Berth. ( Col.) 56 (1838).
rectus, Woll. Ann, Nat. Hist, ix. 346 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 34 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in inferioribus intermediisque, passim.
Peculiar apparently to Teneriffe, where it is found sparingly at low
and intermediate altitudes.
83. Calathus simplicicollis.
Calathus simplicicollis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix, 3847 (1862). .
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 35 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), in inferioribus aridis saxosis rarior.
Detected hitherto only in the north of Lanzarote, of the Canarian
Group—where it occurs sparingly at a low elevation on the rocky
ground between the Salinas and the Risco. In size and general
contour it a good deal resembles the common European C. melano-
cephalus ; nevertheless I do not believe that its affinities are in reality
with that species.
84. Calathus ascendens.
Calathus ascendens, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 345 (1862).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 33 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zen.), in montibus valde excelsis vulgatissimus ;
usque ad 8000’ vel etiam 9000’ s. m. ascendit.
Strictly an alpine Calathus, occurring in profusion throughout
almost the loftiest districts of Teneriffe—where it ascends to 8000
or even 9000 feet above the sea, and but seldom descends into the
sylvan regions.
* The range in size of the C. cognatus is more than I indicated in my Canarian
Catalogue, where the diagnosis was compiled from only two examples which were
taken by Dr. Crotch in 1862. Instead, therefore, of “ Long. corp. lin. 5,” read
Long. corp. lin. 43-6.
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85. Calathus subfuscus.
Calathus fuscus, Woll. [nec Fab.], Ins. Mad, 31 (1854).
— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 12 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in montibus valde excelsis sub lapidibus
vulgaris.
Occupies much the same position in Madeira proper (the only
island in which this Calathus has been detected) as the Canarian C.
ascendens does at Teneriffe—abounding beneath stones on the ex-
posed mountain-slopes above the limits of even the sylvan districts,
and ascending thence to the very summits of the peaks*.
86. Calathus complanatus.
Calathus foapenne (Kollar), Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iii. 73 (1828),
oll., Ins. Mad. 30 (1854).
— — , l., Cat. Mad. Col. 11 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Chao, Des., Bugio), ab ora maritima
usque ad summos montes ascendens.
A most abundant Calathus in the Madeiran Group (to which it is
peculiar), teeming on every island except Porto Santo (where it is
represented by the fimbriatus)—from the sea-level to the summits
of the peaks. It is decidedly a variable insect, presenting many
slight modifications according to the locality and altitude at which
it is found,
87. Calathus vividus.
Carabus vividus, Fub., Syst. Eleu. i. 194 (1801).
, Schin., Syn. Ins. i. 199 (1806).
Calathus vividus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 29 (1854).
— , Id, Cat. Mad. Col. 11 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus praecipue degens.
Apparently peculiar to Madeira proper, where, however, it is uni-
versal throughout the sylvan districts of intermediate and (more
especially) lofty elevations.
* Although so closely resembling at first sight the European C. fuscus that I
have hitherto regarded it as a geographical modification of that insect, a recent
and more accurate comparison of this Madeiran Calathus has induced me to
believe that (after all) it is not absolutely conspecific with its more northern ally.
For not only does it differ in having its under-wings obsolete, but it is likewise
not guite the same even in its external features. Thus, its prothorax is rather
convexer and a little more egually rounded at the sides, with the extreme pos-
terior angles very decidedly obtuser or less sharply defined ; and the basal rim
of its elytra is xo¢ minutely-prominent at the humeral angles (so as to shape out
a small projecting denticle) as in that insect. Indeed the shape of its prothorax
is more on the type of that which obtains in the Teneriffan C. ascendens than in
the European fuscus; and I strongly suspect that its affinities are rather with the
former than with the latter.
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§ IL. Tibi posteriores maris intus plus minus dense fimbriate.
88. Calathus ciliatus.
Calathus ciliatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 348 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 36 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (7en.), in montibus excelsis plus minus sylva-
ticis hinc inde parum vulgaris. ,
A large Calathus which may be regarded as the Canarian repre-
sentative of the C. vividus of Madeira. It has been observed hitherto
only in the higher elevations of Teneriffe, where it is locally far
from uncommon on the upper limits of the sylvan districts.
89. Calathus auctus.
Calathus auctus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 849 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 37 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.), in tisdem locis ac preecedens.
Likewise a Teneriffan Calathus, residing in precisely the same sort
of places as the last species—indeed for the most part in company
with it. It is in fact very closely allied to the ciliatus ; and although
I believe it to be permanently distinct, yet examples do occasionally
occur which are so far intermediate between the two that I cannot
but feel it possible that it may be in reality but an extreme modifi-
cation of that species.
90. Calathus angustulus.
Calathus angustulus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 349 (1862).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 37 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis editioribus presertim sub
truncis corticeque arborum laxo putrido parce latens.
Attached to the damp sylvan regions of Teneriffe, particularly at
a high altitude ; occurring, sparingly, under wet logs of wood, and
beneath the loose rotting bark of trees. |
91. Calathus depressus.
Calathus depressus?, Brullé in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 55, pl. 2. f. 1 (1838).
, Woll., Ann, Nat. Hist. ix. 350 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 38 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Jen.), in sylvaticis vulgatissimus.
Abounds throughout the wooded districts of Teneriffe, being per-
haps the most common of the Canarian Calathi; but it has not yet
been observed in any of the other islands.
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92. Calathus fimbriatus.
Calathus complanatus, var. y, Woll., Ins. Mad, 30 (1854).
1 yids, Cat. Mad. Col. 11 (1857).
— fimbriatus, Ta. , Ann. Nat. Hist. i. 18 (1858). »
- ——, ld. , Append. huj. op. 8.
Habitat Maderenses (P” S*), sub lapidibus preesertim in inferioribus
vulgaris.
Apparently peculiar to Porto Santo, where it is strictly the repre-
sentative of the C. complanatus which is so universal throughout the
other islands of the Madeiran Group. Indeed, until within the last
few years, I had recorded it as an insular modification (‘“ var. y”’)
of that species ; and it was not until my attention had been called
by Mr. Janson to the fact of its posterior tibie being internally
fringed (an important character which had nevertheless escaped my
notice) that I felt compelled, when its other slight differences (alluded
to in my diagnosis) were taken into account, to treat it as truly and
specifically distinct.
93. Calathus appendiculatus.
Cashes ae Cae, Car Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 351 (1862),
d., Cat, Can. Col. 38 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in sylvaticis intermediis occurrens.
The only specimens which I have seen of this distinct Calathus
were taken by myself in the laurel-districts of Grand Canary, between
Osorio and Galdar. There can be little doubt that it must occur
abundantly in, at all events, that particular region.
94. Calathus laureticola.
Calathus laureticola, Append. huj. op. 9.
Habitat Canarienses (G'om.), in lauretis humidis excelsis 4 DD. Crotch
captus,
Found by the Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian campaign,
in the sylvan regions of Gomera—to which it seems to be peculiar.
It was taken at a high altitude in the laurel-districts above Her-
migua, “under Monte Fuerte.”
95. Calathus barbatus.
Calathus barbatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 352 (1862).
,Id., Cat. Can. "Col. 39 (1864).
Hatitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis editioribusque degens,
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Taken hitherto only in Grand Canary, where it occurs both in
sylvan and subsylvan spots of intermediate and lofty elevations.
96. Calathus spretus.
Calathus spretus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 852 (1862).
— — , ld., Cat. Can, Col. 39 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), preecipue in intermediis vulgaris.
A Canarian Calathus which is common throughout the intermediate
elevations of Hierro, to which island it would seem to be peculiar.
It bears a considerable prima facie resemblance to the C. barbatus
from Grand Canary; and it is the only exponent of the genus which
has been detected in Hierro.
Genus 28. ANCHOMENUS.
Bonelli, Odbserv. Ent. i. tab. syn. (1809).
97. Anchomenus Nichollsii.
‘ Anchomenus Nichollsii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 40 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), inter lapillos et sub lapidibus per
margines rivulorum in editioribus vulgaris.
A Canarian Anchomenus which was discovered by Dr. Crotch and
8. T. Nicholls, Esq., in the spring of 1862; and which has since
been captured in profusion, not only by the former but also by his
brother, Mr. G. R. Crotch, during their late expedition to those
islands. From the report before me, it seems to abound in the higher
districts of Gomera—occurring “‘ by the edges of every stream ” ; but
it is clearly much more scarce in Teneriffe (where I myself indeed
have never met with it), though it was certainly found there by Dr.
Crotch—above Yeod el Alto—during his first Canarian campaign.
98. Anchomenus debilis.
Anchomenus debilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 41 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), inter lapillos ad margines rivulorum
rarissimus.
The only specimens which I have seen of this insect I captured at
‘the edges of a stream at Teror, in Grand Canary. Having now had
an opportunity of comparing it with a more extensive series of the
A, Nichollsii, I am quite satisfied that the two species (although
closely allied to each other) are totally distinct.
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99. Anchomenus albipes.
Carabus albipes, Fab., Ent. Syst. iv. ind. alph. 33.
Anchomenus pallipes, Woll., Ins. Mad. 33 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 12 (1857).
—— albipes, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 408 (1860).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 42 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert.), per margines
aquarum hine inde vulgatissimus.
The common European A. albipes abounds in damp spots generally
(particularly along the edges of the streams) in Madeira proper, and
also in Fuerteventura of the Canarian Group; but it is somewhat
remarkable that, although thus universal in those two islands, it has
not yet been observed elsewhere throughout the archipelago.
100, Anchomenus marginatus.
Carabus marginatus, Linn., Fna Suec. 222 (1761).
yen bas marginatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 56 (1838).
Anchomenus marginatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 33 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 12 (1857).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col, 42 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in
humidis et aquosis hinc inde vulgaris.
The A. marginatus, so universal throughout Europe, occurs spar-
ingly at high elevations in Madeira proper, but is more abundant at
the Canaries—where it has been detected in Grand Canary, Tene-
riffe, and Gomera.
Genus 29. OLISTHOPUS.
Dejean, Spec. Gén. des Col. iii. 176 (1828).
101. Olisthopus humerosus.
Olisthopus maderensis, var. 8, Woll., Ins. Mad, 35 (1854).
—— — (p.), Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 12 (1857).
—— humerosus, Schaum, in litt.
——,, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 407 (1858).
Habitat Maderenses (Des., Bugio), in summis insularum Desertarum
sub lapidibus necnon etiam in rupium fissuris degens.
Apparently peculiar to the Desertas, of the Madeiran Group, oc-
curring on the summits of the two southern islands—the Deserta
Grande and the Bugio; but it has not yet been observed on the
northern one, or Itheo Chao. In the ‘ Ins. Mad.’ I regarded it as a
large, insular modification of the O. maderensis—in which the colour
p2
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is paler, the surface less shining, or more alutaceous (though free
from the very lightly impressed, remote ‘additional punctules which
are always more or less traceable in that species, when viewed beneath
a high magnifying power), and the humeral angles of the elytra are
more porrected or acute; but I was subsequently induced, through
the strongly expressed opinion of Schaum, to record it as distinct.
102. Olisthopus maderensis.
Olisthopus maderensis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 35, tab. i. f. 7 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad, Col, 12 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis editioribus presertim vulgatis-
simus, usque ad summos montes ascendens.
This is the universal Olisthopus of Madeira proper, though it has
not yet been observed in any of the other islands of the Group. It -
abounds at intermediate and lofty elevations, particularly the latter,
ascending to the very summits of the peaks.
103. Olisthopus acutangulus.
Olisthopus acutangulus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 13 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus; a Dom. M. Park semel captus.
A single example only of this Olisthopus, taken by Mr. M. Park
in Madeira proper (I believe near Funchal), has hitherto been brought
to light; and it is possible that it may be merely some local state of
the O. maderensis in which the elytra are a little more coarsely alu-
taceous and deeply striated, with their shoulders a trifle more acute,
and in which the prothorax is smoother and more finely margined,
and the limbs are a shade darker in tint; but until further material
has been obtained to judge from, I do not think it would be safe to
treat it as such.
104. Olisthopus glabratus.
Olistopus glabratus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 56 (1838).
Olisthopus glabratus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 43 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro), ubique vulgaris.
Strictly the representative at the Canaries of the Madeiran O. ma-
derensis, to which indeed it is very closely allied. Still, I have else-
where expressed my conviction that it is no modification of that
species (however nearly resembling it); for it retains its characters
unchanged throughout all the islands (four in number) of the Cana-
rian archipelago in which it has been observed, and under many
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different and opposite local conditions—which would scarcely be the
case had its inherent tendency for variation occasioned it to assume
a separate state in Madeira, whilst remaining constant in four other
islands which are more or less remote inter se.
The 0. glabratus is common in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera,
and Hierro, occurring independently of altitude ; but in Palma it has
not yet been observed, its place being there supplied by the following
species. In the two eastern islands of the Group, Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura, I do not expect that it will be found to exist.
105. Olisthopus palmensis.
Olisthopus palmensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 42 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in sylvaticis subsylvaticisque degens.
Found only, hitherto, in Palma, of the Canarian Group—where it
is locally common at intermediate altitudes, particularly within the
sylvan regions. Although so distinct from the glabratus as to remove
all doubt concerning the specific value of its characters, it is never-
theless very remarkable that it should take the place apparently of
that insect in the above-mentioned island. I may add, however, on
the other hand, that we are scarcely yet perhaps in a position to assert
positively that the glabratus proper does not occur (simultaneously
with the palmensis) in some of the remoter districts of Palma.
106. Olisthopus erice.
Olisthopus Eric, Woll., Ins. Mad. 37, tab. i. f. 8 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 13 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus hine inde vul-
garis ; presertim sub fibris Hricarum laxis aridis congregans.
Occurs in the higher elevations of Madeira proper, principally on
the upper limits of the sylvan districts, from about 4000 to 5000
feet above the sea. It may often be found in abundance, harbouring
beneath the loose outer fibre of the gigantic Heaths—the Erica ar-
borea and scoparia, Linn.
107. Olisthopus elongatus.
Olisthopus elongatus, Woil., Ins. Mad. 38 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 14 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 44 (1864).
ra Hart. [nec Brullé), Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert.
, 141.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P” S”) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.),
hine inde sub lapidibus parum vulgaris.
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Found, though not abundantly, both in the Madeiran and Cana-
rian Groups—namely, in Madeira proper and Porto Santo of the
former, and in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura of the latter. It occurs
principally under stones in hot and arid places, at rather low and
intermediate elevations.
Genus 30. PLATYDERUS.
Stephens, Ill. Brit. Ent. i. 101 (1828).
108. Platyderus alticola.
Platyderus alticola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 45 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in montibus preecipue valde excelsis sub
lapidibus in aperto rarissimus.
Observed hitherto only at very lofty altitudes on the mountains of
Teneriffe, where I have taken it sparingly (from beneath stones) on
the elevated Cumbre overlooking the Canadas, at nearly 9000 feet
above the sea; and I have little doubt that two Teneriffan specimens
now before me, from the collection of M. dela Perraudiére, are from
the same district. A single example which was captured on a com-
paratively low maritime ridge in the vicinity of S* Cruz differs
slightly from the ordinary type, and may possibly prove to be the
exponent of a closely allied species.
109. Platyderus tenuistriatus.
Platyderus tenuistriatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 45 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub lapidibus rarissimus.
A Canarian insect of the greatest rarity—a single example only,
captured by Dr. Crotch in Teneriffe (during the spring of 1862),
having as yet been brought to light.
Genus 31. PTEROSTICHUS, Aucé.
(Subgenus Peocilus, Bon.)
110. Pterostichus crenatus.
Feronia crenata (Hoffm.), Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iii. 226 (1828).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 56 (1888).
Pterostichus crenatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 46 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus in intermediis
rarior.
A south-European insect which occurs very sparingly in Lanzarote —
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and Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group,
where it was taken both by Mr. Gray and myself. It is found
under stones at intermediate elevations, making its appearance after
the winter-rains.
(Subgenus Lagarus, Chaud.)
111. Pterostichus figuratus.
Pterostichus figuratus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 46 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimus ; 4 W. D. Crotch semel tantum
deprehensus.
A single specimen of this Canarian insect is all that I have yet
seen. It was captured by Dr. Crotch “in Teneriffe,” during the
spring of 1862.
(Subgenus Orthomus, Chaud.)
112. Pterostichus longulus.
Feronia barbara, Brullé [nec De. |, in Webb et Berth ( Col.) 56 (1888).
—— longula, berytensis et preelonga, Reiche, Ann. de la Soc, Ent. de
France, iii. 616, 618, 619 (1855).
—— elongata (Klug), Chaud., Stett. ent. Zeit. 116 (1859).
—— canariensis, Hart. {nec Brullé), Geol. Verh. Lanz.u. Fuert. 140,141.
Pterostichus longulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 47 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.?), sub lapidibus hine
inde vulgaris.
An insect widely spread over Mediterranean latitudes, assuming
several slight (and very unimportant) local modifications which have
been described as species. It occurs abundantly in the eastern part
of the Canarian Group, but seems gradually to disappear as we ap-
proach even the central islands. Thus in Lanzarote and Fuerte-
ventura it is exceedingly common, and moreover quite universal ;
whilst in Grand Canary it appears to be confined to a few sandy
places along the coast. Whether it exists at all in Teneriffe I have
not been able completely to satisfy myself; but I think perhaps that
it may just make its appearance in one or two spots. At any rate
I have received examples professing to be Teneriffan both from the
Baron Paiva and M. Hartung; but as I have never met with it in
that island, and since I have so often found the material transmitted
to me from those two sources to be remarkable for its inaccuracy, I
cannot but feel that the Teneriffan habitat of the species requires at
least further corroboration.
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113. Pterostichus haligena.
Pterostichus haligena, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 87 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), sub lapidibus vulgaris.
Common beneath stones on the Great Salvage, whence it has on
several occasions been received by the Baron Paiva. It is closely
related to the preceding species, but the characters which separate
it therefrom have been fully pointed out in my Canarian Catalogue
[vide p. 48, note].
(Subgenus Lyperus, Chaud.)
114. Pterostichus nigerrimus.
Feronia nigerrima, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iti, 291 (1828).
Pterostichus simplicipunctatus, Kollar, in litt.
Omaseus nigerrimus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 45 (1854).
» Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 15 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis inferioribus rarissimus.
The P. nigerrimus of south-western Europe, which may perhaps
be but a geographical modification of the more northern aterri-
mus, occurs sparingly in Madeira proper (in swampy places around
Funchal); but it has not yet been detected in any of the other
islands. |
115. Pterostichus Wollastoni.
Pterostichus Wollastoni, Heer, in litt.
Omaseus Wollastoni, Woll., Ins. Mad. 46, tab. i. f. 9 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 15 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S), in subinferioribus rarissimus.
Peculiar to the Madeiran Group—where it occurs very rarely, at
rather low elevations, both in Madeira proper and Porto Santo. In
the former it has been taken principally on and near the Cabo
Garajao, or Brazen Head.
(Subgenus Haptoderus, Chaud.)
116. Pterostichus harpaloides.
Pterostichus harpaloides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 50 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hverro), in sylvaticis editioribus rarissimus.
A Canarian species which appears to be peculiar to Hierro, where
moreover it is extremely scarce. The few examples which I have
een were captured by myself at a high elevation in the upper part
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of the wooded district of El Golfo, on the western slopes of that
island.
117. Pterostichus angularis.
©. Calathus angularis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 56 (1838).
- 6. Feronia canariensis, Id., in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 56 (1838).
Pterostichus angularis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 49 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis presertim lauretis sat
vulgaris.
A rather common insect within the sylvan districts of Teneriffe ;
but it has not yet been found elsewhere.
118. Pterostichus robustus.
Argutor robustus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 40 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 14 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis editioribusque haud
infrequens.
Inhabits the mountains of Madeira proper, occurring in the sylvan
and subsylvan districts, and being often comparatively common in
the fir-woods of intermediate altitudes.
119. Pterostichus gracilipes.
Argutor gracilipes, Woll., Ins. Mad. 41 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 14 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in intermediis preecipue
degens.
_ Likewise peculiar to Madeira proper, and with (on the average)
a somewhat lower range than the preceding species,—occurring
principally at intermediate elevations, but descending occasionally
(at any rate on the northern side of the island) to nearly (or even
quite) the sea-level.
120. Pterostichus calathiformis.
Pterostichus calathiformis, Woll., Append. huj. op. 9.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in locis elevatis rarissimus; 4 DD.
Crotch estate a.p. 1864 parcissime lectus.
Discovered at a high elevation (above Hermigua) in Gomera by
the Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian expedition—“ above
the cataract, at the foot of Monte Fuerte.” It is evidently extremely
rare, three examples being all that they obtained.
4.2 CARABIDA.
121. Pterostichus dilaticollis.
Argutor dilaticollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 42 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 14 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus hine
inde sat vulgaris.
Occurs in the damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper (especially
in the laurel-forests in the north of the island), where it is locally
rather abundant at intermediate and lofty elevations.
| 122. Pterostichus curtus.
Argutor curtus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 48 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat, Mad. Col, 14 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hine inde in intermediis occurrens.
Likewise peculiar to Madeira proper, but with a rather lower range
than the last species,—occurring for the most part at intermediate
altitudes, but sometimes descending into less elevated districts.
Genus 32. AMARA.
Bonelli, Observat. Ent. i. (1809).
123. Amara trivialis.
Harpalus trivialis, Gyll. [nec Dufts.], Ins. Suec. ii. 140 (1810).
Amara trivialis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 47 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 15 (1857).
—— ——,, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 531 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt? S?), sub lapidibus sat vulgaris.
The A. trivialis, so common throughout Europe and in the north
of Africa (and which has been recorded from North America, and
even Siberia), is rather abundant in the Madeiran Group—where,
however, it has been observed hitherto only in Madeira proper and
Porto Santo; but it has not yet been detected in any other of these
Atlantic islands.
(Subgenus Leiocnemis, Zimm.)
124. Amara versuta.
Amara bifrons, Hart. [nec Gy/ll.], Geol. Verhdltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
versuta, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 215 (1863).
, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 51 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in intermediis parum rara.
A Canarian species, which has been captured hitherto only in Lan-
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zarote and Fuerteventura—the two eastern islands of the Group. It
appears to be rather scarce, and to occur at intermediate elevations.
(Subgenus Trizna?, Le Conte.)
125, Amara superans.
Amara superans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 48 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 15 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissima; in summos montes sub
lapidibus parcissime occurrens,
A large Madeiran Amara which has been detected hitherto only
near the summits of two of the highest mountains in Madeira proper,
—the “‘Ice House Peak” and the Pico do Areeiro, where, more-
over, it is of the greatest rarity.
Genus 33. ZABRUS.
Clairville, Ent. Helv. ii. 80 (1806).
126. Zabrus crassus.
Zabrus crassus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iii. 451 (1828).
— —, Zimm., Mon. der Carab. 42 (1831).
—— —, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 57 (1838).
— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 52 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), preecipue in intermediis sed parum rarus.
Apparently peculiar to Teneriffe, where, however, it is both local
and rather scarce,—occurring principally at intermediate and some-
what lofty altitudes.
127. Zabrus levigatus.
Zabrus levigatus, Zimm., Mon. der Carab. 43 (1881).
— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 52 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (J'en., Gom.), paulo magis vulgaris necnon ple-
rumque in locis paulo inferioribus occurrens.
Likewise a Canarian species, but one which has been found both in
Teneriffe and Gomera. It has a rather lower range than the crassus
—occurring more particularly in the dry and cindery regions of inter-
mediate, and even low, altitudes. Its existence in Gomera is stated
on the authority of the Messrs. Crotch, who obtained two dead speci-
mens from under stones upon the sea-shore below Hermigua. One
of these is now before me, and has its prothorax a little more broadly
margined, and the elytral striw a trifle deeper, than is the case in
4.4, CARABIDA.
the ordinary Teneriffan type; nevertheless although thus far ap-
proaching the crassus, I believe that it is truly referable to the levi-
gatus—the less basally-impressed prothorax, which has its anterior
angles less porrected, being more in accordance with what obtains
in the latter.
(Subfam. XV. HARPALIDES.)
Genus 34. ANISODACTYLUS.
Dejean, Spec. Gén. des Col. iv. 182 (1829).
128. Anisodactylus binotatus.
Carabus binotatus, Fub., Ent. Syst. i. 151 (1792).
Anisodactylus binotatus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col, iv. 140 (1829).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 49 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 15 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis et aquosis vulgaris.
This common European insect is universal in Madeira proper,
principally in damp places of intermediate elevations; but it is re-
markable that it has not yet been observed in any other of these
Atlantic islands.
Genus 35. CRATOGNATHUS.
Dejean, Spec. Gén. des Col. iv. 46 (1829).
129. Cratognathus solitarius.
Harpalus consentaneus, Hart. {nec Dey. |, G.V. Lanz. u. Fuert.140,141.
Cratognathus solitarius, Woll., Ann. Nat: Hist. xi. 215 (1863).
» Id., Cat. Can. Col. 54 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in intermediis vulgaris.
Apparently peculiar to the two eastern islands of the Canarian
archipelago—Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where it is locally abun-
dant at intermediate and lofty elevations.
130. Cratognathus pelagicus.
Harpalus pelagicus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 88 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), vulgaris.
This large and broad Cratognathus (the prothorax of which is wide,
transverse and convex, and not at all constricted behind, the edges
being rounded in a continuous curve) is peculiar to the Salvages,
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from the larger island of which (known as the Great Salvage) it has
on several occasions been received by the Baron Paiva.
131. Cratognathus fortunatus.
Cratognathus fortunatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 215 (1863),
—_— ——, Id, Cat. Can. Col. 55 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in montibus excelsis hinc inde vulgaris.
Detected hitherto only on the mountains of Grand Canary, where
it would seem to represent in that island the C. micans of Teneriffe
and Gomera, and the solitarius of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
During April 1858 I met with it in abundance in one of the lofty
Pinals in the central district of Tarajana.
132. Cratognathus micans.
Harpalus vividus, sere hove Dej.|, Geol. Verh. Lanz. und Fuert. 140.
Cratognathus micans, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi, 215 (1863).
—,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 56 (1864). |
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in inferioribus et intermediis pre-
sertim illis preedominans.
This seems to be the common Cratognathus in Teneriffe and Gomera,
where it abounds in certain (usually exposed) places of intermediate
and (more especially) rather low altitudes, assuming a slightly dif-
ferent aspect in each of those islands.
133. Cratognathus empiricus.
Cratognathus empiricus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 10.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch nuper deprehensus.
Detected in Gomera by the Messrs. Crotch during their late Cana-
rian campaign—namely, at the base of the cataract (about 2000 feet
above the sea) in the sylvan district above Hermigua. It is very
closely allied to the C. micans; nevertheless I have stated in the
Appendix to this volume what the exact characters are which seem
to separate it from both states (the Teneriffan and Gomeran ones)
of that species.
134. Cratognathus emulus.
Cratognathus emulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 57 (1864).
Hatitat Canarienses (7J'en.), in humidis sylvaticis editioribus rarior.
The only two examples which I have yet seen of this very
46 CARABIDA.
Harpalus-like Cratognathus were taken by myself in Teneriffe, in
the sylvan region above Taganana.
135. Cratognathus vividus.
Harpalus vividus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iv, 332 (1829).
— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 53 (1854). :
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 16 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes), ab ord maritima usque ad summos
montes vulgaris.
Abounds in the whole five islands of the Madeiran Group (as well
as on the small adjacent rocks), from the sea-level to the summits
of the peaks, and presenting many slight variations according to the
exact locality in which it is found*.
Dejean, who described this insect (as a Harpalus) at considerable
length, was mistaken in referring it to the Carabus vividus of Fa-
bricius—the latter being in reality a Calathus. However, I do not
think it necessary, on that account, to propose for it a fresh specific
title ; which of course I should have been compelled to do had Dejean
published. it as a Carabus instead of a Harpalus, and therefore under
the same actual name (both in genus and species) as Fabricius did ;
for where two different insects are recorded under an absolutely
similar title, it is clear that one of them must be re-named, even
when in reality they belong (as afterwards ascertained) to distinct
genera.
Genus 36. HARPALUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. i. 201 (1806).
136. Harpalus distinguendus,
Carabus distinguendus, Dufts., Fna Austr. ii. 76 (1812).
Harpalus distinguendus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iv. 274 (1829).
rubripes ?, Brullé {nec Creutz. |,in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 57 (1838).
distinguendus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 52 (1854). °
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 16 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S*), sub lapidibus ubique vulgaris.
This European Harpalus is common, at nearly all elevations, in
Madeira proper and Porto Santo; but it has not yet been detected
at the Canaries—though I have reason for suspecting that the species
* The Porto-Santan specimens of the C. vividus have their prothorax almost
(or entirely) unpunctulated, and a little less narrowed behind; but as both the
punctation (at the utmost very faint) and the exact outline of the pronotum are
characters eminently variable, I do not consider that the Porto-Santan form has
any claim to be regarded as specific.
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which is cited by M. Brullé, in his short and inaccurate list, as the
rubripes of Creutzer was founded on an example of the distinguendus
which had been brought by Mr. Webb from Madeira*.
137. Harpalus attenuatus.
Harpalus attenuatus, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. i. 152 (1828).
— consentaneus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iv, 802 (1829).
—— attenuatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 51 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 16 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S’, Des.), sub lapidibus parum vul-
garis.
A common European species, which is widely spread over (and
probably universal in) the Madeiran Group; but it has not yet been
_ observed at the Canaries*. In Madeira proper, however, Porto Santo,
and the Deserta Grande it occurs at most elevations; and we may
expect it to be found likewise on the Ilheo Chao and the Bugio.
138. Harpalus Schaumii.
Harpalus consentaneus ?, Brullé [nec Dej.], in W. et B. ( Col.) 57 (1888).
— Schaumii, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 58 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), sub lapidibus passim.
Apparently peculiar to the Canarian Group, where it occurs (rather
sparingly) beneath stones in Teneriffe, Palma, and Hierro.
139. Harpalus tenebrosus.
Harpalus tenebrosus, Dej., Spec. G'én. des Col. iv. 378 (1829).
—— —, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 57 (1838).
— Wollastoni, Daws., Geod, Brit. 144 (1854).
—— litigiosus, Woll, [nec Dej.|, Ins. Mad. 52 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 16 (1857).
— ——,, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 598 (1860).
— tenebrosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 58 (1864).
Halntat Maderenses (Mad., P® S) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.,
Palma), sub lapidibus hine inde vulgaris.
An insect widely spread throughout Europe, and one which is
found (chiefly in sunny spots of a rather low elevation) both in the
Madeiran and Canarian Groups. It is, however, more common in
the former than in the latter, being tolerably abundant in Porto
Santo and on the Ponta de Sao Lourenco of Madeira proper. At
the Canaries it has been observed sparingly in Lanzarote, Fuerte-
ventura, and Palma.
* Cf. ‘Cat. Can. Col.’ p. 55 (note).
48 CARABIDA.
Genus 37. OPHONUS.
(Ziegler) Steph., Jil. Brit. Ent. i. 159 (1828).
140. Ophonus rotundicollis.
Harpalus rotundicollis, Fairm., Faun. Ent. France. i. 121 (1854).
Ophonus obscurus, Woll. [ [nec Fab.], Ins. Mad. 58 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 17 857).
Harpalus rotundicollis, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 574 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem),
rarissimus.
——___.
A single specimen of this European Ophonus was captured by
myself (during July 1850) at the edge of the little stream at the
Forno da Cal, in the north of Madeira proper; and two more have
lately been communicated, from the same island, by the Barao do
Castello de Paiva, who has also obtained a third from the Great
Salvage. I had formerly identified it with the O. obscurus, Fab. ;
but I am informed that it is more properly referable to the rotundi-
collis, of Fairmaire. The example from the Salvages differs from the
Madeiran one in being more brightly cyaneous, and in its prothorax
(which is more deeply channelled) being rather more densely and
coarsely punctured.
Genus 38. DICHIROTRICHUS.
Jacq. Duval, Gen. des Col. i. 35 (1857).
141. Dichirotrichus levistriatus.
Dichirotrichus levistriatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 60 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), in salinis semel captus.
Hitherto I have seen but a single example of this insect,—which
was taken by myself (at the Salinas) in the extreme north of Lan-
zarote, in the Canarian Group. It is a good deal allied to the Euro-
pean D. obsoletus, though scarcely (I think) any geographical modi-
fication of that species.
Genus 39. STENOLOPHUS.
(Megerle) Steph., Zid. Brit. Ent. i. 165 (1828),
142. Stenolophus Teutonus,
Carabus vaporariorum, Fab. [nec Linn. 1761], Syst. Ent. 247 (1775).
—— teutonus, Schrank, Enum. Ins. Austr. 214 (1781).
Stenolophus vaporariorum, Brullé, in Webb et Berth, ( Col.) 57 (1838).
CARABID. 49
Stenolophus Teutonus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 59 (1854).
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 17 (1857).
—— ——, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 613 (1860).
—— vaporariorum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 60 (1864.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten., Gom.,
Palma), in humidis vulgaris.
The European S. Téutonus (which I possess also from the Azores,
and which I met with at Mogadore on the opposite coast of Africa)
is probably nearly universal throughout these Atlantic islands. At
the Madeiran Group, however, it has been observed hitherto only in
Madeira proper, where it is common in damp places at most eleva-
tions. But at the Canaries it has been captured in all the seven
islands except Fuerteventura and Hierro (in both of which, however,
we may be pretty sure that it exists)*. It is a species of a very
wide geographical range.
143. Stenolophus discophorus.
Stenolophus discophorus, Fischer, Ent. de la Russ, ii. 141 (1824).
—— ——,, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iv. 409 (1829).
—— ——, Heer, Fna Helv. 115 (1841).
—— ——, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 615 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), 4 Barone de Paiva semel
communicatus. : .
The only Atlantic example which I have yet seen of this Euro-
pean Stenolophus has been communicated by the Bardo do Castello
' de Paiva, by whom it was obtained from the Great Salvage; and
although I have no reason to question the correctness of its stated
habitat, yet I cannot but feel that further material would be desi-
rable in order to establish it beyond the possibility of a doubtT.
It appears to be found, chiefly, in Mediterranean latitudes. .
* The principle of priority in nomenclature (which seems to be, in a general
sense, the only just one) has occasioned some little confusion regarding the
synonymy of this species. It appears to have been first described by Fabricius
(in 1775) as the Carabus vaporariorum (as he supposed) of Linnzus. But inas-
much as Linneus’s insect was in reality totally distinct, and two beetles cannot
at any time be allowed to bear the same name in the same genus (even though
they be subsequently placed in different.genera), it follows that the later of them
(which in this case is Fabricius’s) must be suppressed, and that the next published
title (in this instance by Schrank) should be accepted in lieu of it.
_ t The S. discophorus would seem to differ from the Teu‘onus in its paler hue,
in the dark portion of its elytra (which have their short second stria rather less
abbreviated ) werd so far reduced in size as to form a comparatively small patch
on the hinder disk, and in its prothorax being more narrowed posteriorly, and.
therefore less evenly rounded at the sides.
50 CARABIDA.
144, Stenolophus marginatus.
Stenolophus marginatus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. iv. 427 (1829).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth, (Col.) 57 (1838).
—— ——, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii, 407 (1858).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 61 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.), sub lapidi-
bus rarissimus.
A species, of Mediterranean latitudes, which appears to be exceed-
ingly rare in these Atlantic islands. It has, however, been taken,
very sparingly, in Madeira proper; as also in Grand Canary and
Teneriffe.
145. Stenolophus dorsalis.
Carabus dorsalis, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 165 (1792).
Acupalpus dorsalis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 57 (1838).
Stenolophus dorsalis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 60 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 17 (1857).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 61 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Oan., Ten., Gom.), in
humidis hine inde parum vulgaris.
The European S. dorsalis is both local and rather scarce in
Madeira proper; but at the Canaries it is much more common,
where it has been detected in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera.
Genus 40. BRADYCELLUS.
Erichson, Kaf. der Mark Brand. i. 64 (1837).
146. Bradycellus harpalinus.
Acupalpus harpalinus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col, iv. 471 (1829).
, Heer, Fna Col. Helv..118 (1841).
Bradycellus fulvus, Woll. [nec Mshm 1802], Ins. Mad. 61 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 17 (1857).
—— harpalinus, Schaum, Nat. der Ins, Deutsch. i. 627 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in montibus parce degens.
Occurs sparingly on the mountains of Madeira proper, principally
at a rather high elevation. I had formerly regarded it as the
B. fulvus of more northern latitudes, though aware of certain slight
discrepancies which it presented from the normal state of that
species; but Mr. Rye has lately informed me that he believes it will
be better associated with the European B. harpalinus. Still it does
not completely agree even with the latter, though its differences are
very trifling and unimportant ones.
CARABIDA, 51
147. Bradycellus excultus.
Bradycellus excultus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 61, tab. ii. f. 4 (1854).
—— —, I., Cat. Mad. Col. 18 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus sat rarus.
Inhabits the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, occurring spa-
ringly in damp spots of a rather high altitude.
148. Bradycellus ventricosus.
Bradycellus ventricosus, Woll., Cat, Can. Col. 61 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis humidis parce occurrens.
Clearly the representative at the Canaries of the Madeiran
B. excultus, though most distinct from it specifically. It occurs in
similar situations (within the sylvan districts at a rather high alti-
tude), but has been observed hitherto only in Teneriffe.
Genus 41. TRECHICHUS.
Leconte, Trans. Am. Phil. Soc. x. 386 (1853).
149. Trechichus fimicola.
Trechus fimicolus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 63 (1854).
fimicola, Zd., Cat. Mad. Col. 18 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis in cultis hinc inde vulgaris.
Observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it occurs, under
various kinds of refuse (chiefly in cultivated grounds), at low and
intermediate elevations. Its freedom from flexuose frontal furrows,
and an apically-recurved sutural stria, will at once distinguish it
from the normal T’reche.
150. Trechichus Jansonianus.
Trechus Jansonianus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. i..19 (1858),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), inter plantas 4 Dom. Mason ab insula
olim deportatas etiam in urbe Londinensi repertus.
Likewise peculiar (apparently) to Madeira proper, being very
closely allied to the last species—of which, indeed, it is barely pos-
sible that it may be some extreme local state. The history of its
discovery is rather a singular one—it having been captured in
London, amongst the refuse which had accumulated around the
trunk of a Dragon-tree, and other plants, which had been brought
from Madeira by Mr. Mason. It was in tolerable abundance; and
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52 GARABIDA.’
from being accompanied by various undoubted Madeiran insects,
there could be no question as to its habitat (which indeed its near
affinity with the 7’. fimicola would have made sufficiently evident)*.
| Genus 42. TRECHUS.
' Clairville, Ent. Helv. ii. 23 (1806). °
151. Trechus detersus.
Trechus detersus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 62 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus, passim.
Occurs in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, of the Canarian Group,
where it may be regarded as the representative of the common
Kuropean 7’. minutus (which at first sight it greatly resembles), As
. stated elsewhere, however, I believe it to be truly distinct from that.
species. ahd:
152. Trechus umbricola.
Trechus umbricola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 67, tab. ii. f. 3 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 20 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus haud.
infrequens. 3
Peculiar to the higher elevations of Madeira proper,—occurring in -
the moist sylvan districts, but by no means abundantly. |
153. Trechus nigrocruciatus.
Trechus nigro-cruciatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 64, tab. ii. f. 1 (1854),
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 18 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis editioribus sylvaticis rarus. :
This fine Z'rechus is peculiar to Madeira ‘proper, where it occurs’
(for the most part sparingly) in the damp sylvan.districts of a high
elevation.
. 154, Trechus levis.
Trechus levis, Woll., Cat: Mad. Col. 18 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
It is just possible that this Z’rechus may be but a large, polished,
somewhat flattened, and lightly striated form of the flavomarginatus ;
* The T. Jansonianus seems to differ from the jimicola, principally, in having
its prothorax and elytra darker (though never d/ack like the head), and the latter
shorter behind—so as to expose more of the pygidium. Its head and prothorax
also are just perceptibly narrower ; and the former has a minute, rounded, punc-
tiform fovea in the centre of the forehead.
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nevertheless I believe that it is really a distinct, though closely
allied, species. It occurs, rather sparingly, in much the same spots
as the nigrocruciatus—within the sylvan districts of Madeira proper,.
at a high elevation.
155. Trechus flavomarginatus.
Trechus flavomarginatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 65, tab. ii. £. 2 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. i9 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad. ), in sylvaticis et subsylvaticis ubique
_vulgatissimus.
_ The present Z’rechus is the universal one in the sylvan and sub-
sylvan districts of Madeira proper, occurring in profusion from about
2000 to 5000 feet above the sea; but it has not yet been observed
in any of the other islands of the Group.
156. Trechus flavolimbatus.
Trechus flavolimbatus (Schaum), Woll., Ann, Nat. Hist, xi. 216 (1863).
— —, Id., Cat, Can. Col. 63 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in sylvaticis
et subsylvaticis vulgatissimus.
_ This is strictly the Canarian representative of the. Madeiran
T. flavomarginatus ; indeed I am far from satisfied that it is more
than a topographical modification of that insect. Nevertheless
as the slight features which characterize it remain quite constant
throughout the whole five islands of the Canarian archipelago in
which it has been observed, it is difficult to regard its small pecu-
liarities as the result of any combination of local influences; and it
was on this account that, at the instigation of Schaum, I described
it as a distinct species. It abounds, in sylvan and subsylvan spots,
throughout every portion of the Canarian Group except Lanzarote
and Fuerteventura—where it has not yet been detected, and where
I suspect that it does not exist.
157. Trechus signatus.
Trechus signatus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 19 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis parce occurrens.
Occurs sparingly within the sylvan districts of Madeira proper,
the few examples which I have’ yet seen having been captured by
myself (during June 1855) from beneath fallen leaves at the extreme
head of the S* Cruz ravine.
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158. Trechus dilutus.
Trechus dilutus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 66 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 20 (1857).
Habitat Msiekonace (Mad.),in sylvaticis humidis editioribus sat rarus.
Inhabits the sylvan regions of Madeira proper, occurring sparingly
in damp spots at a high elevation.
159. Trechus felix.
Trechus felix, Woll., Cat. Can.. Col. 63 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus rarissimus.
Apparently peculiar to the sylvan regions of Teneriffe, where it
may perhaps be regarded as the Canarian representative of the
T. custos of Madeira. It is extremely rare, the few specimens whieh
I have seen having been taken by myself (during May 1859) in the
damp laurel-woods on the mountains above Taganana.
160. Trechus quadricollis.
Trechus quadricollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 68 (1854).
—— —, li., Cat. Mad. Col. 20 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in montibus supra urbem Funchalensem
semel tantum repertus.
The only example which I have seen of this Trechus was taken
by myself (during the autumn of 1847) in Madeira proper, on the
mountains above Funchal; and it is just possible that it may repre-
‘sent some aberrant state of the 7’. custos, peculiar to the southern
slopes of the island. It would be necessary, however, to inspect
further material before such could be assumed as probable.
161. Trechus custos.
Trechus custos, Woll., Ins. Mad. 68 ries
—,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 20 (1857)
Habitat Miianals (Mad.), in sylvaticis preesertim editioribus vul-
garis.
A rather common insect in the sylvan regions of Madeira proper,
to which island it appears to be peculiar.
162. Trechus alticola,
Trechus alticola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 69 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 20 (1857).
Habitat in damnines (Mad.), in locis valde elevatis extrasylvaticis
hine inde parce occurrens.
Inhabits the loftiest elevations of Madeira proper, above the sylvan
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districts,—oceurring sparingly, beneath stones, in open grassy spots
towards the summits of the peaks. In such situations I have met
with it between the Ice House Peak and the Pico do Areeiro, as
well as on the Boca das Torrinhas. It may possibly be an aberrant
form of the 7’. custos peculiar to the highest altitudes; but I have
stated elsewhere that I do not believe such to be the case.
163. Trechus cautus.
Trechus cautus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 70 (1854).
___ __, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. (1857).
Habitat Serccnscs (P® S®”), in gramineis editioribus aia sub
lapidibus parce degens.
Apparently peculiar to Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group, where
moreover it is extremely local,—occurring, beneath stones, on the
open grassy slopes of a high elevation.
164, Trechus minyops.
Trechus minyops, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 287 (1862),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus 4 Dom, Moniz in montibus
captus.
Only two specimens of this curious little Trechus (so remarkable
for its minute eyes, the almost aciculated last joint of its maxillary
palpi, and the rather short and moniliform subapical articulations
of its somewhat abbreviated antennz) have as yet come beneath my
notice. They were both of them captured by Senhor Moniz at 8.
Antonio da Serra, in Madeira proper.
Genus 43. THALASSOPHILUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 71 (1854).
165. Thalassophilus Whitii.
Trechus littoralis? Brullé [nec Dej. |,in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
Thalassophilus Whitei, Woll., Ins. Mad. 71, tab. ii. f. 5 (1854).
— —,, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 21 (1857).
— Whitei, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 64 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P” S*) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.,
Palma), inter lapillos per margines rivulorum, passim.
Widely diffused over these Atlantic islands, where it may be re-
garded as the representative of the European 7. longicornis. It is
found beneath wet stones and shingle at the edges of the small
streams, as well as about the dripping rocks, at low and intermediate
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altitudes. In the Madciran Group it is extremely rare, occurring
however both in Madeira proper and Porto Santo; but at the Ca-
naries—where it has been taken in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera,
and Palma—it is less scarce (being in some places indeed almost
common).
Genus 44, AEPYS.
(Leach), Samouelle, Usef. Comp. 149 [script. Aépus | (1819).
166. Aépys gracilicornis.
Aépys gracilicornis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vy. 218 (1860).
— ——,, Id., Append. hay. op. 11.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lutosis maritimis subsalinis necnon
inter lapillos per oram ipsam, rarissimus.
This most interesting little Aégpys has been observed only (in two
localities) along the edges of the sea-shore in Madeira proper; and
it must therefore be regarded as extremely rare, even though by no
means uncommon in the few spots which harbour it. It was detected
by myself (during December 1858) in the crevices of a low muddy
bank, facing the beach, which terminates the marshy ground at the
mouth of the Sao Vicente ravine, in the north of the island, as also
from beneath the shingle and stones which must have been submerged
at high tides. And the late Mr. Bewicke subsequently obtained it
on the opposite side of the island, in the vicinity of Funchal—“ in
wet sea-sand near the Gorgulho, below high-water mark.” From
which it will be gathered that its habits are precisely similar to those
of its more northern ally, the:.A. marinus (from which, however,
specifically, it is most distinct).
.Genus 45, PERILEPTUS.
Schaum, Wat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 663 (1860).
167. Perileptus nigritulus.
Perileptus nigritulus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, xi. 216 (1863).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 65 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Gom.), inter lapillos per margines aquarum
hine inde sat vulgaris.
Detected hitherto only in Teneriffe and Gomera, of the Canarian
Group,—in the former of which it was taken by myself (at the edges
of a small pool near 8“ Cruz), and in the latter (during the summer
of 1864) by the Messrs. Crotch. Possibly it may be merely a dark
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state of the European P. areolatus; nevertheless it possesses a few
other minute distinctive characters, apart from colour, which I have
fully alluded to in my diagnosis.
(Subfam. XVI. BEMBIDIADES.)
Genus 46. TACHYS.
(Ziegler), Steph.., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii, 4 (1829).
168. Tachys Fockii.
Bembidium Fockii, Hummel, Ess. Ent. ii. 27 (1822).
—— silaceum, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. v.50 (1831).
—— numidicum, Lue., Col. del’ Algérie, 79, pl. 10. f. 3 (1849).
Fockii, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 21 (1857).
Tachys Fockii, Schaum, Nat. des Ins. Deutsch, i. 751 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), semel tantum repertus.
- The 7. Focku, of central and southern Europe and the north of
Africa, occurs very rarely in Madeira proper. Indeed only a single
example, which was: taken by myself at the edge of the stream in
the Ribeira do Alcaide near Feijia d’Ovelha, has hitherto been
detected.
169. Tachys bistriatus.
Elaphrus bistriatus (Meg.), Dufts., Fna Austr: ii. 205 (1812).
Bembidium bistriatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 73 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 22 (1857).
Tachys bistriatus, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 746 (1860).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 66 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Gom.), in humidis sat
rarus.
‘ This European Tachys occurs both at the Madeiras and Canaries.
At the former it is tolerably common in Madeira proper, in wet places
at low and intermediate elevations ; but at the latter it is extremely
rare—two specimens only, taken by Dr. Crotch in Gomera (during
the spring of 1862), being all that have yet been observed...
170. Tachys scutellaris.
Trechus scutellaris, Germ., Thon, Ent. Archiv, ii. fasc. i, 11 (1829).
Tachys scutellaris, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii. 5 (1829).
—— ——,, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 745 (1860).
— —,, Woil., Cat. Can. Col. 66 (1864).
Habitat Cauarienses. (Lanz.), in salinis hinc inde vulgaris.
The common European 7’. scutelluris is rather abundant in certain
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salt places in Lanzarote, of the Canarian Group; but it has not yet
been detected in any of the other islands. It occurs also at Mogadore,
on the opposite coast of Africa.
171. Tachys centromaculatus.
Tachys centromaculatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 67 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.),in locis similibus ac precedens, sed rarior.
Likewise peculiar, so far as has been observed hitherto, to Lanza-
rote of the Canarian Group—haying been detected by myself at the
edges of the salt lake of Januvio, adjoining the south-western coast
of that island.
172. Tachys curvimanus.
Bembidium curvimanum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 74, tab. ii. f. 6 (1854).
—— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 22 (1857).
—— ——, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 67 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P®S”) et Canarienses (in Merro sola
adhue haud observatus), sub lapidibus per margines rivulorum
necnon in aquosis, ab ord maritima usque ad 8000's.m. ascendens.
This Tachys, which may possibly be but a small state of the 7’.
4-signatus of southern Europe, is nearly universal throughout these
Atlantic islands—occurring at the edges of the streams, and in wet
places generally, at most elevations. Atthe Madeiran Group I have
taken it sparingly in Madeira proper, and rather abundantly in Porto
Santo; whilst at the Canaries it has been captured in the whole
seven islands except Hierro, where, however, it will doubtless be
found to exist. )
173, Tachys Lucasil.
Bembidium Lucasii, Duv., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France,x. 137 (1852).
—— ——,, Woll., Ins. Mad. 75 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 22 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis preecipue inferioribus degens.
The 7. Zucasii of Mediterranean latitudes occurs rather commonly,
at low and intermediate elevations, in Madeira proper; but it has
not yet been detected in any of the other islands.
174. Tachys hemorrhoidalis.
Bembidium hemorrhoidale, Dej., Spee. Gén. des Col. v. 58 (1831).
, Duv., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, x. 198 (1852).
Tachys hemorrhoidalis, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 750 (1860).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 68 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in aquosis haud infrequens.
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A species of southern Europe which is widely spread over the
Canarian Group, though somewhat scarce. It occurs at low and in-
termediate altitudes, and has been captured in Grand Canary, Tene-
riffe, and Gomera.
Genus 47. BEMBIDIUM.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. i. 183 (1806).
(Subgenus Philochthus, Steph.)
175. Bembidium obtusum,
Bembidium obtusum, Sturm, Deutsch. Fina, vi. 165 (1825).
— ——,, Woil., Ins. Mad. 75 (1854).
— ——,, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 22 (1857).
—— ——, Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 741 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (in Chao soli haud detectum), sub lapidibus
vulgare.
The European B. obtuswm is probably universal at the Madeiran
Group, the northern Deserta being the only island of the five in
which it does not happen to have been deteeted ; but it is somewhat
remarkable that it should not yet have been brought to light at the
Canaries. In the Madeiras it is decidedly common, and occurs at
most elevations—assuming a rather large form, which is found like-
wise in southern Europe.
176. Bembidium biguttatum.
Carabus biguttatus, Fab., Mant. Ins. i. 205 (1787).
Bembidium yulneratum, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. v. 182 (1831).
biguttatum, Schaum, Nat. der Ins, Deutsch. i. 737 (1860).
— , Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 69 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), rarissimum; semel tantum lectum.
A single example (which presents scarcely any appreciable differ-
ence from the ordinary type) of this common European insect is all
that I have yet seen from these various Atlantic islands, It was
taken by myself, near Teror, in Grand Canary.
177. Bembidium vicinum.
Bembidium vicinum, Lwe., Col. del Algérie, 86, pl. 10. f. 9 (1849).
—— ——,, Duv., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, x. 178 (1852).
—— —,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 69 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), per margines rivulorum in locis
intermediis parce occurrens.
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- Observed hitherto only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group—where it occurs, sparingly,
along the edges of the streams at intermediate elevations. It is a
species of Mediterranean latitudes ; and the Canarian examples seem
to differ a little from the few which I have had an opportunity of
inspecting from more northern countries. _
(Subgenus Ocys, Steph.)
- 178. Bembidium dubium.
Bembidium dubium, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 23 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum; semel tantum deprehensum.
Detected by Mr. M. Park in the south of Madeira proper, and
apparently of the greatest rarity. It is closely related to the EKuro-
pean B. rufescens, of which indeed it is possible that it may be but
a geographical state.
_ (Subgenus Peryphus, Meg.)
179. Bembidium atlanticum.
Bembidium decorum, Brullé[ nec Dey. |,in Webb et Berth. ( Col. )58 (1838).
—— atlanticum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 77 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 23 (1857).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 70 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P” S) et Canarienses (in Merro sola
adhuc haud observatum), ad margines aquarum vulgare.
The universal Bembidiwm throughout these Atlantic islands, oc-
curring at the edges of the streams and pools at nearly all elevations.
At the, Madeiran Group, it abounds in Madeira proper and Porto
Santo; whilst at the Canaries, Hierro is the only island of the seven
in which it does not happen to have been observed (though there
can be little doubt that it must exist there likewise). It is a most
unstable insect as regards colour,—varying from a dark and almost
spotless green to a pale, maculated state; and it is the latter which
is especially characteristic of the more arid (or eastern) islands of
the archipelago, both in the Madeiras and Canaries,
180. Bembidium tabellatum.
Bembidium tabellatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 79 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad, Col, 23 (1857 ).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), per margines rivulorum in locis inter-
mediis parce occurrens.
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Apparently peculiar to Madeira proper, where it occurs (though
sparingly) along the edges of the streams at intermediate altitudes.
It is the representative of the European B. tibiale, from which never-
theless it seems (and such i is likewise the opinion of Schaum) to be
ap ct
(Subgenus Lopha, Meg.)
181. Bembidium elongatum. |
_ Bembidium elongatum, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. v. 148 (1831).
—— ——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 79 (1854).
en ’ Ia., Cat. Mad. Col. 24 (1857).
— —— ; ‘Schaum, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. i. 692 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), per margines aquarum in intermediis
editioribusque degens.
_A European species, which occurs (though by no means commonly)
along the margins of the streams in Madeira proper—at intermediate
and lofty elevations.
182. Bembidium concolor.
Bembidium concolor, Brullé,in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
— ——,, Woll., Cat, Can. Col. 70 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Fuert. sola hactenus haud observatum), per
margines aquarum necnon ad rupes aquosas hince inde vulgare.
Peculiar to the Canarian archipelago, where it is doubtless universal,
though hitherto it does not happen to have been observed in Fuer-
teventura. But in-the remaining six islands of the Group it is more
or less abundant, occurring along the edges of the streams and about
dripping rocks at intermediate altitudes.
183. Bembidium subcallosum.
eeriess) 4-cuttatum, Brullé [nec Fab. |, in Webb et Berth, (Col.) 58
(1838
—— subcallosum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 71 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in aquosis
et humidis vulgatissimum.
The representative at the Canaries of the European B. callosum,
in like manner as the B. Schmidtii represents that insect in the
Madeiran Group. From which it follows that the B. callosum, sub-
callosum, and Schmidtit may possibly be but geographical modifi-
eations of a single species, though it is of course difficult to regard
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this as probable. Indeed practically it would be most rash to act
upon the latter hypothesis ; for the topographical evidence would
rather tend perhaps to uphold their specific distinctness, seeing that
the Canarian insect occurs wnchanged in no less than five separate
islands of the archipelago, and the Madeiran one in two—each of
them retaining its peculiar features unaltered by surrounding in-
fluences and the most opposite local conditions.
The B. subcallosum is universal in all the islands of the Canarian
Group except the two eastern ones, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
(in which it has not yet been observed),—abounding at the edges of
the streams, and in damp places generally, at most elevations.
184. Bembidium Schmidtii.
Bembidium Schmidtii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 80 (1854).
, Id, Cat. Mad. Col. 24 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P@ S?) in aquosis preesertim intermediis
sat rarum.
Occurs (though somewhat rarely) at the edges of the streams, and
about wet rocks, in Madeira proper and Porto Santo. It is closely
allied to the European B. callosum, and about equally so to the sub-
callosum of the Canaries; nevertheless, as already stated, I believe
the three forms to be specifically distinct.
185. Bembidium inconspicuum.
Bembidium inconspicuum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 72 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimum; & W. D. Crotch semel
captum.
Somewhat allied to the European B. 4-maculatum, and captured
by Dr. Crotch (during the spring of 1862) in Teneriffe,
(Subgenus Leja, Meg.)
186. Bembidium letum.
Bembidiumletum, Brullé, in Webb et Berth.( Col.) 58,pl.ii.f. 9 (1838).
dives, Lucas, Col. de? Algérie, 82, pl. 10. f. 6 (1849).
—letum, Hart.,Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 72 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.), late sed parce diffusum.
Widely spread over the Canarian archipelago, where perhaps
eventually it may be found to be universal, though hitherto it has
DYTISCIDA. —663
been observed only in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Teneriffe. It
is decidedly scarce, or at any rate very local, occurring in wet places
at low and intermediate altitudes. It appears to exist in the south
of Europe also (having been taken by Kiesenwetter in Greece), and
in the north of Africa; but I have not had an opportunity of com-
paring one of the more northern examples with the Canarian type.
(Subgenus Bembidium, Awct.)
187. Bembidium Crotchii.
Bembidium Crotchii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 73 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palmam), in humidis rarissimum.
A Canarian Bembidium, detected by Dr. Crotch in Palma,—where
it would appear to represent the B. pallidipenne of more northern
latitudes. It is evidently extremely rare, and was captured at the
edges of a Levada on the mountain-slopes above S* Cruz.
(Subgenus Notaphus, Meg.)
188. Bembidium marginicolle.
Bembidium marginicolle, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 74 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zen.), rarissimum.,
Detected in Teneriffe, during the spring of 1862, by Dr. Crotch 5
but whether it is more than a geographical modification of the Euro-
pean B. varium I will not undertake, from the evidence afforded by
only two specimens, to decide. Further material, when procured,
must settle the point.
Fam. 2, DYTISCIDA.
Genus 48. HALIPLUS.
Latreille, Gen, Crust. et Ins. i. 234 (1806).
189. Haliplus suffusus.
Haliplus suffusus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 74 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Gom.), hinc inde in aquis parum vulgaris.
A Canarian Haliplus, which has been detected hitherto only in
Grand Canary and Teneriffe. It much resembles the common Euro-
pean //. lineatocollis, though F believe it to be truly distinct therefrom.
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Genus 49. HYDROPORUS.
Clairville, Ent. Helv. ii. 183 (1806).
190. Hydroporus musicus.
Hydroporus musicus, Klug, Symb. Phys. pl. 33. f. 12 (1829).
— ——, Aubé, Hydrocanth. 475 (1838).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 75 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Can.), in aquis rarissimus.
Observed hitherto only in Grand Canary, where it appears to be
scarce. I possess examples from Egypt, which, however, differ a
little from the Canarian ones.
191. Hydroporus confiuens.
Dytiscus confluens, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 198 (1792).
ydroporus confluens, Woll., Ins. Mad. 87 (1854).
—. Id. Cat. Mad. Col. 27 (1857).
——. Id., Cat. Can. Col. 75 C864.
Habitat Maderenses (in Bugio sola haud detectus) et Canarienses
(Fuert., Gom.), hine inde vulgaris.
The common European H. confluens is widely spread over these
Atlantic islands, in which it will most likely be found to be universal
wherever there are pools or streams. Itis, however, far more abun-
dant at the Madeiran Group (where it has been taken in all the islands
except the Southern Deserta) than at the Canaries,—in the latter of
which it has been found as yet only in Fuerteventura and Gomera.
192. Hydroporus geminus.
Dytiscus geminus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 199 (1792).
Hydroporus geminus, Steph., Ill, Brit. Ent. ii. 57 (1829).
, Aubé, Hydrocanth. 491 (1838).
—— —,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 76 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), rarissimus.
Captured by myself in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian Group, but
it has not yet. been observed in any other of the islands. It isa
common species throughout Europe.
193. Hydroporus minutissimus.
Hydroporus minutissimus, Germ., Ins. Spec. Nov. 31 (1824),
, Aubé, Hydrocanth, 493 (1838).
trifasciatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xviii. 453, pl. 9. f. 3 (1846).
minutissimus, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 76 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), hine inde vulgatis-
simus. |
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- The H. minutissimus of central and southern Europe is locally
abundant in the Canarian Group. It has been taken in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma.
194. Hydroporus delectus.
Hyon delectus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 76 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), minus frequens.
Taken hitherto only in Teneriffe, where it appears to be scarce.
It may be regarded as the representative at the Canaries of the Ku-
ropean H. flavipes, to which it is closely allied.
195. Hydroporus compunctus.
_ Hydroporus compunctus, Woll., Append. hyj. op. 11.
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.), 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum repertus.
The only specimen which I have seen of this Hydroporus was
taken by the Messrs. Crotch, during the summer of 1864, in Tene-
riffe—I believe, in the Barranco at Ycod el Alto. ,
196. Hydroporus xanthopus.
Hydroporus xanthopus, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 393 (1832).
lituratus, Aubé, Hydrocanth. 589 (1838).
od xanthopus, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 77 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T’en., Gom.), usque ad 8000’ s. m. ascendens.
Found in Teneriffe and Gomera (in the latter by the Messrs. Crotch),
of the Canarian Group, and ascending to at least 8000 feet above the
sea. The Canarian specimens differ a little from the ordinary Eu-
ropean ones; but the discrepancies are so small and unimportant
that I do not think aed indicate more than a slight geographical
variety.
197. Hydroporus planus.
Dytiscus planus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 195 (1792).
rehed! abe holosericeus, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii. 61 (1829).
anus, Aubé, pha boanth. ” 583 (1838).
—— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 77 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), hinc inde vulgaris.
Occurs abundantly in certain streams of Teneriffe, at intermediate
elevations, but it has not yet been detected in any of the other islands.
As in the case of the last species, the Canarian examples are not guite
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similar to those of more northern latitudes; but I do not believe
that they can be regarded as specifically distinct from the latter.
198. Hydroporus Clarkii.
Hydroporus Olarkii, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 488 i pe (1862).
—— Andalusiz, Clark, Journ. of Ent. i. 469 [Sept.| (1862).
— Clarkii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 77 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fvert.), in rivulis vulgatissimus.
Abundant in all the streams of Fuerteventura, of the Canarian
Group, though it has not yet been observed in any of the other islands.
We may, however, expect it to exist in at any rate Lanzarote. It is
very closely allied to the H. affinis, from Sardinia ; but I am assured,
nevertheless, by Schaum that he believes it to be truly distinct from
that species.
199. Hydroporus Ceresyi.
Hydroporus Ceresyi, Aubé, Hydrocanth. 543 (1858).
—— Lyellii, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 26 (1857).
Ceresyi, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 78 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S?) et Canarienses (Lanz.), in aquis salinis
subsalinisque interdum stagnantibus sed plerumque fluentibus,
rarior.
The H. Ceresyi of southern Europe I have taken sparingly in Porto
Santo of the Madeiran Group and in Lanzarote of the Canaries, where
it seems to occur for the most part in waters which are more or less
brackish. In the former I met with it towards the northern side
of the island, beyond the little village of Camacha, and in the latter
in the saline lake of Januvio adjoining the south-western coast.
Judging from the few individuals which I have seen from Porto
Santo it would appear to be (on the average) a trifle smaller and
darker in that island than is usually the case elsewhere, and conse-
quently in my Madeiran Catalogue I described the Porto-Santan ex-
amples under the title of H. Lyellii; but I now believe that that
particular form ought not to be treated as more than a slight and
unimportant insular variety, and I have therefore suppressed it as a
species. Nevertheless if future material should prove it to be really
distinct (which I cannot but consider most unlikely), the trivial name
of Lyellit will in that case have to remain for it as hitherto.
200. Hydroporus vigilans.
Hydroporus vigilans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 86 (1854).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 25 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in aquis fluentibus vulgaris.
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Apparently peculiar to Madeira proper, where it occurs in the
streams at most elevations.
201. Hydroporus tessellatus.
Hydroporus tessellatus (Dej.), Aubé, Hydrocanth. 516 (1888).
— , Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 79 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), in rivulis vulgaris.
This species would seem to represent at the Canaries the H. vigi-
lans, of Madeira; and it is equally abundant wherever there are
streams. In the two eastern islands, however, of the Group it has
not yet been observed; and the absence of water in Hierro has pre-
vented its being detected there. But in Grand Canary, Teneriffe,
Gomera, and Palma it is common, at nearly all elevations.
Genus 50. LACCOPHILUS.
Leach, Zool. Miscell. iii. 69 (1817).
202. Laccophilus inflatus.
Laccophilus inflatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 79 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in aquis hinc inde haud in-
frequens.
A Canarian Laccophilus, which has been observed hitherto in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera. Although differing a little from
both of them, it is not impossible that it may be in reality a geogra-
phical modification of either the minutus or hyalinus of more northern
latitudes; but as the acknowledged distinctions between so many
allied species in these groups of the Hydrocantharide are extremely
slight, I think that the L. inflatus has at least as much claim for
separation as many other forms which are universally recognized.
Genus 51. COLYMBETES.
Clairville, Ent. Helv. ii, 198 (1806).
203. Colymbetes coriaceus.
bro coriaceus, Hoffm. in litt.
eladema coriacea, Lap., Etud. Ent. 98 (1834).
Colymbetes coriaceus, Aubé, Hydrocanth. 220 (1888).
Dyticus coriaceus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 58 (1838).
Colymbetes coriaceus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 80 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., T'en.), in aquis preesertim fluentibus sat
frequens.
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The C. coriaceus of Mediterranean latitudes occurs, not unfre-
quently, at the Canaries ; though hitherto it has been observed only
in Grand Canary and Teneriffe.
204. Colymbetes lanio.
Dytiscus Lanio, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 190 (1792). .
Colymbetes Lowei, G. R. Gray, Griff. A. K. Ins. i. pl. 32. f. 2 (1880).
— Lanio, Aubé, Hydrocanth, 221 (1838).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 82 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 24 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in rivulis parum vulgaris.
This species would seem to be the Madeiran representative of the
C. coriaceus of the Canaries and southern Europe, which indeed it
greatly resembles. It is not uncommon in the streams of Madeira
proper, at intermediate and lofty elevations.
Genus 52. AGABUS.
Leach, Zool. Miscell, iii. 69, 72 (1817).
205. Agabus bipustulatus.
Dytiscus bipustulatus, Linn., Syst. Nat. ii. 667 (1767).
Agabus bipustulatus, Awbé, Hydrocanth. 357 (1888).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 83 (1864).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 25 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in aquis presertim fluentibus vulgaris.
The common European A. bipustulatus is universal in Madeira
proper, occurring at nearly all elevations; but it has not yet been
detected in any other of these Atlantic islands.
206. Agabus nebulosus.
Dytiscus nebulosus, Forst., Nov. Spec. Ins. 56 (1771).
—— bipunctatus, Fab., Mant. Ins. 190 (1787).
Colymbetes bipunctatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1888).
Agabus nebulosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 84 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 25 (1857).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 80 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Cha6, Des.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.),
hine inde vulgaris.
The A. nebulosus, so common throughout Europe, is locally abun-
dant in these Atlantic islands. It has been captured in Madeira
proper and the two northern Desertas, of the Madeiran Group, and
in Grand Canary and Teneriffe at the Canaries.
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207. Agabus biguttatus.
Dytiscus biguttatus, Oliv., Ent. ii. 40. a Ls 4, 3 36 (1795).
Agabus biguttatus, ‘Aubé, Hydrocanth, 34 Acphee,
Colymbetes biguttatus P, ’Brallé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
Agabus biguttatus, Woll., Cat. Can. rigs 81 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in aquis minus frequens.
I am not altogether satisfied that the present Agabus is truly
distinct from the following one; nevertheless if further material should
prove that the small (and not very important) features which ap-
peared to me (when I compiled my Canarian Catalogue) to separate
it from that species are constant ones, it will follow that the A. bi-
guttatus of southern Europe has been observed hitherto only in Grand
Canary, of all these Atlantic islands. But if, on the other hand, we
are compelled ultimately to regard it as identical with the consan-
guvineus, the insect will then be seen to be pretty generally distributed
throughout the Canarian archipelago.
208. Agabus consanguineus.
Agabus consanguineus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 81 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in intermediis aquas
fluentes colens.
A locally abundant Agabus in the streams of intermediate eleva-
tions in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma (in the second of which it has
been captured in profusion by the Messrs. Crotch, during their late
Canarian campaign). As already stated, it may perhaps prove ulti-
mately to be conspecific with the preceding one; in which case
(whether it be the true biguttatus of Olivier, or not) the insect will
be perceived to have a still wider range throughout the Canarian
Group.
209. Agabus maderensis.
Agabus Maderensis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 85 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 25 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in aquis preesertim editioribus passim.
Apparently peculiar to Madeira proper, where it occurs (here and
there in tolerable abundance) in the streams of intermediate and
lofty elevations.
Genus 53. CYBISTER.
Curtis, Brit. Ent. iv. 151 (1827).
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210. Cybister africanus.
Cybister africanus, Laporte, Etud. Ent. 99 (1834).
Trochalus meridionalis, Gené, De quib. Ins. Sard. i. 10 (1836).
Cybister africanus, dubé, Hydrocanth. 71 (1838).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 83 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), ih aquis quietis rarissimus.
The C. africanus of Mediterranean latitudes occurs, though very
sparingly, in the Canarian Group. Indeed the only examples which
I have seen were taken by myself (during April 1858) in the pools
at Arguiniguin, in the south of Grand Canary.
Genus 54. DYTISCUS.
Linneeus, Syst. Nat. ii. 664 (1767).
211. Dytiscus circumflexus.
Dytiscus circumflexus, Fab., Syst. Eleu. i. 258 (1801).
——. Aubé, Hydrocanth. 113 (1838).
Dyticus circumflexus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
Dytiscus circumflexus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 85 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (?), mihi non obvius; 4 Dom. Brullé in faunam
Canariensem admissus.
This common European Dytiscus is admitted by M. Brullé into the
Canarian fauna, on the evidence of specimens presumed to have been
captured by Messrs. Webb and Berthelot. I have not myself met
with it, nor was it found by the Messrs. Crotch; and I am conse-
quently unable to say from what island it was supposed to have been
obtained. M. Brullé of course gives us no information, for it was
not his habit (in the meagre list compiled for the gigantic ‘ Histoire
Naturelle des iles Canaries’) ever to record a single fact of either
- local or geographical interest.
Genus 55. EUNECTES.
Erichson, Gen. Dytic. 23 (1832).
212. Eunectes subdiaphanus.
Eunectes subdiaphanus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 100 (1861).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 84 (1864).
—— —, ld., Append. huj. op. 11.
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in aquis quietis rarissimus.
A Canarian insect, and apparently of the greatest rarity, having
been taken only by myself in the pools at El Charco in the extreme
south of Grand Canary.
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213. Eunectes subcoriaceus.
Eunectes subcoriaceus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 99 (1861).
——, Id., Append. huj. op. 12.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in cisterné quadam supra urbem Fun-
chalensem 4 Dom. Bewicke parcissime captus.
Detected by the late Mr. Bewicke near Funchal in Madeira proper,
and apparently quite as rare in the Madeiran Group as the preceding
species is at the Canaries. Although, I believe, truly distinct from it,
they are both of them closely allied to the widely spread Z. sticticus.
Fam. 3. GYRINIDZ.
Genus 56. GYRINUS.
Geoffroy, Hist, Abr. des Ins. i. 193 (1762).
214. Gyrinus striatus.
Gyrinus striatus, Fub., Ent. Syst. i. 203 (1792).
—— strigosus, Aubé, Hydrocanth. 719 (1838).
striatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 58 (1838).
— » Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 84 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), hinc inde haud infrequens.
The G. striatus of central and southern Europe is locally abundant —
in the Canarian Group, though hitherto it has been detected only in
Grand Canary and Teneriffe.
215. Gyrinus urinator.
Gyrinus urinator, I/lig., Mag. fiir Ins. vi. 299 (1807).
— ——,, Aubé, Hydrocanth. 704 demi
— —, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 58 (1838).
—— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 84 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in aquis sat vulgaris.
This common European Gyrinus is widely spread over the Cana-
rian Group, where it is decidedly more abundant than the last species.
It has been taken in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera.
216. Gyrinus Dejeanii.
Gyrinus Dejeanii, Brallé, Exp. scient. en Morée, iii. (1"¢ part.) 128.
—— eneus, dubé [nec Steph. |, Hydrocanth. 690 (1838).
—— Dejeanii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 85 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), in aquis vulgaris.
Likewise a common European species, and one which is locally
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abundant in the Canarian Group. Hitherto however it has been
observed only in Grand Canary and Teneriffe.
217. Gyrinus natator.
Dytiscus natator, Linn., Fina Suec. 779 (1761).
Gyrinus natator, Aubé, "Hydrocanth. 664 (1838).
—— —,, Woll., Ins. ” Mad. 88 (1854).
— —, ld, Cat. Mad. Col. 27 (1857). =
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.)? olim 4 Dom. Heineken, M.D., semel
repertus; forsan ex Europa introductus.
I feel very doubtful whether this common European Gyrinus should
any longer be included in the fauna of these Atlantic islands, the
single specimen captured many years ago in Madeira proper by the
late Dr. Heineken embodying still the sole evidence on which its
claim for admission rests. As, however, it has been recognized
hitherto, I will not suppress it; though I must record my belief
that the insect does not occur in Madeira, and that the example
alluded to (if really taken there) was a mere accidental introduction
from more northern latitudes.
Fam. 4. PARNID.
Genus 57. PARNUS.
Fabricius, Ent. Syst. i, 245 (1792).
218. Parnus prolifericornis.
Parnus prolifericornis, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 245 (1792).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 90 (1854).
—_— —_, Id., Cat, Mad, Col. 28 (1857).
Habitat hiaaenece (Mad.). et Gakintinase (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma),
in aquosis vulgaris.
This widely spread European insect is common in these Atlantic
islands, where in all probability it will be found to be nearly uni-
versal, It is abundant in wet places in Madeira proper; and it has
been taken in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the
Canarian Group. It occurs likewise at the Azores.
Fam. 5. HELOPHORIDA.
Genus 58. HELOPHORUS.
Fabricius, Syst. Eleu. i, 277 (1801).
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219. Helophorus longitarsis.
Helophorus longitarsis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 86 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), rarissimus ; semel tantum repertus.
Taken by myself in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian Group, where,
however, it would seem to be very scarce. My unique specimen was
captured in a tank in the Rio Palmas.
Genus 59. CALOBIUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 92 (1854):
220. Calobius Heeri.
Calobius Heeri, Woll., Ins. Mad. 92. tab. ii. f. 7 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 30 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S%) et Canarienses (Gom.), in aquis
omnino salinis inter Confervas marinas degens; hinc inde
vulgaris.
Occurs amongst marine Conferve in unadulterated sea-water,
chiefly in the still pools left by the tide on the rocks. In such
situations it is locally abundant in Madeira proper, and Porto Santo,
of the Madeiran Group; and a single example was taken by Dr.
Crotch at Gomera, in the Canaries (adhering to his skin whilst
bathing at San Sebastian).
Genus 60. OCHTHEBIUS.
Leach, Zool. Miscell. iii. 91 (1817).
221. Ochthebius 4-foveolatus.
Ochthebius 4-foveolatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 91 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 28 (1857).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 86 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can.,
Ten., Gom., Palma), in rivulis vulgaris.
Widely spread over the Madeiran and Canarian Groups, in which
it will probably be found to be universal wherever there are streams.
It is common in Madeira proper and Porto Santo; as well as in
Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the
Canarian archipelago.
222. Ochthebius pygmzus.
Elophorus pygmeus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 205 (1792).
_ Ochthebius pygmeus, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii. 115 (1829).
74. HELOPHORID&.
Ochthebius riparius, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, x. 59, tab. 222. f.a,4 (1836).
——, pygmeeus, Woill., Cat. Can. Col. 87 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Ten., Gom., Palma), hine inde vulgaris.
The common European O. pygmeus is locally abundant at the
Canaries, where most likely it will be found to be universal. I have
taken it in Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Palma; and in Gomera it
has been captured lately by the Messrs. Crotch. But hitherto it has
not been observed in the Madeiran Group.
223. Ochthebius subpictus.
Ochthebius subpictus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 29 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S*), in aquis yix subsalinis rarior.
Observed hitherto only in the somewhat brackish streams in the
north of Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group ; and perhaps (although
abundantly distinct from it) it may be regarded as the representative
in that island of the O. marinus of more northern latitudes.
224. Ochthebius rugulosus:
Ochthebius rugulosus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 28 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S), una cum specie precedente in aquis
occurrens.
Likewise Porto-Santan, and found in company with the subpictus,
both species having been detected by myself during April 1855.
225. Ochthebius lapidicola.
Ochthebius lapidicola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 87 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in aquis et aquosis
late sed parce diffusus.
Widely spread over the Canarian archipelago, to which (so far as
observed hitherto) it is peculiar. I have taken it in Palma; and it
has been met with sparingly by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe (at
Souzal and Ycod el Alto), Gomera, and Hierro. The examples from
the last-mentioned island were found about the wet rocks at the
Fountain (on the descent from the suai hs in the upper part of
the sylvan region of El Golfo.
Genus 61. HYDRAENA.
Kugelann, ix Schneid. Mag. i. 578 (1794).
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226. Hydrena serricollis.
Hydreena sinuaticollis et serricollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 87,88 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in intermediis editioribusque vul-
garis,
A Canarian Hydrcena, which is locally abundant in the streams of
intermediate and rather lofty altitudes. When searched for in the
proper situations, it will most probably be found to be widely spread
over the archipelago; yet hitherto I have myself observed it only in
Teneriffe. It has, however, been captured, more recently, by the
Messrs. Crotch both in that island and Gomera. It varies a little,
in the greater or less exaggeration of its several characters; and I
now perceive (from more satisfactory material) that the single
example which I described under the trivial name of sinuaticollis
cannot be regarded as more than a somewhat largely developed one
of our present species. That particular individual was taken by
Dr. Crotch at Yeod el Alto, in Teneriffe, during the spring of 1862 ;
and I have a series now before me which were captured lately, by
himself and his brother, at the same place.
227. Hydrena quadricollis.
Hydreena quadricollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 89 (1864).
« Habitat Canarienses (Yen.), in inferioribus prope urbem Sanctam
Crucem parce capta.
This minute Canarian Hydrena I have observed hitherto only
near §“ Cruz, in Teneriffe ; and it would seem, consequently, to be
peculiar to the lower elevations.
Fam. 6. HY DROPHILIDZ.
Genus 62. LIMNOBIUS.
Leach, Zool. Miscell, iii. 93 [script. Limnebius] (1817).
228. Limnobius gracilipes.
Limnebius gracilipes, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 89 (1864).
Halntat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), in inferioribus in-
termediisque late diffusus.
Widely spread over the Canarian Group, where it occurs in the
streams of low and intermediate altitudes. It has been taken in
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Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma. It is about the size
of the European L. nitidus; but it is more oblong (being less acute
behind), blacker, less brilliant, and not quite so convex, its puncta-
tion is appreciably closer and stronger, and its prothorax is relatively
a little more developed and not quite so rounded at the sides.
229. Limnobius grandicollis.
Limnebius grandicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 94 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 30 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in aquis et aquosis editioribus occurrens,
Peculiar to the higher districts of Madeira proper, where ‘it ascends
to at least 5000 feet above the sea, occurring principally about wet
rocks and small trickling streams. It is a species which is well
distinguished by its coarsely alutaceous, remotely and minutely
punctulated, and finely pubescent surface, by its medially-broad
elliptic outline, and by its deep-black hue—its lateral margins being
but very obscurely (often, indeed, not at all) diluted or subpicescent.
230. Limnobius punctatus.
Limnebius punctatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 90 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), aquas et aquosos in intermediis
colens.
A Canarian Limnobius which occurs in the streams of intermediate
altitudes. I have taken it abundantly at the Agua Garcia in Tene-
riffe, and examples are now before me (differing a little from the
Teneriffan ones) which were captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Go-
mera. It is not only a trifle smaller and convexer than the Madeiran
grandicollis, but it is likewise much more shining (there being no
appearance of the alutaceous sculpture which is so conspicuous in
that insect); it is also rather more closely, and very much more
deeply, punctured, as well as more thickly clothed with a coarse
silken fulvescent pile ; its colour is less black—its sides, particularly
of the prothorax and towards the apex of the elytra, being for the
most part brightly ferruginous; and its feet are, if anything, some-
what shorter.
The Gomeran examples appear to be altogether a little narrower
than the ordinary Teneriffan ones (particularly at the junction of
the prothorax and elytra); and their punctures, when viewed be-
neath the microscope, will be seen to be not quite so coarse. But I
HYDROPHILIDA. We
cannot think that they are the exponents of more than a slight
insular modification of the L. punctatus*.
Genus 63. LACCOBIUS.
Erichson, Kéf. der Mark Brand. i. 202 (1837).
231. Laccobius minutus.
Chrysomela minuta, Tinn., Fna Suec. 166 (1761).
Laccobius minutus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 95 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 31 (1857).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 90 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P% St) et Canarienses (in Hierro sola
adhuc haud observatus), in aquis et aquosis vulgaris.
This common European insect would seem to exist in nearly all
parts of these Atlantic Groups where water is to be found, though
the absence of streams and pools from some of the smaller islands
(at any rate during the greater part of the year) renders it doubtful
whether it will ever be met with quite universally. In Madeira
proper and Porto Santo it is locally abundant ; whilst at the Canaries
it has been detected in all the seven islands except Hierro (though
even there probably there are places sufficiently moist for its
occurrence).
Genus 64, PHILHYDRUS.
Solier, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iii. 315 (1834).
232. Philhydrus melanocephalus.
Hydrophilus melanocephalus, Oliv., Ent. iii. 39. 14 (1795).
—. , Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
Philhydrus melanocephalus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 98 (1854).
— ——.,, ld., Cat. Mad. Col, 32 (1857).
—— ——, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 91 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P# S) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Cam.,
Ten., Gom.), in aquis et aquosis hinc inde vulgaris.
Almost as common, both throughout Europe and in these Atlantic
islands, as the Laccobius minutus. At the Madeiran Group, however,
I haye, observed it hitherto only in Porto Santo, though we may
expect it to occur in Madeira proper likewise. But at the Canaries
* T would, however, just record this Gomeran Limnobius in the following short
formula, since it is not impossible that further material may prove it to be spe-
cifically distinct from the L. punctatus of Teneriffe :—Var. (. similis. Suban-
gustior, oblongior (minus obovatus), punctis omnibus (oculo fortissime armato)
paulo subtilioribus.
78 HYDROPHILIDA.
it has been detected in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Grand Canary,
Teneriffe, and Gomera.
Genus 65. BEROSUS.
Leach, Zool, Miscell. iii. 92 (1817).
233. Berosus spinosus.
Hydrophilus spinosus (Stev.), Schon., Syn. Ins. ii. 8 (1808).
Berosus spinosus, Ahr., Fna Ins. Eur. iii. f. 5 (1816).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59 (1838)
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 91 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (sec. MM. Webb et Berthelot), mihi non obvius.
I have not myself met with this European Berosus in any of these
- Atlantic islands; but since it was included in the Canarian list of
M. Brullé, on the evidence of specimens (which I have carefully
examined) supposed to have been captured by MM. Webb and Ber-
thelot, and since there seems no reason why it should not occur in
(for instance) some of the brackish streams and pools of Lanzarote
or Fuerteventura, I think perhaps that it should scarcely be refused
admission into our Catalogue. At the same time I cannot but call
attention to the unsatisfactory nature of the evidence for its occur-
rence, M. Brullé (as in the case of every single species which his
meagre list includes) giving us no word of information concerning
either its habitat or anything else.
Genus 66. HYDROBIUS.
Leach, Zool. Miscell. iii. 93 (1817).
234. Hydrobius hemorrhous.
Hydrobius heemorrhous, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 92 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Gom.), ad rupes aquosas in locis editiori-
bus hine inde vulgaris.
A. Canarian species, which occurs about damp rocks and small
trickling streams at high and intermediate altitudes. In such situ-
ations I met with it sparingly in Grand Canary, and it has been
found subsequently in Gomera (much more abundantly) by the
Messrs. Crotch*.
* The H. hemorrhous differs from the Madeiran H. marchantig in its more
oval and much less convex body, in the more rounded edges of its prothorax, in
its very much coarser punctation, its considerably deeper and longer sutural
stria, and in the extreme tip of its palpi being black.
HYDROPHILID&. 79
235. Hydrobius marchantia.
Hydrobius Marchantise, Woll., Cat, Mad. Col. 31 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad rupes aquosas inter plantas humidas
Marchantiee polymorphe, U.., precipue in locis inferioribus parce
degens..
Apparently peculiar to Madeira proper, where it may be regarded
as the representative in that island of the Canarian H. hemorrhous.
I have observed it hitherto only in wet places along the north coast,
principally at low elevations, where it resides amongst the dripping
masses of Marchantia polymorpha which mat the rocks at the edges
of the waterfalls and trickling streams.
236. Hydrobius conglobatus.
Hydrobius congoblatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 97 (1854).
—— —, Id, Cat, Mad. Col, 32 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad rupes et cet. in aquosis editioribus
rarissimus,
Likewise peculiar (so far as observed hitherto) to Madeira proper,
where it occurs very sparingly about wet rocks and trickling streams
at a high elevation on the upper limits of the sylvan districts*.
Genus 67. CHATARTHRIA.
(Waterhouse) Steph., Z7/. Brit. Ent. v. 401 (1832).
237. Chetarthria similis.
Cheetarthria similis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 93 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), hine inde in aquosis
et humidis haud infrequens.
This may possibly be a geographical modification peculiar to the
Canarian archipelago of the common European C. seminulum ; never-
theless it has a few small distinctions of its own, alluded to in my
diagnosis. It is not very abundant, but occurs in moist places and
about trickling streams in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and
Palma.
* The H. conglobatus differs from the marchantie, mainly, in its smaller size
and more finely punctulated surface (at any rate of the head and prothorax), and
in its elytra (which are a trifle obtuser, and less cariniform, behind) having their
sutural stria a little finer but nevertheless continued rather further towards the
middle (from the apex),
80 SPH MRIDIADA.
Fam, 7. SPHARIDIADE,
Genus 68. CYCLONOTUM. ,
(Dejean) Erich., Kaif. der Mark Brand. i. 212 (1837).
238. Cyclonotum orbiculare.
Hydrophilus orbicularis, Fub., Ent. Syst. i. 184 (1792).
Cyclonotum orbiculare, Erich., loc. cit. 214 (1837).
Coelostoma orbiculare, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
Cyclonotum orbiculare, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 93 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), in aquis
vulgaris.
The common European C. orbiculare is probably universal through-
out the Canarian archipelago, in all the islands of which, except Lan-
zarote and Hierro (where, however, it most likely exists), it has been —
taken plentifully. Although so abundant at the Canaries, it is
somewhat singular that it has not been detected yet in the Madeiran
Group.
Genus 69. DACTYLOSTERNUM.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 99 (1854).
239. Dactylosternum abdominale.
Spheridium abdominale, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 79 (1792).
Coelostoma abdominale, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 58 (1838).
Dactylosternum Roussetii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 100, tab. iii. f. 1 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 32 (1857).
—— abdominale, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 94 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), pu-
trida varia in inferioribus destruens.
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes, and widely spread over
these Atlantic islands. Possibly, indeed, it will be found to be almost
universal, —its habitat, amongst putrid substances generally (whether
vegetable or animal), enabling it to attach itself to many different
kinds of localities. It is found usually at low elevations, about the
towns and gardens. Thus at the Madeiran Group it is occasionally
common in the immediate vicinity of Funchal, amongst filthy rejecta-
menta (such as the empty shells of crabs, &c.) in the neighbourhood
of the drains and sewers; whilst at the Canaries it more often
attacks the putrid leaves of the Prickly Pear (Opuntia Tuna, Mill.)
which have been thrown away to rot, as well as the various accumu-
lations in the yam-grounds. In such like places it has been observed
hitherto in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera.
SPH ERIDIAD A. Sl
Genus 70. SPHAXRIDIUM.
Fabricius, Syst. Eleu. i.92 (1801).
240. Spheridium bipustulatum.
Shee ee Poe 3 Fab., Spec. Ins.i. 78 (1781).
Palpic de France, 154, var. B (1844).
—_ —_, , Woll,, ag Mad. 101 (1854).
a, ; Id, Cat. Mad. Col. 33 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P% S*), in stercore bovino parum vul-
gare.
The S. bipustulatwm, so common throughout Europe, occurs in
the dung of cattle both in Madeira proper and Porto Santo; but it
has not yet been observed at the Canaries. Very possibly it may
have been naturalized in the Madeiran Group from more northern
latitudes.
Genus 71. CERCYON.
Leach, Zool. Miscell. iii, 95 (1817).
241. Cercyon littorale.
Spheeridium littorale, Gyll., Ins. Suec.i. 111 (1808).
Cercyon littorale, Steph., Tl. Brit. Ent.ii. 137 (1829).
—,, Muls. ; Palpie. de France, 172 (1844).
— —, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 33 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can.), sub fucis necnon
in putridis per oras maritimas parce fodiens.
A common European insect which occurs sparingly amongst putrid
substances on and near the Funchal beach, in Madeira proper; and
a single example was captured by the Messrs. Crotch, during the
summer of 1864, near Las Palmas in Grand Canary.
242. Cercyon inquinitum.
Cercyon inquinitum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 103 (1854).
d., Cat. Mad. Col. 34 (1857).
— —, "ld, Cat. Can. Col. 94 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), in putridis pre-
sertim juxta oras maritimas parce occurrens.
Occasionally not uncommon in Madeira proper, amongst putrid
substances in the vicinity of the sea-beach, near Funchal; but at
the Canaries I have taken hitherto only a single specimen, close to
the Puerto Orotava, in the north of Teneriffe. We may, however,
expect it to be met with more generally when searched for in the
proper localities.
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82 SPH ERIDIADA.
243. Cercyon fimetarium.
Cercyon fimetarium, Woll., Ins. Mad. 103 (1854).
,Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 34 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P% St), in stercore bovino et equino,
passim.
Found in the dung of cattle in Madeira proper and Porto Santo,
of the Madeiran Group,—at most elevations, but nowhere abundantly.
244. Cercyon lepidum.
Cercyon lepidum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 94 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Gom.), in stercore bovino, equino, ca-
melino, minus frequens.
Observed hitherto only in Fuerteventura and Gomera, of the
Canarian Group,—in the former of which it was taken by myself
(from beneath the refuse of a camels’ stable in the Rio Palmas), and
in the latter by Dr. Crotch.
245. Cercyon nigriceps.
Dermestes nigriceps, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 72 (1802).
Spheridium centrimaculatum, Steam, Deutsch. Fna, ii. 23 (1807).
aa centrimaculatum, Woll., Ins. Mad, 104 (1854).
,id., Cat. Mad. Col. 34 (1857).
—-— nigriceps, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 95 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P@ 8’), Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem)
et Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), in stercore
bovino parum vulgare.
A common European Cereyon which is in all probability nearly
universal throughout these Atlantic islands, occurring in dung inde-
pendently of elevation. It is abundant in Madeira proper and Porto
Santo, of the Madeiran Group; and it has been captured in all the
Canarian islands except Fuerteventura and Hierro (where doubtless,
however, it must exist). And a single example has been communi-
cated by the Baron Paiva, obtained by him from even the Great
Salvage. Being, from its habits, a species of ‘easy transportation, in
various ways, we can scarcely be surprised at its having become so
generally diffused amongst the islands.
246. Cercyon quisquilium.
Scarabeeus quisquilius, Linn., Fra Suec. 158 (1761).
Cercyon quisquilium, Woll., Ins, Mad. 105 (1854).
SILPHIDA, 83
Cercyon quisquilium, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 54 (1857),
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 95 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S!) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.,
Ten., Gom., Palma), in stercore bovino et equino vulgare.
Likewise an abundant European Cercyon, and equally general in
these Atlantic Groups—where most probably indeed it is universal.
It is common in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, in the dung of
cattle; and it has been detected in all the islands of the Canarian
archipelago except Grand Canary and Hierro, in both of which,
however, there can be little doubt that it must occur.
Fam. 8. SILPHIDA.
Genus 72. CATOPS.
Paykull, Fra Suee. i. 342 (1798).
247. Catops Murrayi.
Catops Murrayi, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vy. 219 (1860).
—— ——, ld., Append. hij. op. 12.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus raris-
simus. .
The only specimen which I have seen of this very distinct Catops
was captured by myself at a high elevation in the sylvan districts of
Madeira proper, during December 1858. There can be no doubt, .
therefore, that the species is both thoroughly indigenous and ex-
tremely scarce,
248. Catops putridus.
Catops putridus, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 96 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palmam), sub cortice laxo putrido in lauretis
editioribus semel repertus.
The only specimen of this Catops which I have yet seen was taken
by myself in Palma, of the Canarian Group,—from beneath the
damp rotting bark of an old laurel, at a high elevation, in the Bar-
ranco de Galga.
_ 249. Catops velox.
Choleva velox, Spence, Trans, Linn. Soc. xi. 154 (1809).
Ptomophagus velox, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iii. 6 (1830).
Catops velox, Woll., Ins. Mad. 106 (1854).
——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 34 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ‘in humidis editioribus preesertim sylva-
ticis parce occurrens,
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84 . SILPHIDA.
The common European C. velox occurs sparingly in moist spots of
a high elevation in Madeira proper, particularly within the sylvan
districts ; but it has not yet been observed in any of the other islands.
250. Catops pinicola.
Catops pinicola, Woll., Append. hyj. op. 12.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 DD. Crotch sub foliis aridis dejectis in
pinetis editioribus deprehensus.
A Canarian species (closely allied to, but, I believe, nevertheless
truly distinct from, the C. velow) which was taken by the Messrs.
Crotch, rather abundantly, at a high elevation in Teneriffe—by
sifting fallen leaves, in the pine-woods above Ycod el Alto.
Genus 73. SILPHA.
Linneous, Syst. Nat. ii. 569 (1767).
(Subgenus Heterotemna, Woll.)
251. Silpha simplicicornis.
Silpha simplicicornis, Brullé, in Webb. et Berth. (Col.) 59, pl. ii. f. 10
Pachipt tenuicornis* | (1838).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 97 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T7'en.), in humidis sylvaticis hine inde non‘ in-
frequens.
This noble Canarian Si/pha has been observed hitherto only in
Teneriffe, where it occurs (though by no means plentifully) in the
wooded districts of intermediate and lofty elevations.
252. Silpha figurata.
Silpha figurata, Brudlé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59, pl. ii. f. 11 [ script.
costata*] (1838).
» Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 97 (1864).
Habitat BERR, (Ten.), mihi non obvia.
Likewise a Canarian species; but, not having myself taken it, I
ean give no information as to either its proper island or its habitat.
Still, I have every reason to conclude that the former is Teneriffe,
inasmuch as an example (the only one that I have seen) has been
given to me by Mr. A. Fry, of London, who received it from a friend
by whom it was professedly captured in that island. It is of course
needless to add that M. Brullé supplies no information on the subject,
so as to enable us to solve the doubt.
* Of. ‘Cat. Can. Col.’ p. 97 (note).
ANISOTOMID. 85
Fam. 9, ANISOTOMIDZ.
Genus 74. STEREUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Mad. Col. 148 (1857).
253. Stereus cercyonides.
Stereus Cercyonides, Woll., op. cit. 149, pl. fig. 1 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub foliis marcidis in lauretis humidis
editioribus rarissimus. |
Peculiar to the sylvan regions in Madeira proper, where it bur-
rows beneath fallen leaves and other vegetable refuse lying on the
damp ground—a mode of life for which its robust, spinose tibiae emi-
nently fit it. It is extremely rare, and was detected by myself
during the summer of 1855 in the laurel-woods at the head of the
S“ Cruz ravine, at 8. Antonio da Serra. And I subsequently met
with it, under decaying rubbish, at the Lombarda das Vacas (on the
mountains to the east of Sao Vicente),
Genus 75. ANISOTOMA.
(Knoch) Illig., Kaf. Preuss. 69 (1798).
254, Anisotoma canariensis.
Anisotoma canariensis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 216 (1863).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 98 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can. ?, Hierro), in intermediis rarissima.
- A small Canarian Anisotoma of great rarity, and of which I cap-
tured a few examples in the sylvan district of El Golfo on the western
slopes of Hierro. An immature specimen, which I obtained in the
region of E] Monte in Grand Canary, I believe to be conspecific with
the Hierro ones ; but since it is impossible without more satisfactory
material to decide this for certain, I have thought it safer to query
the occurrence of the species in that island.
255. Anisotoma oceanica.
Anisotoma oceanica, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 99 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), rarissima ; in sylvaticis subedi-
tioribus parcissime capta.
Likewise a Canarian species, and equally scarce with the last one.
Indeed only three examples of it have hitherto come beneath my
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86 | ANISOTOMID 2.
notice—one of which I captured in Teneriffe (in the highest part of
the forest of Las Mercedes), whilst the remaining two were found by
the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera (in the wooded district above Her-
migua).
Genus 76. AGATHIDIUM.
Niger, Kaif. Preuss, 81 (1798).
256. Agathidium globulum.
-Agathidium globulum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 99 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro), in sylvaticis sub-
sylvaticisque intermediis hinc inde haud infrequens.
A Canarian Agathidium which resides, though very locally, in the
sylvan districts of intermediate elevations. It will probably be found
to be universal in the central and western islands of the Group, though
hitherto it has not been observed in Palma; but in Grand Canary,
Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro (in the last two of which it was cap-
tured by the Messrs. Crotch) it occurs, more or less sparingly. It
varies a little in its sculpture, the Teneriffan examples being rather
more perceptibly punctured (and with their head and prothorax more
evidently alutaceous) than those from the other islands.
I have tried hard indeed to find a specific distinction between the
Teneriffan specimens (always very appreciably punctured) and those
from the other islands of the Group, but have entirely failed. In
some of the lightly sculptured examples (particularly Gomeran ones)
I have occasionally thought that the lopping-off of the shoulders was
more oblique than is the case in those from Teneriffe; but even this
I now believe to be more apparent than real, for the greater or less
horizontality in the mounting of the Agathidia completely alters the
aspect of their humeral region (in specimens of undoubtedly the same
species) ; so that I can really find nothing except the relative strength
of the punctation in which the two forms differ from each other *.
Timagine that the Teneriffan individuals of this Agathidium which
I have placed under the microscope are males; but in a female speci-
* T would not wish, however, to imply by the above remark that the oblique
truncation of the humeral angles is an unimportant feature, for I believe that
it is one of the most important which distinguishes the various species of the
Agathidia; only I think we must be very cautious in our practical employment
of it, for it is surprising how much the contour of the same individual insect is
altered (in that respect) according to the exact manner in which its abdominal
region is mounted upon the card, and according therefore as the upper surface
of its elytra is more or less overlapped by the pronotum (or upper surface of the
prothorax).
CYBOCEPHALIDA. 87
men from Gomera which I have just examined, I perceive that all
the tarsi are 4-articulate—a fact which would remove the species
into the same Section as the European A. marginatum.
257. Agathidium integricolle.
Agathidium integricolle, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 100 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.?, Gom.), rarissimum; exemplaria, duo,
mortua, fracta, cepit oculatissimus W. D. Crotch.
Likewise a Canarian species, and one which is doubtless distinct
from the globulwm, though further material is required in order to
complete its diagnosis—for it is somewhat remarkable that the only
two examples which have yet been detected are both of them exceed-
ingly imperfect. They were found by Dr. Crotch—one of them
(during the spring of 1862), I believe, in Teneriffe, and the other
(during the summer of 1864) undoubtedly in Gomera *,
Fam. 10. CYBOCEPHALIDZ.
Genus 77. CYBOCEPHALUS.
Erichson, in Germ. Zettsch. y. 441 (1844),
The affinities of this little genus have been, and still are, the sub-
ject of dispute. In my ‘Ins. Mad.’ I assigned it to the Anisotomide
(as then broadly defined), and gave reasons [vide p. 483] which
seemed to me, at the time, to be sufficient for indicating its approxi-
mate position. But as I there enunciated it as a new group (Stago-
nomorpha), being unaware that it was already acknowledged under
the name of Cybocephalus, I of course did not think of referring to
the diagnosis of the latter in order to ascertain what had been said
by others on its supposed relationship. So that it was not until I
had gathered the information that Stagonomorpha and Cybocephalus
were identical, that the opinion of Erichson, who had placed it in
the same family as WVitidula, became known to me. Yet, acting on
the assumption of Erichson’s usual accuracy, I endorsed his views in
* Of the latter island there can be no question ; for in a letter now before me,
received from Mr. G. R. Crotch whilst collecting in Gomera, he adds the follow-
ing short remark concerning the A. integricolle: “ one body only! which is most
extraordinary.” And indeed it is through the certainty of this habitat that I feel
it just possible that Dr. Crotch’s former specimen may perhaps have been Go-
meran likewise; for he could not recall where it was, in Teneriffe, that he met
with it. Nevertheless it was certainly amongst his Teneriffan material on his
return (in 1862), and I have no other reason than the above for querying its
locality.
88 CYBOCEPHALIDA.
my Canarian Catalogue, without further inquiry, even whilst feeling
far from satisfied that my own were not, in reality, more in accord-
ance with the truth [vide ‘Cat. Can. Col.’ p.115]. But the recent
publication by Mr. A. Murray of his extensive monograph, in which
he excludes Cybocephalus, without the slightest hesitation (and, as
I believe, with perfect justice), from the Witidulide, has induced me
to reconsider its structure; and the result is that I am more firmly
persuaded than ever that it is better retained in the neighbourhood
of the Anisotomide and Clambide than in that of any other known
groups. The mere fact of Erichson’s verdiet having been subscribed
to implicitly by most subsequent naturalists does not militate against
this conclusion, but is simply in accordance with what we should
have been led to anticipate; whilst the plain fact that Erichson was
mistaken in regarding the quadriarticulate feet of Cybocephalus as
pentamerous immediately disposes of the most significant point of the
very few which he adduced in support of his thesis. Whilst, there-
fore, I would not wish to pronounce positively on its exact location
in a natural system (for in some respects it is unquestionably ano-
malous), I am satisfied that the one which is here assigned to it is
at any rate more in harmony with the details of its entire structure
than could be obtained by admitting it amongst forms from which
in most of its characters it is totally dissimilar.
258. Cybocephalus spherula.
Stagonomorpha spheerula et unicolor, Woll., Ins. Mad.484, 485, tab. x.
f. 8 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 148 (1857).
Cybocephalus spheerula, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 116 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (in Fuert. soli haud de-
tectus) preecipue in herbidis, passim.
Widely spread over these Atlantic Groups. In the Madeiras, how-
ever, it is extremely rare, though occurring in the damp sylvan dis-
tricts of Madeira proper at intermediate altitudes ; but at the Canaries
it is locally abundant, and doubtless universal, though hitherto it
does not happen to have been taken in Fuerteventura. We may be
pretty sure, however, that it exists in that island, as it does in the
other six—where it is more or less common. Its detection in Hierro
is due to the late researches of the Messrs. Crotch. In Grand Canary
1 have observed that it is very partial to the foliage of the narrow-
leaved Myrtle of the gardens.
CLAMBID. 89
259. Cybocephalus levis.
Cybocephalus levis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 117 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), rarissimus; in maritimis parce captus.
The few examples which I have yet seen of this very distinct little
species were captured my myself in Lanzarote, of the Canarian Group.
They were taken on the sea-shore near Arrecife ; but it is probable
that that habitat was merely an accidental one, and that they had
found their way there from some kind of plant not far distant.
Fam. 11. CLAMBIDZ.
Genus 78. CLAMBUS.
Fischer, Entomog. i. 52 (1820).
260. Clambus complicans.
Clambus complicans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 101 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in intermediis hine inde vul-
garis. Sub foliis dejectis interdum abundat.
Observed only at the Canaries, where it is probably universal in
the central and western islands of the Group. It occurs beneath
rubbish and fallen leaves, at intermediate elevations, and has been
detected in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera. I did not, my-
self, meet with it very abundantly ; but the Messrs. Crotch, during
the summer of 1864, found it in profusion.
» Genus 79. CALYPTOMERUS.
Redtenbacher, Fna Austr, 159 (1849).
261. Calyptomerus dubius.
Scaphidium dubium, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 234 (1802).
Clambus enshamensis ( Westw.), Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii. 184 (1829).
Comazus enshamensis, Fairm., Faun. Frang. i. 328 (18654).
Calyptomerus dubius, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 147 (1857).
— — , Hd., Cat. Can. Col. 102 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in interme-
diis et editioribus hinc inde vulgaris. Spe in domibus, sed pre-
sertim in aperto sub foliis dejectis, occurrit.
This European insect is widely:spread over these Atlantic Islands.
I have taken it crawling on the damp inner walls of houses, at in-
termediate elevations, in Madeira; and I likewise met with it,
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sparingly, in Teneriffe. But the Messrs. Crotch, during their late
Canarian researches, found it in profusion, by sifting rubbish and
dead leaves, both in Teneriffe and Gomera. In the former island,
they obtained their specimens chiefly at Yceod el Alto and in the lofty
Pinal above it.
Fam. 12. CORYLOPHIDA.
After re-examining the structural minutie of this family, with
reference to the difficult question of its affinities, I have come to the
conclusion that it is more natural to keep it in the neighbourhood of
the Anisotomide and Trichopterygide than to force it into juxta-
position with the groups which follow upon Coceinella and Rhizobius
—to which, as it now appears to me, its resemblance is perhaps more
fanciful than real. Not to enter into the secondary features of the
diminutive insects which compose it (such, for example, as their
tetramerous simple feet, and the tendency which they possess to have
their antennal joints reduced in number), I believe there is one point
which binds them so closely to the Anisotomide that it might well
nigh render superfluous the consideration of every other—namely,
the more or less diminished size, which obtains in most of the genera,
of the second joint of their elongated club*. The importance of this -
little character, which may be regarded as diagnostic of the various
forms which arrange themselves around Anisotoma, and which I am
not aware is indicative of any other Coleopterous family whatsoever,
need scarcely be insisted upon ; for it can hardly fail to be acknow-
ledged. And when, therefore, we find other peculiarities likewise
which either tend to or do not militate against the same conclusions, I
think we may accept the place here assigned to the Corylophide as at
all events more in harmony with the several details of its structure
than any that could be obtained by granting it a doubtful admission
into the Pseudotrimera.
With the exception of Moronillus—which (if its antennee be really
11-articulate, so as to separate it from my previously published Gle-
osoma) I consider to be still unenunciated, seeing that Duval com-
piled his diagnosis of it from two totally different insects—it is worthy
of remark that our Atlantic Catalogue contains exponents of all the
genera which, so far as I am aware, have hitherto been characterized
* Saciwm and Arthrolips are the only forms in which this peculiarity of the
antennal club is not indicated ; and in some other respects also they are perhaps
less typical of the Cory wlophide than the remaining groups — have hitherto
been characterized.
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in this interesting family. Thus, arranging them according to the
number of their antennal joints, we have Sacium (= Clypeaster
olim) and Microstagetus in which there are eleven articulations,
Arthrolips, Gloeosoma, and Sericoderus (= Gryphinus, Redt.) in which
there are ten, and Corylophus and Orthoperus (= Pithophilus, Heer,
and Microsphera, Redt.) where there are only nine.
Genus 80. SACIUM.
Leconte, Proc, Acad. Nat. Se. Philadelph, 129 (1852).
262. Sacium pusillum. :
Cossyphus pusillus, Gy/ll., Ins. Suec. ii. 576 (1810).
Clypeaster pusillus, Germ., Fna Col. Eur. fase. viii. 10 (1822).
—— —, Woll., ins. Mad. 474, tab. x. f. 4 (1854).
—,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 140 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.), hinc inde in graminosis intermediis.
A European insect which occurs in the Madeiran Group, principally
in grassy spots of intermediate altitudes. I have taken it in the
chestnut-woods in the north of Madeira proper, and more sparingly
on the Deserta Grande.
Genus 81. ARTHROLIPS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 475 (1854).
263. Arthrolips equalis.
Arthrolips eequale, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 140 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarior, in subinferioribus presertim cul-
tis et graminosis.
Detected by myself in grassy places, of but a slight elevation, in the
south of Madeira proper—by brushing the coarse herbage near the
base of the Pico do Cardo, about three miles from Funchal; and it
was subsequently found by the late Mr. Bewicke*.
264. Arthrolips obscurus.
Clypeaster obscurus, Dej., Cat. 129 (1821).
Cossyphus obscurus, Sahlb., Ins. Fenn. i. 474 (1834).
* M. Duval’s A. rujithorax, which he captured at Montpellier in the south
of France, is closely allied to my eguadis ; but it is alittle smaller (being in fact
scarcely larger than the odscwrus), more shining and convex, and relatively not
quite so broad ; and its scutellum is more triangular, or pointed at the apex..
But I haye not examined its antennz, in order to ascertain if it possesses any
structural difference in the exact proportions of the joints.
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Clypeaster piceus (Kanze), Comolli, De Col. Nov. 50 (1837).
Gryphinus piceus, Redt., Fna Austr. 574 (1849).
Arthrolips piceum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 476, tab. x. f. 6 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 142 (1857).
—— obscurus, Duval, Gen. des Col. d’ Eur. ii. 282, pl. 57, f. 279 (1859).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.), et Canarienses (Z'en.), in subinfe-
rioribus intermediisque hinc inde vulgare.
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes which in all probability will
be found to be widely spread over these Atlantic islands. In the
Madeiran Group I have taken it (at a rather low elevation) in the
south and east of Madeira proper and abundantly on the Deserta
Grande; but from the Canaries I have seen hitherto only a single
example—which was captured by the Messrs. Crotch, ‘‘ amongst
rubbish, in a cave, at Ycod el Alto,” in Teneriffe.
Genus 82. CORYLOPHUS.
(Leach) Steph., Man. Brit. Col. 99 (1839).
265. Corylophus tectiformis.
Corylophus tectiformis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 480, tab. x. f. 9 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 142 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis editioribusque sylvaticis
humidis parce occurrens.
A rather large and apterous Corylophus which has been observed
hitherto only in the moist sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where
it occurs very sparingly at intermediate and lofty elevations.
Genus 83. ORTHOPERUS.
Stephens, JU. Brit. Ent. ii. 186 (1829).
266. Orthoperus atomus. ;
Cryptophagus atomus, Gyil., Ins. Suec. i. 185 (1808).
Orthoperus atomus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 144 (1857).
, Duval, Gen, des Col. @ Eur. ii. 236 (1859).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), plerumque ad muros domuum internos
rarissimus,
The European O. atomus is found sparingly on the inner walls of
houses and outhouses in Madeira proper, particularly when in a
damp and neglected state—a mode of life which is precisely similar
to that which it usually leads in our own country.
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267. Orthoperus atomarius.
Pithophilus atomarius, Heer, Fina Col. Helv, 483 (1841).
Orthoperus atomarius, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 145, f. 3 (1857).
, Duval, Gen. des Col. d Eur, ii. 236, pl. 57. £283 (1859).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad muros in domibus cellisque, passim.
Likewise a European species, and one which is met with in
Madeira proper. Its habits appear to be much the same as those of
the O. atomus, the insect occurring for the most part on the damp
inner walls of houses which have been long shut up and untenanted.
In the “ Pilgrims’ House” at 8. Antonio da Serra I once met with it
abundantly, crawling out of the crevices of the wainscot and white-
wash—in company with the Calyptomerus dubius and the Mycetea
hirta; and I likewise captured it in a house at Feijéa d’Ovelha.
Genus 84. GL(OSOMA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 480 (July, 1854).
M. Jacq. Duval, in the ‘ Gen. des Coléopt. d’ Europe,’ has cited this
genus as identical with his Moronillus; and the subsequent Euro-
pean Catalogues have acted on his conclusions, assuming them to be
necessarily correct. Yet it is not only a fact that he had never even
seen Gleosoma, but equally true that both my description and figure
of it give the antenne as 10-articulate, whilst he distinctly claims
eleven joints for Moronillus. And, not content with thus ignoring
altogether this important structural discrepancy, he then proceeds
to make use of my published details of Gleosoma to fill up the gaps
in his own imperfect diagnosis of Moronillus! Unfortunately the
only specimen of the latter which (through the kindness of Mr. G. R.
Crotch) I have been enabled to dissect has its antennz broken off,
so that I cannot speak of those organs from personal observation ;
but I have re-examined Gilwosoma with great care, and I am not
only satisfied that its antenne are composed of merely ten joints,
but also that the admirable drawing which Professor Westwood
prepared for my ‘ Ins. Mad.’ is (as regards the very curious propor-
tions of the joints themselves) remarkably correct. Now, although
Duval appears to have failed in extracting the entire oral organs of
Moronillus, he at least obtained a perfect view of an antenna; and
the figure which he has given of it in his ‘ Genera,’ when compared
with the corresponding one of Glaosoma in my ‘ Ins. Mad.,’ will not
only show its articulations to be eleven in number but also of a
different shape inter se from those of the latter; so that, unless
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Duval’s diagnosis and figure are both of them absolutely wrong, it
is impossible to regard these two genera as identical.
Yet, on the other hand, they have so much in common that I can
scarcely resist the suspicion that he possibly may have been mis-
taken, even on so plain a question as the precise number of antennal
joints; though, if this should prove ultimately to have been the
case, even then the name of Glceosoma will not have to be suppressed
(as he would fain imply), it being several months prior in publi-
cation to that of Moronillus*.
268. Gleeosoma velox.
Gleeosoma velox, Woll., Ins. Mad. 482, tab. x. f. 7 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 142 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapide in inferioribus semel tantum
lectum.
Hitherto unique—a single example which was captured by myself
(on the 8th of May 1848) at a low elevation, immediately above the
Praia Formosa, in Madeira proper being all that I have yet seen.
If, as already stated, the present genus is probably distinct from
Moronillus (which must needs be the case, wnless the published dia-
gnosis of the latter is absolutely erroneous), it follows @ priori that the
species cannot be identical with the M. rujicollis, to which Duval,
nevertheless, unhesitatingly assigned it. But, indeed, were it to be
shown ultimately that he was mistaken concerning the details of
Moronillus, and that it is in reality congeneric with Glaosoma, still,
even then, I do not think that the velox could be made to quadrate
with the rujicollis—even though it undoubtedly possesses the same
very peculiar sculpture, and has much in common with that insect ;
for not only is it a little smaller and paler, and more obovate in
outline (or rather more pointed behind), but its elytra are more
shortened (as well as diluted in hue) posteriorly. Nevertheless it
yet remains for me to add that, if both the genus and species could be
proved (in direct opposition to the recorded evidence) to be identical,
* My ‘Ins. Mad.,’ which contains Gleosoma, was published in July 1854;
whereas Duval’s diagnosis of Moronillus was only read before the French Ento-
mological Society on the 28th of the preceding month, so that it could not have
been published (at soonest) before quite the end of the year—perhaps not before
the commencement of 1855. In addition to which fact, his’ notice was but a
short one and unaccompanied by a figure; whereas my volume gave not only
the various details, but an elaborate plate. Yet, in spite of this, Duval quietly
sinks Gleosoma (in his subsequent work) as a mere synonym of Moronillus!—
and that, too, whilst the recorded minutiz of the genera were absolutely at
variance,
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still (as I have already shown) the name of Glwosoma veloa has the
priority*,
Genus 85. MICROSTAGETUS.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 103 (1861).
269. Microstagetus parvulus.
Microstagetus parvulus, WVoll., loc. cit. 106 (1861).
, Id., Append. hay. op. 14.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis in inferioribus interme-
diisque captus. |
A very minute insect which has been taken sparingly in Madeira
proper, beneath vegetable refuse at low and intermediate altitudes.
I met with it near Funchal; and it was captured subsequently by
the late Mr. Bewicke at the Praia Formosa, and at 8. Antonio da
Serra.
Genus 86. SERICODERUS.
Stephens, J//. Brit. Ent. ii. 188 (1828).
270. Sericoderus lateralis.
Cossyphus lateralis (Meg.), Gyll., Ins. Suec. iv. 516 (1827).
Sericoderus thoracicus, Steph., loc. cit. 188 (1828).
Clypeaster lividus, Dej., Cat. (edit. 3) 455 (1837).
Gryphinus lateralis, Redt., Fra Austr. 573 (1849).
Sericoderus lateralis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 478 (1854),
——.,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 142 (1857).
—— ——.,, Duval, Gen. des Col. d Eur, ii. 232, pl. 56, f. 280 (1859).
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 431 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten.,
Gom.), sub quisquiliis necnon in herbidis humidiusculis vulgaris. _
There are few insects more widely spread over these Atlantic
islands than the common European S. lateralis. Indeed I think it
far from improbable that it will be found ultimately to be universal,
* Happily it is not often that we are compelled to call attention to such a
string of evasions as that which M. Duval allowed himself to be led into con-
cerning my Glwosoma velox (which he misquotes as Glocosoma). For, in the
first place, he did not hesitate to identify the genus positively with his Moronillus,
whilst my diagnosis and Jigure both showed it to be totally distinct. Then, he
referred the species also to his rujicollis—with which, even had the genera coincided,
it could not be made to agree. And lastly, he had the duplicity to suppress
both my genus and species, in favour of his own, when he was perfectly well
aware that it had the priority in publication by at least several months,—and
that, too, whilst his notice of Moronill/us was short and incomplete, and mine of
Gleosoma was comparatively full and accompanied by an elaborate figure, both
of the insect and its oral organs!
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though its minute size renders it liable to escape observation. It
abounds in Madeira proper, under vegetable refuse and amongst
dense herbage, at low and intermediate altitudes; and I met with
it even on the Deserta Grande. At the Canarian Group it has been
found in Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera. In
Teneriffe it was captured in profusion by the Messrs. Crotch.
Fam. 13, PTILIADA*,
Genus 87. ACROTRICHIS.
Motschulsky, Buill. de Mose. xxi. 569 [ script. Acratrichis| (1848).
271. Acrotrichis fucicola.
Trichopteryx fucicola, Allibert, in Rev. Zool. 52 (1844).
, Fairm. et Lab., Faun. Frang. 332 (1854).
mollis, Haliday, in Nat. Hist. Rev. ii. (Proc.) 123 (1855).
Acrotrichis fucicola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 102 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.), sub fucis per oras
arenosas maritimas hine inde sat vulgaris.
This European insect occurs beneath marine rejectamenta along
the sea-shores at the Canaries, but it has not yet been observed in
the Madeiran Group. I have taken it commonly in Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura ; and it was found by the Messrs. Crotch (during the
summer of 1864) near Las Palmas in Grand Canary, as well as by
Dr. Crotch previously in Teneriffe,—in both instances, however,
sparingly.
272. Acrotrichis umbricola.
Acratrichis umbricola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 108 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 35 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus sub quisquiliis
foliisque dejectis.
A large and distinct species which appears to be peculiar to the
sylvan regions of Madeira proper, where it occurs (under fallen
leaves, &c.) principally at a high altitude.
From a communication which I have lately received from the
Rey. A. Matthews, I gather the remarkable fact that the present
* T should state that all the species which are here recorded for the Ptiliade
have been examined most critically by the Rev. A. Matthews, who is well known
to have studied these minute forms with greater care than any other naturalist,
and I believe therefore that their synonymy, as now corrected, will be found in
accordance with the conclusions at which he has elsewhere arrived in this difficult
family of the Coleoptera.
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Acrotrichis is so closely allied to a species from Ceylon! (the A.
orientalis, Mots., Etud. Ent. vii. 52, a.p. 1858) that he does not feel
at all satisfied (despite the existence of a few very minute, and un-
important, differences) that the two are not absolutely identical.
If this should be true, it will certainly afford a difficult problem on
the subject of geographical distribution ; for there is no member of
the fauna more unmistakeably indigenous to Madeira, or less likely
to become accidentally diffused (even to a short distance, and there-
fore @ fortiori to a country so remote as southern India), as the
A. umbricola—which seems to be confined to the higher elevations
of that island, above the inhabited districts. In that case it will
supply another fact, of a small category, for which the usual laws of
insect-migration afford us no kind of clue; and a somewhat analo-
gous instance may be adduced in the common European Metabletus
obscuroguttatus (likewise abundant on the mountains of Madeira
Proper), which is stated to occur on the ssc ia
273. Acrotrichis Matthewsii.
Acrotrichis Matthewsii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 103 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palmam), sub foliis dejectis in humidis sylvaticis
editioribus copiose occurrens.
Observed hitherto only in Palma of the Canarian Group, where,
however, it is so general and abundant that it is difficult to suppose
that it does not occur in the other islands likewise, though un-
doubtedly it has not yet been detected in any of them. In Palma
it is universally diffused over the sylvan regions of a rather high
altitude—occurring beneath fallen leaves (particularly in the laurel-
woods), where it would seem to supply the place of the A. Wollastont
which is so common in similar situations throughout the greater
portion of the Canarian archipelago.
274. Acrotrichis atomaria.
Dermestes atomarius, De Greer, Ins. iv. 218 (1774).
Trichopteryx atomaria, Gillm., in Sturm, D. F. xvii. 46 (1845).
Acratrichis quadrata, Mots., Bull. dé Moscow, ii. 528 (1845).
fascicularis, Woll. [nec Hbst |, Ins. Mad. 108 (1854).
, Id. [— —], Cat. Mad. Col. 35 (1857).
Habitat Hedlichies (Mad.), sub quisquiliis foliisque dejectis per
regiones sylvaticas vulgatissima.
The European A. atomaria abounds beneath fallen leaves, and
- other vegetable refuse, in Madeira proper,—principally at inter-
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mediate altitudes and within the sylvan districts; but it has not
yet been observed in any of the other islands. JI am informed by
Mr. Matthews that the Madeiran specimens which he examined are
identical with the particular state which Motschulsky separated from
the atomaria under the name of quadrata, but which he believes
cannot be upheld as specifically distinct. Indeed, judging from a
note now before me, Mr, Matthews appeared to think it far from
improbable that the very slight differential characters which serve to
separate the quadrata from the atomaria proper are in reality but
sexual ones; for he remarks “I have again looked into the quadrata-
question, and I am inclined to think that quadrata and atomaria
are but sexes of the same species; the difference between them is
analogous to, and not greater than, that which exists between indi-
viduals of the fascicularis.”
275. Acrotrichis anthracina.
Trichopteryx anthracina, Matth.,in Ent. Month. Mag.ii.35 (July 1865).
Acrotrichis anthracina, Woll., Append. huj. op. 14.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), & DD. Crotch lecta.
Three examples of this small Canarian Acrotrichis were taken by
the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera; and Mr. Matthews, who detected
them amongst their other material, makes the following observation
concerning them :—“TI feel convinced that they represent a new species
belonging to the atomaria-group (7. ¢. with a wide thorax and atte-
nuated elytra), but differing from all in having nearly black antenne,
a jet-black colour, and a very minute size*; and moreover their
sculpture is remarkable, and very distinct. I do not think it pos-
sible to refer them to any known species.”
276. Acrotrichis Wollastoni.
Acrotrichis fascicularis, Woll. [nee Herbst], Cat. Can. Col. 103 (1864).
Trichopteryx Wollastoni, Math.,in Ent. Month.Mag.i.248(April1865).
Acrotrichis Wollastoni, Woll., Append. huj. op. 14.
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro), vulgatissima ; per
regiones intermedias preesertim sylvaticas sub quisquiliis foli-
isque dejectis.
Abounds in the intermediate altitudes of the Canarian Group,
where it occurs in much the same kind of places as A. atomaria
* Mr. Matthews further states, under his published diagnosis, ‘‘ This species
is the smallest I have scen with the thorax largely dilated towards the base, and
the posterior angles much prodiced.”
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does at Madeira—beneath fallen leaves, and other vegetable refuse,
in sylvan and subsylvan spots. It has been taken hitherto in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro; but it is somewhat remark-
able that it has not yet been obseryed in Palma, in which island it
appears to be represented by the A. Matthewsu.
The present Acrotrichis is closely allied to the European A. fasci-
cularis—with which, indeed, in my Canarian Catalogue I identified
it, and of which even Mr. Matthews then thought that it should be
regarded as a geographical variety. A more careful inspection, how-
ever, of a greater number of examples, in all of which he found its
small peculiarities to be quite persistent, induced him to believe that
it is truly distinct from that species; and he therefore described it
under the trivial name of Wollastoni*.
277. Acrotrichis Crotchii.
Trichopteryx Crotchii, Math., in Ent. Month. Mag. 1. 248 (April 1864).
Acrotrichis Crotchii, Woll., Append. hy. op. 15.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch parcissime deprehensa.
A brownish species, allied to the fenestrata, Gillm., five examples
of which were taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, during their
late Canarian campaign. In all probability, therefore, it is scarce.
278. Acrotrichis sericans.
Trichopteryx sericans, Heer, Fna Helv, i. 374 (1841).
depressa, Gillm., in Sturm, D. F. xvii. 51 (1845).
Acrotrichis sericans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 104 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro) inter quisquilias,
passim.
The European A. sericans occurs rather sparingly in the Canarian
Group, where, however, it is widely diffused. It has been taken in
Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro.
279. Acrotrichis Montandonii.
Trichopteryx Montandonii, Aliib., in Rev. Zool. 51 (1844).
— similis, Gillm., in Sturm, D. F. xvii. 53 (1845).
* In a letter now before me, written immediately after his final examination
of these Atlantic Ptiliade, Mr. Matthews makes the following remark concerning
the 4. Wollastoni: “1 think that this species must stand: there is an immense
series of it, varying somewhat in primd facie appearance, but (so far as I can
see) inseparable. You will observe that the same long yellow antenne, and the
same superficial sculpture, obtain throughout the whole of them. The variation
of shape is mainly sexual, and can be traced gradatim; indeed often it is only
apparent, owing to the peculiar position of the individual specimen.”
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Acratrichis pumila, Woll. [nec Erich.], Ins. Mad. 109 (1854).
— — ld.[— —}, Cat. Mad. Col. 35 (1857).
—— insularis, Id. [nec Mann. ], Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 109 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hine inde in subinferioribus intermedi-
isque, inter quisquilias et folia dejecta.
Likewise a European Acrotrichis, and one which occurs (though
not very abundantly) in Madeira proper—at rather low and inter-
mediate altitudes; but it has not yet been detected in any of. the
other islands*.
280. Acrotrichis Guerinii.
Trichopteryx Guerinii, Adhb., in Rev. Zool. 52 (1844).
, Farm. et Lab., Faun. Frane. i. 333 (1854).
Acratrichis obsccena, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 35 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Gom.), precipue sub
stercore bovino et equino in locis inferioribus parce occurrens.
Like the two preceding species, a European Acrotrichis and one
which seems to be comparatively rare in these islands—where it
occurs, for the most part, at rather low elevations. In Madeira
proper however I met with it somewhat commonly, under (and
within) the dung of cattle, about a mile to the westward of Funchal
—towards the Praia Formosa; and two examples of it were cap-
tured by Dr. Crotch in Gomera, during his first trip to the Canaries.
281. Acrotrichis canariensis.
Trichopteryx canariensis, Matth., in Ent. Month. Mag.i.249 (April 1865).
Acrotrichis canariensis, Woll. Append. huj. op. 15.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), 4 W. D. Crotch a.p. 1862 detecta.
A small and deep-black Acrotrichis—remarkable for its rather
short and parallel, or even (at any rate in one sex) somewhat os-
teriorly widened outline, and for the almost unproduced hinder angles
of its prothorax. It is a Canarian species, several examples of it
having been captured by Dr. Crotch (during the spring of 1862) in
Teneriffe and Gomera.
Genus 88. NEPHANES.
Thomson, Skandin. Coleopt. i. 62 (1859).
* The A. Montandoni appears to be very nearly allied to the Chevrierii of
Allibert ; but Mr. Matthews remarks that in the former the prothoracic granules
‘are further apart from each other, and the interstices more coarsely alutaceous
[or, rather, as it seems to me, reticulose]; whereas in the Chevrierii they are
closer together and more numerous, and the interspaces are finely alutaceous.”
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282. Nephanes Titan,
Trichopteryx Titan, Newm., in Ent. Mag. ii. 201 (1835).
—— abbreviatellus, Heer, Fina Helv, i. 375 (1841).
curta, Gillm. in Sturm, D. F. xvii. 92 (1845).
Elachys abbreviatellus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 221 (1860).
Nephanes abbreviatella, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 104 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Z’en., Gom.), hinc inde
inter quisquilias vulgaris.
A European insect which occurs both in the Madeiran and Cana-
rian Groups,—perhaps (considering how liable these minute species
are to accidental transportation) introduced originally from more
northern latitudes. It abounds occasionally (beneath dead leaves,
and other vegetable refuse) around Funchal, in Madeira proper ; and,
although it escaped my own observation at the Canaries, it was
detected by Dr. Crotch both in Teneriffe and Gomera,
Genus 89. PTENIDIUM.
Erichson, Nat. der Ins, Deutsch. iii, 34 (1845),
283. Ptenidium levigatum.
Trichopteryx levigata, Gillm. in Sturm, D.F. xvii. 87 (1845).
Ptenidium levigatum, Frich., loc. cit. 36 (1845).
, Fairm. et Lab., Faun. Frang. i. 340 (1854),
— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 104 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Oan., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), sub quis-
quiliis in inferioribus intermediisque late sed parce diffusum.
A European Ptenidium, and widely though sparingly distributed
over the Canarian archipelago—in all the islands of which it has
been captured except the two eastern ones, Lanzarote and Fuerte-
ventura, But it has not yet been observed in the Madeiran Group.
284, Ptenidium apicale.
Trichopteryx apicalis, (Sturm) Gillm., in Sturm, D, F, xvii, 85 (1845),
Ptenidium apicale, Erich., loc. cit. 36 (1845).
— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 110 (1854),
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 37 (1857).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col, 104 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten.,
Gom.), vulgare.
This common European insect will probably be found universally
throughout these Atlantic islands, though hitherto it does not happen
(partly, perhaps, on account of its minute size) to have been observed
102 | PTILIADA.
in more than about half of them. At the Madeiran Group it has
been taken in Madeira proper and the Deserta Grande, and at the
Canaries in Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera.
It occurs beneath vegetable refuse, often in profusion, and principally
at intermediate altitudes.
285. Ptenidium punctatum.
Scaphidium punctatum, Gyll., Ins. Suec. iv. 293 (1827).
Trichopteryx alutacea, Gillm., in Sturm, D. F. xvii. 84 (1845).
Ptenidium punctatum, Fairm. et Lab., Faun. Frang. i, 841 (1854).
— ——., Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 105 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), per oras arenosas maritimas sub fucis
_- parce degens.
The only locality in these islands in which I have observed the
European P. punctatum is (beneath marine rejectamenta) along the
sandy shores of Lanzarote; so that its habits at the Canaries are
precisely similar to those which obtain in higher latitudes. Doubt-
less, however, it will be found to be more general if searched for in
the proper situations,
Genus 90. PTINELLA.
(Motschulsky) Matth. in Zool. xvi. 6106 (1858).
/
286. Ptinella aptera.
Ptilium apterum, Guér., in Rev. Zool. 90 (1839).
Trichopteryx aptera, Gillm., in Sturm, D. F. xvii. 63 (1845).
Ptilium apterum, Faim. et Lab., Faun. Frang. i. 339 (1854).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), sub cortice Pint canariensis in pineto
quodam antiquo excelso 4 DD, Crotch parcissime lecta.
Two examples of this minute Ptinella, which in the opinion of
Mr. Matthews does not differ from the European P. aptera, were
captured by the Messrs. Crotch at a high elevation in Hierro—the
most western island of the Canarian Group. Considering the remote-
ness of its habitat, it is a most important addition to our Atlantic
- fauna; and it is interesting to observe that its mode of life appears
to be much the same as in more northern countries; for the Hierro
specimens were taken from beneath the bark of some old pine trees
(in this instance, however, the Pinus canariensis) constituting the
remains of the ancient Pinal which once clothed the southern extre-
mity of the lofty Cumbre, or central ridge, of that island. We may,
expect it, therefore, to occur in the Pinals generally.
PHALACRIDA. 103
287. Ptinella Proteus.
Ptinella aptera, Woll. (nec Guér'], Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 101 (1861).
— sallesoneuss, Id. {nec Gillm.}, ibid. x. 341 (1862).
—— Proteus, Matth., in Zool. xx. 8262 (1862),
, Woll. , Append. hay. op. 15.
Habitat Wedisectiies (Mad.), sub cortice prope urbem Funchalensem
4’ Dom. Bewicke deprehensa.
Captured in tolerable abundance by the late Mr. Bewicke in Ma-
deira proper—amongst ‘a blue mould, under bark,” near Funchal.
It seems to agree perfectly with English examples of the P. Proteus,
with which it has been compared both by Mr. Matthews and myself;
but its synonymy has been the subject of much confusion (I having
already recorded it, in my Papers on “ Additions to the Madeiran
Coleoptera,” under two distinct titles),—owing entirely, however, to
the fact of Mr. Matthews, who originally identified it with the
British species, having received types from Paris which were falsely
named.
288. Ptinella angustula.
Ptilium angustulum, Gillm., in Sturm, D. F. xvii. 66 (1845).
Ptinella angustula, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 106 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), sub cortice Pint canariensis 4 meipso
parcissime deprehensa.
Three specimens of the European P. angustula, which 1s totally
distinct from the two preceding species, were captured by myself in
the island of Palma in the Canarian Group. ‘They were all taken
beneath the loosened bark of the Pinus canariensis,—one of them
high up in the Barranco above S‘ Cruz, and the other two (in the
great Pinal of the Banda) near the edges of the Caldeira.
Fam. 14. PHALACRIDA:.
Genus 91. PHALACRUS.
Paykull, Fna Suec. iii. 438 (1800).
289. Phalacrus coruscus.
Phalacrus coruscus, Payk., Fna Suec. iii, 438 (1800).
, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii. 161 (1829).
corruscus, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 110 (1845).
coruscus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 106 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), hince inde parum vulgaris.
104 s PHALACRIDA.
This common European insect is universal (at low and interme-
diate elevations) at the Canaries—in the whole seven islands of which
it has been taken, more or less abundantly. But although thus
general at the Canaries, it is somewhat remarkable that it has not
yet been detected in the Madeiran Group, |
Genus 92, OLIBRUS.
Erichson, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 113 (1848).
290. Olibrus cinerariz.
Olibrus cinerarie, Woll., Ins. Mad. 112, tab. ii. fig. 9 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 37 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis editioribus rarissimus ; floribus
Cinerarie aurite (Senecionis maderensis, De Cand.) ad rupes
excelsas preecipue gaudet.
Apparently peculiar to the lofty sylvan districts of Madeira proper,
where, however, it is extremely rare,—infesting the flowers of the
Cineraria aurita, the large clusters of which are so conspicuous on
the damp rocks of a high altitude.
291. Olibrus florum.
Olibrus florum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 106 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), presertim
super flores Cinerarie in intermediis hinc inde vulgaris,
A Canarian Olibrus, with much the same habits as the preceding
one in Madeira—infesting the flowers of a large and pale Cineraria
(quite distinct from the Madeiran plant) at intermediate elevations,
It has been detected in all the islands of the Group except the two
eastern ones, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura—appearing to become
gradually commoner as we approach the west. And, accordingly,
in Hierro, the most western of them all, I have seen the Cinerarias
around Valverde absolutely teeming with it. In Gomera it was
taken, during the summer of 1864, by the Messrs. Crotch. It has
very much the colour and aspect of the European 0. corticalis ;
nevertheless I believe that its true affinities are rather with the
Madeiran cinerarie than with that species.
292. Olibrus bicolor.
Spheridium bicolor, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 82 (1792).
PHALACRIDZ. 105
Olibrus bicolor, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 116 (1845).
—— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 118 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 37 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad flores in subinferioribus vulgaris.
A European species, which abounds on flowers in Madeira proper
at rather low and intermediate elevations; but it has not yet been
detected in any of the other islands.
293. Olibrus Stephensii.
Phalacrus Stephensii, Leach, in litt.
—— ——,, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii. 164 (1829).
Olibrus liquidus, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch, iii, 117 (1845).
—— —,, Woil., Ins. Mad. 114 (1854).
— — , lId., Cat. Mad. Col, 37 (1857).
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.), uni cum preecedente degens vel in locis
similibus occurrens.
Likewise a European Olibrus, and one which occurs in precisely
the same sort of places in Madeira proper as the last species—indeed,
usually in company with it.
294. Olibrus congener.
Olibrus congener, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 107 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), ad flores parum rarus.
Detected hitherto only in Lanzarote, of the Canarian Group,
though we may certainly expect it to occur in, at all events, Fuer-
teventura likewise. It is rather an insignificant species, the charac-
ters of which, however, I have fully pointed out in my diagnosis.
295. Olibrus subereus.
Olibrus subsereus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 107 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Hierro), super flores varios, rarior.
A small Canarian species, having much the primd facie aspect of
the European O. millefoliz. It occurs at intermediate altitudes, and
is apparently rare,—having been detected hitherto in Grand Canary,
Teneriffe (where it was found, at Souzal, by the Messrs, Crotch),
and Hierro, |
296. Olibrus consimilis.
Dermestes consimilis, Mshm, Ent. Brit. i. 75 (1802).
Phalacrus geminus, Iilig., in Panz. Krit. Rev. i. 27 (1805).
106 NITIDULIDA.
Olibrus geminus, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch, iii. 120 (1845).
consimilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 115 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 37 (1857).
—_ — , , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 108 (1864).
- Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), ad
flores, passim.
This common European insect is widely spread over these Atlantic
islands, though apparently nowhere abundant. It occurs in the in-
termediate elevations of Madeira proper, as also in Grand Canary,
Teneriffe, and Gomera, of the Canarian Group. In all probability,
however, it will be found to be universal; yet, in spite of this, I
believe it to be a naturalized species.
Fam. 15, NITIDULIDA.
* (Subfam. I. BRACHYPTERIDES.)
Genus 93. HETEROBRACHIUM.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 108 (1864).
297. Heterobrachium longimanum.
Heterobrachium longimanum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 109 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Palma), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus
rarissimum.
Found hitherto only in Teneriffe and Palma, of the Canarian
Group, where it appears to be extremely rare,—occurring at a high
elevation within the sylvan districts.
Genus 94. BRACHYPTERUS.
Kugelann, in Schneid. Mag. 506 (1794).
298. Brachypterus 2neomicans.
Brachypterus eeneomicans, Woll., Append. huj. op. 16.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch parce lectus.
‘ Two specimens of this Brachypterus were captured in Gomera by
the Messrs. Crotch, during their recent expedition to° the Canaries.
The species appears to be quite distinct from the (somewhat variable)
B. velatus, the characters which separate it therefrom having been
fully pointed out in the Appendix.
NITIDULIDA. 107
299. Brachypterus velatus.
Brachypterus velatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 217 (1863).
—.,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 110 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.?, Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro), precipue
super folia Urticce urentis hinc inde vulgaris.
Likewise a Canarian Brachypterus, and one which is common on
the foliage of nettles (particularly the Urtica wrens, L.) in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera (where it was detected by the Messrs.
Crotch), and Hierro; and I also obtained a specimen which differs a
little from the ordinary type, and which possibly therefore may be
the exponent of an allied species, in Lanzarote.
300. Brachypterus curtulus.
Brachypterus curtulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 110 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), ad flores minus frequens.
Occurs rather sparingly in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group, but I have not yet observed
it elsewhere.
(Subfam. II. CARPOPHILIDES.)
Genus 95. CARPOPHILUS.
(Leach) Steph., Ill, Brit. Ent. iii. 50 (1880).
301. Carpophilus mutilatus.
Nitidula hemiptera, Fab. [nec Linn., 1767], Ent. Syst. i. 261 (1792).
Carpophilus mutilatus, (Hoffm.) Erich., Germ. Zeitsch. iv. 258 (1843).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 116 (1854).
ao » Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 38 (1857).
—— ——, Murray, Trans. Linn. Soe. Lond. xxiv. 378 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in mercatorum repositoriis, ex alienis
forsan saccharinis et fructibus introductus.
Not uncommon in the warehouses and stores of Madeira proper,
where it has undoubtedly been naturalized through the medium of
commerce.
302. Carpophilus dimidiatus.
Nitidula dimidiata, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 261 (1792).
Carpophilus auropilosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 117 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad, Col, 38 (1857).
—— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 111 (1864).
—— dimidiatus, Murray, Trans. Linn. Soc, Lond. xxiv. 379 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten.), in
108 NITIDULIDZ.
locis similibus ac preecedens sed interdum etiam in aperto oc-
currens, |
Likewise an introduced species, and found in much the same places
as the C. mutilatus and hemipterus; though I have occasionally met
with it in the open country, and on one occasion (in Fuerteventura)
from beneath the refuse of a camels’ stable. It has been detected in
Madeira proper, as also in Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, and Tene-
riffe, of the Canarian Group.
303. Carpophilus hemipterus.
Dermestes hemipterus, Linn., Syst. Nat. ii. 567 (1767).
Carpophilus hemipterus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 117 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 38 (1857).:
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 111 (1864).
—— —, Murray, Trans, Linn. Soc. Lond. xxiv. 362 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in locis
similibus ac preecedentes, hine inde vulgaris.
This widely spread insect has been naturalized (like the preceding
two) both at the Madeiras and Canaries, occurring about houses and,
various kinds of stores—particularly dried fruits. It is frequently
common in Madeira proper, and has been captured in Teneriffe and
Gomera (in the latter by the Messrs. Crotch) at the Canaries,
304. Carpophilus tersus.
Carpophilus tersus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 16.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), a DD. Crotch in Huphorbid quidam
emortua semel lectus.
A single example of this distinct and rather large Carpophilus
was taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, during their late trip to
the Canaries. It was found beneath the bark of a dead Huphorbia,
and is doubtless therefore the exponent of a species which is truly
indigenous.
(Subfam. III. NITIDULIDES.)
Genus 96. EPURA.
Erichson, in Germ. Zeitsch. iv. 267 (1843),
305. Epureza obsoleta.
Nitidula obsoleta, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 256 (1792).
Epureea obsoleta, Erich., Nat. der Ins, Deutsch. iii, 148 (1845).
NITIDULIDZ. 109
Nitidula obsoleta, Woll., Ins. Mad. 121 (1854).
—, Ii, Cat. Mad. Col. 40 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice arborum truncisque recenter
sectis in intermediis parce degens.
The European Z. obsoleta occurs sparingly throughout the intér-
mediate sylvan districts of Madeira proper, beneath the bark and
chippings of trees; but it has not yet been observed in any of the
other islands.
Genus 97, NITIDULA.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 77 (1775).
306. Nitidula flexuosa.
Nitidula flexuosa, Oliv., Ent. ii. 12. 7 (1790).
—, Woll., Ins. Mad. 119 (1854). —
— — , I., Cat. Mad. Col. 39 (1857).
— , Id., Cat. Can. Col, 111 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P@ S) et Canarienses (fwert.), hine inde in
ossibus parum vulgaris.
Likewise a European species, and one which we may expect to be
found pretty generally in these Atlantic islands if searched for in
the proper places—namely, in bones. Hitherto, however, it has been
taken only in Porto Santo of the Madeiran Group, and in Fuerte-
ventura at the Canaries. .
307. Nitidula 4-pustulata.
Nitidula 4-pustulata, Fub., Ent. Syst. i. 255 (1792),
— — , Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 159 (1845).
— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 119 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 39 (1857).
Halntat Maderenses (Mad.), hinc inde in ossibus.
Also a European Nitidula, and one which is not uncommon at low
and intermediate elevations in Madeira proper—occurring in bones,
particularly about the towns and in cultivated spots.
Genus 98. OMOSITA.
Erichson, in Germ. Zeitsch. iv. 298 (1848).
308. Omosita discoidea.
' Nitidula discoidea, Fub., Syst. Ent. 78 (1775).
Omosita discoidea, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 168 (1845).
Nitidula discoidea, Woll., Ins. Mad. 120 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 39 (1857).
110 NITIDULID,
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), circa oppida in locis similibus ae pre-
cedens.
The common European O. discoidea is found in Madeira proper, in
similar places with the last species; and, like it, it has probably been
naturalized from more northern latitudes.
309. Omosita colon.
Silpha colon, Linn., Fna Suec. 151. 462 (1761).
Nitidula colon, Fab., Syst. Eleu. i. 351 (1801).
Omosita colon, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 167 (1845).
Nitidula colon, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 39 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in ossibus minus frequens,
The European O. colon is less common in Madeira proper than
either of the two preceding species ; nevertheless it is found sparingly
around Funchal, and has doubtless been introduced accidentally into
the island,
Genus 99. PRIA.
(Kirby) Steph., IW. Brit. Ent. iii. 49 (1880).
310. Pria dulcamare.
Laria dulcamaree, Scop., Ent. Carn. 22 (1763).
Pria dulcamare, Woll., Ins. Mad. 122 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 40 (1857).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 112 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Z'en., Palma), ad flores
varios late sed parce diffusa.
This European insect occurs sparingly on flowers, at most ele-
vations, in Madeira proper; and it has also been taken in Teneriffe
and Palma, of the Canarian Group.
Genus 100. MELIGETHES.
(Kirby) Steph., IU. Brit. Ent. iii, 45 (1830).
311. Meligethes echii.
Meligethes Isoplexidis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 123 (1854).
Echii, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 40 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hrerro), ad
plantas Hchii hinc inde in editioribus.
Not uncommon at a rather high elevation in Madeira proper,
where it is attached principally (if not indeed altogether) to the
flowers and foliage of the gigantic Hchiwn candicans. At the
NITIDULID. 111
Canaries (where the specimens, judging from the few now before
me, are not quite so typical) it was taken sparingly by the Messrs,
Crotch in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro.
Whether, however, the MV. echit is anything more than a rather
large and somewhat elongated state of the tzstis, in which the elytra
are relatively a trifle shorter (or perhaps, rather, the abdomen more
developed), the limbs not quite so black, the punctation (at any rate
posteriorly) just perceptibly less dense, and the pubescence more
robust and of a yellowish-fulvescent tinge (instead of being cine-
reous), I cannot but feel a little doubtful.
312. Meligethes tristis.
Meligethes tristis (Schiipp.), Sturm, Deutsch. Fina, xvi. 40 (1845).
» Woll., Ins. Mad. 124 (1854).
— —., id. Cat, Mad, Col. 41 eee
ee, "la. ’ Cat. Can. Col. 113 1864).
| Hartung, Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt? S, Des.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.,
Gom., Palma, Hierro), ad flores sat vulgaris,
The European 1. tristis seems to be well nigh universal through-
out these Atlantic islands. At the Madeiran Group it has been
observed in Madeira proper, Porto Santo, and the Deserta Grande ;
whilst at the Canaries it has been detected in all the islands except
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern ones*,
313. Meligethes picipes.
Medeor ey Sturm, Deutsch. Fra, xvi. 47 (1845
rich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 199 1848).
— —., ’ Woll., "Ins. Mad. 125 (1854).
ae aa Cat. Mad, Col. 41 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad flores seepe vulgatissimus.
It is somewhat remarkable that although the present European
Meligethes is abundant in Madeira proper, frequently teeming at
intermediate elevations, it has not yet been observed in any other of
these Atlantic islands.
314. Meligethes virescens.
Meligethes virescens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 113 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), hine inde vulgaris, Floribus
Messerschmidtic fruticose presertim gaudet.
* Cf. ‘Cat. Can. Col.’ p. 114.
112 NITIDULID.
A Canarian Méligethes, detected hitherto in Teneriffe and Gomera,
where it is more particularly partial to the fragrant blossoms of the
Messerschinidtia fruticosa.
315. Meligethes varicollis.
Meligethes varicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 126 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 41 (1857).
’ Id., Cat. Can. Col. 112 (1864).
erythropa, Hart. (nec Mshm), Geol. Verhdltn. Lanz. und Fuert, 140.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.), ad
flores rarior.
—
A large Meligethes which appears to be widely spread over these
Atlantic islands, though exceedingly local. In Madeira proper
(where its prothorax has a curious tendency to become pallid at the
edges) it is decidedly rare, occurring in the sylvan districts of inter- .
mediate altitudes ; whilst at the Canaries it is comparatively common -
in certain parts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, but scarce in
Teneriffe.
Genus 101. KENOSTRONGYLUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 127 (1854).
316. Xenostrongylus histrio.
Xenostrongylus histrio et canariensis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 127,128 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 41 (1857).
arcuatus, ’ Kiesw., in Berl. Zeit. 57 (1859).
histrio, Woll., Cat. Can, Col, 114 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S’, Des.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes),
preecipue in herbidis intermediis vulgaris.
This most variable insect, which occurs sparingly in the south of
Europe, may be regarded as quite universal throughout these Atlantic
islands; for although it does not happen to have been observed on
the (almost inaccessible) northern and southern Desertas, of the
Madeiran Group, yet its presence on the central island would render
it probable that sooner or later it will certainly be met with on them
likewise. In Madeira proper, Porto Santo, and the Deserta Grande
it is often abundant—attaching itself to various plants (particularly
those of the Sinapis-tribe), or hibernating amongst lichen in the
crevices of the weather-beaten rocks. Whilst at the Canaries, I
have myself captured it in the whole seven islands of the archipelago,
where perhaps it is more especially common within the sylvan
districts of intermediate altitudes.
RHIZOPHAGIDE. 113
Fam. 16. RHIZOPHAGIDA.
Genus 102. RHIZOPHAGUS.
Herbst, Kaf. v. 18 (1793).
317. Rhizophagus pinetorum.
Rhizophagus pinetorum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 118 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), lignum yetustum Pini
canarvensis in pinetis destruens ; hinc inde vulgaris.
A Canarian Jthizophagus which appears to be attached to the
Pinals of intermediate and lofty elevations, where it occurs beneath
the bark and within the rotten wood of the Pinus canariensis.
Under such circumstances, it is locally abundant in Teneriffe and
Palma; and it was found by the Messrs. Crotch, in the Pinal, in
Hierro. We may expect, indeed, to meet with it wherever the
ancient Pinals still exist. It is closely allied to the R. ferrugineus
and perforatus of more northern latitudes, and might possibly be re-
garded as a geographical modification of either of them ; though, of the
two, I think perhaps that it has more in common with the former.
318. Rhizophagus subopacus.
Rhizophagus subopacus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 119 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in locis similibus ac precedens, sed
multo rarior.
Of precisely the same habits as the last species, though very much
rarer—the few examples which I have seen having been captured
beneath the bark of pine trees in Palma, of the Canarian Group.
319. Rhizophagus bipustulatus.
Lyctus 2-pustulatus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 503 (1792).
Ryzophagus bipunctulatus, Host, Kaf. v. tab. 45. f. 9 (1793).
Rhizophagus bipustulatus, Lrich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 234 (1845).
Rhyzophagus bipustulatus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 42 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo in castanetis parce
occurrens.
The European R. bipustulatus occurs sparingly in Madeira proper,
for the most part beneath the bark of Spanish chestnut-trees on
the mountains above Funchal; but it has not been observed in any
of the other islands.
114 TROGOSITIDA.
Genus 103. EUROPS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 149 (1854).
320. Europs impressicollis.
Europs impressicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 150, tab. iii. f. 2 (1854).
cee , Id., Cat, Mad, Col. 50 (1857).
—— —, Ia., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 145 (1862).
——, Id., Cat, Can. Col. 128 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), Hu-
phorbvas emortuas vetustas copiosissime destruens.
This insect is probably universal throughout these Atlantic islands
wherever Euphorbias are to be found ; for it is attached exclusively
to the rotten stems and branches of those singular plants. Never-
theless at the Madeiran Group it has been detected hitherto only in
Madeira proper and the Deserta Grande; though at the Canaries it
has been met with abundantly in the whole seven islands of the
archipelago; and I even found it in the little islet of Graciosa, off
the extreme north of Lanzarote. .
321. Europs duplicatus.
EKurops duplicatus, Woill., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 146 (1862).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can, Col. 129 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (G'om.), in plantis putridis Huphorbie canariensis
preecipue degens.
Detected hitherto only in Gomera, of the Canarian Group, where,
however, it is locally somewhat abundant within the putrid stems of
the Euphorbia canariensis.
Fam. 17. TROGOSITIDA.
Genus 104. TEMNOCHILA.
Westwood, Zool, Journ. v. 231 [script. Zemnoscheila] (1835).
322. Temnochila pini.
Trogosita pini, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 70 (1838).
Temnochila pini, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 119 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma, Hierro), truncos antiquos
Pint canarvensis in pinetis perforans; rarissima.
This superb Temnochila, which may be regarded as the represen-
tative of the 7’. cwrulea of more northern latitudes, is confined to the
old Pinals of the Canarian Group; and it will probably, therefore,
TROGOSITIDA. 115
be found to occur wherever the remains of those ancient pine-forests
still exist. Nevertheless it is extremely rare, or at any rate local,
even in those particular regions. I have myself taken it in Grand
Canary and Palma; and it was captured by the Messrs. Crotch during
the past summer in Teneriffe and Hierro. Its presence in Hierro is
most interesting ; for the Pinal itself (in its now reduced dimensions)
occupies but a small and elevated area at the southern end of the
Cumbre, or backbone, of that remote island.
Genus 105. LIPASPIS.
Wollaston, Trans, Ent. Soc. Lond, 140 (script. Leipaspis] (1862).
323. Lipaspis lauricola.
Leipaspis lauricola, Woll., loc. cit. 143 (1862).
Lipaspis lauricola, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 120 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), sub cortice arbo-
rum laxo preesertim in lauretis humidis editioribus latens.
A Canarian insect, attached normally to the damp laurel-regions
of a high altitude—where it occurs beneath dead, loosened bark.
Occasionally, however, it will attack other trees; for the Messrs. Crotch
report its capture (in a few instances), both in Gomera and Hierro,
in fig-trees; but I think it is not unlikely that such specimens may”
have been brought down accidentally from the laurel-forests amongst
bundles of fire-wood, and may have adapted themselves subsequently
(as they were best able) to the altered circumstances and a lower
range. In Teneriffe and Palma I have met with it in tolerable
abundance; whilst in Gomera and Hierro it has been taken by the
Messrs. Crotch.
324. Lipaspis pinicola.
Leipaspis pinicola, Woll., loc. cit. 143 (1862).
Lipaspis pinicola, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 120 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma), in pinetis rarissima.
Hitherto I have observed this (likewise Canarian) Lipaspis only
in Teneriffe and Palma, where it occurs (though very rarely) beneath
the dead bark of pines at rather lofty elevations. The discovery by
the Messrs. Crotch of the Z. lauricola in fig-trees renders it just
possible that the pinicola may be some form of that species peculiar
to the Pinals, for certainly its distinctions are not very conspicuous
ones. Nevertheless I do not believe that such is probable; though,
from the very few examples of the pinicola which I have yet seen,
12
*
116 -TROGOSITIDZ.
I admit that further material is at all events desirable in order to
ascertain whether the small diagnostic features which I alluded to
in my description are constant.
325. Lipaspis caulicola.
’ Leipaspis caulicola, Woll., loc. cit. 142, pl. viii. f. 1 (1862).
Lipaspis caulicola, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 121 (1864).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem) et Canarienses (Ten.,
fMerro), intra caules Huphorbiarum putridos rarissima.
Likewise of the greatest rarity, but peculiar (so far as observed
hitherto) to the Euphorbias—within the rotten stems of which it
occurs, though very sparingly. A single example was taken by
myself in Teneriffe,—from out of the putrid stalks of a H. canariensis,
on the mountains above S Cruz; and five more were obtained by
the Messrs. Crotch in Hierro (one of which they found at El Golfo,
and the remaining four.near Valverde—“‘ under the bark of the
E. piscatoria and balsamifera” respectively). It differs from the
lauricola, mainly, in its smaller size, ferruginous hue, rather nar-
rower, less shining and more lightly striated elytra, and somewhat
slenderer legs.
I have moreover received from the Bardo do Castello de Paiva a
single example which he procured from the Great Salvage. It
recedes a little from the Canarian ones; but the differences are so
unimportant that I cannot consider them indicative of more than
a slight insular variety, which, however, I would here record as the
“var. 6. oceanica’’*, Ihave placed the specimen in the collection
at the British Museum. cae
Genus 106. TROGOSITA.
Olivier, Ent. ii. 19 [script. Trogossita] (1790).
326. Trogosita mauritanica.
Tenebrio mauritanicus, Linn., Syst. Nat. ii. 674 (1767).
Trogosita caraboides, Brallé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 71 (1888).
, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert, 140, 141.
* This individual from the Great Salvage is a trifle narrower than the Cana-
rian ones now before me, with its head and prothorax (the former of which is
just perceptibly convexer, whilst the latter is somewhat more abbreviated) a little
less developed, and not guzte so densely or coarsely punctured. Assuming it to
be typical of its race, it will suffice to record in the following short formula the
very slightly aberrant state of which it may be regarded as the exponent :—
Var. B. oceanica. Subangustior, capite prothoraceque vix parcius leviusque
punctatis, illo paulo magis convexo, héc sensim breviore.
TROGOSITIDA. 117
Trogosita mauritanica, Woll., Ins. Mad. 154 (1854).
—— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 50 (1857).
—— , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 121 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.,
G'om.), in domibus et preesertim sub recremento farris circa basin
acervorum tritici sparso hinc inde vulgaris.
The nearly cosmopolitan 7’. mauritanica, although evidently natu-
ralized, is doubtless universal in the inhabited islands of these
Atlantic Groups. In Madeira proper, it has been observed princi-
pally about the houses and stores; but at the Canaries it is far more
abundant, as well as more completely established—occurring not
only in the towns and warehouses, but (far more commonly) beneath
the refuse at the base of corn-stacks. Palma and Hierro are the
only islands of the seven in which it does not happen to have been
detected ; but there can be no question that it exists there, as it
does throughout the rest of the archipelago. In Gomera it was
taken by the Messrs. Crotch.
Examples of the 7. mauritanica have been communicated by the
Baron Paiva, professedly from the Great Salvage; but as I have
little doubt they were captured amongst the provisions taken by the
boatmen from Funchal, I do not consider them worth noticing.
327. Trogosita serrata.
Trogosita serrata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 155 (1854).
vhs , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 50 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissima; in insulam fortasse saccha-
rinis introducta.
—_———
Occurs, though very rarely, in the houses and stores of Madeira
proper, where it has doubtless been naturalized through the medium
of commerce. By the late Mr. Bewicke it was found in sugar; and
it has lately been communicated by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva.
328. Trogosita recta.
Trogosita recta, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 144 (1862).
— , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 122 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), semel tantum reperta.
A Canarian species and very closely allied to the serrata, though
I believe truly distinct from it. Indeed its habits would seem to be
different, for the only example which I have seen was captured
within the stem of a dead Huphorbia in the north of Lanzarote.
118 MONOTOMID.
329. Trogosita latens.
Trogosita latens, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 143 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 123 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Ten., Gom., Hierro), sub cortice Euphor-
bearum versus radices preesertim emortuas latens.
Detected hitherto only at the Canaries, where, however, we may be
pretty sure that it is universal—though it happens to have been
observed merely in Lanzarote, Teneriffe, Gomera (where it was found
by the Messrs. Crotch), and Hierro. It is peculiar to the various
Euphorbias, occurring beneath the damp bark (and within the rotten
wood) towards the base of the stems—and, more often, actually
underground at the roots. In such situations I have met with it in
Lanzarote, Teneriffe, and Hierro.
Fam. 18. MONOTOMIDA.
Genus 107. MONOTOMA.
Herbst, Natursyst. v. (1793).
330. Monotoma spinicollis.
Monotoma spinicollis, Awbé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. vi. 463 (1837).
spinifera, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 67 (1857).
spinicollis, Id., "Cat. Can. Col, 123 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Z'en., Gom.), sub “quis-
quiliis parum rara.
A European insect which occurs, sparingly, beneath vegetable
refuse, both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups. At the former
it has been found in Madeira proper, and at the latter in Teneriffe
and Gomera.
331. Monotoma picipes.
Monotoma picipes, Hbst., Kaf. v. 24 (1793).
, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, vi. 458 (1837).
congener, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 68 (1857).
picipes, Jd., Cat, Can. Col. 123 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), sub quisquiliis rara.
The common European M. picipes is probably about: equally dif-
fused (and equally scarce), in these Atlantic islands, with the WM. spz-
nicollis. It has been detected sparingly in Madeira proper, and also
in Teneriffe.
MONOTOMIDA. 119
332. Monotoma quadricollis.
‘ Monotoma quadricollis, Awbé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr.vi. 465 (1837).
—_— ——, Redt., Fna Austr, 203 (1849).
—— —_) Woll.. Ann. Nat. Hist, v. 263 (1860).
—— _ Ia, Cut, Can, Col, 124 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten., Gom.),
sub quisquiliis hinc inde vulgaris,
Although somewhat less abundant throughout Europe than the
preceding one, this Monotoma is decidedly commoner in these islands
than either it or any of the other species. In Madeira proper it
occurs beneath refuse in cultivated grounds, particularly around
Funchal; whilst at the Canaries I have little doubt that it will be
found to be universal. Hitherto, however, it has been observed only
in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Gomera, in the last of
which it was met with by the Messrs, Crotch.
333. Monotoma 4-foveolata.
Monotoma 4-foveolata, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. vi, 468 (1837).
, Redt., Fna Austr. 203 (1849).
—— ——,, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, v. 264 (1860).
—— —,, Id., Cat, Can. Col. 124 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten.), hine inde
sub ossibus et quisquiliis,
Although locally abundant around Funchal in Madeira proper
(where it was taken in profusion, both by Mr. E. Leacock and
myself, beneath the refuse of a bone-house), the present European
Monotoma has been observed hitherto very sparingly at the Canaries
—the only islands in which has been found being Lanzarote and
Teneriffe, Doubtless, however, it will be met with more generally
when searched for in the proper localities.
334, Monotoma longicollis.
Monototha longicollis, Schénherr, in litt.
Cerylon longicolle, Gyll., Ins. Suec. iv. 635 (1827).
Monotoma longicollis, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr, vi. 467 (1837).
— — , Woil., Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 102 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis rarissima.
The European M, longicollis has been found sparingly, beneath
vegetable rubbish, in Madeira proper (where two examples were
taken by the late Mr. Bewicke at S. Antonio da Serra); but it has
not yet been detected in any of the other islands.
120 ENDOPHL@IDA.
Considering the secretive habits of the Monotomas, in various
kinds of refuse, they are insects easy of accidental transportation ;
and it is exceedingly probable therefore that the whole five species
here enumerated may have been introduced originally into these
islands from more northern latitudes, and may have thus become
naturalized. |
Fam. 19, ENDOPHLG@IDZ.
Genus 108. TARPHIUS.
(Germar) Erich., Nat. der Ins, Deutsch. iii. 256 (1845).
335. Tarphius Lowei.
Tarphius Lowei, Woll., Ins. Mad. 134, tab. iii. f. 5 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 48 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S*), inter lichenes in fissuris rupium
vel ad truncos arborum crescentes, hine inde (saltem in Portu
Sancto) vulgaris.
~ Peculiar to the Madeiran Group, occurring amongst lichens( whether
in the crevices of the rocks or on the trunks of trees) in Madeira
proper and Porto Santo,—being rather scarce in the former, but
occasionally abundant in the latter.
336. Tarphius excisus.
Tarphius excisus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 47 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S®), rarissimus, in summo monte “ Pico
Branco” parcissime repertus.
Observed hitherto only in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group,
where it appears to be extremely rare. Indeed I have seen but two
specimens of it, which were taken by myself (on the 9th of May,
1855) on the lofty and almost inaccessible promontory immediately
over the extreme summit of the Pico Branco, in the north of that
island. It probably has much the same habits as the 7’. Zowet.
337. Tarphius parallelus.
Tarphius parallelus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 134 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 42 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub truncis arborum prolapsis in lauretis
humidis editioribus parce degens.
—_——
Inhabits the mountains of Madeira proper—occurring beneath
ENDOPHL@ID. 13h
logs of wood in damp, shady spots of a high elevation . acral
in the region of the Fanal).
338. Tarphius angustulus.
Tarphius 1 Crem Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 289 n>
ae d., Append. hey. op. 17. |
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in montibus supra urbem Mee kalohiocn ;
in castanetis 4 Dom. Moniz detectus.
Likewise peculiar to Madeira proper, and apparently of the greatest
rarity, the few examples hitherto detected having been taken by
Senhor Moniz in the chestnut-woods on the mountains above Funchal.
339. Tarphius inornatus.
Tarphius inornatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 135 (1854).
spinipes, Id. [ =maris status extrem. |, zbid, 136 (1854).
inornatus, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 43 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis, vel lauretis vel pinetis, hinc
inde vulgaris,
Inhabits the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, occurring (rather
commonly) both in the laurel-forests of the interior and in the pine-
woods on the southern slopes of the island. It is barely possible that
what I have regarded as the sexes of this Tasphius may be specifi-
cally distinct, though I do not think it likely that such is the case.
340. Tarphius nodosus.
Tarphius nodosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 140, tab. iii. f. 6 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 45 (1857).
Habitat Ba trcrece (Mad.), in lauretis humidis editioribus sat vul-
garis.
Pretty generally distributed, and occasionally common, in the
damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper—principally at a high
elevation.
341. Tarphius compactus.
Tarphius compactus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 139 (1854).
—— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 45 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis humidis parum vulgaris.
_ Occurs in Madeira proper, in similar spots as the last species, and
about in equal abundance.
122 ENDOPHL@IDA.
342, Tarphius lauri.
Tarphius Lauri, Woll., Ins. Mad. 138, tab. iii. £4 (1854),
—— — , Ia, Cat. Mad. Col, 44 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis presertim lauretis vulgaris.
Peculiar to Madeira proper, and by far the most abundant of the
genus in that island—occurring universally within the sylvan dis-
tricts, though (like most of the species) more particularly in the
laurel-forests, |
343. Tarphius formosus.
Tarphius formosus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 44 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis humidis excelsis rarissimus.
Detected hitherto only in the dense sylvan regions in the north of
Madeira proper, where it appears to be extremely rare.
344, Tarphius angusticollis.
Tarphius sapureoey, Woll., Ann. Nat, Hist. v. 252 (1860).
y1d., Append. huj. op. 17.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus parcissime oc-
currens.
The only specimens of this Tarphius which I have yet seen were
taken by the late Mr. Bewicke in the north of Madeira proper, in
the upland district of the Fanal. It is certainly, therefore, ex-
tremely rare. Ho
345. Tarphius sylvicola.
Tarphius sylvicola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 137 (1854),
——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 44 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis excelsis rarissimus,
This Tarphius I have observed hitherto only in damp sylvan dis-
tricts in the north of Madeira proper, particularly that known as the
Lombarda das Vacas (on the mountains to the east of the Ribeira
de Sao Vicente).
346. Tarphius rotundatus.
Tarphius rotundatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 137 (1854),
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 44 (1857),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis parum vulgaris,
Next to the 7’. Jawrt (and perhaps the inornatus), this is decidedly
the commonest of the Madeiran Tarphii—being pretty generally
distributed throughout the sylvan regions of Madeira proper.
ENDOPHL@IDE. 123
347 . Tarphius truncatus.
Tarphius truncatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 142 (1854).
—,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 47 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus rarissimus.
Evidently of the greatest rarity, the few specimens which I have
seen having been captured by myself in the damp sylvan regions of
Madeira proper—in company with the other species.
348. Tarphius Wolffii.
- Tarphius Wolffii, Woll., Append. hj. op. 21.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in castanetis longe supra urbem Fun-
chalensem 4 Dom. C. Wolff, M.D., repertus.
Discovered in the chestnut-woods at “the Mount,” in the south
of Madeira proper, by Dr. C. Wolff. The distinctive features which
separate it from the 7’. truncatus, to which it is closely allied, are
fully alluded to in the Appendix to this volume.
349. Tarphius sculptipennis.
Tarphius sculptipennis, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 46 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis sylvaticis rarissimus.
Occurs in the north of Madeira proper, where it appears to be very
rare, in damp sylvan spots of intermediate altitudes.
350. Tarphius testudinalis.
Tarphius testudinalis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 141 (1854).
—— —, Ii., Cat. Mad. Col, 46 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis editioribus rarissimus.
Likewise peculiar to the lofty sylvan districts of Madeira proper,
where it is extremely rare. |
351. Tarphius cicatricosus.
Tarphius cicatricosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 141 (1854).
—— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 45 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens rarissimus,
Found in similar localities as the last species, in Madeira proper,
and of about equal rarity.
124 ENDOPHLEIDZ.
352. Tarphius echinatus.
Tarphius echinatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 143 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 47 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis excelsis rarissimus.
Extremely scarce, and confined to the sylvan districts of Madeira
proper—my specimens having chiefly been collected in the vicinity
of the Pico da Suna, in the east of the island. :
353. Tarphius brevicollis.
Tarphius brevicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 144 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 48 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens rarissimus.
Of about equal rarity with the last species, and found (like it) in
the sylvan districts of Madeira proper—principally towards the east
of the island.
- 854. Tarphius rugosus.
Tarphius rugosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 144 (1854),
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 48 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis—vel castanetis vel lauretis
—rarissimus. |
Likewise peculiar to the sylvan regions of Madeira proper, where
it is of the greatest rarity. Until lately indeed I had seen but the
single example (taken by myself, I believe at the Ribeiro Frio) from
which my diagnosis was compiled in 1854; but two more have
recently been communicated by Dr. C. Wolff, captured in the chest-
nut-woods (at the Mount) above Funchal.
355. Tarphius explicatus.
Tarphius explicatus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 48 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis humidis excelsis rarissimus.
One of the rarest of the Tarphi, the only two specimens which T
have seen having been taken by myself in the north of Madeira
proper (in the dense, forest-region of the Montado dos Pecegueiros)
during July 1855.
356.. Tarphius deformis.
Tarphius deformis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 387, pl. 19. £.9 (1862).
— , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 127 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in intermediis sylvaticis preesertim lau-
retis late sed parce diffusus.
ENDOPHL@IDEZ. 125
A Canarian species, apparently peculiar to Teneriffe—where it is
widely, but sparingly, spread over the sylvan and subsylvan regions
of intermediate altitudes. I have taken it in the districts of the
Agua Mansa, Agua Garcia, and Taganana; and it was found by
Dr. Crotch (and afterwards by his brother) in the garden of their
house at Yeod el Alto, as well as in the Barranco below it*.
357. Tarphius camelus.
Tarphius camelus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 383, pl. 19. f. 2 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 125 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), in sylvaticis rarissimus.
The only two examples of this Tarphius which I have yet seen
were taken by myself (during February 1858) in the sylvan region
on the western slopes of Hierro, in the Canarian Group.
358. Tarphius canariensis.
Tarphius canariensis et erosus, Woll., Journ. of Ent, 383, 384, pl. 19.
f. 3 et 4 (1862).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 125 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., T’en., Palma), in sylvaticis presertim lau-
retis vulgaris.
A strictly Canarian Tarphius, and more widely spread over the
archipelago than any of the other species. I have taken it in the
sylvan and subsylvan districts of Grand Canary, Teneriffe (where it
occasionally abounds), and Palma—the examples from the latter
island differing slightly from the ordinary type, and constituting
what I had described (in my diagnosis) as a “ var. 3.” It is decidedly
more variable than any of the Canarian members of the genus
hitherto detected; for whilst most of the Tarphw are exceedingly
unstable in size (retaining their other features without much appa-
rent change), the present one fluctuates appreciably both in outline
and in the greater or less excavation of the posterior half of its
prothorax; and it was this latter circumstance that induced me to
* The T. deformis may perhaps be regarded as the representative at the Cana-
ries of the Madeiran T: explicatus. Nevertheless, although in their general contour,
greatly developed nodules, and densely scaly, wnsetose surfaces the two insects
have a good deal in common, they are specifically totally distinct. Thus the
T. deformis is much more rugosely granulated, its nodules and ridges (the latter
of which are almost obsolete in the explicatus) are very much more developed,
its prothorax and elytra are both of them relatively longer, and the former is
differently shaped—being straighter at the sides behind (although oblique),
more gradually rounded anteriorly, and more deeply trisinuate along its basal
margin.
126 ; ENDOPHL@ID.
describe as an additional species (under the name of erosus) what I
now believe cannot be regarded as more than an aberrant, and ex-
tremely exaggerated, state of the canariensis, in which the prothorax
is greatly and suddenly scooped out, on either side, behind. Indeed,
after a careful inspection of additional material, I am persuaded that
the form alluded to is merely a phasis which can be connected by
intermediate gradations with the ordinary type ; and I have conse-
quently suppressed it as a species.
359, Tarphius setosus.
Tarphius setosus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 17.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), in lauretis parum vulgaris.
As will be seen by a reference to the Appendix, this Tarphius was
detected by the Messrs. Crotch during their late researches at the
Canaries. It appears to be common in the damp sylvan districts of
Gomera, and possibly also in Hierro—though, on account of the dry-
ness of the season, and the lateness of their sojourn, in that island,
they obtained but a single example from the latter, It is more
nearly related to the 7’. canariensis than to any of the other species ;
but I have stated in my diagnostic observations what the characters
are which seem to separate it entirely from that insect.
360. Tarphius humerosus.
Tarphius humerosus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 19.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in lauretis editioribus rarissimus.
Likewise a Canarian species, and peculiar to Gomera—where, how-
ever, it appears to be extremely rare, the Messrs. Crotch, by whom
it was detected, having obtained but three examples during their
late researches in that island.
361. Tarphius affinis.
Tarphius affinis, Woll., Append. hay. op. 19.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in sylvaticis haud infrequens.
Like the 7’. humerosus (to which it a good deal allied) this Tar-
phius is apparently peculiar to Gomera, of the Canarian Group,—
where it was found by the Messrs. Crotch (more commonly than that
species, but by no means in abundance), during the summer of 1864,
in the laurel-woods of a high elevation.
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362. Tarphius abbreviatus.
Tarphius abbreviatus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 20.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in iisdem locis ac precedens sed multo
copiosior.
Apparently common in the laurel-regions of Gomera, at a high
elevation,—where it was met with abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch,
during their late Canarian explorations,
363. Tarphius quadratus.
‘ _ Tarphius quadratus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 384, pl. 19. f. 5 (1862).
» Id., Cat. Can. Col. 126 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in lauretis humidis editioribus raris-
simus.
This distinct Canarian Tarphius has been observed hitherto only
in Palma, where (during May and June of 1858) I met with it in
the laurel-region on the ascent to the Cumbre above Buenavista, as
well as in the Barranco de Galga.
364. Tarphius monstrosus.
Tarphius monstrosus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 20.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in lauretis humidis vulgaris.
A very large and well-defined species, which was discovered by
the Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian expedition, in the
laurel-regions of Gomera—where it appears to be common, at a high
elevation. 7
-365. Tarphius gigas.
Tarphius gigas, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 386, pl. 19. f. 7 (1862).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 126 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in humidis sylvaticis rarissimus.
Likewise a very large Tarphius, and essentially a Canarian one,
being peculiar to the sylvan regions of Teneriffe. It is evidently
extremely rare, the only two specimens which I have seen having
been taken on the mountains towards Taganana and Point Anaga,
during my sojourn there in May 1859.
366. Tarphius caudatus.
Tarphius caudatus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 386, pl. 19. f. 8 (1862).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 126 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in iisdem locis ac praecedens.
128 ENDOPHL@ID&.
This singular Tarphius is also a Teneriffan one, and confined (so
far as I have observed hitherto) to the sylvan mountains in the north-
east of the island—where, although local, it is not very uncommon.
367. Tarphius congestus.
Tarphius congestus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 385, pl. 19. f. 6 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 126 (1864).
Habitat Psmanlbites (Ten.), in sylvaticis intermediis preesertim pine-
tis hinc inde vulgaris.
‘The 7’, congestus seems to be characteristic of the pine-regions of
Teneriffe, though occasionally found in spots where the fir trees and
the laurel grow together. Its true habitat, however, is clearly the
Pinals ; for although I took it sparingly (during 1858 and 1859) at
the Agua Mansa, where the various laurels and the Pinus canariensis
are intermixed, the Messrs. Crotch have subsequently met with it in
profusion throughout the great Pinal which clothes the mountain-
slopes above Ycod el Alto, and which continues thence (almost with-
out intermission) to within a short distance of Ycod de los Vinhos.
368. Tarphius simplex.
Tarphius simplex, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i, 382, pl. 19. f. 1 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 124 (1864).
Habitat Charis tin (Ten.), in sylvaticis parum vulgaris.
The 7. simplex, which is likewise Canarian, seems peculiar to the
laurel-regions of Teneriffe—where it is pretty generally distributed,
and occasionally common.
Genus 109. PROSTHECA.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat, Hist. v. 254 (1860).
369. Prostheca aspera.
Prostheca aspera, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 255 (1860).
, Id. , Append. huj. op. 21.
Habitat ‘aistsibries (Mad.), semel tantum capta.
A single example captured near Funchal in Madeira proper by
the late Mr. Bewicke, is all that I have yet seen of this curious in-
sect (the structural characters of which are a good deal in accordance
with those of the European genera Pycnomerus and Xylolemus).
Whether it be of Luphorbia-infesting habits Iam unable to say ; but
COLYDIADZ., 129
such seems far from improbable, for the specimen was taken in the
immediate vicinity of some dried stems of the ZL. piscatoria which
had been brought (some months before) from Porto Novo, in the east
of the island.
Fam. 20. COLYDIADA.
Genus 110. AULONIUM.
Erichson, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 275 (1845).
370. Aulonium sulcicolle.
Aulonium sulcicolle, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 127 (1864). -
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), sub cortice Pini canari-
ensis rarissimum.
_ May perhaps be regarded as the Canarian representative of the A.
bicolor of Europe, though quite distinct from that insect specifically.
It is apparently very rare, and confined to the old Pinals of inter-
mediate and rather lofty altitudes. In such situations I have taken
it both in Teneriffe and Palma, beneath the loose rotting bark of
Pinus canariensis; and it was found by the Messrs. Crotch in the
remote, but elevated, Pinal in the south of Hierro.
Genus 111. AGLENUS.
Erichson, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 285 (1845).
371. Aglenus brunneus,
Hypophleeus? brunneus, Gyll., Ins, Suec. iii. 711 (1815).
aces brunneus, Lrich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 285 (1845).
— — , Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 254 (1860).
— ——,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 128 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (in Canaridé sola adhuc
haud observatus), preesertim sub recremento farris circa basin
acervorum tritici sparso, vulgaris.
The European A. brunneus is tolerably common, beneath refuse
generally, around Funchal in Madeira proper ; whilst at the Canaries
it is still more abundant, and almost certainly universal ; for although
it does not happen hitherto to have been observed in Grand Canary,
there can be no doubt that it must exist there (as in the other six
islands of the Group, in which it has been taken plentifully). Its
Canarian habitat is, principally, under the rubbish which has accu-
mulated around the base of corn-stacks.
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130 CUCUJIDA.
Genus 112. PL(@OSOMA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 147 (1854).
372. Pleosoma ellipticum.
Pleeosoma ellipticum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 148, tab. ix. f. 9 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 49 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus lignum
antiquum putridum parce destruens.
Peculiar (so far as observed hitherto) to Madeira proper, where it
occurs sparingly beneath the bark of trees and in rotten wood at in-
termediate and lofty elevations.
Genus 113. COSSYPHODES.
Westwood, Trans. Ent. Suc. Lond. i. 168 (1851).
373. Cossyphodes Wollastonii.
Cossyphodes Wollastonii, Westw., loc. cit. 170 (1851).
—— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 146, tab. iii. f. 3 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 49 (1857).
—— —,, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 127.
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (7'en., Gom.), formicarum
nidos hine inde in locis subinferioribus apricis colens.
Occurs in ants’ nests (particularly those of @cophthora pusilla,
Heer), in warm, sunny spots in the south of Madeira proper—where
it is occasionally far from uncommon. And I have also captured it
(though much more sparingly), in similar situations, in Teneriffe and
Gomera of the Canarian Group. It is an insect of very difficult lo-
cation in a natural system of arrangement, and is merely placed here
on account of its according better in some of its structural peculiarities
with the Colydiade (though far removed from them in other respects)
than perhaps with any Coleopterous family hitherto enunciated.
Fam. 21. CUCUJIDA.
Genus 114. CAULONOMUS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 147 (1862).
374. Caulonomus rhizophagoides.
Caulonomus rhizophagoides, Woll., loc. cit. 149, pl. 7. f. 2 (1862).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 129 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Ten., Gom., Hierro), sub cortice, necnon
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in ramulis emortuis, Hwphorbiarum, uni cum Europe, Aphan-
arthro, et cet., parce degens.
A Canarian insect peculiar to the rotten Euphorbias, and one which
will probably occur wherever the latter are to be found. Hitherto
however it has been detected only in Lanzarote, Teneriffe, Gomera
(where it was captured lately by the Messrs. Crotch), and Hierro.
It appears to be somewhat scarce.
Genus 115. LEAMOPHLEUS.
(Dejean) Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 815 (1845).
375. Lemophleus donacioides.
Leemophloeus Donacioides, Woll., Ins. Mad. 159, tab, iii. f. 8 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 52 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice arborum presertim in casta-
netis parce degens.
Occurs beneath bark, though sparingly, in the intermediate alti-
tudes of Madeira proper—particularly in the chestnut-woods of the
north*,
376. Lemophleus granulatus.
Leemophleeus granulatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 160 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 52 (1857).
—— —, Iad., Cat. Can. Col. 130 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma),
_sub cortice arborum presertim in lauretis, hinc inde sat vulgaris.
A widely spread species, which occurs beneath bark in the sylvan
regions both of Madeira proper and of the Canarian Group—where
it will probably be found universally wherever the laurel-forests still
remain, I haye taken it commonly in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and
Palma ; and it was captured by the Messrs. Crotch, during the sum-
mer of 1864, in Gomera. Although more particularly partial to the
laurels, it attaches itself to other trees likewise.
377. Lemophleus pusillus.
Cucujus minutus, Oliv. [nec Kugel. in Schneid. Mag. 1791-1794], Ent.
iv. bis, 8, 9 (1795).
pusillus, Schén., Syn. Ins. iii. 55 (1817).
* The L. donacioides is a good deal allied to the granulatus, but is rather larger
and darker, with the antennz a little longer and the elytra somewhat more trun-
cated behind. Its prothorax also is sensibly wider, though relatively more nar-
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1382 CUCUJIDA.
Lemophleeus pusillus, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 821 (1846).
—— ——,, Woll., Ins. Mad. 162 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 52 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Can., Ten.), cum fru-
mentariis et cet. in insulas certe introductus.
This little Lemophleus (which is a species liable to transportation, ~
with grain and other articles of commerce, throughout the civilized
world) occasionally teems in the storehouses of Funchal, in Madeira
proper; and I have taken it (though sparingly) in similar situations —
at Las Palmas in Grand Canary, as well as in 8* Cruz of Teneriffe.
378. Lemophleus ferrugineus.
Cucujus ferrugineus (Creutz.), Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iv. 232 (1831).
Leemophloeus ferrugineus, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii, 822 (1846).
— » Woll., Ins. Mad. 163 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 52 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens, ex alienis
introductus.
Also an introduced species (probably with grain, &c.), like the Z.
pusillus. Hitherto, however, it has been observed only in Madeira
proper, where it is occasionally common in houses and about various
kinds of stores.
379. Lemophleeus clavicollis.
Leemophlceus clavicollis et vermiculatus, Wol., Ins. Mad.161,165(1854).
et , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 52, 53 (1857).
—— ——, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 150 (1862).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col, 130 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub cortice
arborum necnon etiam plantarum, late sed vix copiose diffusus.
An almost universal insect throughout these Atlantic islands ; for
although at the Madeiran Group it has hitherto been detected only
in Madeira proper, we may nevertheless expect it to occur wherever
there are plants large enough to afford bark beneath which it can
secrete itself, At the Canaries it has been taken in the whole seven
islands of the archipelago, and I even met with it on the little rock
of Lobos (off the north of Fuerteventura) in the Bocayna Strait. It
is found under bark generally, whether of trees or plants, preferring
perhaps the various species of Huphorbia.
rowed posteriorly ; and its elytral lines are both more distinct and (at any rate
the inner ones) less evanescent in front. The pronotum, moreover, of its male
sex has usually two large impressions (or rounded foves) placed longitudinally
on either side of the hinder disk.
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380. Lemophleus axillaris.
Leemophlceus axillaris, Woll., Ins. Mad. 164, tab. iii. f. 7 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 53 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis rarissimus.
Occurs in the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, chiefly (I believe)
beneath the bark of laurels, where, however, it is extremely rare.
381. Lemophleus stenoides.
Laemophlous Stenoides, Woll., Ins. Mad. 165, tab. iii. f. 9 (1854).
—— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 53 (1857).
Halntat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens, rarissimus.
Like the last species, apparently peculiar to Madeira proper,—
occurring in the sylvan districts, though very rarely.
Genus 116. CRYPTAMORPHA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 156(1854).
382. Cryptamorpha muse.
et damn rae Woll., loc. ett. 157, tab. iv. £1 (1854).
Habitat Weatsbcones (a ad.), ‘sab fibris externis laxis Muse sapientum,
Linn., in apricis inferioribus occurrens.
This beautiful insect seems to reside peculiarly (or nearly so)
beneath the loose outer fibre of the Banana-stems,—in which situ-
dations it is not uncommon in low, sunny, cultivated grounds around
Funchal, in Madeira proper. Possibly therefore it may have been
introduced originally into the island, with one or other of the
various species of Banana.
Genus 117. PEDIACUS.
Shuckard, Elem. of Brit. Ent. i. 185 (1839).
383. Pediacus tabellatus.
Pediacus tabellatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 131 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub cortice rarissimus; semel tantum
captus.
The only specimen which I have yet seen of this insect was cap-
tured by myself (beneath the bark of a felled Spanish chestnut-tree)
at the Agua Mansa, in Teneriffe. Possibly it may be but a geo-
134. CUCUJIDR.
graphical state of the European P. depressus; but further material
would be necessary, for comparison, before such could be ascertained.
. Genus 118. XENOSCELIS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i, 151* (1862).
384. Xenoscelis deplanatus.
Pristoscelis deplanatus, Woll., loc. cit. 152, pl. 7. f. 3 (1862).
Xenoscelis deplanatus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 132 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), sub fibris Euphorbiarum
laxis latitans.
‘Detected in Teneriffe, Palma, and Hierro, of the Canarian Group
—where it is locally common, beneath the outer fibre of the dead
Euphorbias. On one occasion, however, (in Palma) I took a single
example under the bark of a pine-tree; but as that is the only
instance (so far as I am aware) in which the species has been
observed away from the Euphorbias, I believe that that particular
specimen must have taken shelter there accidentally, and I have
therefore no hesitation in regarding the insect as strictly of
Euphorbia-infesting habits. In Hierro it was captured abundantly
both by Mr. Gray and myself.
Genus 119. NAUSIBIUS.
(Schaum) Redtenbacher, Fna Austr. (edit. 2) 998 (1858),
385. Nausibius dentatus.
Corticaria dentata, Mshm, Ent. Brit. i. 108 (1802).
Silvanus dentatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 167 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 54 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 132 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten., Giom.), in
domibus, certe ex alienis introductus.
Clearly an importation into the islands, as indeed it is throughout
a large portion of the civilized world—occurring (frequently dead)
amongst various articles of commerce, about houses and stores. In
such situations it is met with occasionally in Madeira proper; and
it has been observed, under similar circumstances, in Lanzarote,
Teneriffe, and Gomera, of thg Canarian Group.
* The genus is there published as Pristoscelis; but it will be seen that subse-
quently (in my Canarian Catalogue) I altered it to Xenoscelis, the former name
having already been employed by Dr. Leconte.
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Genus 120. SILVANUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. iii. 19 (1807).
386. Silvanus surinamensis.
Dermestes surinamensis, Linn., Syst. Nat. i. 2. 565 (1767).
Anobium frumentarium, Fab., Mant. Ins. i. 39 (1787).
Dermestes 6-dentatus, Fub., Ent. Syst. i. 232 (1792).
Silvanus Surinamensis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 167 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad, Col, 54 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat, Can, Col. 133 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (in Ten. et Gom. solis
haud obseryatus), certe introductus; in domibus, granariis et
presertim sub recremento farris ad basin acervorum tritici
sparso, hine inde vulgaris.
An almost cosmopolitan insect, which has been naturalized in
Madeira proper through the medium of commerce, as well as at the
Canaries. In the latter Group indeed we may: be quite certain that
it is universal; for although I am not aware that it happens to have
been observed in either Teneriffe or Gomera, there can be no doubt
whatsoever that it must exist in both of them (as it does in the
other five islands of the archipelago). It occurs about houses and
granaries, and frequently teems beneath the refuse at the base of
corn-stacks.
387. Silvanus unidentatus.
Ips unidentata, Oliv., Ent. ii. 18. 12, pl. 1. f. 4 (1790).
ermestes unidentatus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 232 (1792).
Silvanus unidentatus, Lrich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 338 (1846).
, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 53 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in castanetis editioribus supra urbem
Funchalensem sub cortice laxo parce occurrens.
This European Silvanus occurs sparingly in Madeira proper, where
it was detected by the late Mr. Bewicke beneath the bark of Spanish
chestnut-trees on the mountains above Funchal. It is not unlikely
that it may have become accidentally naturalized there from more
northern latitudes.
388. Silvanus nubigena.
Silvanus nubigena, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 217 (1863).
—— — ,, Iid., Cat. Can. Col. 133 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), inter lapillos ramulosque emortuos sub
arbusculis Spartii nubigene humi jacentes, usque ad 9000's. m.
ascendens. Velocissime currit.
136 _ CRYPTOPHAGIDA.
Hitherto I have observed this interesting and~truly indigenous
Stlvanus only in the very elevated regions of Teneriffe which are
characterized by the presence of the Spartium nubigena, or
“ Retama ”’—from about 6000 to 9000 feet above the sea. It
occurs amongst the small stones and rotten sticks which accumulate
beneath the shrubs of the Retama in the dry cindery districts, run-
ning with the utmost rapidity. In such’situations I have taken it
on the lofty Cumbre (overlooking the Canadas) above Ycod el Alto,
as well as on the opposite heights above the Agua Mansa. It bears
a considerable resemblance, primd facie, to the European S. elon-
gatus ; but the points (some of them structural ones) which imme-
diately distinguish it from that species have been fully alluded to in
my diagnostic remarks.
389. Silvanus advena.
sie aay ferrugineus, Sturm, Cat. 127 (1826).
vena (Kunze), Waltl, in Silb. Rev. Ent. ii. 256 (1834).
Sileanns advena, Hrich., Nat. der Ins, Deutsch. iii. 389 (1846).
——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 168 (1854).
a , , Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 54 (1857). 7
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), sub quisquiliis in
cultis parce occurrens.
The European S. advena is not uncommon, under garden-refuse
and about houses, in Madeira proper; but the only Canarian ex-
ample which I have yet seen was captured by the Messrs. Crotch,
during the summer of 1864, at Souzal in Teneriffe—* out of thatch.”
Fam. 22. CRYPTOPHAGIDA:.
Genus 121. CRYPTOPHAGUS.
Herbst, Kaf. iv. 172 [script. Kryptophagus | (1792).
390. Cryptophagus saginatus.
Cryptophagus saginatus (Schiipp.), Sturm, Deutsch. Fna,xvi, 88 (1845).
, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 354 (184 6).
— —-_, , Woll,, ‘Cat. Mad. Col. 54 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad. ), certe ex alienis introductus; 4 Dom.
Bewicke parce captus.
Two specimens of this European Cryptophagus, captured by the
late Mr. Bewicke near Funchal in Madeira proper, are all that I
have yet seen from these Atlantic islands. Like the C. cellaris and
CRYPTOPHAGID®. 137
affinis, it has probably been naturalized from more northern lati-
tudes.
391. Cryptophagus cellaris.
Dermestes cellaris, Scopoli, Ent. Carn. 16 (1763).
Cryptophagus crenatus, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, xvi. 70 (1845).
— cellaris, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 8361 (1846).
a , Woll., Cat. Mad, Col, 55 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Y'en.), in domibus et
, granarlis parce occurrens.
Occurs sparingly in houses and granaries around Funchal in
Madeira proper, where (like the last species) it has doubtless been
introduced from Europe; and two examples of it were captured by
the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe. ;
392. Cryptophagus dentatus.
Kateretes dentatus, Hbst, Kaf. v. 15, tab. 45. f. 6 (1798).
Cryptophagus dentatus et pallidus, Sturm, Deut. Pna, xvi. 67,69 (1845).
, Erich,, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii, 364 (1846).
— — , Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 56 (1857). °
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 185 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses ( Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten., Gom.,
Palma), vel in cultis vel sub cortice laxo in lauretis editioribus
vulgaris.
The European C. dentatus is widely spread over these Atlantic
islands, where it would seem to have completely established itself—
occurring not merely in houses and under the refuse at the base
of corn-stacks, but (far more frequently) in the open country at a
comparatively high elevation, where it is common beneath the bark
of trees within the sylvan districts. In both of these situations it is
found in Madeira proper and at the Canaries, in the latter of which
we may be pretty sure that it is universal; for although it does not
happen to have been observed yet in either Grand Canary or Hierro
(where it must doubtless exist nevertheless), it has been captured
more or less abundantly in the other five islands of the archipelago.
Its presence in Gomera is on the authority of the Messrs. Crotch,
who met with it plentifully in the laurel-woods above Hermigua.
393. Cryptophagus affinis.
Cryptophagus affinis, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, xvi. 79 (1845).
, Evich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 860 (1846).
—— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 170 (1854).
138 ; CRYPTOPHAGIDA.
Cryptophagus affinis, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 57 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 136 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro), in
domibus ac granariis hine inde vulgaris.
Doubtless imported originally into the islands from more northern
latitudes ; nevertheless it is now widely spread, and rather common, —
about houses and granaries. In such situations it is often abundant
in Madeira proper, particularly amongst Indian corn; whilst at the
Canaries, although perhaps less plentiful, I have little doubt that it
will be found to be universal. Hitherto, however, it has been
observed only in Teneriffe, Gomera (where it was taken by the
Messrs. Crotch), and Hierro.
394. Cryptophagus obesulus.
Cryptophagus obesulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 136 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), preesertim sub recremento farris
circa basin acervorum tritici sparso hinc inde vulgaris.
Hitherto observed only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group—where, however, it is locally
common, under the rubbish at the base of corn-stacks. And I once
met with it beneath the refuse of a camels’ stable.
395. Cryptophagus impressus.
Cryptophagus impressus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 22.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 DD. Crotch bis deprehensus.
Two examples of this distinct Oryptophagus (which is fully
described in the Appendix) were captured by the Messrs. Crotch in
Teneriffe, during their late trip to the Canaries; but they are all
that I have yet seen.
396. Cryptophagus fusiformis.
Cryptophagus fusiformis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i, 156 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 137 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), rarior ; preecipue sub cortice Huphorbi-
arum in locis editioribus degens.
A Canarian Cryptophagus which I have detected hitherto only in
Teneriffe, where moreover it would seem to be scarce. It occurs in
the higher elevations, and has more the appearance of being truly
CRYPTOPHAGIDA. 189
indigenous than any of the preceding species—the few examples
which I have seen haying been taken principally (if not indeed
entirely) beneath the bark of Euphorbias on the mountains to the
north of S@ Cruz.
397. Cryptophagus nitiduloides.
Cryptophagus Nitiduloides, Woll., Ins. Mad. (Append.) 618 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 58 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice in lauretis humidis editioribus
rarissimus ; certe indigenus.
Peculiar to the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where it
appears to be truly indigenous and extremely rare—the few speci-
mens hitherto detected having been taken from beneath the bark of
laurels in damp and remote spots. It was first captured in 1851 (by
the Rev. R. T. Lowe) at the Ribeiro Frio, and was found subsequently
(by myself) in the north of the island.
398. Cryptophagus hesperius.
Cryptophagus hesperius, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 217 (1863).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 137 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), valde indi-
genus; in sylvaticis subsylvaticisque vulgaris.
A strictly Canarian species which has been taken in all the islands
of the Group except the two eastern ones, Lanzarote and Fuerteven-
tura. It is a truly indigenous insect, occurring (often very abun-
dantly) in sylvan and subsylvan spots of intermediate altitudes.
The examples from Hierro (where I captured a single specimen,
in February 1858, and whence several more are now before me
which were taken by the Messrs. Crotch) have their punctation just
perceptibly stronger and denser, their pubescence a little longer
and more erect, and their elytra a trifle convexer and more fusiform
(or rounded off at the shoulders); but I do not believe that they
represent more than a slight insular phasis of the hesperius. Never-
theless in my Canarian Catalogue I defined them as the “var. f.
occidentalis” ; so that if they should prove hereafter to be specifi-
cally distinct, the species of which they are the exponents will have
to stand under that name.
Genus 122. MNIONOMUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 188 (1864).
140 CRYPTOPHAGIDE.
399. Mnionomus ellipticus.
Mnionomus ellipticus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 138 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Yen.), inter muscos et sub foliis marcidis in
lauretis editioribus parce occurrens. 7
A Canarian insect which I have observed hitherto only in the
sylvan districts of Teneriffe, where it occurs beneath fallen leaves
and amongst damp moss in the laurel-woods of intermediate alti-
tudes. It is clearly, however, both local and rare ; for it escaped the
researches of the Messrs. Crotch, and the only regions in which I
have myself taken it are Las Mercedes and the Agua Garcia*.
Genus 123. PARAMECOSOMA.
Curtis, ix Ent. Mag. i. 186 (1833).
400. Paramecosoma simplex.
Paramecosoma simplex, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 59 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 141 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Ten., Gom.,
Hierro), sub quisquiliis degens.
Rather common in Madeira proper, principally under garden-
refuse about Funchal; but at the Canaries, where it has been taken.
in Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro, it appears to be
less abundant—though probably, when searched for in the right
localities, it will be found to be pretty general throughout that
Group. Indeed the Messrs. Crotch report it as somewhat plentiful
in Gomera; but in Fuerteventura, where I obtained it beneath the
refuse of a camels’ stable, it is decidedly scarce. I have seen but
one specimen from Teneriffe, and one from Hierro—both of which
were captured by the Messrs. Crotch.
Genus 124, LEUCOHIMATIUM.
Rosenhauer, Die Thiere Andalus. 179 (1856).
401. Leucohimatium elongatum.
Paramecosoma elongata, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, xviii. 72, pl. 342. f. a. A.
(1846).
* In my diagnosis of this insect I omitted to call attention to the fact that
each elytron has a slight tendency to have a longitudinal subglabrous line down
its entire length, at some distance from the suture. In a specimen now before
me, which was collected in Teneriffe by the Messrs. Crotch, this line is quite
evident (and has almost the appearance of being somewhat raised); but in the
examples from which my description was compiled it is so extremely faint as to
be scarcely appreciable, and consequently I altogether failed to observe it.
CRYPTOPHAGIDEA. 141
‘Paramecosoma elongata, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 371 (1846).
Leucohimatium angustum, Rosenh., loc. cit. 179 (1856).
elongatum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 290 (1862).
ae mi 7 Cat. Can. Col. 140 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses oe) et Canarienses (Palma), sub lapidibus
rarissimus.
This European insect is of the greatest rarity in these Atlantic
islands, nevertheless it occurs both at the Madeiran and Canarian
Groups. Indeed three Atlantic specimens are all that I have yet
seen,—two of which were taken by the late Mr. F. A. Anderson,
above Funchal, in Madeira proper; whilst the third was captured by
myself at the Canaries, below Argual on the western side of Palma.
Genus 125. HYPOCOPRUS.
Motschulsky, Bull. de Moscou, 72 [ script. Upocoprus] (1839).
402. Hypocoprus latridioides.
py se a lathidioides, Mots., loc. cit. 73, tab. v. f. d-p'" (1839).
mecinomus Hochuthii, Chaud., Bull. de Mos. ii. 206 (1845).
Migalene caucasicum, Kolen., Melet. Ent. iii. 43 (1845).
Hypocoprus Hochuthii, Woll., ’ Cat. Can. Col. 141 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), sub quisquiliis in intermediis
rarissimus,
This minute and somewhat scarce European insect occurs very
rarely at the Canaries, where, however, it altogether escaped my own
observation. Three examples only have come beneath my notice
hitherto. They were taken by the Messrs. Crotch—two at Ycod el
Alto in Teneriffe, and the third in Gomera.
403. Hypocoprus Motschulskii.
Hypocoprus Motschulskii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 174 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 59 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P? S?), semel tantum repertus ; an preecedentis
varietas? Ex specimine tamen unico et forsan immaturo vix
adjudicare licet.
The only specimen which I have seen of this Hypocoprus was
captured by myself (during 1849) in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran
Group; and inasmuch as the H. latridioides has now been detected
at the Canaries, I cannot but feel it probable that the Porto Santan
insect may after all be conspecific with it. Nevertheless, as there
certainly do seem to be a few small characters (some of which I
142 - CRYPTOPHAGIDA.
alluded to in my ‘ Ins. Mad,’) which appear to separate the unique
Porto Santan individual from a Gomeran one at present in my pos-
session, I think perhaps, since the former has already been described
as distinct, that it would not be desirable to assign it absolutely to the
latridioides—at any rate until further material has been obtained*.
Genus 126. ATOMARTIA.
(Kirby) Steph., IU. Brit. Ent. iii. 64 (1880).
404. Atomaria pilosula.
Atomaria pilosula, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 142 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in montibus valde elevatis rarissima.
The only example which I have seen of this Atomaria was cap-
tured by myself in Teneriffe, on the elevated Cumbre adjoining the
Cafiadas, more than 8000 feet above the sea. It is closely allied to
the A. canariensis; but I believe that the distinctions alluded to in
my diagnosis will separate it from that species.
405. Atomaria canariensis.
Atomaria canariensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 142 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), sat vulgaris; in locis inferioribus
intermediisque degens.
Although nowhere very common, this Atomaria is universal
throughout the low and (more especially) intermediate elevations of
the Canarian Group—in the whole seven islands of which it has
been taken, more or less abundantly. It is a variable insect, both
in size and hue.
406. Atomaria laticollis.
Atomaria laticollis, Woll., Append. huj. op. 22.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in intermediis 4 DD. Crotch deprehensa.
Like the last, a Canarian Atomaria and truly indigenous—having
been captured by the Messrs. Crotch at Ycod el Alto in Teneriffe,
* If the Porto Santan specimen be quite mature (which I think, however, is
extremely doubtful), the H. Motschulskii would appear to be of a ferruginous-
brown, instead of black. Judging also from my unique type, it is (if anything)
a trifle larger than the Hochuthii, with its antenne a little longer, and its head
perhaps somewhat more developed. Its elytra likewise seem to be appreciably
straighter at the sides, or more parallel, and rather less abbreviated. Still, dif-
ferences such as these, in an insect so minute, and with merely a solitary example
for comparison, may possibly be more apparent than real.
CRYPTOPHAGID A. 143
during the summer of 1864. A reference to my diagnosis given in
the Appendix will show that it is an exceedingly peculiar and well-
defined species.
407. Atomaria pusilla.
Dermestes pusillus, Payk., Fauna Suec. i. 295 (1798).
Silpha pheogaster et evanescens, Mshm., Ent. Brit. 125,126 (1802).
Atomaria pusilla, Hrich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 397 (1846).
» Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. iv. 71 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), forsan ex Europa introducta; exemplar
unicum sub ligno in montibus supra Funchal nuper detexit cl.
C. Wolff, M.D.
Only a solitary example of this common European Atomaria has —
been captured hitherto in these Atlantic Groups. It was found in
Madeira proper, beneath a log of wood in the cultivated district at
“the Mount,” above Funchal; and its discovery is due to the late
researches of Dr. C. Wolff, to whom we are indebted for three more
additions* to the Madeiran fauna. Dr. Wolff is of opinion, from the
circumstances under which he found it, that the specimen could hardly
have been an introduced one; nevertheless I suspect that, like many
other minute Coleoptera easy of transmission (in boxes of plants, &c.)
from more northern latitudes, the species at all events is probably of
recent establishment in the island.
408. Atomaria munda.-
Atomaria munda, Lrich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch, iii. 338 (1846).
—— ——,, Redt., Fna Austr. 195 (1849).
, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. iv. 64 (1857).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 60 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Zen.), in intermediis
rarissima.
—_——_
A European Atomaria which occurs very sparingly, at intermediate
elevations, both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups. In Madeira
proper I have taken it at S. Antonio da Serra; and in Teneriffe it
was captured, during the summer of 1864, by the Messrs. Crotch,
at Ycod el Alto.
7 409. Atomaria apicalis.
Atomaria apicalis, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 395 (1846).
— —,, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. iv. 78 (1857).
—— —, l., Cat. Mad. Col. 61 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) rarissima; semel tantum lecta.
* Namely, the Tarphius Wolffii, Woll.; the Lixus anguinus? Linn. ; and the
Procas picipes, Mshm.
144 CRYPTOPHAGIDA.
Hitherto I have seen but a single Atlantic specimen of this Euro-
pean Atomaria. It was captured by myself, during the summer of
1855, in Madeira proper; but as it was taken in so remote a district
as the Boa Ventura (though certainly in the neighbourhood of culti-
vated grounds), I can scarcely suppose that it had been accidentally |
imported into the island.
410. Atomaria rubricollis.
Atomaria ruficollis*, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 143 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub foliis dejectis in sylvaticis humidis
editioribus parce occurrens,
This beautiful Canarian Atomaria occurs beneath fallen leaves,
&c., in the damp sylvan districts of intermediate and lofty elevations.
Under such circumstances I have taken it in Teneriffe, where it was
met with likewise by the Messrs. Crotch during the summer of 1864.
411. Atomaria venusta.
Atomaria venusta, Woll., Append. huj. op. 23.
Habitat Canarienses (G'om.), & DD. Crotch sub quisquiliis foliisque
dejectis nuper reperta.
Detected by the Messrs. Crotch (during their late Canarian cam-
paign) in Gomera. At first sight it closely resembles the A. rubri-
collis, of which perhaps it may be regarded as the Gomeran repre-
sentative ; but the many characters which (when carefully inspected)
separate it therefrom have been fully pointed out in the Appendix
to this volume.
412. Atomaria bulbosa.
Atomaria bulbosa, Woll., Append. huj. op. 24.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), & DD. Crotch estate a.p. 1864 sat
copiose lecta.
Found hitherto only in Gomera, of the Canarian Group, where an
extensive series (now before me) was captured during the summer of
1864 by the Messrs. Crotch.
* Having already described this insect minutely, I may be permitted to alter
its name to rubricollis without giving a fresh diagnosis; for although the title of
ruficollis has already sunk into a mere synonym amongst the European Atfomarie,
still, inasmuch as it was employed by Panzer (vide Fna Germ. 99. 13) for the
nigripennis of Paykull, it of course cannot properly be again made use of in the
same genus.
CRYPTOPHAGIDA. 145
413. Atomaria insecta.
Atomaria insecta, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 61 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub foliis marcidis in sylvaticis humidis
editioribus rarissima.
A Madeiran Atomaria belonging, like the following one, to an
indigenous and rather peculiar type. It has been found only in
Madeira proper, where it occurs (though very rarely) beneath damp
leaves and refuse in the sylvan districts of a high elevation. The
Lombarda das Vacas is the principal region in which I have ob-
served it, on the mountains to the east of Sao Vicente, in the north of
the island,
414. Atomaria alternans.
Ephistemus alternans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 177 (1854).
Atomaria alternans, Jd., Cat. Mad. Col. 62 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac precedens sed
frequentior.
Likewise peculiar to the sylvan regions of Madeira proper, where
it occurs in the same kind of places as the A. insecta, but (although
decidedly scarce) somewhat more frequently. ,
Genus 127. EPISTEMUS.
(Westwood) Steph., Zl. Brit. Ent. ii. 167 (script. Ephistemus | (1829).
415, Epistemus gyrinoides.
Dermestes gyrinoides, Mshm., Ent. Brit. 77 (1802).
Phalacrus dimidiatus, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, ii. 85, t. 32. f. p (1807).
Ephistemus gyrinoides, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ii. 168 (1829).
—— dimidiatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 176 (1854).
—— gyrinoides, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 63 (1857).
Epistemus gyrinoides, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 144 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), sub
quisquiliis haud infrequens.
The £. gyrinoides, so universal throughout Europe, is widely
spread over these islands; and though nowhere very abundant, never-
theless, when searched for in the proper localities, it will probably
be found to be nearly universal in both Groups. Hitherto it has
been detected only in Madeira proper; and in Grand Canary, Tene-
riffe, and Gomera, of the Canarian archipelago.
146 _ LATRIDIADZA.
Fam. 23. LATRIDIADZ.
Genus 128. CHOLOVOCERA.
Motschulsky, Bull. de Moscou, 177 (1888).
416. Cholovocera Mader.
Coccinella succina, Heineken, in litt.
Cholovocera Maderse, Westw., in litt.
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 180, tab. x. f. 1 (1854),
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 64 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissima; 4 cl. Heineken, M.D., semel
reperta,
The single example, captured many years ago by the late Dr.
Heineken in Madeira proper, is all that has yet been brought to
light of this insect ; which is a somewhat remarkable fact, when we
consider how long and carefully the islands of the Madeiran Group
have now been (at intervals) investigated. Yet there is no reason
for suspecting that it was taken elsewhere, for the species has not
been observed in any other country. In all probability it is an
inhabitant of ants’ nests.
Genus 129. ANOMMATUS.
Wesmael, Bull. de Acad. de Brucell, ii. 339, tab. 4 (1836).
417. Anommatus 12-striatus.
Lyctus 12-striatus, Miill., in Germ. Mag. iv. 190 (1821).
Anonmatus terricola, Wesm., loc. cit. 339 (1836).
—— 12-striatus, Hrich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch, iii. 286 (1845).
» Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vy. 258 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub ligno recenter secto truncisque
arborum prolapsis in cultis intermediis rarissimus.
This minute European insect has been observed hitherto only in
Madeira proper, of all these Atlantic islands,—where it was detected
by myself, during December 1858, beneath the trunk of a felled
cherry-tree which was lying on the damp ground at the bottom of
the Curral das Freiras ; subsequently, however, it has been eaptured
by Senhor Moniz, under the chippings of Spanish chestnut-trees at
St Anna, in the north of the island *.
* For observations on the structure and affinities of Anommatus, compare my
remarks in the ‘ Ann. of Nat. Hist.’ (3rd series) v. pp. 257 & 258.
LATRIDIADA, 147
Genus 130. HOLOPARAMECUS.
Curtis, in Ent. Mag. i. 186 (1833).
—§ I. Antenne 9- et 10- (an secundum sexum ?) articulate.
418. Holoparamecus Kunzii.
Calyptobium Kunzei, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, i. (1843).
Holoparamecus Kunzei, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 259 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), circa urbem Funchalensem rarissimus.
The H. Kunzii, which seems to occur sparingly in many distant
parts of the civilized world, and which (like most of the Holopara-
meci) is eminently liable to accidental dispersion through human
agencies, is found occasionally about houses and amongst garden-
refuse around Funchal in Madeira proper; but it has not yet been
detected in any of the other islands. Like the H. singularis, its
antenne are sometimes 9- and at others 10-articulate,—a variation
which is probably a sexual one, though this has not yet been posi-
tively ascertained. That the variation, however, exists in the Kunzit,
no less than in the singularis, I have lately satisfied myself by a
most careful observation; though when I compiled my Canarian
Catalogue I was under the impression (vide p. 146) that the antennse
of the Kunzei were in all instances 10-jointed.
419. Holoparamecus singularis.
Silvanus singularis, Beck, Beitr. zur Baierisch. Insectenf. (1817).
Amphibolonarzron difficile, Villa, Cat. Col. Eur. 26 (1833).
Holoparamecus depressus, Curt., Lint. Mag. i. 186 (1833).
a , Id., Brit. Ent, xiii. 614 (1836).
Calyptobium Vill, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, i. 243 (1843).
Holoparamecus singularis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 145 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), rarissime ; sub quisquiliis semel captus.
The only Atlantic specimen which I have seen of this minute
insect (which is widely, though sparingly, diffused over Europe and
the north of Africa) was captured by myself from under vegetable
refuse in the north of Lanzarote, in the Canarian Group.
§ IL. Antenne semper 11-articulate.
420. Holoparamecus caularum.
Calyptobium caularum, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de F., i. 244 (1843).
, Redt., Fna Austr. 204 (1849).
Holoparamecus caularum, Woll., Cat: Can. Col. 144 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), sub quisquiliis semel tantum lectus.
Bs
148 LATRIDIAD&.
As in the case of the last species, the only Atlantic example of
this European Holoparamecus which has yet come beneath my notice
I captured in the north of Lanzarote, in the Canarian Group—
from under vegetable refuse, near Haria.
421. Holoparamecus niger.
Calyptobium nigrum, Chevrier, in litt.
, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, i. 246 (1843).
Holoparamecus niger, Woll., Ins. Mad. 182 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 64 (1857).
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 145 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S*) et Canarienses (7'en.), sub lapi-
dibus in inferioribus ac paululum elevatis precipue latens.
The H. niger, which occurs in Sicily, is common at the Madeiras—.
where it is usually to be met with under stones and scoriz, in sunny
spots of low and intermediate altitudes. Hitherto it has been taken
only in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, but we may expect to find
it on the Desertas likewise. At the Canaries, however, it is decidedly
scarce, where, indeed, it entirely escaped my own researches; but
two examples were captured by Dr. Crotch, during the spring of
1862, in Teneriffe.
Genus 131. CORTICARIA.
Marsham, Ent. Brit. 106 (1802).
422. Corticaria pubescens.
Latridius pubescens, Zdhg., in litt.
, Gyll., Ins. Suec. iv. 125 (1827).
Corticaria pubescens, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iii. 106 (1830).
, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vy. 260 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Jen.), sub recremento
culmi necnon in cultis circa domos hine inde occurrens.
I have not myself observed this common European Corticaria in
any of these Atlantic islands; nevertheless it was taken on several
occasions by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper, and a few
specimens have been found by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe
(namely, “in thatch at Souzal’’) during their late Canarian campaign.
We may expect it, therefore, to occur pretty generally if searched
for in the right situations.
423. Corticaria fulva.
Latridius fulvus (Chevr.), Villa, Cat. Col. Eur. 45 (1833).
-_——_.
LATRIDIADZ. 149
- Corticaria fulva, Mann., in Germ. Zeit. fiir die Ent. v. 42 ssc
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 185 (1854).
—— ——' Iid., Cat. Mad. Col, 65 (1857).
—— ——} Id., Cat. Can. Col. 146 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten.), forsan in-
troducta ; in domibus et granariis parce occurrens.
The European C. fulva occurs sparingly (in and about houses)
both at the Madeiran and Canarian Groups, where it has probably
become established from more northern latitudes. It has been taken
in Madeira proper, of the former, and in Lanzarote and Teneriffe, of
the latter; but we may expect to meet with it pretty generally
throughout the islands, except those which are uninhabited.
424, Corticaria crenicollis. ,
Corticaria crenicollis ?, Mann.,in Germ. Zeit. fiir die Ent. v. 37 (1844).
— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 185 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 64 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), semel reperta; vix, nisi fallor, preece-
dentis varietas.
A single example, taken many years ago in Madeira proper, em-
bodies the whole evidence that I possess for the admission of this Euro-
pean Corticaria amongst the Atlantic Coleoptera. And considering
also that I am far from satisfied that even that specimen has been
correctly determined, I cannot but feel a suspicion that perhaps after
all the C. crenicollis should not properly be included in the Madeiran
Catalogue. Yet the individual on which its insertion rests (and
which was originally identified with the crenicollis by Motschulsky)
does not, I think, accord sufficiently with the fulva to be regarded
as even an accidental variety of that insect. But it is quite possible
that such may be the case; and I would therefore merely wish to
state that further material is greatly required before the species can
be looked upon as an undoubted member of our fauna.
425. Corticaria maculosa.
Corticaria maculosa, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 408 (1858).
—, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 186 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 147 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (in Can. sola haud obser-
vata), passim; ab oré maritima usque ad 8000’ s. m. ascendens.
Widely spread over the low and intermediate districts of Madeira
proper; whilst at the Canaries there cannot be a question that it is
150 LATRIDIADZE.
universal, Grand Canary (where, however, we may be quite sure that
it exists) being the only island of the seven in which it does not
happen to have been observed. In the other six islands of the archi-
pelago, indeed, I have myself captured it, and in some of them it has
been taken likewise by others. And I even met with it on the little
rock of Lobos (in the Bocayna Strait), off the north of Fuerteventura.
It occurs in many different situations (under the bark of Euphor-
bias, and elsewhere) from the sea-level to an altitude of at least
8000 feet; and it varies from a brightly maculated to a pale-ferru-
ginous state. |
426. Corticaria serrata.
Dermestes serratus, Payk., Fna Suec. i. 300 (1798).
Corticaria rotulicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 184 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 64 (1857).
— serrata, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 148 (1864).
‘Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.,
HMierro), in cultis et precipue sub recremento farris ad basin
acervorum tritici sparso hinc inde vulgaris.
The common European C. serrata has probably been naturalized
in these islands from more northern latitudes. It occurs principally
about cultivated grounds and beneath the refuse at the base of corn-
stacks, though it has likewise established itself in less inhabited
districts. In such situations it is found in Madeira proper, as also
in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Hierro, of the Cana-
rian Group. It will most likely, however, be met with almost uni-
versally if searched for in the proper localities.
427. Corticaria inconspicua.
Corticaria inconspicua, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 260 (1860).
——,, Id., Append. huj. op. 24.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in hortis et circa domos precipue degens ;
vix precedentis varietas minor, depauperata, inconspicua.
Found in Madeira proper, about out-houses and cultivated grounds
—much in the same way as the last species, to which, indeed, it is
very closely allied. Iscarcely think, however, that it can be a small
or depauperated state of the serrata ; for its characters (such as they
are) seem to remain constant. It has been met with around Funchal,
and at 8. Antonio da Serra; but it is the former district in which it
has been observed most plentifully,—it having occurred in abund-
ance, amongst some old bones, in Mr. Leacock’s garden at the Quinta
de Sao Joao.
LATRIDIADZ. 151
«428. Corticaria rotundicollis.
Corticaria rotundicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 186 (1854).
— — , I., Cat. Mad. Col. 65 (1857),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus parce occurrens.
Observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it occurs spa-
ringly within the sylvan districts of intermediate and rather lofty
elevations.
429. Corticaria angulata.
Corticaria angulata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 148 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), hinc inde haud infrequens.
A Canarian species which I have detected hitherto only in Lan-
zarote, Fuerteventura, and Grand Canary, where, however, it is
locally far from uncommon,
430. Corticaria curta.
Corticaria truncatella? (Mots.), Mann., in Germ. Zeitsch. v. 59 (1844).
— curta, Woll., Ins. Mad. 187 (1854).
— — , Id. Cat. Mad. Col. 65 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 149 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (in Chao soli non observata) et Canarienses (in
HMeerro soli haud detecta), late sed vix copiose diffusa.
Although nowhere very abundant, this seems to be the universal
Corticaria of these islands—in the whole of which I have no doubt
that it will be found to occur. Already indeed it has been observed
in every one of the Madeiran islands except the Flat Deserta (or Ilheo
Chao), and in all the Canarian ones except Hierro; so that we may
feel pretty sure that it is quite universal. :
It is a European species, and has lately been captured in England
by Mr, Brewer—who considered it to be the truncatella, Mann. If
this should prove to be correct, of course the name of curta will have
to be suppressed; but as I am informed by Mr. Rye that the British
examples do not by any means accord with Mannerheim’s diagnosis,
I cannot alter the title under which I described the Atlantic insect
until this question has been properly decided.
431. Corticaria tenella,
Corticaria tenella, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 150 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), passin.
152 LATRIDIAD..
A rather insignificant little Corticaria which is widely spread over
the Canarian Group, in all the islands of which it has been detected
except the two eastern ones—Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
432. Corticaria fagi.
Corticaria Fagi, Woll.,. Ins. Mad. 188 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 65 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis intermediis presertim cas-
tanetis hine inde vulgaris.
A little species much allied to (though perfectly distinct from) the
European C. elongata, and one which has been observed hitherto
only in the wooded regions of Madeira proper—particularly in the
north of the island. It seems to be attached principally to the
Spanish chestnut-trees.
Genus 132. LATRIDIUS.
Herbst, Natursyst. v. 8 (1793).
433. Latridius assimilis.
Lathridius assimilis, Mann., in Germ. Zeit. fiir die Ent. v. 98 (1844).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 189 (1854).
—— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col 65 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), preecipue in cultis parce degens.
ny
The European Z. assimilis occurs sparingly in Madeira proper,
principally within the cultivated districts.
434, Latridius minutus.
Tenebrio minutus, Zinn., Nat. Syst. ii. 675 (1767).
Lathridius minutus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 190 (1854).
, Ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 65 (1857).
Latridius minutus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 151 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palm.,
Merro) vulgaris.
The Z. minutus, so general throughout Europe, and so widely
spread in distant parts of the world, is doubtless all but universal in
these Atlantic islands (where, most likely, it has been established
from more northern latitudes). Nevertheless at the Madeiran
Group it has been observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where
it abounds at low and intermediate altitudes. At the Canaries it is
somewhat less common, yet probably universal—Lanzarote and
LATRIDIADA. 153
Fuerteventura being the only islands of the seven in which it does
not happen as yet to have been detected.
435. Latridius opacipennis.
Latridius opacipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 151 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis semel tantum repertus.
A single specimen, captured at the Agua Garcia in Teneriffe,
embodies all that I yet know concerning this Latridius ; and peculiar
as its characters most unquestionably are, I nevertheless cannot feel
perfectly satisfied that it may not be some very anomalous, accidental
(or even abortive) form of the minutus. At any rate further evidence
is much needed in order to ascertain for certain that its features are
constant, and not the result of any lusus Nature.
436. Latridius transversus.
Ips transversa, Oliv., Ent. ii. 18. 20 (1790).
Lathridius transversus, Mann., in Germ. Zeit. fiir die Ent. v. 94 (1844).
—— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 191 (1854).
— — , lad.. Cat. Mad, Col. 66 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), preecipue in cultis rarior.
A most abundant European insect, but one which has been ob-
served hitherto only in Madeira proper of all the Atlantic islands.
There, however, it is widely spread, though somewhat scarce, and has
probably been naturalized from more northern latitudes.
437. Latridius delectus. |
Lathridius delectus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 409 (1858).
Latridius delectus, Id., Append. hj. op. 25.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), preecipue in subinferioribus sat rarus.
Occurs sparingly around Funchal, in Madeira proper; but it has
not yet been detected in any of the other islands. In Mr. Leacock’s
garden at the Quinta de Sao Joao it was taken abundantly by the
late Mr. Bewicke, beneath the dead leaves (and refuse) of Sugar-
canes,
438. Latridius ruficollis.
Corticaria ruficollis, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 111 (1802).
Lathridius liliputanus, Mann., in Germ. Zeit. fiir die Ent. v. 85 (1844).
-ruficollis, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 66 (1857).
Latridius ruficollis, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 152 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz.), sub quisquiliis
recrementoque foeni hinc inde occurrens.
154 LATRIDIADE,
A European Latridius which occurs, very locally, both at the
Madeiras and Canaries. Though probably if searched for in the right
situations (beneath the refuse, around the base of hay-stacks), it
would be found to be pretty general, as yet it has been observed
only in Madeira proper, and in Lanzarote of the Canarian Group.
Genus 133. METOPHTHALMUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 192 (1854).
439. Metophthalmus asperatus.
Metophthalmus asperatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 193, tab. iv. f. 4 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 67 (1857).
—— —,, ld., Append. huj. op. 25.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice arido laxo necnon inter lig-
num antiquum pulverulentum in sylvaticis intermediis occurrens.
Found in the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where it occurs
amongst dry rotten wood, and under mouldy bark, at intermediate
altitudes. In such situations it appears to feed upon some kind of
minute Cryptogam, or perhaps a Zhallus, with the white particles of
which it is often (particularly on the underside) densely powdered*.
440. Metophthalmus ferrugineus.
Metophthalmus ferrugineus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 26.
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), 4 DD. Crotch sat copiose repertus.
Captured abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch in Hierro, the most
western island of the Canarian Group, where it would seem to re-
present the M. encaustus of Teneriffe and Gomera.
441, Metophthalmus encaustus.
Metophthalmus encaustus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 26.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), inter lignum antiquum et sub foliis
aridis dejectis degens.
Likewise a Canarian species, occurring in the sylvan districts of
Teneriffe and Gomera,—in the latter ef which the Messrs. Crotch
lately met with it abundantly, by sifting dead leaves and other dry
refuse.
* Specimens of the Mould amongst which I captured a profusion of the M.
asperatus, in the dry tinder-like wood of an old Til-tree at the Ribeiro Frio, were
submitted to the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, who identified it with the Rhinotrichum
Bloxhami, Berk.
MYCETOPHAGID. 155
442, Metophthalmus sculpturatus.
Metophthalmus sculpturatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 290 (1862).
— — , ld., Append. huj. op. 26.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo arido in intermediis
captus.
Detected abundantly by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper
—hbeneath the bark of plane-trees at the Palmeira, on the mountains
to the east of Funchal. It may be looked upon as the representative
at Madeira of the Canarian M. encaustus.
443. Metophthalmus exiguus.
Metophthalmus exiguus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 261 (1860).
— —, ld., Append. hw). op. 27.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. Bewicke inter Huphorbias fractas .
desiccatas antiquas semel deprehensus.
Hitherto unique, the only example which I have’ seen having been
taken by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper—amongst some
old Huphorbia-rubbish which he had brought from the east of the
island. Whether its presence there was merely accidental, or whether
(as is more likely) the species is of Huphorbia-infesting habits, it is
of course impossible without further evidence to decide.
Fam, 24. MYCETOPHAGIDZ,
Genus 134. BERGINUS.
(Dejean) Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 405 (1846).
444. Berginus tamarisci.
Berginus Tamarisci, Dej., in litt.
——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 195 (1854).
—— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 69 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P#? S*), in inferioribus intermediisque
parce occurrens.
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes which occurs rather sparingly
in the Madeiran Group—namely in Madeira proper and Porto Santo
(at low and intermediate elevations).
Genus 135. MYRMECOXENUS.
Chevrolat, in Sib, Rev. iii. 267 (script. Myrmechixenus]| (1835).
156 MYCETOPHAGID A.
445. Myrmecoxenus picinus.
Myrmechoxenus picinus, Awbé, Ann. Soc. Ent. de Fr., viii. 330 (1850).
Myrmecoxenus picinus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 265 (1860).
sordidus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 152 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert.), sub quisquiliis
rarissimus.,
An insect which ‘occurs sparingly in Madeiran latitudes, and of
which I have seen hitherto but three Atlantic examples. Two.of
them were taken by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper, in his
garden above Funchal; and the remaining one by myself in Fuerte-
ventura of the Canarian Group, from beneath the refuse of a camels’
stahle in the Rio Palmas.
Genus 136. MYCETAA.,
(Kirby) Steph., Il Brit. Ent. iii. 80 (1830).
446. Mycetza hirta.
Dermestes fumatus, Mshm [nec Linn. nae Ent. Brit. 65 (1802).
Cryptophagus hirtus, Gy/ll. | nee Mshm, 1802], Ins. Suec. i. 184 (1808).
Myceteea fumata, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iii. 81 (1830).
hirta, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 70 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in cultis et preecipue circa domos oc-
currens,
This widely spread European insect occurs on the inner walls of
houses, and about cultivated spots generally, in Madeira proper,
where it has doubtless been established accidentally from more
northern latitudes.
Genus 137. SYMBIOTES.
Redtenbacher, Fina Austr. 198 (1849).
447. Symbiotes pygmezus.
Symbiotes pygmeeus, Hampe, in Ent. Zeit. Stett. 853 (1850).
Microchondrus domuum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 197, tab. iv. f. 2 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 71 (1857).
Symbiotes pygmeeus, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 153 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Palma), rarissimus.
Likewise a European insect, but one which is found very sparingly
in these islands. It is to be met with occasionally in Madeira pro-
per, both about houses and beneath the bark of trees in cultivated
grounds ; and two examples were taken by Mr. Gray in Palma, during
our Canarian trip.
MYCETOPHAGID&. 157
Genus 138. LITARGUS.
Erichson, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 415 (1846).
448. Litargus pictus.
Litargus pictus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 200, tab. iv. f. 5 (1854).
"Td, Cat. Mad. Col. 71 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.),inter lichenes ad truncos arborum vetustos
crescentes in sylvaticis editioribus occurrens.
Peculiar apparently to the sylvan districts of Madeira proper at
intermediate and lofty elevations, where it is more particularly at-
tached to a gigantic fleshy lichen (known locally as the “‘ Madre de
Louro”) which grows in large masses on the trunks of the native
laurels.
449, Litargus pilosus.
Litargus pilosus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 71 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis in cultis inferioribus
degens.
Also peculiar (so far as observed hitherto) to Madeira proper, but
totally different in its habits from the last species—being confined
apparently to the lower elevations, and occurring for the most part
beneath vegetable (or even animal) refuse in the cultivated districts
near Funchal.
450. Litargus 3-fasciatus.
Litargus 3-fasciatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 154 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (G'om.), sub quisquiliis in cultis inferioribus oc-
currens.
Strictly the Canarian representative of the Z. pilosus of Madeira,
to which, indeed, it is closely allied. It was detected by Dr. Crotch
in Gomera, during the spring of 1862; and during the past summer
he (and his brother) again met with it in the same island,—“ under
old cucumber-stems, and other refuse, in cactus-grounds” near
Hermigua.
Genus 139. TYPHAAA.
(Kirby) Steph., IW. Brit. Ent. iii. 70 (1830).
451. Typheza fumata.
Dermestes fumatus, Linn., Syst. Nat. ii. 564 (1767).
Typha fumata, Woil., Ins. Mad. 199 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 71 (1857).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 153 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.,Gom.),
sub quisquiliis preesertim in cultis hinc inde vulgaris,
158 TELMATOPHILIDA.
This common Europegn insect will most likely (when searched for
in the proper localities) be found to be universal within the inhahited
districts of these Atlantic islands, where perhaps it may have become
established from more northern latitudes. It occurs beneath vege-
table refuse, particularly in and about gardens and fields, and has
been observed hitherto in Madeira proper, as well as in Lanzarote,
Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Gomera, of the Canarian Group.
Fam. 25, TELMATOPHILIDA:.
Genus 140. THALLESTUS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 153 (1862).
452. Thallestus typhzoides.
Thallestus typheeoides, Woll., loc. cit. 155, pl. 7. £ 6 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 135 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), plantas Euphorbie canariensis putridas
copiose destruens.
Detected hitherto only in Gomera, of the Canarian Group, where
it is locally abundant within the putrid stalks of the Euphorbia cana-
yiensis. In such situations I took it commonly on the hills above
San Sebastian; and an extensive series is now before me, captured
by the Messrs. Crotch during their late sojourn in Gomera. Some
of the latter specimens differ a little from my own in having their
prothorax appreciably longer and more conical, as well as somewhat
more deeply punctured and obscurer in colour *; but there seems to
be every intermediate grade between the two forms, and, sincé I have
failed entirely to draw a line of demarcation between them, I cannot
but conclude that the shape and tint of the prothorax is subject to
some slight amount of variation.
453. Thallestus subellipticus.
Thallestus subellipticus, Woll. loc. cit. 155. pl. 7. f. 4 (1862).
—— —, H., Cat. Can. Col, 184 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in locis similibus ac preecedens sed rarior.
* T would, however, just express this state in the following short formula, and
I have given it a subspecific name in the event of characters which I may possibly
have overlooked proving it ultimately to be distinct :—
Var. B. obscwricollis [an species ?]. Prothorace paulo longiore, magis conico,
obscuriore profundiusque puncetato; elytris vix grossius striato-punctatis.
DERMESTID&. 159
The very few examples which I have seen of this species were
captured by myself within some putrid stalks of the Euphorbia cana-
riensis on the mountains above S“ Cruz, in Teneriffe. Perhaps, there-
fore, it may represent in that island the 7’. typhcoides of Gomera.
Genus 141. DIPHYLLUS.
Stephens, Il. Brit. Ent, iii. 87 (script. Biphyllus] (1830).
454. Diphyllus lunatus.
Dermestes lunatus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 232 (1792).
Biphyllus lunatus, Steph., loe. cit. 87 (1830).
Diphyllus lunatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 172 (1854).
Biphyllus lunatus, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 51 (1857).
Diphyllus lunatus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 134 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Gom., Palma), in Sphe-
rid frawined ad truncos arborum antiquos creseentes rarissimus.
The European D. lunatus oecurs very sparingly in the intermediate
elevations of Madeira proper—amongst a black Spheria which grows
on the trunks of the old trees, and which does not seem to differ
from the S. fraxinea of more northern latitudes; whilst at the
Canaries I have met with it (under the same circumstances as at
Madeira) high up in the Barranco de Galga, of Palma, and a single
example was taken by the Messrs. Crotch, during the summer of
1864, in Gomera.
Fam. 26. DERMESTIDA.
Genus 142, DERMESTES.
Linnzeus, Syst. Nat. ii. 561 (1767).
455. Dermestes vulpinus,
Dermestes vulpinus, Fab., Spec. Ins. i. 64 (1781).
—— —, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59 (1838).
— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 202 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 72 (1857).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 155 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten. Gom.),
in cadaveribus pellibusque late sed parce diffusus.
The almost cosmopolitan D. vulpinus occurs about the towns both
in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups, where it has doubtless become
established through human agencies. In Madeira proper it is found
occasionally around Funchal; whilst at the Canaries it has been ob-
160 DERMESTID &.
served hitherto in Lanzarote, Grand Canary (by the Messrs. Crotch,
near Las Palmas), Teneriffe, and Gomera. It has been likewise
naturalized at the Cape de Verdes.
456. Dermestes Frischii.
Dermestes Frischii, Kugel., in Schneid. Mag. 478 tr 348).
—— ——, Errich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch, ii. 441 (1846).
—— ——, Sturm, Deutsch, Fina, xix. 44, tab. 350, f. D (1847).
—— ——,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 155 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.,Can.,Ten.),in locissimilibus ac preecedens,
Likewise a European Dermestes, and one which occurs (in much the
same sort of places as the vulpinus) at the Canarian Group. It has
been captured in Lanzarote, Grand Canary, and Teneriffe. And it
is found likewise at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Africa.
Genus 143. ATTAGENUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. ii. 82 (1807).
457. Attagenus megatoma.
Dermestes megatoma, Fab., Ent. Syst. v. Pig a 71 (1798).
Attagenus megatoma, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 441, (1846).
vee , Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, xix. 76, tab. 355. f. C (1847).
— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 204 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 72 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (G'om.), in domibus ra-
rior; certe ex alienis introductus.
The European A. megatoma occurs sparingly, about houses, in
Madeira proper; and two examples are now before me which were
taken in Gomera, of the Canarian Group, by the Messrs. Crotch. It
is doubtless an imported insect, through the medium of commerce.
458. Attagenus Schefferi.
Megatoma Scheefferi, Herbst, Kaf. iv. 93 (1791).
macellarium ?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 59 (1838).
Attagenus Scheefferi, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 440 (1846).
, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, xix. 75, tab. 355. f. A (1847).
—— ——,, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. y. 266 (1860).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 156 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), certé introductus ;
in domibus mercatorumque repositoriis hinc inde occurrens.
Like the last species, clearly introduced into these islands by
human agency. It occurs sparingly in houses in Madeira proper ;
and I have taken it in similar situations at 8S“ Cruz, in Teneriffe.
DERMESTIDZ. 161
459. Attagenus pellio.
Dermestes pellio, Zinn., Fna Suec, 141 (1761).
Attagenus pellio, Steph., Ii. Brit. Ent. iii. 126 (1830).
Megatoma pellio, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59 (1888).
Attagenus pellio, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 155 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (sec. DD. Webb et Berth.), in faunam Canari-
ensem & Dom. Brullé admissus.
This almost cosmopolitatan Attagenus is admitted by M. Brullé
into his loosely compiled list of Canarian Coleoptera, on the authority
of specimens (or a specimen) supposed to have been found by MM.
Webb and Berthelot. Of course no information is given concerning
its habitat, or indeed as to anything about it; but since it is not
improbable that an insect so liable to accidental transmission through-
out the civilized world may perhaps have been picked up by MM.
Webb and Berthelot in some of the houses at S* Cruz (which appear
to have been one of their chief collecting-grounds), I think that per-
haps I can scarcely refuse it a place in this Catalogue. At the same
time I must express my belief that the species has not become even
naturalized at the Canaries, and also that I am far from satisfied
that M. Brullé may not have mistaken an example of one of the
preceding Attageni for the A. pellio.
Genus 144. TELOPES.
Redtenbacher, in Russeg. Reisen, i. 984 (1843).
460. Telopes obtusus.
Dermestes obtusus, Gyll., in Schin. Syn. Ins. ii. 88 (1808).
Attagenus obtusus, Lucas, Col. de l Algérie, 239 (1849).
—— abbreviatus, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140, 141.
Telopes obtusus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 157 (1864). |
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), ad flores hinc inde vulgaris.
An insect of south-western Europe and the north of Africa, and
which occurs rather commonly in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (the
two eastern islands of the Canarian Group), as also more sparingly
in the low and sandy district between Las Palmas and the Isleta
in Grand Canary. It is found, during the spring months, on flowers ;
and will oceasionally, like other Dermestideous forms, attack the
dried skins even of animals. I met with it also on the little island
of Graciosa, off the extreme north of Lanzarote. It is extremely
partial to the blossoms of a dwarf prickly Sonchus (the S. spinosus,
Forsk.), which is known locally as the “ Ahulaga.”
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461. Telopes anthrenoides.
Telopes anthrenoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 159 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in aridis arenosis parce lectus.
Found hitherto only in Grand Canary, where I captured a few
specimens of it in the dry sandy region of Maspalomas (in the ex-
treme south of that island).
462. Telopes multifasciatus.
Telopes multifasciatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, xi. 218 (1863).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 159 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), ad flores varios sed preesertim Cistorwm
in intermediis editioribusque vulgaris.
Likewise peculiar (so far as observed hitherto) to Grand Canary,
where it abounds during the spring months at intermediate and lofty
elevations. It occurs on various kinds of flowers, but prefers those
of the Cistus monspeliensis.
463. Telopes fasciatus.
Telopes fasciatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi, 218 (1863).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 160 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), ad flores in subinferioribus
intermediisque hinc inde vulgatissimus.
Abounds at rather low and intermediate altitudes in Teneriffe,
Gomera, and Palma, where it takes the place of the multifasciatus
of Grand Canary, and the obtusus of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
We may expect it to be found likewise in Hierro.
Genus 145. ANTHRENUS.
Geoffroy, Hist. des Ins. i. 115 (1764).
§ 1. Antenne 11-articulate (clavaé 3-articulata).
464. Anthrenus varius.
Anthrenus varius, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 262 (1792).
Megatoma verbasci, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59 (1838).
Anthrenus varius, Hrich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 455 (1846).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 205 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 73 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 161 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S?), Salvages'(ins. majorem, borealem)
et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.), ad flores, passim.
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The European A. varius is probably universal throughout the
whole of these Atlantic islands, though hitherto it does not happen
to have been observed in all of them. It is rather common, however,
on flowers in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, principally at low
elevations; whilst at the Canaries it has been captured in Lanzarote,
Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, and Teneriffe. It has moreover been
communicated by the Baréo do Castello de Paiva, who received it in
abundance even from the Great Salvage. .
§ IL. Antenne 10-articulate (clavé 2-articulata).
465. Anthrenus minor.
Anthrenus claviger, Woll. [nec Erich., 1848], Cat. Can. Col, 161 (1864).
—— minor, Id., Append. huj. op. 28.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Palma, Hierro), hinc inde ad flores pre-
sertim Huphorbiarum vulgaris.
As stated in the Appendix to this volume, the present. Anthrenus
was wrongly identified in my Canarian Catalogue with the European
A, claviger ; and I think it far from improbable that it is in reality
conspecific with the A. minutus of Mediterranean latitudes. Be this,
however, as it may (for I have no means of deciding the question
positively), the A. minor occurs in profusion throughout the inter-
mediate altitudes of Gomera, Palma, and Hierro, of the Canarian
Group—in the second of which it was captured by myself, whilst in
the first and third it has been met with more recently by the Messrs.
Crotch.
Fam. 27. BYRRHIDZ.
Genus 146. SYNCALYPTA.
(Dillwyn) Steph., IU. Brit. Ent, iii. 133 (1830).
466. Syncalypta integra.
Syncalypta integra, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 162 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses ( G'om., Hierro), in sylvaticis editioribus rarissima.
A Canarian Syncalypta of which I have seen as yet but two ex-
amples—one of which was taken by myself in the sylvan region
of El Golfo on the western slopes of Hierro, and the other (more
recently) by the Messrs. Crotch above Hermigua in Gomera. The
Gomeran specimen has its prothorax and elytral striz a little more
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deeply punctured; but I can see nothing about it to warrant the
suspicion that it is specifically distinct from the Hierro one*.
467. Syncalypta granulosa.
Syncalypta granulosa, Woll., Append. hij. op. 28.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch in elevatis parcissime capta.
Likewise a Canarian species, and found hitherto only in Gomera—
where it was taken sparingly, from under dead leaves at a high
elevation, by the Messrs. Crotch. It may be known from the S. in-
tegra by its more obovate (posteriorly acuter) outline, by its elytra
when denuded of their scales appearing more granulated and less
shining, and by the last joint of its antenne being smaller and
rounder.
468. Syncalypta capitata.
Syncalypta capitata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 207 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col, 73 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in editioribus usque ad
summos montes ascendens. |
Apparently peculiar to the loftiest elevations of Madeira proper,—
occurring benéath stones on the exposed grassy ‘mountain-slopes
(above the upper limits of the wooded districts), and ascending
thence to the summits of the peaks. It differs from the granulosa
in being rather larger, with its elytra free from granules; from
the integra in being more obovate (or less rounded), with the last
joint of its antenne smaller; whilst from them both it recedes in its
very much more deeply, and regularly, striate-punctate elytra.
469. Syncalypta ovuliformis.
Syncalypta ovuliformis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 207 (1854).
—— —, Hd., Cat. Mad. Col, 73 (1857).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 162 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), in intermediis
preecipue pinetis parce occurrens.
Found in Madeira proper, and also in Teneriffe of the Canarian
Group. It is very closely allied to the last species, of which it may
possibly be a permanently smaller state peculiar to somewhat lower
* The S. integra may be known by its rather large size, regularly oval, or
rounded-oval (instead of obovate) outline, by its elytra having their subsutural
strize almost evanescent but the others distinctly and remotely punctured, and
by the terminal joint of its antennal club being largely developed.
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(though, at the same time, sufficiently elevated) districts. It seems
to occur principally in the pine-woods, and subsylvan spots, of inter-
mediate altitudes..
470. Syncalypta horrida.
Syncalypta horrida, Woll., Ins. Mad. 208 (1854).
—— ——, I., Cat. Mad. Col. 73 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P! S@, Des.), sub lapidibus rarissima.
The only two examples which I have yet seen of this Syncalypta
were captured by myself in the Madeiran Group,—one of them in
Porto Santo, and the other on the Deserta Grande. The specimens
differ a little from each other, but not sufficiently so (I think) to
warrant the suspicion that they are specifically distinct.
Fam. 28. HISTERIDZE.
Genus 147. ACRITUS.
Leconte, Proc. Acad. Philadel, iii, 288 (1858).
§ I. Prothorax lined plus minus punctatd ante basin impressus.
471. Acritus gemmula.
Acritus gemmula, Woll., Append. hu. op. 29.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in lauretis humidis editioribus sub
truncis arborum prolapsis 4 DD. Crotch deprehensus.
)
Discovered by the Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian
expedition, at a high altitude in the laurel-districts of Gomera,
adhering to the underside of rotten wood.
472. Acritus minutus.
Hister minutus, Hbst, Natursyst. iv. 41, tab. 36. f. 4 (1791).
Acritus minutus, De Mars.,.Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France,iv. 614 (1857).
— —, IVoll., Cat. Mad. Col. 76 (1857).
— — , ld, Cat. Can. Col. 183 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® St?) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can.,
Ten., Gom., Palma), sub quisquiliis, passim.
The common European A. minutus will most likely be found uni-
versally in these Atlantic islands, when carefully searched for in the
proper situations. It occurs beneath refuse generally, and has been
taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo of the Madeiran Group, and
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throughout the whole Canarian archipelago except in Lanzarote and
Hierro (in both of which, however, it must doubtless exist). I met
with it also at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Africa.
473. Acritus homeopathicus.
Acritus homeeopathicus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 77 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), semel tantum repertus.
The only specimen which I have yet seen of this Acritus was
taken by myself in the north of Madeira proper, during August
1845.
§ I. Prothorax simplex (lined punctorum ante basin haud impressus).
474, Acritus punctum.,
Abreeus punctum, Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 232 (1842).
Acritus punctum, De Mars., ibid., 607 (1856).
—- » Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 182 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can.), per oras maritimas sub fucis
degens.
The A. punctum, which is widely though sparingly distributed
along the sea-shores in central and southern Europe, occurs (though
very rarely) in the Canarian Group. I have taken it from beneath
marine rejectamenta in Lanzarote, and it was found by the Messrs.
Crotch near Las Palmas in Grand Canary. It will probably be
met with more generally, however, if searched for in the proper
situations.
Genus 148, EUBRACHIUM.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond, i. 159 (1862).
475. Eubrachium politum.
Kubrachium politum, Woll., loc. cit. 163 (1862).
, Ld., Cat. Can. Col. 182 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Hierro), sub cortice Euphorbiarum laxo
putrido rarissimum.
A minute Canarian Histerid which seems to be attached to the
Euphorbias ; so that it will probably be found pretty generally when
searched for in the right places—namely, beneath the loose rotting
bark of those singular plants. However, it is clearly rare, and has
been observed hitherto only in Lanzarote and Hierro.
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476. Eubrachium ovale.
Eubrachium ovale, Woll., loc. cit. 161, pl. vii. f. 9 (1862).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 182 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), in locis similibus ac praecedens.
Of precisely the same habits as the last species, and almost equally
rare. The only island in which it has been found is Hierro, the
most western one of the Canarian Group—where it was taken by
myself in 1858, and by the Messrs, Crotch in 1864, beneath the
rotting bark of old Euphorbias. |
477. Eubrachium punctatum.
Eubrachium eee Woll., loc. cit. 162 (1862).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col, 181 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in sylvaticis humidis edi-
tioribus sub cortice laurorum laxo latens.
Whilst the two preceding species are of Huphorbia-infesting habits,
the present one appears to be attached to the laurels of intermediate
and lofty altitudes. I have taken it beneath the loosened bark of
old trees in the damp wooded regions of Teneriffe and Palma; and
it has been captured by the Messrs, Crotch, in similar situations, in
Gomera.
Genus 149. XENONYCHUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 179 (1864).
478. Xenonychus fossor.
Xenonychus fossor, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 181 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Can.), in arenosis aridis maritimis ad
radices plantarum parce fodiens.
This remarkable Canarian Histerid resides in sandy places near
the coast, where it burrows into the dry hillocks of loose sand which
have gradually accumulated around the roots of the various shrubby
plants which stud those arid wastes. In such situations it was
taken by Mr. Gray and myself, to the south of Puerto de Cabras, in
Fuerteventura; and two examples are now before me which were
captured by the Messrs. Crotch during the summer of 1864, in the
sandy district of Grand Canary between Las Palmas and the Isleta.
Like so many of the sand-infesting Coleoptera, it is most anomalous
in structure; but its various peculiarities have been fully alluded to
in my generic and specific diagnoses.
168. HISTERIDA.
Genus 150. SAPRINUS.
Erichson, in Klug’s Jahrb. i. 172 (1834).
§ 1. Elytrorum strié suturali antice integraé (cum quarté dorsal
coéunte).
a. Fronte a elypeo lined (vel carind) transversd plus minus distinctd
divisd.
479. Saprinus lobatus.
Saprinus lobatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 178 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), in arenosis maritimis sub
rejectamentis necnon ad radices plantarum fodiens.
Occurs along the sandy shores of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and
Grand Canary—burrowing beneath marine rejectamenta, and at the
roots of sand-plants. It may be regarded as the representative of
the S. maritimus of more northern latitudes, to which indeed it is
closely allied; but it is not peculiar to the islands, for I have myself
captured it at Mogadore on the opposite coast of Morocco.
480. Saprinus erosus.
Saprinus erosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 177 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), in arenosis maritimis parce fodiens.
Taken by myself beneath marine rejectamenta on the sandy beach
at Corralejo in the extreme north of Fuerteventura, of the Canarian
Group ; and it would consequently appear, like most of these imme-
diate species, to be of maritime habits.
481. Saprinus apricarius.
Saprinus apricarius, Erich., in Klug’s Jahrb. 194 (1834).
Hister metallicus?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59 (1838).
Saprinus apricarius, De Mars., Ann.de la Soc, Ent. de France, 725 (1855).
metallicus, Woll. [nec Herbst], Ins. Mad. 217 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 75 (1857).
—— mundus, var. 8., Zd., Cat. Can. Col. 176 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P St) et Canarienses (Can.), per oras arenosas
maritimas sub rejectamentis fodiens.
A species of Mediterranean latitudes, which is locally abundant
beneath rejectamenta along the sandy shores of Porto Santo in the
Madeiran Group, and also in Grand Canary, I had formerly re-
ferred it wrongly to the metallicus of Herbst, but am informed by
De Marseul that it is unquestionably the apricarius of Erichson.
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482. Saprinus mundus.
Saprinus mundus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 176 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in arenosis maritimis sub rejec-
tamentis cadaveribusque fodiens.
Not uncommon in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern
islands of the Canarian Group—occurring under dead animals and
marine rejectamenta, in low sandy places about the sea-beach. It is
very closely allied to the apricarius, of which I am by no means
satisfied that it should be regarded as more than a variety *.
483. Saprinus angulosus.
Saprinus angulosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 175 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), sub cadaveribus et rejectamentis in
arenosis maritimis degens.
Taken in: company with the S. minyops in Lanzarote, of the
Canarian Group, where I obtained four examples of it from beneath
a dead hen immediately outside the town of Arrecife.
484. Saprinus minyops.
Saprinus minyops, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 174 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), in locis similibus ae pre-
cedens,
Also a Canarian Saprinus—occurring sparingly beneath dead
animals, and other rejectamenta, in low arid places near the sea-
beach. In such situations I have taken it in Lanzarote, Fuerteven-
tura, and in the sandy region between Las Palmas and the Isleta, of
Grand Canary.
b. Fronte a clypeo haud distincte dist.
485. Saprinus ignobilis.
Saprinus ignobilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 173 (1864).
Halntat Canarienses (Lanz.), a Dom. Gray parce repertus.
Like most of the preceding species, observed hitherto only in the
* The S. mundus seems to differ from the apricarius, mainly, in being darker
(or less zeneous), in the third and fourth “ dorsal’ striz of its elytra being more
abbreviated (extending in fact only to the commencement of the punctured portion
of the surface), in the transverse strix of its forehead being rather less confused
(or more evidently condensed into ‘wo angulated plaits), and in the teeth of its
anterior tibia being somewhat less acute.
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eastern part of the Canarian Group—the few specimens which I
have seen having been captured by Mr. Gray near Arrecife, in
Lanzarote. —
486. Saprinus fortunatus.
Hister virescens, Brullé [nec Payk. |, in Webb et Berth.( Col.) 59 (1888).
Saprinus fortunatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 172 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), in stercore bovino, equino,
camelino preecipue in intermediis occurrens.
A common Saprinus in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group; and it also occurs, though
less abundantly, in Grand Canary. It is found in the dung of cattle,
principally at intermediate elevations.
487, Saprinus chalcites.
Hister chalcites, Idg., Mag. fiir Ins. vi. 40 (1807).
geneus ?, cH AA Fab.)|, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 59 (1838).
Saprinus chalcites, Woll., Ins. Mad. 216 (1854).
, De Mars., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 445 (1855).
» Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 75 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 171 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S, Des.), et Canarienses (in Hierro
soli haud observatus), vel in cadaveribus vel in stercore parum
vulgaris.
—_—-
The European S. chalcites is the most widely diffused of all the
Saprini which have been detected in these Atlantic islands. Indeed
we may be nearly certain that it is actually universal throughout
the whole of them; for the northern and southern Desertas are the
only islands of the five Madeiras in which it has not been observed ;
whilst at the Canaries it has been captured in every island except
Hierro (where doubtless, however, it must exist). I likewise met
with it at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Africa.
§ IL. Elytrorum strid suturah antice plus minus abbreviatd.
488. Saprinus subnitidus.
Saprinus subnitidus ?, De Mars., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr, 404 (1855).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 169 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), in stercore late sed parce diffusus. |
Specimina (ut opinor typica) ex insulis orientalibus, sc. Lanz.,
Fuert. et Can., pleramque paulo majora ac paulo levius parci-
usque punctulata sunt; sed ad ins. reliquas var. 3 (simillimus),
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seepius minor: et subdensius grossiusque punctata, presertim
pertinet.
Found in all the islands of the Canarian Group—having been
taken lately in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro by the Messrs. Crotch.
In Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, and Palma I have my-
self met with it. Whether it be the true subnitidus of De Marseul
I cannot undertake to pronounce for certain; but if not, and if at
the same time distinct from his various other species of this imme-
diate division, it will have to be recognized by the name of proaimus
—proposed for it in my Canarian Catalogue (vide p. 170).
The examples from the three eastern islands of the archipelago I
have regarded as typical. They are generally somewhat larger, and
appear always to be a little more finely and sparingly punctured.
The “ var. 3,” consequently, from the central and western parts of
the Group, which are usually smaller and with their punctation
coarser, may perhaps prove ultimately to be distinct, though I
scarcely think it probable that such will be the case.
489. Saprinus nitidulus.
Hister nitidulus, Fab., Syst. Eleu. i. 85 (1801).
—— — , Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59 (1838). '
Saprinus nitidulus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 215 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 75 (1857).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 169 ti8e4}.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten.), pre-
cipué in cadaveribus sat frequens.
This common European insect occurs sparingly both at the Madeiras
and Canaries, where it will most likely be found to be pretty gene-
rally distributed in the vicinity of the sea-shores and towns.
Hitherto, however, it has been observed only in Madeira proper; and
in Lanzarote, Grand Canary (where it was captured by the Messrs.
Crotch), and Teneriffe, of the Canarian Group.
490. Saprinus nobilis.
Saprinus nobilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 167 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in inferioribus intermediisque rarissimus.
A Canarian Saprinus, which I have captured on two occasions in
Teneriffe—near S“ Cruz and in the wood of Las Mercedes. In all
probability it is allied to the S. figuratus of De Marseul’s Mono-
graph.
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491. Saprinus osculans.
Saprinus osculans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 168 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), semel tantum captus.
Closely allied to the preceding species, but found hitherto only in
Fuerteventura of the Canarian Group.
Genus 151. CARCINOPS.
De Marseul, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iii, 83 (1855).
492. Carcinops minimus.
Hister minimus, Dey. Cat. (edit. 1) (1821).
Paromalus minimus, Awbé, Ann. dela Soc. Ent. de Fr, viii. 822 (1850).
——., Woll., Ins. Mad. 212 (1854).
Carcinops minimus, De Mars., loc. cit. 90. Hye:
Paromalus minimus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 74 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in intermediis editiori-
busque vulgaris.
A European species which occurs rather commonly, under stones,
in the intermediate and lofty elevations of Madeira proper; but it
has not yet been detected in any of the other islands, De Marseul,
in the last edition of his Catalogue, has changed its specific title into
that of “corpusculus” ; but his reason for doing so seems to me to
be insufficient.
493. Carcinops 14-striatus. |
Dendrophilus 14-striatus, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 412 (1832).
Paromalus pumilio, Evich., in Klug’s Jahrb. i. 169 (1834).
Hister 12-striatus?, Br. [nec Payk. |, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 59 (1838).
Paromalus pumilio, Woll., Ins. Mad. 213 (1854).
Carcinops pumilio, De Mars., loc. cit. 91 (1855).
Paromalus pumilio, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 74 (1857).
Carcinops 14-striatus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 166 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten., Gom.,
Hierro), sub putridis preecipue in inferioribus degens.
Likewise a European insect, and one which is widely spread over
these Atlantic islands—where most probably it is nearly universal.
It occurs beneath damp and putrid refuse (both vegetable and animal)
principally at low, but sometimes at intermediate elevations. It has
been taken near Funchal in Madeira proper, and also in Lanzarote,
Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro, of the Canarian
Group. Its detection in Hierro is due to researches of the Messrs.
Crotch.
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Genus 152. HISTER.
Linnzus, Syst. Nat. ii. 566 (1767). ;
494. Hister major.
Hister major, Linn., Syst. Nat. ii. 566 (1767).
—_— ——, Brullé, in Webb. et Berth. ( Col.) 59 (1838).
; Woll., Ins. Mad. 210 (1854).
—— —, Id, Cat. Mad. Col. 74 (1857).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 165 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S*) et Canarienses (Can., Ten), minus
frequens.
The H. major, so widely spread over southern Europe and northern
Africa, occurs sparingly at low elevations (for the most part near
the sea-shore) in these islands—where perhaps it will be found
ultimately to be pretty general. In such situations it has been
taken in Porto Santo of the Madeiran Group, as well as in Grand
Canary and Teneriffe at the Canaries. Porto Santan examples have
also been communicated by the Barao do Castello de Paiva.
495. Hister canariensis.
Hister Canariensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 165 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in intermediis presertim sylvaticis
parcissimé occurrens,
Apparently a Canarian Hister, and somewhat scarce. I have
taken it sparingly in the intermediate (sylvan) districts of Teneriffe,
and an example is now before me which was captured by the
Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
Genus 153. EUTRIPTUS.
Wollaston, Zrans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 157 (1862).
496. Eutriptus putricola.
Eutriptus putricola, Woll., loc. cit. 159, pl. vii. f. 7 (1862).
— — , ld., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 292 (1862).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 164 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (in Palmé sol& adhuc
haud observatus), sub cortice Huphorbiarum laxo putrido parum
vulgaris,
Widely spread over these islands, where it will probably be found
to exist wherever there are Euphorbias—to which plants it is ex-
174 HISTERIDE.
clusively attached. In Madeira proper it was detected by the late
Mr. Bewicke, in the district to the east of Funchal; whilst at the
Canaries it is far more abundant, and has been captured in all the
islands except Palma. But as there can be little doubt that sooner
or later it will be met with in Palma likewise, we may feel nearly
certain that in the Canarian Group at any rate it is universal.
Genus 154. TERETRIUS.
Erichson, ix Klug’s Jahrb. i. 201 (1834).
497. Teretrius cylindricus.
Teretrius cylindricus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 164 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in Huphorbid canariensi degens.
A Canarian Teretrius which appears to be of Ewphorbia-infesting -
habits ; for although the only example which I myself met with was
captured accidentally on the inner canvas of my tent, whilst encamped
at the Agua Garcia in Teneriffe, it has nevertheless been taken sub-
sequently by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera out of the decayed stalks
of the Euphorbia canariensis. .
Genus 155. HOLOLEPTA.
Paykull, Mon. Hist. 101 (1811).
498. Hololepta Perraudieri.
Hololepta Perraudieri, De Mars., Ann. Soc. Ent, de Fr. y. 397 (1857).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 162 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), sub cortice Euphorbiarum laxo
emortuo rarissima.
This noble Histerid appears to be peculiar to the dead Euphorbias
of the Canarian Group, where it is of the greatest rarity. Indeed
the only two examples which I have seen were captured by Dr. Crotch
in Gomera—one during the spring of 1862, and the other in the
summer of 1864, the latter of them having been taken out of a
rotten Euphorbia. It was, however, described by De Marseul from
a specimen stated to have been brought by M. de la Perraudiére
from Teneriffe; and since his type seems to have been smaller than
the two individuals from Gomera, it is extremely probable that his
habitat is correct, and that the Teneriffan examples (wheresoever
found) may perhaps be somewhat smaller than the Gomeran ones.
THORICTIDA. 175
Fam. 29. THORICTIDA.
Genus 156. THORICTUS.
Germar, in Stlb. Rev. Ent. ii. 2, 15 (1834).
499. Thorictus gigas.
Thorictus gigas, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 439 (1862).
—— —,, I., Cat. Can. Col. 184 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in montibus rarissimus; nidos Formice
pubescentis, Fab., sub lapidibus colens.
A gigantic Thorictus which I have observed only on the mountains
of Grand Canary, where moreover it is extremely rare,—occurring
in the nests of a large brown ant, the Formica pubescens, Fab. Al-
though perfectly distinct from every species which I have yet seen,
it belongs to an African type of form which occurs in Algeria and
Abyssinia.
500. Thorictus Westwoodii.
Thorictus Westwoodii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 220, tab. v. f. 6 (1854),
—, Ii., Cat. Mad. Col. 78 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S%), in apricis subinferioribus nidos
formicarum colens.
Apparently peculiar to the Madeiran Group, where it occurs be-
neath stones (in, or near, the nests of ants) in sunny spots prin-
cipally of a low elevation. It has been observed hitherto in Madeira
proper and Porto Santo.
501. Thorictus canariensis.
Thorictus canariensis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 439 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 185 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub lapidibus in formicarum nidis
ab ora maritima usque ad 8000’ s, m. ascendens.
This is the universal Thorictus of the Canarian Group, in the whole
seven islands of which it has been taken (more or less commonly),
ascending from the sea-level to an altitude of at least 8000 feet. It
resides beneath stones, in or near the nests of ants; and during the
early spring it is sometimes abundant. Indeed on one occasion, in
the Rio Palmas of Fuerteventura, I believe that I cannot have ex-
tracted less than two hundred specimens out of a single nest.
176 APHODIADE.
502. Thorictus vestitus.
Thorictus vestitus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 186 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), sub lapidibus in saxosis submaritimis
paree repertus.
Likewise a Canarian species, but apparently rare—the few ex-
amples which I have seen having been captured by myself, at a low
elevation, in the north-east of Lanzarote.
Fam. 30, APHODIADA.
Genus 157. APHODIUS.
Hliger, Kaf. Preuss. i, 28 (1798).
503. Aphodius hydrocharis.
Scarabeeus hydrocheris, Fab., Ent. Syst. Suppl. 23 (1798).
Aphodius hydrocheeris, Woll., Ins. Mad. 222 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 78 (1857).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 187 (1864).
—— —, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140, 141.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P# S) et Canarienses (in Palind sola
haud observatus), in stercore bovino vulgaris.
’ The A. hydrocheris of Mediterranean latitudes is doubtless unt-
versal throughout the whole of these Atlantic islands which are
inhabited, occurring in the dung of cattle at low and intermediate
elevations. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo,
of the Madeiran Group, and in all the Canarian islands except Palma
(where, however, there can be no question that it must exist).
504. Aphodius Wollastonii.
Aphodius Wollastonii, Harold, Berl. Ent. Zeit. 397 (1862).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 188 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in stercore vulgaris.
An Aphodius which appears to occur in the north of Africa, and
which is common throughout Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, in the
east of the Canarian Group; but it has not yet been detected in
any of the other islands.
505. Aphodius nitidulus.
Scarabzeus nitidulus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 80 (1792).
Aphodius sordidus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 60 (1838).
—— nitidulus, Woll., Ins, Mad. 223 (1854).
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APHODIADA. 17
Aphodius nitidulus, Zd., Cat. Mad. Col. 78 (1857).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col: 188 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S‘) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), vul-
garis. .
The European A. nitidulus is universal throughout all the enha-
bited islands of these Atlantic Groups, occurring in the dung of
eattle at most elevations. It is common in Madeira proper and
Porto Santo; and I have myself taken it in the whole seven islands
of the Canarian archipelago.
506. Aphodius teniatus.
Aphedius teeniatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 189 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in stercore minus frequens.
Found in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands
of the Canarian Group, where however it is not very abundant. It
occurs likewise at the Cape de Verdes, where it has been found lately
by Mr. Gray. Although very closely allied to the A. nitidulus, I
believe nevertheless that it is totally distinct from it specifically ; but
the exact points which eharacterize it have been fully alluded to in
my recent Catalogue *.
507. Aphodius maculosus.
Aphedius conspurcatus, Brullé [nee Linn.], in Webb et Berth. ( Col.)
60 (1838).
sticticus, Hart. [nec Pnz], Geol. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140.
——- maculosus, Harold, in titt.
— — , Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 189 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), in stercore vulgaris.
Likewise a Canarian Aphodius, which is abundant in Lanzarote
and Fuerteventura, and which occurs more sparingly in Grand
Canary. It has somewhat the general colouring and aspect of the
common European A. inquinatus, but the many characters which
separate it from that species have been pointed out seriatim in my
Canarian Catalogue.
* The A. teniatus differs from the nitidulus in being still more cylindrical;
in its prothorax being convexer, more rounded at the sides, with the anterior
angles less porrected or acute, and rather more s¢raightly truncated at the base ;
in its elytra having their striz both finer and less coarsely crenate, and their
interstices still more minutely and rather more closely punctulated ; in its head,
prothorax and a broad sutural band being of a deeper black; and in its legs
being darker or more piceous, with the spinules which surmount the extreme
apex, and outer teeth, of the four hinder tibize shorter or less developed. ©
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178 APHODIAD&.
508. Aphodius rufus.
Aphodius rufus, Zilig., Mag. fiir Ins. ii. 195 (1808).
, Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 836 (1848),
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 224 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 78 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), preecipue in inferioribus haud vulgaris.
oe
A European Aphodius which occurs, principally at low elevations,
in Madeira proper; but it has not yet been detected in any of the
other islands.
509. Aphodius lividus. -
Scarabeeus lividus, Oliv., Ent. i. 8. 86 (1789).
Aphodius lividus, Woll., Ins. Mad, 225 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 78 (1857).
——- ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 191 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P@ S) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom,,
Palma), late sed parce diffusus.
The European A. lividus is very widely, though sparingly, distri-
buted over these islands, where most likely it will be found to be
almost universal,—occurring principally at low and intermediate
elevations. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo—
as well as in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the
Canarian Group. It is an insect of a very extensive geographical
range, which it has doubtless acquired accidentally through human
agencies. I have captured it at Mogadore (on the opposite coast of
Morocco), and it was taken by Mr. Gray at the Cape de Verdes.
510.. Aphodius Pedrosi.
Aphodius Pedrosi, Woll., Ins. Mad. 226 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 79 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P? S%), sub lapide in arenosis inferioribus captus.
The only specimen which I have seen of this rather insignificant
Aphodius was taken by myself (during 1848) from beneath a stone
in a low sandy spot, close to the Villa, in Porto Santo, of the
Madeiran Group.
511. Aphodius granarius.
Scarabzeus granarius, Linn., Syst. Nat. i. ti. 547 (1767).
Aphodius carbonarius, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 60 (1838).
granarius, Woll., Ins. Mad. 226 (1854).
APHODIADE. 179
Aphodius granarius, Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 79 (1857).
——.,, Id., Cat, Can. Col. 191 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P’ S) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in
stercore vulgaris.
The common European A, granarius is universal throughout the
inhabited islands of these Atlantic Groups. It abounds in Madeira
proper and Porto Santo, and has been captured in the whole seven
islands of the Canarian archipelago.
Genus 158. OXYOMUS.
(Eschscholtz) De Casteln., Hist. ii. 98 (1840).
512. Oxyomus Heinekeni.
Oxyomus crenulatus, Dej., Cat. 163 (1837).
— Heineckeni, Woll., Ins. Mad. 228 (1854).
—— Heinekeni, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 79 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub putridis in inferioribus occurrens.
Found around Funchal in Madeira proper—where it resides
amongst various kinds of putrid refuse, or filthy rejectamenta, parti-
cularly in low spots towards the beach. It is a species of a wide
geographical range—occurring even in Brazil and the West Indian
islands, and having been captured by the late Mr. Bewicke at Ascen-
sion. I have, also, inspected examples of it which were obtained by
the Rev. Hamlet Clark in Algeria *.
513. Oxyomus brevicollis.
Oxyomus brevicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 229 (1854). .
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 79 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 191 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Gom., Palina), passim.
Rather common around Funchal in Madeira proper, occurring
beneath damp garden-refuse and under putrid substances near the
beach ; and it has been taken by the Messrs. Crotch below Hermigua
in Gomera, and by Mr. Gray in Palma, of the Canarian Group.
* In a paper on certain Coleoptera from the island of Ascension, published in
the ‘Ann. of Nat. Hist.’ for 1861, I called attention to a sexual peculiarity in
the O. Heinekeni which I had not before observed—namely, that “the males
are not only more shining than the females, but the external edge of their front
tibiz is much more powerfully tridentate, whilst their four hinder ones have
their spurs more elongate and subflexuose, and their outer apical angle produced
into a much longer and acuter spine.”
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180 APHODIADA.
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Genus 159. PSAMMODIUS.
Gyllenhal, Ins. Suec. i. 6 (1808).
514. Psammodius czsus.
Scarabeeus ceesus, Pnz., Fna Ins. Germ. 35. 2 (1796).
Psammodius cesus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 231 (1854).
» Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 79 (1857).
—— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 192 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S) et Canarienses (Lanz., Can.), sub
quisquiliis preecipue in inferioribus fodiens.
A European Psammodius which is widely but sparingly distri-
buted over these islands, occurring beneath refuse principally at low
altitudes. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, of
the Madeiran Group, and in Lanzarote and Grand Canary, at the
Canaries.
515. Psammodius sabulosus.
Oxyomus sabulosus, Dej., Cat. (edit. 3) 163 (1837).
Platytomus sabulosus, Muls., Lamell. de France, 310 (1842).
Psammodius sabulosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 230 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 79 (1857).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 192 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S*) et Canarienses (in Palma sola
haud observatus), sub lapidibus quisquiliisque preesertim in
arenosis submaritimis fodiens,
The P. sabulosus of Mediterranean latitudes is probably universal
(or nearly so) throughout these Atlantic islands, occurring princi-
pally in low and sandy spots towards the coast. At the Madeiran
Group it has been taken sparingly in Madeira proper (by the Bardo
do Castello de Paiva, the late M. Rousset, &c.) and commonly in
Porto Santo, and at the Canaries in all the seven islands except
Palma—where it does not happen to have been observed, but where
nevertheless it must doubtless exist.
516. Psammodius porcicollis.
Aphodius porcicollis, Idlig., Mag. fiir Ins. ii. 195 (1803).
Psammodius porcicollis, Muls., Lamell. de France, 322 (1842).
, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 80 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can, Col, 192 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P@ S) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in are-
nosis maritimis preecipue ad radices plantarum fodiens.
A species of Mediterranean latitudes, like the P. sabulosus—
TROGIDA. 181
residing for the most part on or near the sea-beaches, where it
burrows beneath various 7ejectamenta and at the roots of sand-plants.
In such situations I have taken it abundantly in the eastern parts
both of the Madeiran and Canarian Groups—namely, in Porto Santo
of the former, and in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura of the latter.
Fam. 31. TROGIDZ.
Genus 160. TROX.
Fabricius, Ent. Syst, i. 86 (1792).
517. Trox confluens.
Trox hispidus?, Brullé [nec Fab, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 60 (1888).
coniluens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 198 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimus. Sub lapide juxta urbem
Sanctee Crucis exemplar unicum collegi.
A single specimen of this J’rox was captured by myself at a low
elevation in Teneriffe—beneath a stone, in the Barranco do Passo
Alto, near 8“ Cruz; but it is the only one that I have yet seen. .
518. Trox scaber.
Silpha scabra, Linn., Syst. Nat. i. ii. 5738 AN at
Trox arenarius, G'yll., Ins. Suec. i. 1} (1808).
— scaber, Woll., Ins. Mad, 233 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 81 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), circa domos parce occurrens ; forsan ex
Europa introductus.
The European 7’. seaber occurs very sparingly in and about houses
in Madeira proper, where in all probability it has become naturalized
from higher latitudes. It has been taken by the late Dr. Heineken,
as well as by Messrs. Bewicke, Park, and F. A. Anderson.
Fam, 32. MELOLONTHIDA.
Genus 161. OOTOMA.
Blanchard, Cat. Col. Ent. 120.(1850).
519. Ootoma, bipartita.
Melolontha bipartita, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 60 (1888).
Ootoma bipartita, Blanch., loc. cit. 120 (1850).
182 MELOLONTHIDA.
Melolontha bipartita, Hart., Geol. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140, 141.
Ootoma bipartita, Woll., Cat. Can. Col.'195 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.), sub stercore lapidi-
busque in cuniculis fodiens.
All the Ootomas hitherto detected are peculiarly Canarian,
occurring for the most part in small holes or burrows in the soil,
which are excavated either beneath stones or the dung of cattle.
The O. bipartita is found more particularly in the eastern portion of
the Group, becoming gradually scarcer as we approach the west.
Thus in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura it is rather common, in Grand
Canary decidedly scarcer, and in Teneriffe extremely rare; whilst
in the islands to the westward of Teneriffe it has not yet been
observed even to exist. The blackish hue of its head, prothorax and
scutellum, whilst its elytra are rufo-castaneous, will, apart from
minor differences, at once separate it from the other species here
enumerated.
520. Ootoma fuscipennis.
Melolontha fuscipennis, Brullé,in Webb et Ber. ( Col.) 61,pl.i.f.1 (1858).
Ootoma aig ay, Blanch., loc. cit. 120 (1850).
oll., Cat.'Can. Col. 196 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Muert., Ten., Gom.?, Palma’), in locis similibus
ac preecedens.
Widely spread over the Canarian archipelago, but (like the last
species) apparently more abundant in the eastern islands than in the
western ones. I took it rather commonly in Fuerteventura (beneath
the refuse of a camels’ stable in the Rio Palmas), and sparingly in
Teneriffe; and I obtained two dead examples in Palma, and the
Messrs. Crotch one (even more mutilated still) in Gomera, which I
believe are referable to the fuscipennis; but- they are much too im-
perfect to enable me to decide this point for certain.
521. Ootoma integra.
Ootoma integra, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 197 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), semel tantum reperta.
The only example which I have seen of this Ootoma was captured
by myself in Grand Canary ; and although its characters, if constant,
seem abundantly sufficient to indicate a distinct species, yet I cannot
but feel that further material is much required in order to ascertain
positively that its features are true and permanent ones.
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522. Ootoma castanea.
Melolontha castanea, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 60 (1888).
Dasysterna canariensis?, Rambur, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. 331 (1843).
Ootoma castanea, Blanch., loc. cit. 120 (1850).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 198 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissima ; in cuniculis fodiens.
Observed hitherto only in Teneriffe—where it was taken by Mr.
Gray and myself, and whence it has been obtained by the Bardo do
Castello de Paiva. It is closely allied to the O. fuscipennis ; but the
particular points (some of them structural ones) which appear to
separate it from that species have been fully alluded to in my
Canarian Catalogue.
523. Ootoma obscurella.
Ootoma obscurella, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 200 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), rarissima..
Hitherto I have seen but two examples of this Ootoma, both of
which were captured by myself (during February 1858) in Hierro.
524. Ootoma obscura.
Melolontha obscura, Brullé, in Webb et Berth, ( Col.) 61, pl.i. f.2 (1838).
Ootoma obscura, Blanch., loc. cit. 120 (1850).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 200 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses, 4 Dom. Brullé inter Coleoptera Canariensia
admissa.
As M. Brulleé did not think it necessary to indicate a single habitat
in the small and inaccurate list which he prepared for the gigantic
work of MM. Webb and Berthelot, I am quite at a loss to conjecture
in what island the present Ootoma was taken. And although most
of the characters which his diagnosis is built upon are merely those
which are common to all the species here enumerated, there is
nevertheless one referred to (namely, the enlarged spatuliform clava
of its antennse) which would seem to prevent me from identifying
the O. obscura with any of the preceding species.
Fam. 33. GLAPHY RID.
Genus 162. CHASMATOPTERUS.
(Dejean) Latr., Regn. An. iy. 567 (1829).
184 _ DYNASTIDE.
525, Chasmatopterus nigrocinctus.
Chasmatopterus nigrocinctus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 236 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 81 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), a cl. Heineken, M.D., olim eaptus; an
ex alienis introductus?
As in the case of the Gyrinus natator, I cannot but feel a little
doubtful whether I ought any longer to admit this insect into the
Atlantic fauna,—a single example from the collection of the late
Dr. Heineken, and which was taken by him many years ago in
Madeira proper, embodying all that I yet know concerning it. So
large a species, if really indigenous (or established) in the island,
could hardly have escaped the combined researches of so many
naturalists who have since (with such unwearied assiduity) toiled
over the same ground as that which Dr. Heineken investigated.
And although perhaps I cannot well refuse admission to the insect
in this Catalogue, I must nevertheless express my belief that it is
not truly Madetran, but was more probably an accidental importation
from some other country.
Fam. 34. DYNASTIDA.
Genus 163. PHYLLOGNATHUS.
Eschscholtz, Bull. de Moscou, 65 (1880).
526. Phyllognathus Silenus.
Scarabzeus Silenus, Fab., Syst. Ent. i. 18 (1775).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 60 (1838).
Oryctes Silenus, Hurt., Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
Phyllognathus Silenus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 201 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.), sub recremento stabulorum
necnon sub stercore bovino, equino, camelino fodiens,
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes* which occurs sparingly in
the Canarian archipelago, particularly in the eastern portion of it.
It is not very uncommon in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, under
stable-refuse or burrowing beneath dung; but I have not observed
it in any of the other islands, A specimen however, stated to be
Teneriffan, has been communicated by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva.
In Lanzarote it is called “Chamorro” by the inhabitants.
* T have captured it at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Morocco.
—_ ee eS ae
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Genus 164. ORYCTES.
Iliger, Kaf. Preuss. 11 (1798).
527. Oryctes prolixus.
Scarabzeus nasicornis, Brullé [nec L. |, in Webb et Ber. ( Col.).60 (1888).
Oryctes prolixus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 202 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Gom., Hierro), rarior. Radices truncosque
emortuos Huphorbie piseatorie sub terra edere epud oculatissi-
mum G, R. Crotch dicitur.
Sparingly distributed over the central and western islands of the
Canarian Group, to which it seems to be peculiar—having been
captured by myself in Teneriffe and Hierro, and by the Rev. R. T.
Lowe and the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera. Although much allied to
the European O. grypus, I believe nevertheless that the features which
distinguish it therefrom are truly specific ones; and this is rendered
all the more probable from the singularity of its habits, concerning
which I received an interesting communication from Mr. G. R. Crotch
during his late sojourn in Gomera. According to his report, it would
appear to feed on the roots (and underground portions of the stems)
of the Euphorbia piscatoria—a plant eminently characteristic of
these Atlantic islands. Mr. Crotch states that, in one instance, on
pulling up a dead shrub of the piscatoria, he found “a female Oryctes
and some 20 or 30 larve.” We may therefore, perhaps, expect to
meet with it throughout the Zuphorbia-regions generally.
Fam. 35. CETONIADZ.
Genus 165. EPICOMETIS.
Burmeister, Handb. der Ent. iii. 434 (1842),
528. Epicometis squalida.
Scarabzeus squalidus, Linn., Syst. Nat. i. ii. 556 (1767).
Cetonia crinita, Charp., Hore Ent. 213 (1825).
hirta, Brudlé [nec ’ Fab. ], in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 62 (1838).
Tropinota Reyi, Muls., Lamell. de France, 575 (1842).
Epicometis squalida, Wolk. Cat. Can. Col, 203 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), ad flores vulgaris.
A Mediterranean insect which is quite universal. throughout the
Canarian archipelago, in the whole seven islands of which I have
myself captured it. It occurs principally at intermediate elevations,
and often abounds on the flowers of the Asphodelus fistulosus, as
well as on those of Thistles.
186 BUPRESTID &.
529. Epicometis femorata.
Cetonia femorata, Iilig., Mag. fiir Ins. ii. 231 (1803).
— hispanica, Gory et Perch., Mon. des Cét. 280 (1833).
Epicometis femorata, Burm., Handb. der Ent. iii. 435 (1842).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 204 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Can.), in aridis arenosis rarissima.
The EL. femorata, which is found in Spain and Algeria, occurs very
rarely at the Canaries. I captured a few specimens of it in the sandy
tract at Corralejo, in the extreme north of Fuerteventura, burrowing
into the loose sand around the roots of shrubby plants ; and two more
were taken (dead) by the Messrs. Crotch, near Las Palmas, in Grand
Canary. |
Fam, 36. BUPRESTIDZ.
Genus 166. ACMAZODERA.
Eschscholtz, Zool. Atlas, i. 9 (1823).
530. Acmezodera cisti.
Acmeodera cisti, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 489 (1862).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 204 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma), ad flores presertim Cisti,
Cytisi, et Spartic in locis elevatis usque ad 8000’ s. m. ascendens.
Occurs at lofty elevations in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma,
on the flowers of the various shrubs (such as the Spartiwm nubigena,
the Cystisus proliferus, and the Cistus monspeliensis and vagans)
which characterize the higher districts, ascending to at least 8000
feet above the sea. Judging however from a note now before me,
which was received from Mr. G. R. Crotch during his sojourn in
Teneriffe, it would appear that it is not in reality attached (7. e. in
its previous states) to any of those particular plants ; for he mentions
that he had extracted it ‘‘ out of the burrows where it feeds—in the
‘gorse’ (as they term it), not in the Retama.” I cannot say for
certain what is the exact shrub referred to by Mr. Crotch ; but I am
informed by the Rev. R. T. Lowe that it is probably identical with
the “ codeso—a name which in the Canaries includes several species of
Genista.”’? Elsewhere, however, I see the ‘“ codeso ” referred to the
Adenocarpus frankenoides ; but, still, whether the “ codeso” and
‘“‘ gorse’’ be one and the same plant remains to be proved*.
* Since the above was written, Dr. Crotch has informed me that the ‘ gorse ””
and “ codeso” are positively identical.
BUPRESTIDZ. 187
| 531. Acmeodera fracta.
Acmeeodera fracta, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 205 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), ad flores rarissima.
The only two examples which I have yet seen of this Acmeodera
(which is closely allied to the preceding species) were captured by
myself in Grand Canary,—one of them in the low sandy region of
El Charco, in the extreme south of that island, and the other in the
lofty Pinal of Tarajana (above San Bartolomé), It would appear,
consequently, to be independent of elevation.
532. Acmeodera plagiata.
Acmodera plagiata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 206 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), rarissima; semel tantum reperta.
Likewise found in Grand Canary, but hitherto unique—a single
example taken by myself, beneath a stone, on an arid slope in the
south of Grand Canary (between Maspalomas and Juan Grande) being
the only one that I have yet seen.
533. Acmzodera ornata.
Acmeevdera ornata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 207 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), semel deprehensa.
Also unique, but found in a different island of the Canarian Group
from any of the preceding species—namely, Fuerteventura. It
was captured by myself in the Rio Palmas, at the beginning of April
1859.
Genus 167. BUPRESTIS.
Linnzeus, Syst. Nat. i. ii. 659 (1767).
534. Buprestis Bertheloti.
Buprestis Bertheloti, Brallé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) pl. ii. f. 12 (1838).
— , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 207 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Hierro), rarissima; in pinetis precipue
(an semper ?) degens. —
A large Canarian Buprestis (of excessive rarity) which entirely
escaped my own researches, no less than those of all other recent
naturalists except the Messrs. Crotch—who during the summer of
1864 met with several dead examples of it, in spiders’ webs in the re-
188 BUPRESTIDZ.
mote Pinal which occupies a small but elevated area at the southern
extremity of the Cumbre in the island of Hierro. Previously however
to this important discovery, I had received a single example of it from
the Barfio do Castello de Paiva, by whom it was obtained from an old
(but accurate) collection which had been formed many years ago in
Teneriffe ; and it would appear, from inquiries subsequently instituted
by the Baron Paiva, that the Teneriffan example was professedly
from the Agua Garcia (or, rather, its immediate vicinity). Although
however I have no doubt that it was strictly Teneriffan, I do not
place entire confidence in the exact habitat claimed for it, but should
be disposed to conclude, from the positive evidence gained by the
Messrs. Crotch in Hierro, that it is normally a pine-destroying insect
and is consequently attached to the Pinals.
Judging from the single individual just alluded to, the Hierro
specimens would seem to be a little larger than the Teneriffan ones,
with their prothorax even still more roughly punctured and having
its lateral yellow streak carried further back—indeed almost to the
hinder margin.
Genus 168. ANTHRAXIA.
Eschscholtz; Zool. Atlas, i. 9 (1823).
535. Anthraxia senilis.
Anthraxia senilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 208 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in pinetis editioribus inter flores Cisto-
rum parce deprehensa.
The few specimens of this Anthraxia which have hitherto been
met with I captured at a high elevation on the mountains of Grand
Canary,—flying in the hot sunshine, amongst Cistus-blossoms, in
the lofty Pinal of Tarajana (above San Bartolomé).
Genus 169. AGRILUS.
(Megerle) Steph., Zl. Brit. Ent. iii. 239 (1830).
536. Agrilus Darwinii.
Agrilus Darwinii, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 82 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus ; semel tantum repertus.
A Madeiran Agrilus, and evidently one of the most rare of all the
truly indigenous Coleoptera of these Atlantic islands. Indeed the
only specimen which has hitherto been brought to light was captured
THROSCIDA. 189
by myself, during August 1855, by beating rank vegetation in the
north of Madeira proper—about a third of the way up the Ribeiro
de Sao Jorge.
Fam. 37. THROSCIDZ.
Genus 170. THROSCUS.
Latreille, Préc. des Caract. Gén. des Ins, 42 (1796).
§ I. Oculi integri.
537. Throscus latiusculus.
Throscus latiusculus, Woll., Append. hij. op. 30.
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), 4 DD, Crotch sat copiose deprehensus.
Captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Hierro, the most western of the
Canarian islands, where they obtained it rather abundantly.
538. Throscus elongatulus.
Throscus integer, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. [sed vix Cat. Mad, Col.| 209
(1864).
elongatulus, Id., Append. hay. op. 30.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in sylvaticis editioribus
rarissimus.
Likewise Canarian, occurring sparingly under dead sticks and
rubbish in the sylvan districts of a rather high elevation. A tolerable
series of if was taken in Gomera, during the summer of 1864, by
the Messrs. Crotch; and it is from their specimens that my diagnosis,
given in the Appendix, has been compiled. I had myself, however,
met with a few examples previously, both in Teneriffe and Palma,
which I have little doubt are conspecific with the Gomeran ones,
even though it is true that a Palman individual which is now before
me does not perfectly accord with the latter. At any rate, since it
is the Gomeran insect that I have taken as the type of the present
species, I need scarcely add that if future material should prove the
Teneriffan and Palman Throscus to be distinct (which I consider im-
probable) the name e/ongatulus must of course apply to the former.
The 7. elongatulus closely resembles the Madeiran 7’. integer, of
which I am far from satisfied that it is more than a geographical
state ; but the characters, small though they be (even whilst constant),
which distinguish it therefrom have been fully pointed out in the
Appendix.
190 ELATERID &.
539. Throscus integer.
_ Trixagus integer, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 82 (1857).
Throscus integer, Id., Append. huj. op. 31.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus ; hinc inde in lauretis humi-
dis excelsis.
Found in the damp sylvan districts of a rather high elevation in
Madeira proper, where however it is extremely scarce. I have taken
it beneath rotten wood, at the Montado dos Pecegueiros, in the north
_ of the island.
§ IT. Ocule wn medio transversim sulcati.
540. Throscus gracilis.
Throscus elateroides ? Heer, Fna Helv. 445 (1841).
Trixagus gracilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 237 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 84 (1857).
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo necnon inter lichenes
ad lignum antiquum crescentes in inferioribus rarissimus.
The few examples which I have yet seen of this T’hroscus were
taken by myself at a low elevation in the south of Madeira proper
—namely under the loosened bark of a plane-tree in the Praca da
Rainha in Funchal, and amongst lichen growing on the rotten wood
of an old peach-tree in the Rey. R. T. Lowe’s garden at the Levada.
In all probability the species will be found to be identical with the
T'. elateroides of southern Europe ; but until further material has
been obtained for comparison, I will not suppress the name under
which it has hitherto been cited, particularly as De Bonvouloir
(judging solely, however, from my diagnosis) records a doubt as to
whether it is absolutely conspecific with that insect. Should it ulti-
mately prove to be so, of course Heer’s title would have the priority.
Fam. 38. ELATERIDZ.
Genus 171. COPTOSTETHUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 238 (1854).
541. Coptostethus femoratus.
Coptostethus femoratus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 240, tab. iv. f. 8 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 84 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P! S*), sub lapidibus in montibus rarissimus.
ELATERIDA. 191
Observed hitherto only in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group,
where moreover it is of the utmost rarity,—occurring beneath stones
on the rocky mountain-slopes. It is the only member of the Ela-
teride which has been detected in the Madeiran archipelago.
542, Coptostethus crassiusculus.
Coptostethus crassiusculus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 213 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis editioribusque rarissimus.
A very variable Copostethus which inhabits the intermediate and
lofty elevations of Grand Canary, occurring sparingly beneath stones.
543. Coptostethus brunneipennis.
Coptostethus ois op ges Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi, 218 (1863).
—— ——., ld., Cat. Can. Col. 210 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Gom., Palma, Hierro), sub lapidibus rarior ;
’ preecipue in intermediis et editioribus (rarissime in inferioribus)
occurrens. Species valde inconstans.
A Canarian insect, which has been observed in Teneriffe, Gomera,
Palma, and Hierro,—occurring for the most part at intermediate
and rather lofty (but now and then even in the lower) altitudes. It
is eminently inconstant, the whole of its characters (though never
simultaneously) being more or less subject to variation ; and in three
examples now before me, which were taken by the Messrs. Crotch
(while sifting fallen leaves) at a high elevation on the mountains of
Gomera, the elytra are somewhat more rounded (or widened) before
the middle, but I cannot see anything about them to constitute a
specific difference.
544. Coptostethus gracilis.
Coptostethus gracilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 211 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), preecipue in montibus valde elevatis sub
lapidibus parce degens. Usque ad 9000’ s. m. ascendit.
Likewise Canarian, and observed only (hitherto) in the higher
- altitudes of Teneriffe—where it attains its maximum on the exposed
elevated Cumbres from about 8000 to 9000 feet above the sea. It
occurs beneath stones, in company with the C. globulicollis, but
much more sparingly; and although it is evidently allied to the
(very inconstant) brunnetpennis, I nevertheless do not believe that
it can possibly be regarded as any small and narrow modification of
that insect.
192 CYPHONIDA,.
545. Coptostethus canariensis.
Coptostethus canariensis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 196 (1858).
—— — , Candeze, Mon. des Elat. iii. 105 (1860).
_—— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 211 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.), sub lapidibus in inferioribus occurrens.
This Coptostethus (which is also Canarian) has been detected only
in the lower districts of Teneriffe—where it occurs, beneath stones,
from the sea-level to an elevation (so far as has been hitherto
observed) of no more than about 800 feet. It is not uncommon in
the rocky ground to the westward of the Puerto Orotava. _
546. Coptostethus globulicollis.
Coptostethus globulicollis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 440 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can, Col, 212 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (TJen.), in montibus valde elevatis usque ad
9000! s. m. ascendens.
Also peculiar to Teneriffe, occurring in the higher elevations of
that island. It attains its maximum from about 8000 to 9000 feet
above the sea, and seldom descends into even the sylvan districts.
I have taken it in profusion, from beneath stones and scoriz, on the
lofty Cumbre (adjoining the Cafiadas) above Yeod el Alto, as well as
on the opposite heights above the Agua Mansa.
547. Coptostethus obtusus.
Coptostethus obtusus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 213 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimus; in sylvaticis editioribus
semel tantum repertus. |
Hitherto I have seen but a single specimen of this insect, which
was captured by myself in the sylvan region of the Agua Mansa in
Teneriffe. It presents so many peculiarities of its own that I scarcely
think it can possibly be regarded as any modification, or monstrosity,
of the globulicollis ; nevertheless further material is much required, in’
order to ascertain for certain that its characters are constant ones, _
Fam. 39. CYPHONIDZ.
Genus 172. EUCINETUS.
Schippel, cx Germ. Mag. iii. 255 (1818).
DRILIDA. 193
548. Eucinetus ovum.
Eucinetus ovum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 242 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 85 (1857).
—,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 215 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Z'en., Gom.), sub cortice
lignoque putrido in sylvaticis humidis editioribus rarissimus.
Occurs sparingly in the damp sylvan districts, of intermediate and
rather lofty elevations, both at the Madeiras and Canaries. At the
former it has been taken in Madeira proper, and at the latter—by
myself in Teneriffe, and by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
Genus 173. CYPHON.
Paykull, Fua Suee. ii, 117 (1798).
549, Cyphon gracilicornis.
Cyphon gracilicornis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 214 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in herbidis humidiusculis
intermediis late sed parce diffusus.
Found amongst herbage, in damp spots, in the intermediate dis-
tricts of Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera; and we may expect
to meet with it in Palma and Hierro likewise. It closely resembles
the European C. coarctatus, of which I am far from satisfied that it
is more than a geographical state.
Fam. 40, DRILIDZ.
Genus 174. MALACOGASTER.
Bassi, Mag. de Zool. (Ins.) pl. 99 (1832).
550. Malacogaster tilloides.
Malacogaster tilloides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 215 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fvert.), rarissimus; inter plantas Arundinis
donacis in aquosis nascentes parcissime lectus.
A Canarian insect of the greatest rarity, which I captured sparingly
in Fuerteventura—amongst plants of the Arwndo donax growing in
swampy places in the Rio Palmas. Although allied to, it is totally
distinct from the Sicilian M. Passerinii, which is a little larger,
broader, and less shining,—its surface (which is studded with shorter,
less erect, and darker hairs) being more sculptured,
194 TELEPHORID.
Fam, 41. TELEPHORIDZ.
Genus 175. MALTHINUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. i, 261 (1806).
551. Malthinus mutabilis.
Malthinus mutabilis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 424 (1862).
» Id., Cat. Can. Col. 216 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), ad flores, passim.
A Canarian Malthinus which has been found in the whole seven
islands of the archipelago, occurring on flowers at low and interme-
diate elevations. It is extremely variable, both in size and colour ;
and, although perfectly distinct from the European M. flaveolus, it
may perhaps be looked upon as the representative at the Canaries of
that species. |
552. Malthinus flammeicollis.
Malthinus croceicollis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i, 426 (1862).
— —, Id., Cat. Can, Col, 217 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), ad flores in intermediis minus frequens.
This Malthinus I have met with as yet only in Grand Canary,
where it is not uncommon during the spring months throughout the
region of El Monte. I have changed its name to flammeicollis on
account of Motschulsky having previously described a croceicollis in
the nearly allied genus Malthodes—a group so close to Malthinus
that in all probability it will not long be upheld as distinct.
Genus 176, MALTHODES,
Kiesenwetter, in Linn. Ent. vii. 265 (1852).
553. Malthodes Kiesenwetteri.
Malthodes Kiesenwetteri, Woll., Ins. Mad. 243 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 85 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S*), ad flores in herbidis inter-
mediis parce occurrens.
Not uncommon on flowers in the intermediate districts of Madeira
proper and Porto Santo, where it represents the M. brevicollis of
more northern latitudes, Indeed it is so closely allied to the latter
that I should scarcely have treated it as more than a geographical
MALACHIADE. 195
modification of it, had I not been informed by Kiesenwetter (who
examined it carefully, after having compiled his elaborate Monograph
of the group) that he considered it to be specifically distinct.
Fam. 42. MALACHIADA.
Genus 177. MALACHIUS.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent, i. 221 (1792).
554. Malachius militaris.
Malachius militaris, Woll., Ins. Mad. 245 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 85 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hinc inde ad flores in cultis inferioribus.
A Malachius which is sometimes tolerably common in the lower
elevations of Madeira proper, occurring principally about gardens
and other cultivated grounds. I have taken it in and around Funchal ;
and specimens have lately been communicated by the Bardo do Cas-
tello de Paiva. In colour and general aspect it greatly resembles
the European M. rubricollis, Mshm,—from which however it differs
in its very much shorter limbs (the antenne particularly being more
abbreviated), in its tarsi and anterior legs having a tendency (more
or less expressed) to be diluted in hue, in its prothorax being less
transverse (or more narrowed behind) and with a longitudinal black
patch (seldom absent) down the disk, and in its elytra being almost
free from any appearance of erect blackish additional hairs*,
* A single example of a Malachius which possibly may prove to be conspecific
with the Madeiran M. militaris, but which I think seems scarcely to differ from
the common European MM. rubricollis, has been communicated by De Marseul
(who informs me that he possesses two more of them) as Canarian; but since
several of the insects in the same consignment are labelled with wnmistakeably
wrong localities, I feel that I cannot safely admit the species (even whilst pro-
fessedly from the collection of M. de la Perraudiére) into this Catalogue. The
only point, so far as I can detect, in which the individual before me recedes from
the ordinary type consists in its total freedom from pubescence; nevertheless, as
its antennz are broken off, I cannot say this for certain. But, ¢f truly Canarian,
it is not impossible that further and more satisfactory material might disclose
some other small diagnostic features (either external or structural) ; and I will
therefore record it briefly as follows, in the event of its proving ultimately to be
distinct from the rubricollis and militaris, and its habitat to be correct :—
Malachius rufoterminatus, n. sp. ?
M. nitidus, calvus, (oculo fortissime armato) minutissime, vix perspicue punctu-
latus; capite latiusculo elytrisque nigro-cyaneis, his ad apicem prothoraceque
lete testaceo-rufis; [antennis mihi non obviis;] pedibus subcyaneo-nigris.—
Long. corp. lin. 12.
Cantharis rubricollis?, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 371 (1802).
Habitat ins. Canarienses (sec. cl. De Marseul), mihi non obvius.
02
196 MALACHIADA.
Genus 178. ATTALUS.
Erichson, Entomograph. 89 (1840).
§ I. Prothorax plus minus (i.e. vel omnino, vel in parte majore, vel
versus angulos solos posticos) pallidus.
555, Attalus pellucidus.
Pecteropus pellucidus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 247 (note) (1854).
Attalus pellucidus, Id., Journ. of Ent. i. 429 (1862).
— , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 219 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Z7’en.), ad flores vulgaris. Ab ord maritima
usque ad 8000! s, m. ascendit.
A Canarian Attalus which has been detected hitherto only in
Teneriffe, where it occurs on flowers (often very abundantly) at
nearly all elevations.
556. Attalus ruficollis.
Attalus ruficollis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 428 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 219 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Z'en., Palma, preecipue illam), vulgaris, in locis
similibus ac precedens.
Found in Teneriffe, generally in company with the last species—to
which indeed it is so closely allied that it appears to differ from it
merely in having its prothorax red, instead of black. As stated
however in my Canarian Catalogue, I can nevertheless scarcely treat
it as a variety of that insect, inasmuch as I have not yet been able
to procure even an approximation to anything like an intermediate
link between the two; and that the differences are not sexual ones
is certain, for the males and females of each form remain perfectly
eonstant to each other. Moreover the specific distinctness is perhaps
rendered still more probable through the circumstance that there is
a small state of the ruficollis (the “ var. 8. pauperculus” of my dia-
gnosis) peculiar to Palma, and I have seen no Attalus in that island
at all analogous to the pellucidus of Teneriffe; whereas had the
latter been a modification which the ruficollis is so eminently liable
to assume, we might certainly have expected to meet with some
traces of it in Palma—in like manner as we do (thus abundantly)
in Teneriffe.
557. Attalus pallipes.
Attalus pallipes, Woll., Cat. Can. Col..220-(1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Gom.?), ’ W. D. Crotch deprehensus.
MALACHIAD. 197
Found by Dr. Crotch (rather abundantly) in Teneriffe, during his
Canarian expedition of 1862; and he had also a single example of
it amongst his material from Gomera. I think however that further
evidence would be desirable for the latter habitat before it can be
considered to be perfectly established, for it is of course within the
range of possibility that one of Dr. Crotch’s Teneriffan specimens
may have become mixed up accidentally with his Gomeran collection.
The A. pallipes is nearly related to the ruficollis, but its many
distinctions (chiefly, however, of colour) have been fully pointed out
in my Canarian Catalogue.
558. Attalus ornatissimus.
Attalus ornatissimus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i, 431, pl. xx. f, 2 (1862),
, Id., Cat. Can, Col, 221 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), ad flores in intermediis et presertim
editioribus hine inde vulgaris.
Peculiar apparently to the intermediate and (more especially) lofty
elevations of Palma, in the Canarian Group—where it has been taken,
successively, by Mr. Gray, myself, and Dr. Crotch,
559, Attalus rugifrons.
Attalus rugifrons, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i, 431 (1862),
, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 221 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Giom.), in intermediis tempore hiemali captus.
Taken by Mr. Gray and myself (on the hills above San Sebastian)
in Gomera, of the Canarian Group, during February 1858 ; but it
has not yet been detected elsewhere,
560. Attalus ovatipennis.
Attalus ovatipennis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i, 429 (1862).
- ———,, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 220 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), ad flores varios, passim.
The most widely spread of all the Canarian Attali, it having now
been detected in the whole seven islands of the archipelago; for
although until lately it had not been observed in Hierro, six examples
are now before me from that island which were found by the Messrs,
Crotch at a high elevation in the sylvan district of El Golfo—close to
198 MALACHIADE.
the Fountain known locally as the “Fonte de Tivataje,” on the
descent from the Cumbre. It is the only Attalus which has yet
been met with in Hierro*,
561. Attalus bisculpturatus.
Attalus bisculpturatus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 430 (1862).
, Id., Cat, Can. Col, 221 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), rarissimus. Specimina duo Aprili in-
eunte a. p. 1859 deprehendi.
A remarkable species, two examples only of which have as yet
come beneath my notice. They were taken by myself in Fuerte-
ventura, of the Canarian Group—near the little town of S* Maria
Betancuria, in the Rio Palmas,
562. Attalus chrysanthemi.
Anthocomus analis, Hart. Fe ‘Pnz.], Geol. Verh. Lanz. uu. Fuert. 140.
Attalus chrysanthemi, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 432, pl. xx. f. 3 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 222 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), ad flores preesertim Chrysanthemi
ochroleuct, W. et B., in intermediis hinc inde vulgaris.
A most beautiful (and constant) Attalus, which has been observed
hitherto only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura—the two eastern islands
of the Canarian Group. It is locally abundant, at intermediate ele-
vations, on flowers—particularly those of a large Chrysanthemum (the
C. ochroleucus, W. et B.); but it is less common in Fuerteventura
than in Lanzarote.
563. Attalus commixtus.
Attalus commixtus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 433 (1862).
—— , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 223 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), ad flores Huphorbiarum in saxosis in-
termediis parce captus,
The few examples which I have seen of this Attalus (which is a
good deal allied to the preceding species, though I believe perfectly
distinct from it) were taken by myself in Lanzarote, of the Canarian
Group—from Euphorbia-blossoms, in the north of that island.
* [ have no reason to suppose that there is any deficiency of the Malacoderms
in Hierro; but as our short sojourn in that island was too early in the season,
and that of the Messrs. Crotch too late, for the generality of the flower-infesting
Coleoptera, we did not fall in with many of them.
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_ §64, Attalus levicollis.
Attalus leevicollis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 434 (1862).
—_— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 223 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), rarissimus ; una cum specie precedente
semel repertus.
Hitherto unique, the only example which I have seen having been
captured by myself (in company with the last species) in the north
of Lanzarote—of the Canarian Group.
565. Attalus posticus.
Attalus posticus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 434 (1862).
—— —, Id., Cat, Can, Col, 224 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), semel tantum lectus. .
Taken by myself in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian Group—close
to S“ Maria Betancuria, in the Rio Palmas; but, like the last species,
it is hitherto unique.
566, Attalus anthicoides,
Attalus anthicoides, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 435, pl. xx. f. 4 (1862),
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 224 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), vel ad flores vel seepius sub re-
cremento farris circa basin acervorum tritici sparso hine inde
sat vulgaris.
Peculiar (so far as I have yet observed) to Lanzarote and Fuerte-
ventura, the two eastern islands of the Canarian archipelago,—where
it occurs not merely upon flowers, but (far oftener) beneath the refuse
around the base of corn-stacks. Its habits indeed, no less than its
prima facie aspect, are quite those of the Heteromerous genus
Anthicus; and in fact it so nearly resembles, at first sight, the A.
canariensis (with which it is frequently found in company) that
until carefully examined it might almost be mistaken for that insect.
§ Il. Prothoraa cum capite elytrisque concolor (rarius ad angulos
ipsissimos posticos obscwrissume et anguste pallidus).
567. Attalus tuberculatus.
Attalus tuberculatus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 436 (1862).
— —, Ld., Cat. Can, Col, 225 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), ad flores minus frequens.
Likewise a Canarian Attalus, and one which I have myself observed
200 MALACHIADE.
only near the Puerto Orotava in Teneriffe; but several examples are
now before me which were captured by the Messrs. Crotch, during
the summer of 1864, in Gomera. The Gomeran specimens are more
or less appreciably seneous ; whereas the Teneriffan ones are black, ~
with only a very faint brassy tinge.
568. Attalus obscurus.
Attalus obscurus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 437 (1862).
, dd., Cat, Can. Col, 235 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), ad flores in intermediis occurrens.
I have observed this Attalus hitherto only in Grand Canary, where
it is not uncommon during the spring months throughout the region
of El] Monte and towards the summit of the Bandama mountain.
569. Attalus subopacus.
Attalus subopacus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 437 (1862).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. ’ Col, 226 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), ad flores sat vulgaris.
Detected as yet only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the eastern
islands of the Canarian Group,—where however it is widely spread,
and in certain districts rather common.
570. Attalus metallicus.
Attalus metallicus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 438 (1862).
» Id., Cat. Can. Col. 226 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Ten.), ad flores presertim Luphorbiarum
hinc inde haud infrequens.
A Canarian Attalus which is rather common in Lanzarote, where
it is particularly partial to the flowers of the various Euphorbias in
in the north of that island. It would seem likewise to occur in
Teneriffe ; for I captured a single specimen of it there (the “var. /.
similis”? of my diagnosis), which however differs a little from the
Lanzarotan type. —
571. Attalus znescens.
Attalus eenescens, Woll., Journ. o of Ent. i, 438 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 22 (1864).
Habitat pets iaiies (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), ab ord maritima
usque ad 8000's. m. ascendens,
ns
A rather common little species; and widely spread over the central
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and western islands of the Canarian archipelago, occurring from the
sea-level to an altitude of at least 8000 feet. It has been captured
in Grand Canary, Teneriffe (where it often abounds at a lofty eleva-
tion on the blossoms of the Retama), Gomera, and Palma; and we
may consequently expect to meet with it in Hierro likewise.
The A. enescens varies a little in sculpture—the examples from
the higher altitudes of Teneriffe (where it abounds on the blossoms of
the Retama) being a little more sparingly and strongly punctured,
as well as somewhat more polished and with their heads just percep-
tibly rounder and more developed; but I do not think that they
have the slighest claim to be regarded as distinct from those which
are found in the less elevated districts. Nevertheless that particular
state is the one which I took as my type of the species ; and if there-
fore the rather more closely punctured form (which occurs not only
in Teneriffe, but in Gomera and Palma likewise) should at any future
time have to be separated (which I cannot but regard as extremely
improbable), it must stand under the name of puncticollis—which I
applied ‘to it, treating it as a “‘ var. 3,” in my diagnosis.
572. Attalus maderensis.
Pecteropus maderensis, Woll., Ins, Mad. 247, tab. iv. f. 7 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 85 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S®., Bugio), ad flores presertim
Cinerarie aurite in editioribus vulgaris.
Peculiar to the Madeiran Group, where most probably it will be
found to be quite universal,—though it is evidently far more abun-
dant in Madeira proper than elsewhere. It occurs principally in the
higher elevations, and has been detected hitherto in Madeira proper,
Porto Santo, and the southern Deserta (or Bugio). In the sylvan
districts of Madeira proper it is very partial to the flowers of the
Cineraria aurita (the Senecio maderensis of De Candolle), the large
clusters of which often teem with it. Judging from the examples
which I have yet taken, the species would-appear to be much smaller
in Porto Santo and the Bugio than it is in Madeira proper,—a fact
however which is rendered quite intelligible from the comparatively
exposed and weather-beaten nature of those two islands. Indeed
the only spot where I have observed it in Porto Santo is the extreme
summit of the Pico Branco; and on the southern Deserta I met
with it, in like manner, on the very top of that remote and almost
inaccessible rock. | b
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573. Attalus rugosus.
Pecteropus rugosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 249 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 86 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad flores in inferioribus occurrens.
Closely allied to the last species, though I believe truly distinct
from it, Hitherto, however, it has been observed only in Madeira
proper; and whilst the A. maderensis is peculiar (both there and
elsewhere) to the higher elevations, the rugosus occurs nearly at the
sea-level, Indeed it-has been captured hitherto merely in one
locality—immediately above the Praia Formosa, to the westward of
Funchal; though we may of course expect to meet with it more
generally, throughout the lower districts,
Genus 179. PECTEROPUS*.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 245 (1854).
574. Pecteropus rostratus.
Pecteropus rostratus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 250, tab. iv. f. 9 (1854),
,Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 86 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P! S8”., Des., Bugio), ad flores sat vulgaris.
Peculiar apparently to the Madeiran Group, though it has not yet
been observed in Madeira proper; but in Porto Santo and on the
two southern Desertas (namely, the Deserta Grande and the Bugio)
it is tolerably common during the spring and early summer months,
occurring on flowers and principally at rather low elevations. The
Porto Santan examples (var. a) are on the average somewhat paler,
more brassy, and less rugose than those (var. 8), which are more
coppery, from the Desertas.
575. Pecteropus angustifrons.
Pecteropus angustifrons, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 427, pl. xx. f. 1 (1862),
— ——,, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 218 (1864). |
Habitat Canarienses (G'om.), ad flores tempore hiemali deprehensus.
* In a Paper “on the Canarian Malacoderms,” published in the ‘ Journ. of
Ent.’ in 1862, I expressed a doubt whether my genus Pecteropus can be truly
upheld as distinct from Attalus. Iam still however inclined to believe (as then)
that the few species which compose it are sufficiently separated from the normal
Attali to constitute a little group of themselves—in which the head is narrower
and much more oval, with the forehead more depressed (often indeed concave),
the eyes less prominent, the epistome more produced in front, and the neck
relatively broader, whilst, at the same time, the maxillary palpi are somewhat
longer, the entire surface is usually more densely sculptured, and the outline is
more acuminated anteriorly. As thus defined, Pecteropus would bear much the
same sort of relation to Attalus proper as Malthodes (in the Telephoride) does
to Malthinus.
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A most elegant species, and likewise peculiar to Gomera—having
been taken by Mr. Gray and myself on the hills above San Sebastian,
during our short sojourn in that island in February 1858.
576. Pecteropus scitulus.
_ Pecteropus scitulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 218 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch repertus.
Observed as yet, like the two preceding species, only in Gomera
—where it was taken first by Dr. Crotch during the spring of 1862,
and subsequently by himself and his brother during their late
Canarian expedition. As implied in my Canarian Catalogue, it has
so much the general colouring and aspect of a true Attalus that at
first sight it might appear doubtful whether it should not be assigned
to that group rather than to Pecteropus; nevertheless its more pro-
duced head and narrower, flatter forehead, in conjunction with its
less prominent eyes, are more in accordance with the Pecteropi than
with the Attali. It is extremely variable in colour,—its prothorax,
which has generally only the sides and hinder region broadly rufous,
being sometimes entirely red; whilst its elytra are either dark-
cyaneous or else with a greenish, or greenish-brassy, tinge ; and its
front legs, which are usually but partly pale, are sometimes entirely
so. Its primd facie aspect is consequently more suggestive of such —
species of the normal Attali as the ruficollis and ornatissimus than
of the totally metallic Porto Santan P. rostratus (which I would
regard as the type of its particular group); nevertheless with its
immediate ally, the P. angustifrons (which is likewise peculiar to
Gomera), it has much in common.
Genus 180. MICROMIMETES.
Wollaston, Journ. of Ent. i. 439 (1862).
577. Micromimetes alutaceus.
Micromimetes alutaceus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 441, pl. xx. £.5 (1862).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col, 227 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), rarissimus ; ad flores in aridis arenosis
parce captus,
The only examples which I have yet seen of this Malacoderm were
captured by myself, during April 1858, in the sandy district at Mas-
palomas in the extreme south of Grand Canary.
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578. Micromimetes ? jucundus.
Micromimetes? jucundus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 441 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 228 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), semel tantum repertus.
Likewise peculiar (apparently) to Grand Canary, the single speci-
men hitherto detected having been captured by myself in the region
of El Monte in that island. Being unfortunately a female one, I can-
not tell whether the tarsi of the male would assign it, or not, to this
particular group. I believe however that it is not a Micromimetes ;
and it is therefore only provisionally that I have placed it in its
present position.
- Genus 181. CEPHALOGONIA.
Wollaston, Journ. of Ent. i. 442 (1862).
579. Cephalogonia cerasina.
Cephalogonia cerasina, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 444, pl. xx. f.6 (1862).
—_ ——, Id, Cat. Can. Col. 228 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T’en., Palma), floribus Physalidis aristate in
apricis inferioribus preecipue gaudens.
The most beautiful of the Atlantic Malacoderms, and which has
been observed hitherto only in Teneriffe and Palma of the Canarian
Group. It occurs principally at low elevations, in sunny spots,
and is chiefly attached to the blossoms of the Physalis aristata—a
shrub which is rather common in certain cindery districts towards
the coast.
Genus 182. CEPHALONCUS.
Westwood, in Proc. Ent. Soc. Lond. 178 (1863),
580. Cephaloncus capito.
id rmntee ssp Ogcocephalus | capito, Westw., loc. cit. 178 (1863).
» Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 229 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), rarissimus ; super arbusculas Plocame
pendule parcissime lectus.
It is in Grand Canary only that this exceedingly rare, and beau-
tiful, little Malacoderm has hitherto been observed,—the few speci-
mens brought to light having been captured by myself off some
shrubs of Plocama pendula at Aldea de San Nicholas, in the west of
that island.
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Fam. 43. MELYRIDZ.
Genus 183. DASYTES.
Paykull, Fra Suee. ii. 156 (1798),
581. Dasytes subznescens.
Dasytes nigricornis? Brullé| nec Fab. },in Webb et Berth. ( Col.)60(1838).
ieteaeebens, Woll., Journ. of He i, 444 (1862).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 230 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Hierro sola haud detectus), ad flores, passim ;
ab ora maritima usque ad 8000's. m. ascendens.
2
Doubtless universal throughout the Canarian archipelago, Hierro
(in which however we may be pretty sure that it exists) being the
only island of the seven in which it does not happen to have been
observed. It is independent of elevation, occurring from the sea-
level to an altitude of at least 8000 feet. We may regard it as the
representative at the Canaries of the European D. flavipes, to which
in many respects it is closely allied; and indeed it is not impossible
that it may be, in reality, but a geographical phasis of that species.
582. Dasytes dispar.
Dasytes dispar, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 445 (1862).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col, 230 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis ad flores deprehensus.
The only specimens which I have seen of this Dasytes were taken
by myself in Grand Canary, where it is not uncommon during the
spring months throughout the region of El Monte.
583. Dasytes illustris.
Dasytes illustris (Mots.), Woll., Ins. Mad. 252 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 86 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (in I/heo Chéo sola haud detectus), ad flores
vulgatissimus.
Abounds on flowers in the Madeiran archipelago—where it is
doubtless universal, though I do not happen to have observed it on
the northern Deserta (or Ilheo Chao); but in Madeira proper, Porto
Santo, the Deserta Grande, and the Bugio it has been captured in
profusion. It occurs likewise in the south of Europe; but it is
somewhat remarkable that, although thus common at the Madeiras,
it has not yet been detected in the Canarian Group.
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Genus 184. DOLICHOSOMA.
Stephens, Man. Brit. Col. 193 (1839).
584, Dolichosoma Hartungii.
Dasytes filiformis, Hart. [nec Creutz.], Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und
Fert. 140, 141.
Dolichosoma Hartungii, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i: 446 (1862).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 231 (1864).
Habitat Coravioties (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.), ‘a flores in inferi-
oribus intermediisque sat vulgare.
Not uncommon at low and intermediate elevations in the Canarian
Group, at any rate in the eastern and central parts of it—having
been taken in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, and Tene-
riffe. Although I have not been able to procure a type of that
insect for comparison, I believe that it will be found to be closely
allied to the D. protensum from Sardinia.
Genus 185. HAPLOCNEMUS.
Stephens, Zi. Brit. Ent. iii. 316 (script. Aplocnemus | (1830).
585. Haplocnemus sculpturatus.
Haplocnemus sculpturatus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 447 (1862).
yId., Cat. Can. Col. 232° (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zen., Gom., Palma), in virgen et preesertim
elevatis rarior.
Occurs sparingly at intermediate and (more particularly) lofty
altitudes in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the Canarian Group ;
in the first of which I took it (not uncommonly) on the blossoms, as
well as from amongst dead sticks beneath the shrubs, of the Retamas
on the lofty Cumbre adjoining the Cafadas—more than 8000 feet
above the sea.
586. Haplocnemus vestitus.
Haplocnemus vestitus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i, 447 (1862).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 232 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Hierro), parce deprehensus.
Likewise a Canarian Haplocnemus, though as yet observed only
in Hierro—where it may be regarded as the representative of the
preceding species, which occurs in at any rate three of the other
islands. It is in fact closely allied to that insect, of which perhaps
it may be some extreme insular modification which is densely beset
with long and erect hairs.
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Genus 186. MELYROSOMA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 258 (1854).
587. Melyrosoma oceanicum.
Melyrosoma oceanicum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 253, tab. v. f. 1 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 86 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad flores in editioribus hine inde vul-
gare. Usque ad summos montes ascendit. etna
Peculiar apparently to Madeira proper, where it occurs on flowers
(occasionally in abundance) at lofty elevations,—ascending to the
summits of the highest peaks.
588. Melyrosoma costipenne.
Melyrosoma costipenne, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 448 (1862).
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 233 (1864). '
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Observed hitherto only in Grand Canary, where (although per-
fectly distinct from it) it may be regarded as the representative of
the Madeiran MW. oceanicum. Like that species, it is found on flowers
at very lofty altitudes,
589. Melyrosoma hirtum.
Melyrosoma hirtum, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 449 (1862).
—— — , Ia., Cat. Can. Col, 233 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in montibus valde excelsis rarius ; etiam
ad 12,000’ s.m. a cl. W. D. Crotch parce lectum.
A Canarian species which has been detected hitherto only in the
higher (and highest) elevations of Teneriffe, where it ascends to the
actual summit of the Peak—Dr. Crotch, during the spring of 1862,
_having captured a few examples of it on the very top of the cone
itself (upwards of 12,000 feet above the sea). I have myself met
with it on the ascent to the Cumbre from the Agua Mansa.
590. Melyrosoma abdominale,
Melyrosoma abdominale, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 87 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in inferioribus rarissimum. Exemplar
unicum in insulé parva “ Ilheo de Fora’’ dicté deprehendi.
Observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it would appear
to be rare and to occur at a low elevation, Indeed the only (typical)
208 CLERID®.
example which I have seen was captured by myself on the little
rock known as the Ilheo de Fora, off the eastern extremity of the
Ponta de Sao Lourengo,
591. Melyrosoma flavescens.
Melyrosoma flavescens, Woll., Journ. of Ent.i. 449 (1862).
, Id., Cat: Can. Col, 234 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Palma, Hierro), ab ord maritima usque
ad, vel ultra, 3000’ s. m. ascendens.
This very distinct little species has been detected hitherto only
in the western islands of the Canarian archipelago, where it occurs
from the sea-level to an altitude of more than 3000 feet. I have
taken it in the Pinal of Palma, above the Banda; and several
examples are now before me which were captured by the Messrs.
Crotch ( on Euphorbia-blossoms, above and below Hermigua”) in
Gomera, and Hierro. 7
592. Melyrosoma artemisie.
Melyrosoma Artemisix, Woll., Ins. Mad. 254, tab. v. f. 2 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 88 (1857)
Habitat Maderenses (Ilheo, Chéo, Des.), preesertim ad flores Arte-
misie argentee, Hérit.
Found in the northern and central Desertas, of the Madeiran
Group, where it is very partial to the flowers of the Artemisia ar-_
gentea; but it has not yet been detected elsewhere. Although ex-
ceedingly distinct from that species, it may be regarded as the
representative at the Madeiras of the Canarian M. flavescens.
Fam. 44, CLERIDZ.
Genus 187. OPILUS.
Latreille, Hist. Nat. des Ins, iii, 111 [script. Opilo} (1802).
593. Opilus mollis.
Attelabus mollis, Linn., Fra Suec. 186 (1761).
Opilo mollis, Lat., Hist. Nat. des Ins, ix. 149 (1804),
Opilus mollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 256 (1864).
, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 88 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses {(Mad.), in subinferioribus circa domos raris-
simus.
The European 0, mollis occurs very sparingly about one or two
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. cultivated spots, and old houses (near Funchal), in Madeira proper ;
but it has not been observed elsewhere in these Atlantic islands.
Most probably it has become naturalized accidentally from more
northern latitudes.
Genus 188. CLERUS.
Geoffroy, Hist. Abr. des Ins. 303 (1764).
594. Clerus Paive.
Clerus Paive, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond.i, 163, pl. vii. f. 5 (1862).
——. Id., Cat. Can. Col. 234 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Palma solé haud observatus), in ramulis
truncisque Euphorbiarum emortuis late sed parce diffusus.
This most interesting little Clerus (which was dedicated to my
worthy friend the Bardo do Castello de Paiva) is attached exclu-
sively to the dead Euphorbias in the Canarian archipelago, where it
is doubtless universal; for although it does not happen to have been
observed in Palma we may be pretty certain that it must exist there,
and in the other six islands it has been taken more or less abun-
dantly. Its detection in Gomera is due to the recent investigations
of the Messrs. Crotch.
Genus 189. CORYNETES.
Herbst, Kaf. iv. 148 [ script. Korynetes| (1791).
595. Corynetes ruficollis.
Anobium ruficolle, Thunb., Nov. Ins, Spec. i. 8 (1781).
Dermestes ruficollis, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 230 (1792).
Necrobia ruficollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 258 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 88 (1857).
Corynetes ruficollis, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 285 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen.), in cultis et circa
domos necnon in cadaveribus parce occurrens.
This almost cosmopolitan insect has become established both at
the Madeiras and Canaries,—where however it is extremely local,
and (at any rate at the latter) rather scarce. It occurs about
houses and cultivated grounds, as well as in dead animals, in
Madeira proper; and I have also met with it near S* Cruz, in
Teneriffe.
596. Corynetes rufipes.
Anobium rufipes, Thunb., Nov. Ins. Spec. i. 10 (1781).
Corynetes rufipes, Fab., Syst. Eleu. i, 286 (1801).
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Necrobia rufipes, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 60 (1838).
Corynetes rufipes, Woll. Cat. Can. Col, 235 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten., Gom.) in cadaveribus
et circa domos hine inde vulgaris,
The C. rufipes, which like the last species has become naturalized
throughout the greater portion of the civilized world, is doubtless
universal at the Canaries—in all the islands of which it has been
observed except in Palma and Hierro, where however we may feel
- quite sure that it exists. But although thus general at the Cana-
ries, it is somewhat singular that it has not yet been detected in the
. Madeiran group.
597, Corynetes fimetarius.
Corynetes fimetarius, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 440 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 236 (1864). )
Habitat Guisietinis (Lanz., Fuert.), in stercore arido bovino, equino,
camelino hine inde vulgaris.
Locally abundant in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern
islands of the Canarian Group, to which it seems to be peculiar. It
is a truly indigenous insect, occurring in the dung of cattle at
low and intermediate altitudes; and in its purely structural details
it has more in common with the subgenus Opetiopalpus, of Spinola,
than with Corynetes proper.
Fam, 45, PTINIDA.
Genus 190. CASOPUS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 194 [ script. Casapus]| (1862).
598, Casopus Bonvouloirii.
Casapus Bonvouloirii, Woll., loc. cit. 196, pl. vill. f. 1 (1862).
Casopus ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 237 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis editioribus rarissimus.
This noble Canarian Casopus seems to be attached to the sylvan
districts of Teneriffe at a high altitude, where it is both local and
scarce. In the humid region around the Agua Mansa, however, I
obtained it in tolerable abundance; and it was found sparingly by
the Messrs. Crotch near Yeod el Alto, as well as in the Pinal
above it.
PTINIDA. 211
599. Casopus dilaticollis. —
Casapus dilaticollis, Woll., loc. cit. 197 (1862).
Casopus ——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 237 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in inferioribus et intermediis sat vul-
* garis.
Likewise Teneriffan, but more abundant and much more widely
diffused than the last species. It occurs beneath stones and dry
fallen leaves at low and intermediate elevations, ascending from the
sea-level to an altitude of about 3000 feet.
600. Casopus alticola.
Casapus alticola, Woll., loc. cit. 198, pl. viii. f, 2 (1862).
Casopus —, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 238 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Jen.), in locis elevatis rarissimus. Usque ad
8000’ s. m. ascendit.
Attached to the loftier altitudes of Teneriffe, where it would
appear to be extremely rare. I have taken it above the Agua
Mansa, and on the elevated Cumbre adjoining the Cafadas; and it
has been found sparingly by the Messrs. Crotch in the Pinal above
Yeod el Alto. It is very closely allied to the C. dilaticollis, of
which indeed it may possibly be but a phasis peculiar to the higher
regions; in which case the upward range of that species would, of
course, be greatly increased. Nevertheless, as stated in my paper
on the Canarian Ptinide, I am more inclined to believe that
(however nearly resembling it) it is truly distinct from the dila-
ticollis*,
601. Casopus pedatus.
Casopus dilaticollis, var. y, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 238 (1864).
pedatus, Id., Append. huj. op. 32.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch repertus.
The representative in Gomera of the Teneriffan C. dilaticollis (or
perhaps, rather, of the alticola), from which however it appears to
be sufficiently distinct—as will be seen by a reference to my diag-
nosis, given in the Appendix to this volume. It was first found by
Dr. Crotch, during his sojourn in Gomera in the spring of 1862; in
_* The C. alticola is rather larger than the dilaticollis, with its pubescence not
a so long; its elytra are more deeply substriate-punctate, and have their
ront transverse fascia developed (instead of being obsolete); and the first joint
of the hinder feet of the male is perhaps somewhat more inflated.
P2
212: PTINID.
which same island it has lately been taken more abundantly by
himself and his brother.
602. Casopus radiosus.
Casapus radiosus, Woil., loc. cit, 199 (1862).
Casopus radiosus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 238 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus in elevatis et intermediis
rarior.
The few examples which I have seen of this Casopus were taken
by myself in Grand Canary—on the ascent to the Roca del Soucilho,
above San Mateo. It will doubtless be found as abundantly as most
of the other species, when the higher elevations of Grand Canary
have been carefully explored.
- 603. Casopus subcalvus.
Casapus subcalvus, Woll., loc. cit. 200, pl. viii. f. 8 (1862).
Casopus subcalvus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 239 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), sub lapidibus in intermediis parce lectus.
Peculiar apparently to Hierro, the most western island of the
Canarian Group, where it occurs sparingly at intermediate altitudes.
It was taken by Mr. Gray and myself, near Valverde, and subse-
quently by the Messrs. Crotch; and an example is now before me
which has been communicated by De Marseul from the collection of
M. de la Perraudiére, and which was met with by the latter in the
same island.
Genus 191. DIGNOMUS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 201 (1862).
604. Dignomus gracilipes.
Dignomus gracilipes, Woll., loc. cit. 202, pl. viii. f. 4 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 239 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in stercore. bovino, equino, came-
lino in aridis inferioribus latens.
One of the rarest of the Atlantic Ptinide, and confined apparently
to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (the two eastern islands of the
Canarian Group)—where it secretes itself within the dried dung of
cattle in arid sandy spots of a low elevation. This peculiarity of
habit, however eccentric for a member of the present family, is
nevertheless in accordance with what seems to be normal for at any
rate one more Canarian Ptinid—namely, the Piarus basalis.
PTINIDA. 213
Genus 192. PTINUS.
Linneeus, Syst. Nat. ii. 565 (1767).
605. Ptinus testaceus.
Ptinus testaceus, Oliv., Ent. ix. 8 (1790).
—— advena, Woll., Ins. Mad. 261 (1854).
—— testaceus, De Boield., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iv. 654 (1857).
—— —, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 89 pes
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 239 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses ( Mad.) et Canarienses (Hierro), ex alienis intro-
ductus; circa domos mercatorumque repositoria parce occurrens.
The European P. testaceus occurs sparingly, about houses and
stores, both at the Madeiras and Canaries, where it has doubtless
become established accidentally through the medium of commerce.
I have captured it in Madeira proper, of the former, and in Hierro,
of the latter; but it is decidedly scarce.
606. Ptinus brunneus.
Ptinus brunneus (Meg.), Dufts., Fna Austr. iii. 65 (1825).
—— ——, De Boield., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iv. 649 (1857).
— —_, Woll., Cat. Mad, Col. 89 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens et certe
introductus.
Taken by myself in Madeira proper, the species being in precisely
the same predicament as the last one—clearly introduced, and
perhaps become naturalized, through human agencies. »
607. Ptinus variegatus.
Ptinus variegatus, Rossi, Mant. Ins, 20 (1792).
mauritanicus, Lucas, Col. de ? Algérie, 208 (1849).
—— » Woll., Ins. Mad. 261 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 90 (1857).
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in inferioribus, preecipue
in cavernis tufse apertis, sese occultans.
Not uncommon in the low, or but slightly elevated, districts of
Madeira proper,—occurring for the most part beneath stones (par-
ticularly in the open basaltic caves near the coast), though occasion-
ally under the dried masses of Sempervivum which stud the perpen-
dicular rocks; but it has not yet been observed in the Canarian
Group. It is a species of Mediterranean latitudes, being found in
the south of Europe and the north of Africa.
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Genus 193. MEZIUM.
(Leach) Curt., Brit. Ent. v. 232 (1828).
608. Mezium sulcatum.
Ptinus sulcatus, Fab., Spec. Ins. i. 73 (1781).
Gibbium sulcicolle, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 60 (1838).
Mezium suleatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 273 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 92 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 240 (1864).
Gibbium sulcicolle, Hart., Geolog. Verhdltn. Lanz. und Fuert, 140.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub lapidibus
scorlisque presertim in cavernis tufee apertis vulgaris.
This insect, which is rather sparingly distributed over central and
southern Europe, abounds in these Atlantic islands—where it seems
to be quite indigenous, and where I have little doubt that it will be
found to be universal. And it is worth noting that the original
examples from which Fabricius compiled his diagnosis of the species
were Canarian ones. It is common at rather low elevations in
Madeira proper, chiefly beneath stones and scoriz in dry spots (more
particularly in small open caverns of the basaltic rocks, towards the
coast), often in company with the Ptinus variegatus; whilst at the
Canaries it is still more abundant, and has been found (in similar
situations) in the whole seven islands of the Group. I met with it
likewise at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Africa.
Genus 194. GIBBIUM.
Scopoli, Int. ad Hist. Nat. 505 (1777).
609. Gibbium scotias.
Ptinus scotias, Fab., Spec. Ins. i. 74 (1831).
Gibbium scotias, Kugel., mm Schneid. Mag. iv. 502 (1794).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 274 (1854).
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 92 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum. Exemplar unicum, forsan
ex alienis introductum, in domo quadam cepi.
A single specimen of this common European insect, which I took
many years ago in a house at Machico in Madeira proper, is the
only one that I have yet seen from these Atlantic islands. Perhaps
it was a mere accidental importation from more northern latitudes ;
though it is very possible that the species may have become esta-
blished, in some of the storehouses and towns, through the medium
of commerce.
PTINID®. 215
Genus 195. MICROPTINUS.
Nitpus, Duval, Glan. Entom. 138 (1860).
Although unwilling to press too far the Linnean rule against
generic names “ simili sono exeuntia,” I nevertheless have no hesi-
tation in acting upon it in this instance—seeing that the existence
simultaneously of such titles as Nitpus and Niptus, a fact which is
rendered even more objectionable still on account of their representing
consecutive groups, cannot but prove a constant source of confusion
and perplexity. It is for this reason alone that I would venture to
alter it, by proposing instead the more euphonious one of Micro-
ptinus; though, on other grounds as well, few probably would be
found to regret its suppression—names like Nitpus, Niptus, and
Tipnus being a positive outrage on the laws of orthography.
610. Microptinus gonospermi.
Nitpus gonospermi, Duval, loc. cit. 188 (1860).
— — , Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 206 (1862).
—— — , Id, Cat. Can. Col. 240 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in inferioribus intermediisque hine
inde vulgaris.
Observed hitherto only in Teneriffe and Gomera, of the Canarian
Group, where it is occasionally common at low and intermediate
elevations. Its general aspect is quite that of a Sphewricus; never-
theless its 9-jointed antennz.and the quadriarticulate hind feet of
its male sex will at once separate it from the members of that genus.
In Teneriffe I have taken it very abundantly off a large Tanacetum.
Genus 196. SPHARICUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 263 (1854).
611. Sphericus albopictus.
Ptinus albopictus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 267, tab. v. f. 4 (1854).
—— longicornis, Id., Ibid. 270 (1854).
— albopictus, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 90 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes), vel inter lichenes in rupium fissuris
vel intra caules Carduorum (presertim Silybi Mariani, Grtn.)
hine inde yulgaris. Species statura atque etiam colore valde
inconstans,
The universal Sphericus of the Madeiran Group, in all the islands
of which it is locally abundant,—occurring at most elevations, though
particularly at rather low and intermediate ones. Like the gene-
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rality of the Spherici, it varies immensely in stature (according to
the circumstances under which it is found)—the examples from the
northern Deserta descending to a most diminutive size. It occurs in
many different situations, but is extremely partial to the pithy stems
of Thistles (especially the gigantic Stlybum Marianum, Grtn.,—the
Holy Thistle of the ancients). However, it is often to be met with,
in absolute profusion, harbouring amongst lichen within the crevices
of the weather-beaten peaks; as well as amongst the dead leaves
around the roots of Semperviva, the flat rosettes of which are fre-
quently so conspicuous on the faces of the perpendicular rocks.
612. Sphericus simplex.
Spheericus simplex, Woll., Tr. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 207, pl. viii. f. 6 (1862).
oe , Id., Cat. Can. Col, 241 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), in locis similibus ac precedens.
Although at first sight so closely resembling the albopictus of the
Madeiran Group that it might well be mistaken for it, I nevertheless
believe that the present Sphewricus must not be regarded as any local
modification of that insect. And yet, on the other hand, its distine-
tions are so little apparent until the specimens are examined with
the greatest care, that it is difficult to feel altogether satisfied that such
may not be the case. At any rate since I have already recorded the
T. simplex as a separate species, and since one at least of its small
diagnostic features is structural, I will not suppress it; though, in
that case, it must certainly be looked upon as at all events the Cana-
rian representative of its Madeiran ally.
I have taken the S. stmplew in Hierro, and it was found by the
Messrs. Crotch both in that island and Gomera *,
613. Sphericus pilula.
Ptinus pilula, Woll., Ins. Mad. 266 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 90 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), semel tantum repertus,
* The S. simplex differs from the albopictus in its prothorax (when denuded
of its scales) being a little less densely, and less regularly, scabrous (having more
the appearance of being roughly punctured), as also somewhat more evidently
margined along its basal edge; in its elytra being usually rather rounder, as well
as more deeply and sparingly punctured ; and in the penultimate joint of its feet
being rather less expanded, and almost simple—though this last character is not
very evident until the two species are viewed, side by side, beneath the micro-
scope,
PTINIDA. 217
The only example of this Sphericus which I have yet seen was
taken by myself many years ago in Madeira proper; and although
the small characters alluded to in my diagnosis seem perhaps sufficient
(if constant) to indicate it as a distinct species, nevertheless I cannot
but feel that further material is greatly required in order to ascertain
for certain that the S. pula is no depauperated modification of the
(very variable) albopictus.
614, Sphericus ambiguus.
Sphericus ambiguus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 33.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), a Dom. Bewicke olim repertus.
Found by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper; but I have no
means now of ascertaining its precise locality. It is a good deal
allied to the albopictus; nevertheless I believe that it possesses too
many features of its own to admit of its being regarded as any largely
developed, coarsely sculptured, thick-limbed state of that species.
615. Sphericus gibbicollis.
Sphericus gibbicollis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i, 208 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 241 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in intermediis rarissimus.
Observed hitherto only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group, where it occurs sparingly at
intermediate elevations. '
616. Sphericus pinguis.
Ptinus pinguis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 264 (1854),
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 90 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus ; precipue in subinferioribus
occurrens.
Occurs sparingly in Madeira proper, principally at rather low ele-
vations ; but it has not yet been detected elsewhere.
617. Sphericus impunctipennis,
Spheericus impunctipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 241 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Giom.), 4 W. D. Crotch, M.D., parce captus.
Detected by Dr. Crotch (during the spring of 1862) in Gomera,
218 PTINIDE.
of the Canarian Group, where it may be regarded as the representa-
tive of the Madeiran S. pinguis*.
618. Sphericus orbatus.
Ptinus orbatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 264, tab. v. f. 6 (1854).
—_ — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 90 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in ligno antiquo semel lectus.
Found in Madeira proper, and hitherto unique; but, apart from
all other characters, the sculpture of its elytra is so peculiar (the
punctures being enormous, and very remote, though not particularly
deep) that it is impossible to confound it, even in the absence of
further specimens to judge from, with any of the other Spherici
here enumerated.
619. Sphericus nodulus.
Ptinus nodulus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 265 (1854).
—_— ——, Ia, Cat. Mad. Col. 90 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P S?), inter lapillos et lichenes in rupium fis-
suris saltem tempore hiemali latens.
Found in Porto Santo of the Madeiran Group, where it occurs
(along with the S. albopictus, though much more rarely) amongst
lichen, and adhering to small stones, within the crevices of the ex-
posed weather-beaten rocks, at intermediate and rather lofty eleva-
tions.
620. Sphericus Dawsoni.
Ptinus Dawsoni, Woll., Ins. Mad. 263, tab. v. f. 5 (1854).
—., Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 90 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Des., Bugio), sub lapidibus necnon inter liche-
nes in rupium fissuris nascentes rarissimus,
A large and beautiful Sphericus which I have observed only on
the two southern Desertas, in the Madeiran Group, where moreover
it is of the greatest rarity. Like most of the species it may be found
secreting itself beneath stones in high and exposed spots, or harbour-
ing amongst lichen within the crevices of the weather-beaten rocks.
* The impunctipennis, when denuded of its scales, will be seen to have its pro-
thorax much more roughly scabrous than is the case with the pinguis, whilst its
elytra (which are a little more oblong, or less globular, and not gute so opake)
have indications of very minute and obsolete granules scattered over their surface
(particularly behind), of which I cannot detect any traces in that insect. The
Canarian species, also, is probably (on the average) a little larger; and its limbs
are more elongate, the subapical joints of its antenne being conspicuously less
abbreviated.
PTINIDA. 219
621. Sphericus marmoratus.
Sphericus marmoratus, Woll., Append. hu. op. 33.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), 4 DD. Crotch nuper lectus.
Taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera and Hierro, during their |
late Canarian campaign. By a reference to my diagnosis given in
the Appendix, it will be seen that the specimens from those two
islands differ a little inter se, but that the differences are so very
slight and unimportant that I do not believe they can be indicative
of more than insular phases of the species.
622. Sphericus Crotchianus.
Sphericus Crotchianus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 242 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch copiose repertus.
Detected by Dr. Crotch at Hermigua, in Gomera, during his first
Canarian campaign ; and since captured abundantly, by himself and
his brother, in the same locality—chiefly “ amongst garden-refuse.”
Genus 197. PTINODES (nov. gen.).
(Ptinus, Sectio B., Ins. Mad. 271.)
Corpus et instrumenta cibaria fere ut in Spheerico, sed antennee pedes-
que fragiles, i/le ad basin distantes; tarsii breviores, filiformes,
articulis 1°-4™ brevibus, inter se subzqualibus. Corpus nigres-
cens, plus minus albido-squamosum ; el ytra magis quadrata (nec
globosa)*.
A Ptinus, et eidos, forma.
623. Ptinodes nigrescens.
Ptinus nigrescens, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 91 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in subeditioribus rarissimus.
The only specimens which I have seen of this insect were taken
by myself (at rather a high elevation) at Feijaéa d’Ovelha, in the west
of Madeira proper,—where, although exceedingly distinct from that
species, it may perhaps be regarded as the representative of the Porto
Santan P. fragilis.
* Apart from their structural peculiarity, of basally-distant antennz and
shorter, narrower, filiform feet (the four basal joints of which are much abbrevi-
ated, and subequal), both of the Ptimodes enumerated above have a different
general aspect from the Spherici—being blacker, though more or less covered
(particularly on the head and prothorax) with snowy-white scales, with their
elytra rather squarer (or less globose), and the limbs more fragile.
220 PTINIDE.
624. Ptinodes fragilis.
Ptinus fragilis, Woll., Ins. Mad, 271 (1854). -
—— —, Id., Cat, Mad, Col. 92 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P# S%, Des., Bugio), inter lichenes in rupium
fissuris crescentes latens. ta
Likewise peculiar to the Madeiran Group, though hitherto it has
not been detected in Madeira proper. But in Porto Santo and on
the two southern Desertas (and we may expect it to occur on the
northern Deserta likewise) I have taken it in tolerable abundance,
from amongst the lichen which fills up the crevices of the exposed
rocks, From the very fragile nature of its (slender and abbreviated)
limbs, it requires considerable care to retain the specimens in a per-
fect state—even when captured.
Genus 198, PIARUS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 209 (1862).
625. Piarus basalis.
Piarus basalis, Woll., loc. cit. 210, pl. viii. f. 7 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can, Col, 243 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus in apricis et pree-
cipue in stercore arido bovino, equino, camelino vulgaris.
Abundant in certain districts (of low and intermediate elevations)
in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of the Ca-
narian archipelago; but it has not yet been detected elsewhere.
Like the Dignomus gracilipes, it usually secretes itself within the
dried dung of cattle in the most hot and dusty spots; nevertheless
it occurs also beneath stones and scorie.
Genus 199. PIOTES,
Wollaston, Zrans. Ent, Soc. Lond, i. 211 (1862),
626. Piotes inconstans.
Piotes inconstans, Woll., loc. cit..212, pl. viii. f. 8 (1862).
, Id., Cat, Can. Col. 243 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus in aridis apricis necnon
sub cortice Huphorbiarum laxo minus frequens.
A most variable insect, both in colour and pubescence, and which
has been taken hitherto only in Grand Canary,—where it secretes
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itself beneath stones, and in the dry loosened bark of Euphorbias,
principally at low elevations.
627. Piotes vestita.
Piotes vestita, Woll., loc, cit. 213, pl. 8. £. 9 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 244 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), sub lapidibus in intermediis rarissima.
A large Canarian species which seems to be peculiar to the island
of Palma, where it occurs (though very rarely) beneath stones at
intermediate altitudes.
Fam. 46. ANOBIADZ.
Genus 200. STAGETUS.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 11 (1861).
628. Stagetus crenatus.
Stagetus crenatus, Woll., loc. cit. 13 (1861).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 245 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (TJ’en.), inter lichenes ad truncos arborum ve-
tustos crescentes necnon in ligno antiquo in intermediis occur-
rens.
_ A Canarian insect which (if indeed it be positively distinct from
' what I have regarded as the “var. 3” of the following species) has
been observed hitherto only in Teneriffe, where it is widely but spa-
ringly distributed at intermediate elevations—harbouring amongst
the lichen which grows on the trunks of old trees, as well as amongst
dead wood and other dry vegetable refuse.
629. Stagetus hirtulus.
Stagetus hirtulus, Woll., loc. cit. 12 (1861).
—,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 245 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Specimina quedam minora (=var. 3. intermedia) in Gomera
capta minus typica sunt et forsan ad speciem preecedentem me-
lius pertinent. Differunt precipue statura minore, elytrorum
striis profundioribus ac sensim subcrenatis ; sed in pube longiore
suberecta S. hirtulo congruunt.
Found in Gomera and Hierro, where it represents the S. crenatus
of Teneriffe. Although in its normal state very different from that
species, nevertheless (as stated in my Canarian Catalogue) I cannot
222 ANOBIADA.
feel entirely satisfied that it is more than a modification of the
crenatus ; particularly so, since some of the smaller examples have
their elytral strie appreciably deeper and subcrenate, and appear,
thus far at all events, to be intermediate between the two. The
distinctions however of these small and densely clothed Coleoptera
are often so difficult to catch, that it is far from improbable that
other characters which I have overlooked may eventually raise my
“var. 3. intermedia” into a separate species; and therefore I would
not hastily employ it to throw doubt upon the specific validity of
two other forms which are not only well defined in their external
details, but likewise topographically*.
Genus 201. XYLETINUS.
Latreille, 2égne Anim. (ed, 2) iv. 483 (1829).
In my Canarian Catalogue I distributed the Xyletini under two
Sections—characterized by the size of their eyes, and the form
(simple or excavated) of the last joint of their maxillary palpi.
Although these divisions may very likely be exceedingly useful ones
in a general classification, the inspection of further Canarian mate-
rial has convinced me that at any rate in those islands they are
much less pronounced (and therefore less available) than I had
imagined ; for I believe that both the eye and the emargination of
the joint referred to are more or less expressed according to the sex.
Thus, for instance, whilst the X. latitans has undoubtedly larger
* When denuded of their pubescence, the sculpture of the S. crenatus and
hirtulus (as typically defined) is quite dissimilar; for not only are the minute
punctules with which the surfaces of both of them are densely crowded percep-
tibly coarser in the former, but there is also no appearance in that species of the
additional (though likewise minute and very shallow) punctures which are more
or less evident on the elytra of the hirtulus when viewed beneath the microscope.
Then, in the erenatus the additional punctures of the prothorax are not only
coarser but extend (although shallower in that part) even over the posterior
region ; whereas in the Airtudus they are quite obsolete on the hinder disk. And,
lastly, as stated in my diagnosis, the crenatus (which is, on the average, a smaller
insect) has its pubescence shorter and more depresssed, and its striz deep and
conspicuously crenated (instead of being fine, lightly impressed, and almost
simple). Still, as mentioned above, the smaller examples of the hirtulus (at any
rate in Gomera, if not also in Hierro) have their striz: deeper and appreciably
crenated, and their entire sculpture rather more in accordance with that of the
Teneriffan crenatus ; so that it is possible, after all, that the crenatus and hirtulus
may be but extreme phases of a single species. Nevertheless I think it is far
more likely that I have overlooked some additional character which would tend
to raise my ‘‘var. 8. intermedia” to the rank of a separate (Gomeran) species.
However as I have failed to draw a satisfactory line of demarcation between this
smaller form and the hér¢ulus proper, I think it safer to record it as a variety,
and to leave it to future inquiry as to whether (or not) any other distinctive
features have escaped me.
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eyes than any of the other species, it is nevertheless only in the
male that they are perfectly enormous. And the same applies, in a
great measure, to the maxillary palpus; for although the females
have the ultimate articulation almost simply securiform, I now per-
ceive that in the opposite sex it is slightly scooped out, though less
so than is the case in the species afterwards enumerated. It is
probable therefore that all the Xyletini hitherto detected in the
- Atlantic islands, except perhaps the flavicollis, would fall under
Duval’s genus Metholcus; but inasmuch as I have just shown that
the main feature on which his group was made to rest (namely, the
excavation of the extreme apex of the maxillary palpi) is not only
a variable one (according to the species and sex), but that it is
sometimes so feebly pronounced as to be barely traceable, I believe
that Metholceus cannot stand as a distinct genus, though its charac-
ters, as secondary ones, may properly be made use of for sectional
purposes.
§ I. Palpi mazillares articulo ultimo leviter securiformi, integro.
. 630. Xyletinus flavicollis.
Xyletinus flavicollis, Woll., Append. huj. op. 34.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in caulibus Huphorbie canariensis a
DD. Crotch nuper deprehensus.
A remarkable little Xyletinus which was detected by the Messrs.
Crotch in Gomera, during their late Canarian campaign. Having
been found only within the rotten stalks of the Huphorbia canariensis,
it is in all probability attached exclusively to that plant.
§ IL. Palpi mazillares articulo ultimo valde securiformi, sed ad
apicem internum plus minus oblique-excavato. [Genus Metholcus,
Duval. }
631. Xyletinus latitans.
Xyletinus latitans, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 14 (1861).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 246 (1864). —
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten., Gom., Hierro), sub cortice
Euphorbiarwm arido laxo precipue latitans.
Attached to the Euphorbias of the Canarian archipelago, where
indeed we may be pretty sure that it is universal. In fact it has
already been detected in every island of the Group except Grand
Canary and Palma, in both of which however it must doubtless
224, ANOBIAD.
exist. Its discovery in Gomera is due to the late researches of the
Messrs. Crotch, who captured it abundantly by sweeping the flowers
of the Euphorbias near Hermigua. or, Oh
632. Xyletinus desectus.
Xyletinus desectus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 13 (1861).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 246 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), minus frequens.
Likewise Canarian, but whether of Euphorbia-infesting habits I
am scarcely able to say, though I have little doubt that such will
be found to be the case. I have taken it in the region of El Monte
in Grand Canary, and also at Souzal in Teneriffe—from which latter
island a single specimen is now before me which was captured (I
believe near the Puerto Orotava) by the Messrs. Crotch, who more-
over obtained another in Gomera. It is evidently very much scarcer
than the latitans, to which however it is closely allied*.
633. Xyletinus brevis.
Xyletinus brevis, Woil., Ann. Nat, Hist. vii. 15 (1861).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 247 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), rarissimus.
The only two examples yet detected of this Xyletinus I captured
in the Barranco above 8“ Cruz, in Palma, of the Canarian Group.
634. Xyletinus excavatus.
Xyletinus excavatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 15 (1861).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 247 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Oan.), semel tantum deprehensus.
- Hitherto unique, a single specimen having been taken by myself
(during April 1858) in the south of Grand Canary.
Genus 202. NOTIOMIMUS.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 15 (1861).
* The X. desectus differs from the latitans in being usually a little smaller and
darker, with its pubescence somewhat shorter and not quite so coarse ; in its elytra
being a trifle more convex (or drawn-in) posteriorly, more distinctly (though
very delicately) punctulated, and apparently free from the minute and distant
granules which are scattered over the anterior portion in that species; in its
tibia being appreciably slenderer; and in the basal joint of its antenna being
rather less swollen, and not exactly of the same shape.
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635. Notiomimus fimicola.
Notiomimus fimicola, Woll., loc. cit. 17 (1861).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 247 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert,), in stercore arido bovino, equino,
camelino latens.
Apparently peculiar to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group,—where it resides (exclusively,
so far as I have yet observed) within the dried dung of oxen, horses,
and camels, especially in the most arid and dusty spots.
636. Notiomimus holosericeus.
Notiomimus holosericeus, Woll., loc. cit. 17 (1861).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 248 (1864). .
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma), rarissimus.
LikewiseCanarian, and apparently exceedingly scarce—the only two
examples of it which I have seen having been captured, one of them
by Mr. Gray in Palma, and the other by Dr. Crotch in Teneriffe.
637. Notiomimus punctulatissimus.
Notiomimus punctulatissimus, Woll., loc. cit. 17 (1861).
_—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 248 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), semel tantum deprehensus.
_ Hitherto unique—a single example having been taken by myself,
during April 1858, in the south of Grand Canary.
Genus 203. ANOBIUM.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 62 (1775).
638. Anobium villosum.
Anobium villosum, Brullé [nec Bon., ined., nec Dej. Cat.|*, in Webb
et Berth. oe) 60 (1838).
oll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 18 (1861).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 249 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Yen., Gom., Hierro), in ligno antiquo presertim
Fict necnon circa domos et in cultis late diffusum.
* ee
* The last Berlin Catalogue cites the A. villoswm of Brullé as identical with
Illiger’s hirtwm, from southern Europe; but, judging from an example of the
latter now before me, I can hardly regard it as conspecific with the Canarian
insect, although undoubtedly much resembling it; for it is not only smaller
and with longer pubescence, but its prothorax is differently shaped and exceedingly
gibbous on the hinder disk (where there is only a slight glabrous line or keel in
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226 ANOBIADA.
A Canarian Anobium which is probably universal throughout the
archipelago, though as yet it has been observed only in Teneriffe,
Gomera, and Hierro. It occurs principally about houses and culti-
yated grounds at low and intermediate altitudes, but is in reality
attached to the old wood of various trees, particularly of the Fig.
The Messrs. Crotch however met with it likewise in willows, and
even in Euphorbias.
The examination of further material, collected by the Messrs.
Crotch in Gomera and Hierro, inclines me to believe that the speci-
men from the former of those islands which I regarded in my Cana-
rian Catalogue as conspecific with the velatum is better referred to
the villosum; in which case it would follow that the velatum has,
at the Canaries, been met with hitherto only in Lanzarote. The
two insects however are so nearly allied to each other that I do not
feel perfectly satisfied that they may not, after all, be but modifi-
cations of a single species.
639. Anobium velatum.
Anobium velatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 276, tab. v. f. 3 (1854).
—— ——,, Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 92 (1857).
—— — , Id., Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 18 (1861).
—— ——,, I., Cat. Can. Col. 249 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Bugio) et Canarienses (Lanz.), in locis
similibus ac preecedens,
As already implied, this species is very closely related to the pre-
ceding one—and, apparently, with much the same habits. It has
been captured in Madeira proper, and even on the southern Deserta (or
Bugio); and we may expect it to occur in Porto Santo likewise.
Indeed I believe that it attaches itself to (amongst other trees) the
old vines; and if so, this may account for its presence on the Bugio
—on one of the lower slopes of which I saw evident traces of former
cultivation. The only Canarian example of it which has yet come
beneath my notice I found (dead) in a house at Haria, in the north
of Lanzarote. Its pubescence is not quite so much developed as is
the villoswm). 'The mistake doubtless arose from M. Brullé having erroneously
referred the Canarian species to the wlloswm of Dejean’s Catalogue, which is
properly the hirtwm of Illiger. If my “type” from the south of France be truly
typical, I believe that the A. hirtwm, Illig. (=villosum, Bonelli, ined., and of
Dej. Cat.) is distinct both from the villoswm of M. Brullé’s inaccurate Canarian
list, and the velatum. The Canarian insect however ought scarcely perhaps to
be quoted as the vil/osum of Brullé; for the few words in which the latter alludes
to it are absolutely no kind of “description ” at all; perhaps indeed they did
not even profess to be so.
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the case in the Madeiran type; but it is much longer than on the
villosum; added to which, its general aspect and the shape of its
prothorax are more in accordance with the velatum than with the
vilosum.
Whether (as above stated) the A. velatum be more in reality than
a geographical modification of the villosum, I cannot undertake to
decide. It seems to differ from the latter, mainly, in its much
longer and more erect pubescence, in its prothorax being a little
straighter at the sides and somewhat less rounded off behind, and
in its elytra being just perceptibly less parallel.
640. Anobium paniceum.
Dermestes paniceus, Linn., Fna Suec. 431 (1761).
Anobium paniceum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 277 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 93 (1857).
— — , Id., Cat. Can, Col. 250 C864)
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Gom.),
in domibus mercatorumque repositoriis, passim.
The A. paniceum, so liable to diffusion though human agencies
over the civilized world, occurs sparingly (in, and about, houses and
stores) in Madeira proper; and it has likewise been captured in
Lanzarote, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera, of the Canarian
Group. It will doubtless be found in all the islands which are in-
habited. —
641. Anobium striatum.
Anobium striatim, Oliv., Ent. ii. 16.9 (1790).
— —,, Woll., Ins. Mad. 278 (1854).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 92 (1857),
—— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 250 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.) et Canarienses (T'en., Gom., Palma),
late sed parce diffusum.
This common European insect is widely scattered over these At-
lantic islands, where very likely it has become established from
higher latitudes, and where in all probability it is nearly universal.
It has been taken in Madeira proper and the Deserta Grande, of
the Madeiran Group, and in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the
Canaries. I have never met with it abundantly, and have captured
it for the most part in and about houses and cultivated grounds ; but
a note from Mr. G. R. Crotch, received during his sojourn in Gomera,
states that it ‘‘ mines in profusion the fig- and mulberry-trees” in
that island.
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228 ANOBIADA.
642. Anobium cryptophagoides. .
Anobium cryptophagoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 250 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), rarissime ; semel repertum.
Hitherto unique, a single example having been captured by myself
at a low elevation on the western side of Hierro in the Canarian
Group.
j 643. Anobium impressum.
Anobium impressum, Woll., Append. hu. op. 35.
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum lectum.
Likewise unique, and confined apparently to Hierro, the single
specimen from which my diagnosis has been compiled having been
taken by the Messrs, Crotch during their late Canarian expedition.
644. Anobium molle.
Dermestes mollis, Zinn., Fna Suec. 415 (1761).
Anobium molle, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 93 (1857).
——, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 250 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Palma), Pinos antiquas
parcissime destruens.
The European A. molle occurs sparingly on pine-trees, above
Funchal, in Madeira proper; and I also obtained a single example
of it (dead) within the dried cone of a Pinus canariensis in the island
of Palma,—the only Canarian example which I have yet seen.
645. Anobium lyctoides.
Anobium lyctoides, Woll., Append. huj. op. 35.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), rarissimum. - Exemplar unicum cepe-
runt, DD. Crotch.
The single example of this Anobiwm from which my diagnosis has
been compiled was captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, during
their expedition to the Canaries in the summer of 1864.
646. Anobium oculatum.
Anobium oculatum, Woll., Append. huj. op. 36.
Habitat Canarienses (Giom.), 4 DD. Crotch parcissime deprehensum.
Detected by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, during their late
sojourn at the Canaries. It was captured very sparingly, and, I
believe, out of a dead Huphorbia.
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647. Anobium ptilinoides,
Anobium Ptilinoides, Woll., Ins. Mad. 278 (1854).
—— —, I., Cat. Mad. Col. 93 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum ; in domo quadam antiqua
supra Funchal a Dom. Leacock frequenter captum.
Found in Madeira proper, but extremely rare. Indeed the only
spot in which it has hitherto been observed is an old house (the
Quinta dos Padres) about two miles from Funchal, in the parish of
S. Antonio—where it was detected originally by Mr. Leacock, and
where occasional specimens have been captured by him subsequently,
Genus 204. PTILINUS.
Geoffroy, Hist, Abr. des Ins. i. 65 (1764).
648. Ptilinus pectinicornis.
Dermestes pectinicornis, Linn., Fna Suec. 141 (1761).
Ptilinus pectinicornis, Dujts., Fna Austr. iii. 43 (1825).
—— —_, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iii. 331 (1830).
—, Redt., Fna Austr. 353 (1849).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in domibus circa urbem Funchalensem
parce occurrens ; forsan ex Europ4 introductus.
A few specimens of this common European Ptilinus were taken ©
by the late Mr. Bewicke and myself, in his house the Quinta da
Palmeira, aboye Funchal, in Madeira proper. There can be little |
doubt that the species has been introduced accidentally from more
northern latitudes,
649. Ptilinus cylindripennis.
Ptilinus cylindripennis, Woil., Ins. Mad, 285 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 94 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in cultis et circa domos lignum antiquum
perforans, Precipue in inferioribus sed interdum in locis pa-
rum elevatis occurrit.
Taken in Madeira proper at low and intermediate elevations
(especially the former), where it occurs principally about vineyards
and cultivated grounds, boring into old wood generally. In fact it
is strietly the representative in the Madeiran Group of the Canarian
P. lepidus, though at the same time most distinct from that insect
specifically.
The males of both of these Atlantic Ptilini are scarcely distin-
guishable from those of the common European P. pectinicorns ; and
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it is to the female sex, therefore, that we must look for the true
characters of the species. But even the males of the cylindripennis
are usually a trifle broader than those of their more northern ally,
and have their elytra rather more decidedly granulated (or still freer
from shallow, somewhat longitudinally disposed, subasperated punc-
tures). The females however may readily be known from those of
the pectinicornis by being paler or more rufescent, whilst their an-)
tenne are a little darker and have the serrated joints less produced
internally ; their prothorax also is a little more rounded at the sides ;
and their elytra are less coarsely alutaceous, and almost free from
the rather large though very shallow and irregular punctures which
are tolerably evident in that species—being merely roughened with
comparatively small transyersely-subconfluent granules, which tend
to merge behind into obscure subasperated punctures.
650. Ptilinus lepidus.
Ptilinus lepidus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 251 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in intermediis lignum
antiquum perforans.
A Canarian Ptilinus which I have captured at rather low and
intermediate elevations in Teneriffe and Palma, where it burrows
into old wood—principally about houses and in cultivated grounds.
A single (dead, and greatly mutilated) example is now before me
which was, taken by the Messrs. Crotch, “ out of its burrows,” in
Gomera. Its elytra are rather rougher, and more strongly punctured,
than is the case in the Teneriffan and Palman specimens; but I
have little doubt that it represents a mere local, or perhaps insular,
state of the lepidus—though further material would be desirable, in
order to ascertain this for certain. MLE:
The females of the P. lepidus have their entire surface more
shining than is the case in the corresponding sex of the Madeiran
cylindripennis, as also rather more rufo-ferruginous and quite glabrous
(instead of being densely, though delicately, pubescent); their pro-
thorax is finely punctulated behind (instead of being granulose) ;
and their elytra likewise are regularly, though very minutely, pune-
tulated (instead of being coarsely alutaceous, and roughened with
obscure, somewhat transversely-confluent granules, or shallow sub-
asperated punctures), and are apparently without even the faintest
tendency to be longitudinally subcostate. ‘The two species, however,
are clearly the represeniatwes of each other in their respective Groups.
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Fam, 47. BOSTRICHIDZ.
Genus 205. XYLOPERTHA.
Guérin, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, Bull. 17 (1845).
a 651. Xylopertha ficicola.
Xylopertha ficicola, Woll., Append. huj. op. 36.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in ligno Fict antiquo 4 DD. Crotch
capta.
A large Canarian Xylopertha which was found by the Messrs.
Crotch in Gomera, where they bred a considerable number of it
from the rotten wood of an old fig-tree. In colour, clothing, and
sculpture it is very closely allied to the X. humeralis, Lucas (=
Chevrierit, Villa), of Mediterranean latitudes, though I think it is
scarcely possible to regard it as a geographical modification of that
insect *.
652, Xylopertha barbifrons.
Xylopertha barbifrons, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 252 (1864).
— ——, Id., Append. hy. op. 37.
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in intermediis semel tantum reperta.
The only example which I have seen of this distinct Canarian
Xylopertha was captured by myself in Palma—on the mountains
between Galga and the sea, in the east of that island.
653. Xylopertha barbata.
Enneadesmus barbatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 359 (1860).
Xylopertha barbata, Id., Append. huj. op. 38.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in inferioribus haud procul ab urbe
Funchalensi 4 DD. E. Leacock et Bewicke deprehensa.
Observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it was first
detected by Mr. E. Leacock in his garden at the Quinta de Sao Joao,
near Funchal; and where it has subsequently, on several occasions,
been captured (at a low altitude) by the late Mr. Bewicke—prin-
cipally amongst rotten wood in an old out-house at the Praia For-
mosa, but in one instance in his grounds at the Palmeira.
* The x. ficicola differs from the Awmeralis, chiefly, in being considerably
larger, and in having the various characters which distinguish the retuse portion
of its elytra very much more expressed (or exaggerated).
Jan BOSTRICHIDA.
Genus 206. DINODERUS.
Stephens, Man. Brit, Col. 203 (1839),
654. Dinoderus brunneus.
Dinoderus brunneus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 440 (1862).
—— — , Ia, Cat. Can. Col. 258 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma), truncos Pini canariensis emor-
tuos in pinetis editioribus destruens.
The Canarian representative of the D. substriatus of more northern
latitudes, being attached to the rotten wood of the Pinus canariensis
at intermediate and rather lofty elevations. Hitherto it has been
found only in Teneriffe and Palma; but we may expect it to occur
wherever the ancient Pinals still remain.
Genus 207. RHIZOPERTHA.
Stephens, JW. Brit. Ent. iii. 354 (1830).
655. Rhizopertha bifoveolata.
Rhyzopertha bifoveolata, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii, 409 (1858).
Rhizopertha, Id., Append. huj. op. 39.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), certe introducta; in urbe ipsé Fun-
chalensi inter farinam Americanam (?) 4 Dom. M. Park reperta.
Perhaps this insect should scarcely be admitted into our Atlantic
Catalogue—the only specimens hitherto detected having been found
by Mr. M. Park in a cask of (American?) flour at the Funchal
custom-house, in Madeira proper. But as it was taken abundantly,
and since it is through the agency of commerce that numerous
insects become established in the islands (in like manner as they do
throughout the civilized world), possibly it should not be altogether
omitted—even though an evident importation. It was in company
with the Adelina farinaria—an insect equally forecgn in its affinities,
and which has more of an American aspect about it than either a
European or an Atlantic one.
656. Rhizopertha pusilla.
Synodendron pusillum, Fab., Ent. Syst. v. (Suppl.) 156 (1798).
Rhyzopertha pusilla, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iii. 354 (1830).
» Woll., Ins. Mad. 287 (1854).
— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 95 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac precedens et certe
introducta, sed in repositoriis Funchalensibus haud infrequens ;
in insulam farinariis radicibusque ex alienis invecta.
LYCTID. 233
Found likewise in Madeira proper, and as certainly an importation
into the island as the last species. Nevertheless whilst the bifo-
veolata has been met with hitherto only on one occasion, the pusilla
has fairly established itself in the houses and stores of Funchal.
As is usually the case in other countries, it seems attached princi-
pally to dried vegetable substances and preparations—such as pow-
dered arrowroot and various kinds of seeds and roots.
Fam. 48. LYCTIDA.
Genus 208. LYCTUS.
’ Fabricius, Ent, Syst. i. ii. 502 (1792).
657. Lyctus brunneus.
Xylotrogus brunneus, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iii. 116 (1830).
Lyctus colydioides ?, Dej., Cat. (edit. 3) 338 (1837),
—— Glycyrrhizee, Chev., in Dej. Cat. 338 (1837).
—— brunneus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 152, tab. iv. f. 3 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 50 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Giom.), rarissimus.
An insect which is found sparingly in Europe and northern Africa,
and which is decidedly rare in these islands, It has been taken in
Madeira proper, principally about houses; where we might well
suppose it to have been accidentally introduced, did it not sometimes
occur in spots altogether removed from the cultivated districts. And
a single example is now before me which was captured by the
Messrs. Crotch (in a house at Hermigua) in Gomera, during their
late Canarian campaign.
658. Lyctus Leacocianus.
Lyctus Leacocianus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 256 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus; 4 Dom. E. Leacock semel
captus.
The only specimen which I have seen of this very distinct Lyctus
was taken by Mr. E. Leacock near Funchal, in Madeira proper.
Apart from minor characteristics, it may be known from the brun-
meus by its black hue and rather shorter and much squarer pro-
‘thorax (the anterior angles of which are completely rounded off,
instead of being produced), by its somewhat coarser elytral sculpture
(the punctules being oblong and with a tendency, tolerably con-
234 CIOIDA.
spicuous towards either side, to be disposed in double rows, whilst
the interstices are very obsoletely raised), and by its antenne being
appreciably thicker or more robust.
Fam. 49. CIOIDA:.
Genus 209. CIS.
Latreille, Précis des Caract. gén. des Ins. 50 (1796).
659. Cis Wollastonii.
Cis Wollastonii, Mellié, in Guér. Rev. i. 586 (1849).
——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 280, tab. v. f. 8 (1854).
a, , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 94 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo in lauretis humidis
editioribus latens.
A large and beautiful (though somewhat variable) Cis, which
seems to be peculiar to the damp sylvan regions of Madeira proper,
where it occurs sparingly beneath the bark of trees (especially the
native laurels) at intermediate and lofty elevations.
660. Cis cucullatus.
Cis cucullatus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 39.
Habitat Canarienses (Giom.), 4 DD. Crotch parce deprehensus.
Three specimens of this very distinct Cis were taken by the
Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, during their late expedition to the Cana-
ries; but they are all that I have yet seen. |
661. Cis fuscipes.
Cis fuscipes (Chev.), Mellié, Ann. dela Soc. Ent. de Fr. vi. 271 (1848).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 281 (1854).
’ Id, Cat. Mad. Col, 94 (1857).
Habitat Meira (Mad.), preecipue inter lichenes et fungos in
locis subinferioribus parce occurrens.
Occurs (for the most part at rather low elevations) around Fun-
chal in Madeira proper—principally amongst lichen and _ small
fungi on the trunks of trees, in cultivated spots. As it is stated by
Mellié to be an American species, I think it far from unlikely that
it may have originally been imported into the island by accident ;
though, if this be indeed the case, it has at any rate completely
established itself.
CIOIDE. 235
662. Cis puncticollis.
Cis pansies Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. y. 360 (1860).
— — ,, Id., Append. hnyj. op. 40.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses Sesiny ), vel in castanetis
vel in pinetis parcissime degens.
First detected by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper, beneath
the bark of Spanish chestnut-trees at “the Mount” above Funchal.
And three examples are now before me which were taken by the
Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian campaign, in the Pinal
above Yeod el Alto in Teneriffe. It would therefore seem to be
attached equally to various kinds of trees. Some of the Madeiran
specimens are a trifle larger and browner than the remainder ; but,
after a very careful examination of them, I can detect nothing
whatever about them to warrant the suspicion that they are speci- -
fically distinct.
663. Cis lauri.
Cis Lauri, Woll., Ins. Mad. 282, tab. v. £. 7 (1854).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in lauretis
editioribus hine inde yulgatissimus.
A most variable little species (both in size and in the development
of its thoracic segments), which abounds in the sylvan districts of
Madeira proper, occurring principally beneath the moist bark and
within the rotten wood of the old laurels (which are often devoured
by it). And it occurs in similar situations at the Canaries, though
not quite so universally. I have taken it in the woods at Las
Mercedes and the Agua Garcia, in Teneriffe; and it was found by
the Messrs. Crotch at Ycod el Alto, as well as (above Hermigua) in
Gomera.
Genus 210. OCTOTEMNUS.
Mellié, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, vi. 384 (1848).
664. Octotemnus opacus.
Octotemnus opacus, Mellié, loc. cit. 386 (1848).
— » Woll., Ins. Mad. 283 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 94 (1857).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 254 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Yen., Gom., Palma), in
lauretis humidis editioribus hine inde vulgaris,
Found under much the same circumstances as the Cts lauri, and
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indeed often in company with it. It abounds in the damp laurel-
woods of Madeira proper, at intermediate and lofty altitudes ; and I
have taken it in similar situations in Teneriffe and Palma, of the
Canarian Group, where however it is comparatively scarce. It was
also found by the Messrs. Crotch, during the summer of 1864, in
Gomera, :
Fam. 50. TOMICIDA.
Genus 211. TOMICUS.
Latreille, Hist, Nat. des Ins. iii. 203 (1802).
665. Tomicus nobilis.
Tomicus nobilis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 441 (1862).
——, Id., Cat, Can, Col. 254 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), lignum antiquum in
pinetis editioribus destruens.
Apparently peculiar to the Pinals of the Canarian Group, where
it perforates the old trunks of the Pinus canariensis. I have taken
it in Teneriffe and Palma; and it was captured by the Messrs.
Crotch in the remote, but elevated, Pinal in the south of Hierro.
666. Tomicus erosus.
Tomicus erosus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 95 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice in castanetis precipue
degens.
Closely allied to the Canarian 7’. nobilis, of which indeed it may
be regarded as the Madeiran representative. Hitherto it has been
found only in Madeira proper, where it occurs sparingly beneath the
bark of trees (principally, I believe, of the Spanish chestnut) on the
mountains above Funchal*,
667. Tomicus villosus.
Bostrichus villosus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 367 (1792).
Tomicus villosus, Steph., IU. Brit. Ent. iii, 856 (1830).
* It is very possible that I may have overlooked characters which would addi-
tionally tend to separate the two species; but it seems to me that the 7. erosus
differs from the Canarian T. nobilis, merely, in its uniformly smaller size and
narrower outline, in the punctures on the hinder region of its prothorax and elytral
interstices being a little smaller, and in the asperities which fringe the obliquely
truncated portion of its elytra being altogether less developed. Yet although so
nearly allied, I am quite satisfied that they are truly and specifically distinct.
TOMICIDA. | 237
Tomicus villosus, Woll., Ins. Mad.290 (1854).
— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 96 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo emortuo presertim in
castanetis parce occurrens.
The European 7. villosus occurs sparingly in Madeira proper,
principally beneath the bark of Spanish chestnut-trees within the
cultivated districts. Possibly it may have been naturalized, acci-
dentally, from higher latitudes. |
668. Tomicus Saxeseni.
Bostrichus Saxesenii, Ratz., die Forst-Insect. i. 167 (1837).
Tomicus Dohrnii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 290 (1854).
— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 96 (1857).
—— Saxesenii, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 255 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen., Gom., Palma),
vel in lauretis vel in pinetis degens.
Likewise a European insect, and one which is very widely spread
over these Atlantic islands—where it has adapted itself to various
kinds of trees. Of the Madeiran Group I have observed it only in
Madeira proper, where however it abounds at lofty elevations within
the sylvan districts—attacking, almost exclusively, the native
laurels. At the Canaries, on the other hand, it is comparatively
scarce, and seems to prefer pine trees. At any rate the few exam-
ples which I have myself met with were taken from under the bark
of the Pinus canariensis in Teneriffe and Palma—in the former of
_ which islands it was also found by the Messrs. Crotch, in the Pinal
above Ycod el Alto. I have likewise examined a series which was
obtained by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera—according to a note now
before me, “ out of poles,” though whether the poles were of fir
or laurel I am unable to say.
669. Tomicus perforans.
Bostrichus ferrugineus?, Fab., Syst. Eleu. ii. 388 (1801).
Tomicus perforans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 96 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), obturamenta doliorum in cellis vinariis
Funchalensibus destruens; forsan ex alienis introductus.
Although, from information which I have received, there can be
little doubt that this Zomicus is occasionally very destructive in the
wine-cellars of Madeira proper (where it feeds on the corks used as
bungs for the casks), nevertheless it is somewhat remarkable that I
have been unable to obtain hitherto more than a single example of
238 | TOMICID A.
it. And although it has so many characters in common with the 7.
Saxesent that at first sight it might almost be regarded as a pale
variety of that species, I nevertheless am quite satisfied that it is
totally distinct; and I believe moreover that it is not even a Huro-
pean insect, but one which has been established accidently in the
stores of Funchal (perhaps from South America) through the medium
of commerce. Indeed if a Brazilian type which is now in my pos-
session can be relied upon, and which was given me (with a very old
label appended to it) by the late Mr. Melly of Liverpool, there can
be no doubt that the Madeiran Tomicus is the Bostrichus ferrugineus
of Fabricius; nevertheless as I can scarcely act on this conclusion
without further evidence (the Fabrician diagnosis being, of course,
utterly worthless), I will not suppress the name of perforans until
it has been settled positively that Mr. Melly’s specimen is rightly
identified*.
The 7. perforans is not only much paler, but also a trifle larger,
broader and less pubescent than the Sawxeseni ; its prothorax is longer
and more developed, and very much more polished behind—where
there is no trace of the alutaceous sculpture which is always so con-
spicuous under a high magnifying-power in that insect, and where
likewise the punctules are still more remote ; and its elytra have the
asperities towards their apex (which is itself less bent downwards at
the extreme point) larger and fewer in number, and the punctures
of their interstices more distant.
Genus 212. XYLOTERUS.
Erichson, in Wiegm. Archiv, ii. 60 (1836).
670. Xyloterus longicollis.
Xyloterus longicollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 256 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), rarissimus ; semel tantum captus.
The only specimen of this insect which I have seen was captured
by myself in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian Group, beneath the
refuse of a camels’ stable in the Rio Palmas. It is probable however
that its presence in that particular situation was merely accidental.
Genus 213. CRYPHALUS,
Erichson, ix Weigm. Archiv, ii. 61 (1836).
* If this should prove to be the case (as I cannot but think extremely pro-
bable), may not Fabricius’s ‘‘ Varietas nigra, vix distincta ” refer to the European
T. Saxeseni?
TOMICIDZ. 239
671. Cryphalus aspericollis.
Cryphalus aspericollis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 365 (1860).
— —, l., Cat. Can. Col, 256 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in ligno
arido emortuo preesertim Ficz hinc inde vulgaris.
This minute insect will probably be found to be generally spread
over these Atlantic islands, though its small size renders it very liable
to escape observation. It is not uncommon around Funchal in Ma-
~ deira proper, in the dead wood of old fig- and other trees; and I have
taken it in Teneriffe, of the Canarian Group, in much the same situa-
tions, as well as within the rotten stalks of Geraniums. In Gomera
it was found by the Messrs, Crotch—under the bark of “ fig- and
mulberry-trees” ; but it is not peculiar to the Atlantic Groups in
question, for it was captured by the late Mr. Bewicke even in the
island of Ascension (where, however, in all probability, it had been
introduced by mere accident).
Genus 214. APHANARTHRUM.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 292 (1854).
§ I. Pronotum antice productum, caput fere occultans.
672. Aphanarthrum Jube.
Aphanarthrum Jub, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, v. 164 (1860).
— —, Ia., Cat. Can. Col. 257 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Gom.), in ramis Huphorbiarum
emortuis presertim H. regis-Jube hinc inde vulgare.
This large and very pubescent Aphanarthrum I have captured.
abundantly, from within dry twigs and stems of the Huphorbia regis-
Jube, in Lanzarote of the Canarian Group; and during the summer
of 1864 it was taken, pretty commonly, by the Messrs. Crotch both
in Grand Canary and Gomera.
673. Aphanarthrum tuberculatum.
Aphanarthrum tuberculatum, Woll., Append. huj. op. 40.
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), inter Euphorbias emortuas 4 DD. Crotch
copiose repertum.
Found abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch (“‘ amongst sweet Euphor-
bias only ”) in Hierro, the most western island of the Canarian Group ;
but it has not yet been observed elsewhere.
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674, Aphanarthrum armatum.
Aphanarthrum armatum, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 167 (1862).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 257 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), intra caules Euphorbiarwm parce lectum.
The only two examples which I have seen of this species were
taken by myself, out of Huphorbia-stems, in Lanzarote of the
Canarian Group. Apart from colour, they differ from their immediate
allies in having their elytra somewhat less parallel and more finely
punctured, the punctures being less evidently disposed in longitudinal
rows, and in their prothorax being a little more produced at the
apex (where it is armed with much larger tubercles, the inner pair
of which are elongate and porrect) and rather more carinated behind.
Their pubescence, which is soft and very dense, appears on the elytra
to be pale and nearly decumbent.
675. Aphanarthrum canescens,
Aphanarthrum canescens, Woll., Append. hay. op. 41.
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Gom.), in ramulis Euphorbiarum & DD.
Crotch lectum.
Taken abundantly in Gomera by the Messrs. Crotch, and also near
Las Palmas in Grand Canary,—the specimens from the latter island
differing in having their minute prothoracic pustules usually obsolete.
676. Aphanarthrum canariense.
Aphanarthrum canariense, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 164 (1860).
» Id., Cat. Can. Col. 261 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), plantas Hu-
phorbiarum putridas preecipue #. canartensis destruens,
Widely spread over the Canarian archipelago, in all the islands of
which I have taken it except Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. It seems
to be attached principally (perhaps entirely) to the rotten stalks of
the Euphorbia canariensis ; but as that plant, I believe, does not now
occur in the two eastern islands of the Group, the Ree probably
will not be found in either of them.
677. Aphanarthrum pygmeum.
Aphanarthrum pygmeum, Woll., Append. huj. op. 42.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), intra plantas Euphorbie
canariensis putridas rarius,
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This extremely minute Aphanarthrum appears to be attached to
the rotten stalks of the Euphorbia canariensis, being widely though
sparingly diffused over the Canarian Group. I took a single specimen
of it in Palma, during the spring of 1858 ; and a tolerable series is
now before me, captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe and Go-
mera during the summer of 1864. Although its elytra are quite
dark compared with those of the other Aphanarthra (except the
A, pusillum) here enumerated, nevertheless the Teneriffan examples
are usually a shade paler than the Gomeran (and Palman ?) ones,
and have their central fascia (which in the latter is almost entirely
suffused and obsolete) often quite appreciable,—under which cir-
cumstances it takes much the same form as that of the A. canariense.
The specimens from Teneriffe have also the extreme apex of their
pronotum for the most part rather less evidently biplicate (or mi-
nutely bipartite) than is the case in those from Gomera and Palma.
678. Aphanarthrum bicinctum.
Aphanarthrum bicinctum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 165 (1860),
, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 260 (1864).
—— ——, Id., Append. huj. op. 43.
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.); in Huphorbiis emor-
tuis hinc inde vulgatissimum.
A Canarian Aphanarthrum which seems to put on at least three
slightly different phases (probably indeed more), according to the
island in which it is found; but these states, although usually
separable in a general way, do in reality merge into each other so
completely that I am satisfied it would be unsafe to attempt to
uphold any one of them as specifically distinct from the rest. The
A, bicinetum, as thus received, has been observed abundantly in
Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, and Teneriffe; but it is
the form from the first and second of those islands which I have
regarded as the type—simply, however, because it was the Lanza-
rotan and Fuerteventuran examples which supplied the data for my
original diagnosis. The specimens (thus treated as typical) from
the two eastern islands are a little smaller than the Grand-Canarian
ones, and the latter (which are consequently, in that respect, inter-
mediate) than those from Teneriffe. Moreover the Teneriffan ones
are not only (on the average) somewhat larger and broader than the
others, but they are also just perceptibly more opake and a trifle
more thickly pubescent; and their entire colour is usually darker,
the fascie being often greatly suffused. Yet the corresponding
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characters of occasional individuals from these four different islands
are so similar that I am convinced it would be worse than useless to
define as separate species what further material would tend only to
reunite.
I have taken the normal form of the A. bicinctum abundantly in
the rotten Euphorbias of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and the
states “3” and “y” sparingly in Grand Canary and Teneriffe.
These two latter phases were found more commonly by the Messrs.
Crotch,—the “y” (or Teneriffan one) indeed in the utmost pro-
fusion, within the stems of felled Euphorbias at Souzal; and it was
likewise met with by Mr. Gray in the Barranco do Passo Alto, near
S*® Cruz.
679. Aphanarthrum piscatorium.
Aphanarthrum piscatorium, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 166 (1860).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 260 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (T'en., Gom., Palma,
Hierro), ramos Euphorbiarum emortuos presertim L. piscatoria
erodens.
A small species which is widely spread over these Atlantic islands,
where probably it will be found to occur wherever there are plants
of the Euphorbia piscatoria—to which it seems principally to be
attached. It is common, at rather low elevations, in Madeira proper ;
whilst at the Canaries it has been taken abundantly in Teneriffe,
Gomera, Palma, and Hierro.
680. Aphanarthrum euphorbie.
Aphanarthrum Euphorbie, Woll., Ins. Mad. 293, tab. vi. f. 2 (1854).
— ——, ld., Cat. Mad, Col. 97 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice necnon in ligno putrido
Euphorbice melliferce, Linn. fil., in locis editioribus occurrens.
A. Madeiran species, which has been captured hitherto only in the
higher regions of Madeira proper—where it occurs beneath the bark
(and within the damp rotting wood) of the gigantic Hwphorbia mel-
lifera, ascending to at least 5000 feet above the sea.
681. Aphanarthrum affine,
Aphanarthrum affine, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 166 (1860).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 259 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Gom.), inter Euphorbias
antiquas hine inde vulgare.
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Widely distributed over the Canarian Group, though apparently
more common in the eastern islands than in the western ones. It
is abundant amongst the decayed Euphorbias in Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura; and it also occurs in Grand Canary, and more spa-
ringly in Gomera.
682. Aphanarthrum glabrum.
Aphanarthrum glabrum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 167 (1860).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 258 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Giom., Hierro), inter Euphorbias rarius.
One of the rarer of the Canarian Aphanarthra, or at any rate
extremely local, it having been observed as yet only in Gomera and
Hierro.
683. Aphanarthrum bicolor.
Aphanarthrum bicolor, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 165 (1860).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 259 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen., Gom., Palma,
erro), Euphorbias emortuas copiose destruens.
Like the A. piscatortum, widely spread over these Atlantic islands,
where very likely it will be found to be nearly universal. It occurs
in the dead Euphorbias, at rather low elevations, in Madeira proper ;
and it has been taken in Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma, and Hierro, of
the Canarian Group.
§ II. Pronotum antice minus productum, caput (longiusculum, fere
subrostratum) haud oceultans.
684. Aphanarthrum luridum.
Aphanarthrum luridum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 163 (1860).
——, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 262 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), intra caules Huphorbie canariensis
putridos degens.
A Canarian Aphanarthrum which has been observed hitherto only
in Teneriffe and Gomera, though most probably it will be found
wherever the Huphorbia canariensis (to the rotten stalks of which it
seems to be peculiar) still exists. Like the A. pusillum (which how-
ever is dark, concolorous, and extremely minute), it differs from the
other species here enumerated in having its pronotum only slightly
produced in front, so that the head (which is somewhat more ros-
trate) is less concealed from view.
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244, TOMICIDE.
685, Aphanarthrum pusillum.
Aphanarthrum pusillum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 167 (1860).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 263 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), plantas Euphorbie canari-
ensis putridas destruens.
This minute and uniformly dark-brown species is widely diffused
over the Canarian Group, where it is attached to the putrid stalks
of the Euphorbia canariensis. I have taken it in Grand Canary,
Teneriffe, and Gomera, in the last two of which it was found also by
the Messrs. Crotch.
Genus 215. CRYPTURGUS.
Erichson, in Wiegm. Archiv, ii. 60 (1836).
686. Crypturgus concolor.
Aphanarthrum concolor, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 263 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), sub cortice Pini canari-
ensis latens.
A minute Canarian wood-borer, which occurs under the rotten
bark of the Pinus canariensis. I have taken it in Teneriffe and
Palma—in the former of which islands it was captured also by the
Messrs. Crotch, who likewise met with it in the Pinal in the south
of Hierro.
In my Canarian Catalogue I referred this insect to the genus
Aphanarthrum—though with considerable reluctance, seeing that in
its external facies and pine-destroying habits it is totally opposed to
the members of that exclusiwely Euphorbia-infesting group; and it
is therefore with some satisfaction that a more recent and critical
inquiry into its structural peculiarities has convinced me that it
belongs, without doubt, to the European genus Orypturgus—with
which in the exact number and proportions of its antennal joints,
and its perfectly solid (unannulated) club, it agrees entirely. Indeed
it closely resembles the C. pusillus of more northern latitudes—
from which it would seem to differ merely in being a trifle larger
and more pubescent, with the spines on the outer edge of its tibie
more elongated and developed. The minute punctules also of its
elytral interstices will be seen, beneath the microscope, to be both
somewhat more regular and more numerous; but as none of these
characters are important ones, I think it far from unlikely that it
may be in reality but a geographical modification of its European
ally.
TOMICID. 245
Genus 216. TRIOTEMNUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 264 (1864).
As Dr. Crotch’s original specimen, for the reception of which I
established this genus in my Canarian Catalogue, happened to be a
female one, I had no opportunity of detecting the singular and most
anomalous character afforded by the opposite sex, and so merely
called attention to its 3-jointed funiculus, the subretuse apex of its
elytra, and sundry other secondary features which served to distin-
guish it from the immediately allied groups. But further material
has now disclosed to me a sexual peculiarity of a kind which I have
never before witnessed (so far as I can recollect) in any member of
the Coleoptera—namely, that the males (in which the forehead
appears to be concave) have a small and incurved, but upwardly-
inclined, horn, or tooth (more or less expressed in different indi-
viduals), on the outer face of their mandibles!| Had this process
been a development of the front edge of the clypeus there would
have been nothing very remarkable about it; for although such a
structure is not usual in the Tomicide, it at any rate obtains in the
male sex of the various forms around Cis (of the preceding family),
the frontal tubercles of which frequently present much the same
appearance, at first sight, as these mandibulary processes of Z'ri0-
temnus; but to be placed where they are, on the upper surface of the
mandibles, is quite without a precedent in any insect with which I
am acquainted.
687. Triotemnus subretusus.
Triotemnus subretusus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 265 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in plantis Huphorbice canariensis
antiquis aridis emortuis 4 DD. Crotch deprehensus.
Found first by Dr. Crotch in Gomera, during his Canarian cam-
paign of 1862, and subsequently by himself and his brother (in
tolerable abundance) both in that island and Teneriffe. Mr. G. R.
Crotch informs me that they met with it only in the dry but rotten
stalks of the Euphorbia canariensis.
Genus 217. LIPARTHRUM.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 294 [ script. Leiparthrum | (1854).
688. Liparthrum mandibulare.
Leiparthrum mandibulare, Woll., Ins. Mad. 295, tab. v. f. 9 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 97 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice in castaneto quodam captum.
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The only example of this insect which has yet been brought to
light I captured (during the summer of 1850) in the chestnut-woods
at S‘* Anna, in the north of Madeira proper; and as the specimen
was far from a perfect one, further material is greatly needed in order
to ascertain more fully the true characters of the species.
689. Liparthrum nigrescens.
Liparthrum bituberculatum, Woll., Cat. Can. C. [nec Ins.M. ]265(1864).
nigrescens, Id., Append. huj. op. 4.4.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in intermediis et presertim editiori-
bus rarissimum.
A Canarian insect which has been observed hitherto only in the
intermediate and loftier altitudes of Teneriffe, where moreover it
would seem to be scarce. I have taken it at the Agua Garcia and
on the Cumbre above the Agua Mansa (in the region of the Reta-
mas); and several Teneriffan examples are now before me which
were captured by the Messrs. Crotch. In my Canarian Catalogue
I referred it to the Madeiran L. bituberculatum ; but in the Appendix
to this volume I have stated that additional material has since con-
vinced me that it is truly distinct from that species.
690. Liparthrum bituberculatum.
Leiparthrum bituberculatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 297, tab. vi. f. 8 (1854).
——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 97 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis intermediis preesertim cas-
tanetis sat vulgare.
Rather common in the intermediate altitudes of Madeira proper,
both in the chestnut-woods and (amongst the laurels) in the strictly
sylvan districts. The examples from the latter are perhaps, on the
average, more typical than those from the former,—being usually a
trifle larger and darker.
691. Liparthrum curtum.
Leiparthrum curtum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 298 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 97 (1857).
Liparthrum ,1d., Cat. Can. Col. 266 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in interme-
diis et preecipue inferioribus hinc inde vulgare.
One of the most widely spread of all the wood-boring Coleoptera
within these Atlantic islands, where it is nearly universal,—occurring
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principally at rather low elevations, but ascending likewise into the
intermediate districts. It often swarms under the dry, loosened
bark of old palings, and about cultivated grounds generally. Ihave
taken it in Madeira proper, as well as in all the seven islands of the
Canarian Group except Gomera—whence however an extensive
series is now before me, which was captured by the Messrs. Crotch.
I do not feel entirely satisfied that the Z. curtum is specifically
distinct from the bituberculatum—occasional specimens from the
intermediate regions so far uniting the two forms that it is difficult
to say for certain to which they should be referred. Still both of
them are on the whole so well defined that I think it is far from
impossible that some diagnostic character (for one or the other of
them) may have escaped my observation; and therefore I will not,
particularly as they have already been established, venture to unite
them. Whether however the L. bituberculatum is indicated amongst
the Canarian examples now before me I consider somewhat doubtful,
and am rather inclined to refer the whole of the latter (even the
darker ones) to the curtum.
692. Liparthrum inarmatum.
Leiparthrum inarmatum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 364 (1860).
Liparthrum , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 266 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (in Fuert. sola adhuc
haud observatum), ramulos Euphorbiarum emortuos erodens.
Strictly a Huphorbia-infesting species, and one which in all pro-
bability is (like the Z. cwrtum) universal throughout these Atlantic
Groups,—occurring in the dead stems and twigs of the Euphorbias,
principally at rather low elevations. It has been taken in Madeira
proper (to the westward of Funchal), and in all the seven Canarian
islands except Fuerteventura (where, however, there can be no doubt
that it must exist). Its capture in Hierro is due to the Messrs,
Crotch, who met with several specimens of it (now before me) in
that island during the summer of 1864. It varies considerably in
stature,
693. Liparthrum artemisiz.
Leiparthrum Artemisize, Woll., Ins. Mad. 299 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 97 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Ivheo Chao) inter plantas Artemisia argentee,
Heérit., sat copiose deprehensum.
Found hitherto only on the northern Deserta (or Ilheo Chao), of
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the Madeiran Group,—where I obtained it rather abundantly, during
June 1850, by beating the dense masses of wormwood (Artemisia
argentea, Hérit.) which clothe certain parts of that singular little
island. But whether it was actually attached to the wormwood, or
had come out of the dead branches of some Euphorbia or other
plant, I am unable to say.
694. Liparthrum Lowei.
Liparthrum Lowei, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 174 (1862).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 267 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zen., Gom.), in Huphorbiis emortuis minus
frequens.
A most minute Canarian Liparthrum, which has been observed
hitherto only in the dead Euphorbias of Teneriffe and Gomera. It
was first detected by the Rev. R. T. Lowe in the former island, near
Garachico; and a considerable series is now before me which was
captured, likewise in Teneriffe, by the Messrs. Crotch, during the
summer of 1864. We may, however, expect it to occur more gene-
rally throughout the Group.
695. Liparthrum bicaudatum.
Liparthrum bicaudatum, Woll., Append. huj. op. 44.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in ramulis Huphorbiarum emortuis 4
DD. Crotch sat copiose lectum.
This curious little insect, so remarkable for the enlarged process,
or nodule, into which the raised second interstice of each elytron is
backwardly produced behind, was captured abundantly by the Messrs.
Crotch in Gomera, during their late Canarian expedition. According
to their report, it was found within the dead twigs of one of the
“sweet” Euphorbias (perhaps the #. balsamifera, or the regis-
Jube).
Genus 218. HYPOBORUS.
Erichson, in Wiegm. Archiv, ii. 62 (1836).
696. Hypoborus ficus,
Bostrichus Fici, Dej. Cat. (edit. 1) 101 (1821).
Hypoborus Ficus, Erich., loc. cit, 62 (1836).
, Lucas, Col. de? Algérie, 462, pl. 39. f. 2 (1849).
— — _, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 98 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S), in ligno antiquo presertim Fict
in cultis inferioribus occurrens.
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An insect of Mediterranean latitudes which occurs sparingly at
low elevations in the Madeiran Group, for the most part about cul-
tivated grounds. I have taken it around Funchal in Madeira proper,
and also near the Villa in Porto Santo; and it would appear to be
attached normally (as indeed the name implies) to the rotton wood
of old fig-trees. ,
Fam. 51. HYLESINIDZ.
Genus 219. HYLESINUS.
Fabricius, Syst. Eleu. ii. 390 (1801).
697, Hylesinus indigenus.
Hylesinus indigenus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 267 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), sub cortice lauri cujusdam antique in
regione ‘‘ E] Golfo”’ semel repertus.
A single example of this Canarian wood-borer, taken (in a dead
and mutilated state) out of its burrow in an old laurel on the
western slopes of Hierro, embodies all that I yet know about the
species. From its very imperfect condition I had no opportunity of
examining the whole of its structural details, nevertheless I believe
that it will be found ultimately to be a true Hylesinus, though
further material would, of course, be very desirable in order to ascer-
tain this for certain. There can be no doubt, I think, that it is
common in at any rate the sylvan districts of Hierro; for the tree
which produced it was nearly destroyed by its ravages; but as our
short visit to that island was in midwinter, there was naturally but
little chance of obtaining living specimens.
Genus 220. PHL(OPHTHORUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 299 (1854).
698. Phleophthorus rhododactylus.
a rhododactylus, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 58 (1802).
lurgus Bisdodéctylus, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iii. 365 (1830).
Phloeophthorus perfoliatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 301, tab. vi. f. 1 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 99 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) in ligno ramulisque emortuis Geniste
scoparie rarissimus.
A European insect which occurs at rather high elevations in Ma-
deira proper, where however it is exceedingly rare. As in more
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northern latitudes, it appears to be attached to the dead wood of the
common Broom (Genista scoparia); and it is possible, therefore, that
it may originally have been naturalized in the island. I have taken
it at the Lombarda das Vacas (on the mountains above Sao Vicente),
and it was captured by the late Mr. Bewicke at 8. Antonio da Serra.
Genus 221. HYLURGUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. ii. 274 (1807).
699. Hylurgus ligniperda.
Bostrichus ligniperda, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 867 (1792).
heii, Sint ial FE, Woll., "Ins. Mad. 302 (1854).
Cat. Mad. Col, 99 (1857).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 268 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.) et Canarienses(Ten., Palma, Hierro),
in pinetis degens.
The European H. ligniperda will probably be found to occur in
most of the fir-woods of these Atlantic islands. At the Madeiras
I have taken it in Madeira proper, as well as in a small and recent
plantation of fir-trees on the summit of the Deserta Grande; and at
the Canaries, in the Pinals of Teneriffe and Palma. In the latter
Group, it was found also by the Messrs. Crotch in the remote and
elevated Pinal at the southern extremity of Hierro.
700. Hylurgus destruens,
Hylurgus piniperda, Woll. [nec Linn.], Ins, Mad. 303 (1854).
| Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 99 (1857).
—— destruens, Id., Append. huj. op. 45. :
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice Pini in subinferioribus parce
captus.
Taken sparingly in Madeira proper, chiefly (I believe) at rather
low elevations and beneath the bark of pine trees. I have hitherto
referred it to the common European H. piniperda ; but the numerous
points in which I now perceive that it differs permanently from that
insect will be gathered by a reference to my diagnosis given in the
Appendix. Still, although with a certain number of decided features
of its own, it is difficult to feel quite sure that it is in reality more
than a fixed geographical modification of its more northern ally.
Genus 222. HYLASTES.
Erichson, in Wiegm. Archiv, ii, 47 (1836).
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701. Hylastes Lowei.
Hylastes Lowei, Paiva, Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 211 (1861).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 269 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma), in ligno Pini canariensis antiquo
emortuo hine inde vulgaris, .
_ Very closely allied to the European H. ater, of which possibly it
may be but a geographical state. Hitherto it has been observed
only in Teneriffe and Palma, of the Canarian Group, where like the
Hylurgus ligniperda it is attached to the pine trees of intermediate
_ and lofty elevations. We may, however, expect to meet with it
wherever the old Pinals still exist.
702. Hylastes clavus.
Hylastes clavus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 305 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 100 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice truncisque arborum prolapsis
in subinferioribus intermediisque parce occurrens.
Found hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it occurs very spa-
ringly (beneath bark, and logs of wood) at low and intermediate
elevations.
703. Hylastes trifolii.
Hylesinus trifolii, Miill., in Journ. Soc. des S. du Mont Tonnerre (1803).
—— ——, Schmidt, in Stett. Ent. Zeit. vy. 395 (1844).
Hylastes Trifolii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 304 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 99 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarior ; in locis similibus ac precedens.
A European Hylastes which occurs in Madeira proper—in much
the same sort of places as the last species, and with nearly the same
range, ,
Fam. 52. CURCULIONIDE.
(Subfam. I. COSSONIDES.)
Genus 223. SYNTOMOCERUS*.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. (Eremotes) v. 364 (1861).
704, Syntomocerus crassicornis.
Hylurgus crassicornis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 71 (1888).
* A aivropos, breviatus, et xépas, cornu.
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Eremotes crassicornis, Woll., loc. cit. 365, pl. 18. f. 1 (1861).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 269 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Pulma), rarior; lignum Pint cana-
reensis antiquum perforans.
Peculiar apparently to the Pinals of the Canarian archipelago,
where it occurs beneath the bark and within the dead wood of the
Pinus canariensis. I have taken it sparingly in Grand Canary, Tene-
riffe, and Palma, in the last two of which islands it was found also
by the Messrs. Crotch. We may expect to meet with it likewise in
the Pinal towards the south of Hierro.
In order to avoid confusion, I have thought it desirable to change
the name which I had imposed on this genus,—Hremotes being too
near to Hretmotes, of De Marseul.
Genus 224, HEXARTHRUM.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. vy. 448 (1860).
705. Hexarthrum capitulum.
Rhyncolus capitulum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 410 (1858).
Hexarthrum compressum, Ia., ibid. v. 449 (1860).
capitulum, Jd., Trans. Ent, Soc. Lond, v. 366, pl. 18. f. 2 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum ; sub ligno antiquo in infe-
rioribus parcissime captum.
Observed only at low elevations in Madeira proper, where it is
both rare and extremely local. It was detected first by Mr. M. Park;
and was found subsequently by the late Mr. Bewicke, amongst old
wood in an outhouse, at the Praia Formosa near Funchal.
Genus 225. RHYNCOLUS.
(Creutzer) Germ., Ins. Spec. 807 (1824).
706. Rhyncolus crassirostris.
Rhyncolus crassirostris, Woll., Trans, E. S, L. v. 367, pl. 18. £. 31861).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 270 (1864).
Habitat ‘saticues (Can.) lignum antiquum Pini canariensis in
montibus parce destruens.
The only specimens which I have seen of this Ahyncolus were
captured by myself in the rotten wood of an old pine tree on the
mountains of Grand Canary. It somewhat resembles the European
R. truncorum; neverthelesss, as stated in my paper on the Atlantic
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Cossonides, “its rostrum is broader and shorter, its antenne are still
more abbreviated, with their club abrupter and more straightly
truncated at its apex, its prothorax is much more deeply and remotely
sculptured, and its elytral punctures are also larger, the small inter-
mediate ones especially being more perceptible.”
Genus 226. CAULOPHILUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 315 (1854).
707. Caulophilus sculpturatus.
Caulophilus sculpturatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 315, tab. vi. f. 4 (1854).
— — , I., Cat. Mad. Col. 104 (1857).
— — , ld., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. vy. 368 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus. Exemplar unicum sub
lapide collegi.
The only example of this small Cossonid which has hitherto been
brought to light was captured by myself in Madeira proper, during
the autumn of 1847—from beneath a stone on an exposed grassy
slope to the eastward of Funchal, in the direction of the Cabo Ga-
rajao (or Brazen Head). It would appear, therefore, to be extremely
scarce.
Genus 227. PHL@OPHAGUS.
Schénherr, Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 1047 (1838).
708. Phicoophagus tenax.
Rhyncolus tenax, Woll., Ins. Mad. 307 (1854).
» Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 100 (1857).
Phleophagus tenax, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. L. vy. 370, pl. 18. f. 4 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.),in sylvaticis editioribus preesertim lauretis
vulgaris,
Peculiar apparently to Madeira proper, where it is universal
throughout the sylvan districts (particularly in the laurel-woods) of
intermediate and lofty elevations.
709. Phieophagus sulcipennis.
Phiceophagus sulcipennis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 308 (1854).
—— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 100 (1857).
» Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. y. 369 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), lignum antiquum in inferioribus colens.
Attached to old wood at low elevations, in Madeira proper—prin-
cipally around Funchal. It was once captured abundantly by Senhor
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~ Moniz even in the town itself, beneath rotten planks lying in his
garden. It is very closely allied to the European P. spadia, of which
indeed I am far from satisfied that it is more than a geographical
state. |
710. Phleophagus caulium.
Phlceophagus caulium, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 370 (1861).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 270 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), truncos ramosque Huphorbarum
emortuos perforans.
Observed hitherto only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian archipelago, where it is locally abun-
dant within the dead stems and branches of the various Euphorbias.
711. Phleophagus laurineus.
Phlceophagus laurineus et affinis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 371,
373 (1861).
— —, Id,, Cat. Can. Col, 271 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), sub cortice laxo
preecipue laurorum in subinferioribus et sepius intermediis
occurrens.
Although by no means certain that the P. lawrineus and affinis
may not be, after all, as I originally assumed, specifically distinct ;
yet the recent inspection of more extensive material than I formerly
possessed, including a considerable series from Gomera which are
strictly intermediate between the two, has convinced me that it will
be safer to regard them as but states of a single species—consequent
perhaps on their attachment to particular trees and plants, some of
which (as, for instance, the Laurels and Euphorbias) are widely
different in their nature and properties. So long as the affinis
appeared to be exclusively of Huphorbia-infesting habits, I could
scarcely suppose otherwise (even though its differential characters
were but small and insignificant) than that it was truly distinct
from the more deeply sculptured and laurel-feeding P. lawrineus ;
yet the detection of intermediate individuals in the dead wood of
mulberry, willow, and fig (each set presenting some just appreciable
feature of its own) would seem to imply that they are all of them
but slight and unimportant modifications of a rather plastic form—
capable of sustaining itself under various and opposite conditions.
And hence I have come to the conclusion that it will be better to
suppress (as a species) the P. affinis, which is but one of the rather
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more decidedly pronounced phases, of the many just separable ones
(inter se) which I have lately examined. Indeed even in its most
marked aspect the P. affinis seemed to differ, from the typical lau-
rineus, merely in being on the average a trifle smaller, with its
elytra perhaps somewhat more convex (or less straightened atthe
sides) and less deeply sculptured; and I should not have hesitated
therefore to regard it as a variety, had not its attachment to the
Euphorbias seemed to me to imply a distinction of real importance.
But if the latter peculiarity in its mode of life does not obtain uni-
versally, I think that the affinis should no longer be treated as
separate from the lawrineus*.
If therefore my conclusion, just arrived at, be correct, the present
Phloophagus may be said to attach itself to many kinds of trees and
(even) shrubs, but to be most partial to the native Laurels of inter-
mediate altitudes, and to be tolerably abundant in Teneriffe, Gomera,
Palma, and Hierro.
712. Phieophagus simplicipes.
Phleophagus simplicipes, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 374 (1861).
eS Id, Cat. Can, Col. 272 (1864). pitas
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), lignum Fict antiquum aridum precipue
in inferioribus erodens.
Found hitherto only in Teneriffe, where it would seem to have
a lower range than the P. lawrineus—being attached (so far as has
yet been observed) to the dead wood of old fig-trees, in cultivated
spots of a low elevation.
713. Phleophagus piceus.
Phleophagus piceus, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. vy. 374 (1861).
—— — , l., Cat. Can. Col. 273 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), arbores antiquas Fict ple-
rumque in intermediis colens.
_* The question of the specific claims of certain closely allied forms is now and
then so difficult of solution that we are compelled to leave it in partial doubt.
Thus, although I imagine that the above conclusion is correct, I still cannot
feel quite satisfied that I may not have overlooked some character which would
perhaps yet prove the affinis to be (as I originally supposed) distinct from the
laurineus. 1 will therefore merely add that if this should be the case, the specific
titles will of course have to remain as hitherto. But if, on the contrary, my
present explanation is the right one, we may then (ignoring all subsidiary
modifications) regard the P. /awrineus as tending to assume two slightly different
states—namely, the typical one (abundant in the laurel-districts of intermediate
altitudes), and the “var. 8. affinis,’ which descends to a lower elevation and
attaches itself indiscriminately to various kinds of trees.and shrubs.
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A Canarian Phleophagus which has been detected hitherto in
Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Grand Canary,—where it seems to be
attached principally to the dry, rotten wood of old fig-trees at inter-
mediate altitudes.
714. Phleophagus calvus.
Rhyncolus calvus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 448 (1860).
Phleophagus calvus, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 370 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub ligno antiquo in inferioribus una
cum Mesoweno et Hexarthro captus.
Detected by the late Mr. Bewicke, at a low elevation, in Madeira
proper,—having been captured by him beneath logs of old wood
lying in a shed, or outhouse, at the Praia Formosa near Funchal (in
company with the Hewarthrum capitulum, Mesowenus Bewickianus,
and Xylopertha barbata).
Genus 228. LIPOMMATA.
Wollaston, Cat. Mad. Col, 100 [ script. Leitpommata] (1857).
715. Lipommata calcaratum.
Leipommata calcaratum, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 101 (1857).
—— — , Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond, v. 395, pl. 19. f. 3 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S?), in colliculis arenosis ad radices plan-
tarum, preecipue Arundinis donacis, mox pone oram maritimam
crescentium parce fodiens,
This curious little blind Cossonid has been observed only in Porto
Santo, of the Madeiran Group, where it burrows into the loose drifting
sand which has gradually accumulated into ridges and hillocks im-
mediately behind the sea-beach. I have taken it sparingly around
the roots of various sand-plants, particularly the Arundo donax,—
it ssubfossorial tibiz, pilose body, undilated feet, and total freedom
from eyes being alike indicative of its subterranean mode of life.
Genus 229. PENTATEMNUS,
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. vy. 385 (1861).
716. Pentatemnus arenarius.
Pentatemnus arenarius, Woll., loc. cit. 388, pl. 19. f. 1 (1861).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 273 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), in locis similibus ac preece-
dens, sub terrain aridis arenosis juxta radices plantarum fodiens.
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Of precisely the same habits as the Porto-Santan Iipommata
calearatum, of which perhaps it may be regarded as the Canarian
representative; but its funiculus is composed of only five joints,
instead of seven (as in that insect) ; and although there can be little
doubt that it is practically blind, its eyes nevertheless are not literally
absent—heing just indicated, in a most imperfect and rudimentary
state, when viewed beneath the microscope.
The P. arenarius has been captured in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura,
and Grand Canary, where it resides (at some depth below the sur-
face) amongst the loose sand which has accumulated into hillocks
around the various shrubby plants which stud certain arid tracts in
the immediate vicinity of the sea-beach. In Fuerteventura espe-
cially I have taken it in considerable abundance, principally at
Corralejo, by scooping out the sand at the roots of Zygophyllum
Fontanesii and a small maritime Huphorbia; and I likewise met
with it in the little island of Graciosa, off the extreme north of
Lanzarote.
Genus 230. ONYCHOLIPS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 389 (1861).
717. Onycholips bifurcatus.
Onycholips bifurcatus, Woll., loc. cit. 394, pl. 19. f. 2 (1861).
—— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 274 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), in arenosis aridis subma-
ritimis ad radices plantarum und cum Pentatemno fodiens.
Found sparingly in the dry sandy districts of Lanzarote, Fuerte-
ventura, and Grand Canary, in the vicinity of the sea-shore (though
seldom actually upon it); and I likewise met with it in the little
island of Graciosa, off the extreme north of Lanzarote. Its habits
in fact are precisely similar to those of Pentatemnus (with which it
is often taken in company) and of the Porto-Santan Lipommata,—
to both of which in its fossorial mode of life, and in the long erect
hairs with which it is sparingly beset, as well as in its freedom
from sight, it is manifestly allied. Yet in the marvellous confor-
mation of its tibie and feet it recedes from those insects altogether,
as well as from every other group with which I am acquainted—a
fact which, in combination with the above-mentioned peculiarities
of habit and structure, stamps it as perhaps the most anomalous
member of the Coleoptera which has hitherto been detected in these
Atlantic islands.
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The O. bifurcatus was first taken by Mr. Gray and myself near
Puerto de Cabras in Fuerteventura, in 1858, where I again captured
it in 1859. Its Grand-Canarian habitat is the low sandy isthmus
between Las Palmas and the Isleta,—where I met with a single
specimen of it, and where a second was found by Dr. Crotch during
the summer of 1864.
Genus 231. MESOXENUS.
Wollaston, Zrans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 395 (1861).
718. Mesoxenus Monizianus.
Pentarthrum Monizianum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. y. 450 (1860).
Mesoxenus Monizianus, Jd., oe. cit 396, pl. 19. f. 4 (1861).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 275 (1864),
Habitat spies: (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), vel sub ligno an-
tiquo super terram posito vel in ramis Huphorbiarum emortuis
in inferioribus rarissimus.
Detected in Madeira proper (during 1859) by Senhor Moniz, who
found several specimens of it adhering to the underside of old boards
which were lying on the damp earth in his garden at Funchal. I
had myself, however, a year previously, met with a single example
of it at the Canaries,—in a house above the Puerto Orotava in
Teneriffe, in which island the Rey. R. T. Lowe took a second (from
within a dead Huphorbia-stem at Garachico). But in spite of the
latter fact, I scarcely think that the species is normally attached to
the Euphorbias ; for the habits of the Mesoweni seem to be those of
Pentarthrum, and precisely such as the very peculiar habitat which
was discovered for the present insect at Funchal by 8" Moniz would
appear to indicate.
719, Mesoxenus Bewickianus.
Pentarthrum Bewickianum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 451 (1860).
Mesoxenus Bewickianus, Id., loc. cit 397, pl. 19. f. 6 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub ligno antiquo haud procul ab poy
Funchalensi 4 Dom. Bewicke deprehensus.
Found at a low elevation in Madeira proper by the late Mr. Be-
wicke, who captured it rather abundantly beneath old wood (in a dry
and crumbling state) which was lying on the ground in a shed at
the Praia Formosa near Funchal—in company with the Hewvarthrum
capitulum, Phlocophagus calvus, and Xylopertha barbata.
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Genus 232. CAULOTRUPIS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 308 (1854).
720. Caulotrupis lacertosus.
Caulotrupis lacertosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 309, tab. vi. f. 6 (1854).
—— — , I, Cat. Mad. Col. 102 (1857).
—— — , Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 376 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice necnon in ligno emortuo
laurorum hine inde sat vulgaris.
Peculiar to Madeira proper—where, although extremely local, it
is occasionally far from uncommon within the rotten wood and under
the loosened bark of the native laurels. It occurs principally to-
wards the lower limits of the sylvan districts, and for the most part
towards the north of the island. satis
721. Caulotrupis subnitidus.
Caulotrupis subnitidus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 452 (1860).
—, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 876 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in subinferioribus ramos Luphorbiarum
emortuos parce destruens.
Likewise peculiar (so far at least as observed hitherto) to Madeira
proper, where it would seem to be attached to the dead branches of
the Huphorbia piscatoria at rather low elevations. It is very closely
allied to the C. lacertosus, of which perhaps it may be but a modi-
fication consequent upon a change of food, though it is scarcely
probable that the same species would subsist indiscriminately upon
Euphorbias and Laurels *.
722. Caulotrupis lucifugus.
Caulotrupis lucifugus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 310, tab. vi. £.7,9 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 102 (1857). ip: jell
— — , ld., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond, v. 377 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes), sub lapidibus ramulisque plantarum
emortuis fractis humi jacentibus in inferioribus intermediisque
latens.
Universal throughout the Madeiran Group, in the whole five
* The C. subnitidus differs from the /acertosus, mainly, in its surface being a
little less opake, in the punctules of its prothorax being more evident, and _in its
elytra (which are just perceptibly more straightened towards the shoulders) being
somewhat rougher and more distinctly striated.
s2
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islands of which I have myself captured it... It occurs beneath
stones, and (more especially) amongst small broken sticks around —
the roots of shrubby plants—for the most part at rather low, but
sometimes at intermediate, elevations. It is a variable insect, both
in tint and sculpture, having a slightly different phasis for each of
the separate islands; and it appears to be more abundant on the
northern Deserta, and in Porto Santo, than elsewhere.
723. Caulotrupis impius.
Caulotrupis impius, Woll., Ins. Mad. 311 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 103 (1857).
— —, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. y, 376 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des., Bugio), intra caules Carduorum
precipue Silybi Mariani, Grtn., latitans.
Found in Madeira proper and the two southern Desertas, though
more especially common on the Deserta Grande. It seems to reside
principally (if not indeed entirely) within the dry stems of Thistles,
feeding upon the pith; and I have seen dead stalks of the gigantic
Silybum Marianum (the “Holy Thistle” of the ancients), on the
summit of the Deserta Grande, absolutely devoured by it.
724. Caulotrupis terebrans.
Caulotrupis terebrans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 312, tab. vi. f. 8 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 103 (1857).
——, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. y. 3877 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (P% S*%), rarissimus. In summo ipso monte
‘“‘ Pico do Facho” dicto specimina duo collegi.
The only two examples which I have seen of this Caulotrupis were
captured by myself on the extreme summit of the Pico do Facho in
Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group; and it would therefore seem
to be rare.
725. Caulotrupis Chevrolatii.
Caulotrupis Chevrolatii, Woll., Ins. Mad. 313 (1854).
a , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 103 (1857).
, Id., Trans, Ent. Soc, Lond. vy. 377 (1861).
Halnitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus sub
ligno presertim recenter secto late sed vix copiose diffusus.
Peculiar apparently to the damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper,
where it occurs beneath logs and chippings of wood, principally at a
high elevation. ,
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726. Caulotrupis opacus.
Caulotrupis + ani Woll., Ins. Mad. 313 (1854).
.» Cat. Mad. Col. 103 (1857).
——, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 877 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
i Sees
Likewise peculiar to Madeira proper, occurring in much the same
places as the last species—for the most part within the sylvan
districts.
727. Caulotrupis conicollis.
Caulotrupis conicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 314 (1854).
» Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 103 (1857).
— — , Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. vy. 378 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.), in locis similibus ac C. lucifugus
—sub lapidibus sc. necnon inter ramulos plantarum emortuos
fractos aridos humi jacentes in subinferioribus intermediisque
latens.
Found in Madeira proper and on the Deserta Grande—principally
beneath stones, and amongst small broken sticks around the roots of
shrubby plants, in exposed spots of rather low and intermediate
altitudes. The specimens from the Deserta Grande differ a little
from the Madeiran ones, but not so much so as in the case of the
C. lucifugus.
Genus 233. STENOTIS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 316 (1854).
728. Stenotis acicula.
Stenotis acicula, Woll., Ins. Mad. 316, tab. vi. f. 5 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 104 (1857).
— ——, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. vy. 400, pl. 19. f. 8 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), folia laurorum in humidis sylvaticis
parcissime destruens.
Confined to the damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where it
is both local and exceedingly rare. I have captured it, however, on
three separate occasions (always in the north of the island, and on
the folage of the native laurels)—namely, twice at the Montado dos
Pecegueiros, and once in the Ribeira do Ponteclaro (a tributary of
the Sao Jorge ravine). Its extremely narrow outline and general
aspect are strongly suggestive of certain exotic forms—such as Cato-
lethrus and Porthetes, from America and southern Africa.
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Genus 234. MESITES.
Schonherr, Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 1043 (1838).
§ I. Corpus sat magnum, parallelum ; femoribus omnibus muticis.
729. Mesites complanatus.
Mesites complanatus, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. vy. 401 (1861).
——., Ld., Cat. Can. Col, 276 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), sub cortice laurorum laxo emortuo in
sylvaticis editioribus occurrens.
A large Canarian Mesites which I have observed hitherto only in
the island of Palma, where however it is locally abundant (beneath
the loosened bark of the native laurels) in the damp sylvan districts
of intermediate elevations.
730. Mesites maderensis.
Mesites maderensis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 319 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 104 (1857).
— ——, Id., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 403 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo emortuo in lauretis
humidis editioribus congregans.
Occurs beneath the loosened bark of the native laurels in the
sylvan districts of Madeira proper, particularly at a high altitude.
It is extremely gregarious, and (like most of the Mesite) very vari-
able in stature.
731. Mesites persimilis.
Mesites persimilis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 402 (1861).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 276 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), plerumque in locis similibus ac
preecedens; sed interdum, sec. G. R. Crotch, etiam in ficis et
salicibus occurrit.
’ Found in the sylvan districts of Teneriffe and Gomera, under
much the same circumstances as the last species is at Madeira—of
which it may be regarded strictly as the Canarian representative.
There can be no doubt that, like the MW. maderensis, it is normally
attached to the native laurels; nevertheless it does sometimes occur
in other trees likewise, for Mr. G. R. Crotch informs me that during
their late sojourn in Gomera they occasionally met with it both “in
fig and willow.”
The M. persimilis differs from the maderensis, chiefly, in its elytra
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being a little flatter (or less cylindric), and nearly entirely free from
the fine pubescence which is always conspicuous in that insect, with
their striz broader, deeper, and more coarsely punctured and their
interstices less transversely-rugulose, in its scutellum being a trifle
smaller, and in its frontal fovea and Mor uvet keel (especially in
front) being more obscure.
The M. maderensis and persimilis are intimately allied to the
British M. Tardii, which is found in Ireland and the south-western
parts of our own country; and I think it far from unlikely that the
three forms may be in reality but geographical developments from a
primeval Atlantic type.
732. Mesites euphorbiz.
Mesites Euphorbize, Woll., Ins. Mad. 318 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. "Col. 104 (1857).
atiinps def i Trans, Ent. Soc, Lond. v. 403 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ab ori maritima usque ad 5000’ s, m.
Euphorbias emortuas destruens.
This is emphatically the Huphorbia-destroying Mesites of the
Madeiran Group, though hitherto it has been observed only in
Madeira proper. In that island, however, it is universal, wherever
there. are dead Euphorbias—ascending from almost the sea-level
(where it infests the Z. piscatoria) up to an elevation of at least
5000 feet, where it abounds in the gigantic EH. mellifera. Like all
the members of this genus, it is most variable in size.
733. Mesites proximus.
Mesites proximus, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. vy. 404 (1861).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 277 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), hactenus parcissime repertus.
A Canarian Mesites which appears to be quite distinct from the
persimilis, and more allied perhaps to the Madeiran M. euphorbie ;
though, as I have seen hitherto but two examples of it, captured by
» myself at Taganana in the north of Teneriffe, further material is
much required in order to establish its characters more completely.
From its general facies I should be inclined to suspect that the
species is of Huphorbia-infesting habits (though possibly attached to
the Euphorbias of the higher districts) ; but I have no recollection
of the precise spot in which my specimens were taken, though I
believe that they were brushed out of dense herbage by the edges
of the Vueltas on the ascent to the Cumbre.
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§ Il. Corpus minus, fusiforme (elytris postice sensim acuminatis) ;
femoribus masculis subtus obtuse subdentatis.
734. Mesites fusiformis.
Mesites fusiformis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond.v.405, pl. 19.£.7,9(1861).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 278 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Palma sola haud observatus), vulgatissimus ;
truncos ramulosque Huphorbiarum emortuos preecipue in subin-
ferioribus destruens.
Peculiar apparently to the Canarian archipelago, where it swarms
in the rotten stems of the various Euphorbias at low and intermediate
elevations. It is doubtless universal throughout the Group; for
although it has not been observed in Palma, there can be little doubt
that it must exist there—though it is certainly remarkable that the
few Euphorbian Mesite which have hitherto been captured in that
island belong to a distinct (though closely allied) species, the M.
pubipennis. Throughout the remainder of the Group, however, it
abounds; and I met with it even on the little islets of Graciosa and
Lobos—off the extreme north of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura re-
spectively.
735. Mesites pubipennis.
Mesites pubipennis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. v. 406 (1864).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 278 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
As just stated, this Mesites has been observed hitherto only in
Palma—where it seems to take the place of the last species, which
abounds throughout the remainder of the Canarian archipelago.
Although allied to the fusiformis, I scarcely think that it can be
regarded as any insular modification of it; for the latter does not
appear to present any local peculiarities in the various islands and
altitudes in which it elsewhere occurs, and moreover we have yet
to ascertain for certain that it does not exist, simultaneously with
the pubipennis, in the rotten Euphorbia-stems of Palma.
(Subfam. II. RHYNCHOPHORIDES.)
Genus 235. SITOPHILUS.
Schonherr, Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 967 (1838).
736. Sitophilus granarius.
Curculio granarius, Zinn., Fna Suec. 587 (1761).
Calandra linearis, Brullé, in Webb.et Berth. (Col.) 73 (1838).
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Sitophilus granarius, Woll., Ins, Mad. 321 aa
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 104 (1857).
— ——, ; Id., Cat. Can. Col. 279 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (in Gom. sola haud
captus), vel in domibus et granariis vel sub recremento farris
circa basin acervorum tritici sparso hinc inde vulgaris.
A cosmopolitan insect which has doubtless become naturalized in
at any rate all the mhabited islands of these Atlantic Groups—
occurring about houses and granaries, as well as beneath the refuse
around the base of corn-stacks. It is common in Madeira proper ;
whilst at the Canaries it has been observed in the whole seven islands
- except Gomera, where doubtless however it must exist.
737. Sitophilus oryze.
Curculio oryzze, Linn., Cent. Ins. 12 (1763).
Calandra oryzee, Br ullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col), 73 (1838).
Sitophilus oryze, Woll., Ins. Mad. 322 (1854),
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col, 105 (1857).
a, ere Cat, Can. Col. 280 (1864).
— ——. ’ Hart. » Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert, 141.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), vulgaris ;
in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Found in the same kind of places as the last species, and salty
universal. At Madeira however it is perhaps less common than it
is at the Canaries, in the whole seven islands of which it has com-
pletely established itself.
(Subfam. ITI. CIONIDES,)
Genus 236. NANOPHYES.
» Schonherr, Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 780 (1838).
738. Nanophyes longulus.
Nanophyes longulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 299 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), super folia plantarum in herbidis
humidiusculis rarior.
A Canarian Nanophyes which has been observed hitherto only in
Grand Canary and Teneriffe. It appears to be rare, and occurs
amongst dense vegetation in rather damp spots of intermediate
altitudes. My Grand-Canarian examples are from Mogan and the
region of E] Monte, and the Teneriffan ones from Souzal.
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739. Nanophyes lunulatus.
Nanophyes lunulatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, xi, 218 (1863).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 300 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), super folia Tamaricis gallice in inter-
mediis captus.
Taken rather abundantly in Grand Canary—off some shrubs of the
Tamarix gallica, L., at the edges of the stream at Mogan, in one of
the south-western Barrancos of that island; but it has not yet been
observed elsewhere.
Genus 237. CIONUS.
Clairville, Ent. Helv. i. 64 (1798).
740. Cionus pulchellus.
Curculio pulchellus, Hbst, Kaf. vi. 356 (1795).
Cionus pulchellus, Schon., Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 741 (1838).
——, Woill., Ins. Mad. 323 (1854).
, Id., Cat, Mad. Col, 105 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), super plantas Scrofularie in intermediis
parce occurrens,
The European C. pulchellus occurs sparingly in Madeira proper,
on plants of Scrofularia, at intermediate elevations; but it has not
yet been detected in any of the other islands.
(Subfam. IV. CRYPTORHYNCHIDES.)
Genus 238. CEUTHORHYNCHIDEUS.
Jacq. Duval, Gen. des Col. d’ Eur, (Curcul.) 60 (1855).
741. Ceuthorhynchideus pyrrhorhynchus.
Curculio pyrrhorhynchus, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 257 (1802).
Nedyus suturalis, Steph., Il, Brit. Ent. vy. 419 (1882).
Ceuthorhynchus pulvinatus, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 494 (1837).
—— pyrrhorhynchus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 281 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fvert.), in cultis intermediis parce deprehensus.
Likewise a common European insect, and one which I have taken
sparingly in Fuerteventura of the Canarian Group—namely, at Oliva
and at the Agua Bueyes. It seems to occur in and about cultivated
grounds, and may perhaps have been naturalized accidentally from
more northern countries.
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Genus 239. CEUTHORHYNCHUS..
(Schuppel) Schén., Cure. Disp. Meth. 298 (1826).
742. Ceuthorhynchus echii.
Curculio Echii, Fab., Ent, Syst. i. ti. 436 (1792),
Ceuthorhynchus Echii, Schon., Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 504 (1837).
Ceutorhynchus ——, Woll., Ins. Mad, 325 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 105 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® 8”, Des.), ad folia Echit violacei, Linn.,
in intermediis degens.
The C. echit, which is so generally spread throughout Europe,
will probably be found to be universal in the Madeiran Group ;
though it has not yet been observed in the Canaries. It occurs on
the foliage of the Echium violaceum, L., at rather low and interme-
diate altitudes; and it has been captured in Madeira proper, Porto
Santo, and the Deserta Grande.
743. Ceuthorhynchus pollinarius.
Curculio pollinarius, Forst., Nov. Ins. Spee. 33 (1772).
dentatus, Mshm, Ent. "Brit. 280 (et).
Ceuthorhynchus pollinarius, Schon., Gen, et Spec. Cure, iv. 548 (1837).
—— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 236 (1854).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro), in foliis Urticarum hine
inde minus frequens.
A common European Ceuthorhynchus which occurs very sparingly,
at low and intermediate elevations, in the Canarian Group—for the
most part on the foliage of nettles, in semicultivated spots. I have
taken it in- Teneriffe and Hierro, and it was found by the Messrs.
Crotch in Gomera.
744. Ceuthorhynchus quadridens.
Curculio quadridens, Pnz., Fna Germ. xxxvi. 18 (1796).
Ceutorhynchus quadridens, Woll., Ins. Mad. 326 (1854).
—— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 105 (1857).
Ceuthorhynchus , Id. Cat. Can. Col, 280 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.) et Canarienses (Puert., T'en., Gom.,
Palma, Merro), plerumque i in cultis intermediis parce occurrens.
Almost universal (perhaps indeed quite so) throughout these At-
lantic islands, where very likely it may have become established
from more northern latitudes. It occurs sparingly in semicultivated
spots of intermediate elevations, and has been captured in Madeira
proper and the Deserta Grande of the Madeiran Group, and in all
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the Canarian islands except Lanzarote and Grand Canary (in both
of which, however, we may be pretty sure that it exists).
745. Ceuthorhynchus nigroterminatus.
Ceutorhynchus nigroterminatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 827 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 106 (1857). Sires
—— mixtus, Muls. et Rey, Ann. Soc. Agr. Lyon (sér. iii.) ii. 295 (1858).
Ceuthorynchus nigroterminatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 281 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro), in
herbidis subinferioribus intermediisque, passim.
A European species which is widely (though sparingly) diffused
over these Atlantic islands, where in all probability it will be found
to be well nigh universal. It occurs amongst herbage, at rather
low and intermediate elevations, chiefly within the cultivated dis-
tricts; and it has been captured in Madeira proper, as well as in
Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro of the Canarian Group. Its detection
in Gomera is due to the late researches of the Messrs. Crotch. I am
informed by Mr. G. R. Crotch that it is identical with the C. mixtus
of Mulsant and Rey; and indeed a recent inspection of an example
of the latter, which was taken by myself in the east of England,
leaves no doubt on this point.
746, Ceuthorhynchus phytobioides.
Ceuthorhynchus phytobioides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 281 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), ad folia Sedi in sylvaticis rarissimus.
A single example only of this Canarian Ceuthorhynchus has hitherto
come beneath my notice. I met with it in the sylvan region above
Taganana, in the north of Teneriffe.
747. Ceuthorhynchus hesperus, -
Ceuthorhynchus hesperus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 282 (1864). .
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), ad rupes herbidas in editioribus
folia Sedi destruens.
Likewise Canarian and exceedingly scarce. I have taken it at a
high elevation in Hierro (where it was also captured by M. de la
Perraudiére), and it was found by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
As conjectured in my late Catalogue, the habits of the C. phyto-
buoides, hesperus, and lineatotessellatus are identical—the three
insects being attached to the succulent leaves of the various species
of Sedum and Sempervivum, which form so marked a feature on the .
sides of the perpendicular rocks at intermediate and lofty altitudes.
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748. Ceuthorhynchus lineatotessellatus.
Ceutorhynchus lineatotessellatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 327 Site
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 106 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), folia Sempervii patine, eee ad rupes
crescentis plerumque in subinferioribus erodens.
Observed hitherto only in Madcira proper, where moreover it is
extremely scarce. It occurs principally at low elevations (at any
rate in the north of the island), and subsists on the fleshy leaves of
the Sempervivum patina, Lowe,—the rosette-like plants of which
stud the faces of the perpendicular rocks, so conspicuously, in certain
districts.
Genus 240. CELIODES.
Schonherr, Curc. Disp. Meth, 296 (1826).
749. Celiodes guttula.
Curculio guttula, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 436 (1792).
—— fuliginosus, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 280 (1802).
Ceeliodes fuliginosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 329 (1854).
—,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 106 (1857).
Habitat econ (Mad.), forsan introductus; in cultis circa
urbem Funchalensem parcissime occurrens.
This widely diffused European insect occurs very sparingly in
gardens and cultivated spots around Funchal in Madeira proper,
where most likely it has become established accidentally from higher
latitudes.
Genus 241. MONONYX.
Brullé, in litt
750, Mononyx variegatus.
Mononyx variegatus, Brullé,in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 72, pl.i. £.16 (1838).
Habitat ins. Canarienses (sec. DD. Webb et Berthelot), mihi non
obvius.
In my Canarian Catalogue I alluded to M. Brullé’s Mononyx
variegatus in the “‘ Introductory Remarks” only, it being utterly im-
possible even to conjecture the systematic position of a genus of
which there is no diagnosis on record. Still, since a figure is given
of it in MM. Webb and Berthelot’s work, and it is barely possible
that M. Brullé may have intended to write “ Mononychus” (which,
of course, is a well-known group) instead of Monony, I will ven-
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ture to assume its identity (or at least its relationship) with the
former, and embody it in the text of this volume—placing it where
IT now do. Still, in reality, I know no more about it than I did
formerly, and can therefore give no information as to the island in
which it was captured; though, as the ¢lustration of it and specific
description equally prevent my referring it to any other Curculionid
which has hitherto been met with in these Atlantic islands, I think
perhaps we may conelude it to be at all events Canarian, and await
the detection of future material to supply us with a knowledge of its _
undoubted affinities and its exact habitat. I may, however, just add
that I am more inclined to suspect that it will prove ultimately to
be a variegated Acalles than a Mononychus.
Genus 242. ACALLES.
Schonherr, Cure. Disp, Meth. 295 (1826).
The excessive variability of most of these Atlantic Acalles renders
it next to impossible to give satisfactory diagnoses of them which
shall define accurately the respective limits of their variation. Yet
when examined with the aid of large numbers for comparison, they
may usually be well enunciated in a general way, though the defi-
nitions can scarcely be made, even then, without great difficulty, to
include within them occasional specimens which either depart from
their respective types or which (more frequently) are in such a bad
state of preservation that their true characters (of colour and clothing)
have become nearly obliterated. Individuals indeed such as these
last referred to, the collector would do well to destroy ; for they only
tend to perpetuate confusion by appearing to connect species which
are in reality well expressed, and under one or the other of which
they would themselves unmistakeably fall were they sufficiently
perfect to render all their external features appreciable.
The practical naturalist will not misunderstand these remarks, or
suppose for a moment that I would wish to solve difficulties by
simply ignoring them. They do not apply to variations (as such),
in any form or shape, but simply to the retention of material (in
these scale-covered, inconstant creatures) which is absolutely worth-
less on account of its having lost the main characteristics on which
we are often compelled to rely in framing our several diagnoses, ~ I
am fully aware how difficult it is in some few instances, even with
the best of material, to determine critically where one species may
be assumed to end, and another to commence; yet I positively
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affirm my belief that the difficulties gradually diminish, in propor-
tion as we become acquainted with the objects themselves which we
would endeayour to describe ; for when viewed superficially, nothing
can be more plausible than the easy and wholesale conclusion that
all of them alike are but chance developments from a central type.
Even as regards the obscwrer forms, however, there is yet one way.
(whensoever a favourable opportunity may occur for practising it) by
which we may hope to arrive at a considerable amount of truth,—
namely, by a careful inquiry: into their previous states and modes of
life. The good results of such an investigation have been more than
verified by the late researches of the Messrs. Crotch, who took the
pains not only to collect but also to note the particular plants on
which the species which they happened to fall in with subsist ; the
consequence of which has been that at least three or four forms, the
distinctions between which (from the want of proper material) I
had looked upon with some suspicion when compiling my Canarian
Catalogue, have been so fully established that there can be no longer
any doubt as to their true specific claims. Such, for instance, are
the A. argillosus (which is peculiar to the Kleinia neriifolia), the
cont (to the Semperviva), the fortunatus (to the Huphorbie), and
the senilis (to the fig).
With these few remarks therefore I would commend the numerous
Acalles recorded in this Catalogue to the patient observation of those
who may have opportunities, from time to time, of testing their
diagnoses, and (if needs be) of correcting them—merely adding that,
although I feel it anything but improbable that some few may
eventually have to be suppressed, I nevertheless believe that by far
the greater number will stand the test of a rigid inquiry, and that a
careful attention to the exact plants on which they severally feed
will further tend to elucidate those particular forms which the defi-
ciency of material has compelled me to leave in partial doubt.
751. Acalles Neptunus.
Acalles Neptunus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 330 (note) (1854).
— —, ld., Journ. of Ent. 90 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. minorem, australem), 4 Dom. Leacock tempore
vernali 4.pD. 1851 deprehensus.
This noble Acalles appears to be peculiar to the Salvages, where
several specimens of it were captured by Mr. Leacock of Madeira
on the Southern island (or ‘Great Piton’) during the spring of
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1851. It is extremely interesting geographically, through the fact
of its being very closely allied to the A. argillosus from Teneriffe.
Although greatly resembling that species, however, both in size and
general aspect, I do not think that it would be safe to treat it as an
insular state of it—at all events until a more accurate knowledge
has been acquired as to how far these numerous Atlantic Acalles are
subject to external modification through the long-continued action of
surrounding influences*.
752. Acalles argillosus.
Acalles argillosus, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. iv. 327 (1837). rN
Tylodes scaber, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 72, pl. 1. f. 14 (1838).
Acalles argillosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 285 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro), intra caules Kleinia nerit-
folie, De Cand., degens.
A large Canarian Acalles, which seems to undergo its transforma-
tions within the stalks of the Kleinia neriifolia. I obtained it from
the hollow branches of the Kleinia at Taganana in Teneriffe; and the
Messrs. Crotch met with it abundantly, under similar (and indeed
under no other) circumstances, in Gomera and Hierro; and even
Messrs. Webb and Berthelot, who seldom give us any information of
either local or general interest, record its capture “ dans les branches
et les vieux troncs du Cacalia Kleinia ;” so that there can be little
doubt that it is attached ewclusively to that singular plant.
The A. argillosus is eminently musical ; but in all probability this
is owing more to its large bulk, and its consequently increased power
for stridulation, than to any specific peculiarity of its own. In the
¢Ann. of Nat. Hist.’ for July 1860 I gave a full account of the
manner in which this fine Curculionid generates its “anal song; ”
but I have subsequently ascertained that all the Acalles are able to
perform—wmore or less audibly, according to their respective sizes and
capacities. Since the publication of the paper above alluded to, Mr.
F, Smith has tested certain British species, and finds them to be
* The A, Neptunus differs from the argillosus, mainly, in its scales being yel-
lower (or of a much less chalky white), in its rostrum being rather flatter and
less keeled in front, in the third articulation of its feet being a trifle less
expanded, and in its prothorax (when denuded of the scales), although very
coarsely and densely punctured, appearing scarcely so deeply or so thickly punc-
tured, or so decidedly opake, as is the case in that insect. Its elytra likewise are
more or less ornamented posteriorly with irregular black spots, or broken lines,
which do not appear to exist in the a7gillosus; and the first joint of its funiculus
is perhaps a little more elongated, being more decidedly longer than the second
one.
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gifted with a like power; and the late Mr. Bewicke heard no less
than five of the Madeiran Acalles “sing” most distinctly. Future
observations will probably show that a large proportion of the
weevils are endowed with this capability ; for I myself called atten-
tion to two gigantic Canarian Plintht which were able to stridulate,
and Mr. Bewicke detected a similar noise in the Ceuthorhynchus
echii—* which (as he quaintly expressed it) sings beautifully, work-
ing its pygidium against the elytra, which are curiously thickened.”
It is by the rapid vibration of the pygidium that the jarring is pro-
duced—its setose upper surface being made to play, at each move-
ment, against the reticulated inner face of the elytra (the apzcal
portion of which, as well as in some instances the rim, is specially
roughened for this particular purpose). |
753. Acalles xonii.
Acalles seonii, Chevrolat, in litt.
— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 285 (1864).
—,, De Barnv., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iv. 452 (1865).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), intra caules Sempervivi occurrens.
Likewise a Canarian Acalles, which has been observed hitherto in
Teneriffe and Gomera, and which appears to be attached to the dif-
ferent species of Sempervivum (some of which constitute the genus
Aionium of Webb). In the latter of those islands the Messrs. Crotch
took it abundantly—“ from out of the great rosette-like Sempervivum
which everywhere studs the rocks ;” and examples were communi-
cated to me from Paris by M. Chevrolat (who purchased them from
‘a French naturalist who formerly collected at Teneriffe), with a note
appended to them to the effect that they were captured within the
stalks of the “ onium frutescens.” Although in some respects the
A, ewonii and the argillosus (which infests the Kleinia neriifolia) are
closely allied, a fine series of both species, now before me, from the
‘ recent material of the Messrs. Crotch, shows that they have much
less in common than I had originally supposed*.
* The A. gonzi ranges smaller than the argiilosus, and the scales with which
it is clothed are of a very much darker (or browner) tint; its rostrum (in both
sexes) is a little longer and more deeply sculptured, as weil as more naked pos-
teriorly (which causes it to appear more conspicuously incised on either side at
its extreme base); its prothorax is more rounded at the edges; its elytra are
rather more pointed (or less obtusely bisinuated) at their apex, and have their
inequalities rather more abrupt and developed ; and its feet are longer. In the
numerous examples now before me, the condi varies in length from 24 to 44
lines, whilst the argillosus ranges from 34 to 54.
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754. Acalles saxicola.
Acalles saxicola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 332 (1854).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 106 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Des.), sub lapidibus in elevatis parce captus.
Observed hitherto only on the Deserta Grande, of the Madeiran
Group, where I have on two or three occasions captured it from
within the holes (or cavities) on the undersides of stones and scorize
on the high and exposed headland which forms the northern ex-
tremity of that island.
755. Acalles histrionicus.
Acalles histrionicus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 106 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P# S$“), semel tantum repertus.
Hitherto unique—a single example haying been taken by myself
in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group, near the ruined church of
Nossa Senhora da Grace (above the Villa). It is the only Acalles
which has yet been detected in Porto Santo.
756. Acalles pulverulentus.
Acalles pulverulentus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 338 (1854).
—-, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 107 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in aridis subinferioribus parce lectus.
Taken sparingly in Madeira proper—at a rather low elevation, on
the sunny and exposed cliffs to the eastward of Funchal. Further
material is much required, both of this Acalles and of the following
one, in order to complete their diagnoses.
757. Acalles oblitus.
Acalles oblitus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 333 (1854).
——., Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 107 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus ; in locis similibus ac preece-
dens.
Found in the same situation, in Madeira proper, as the last species,
and equally rare. Indeed it is hitherto unique; and until further
(and more satisfactory) material has been obtained, I cannot feel that
either the A. oblitus or pulverulentus (although, I think, they can
scarcely be referred to any of the other species here enumerated)
have been properly defined.
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| 758. Acalles nodiferus.
Acalles nodiferus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 334 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 107 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo necnon inter lichenes
ad truncos arborum vetustos crescentes in lauretis editioribus
occurrens.
Found in the damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper, principally
at a high elevation ; but whether it is actually attached to the native
laurels (amongst which it occurs), or to some plant growing in the
same region, | am unable to say. I have generally taken it, how-
ever, either beneath loosened bark or else amongst the grey lichen
which occasionally clothes the trunks of the older trees.
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759. Acalles vau.
Acalles Vau, Woll., Ins. Mad. 335 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 109 (1857
Hatbitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac praecedens.
Occurs in much the same places (within the sylvan districts of
Madeira proper) as the A. nodiferus, to which indeed it is a good
deal allied.
760. Acalles sigma.
Acalles sigma, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 288 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in lauretis humidis editioribus raris-
simus.
Observed hitherto only in Palma, of the Canarian Group, where it
occurs in the laurel-districts of a rather high altitude—apparently
under much the same circumstances as the two preceding species do
at Madeira, of either of which it might perhaps be regarded as the
Canarian representative.
761. Acalles fortunatus.
Acalles fortunatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 286 (1864).
—, Id., Append. hy. op. 46.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), in Euphorbiis emortuis 4 DD.
Crotch sat copiose deprehensus.
Detected by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera and Hierro, of the
Canarian Group. According to their report it would appear to be a
true Euphorbia-infesting species, being never found in any other plant.
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Their Gomeran examples were obtained from the rotten stems of the
E. piscatoria, and the Hierro ones from those of the regis-Jube.
- 762. Acalles ornatus.
Acalles ornatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 336 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 110 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus captus.
Found at a high elevation in the sylvan districts of Madeira pro-
per; and it so closely resembles the A. fortunatus that I think it far
from impossible that it may be a geographical modification of the
same species. Still, when carefully examined, it will be seen to have
distinctions of its own ; and I think therefore that it would scarcely
be safe to unite it absolutely with that insect. Whether its habits
are similar, I have no evidence to enable me to decide.
763. Acalles senilis.
Acalles senilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 288 (1864).
—— ——,, Id., Append. huj. op. 47.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), in ligno Fict antiquo 4 DD.
Crotch lectus.
A Canarian Acalles of which I took a single (small and unusually
cinereous) example close to Valverde, in Hierro, but which has
lately been captured in tolerable abundance, by the Messrs. Crotch,
in that island and (more particularly) Gomera. During their sojourn
at the latter, indeed, they bred a considerable series of it from the
rotten wood of an old fig-tree; and since their Hierro specimens
were also obtained from fig-trees (near Valverde) the species would
appear to be of different habits from its ally the fortunatus—which
is attached exclusively to the Euphorbias. The additional material
both of the present insect and of the fortwnatus has enabled me to
catch the characters of the two so much more satisfactorily than I
had hitherto done, that I have thought it desirable to give fresh
diagnoses of them in the Appendix to this volume. :
764. Acalles terminalis,
Acalles terminalis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 335 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad, Col, 110 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus haud infrequens.
Occurs in the higher elevations of Madeira proper, within the
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sylvan districts; and if (as lately implied) the A. ornatus be regarded
as the representative in that island of the Canarian A. fortunatus,
the present species is as assuredly the Madeiran analogue of the se-
nilis of the Canarian Group. Yet, on the whole, I think that it is
perhaps more distinct from the latter than the ornatus is from the
fortunatus ; so that, @ fortiori, I cannot treat it as any local modifica-
tion of that insect,
765. Acalles brevitarsis.
Acalles brevitarsis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 289 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis lectus.
The only district in which I have taken this Acalles is that of El
Monte in Grand Canary. It has a good deal in common with the
acutus, of Teneriffe ; but the characters which distinguish it from that
insect have been fully alluded to in my Canarian Catalogue.
766. Acalles acutus.
Acalles acutus, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 289 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T’en.), in sylvaticis intermediis parum vulgaris.
A Canarian Acalles which is widely spread over the sylvan districts
of Teneriffe, where it is tolerably common. Whether it occurs else-
where in the archipelago I am doubtful; for although a few rubbed
and unsatisfactory individuals which I have examined from Grand
Canary and Gomera have much the appearance presented by equally
bad ones of this species, I cannot regard them as affording evidence
one way or the other—-since (as stated in the remarks at the com-
mencement of this genus) examples of these variable, scale-covered
Curculionide in that kind of condition are generally quite useless,
as being simply wndeterminable. As hitherto observed, therefore, I
do not think that it would be safe to record the A. acutus positively
for any island except Teneriffe.
767. Acalles instabilis.
Acalles instabilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 290 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.?, Ten., Gom.?, Palma?), in sylvaticis,
passim.
Like the last species, widely spread over the laurel-districts of
Teneriffe; but whether the more or less imperfect and abraded
examples from Grand Canary and Gomera which I have (provision-
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ally) identified with it, or the highly-coloured (aberrant?) ones from
Palma, be absolutely referable to the instabdilis, the unsatisfactory .
nature of the material which I have hitherto been able to inspect
compels me to leave somewhat in doubt; so that, as in the case of
the acutus, I would not venture to record it positively for any island
except Teneriffe. At the same time I should state that I am almost
satisfied that it does occur both in Gomera and Palma, and probably
in Grand Canary likewise; for I believe that the few specimens just
alluded to are merely the exponents of slightly modified races cha-
racteristic of those islands.
Even in its typical phasis, however, the A. instabilis is very closely
allied to the acutus; and it is possible indeed that it may ultimately
have to be regarded as only a small form of the latter; though
further material, and (above all) a knowledge of its habits, can alone
decide this point for certain.
768. Acalles dispar.
Acalles dispar, Woll., Ins. Mad. 337 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 110 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis humidis haud infrequens.
Peculiar to the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, but so much
resembling the acutus of Teneriffe that at first sight it might almost
be mistaken for that species. In spite of this general resemblance,
however, I do not believe that the A. dispar can be regarded as any
insular state of its Canarian ally*.
769. Acalles coarctatus. |
Acalles coarctatus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 108 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus; in herbidis intermediis
lectus.
Peculiar to Madeira proper, and of great rarity—the few speci-
mens which I have seen having been taken by myself in the Boa
Ventura and the Ribeiro de Sao Jorge, in the north of that island.
* The A. dispar is, on the average, a little larger than the acutus; its elytra
(which are rather more rounded at the sides, and are more conspicuously orna-
mented with a narrow, elongate, blackish sutural patch in front of the postmedial
fascia) will be seen, when denuded of their scales, to be very much more coarsely
sculptured (the punctures of the strie being perfectly enormous, and nearly
three times the size of those of that insect); and its rostrum and limbs are per-
ceptibly broader, or more robust.
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770. Acalles xerampelinus.
_ Acalles xerampelinus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 287 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in lauretis humidis rarissimus.
A remarkable Canarian Acalles which I have observed hitherto
only in the laurel-regions of Teneriffe, my few specimens having
been brushed out of rank vegetation (in damp spots) at the Agua
Garcia and above Taganana.
771. Acalles nubilosus.
Acalles nubilosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 287 (1864). |
Habitat Canarienses (T’en.), in locis similibus ac pracedens.
Likewise Teneriffan, and found in much the same kind of places
as the last species—to which indeed it is a good deal allied. Having
seen as yet but two examples of it (which I took in the laurel-dis-
tricts of Las Mercedes and above Taganana), its diagnosis can scarcely
be said perhaps to have been satisfactorily completed until further
material has been obtained for inspection. I may add however that
I do not believe that it can be regarded as any extreme modification
of the xwerampelinus*.
772. Acalles cinereus.
Acalles cinereus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 453 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), intra Euphorbiam melliferam in sylvaticis
humidis editioribus a Rev” R. T. Lowe parce lectus.
A few examples of this distinct Acalles were met with by the
Rey. R. T. Lowe at a very high elevation, towards the head of the
Boa Ventura, in Madeira proper,—within the crevices of a dead stem
of the Huphorbia mellifera; and it is probable, therefore, that, the
species will be found to be of Huphorbia-infesting habits. In its
ashy-white surface and but slightly developed nodules, though not
in its general outline and comparatively small size, it is a little
suggestive at first sight of the A. argillosus. There is also a speci-
men of it in the collection of the late Mr. Bewicke.
* The A. nubilosus seems to differ from the xerampelinus in its more ovate (or
less straightened) outline, and in the apex of its elytra being less drawn out or
produced, in its prothorax (when denuded of the scales) appearing rather less
coarsely punctured, and in its more variegated hue—the darker scales being less
rufescent, and the paler ones spread over a larger portion of the surface, whilst
the postmedial fascia is no¢ produced forward (in a straight line) on either side.
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773. Acalles festivus.
Acalles festivus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 109 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad), sub cortice laurorum vetustarum laxo 4
Dom. Bewicke in editioribus deprehensus.
Several specimens of this brightly maculated and beautiful little
Acalles were taken by the late Mr. Bewicke, at a rather high eleva-
tion, in Madeira proper—from under the loosened bark of old laurels
in a small ravine immediately over the ridge to the west of the
Ribeira das Calles bridge (beyond the Pico do Arrebentao), on the
mountains above Funchal.
774. Acalles lunulatus.
Acalles lunulatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 840 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 110 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis editioribus haud infrequens.
Rather widely spread over the laurel-regions of Madeira proper
at intermediate and lofty altitudes, being taken in much the same
kind of places as the allied species.
775. Acalles albolineatus.
Acalles albolineatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 838 (1854).
— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 110 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarior ; in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Likewise peculiar to Madeira proper, where it occurs sparingly (in
company with several of the other species) in the wooded districts at
intermediate and lofty elevations.
776. Acalles Wollastoni.
Acalles Wollastoni, Chevr. in Guér. Rev. iv. 279 (1852).
—— —— et cylindricollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 341, 342 (1854).
a , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 110 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis subsylvaticisque late diffu-
sus, etiam in regiones vix elevatas nonnunquam descendens.
Widely diffused over the sylvan and subsylvan districts of Madeira
proper—where it occurs amongst herbage generally, descending
sometimes into comparatively low altitudes. It and the <A. seticollis
are the most minute of all the Acalles of these Atlantic islands, and
indeed amongst the smallest of the Curculionide here enumerated.
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A more critical examination of the type on which the A. cylindri-
collis of my ‘Ins. Mad.’ was founded, has satisfied me that it is only
a largely developed specimen of the A. Wollaston.
777. Acalles seticollis.
_ Acalles seticollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 291 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Hierro), in herbidis intermediis rarissimus.
The representative at the Canaries of the Madeiran A. Wollastoni,
and found in much the same kind of places. It has been taken
(very sparingly) by myself in Hierro, and by the Messrs. Crotch in
Teneriffe. It bears so strong a primd facie resemblance to the
A. Wollastoni that it is difficult to believe that it can be more than
a geographical modification of that insect; and yet, when carefully
inspected, it will be seen to have a few very constant characters of
its own. Thus, it is altogether more setose than its Madeiran ally,
and its prothorax when denuded of its scales is much more coarsely
and densely punctured, whilst its elytra have the punctures of their
strie less developed and their interstices more rugulose.
778. Acalles globulipennis.
Acalles globulipennis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 339 (1854).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 110 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), preecipue sub cortice laxo necnon inter
lichenes ad truncos arborum yetustos crescentes in lauretis
humidis editioribus occurrens.
This comparatively rounded little species, which is more on the
pattern of the ordinary Acalles of more northern latitudes, is widely
diffused over the damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper—where it
occurs principally beneath the loosened bark, and amongst lichen
growing upon the trunks, of the old laurels.
779. Acalles pilula.
Acalles pilula, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 292 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in locis similibus
ac preecedens et forsan ejus varietas geographica.
Whether this Acalles be anything more than a Canarian modifica-
tion of the last one, I will not undertake to decide; but it certainly
bears as great a resemblance to it, at first sight, as the A. seticollis
does to the Madeiran A. Wollastoni. Yet (as in the case of that
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insect) it unquestionably possesses a few distinctions of its own,
which are very evident when examined with care. Thus, for in-
stance, the rostrum of its female is a little slenderer and more convex
than that of the globulipennis ; its prothorax is relatively narrower
and more conical, and when denuded of its scales will be seen to be
less constricted behind the apex, as also more deeply and less closely
punctured; and its elytra are even convexer still—especially at
their base.
The A. pilula is widely spread over the sylvan and subsylvan
districts of the Canarian Group, at any rate in the central and
western portions of it. I have taken it in Teneriffe and Palma, and
it was found sparingly by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera and Hierro.
780. Acalles verrucosus.
Acalles verrucosus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi, 219 (1863).
— , Ld., Cat. Can. Col, 292 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in lauretis humidis editi-
oribus sub cortice laxo truncisque putridis rarior.
A large and most distinct Canarian Acalles, which seems to be
peculiar to the damp sylvan regions of a lofty altitude. I have
taken it beneath the loosened bark of trees, as well as under moist
rotting wood, in Teneriffe and Palma; and several specimens are
now before me which were captured by the Messrs. Crotch, in the
laurel-district above Hermigua, in Gomera.
Genus 243. ECHINODERA.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 293 (1864).
781. Echinodera hystrix.
Kchinodera hystrix, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 294 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Palma, Hierro), in sylvaticis intermediis
degens.
Apparently peculiar to the western portion of the Canarian Group,
where it occurs at intermediate altitudes, principally within the
sylvan districts. I have taken it in Palma and Hierro; and it was
captured by the Messrs. Crotch in the latter, as well as (above Her-
migua) in Gomera. Although variable in tint, it is usually an ob-
securely coloured insect ; but it may always be known by the rather
long and erect sete with which it is studded, and by the punctures
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of its elytral strie being of an enormous size—a character, however,
which is appreciable only when the elytra are denuded of their
scales,
782. Echinodera crenata.
Echinodera crenata, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi, 219 (1863).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 295 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub lapidibus in montibus valde excelsis
ultra regiones sylvaticas occurrens. Usque ad, vel etiam ultra,
9000’ s.m. ascendit.
Found at a high elevation on the mountains of Teneriffe, where it
would appear to occur from about 6000 to 9000 feet above the seaA—
beyond the upper limits of the sylvan districts. I have taken it
(under stones) on the Cumbre adjoining the Cafiadas, as well as on
the opposite ridge above the Agua Mansa.
783. Echinodera angulipennis.
Kchinodera angulipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 296 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in intermediis sylvaticis subsylvaticisque
haud infrequens.
Widely spread over the sylvan and subsylvan regions of Teneriffe,
having a decidedly lower range than the last species. It occurs em-
phatically indeed at intermediate altitudes, being occasionally found
even a little below the wooded districts. In its general colouring and
aspect it might almost be mistaken for the Z. hystrix; but its robust
sete are not quite so long or so erect, and its elytra (which have
their humeral and apical halves more obliquely truncated, or lopped
off, in opposite directions, so as to shape-out a more evident angle
on either side at about a third of the distance from their base) will
be seen when denuded of their scales to have their striee very much
less coarsely punctured. Despite its primd facie resemblance, there-
fore, I do not think that it can be regarded as a Teneriffan modifica-
tion of the hystriv,—particularly so, since the latter species appears
to retain its peculiarities of sculpture unaltered in Gomera, Palma,
and Hierro,
784. Echinodera orbiculata.
Kchinodera orbiculata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 297 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in sylvaticis editioribus ssepius
occurrens.,
This rather smaller, rounder, and more speckled Echinodera seems
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(on the average) to have a somewhat higher range than the anquli-
pennis, but a lower one than the crenata,—occurring for the most
part towards the upper limits of the sylvan districts, and occasionally
ascending even beyond them. In Teneriffe indeed I have taken it
as much as 7000 feet above the sea, though it is from about 4000
to 5000 that it is principally to be found. It was captured by the
Messrs. Crotch in the laurel-regions of Gomera; but the Gomeran
examples differ a little from the Teneriffan ones; their sete espe-
cially not being quite so short.
785. Echinodera compacta,
Kchinodera compacta, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 297 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis semel deprehensa.
The only example of this Echinodera which I have yet seen was
taken by myself, in the region of El Monte, in Grand Canary; and
although its characters are tolerably well defined, the species never-
theless can hardly be said to have been satisfactorily established
until further material has been obtained.
786. Echinodera picta.
Kcehinodera picta, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 298 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), semel tantum in intermediis reperta.
Like the last species, this one also is unique,—a single example
having been taken by myself in Fuerteventura of ‘the Canarian
Group, from beneath a stone in the Rio Palmas. In its freedom
from erect sete, as well as in its many other characters fully alluded
to in my diagnosis, it is so distinct from all the preceding members
of the genus that I have no hesitation (even in the absence of further
material) in regarding the Z, picta as satisfactorily established.
Genus 244. TORNEUMA.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 453 (1860).
787. Torneuma cecum.
Torneuma cecum, Woll., loc. cit. 455 (1860),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum; sub trunco quodam arboris
prolapso in montibus semel captum.
The only specimen of this singular little blind Cureulionid which
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has yet been brought to light I captured beneath the trunk of a
felled cherry-tree, at the bottom of the Curral das Romeiras, in the
mountains of Madeira proper.
788. Torneuma orbatum.
Torneuma orbatum, Woll., Append. huj. op. 48.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), inter lignum putridum in lauretis
humidis excelsis 4 DD. Crotch parcissime deprehensum.
Very closely allied to the Madeiran 7’. cecum, of which it may be
regarded as the Canarian representative; for I think perhaps that
it can scarcely be looked upon as any local modification of that
insect. Two examples of it were taken by the Messrs. Crotch at a
high altitude in Gomera, from under rotten weed in the laurel-
district above Hermigua.
(Subfam. V. BARIDIIDES.)
Genus 245. BARIS.
Germar, Ins. Spec. i. 197 (1824).
789. Baris sellata.
Baridius sellatus, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. viii, 124 (1844).
, Lucas, Col. de V Algérie, 452 (1849).
— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 298 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fvert.), rarissima; in aridis arenosis lecta.
The large and beautiful B. sellata of northern Africa occurs very
rarely in the east of the Canarian Group, two examples taken by
myself in Fuerteventura being all that I have yet seen. They were
found on the hillocks of loose drifting sand at Corralejo, in the
extreme north of that island.
(Subfam. VI. TYCHIIDES.)
Genus 246. SIBYNIA.
Germar, Ins. Spec. i. 289 [seript. Sibinia] (1824).
790. Sibynia sericea.
Sibynes sericeus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 301 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.), parce occurrens.
Widely, though very sparingly, diffused over the eastern and
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central parts of the Canarian Group—at low and intermediate ele-
vations. It has been captured in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Grand
Canary, and Teneriffe.
Genus 247. TYCHIUS.
(Germar) Schon., Curc, Disp. Meth. 245 (1826).
791. Tychius robustus.
Tychius robustus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 344 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 111 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes), sub lapidibus in aridis preecipue in
apricis inferioribus occurrens.
This large Tychius is universal throughout the Madeiran Group—
in the whole five islands of which I have myself taken it except in
Madeira proper, where, however, it was found (on the Sao Lourenco
promontory) by the late Mr. Bewicke. It occurs principally in low
and arid spots, whether sandy or calcareous, and is more abundant
in Porto Santo and on the northern Deserta than elsewhere.
792. Tychius aridicola.
Tychius aridicola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 802 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.) ; sub lapidibus in aridis,
vel calcariis vel arenosis, parce degens.
It is difficult to believe that this immense TJ'ychius is more than a
Canarian modification of the preceding one—being found in pre-
cisely the same sort of places, and being so like it at first. sight that
it might well be mistaken for it. It seems to differ from the robustus,
principally, in its elytra being less inflated and convex (or straighter
and more cylindrical), in its feet being a little narrower (the bilobed
third joint being appreciably less expanded), and in its scales being
whiter or more cinereous.
The 7’. aridicola I have taken in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and
Grand Canary,—namely, on the dry mountain-slopes between San
Miguel de Teguise and Los Valles de 8“ Catalina, of the first; near
S* Maria Betancuria, of the second; and between Las Palmas and
the Isleta, of the third.
793. Tychius decoratus.
Tychius decoratus, Rosenh., Die Thier. Andalus. 271 (1856).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 302 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), foliis Ononis natricis, L., preecipue gaudens.
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Captured by myself, rather abundantly, off the bushes of a yel-
low-flowered Ononis (the O. natrix, L.) in Grand Canary—in the
Barranco de Mogan, towards the south-west of that island. I think
that it does not recede sufficiently from the 7. decoratus, which is
found in the south of Spain, to be separated from that species ;
nevertheless I stated in my Canarian Catalogue that if future inves-
tigations should prove it to be distinct, I would then (having already
given a full description) propose for it the trivial name of gloriosus.
794. Tychius filirostris.
Tychius filirostris, Woll., Ins. Mad. 346 (1854).
___ —_, Id, Cat, Mad. Col. 111 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P?¢ S*), in aridis calcariis inferioribus parcis-
sime lectus.
Found in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group—the only two
specimens yet detected having been captured by myself in the low
calcareous district of the Zimbral d’Areia, in the east of that island.
795. Tychius depauperatus.
Tychius depauperatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 303 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fvert.), rarissimus. Sub lapide in inferioribus
submaritimis exemplaria duo deprehendi.
An insignificant little species which I have taken only in Fuerte-
ventura, of the Canarian Group, where I captured two examples of it
from beneath a stone in a low sandy spot (at the edges of the coast-
road) about three miles to the north of the Puerto de Cabras.
(Subfam. VII. ORCHESTIDES.)
Genus 248. RAMPHUS.
. Clairville, Ent, Helv. i. 104 (1798).
796. Ramphus eneus.
Ramphus zeneus (Dej. Cat.), Schin., Gen. et Spee. Cure. i. 310 (1883).
— —,, Woil., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 456 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), folia pomorum in cultis destruens.
Detected by the late Mr. Bewicke, and found subsequently by
myself, on the foliage of apple- and pear-trees (in cultivated grounds)
on the southern side of Madeira proper, from a short distance above
Funchal to almost the elevation of “the Mount.” It is not unlikely
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therefore that it may have become naturalized accidentally from
Portugal, where the insect is stated to occur.
(Subfam. VIII. MAGDALINIDES.)
Genus 249. MAGDALIS.
Germar, in Annal, Wetterauer, i. 180 (1819).
797. Magdalis barbicornis.
Rhina barbicornis, Lat, Hist. Nat. des Crust. et Ins. xi. 103 (1803),
Magdalis barbicornis, Germ., Ins. Spec. i. 192 (1824).
Magdalinus barbicornis, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. vii. li. 148 (1843).
Magdalis barbicornis, Woll., Append. hu. op. 49.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), & Dom. C. Wolff, M.D., in foliis pomorum
parce capta.
Two examples of this European Magdalis have, as stated in the
Appendix, been captured lately in Madeira proper by Dr. C. Wolff,
of Bonn. They were brushed off the foliage of pear-trees at the
base of the Pico do Cardo, about two miles from Funchal; and it is
not improbable that the species may have been introduced into the
island from more northern latitudes. Dr. Wolff has presented one
of these specimens to the collection at the British Museum.
(Subfam. IX. RHINOMACERIDES.)
Genus 250. AULETES.
Schonherr, Cure. Disp. Meth. 46 (1826).
798. Auletes cylindricollis.
Auletes cylindricollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 304 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in herbidis intermediis
late sed parce diffusus.
Sparingly, though widely, diffused over the central and western
islands of the Canarian archipelago—where it occurs amongst dense
herbage at intermediate altitudes. Its less abbreviated and com-
paratively cylindrical prothorax, in conjunction with its coarse punc-
tation, which on the (more shining) elytra is also remote, and its
rather longer pubescence and feet, will distinguish it from the other
species here enumerated. I have taken it in Teneriffe and Palma;
in the former of which, as well as in Gomera, it was captured by
the Messrs. Crotch.
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799. Auletes anceps.
Auletes anceps, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 305 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), hactenus parcissime deprehensus,
Two examples of this Auletes, taken by myself in Hierro of the
Canarian Group, are all that I have yet seen; and although they
appear really to differ (even though slightly) both from the preceding
species and the following one, further material must decide whether
it be possible to regard them as representing any insular phasis of
those insects.
In some respects indeed the A. anceps is intermediate between the
cylindricolls and conveaifrons, though (so far as I can judge from
merely two individuals) I do not think that it would be safe to treat
it absolutely as a mere state of either of them. It differs from the
former in being of a paler hue, with its punctation altogether a little
denser and less coarse, in its rostrum being rather longer and more
lightly punctured, in its eyes being just perceptibly smaller, in its
prothorax being a trifle more expanded behind (or less cylindrical),
in its elytra being more elongated and less shining, in its antennal
club being perhaps (if anything) more abruptly defined, and in the
basal joint of its feet being somewhat shorter ; whilst from the latter
it recedes in its rostrum being longer, in its prothorax being less
abbreviated and less rounded posteriorly, in its forehead being less
convex, and in the last joint of its clava being rather less conical or
acute. Of the two species, I think perhaps that it is more allied to
the conveaifrons than to the cylindricollis.
800. Auletes convexifrons.
Auletes convexifrons, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 305 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in locis similibus ac A. cy-
lindricollis.
Likewise a Canarian Auletes, and found amongst herbage in the
intermediate districts. I have captured it in Grand Canary and
Teneriffe, and it was taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
801. Auletes maderensis.
Auletes Maderensis, Woll., Ins, Mad. 416, tab. viii. f. 7 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 122 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in herbidis intermediis haud infrequens.
Widely spread over the intermediate elevations of Madeira proper,
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and so nearly allied to the last species that I am doubtful whether
it should be treated as more than a slight geographical modification
of it.
The A. maderensis seems to differ from the convewifrons, merely
(unless indeed any characters have escaped my observation), in its
limbs and rostrum being just perceptibly thicker and less pale, in its
forehead being a trifle less convex, in the second joint of its antennee
being a little shorter and more oval, whilst the last one is appreciably
wider and less acute (or conical). Perhaps also, on the average, it
is somewhat more densely pubescent.
(Subfam. X. APIONIDES.)
Genus 251. APION.
Herbst, Kaf. vii. 100 (1797).
802. Apion frumentarium.
Curculio frumentarius, Zinn., Fna Suec. 175 (1761).
Apion frumentarium, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. i. 285 (1833).
——, Woil., Ins. Mad. 412 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 121 (1857),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S*), in intermediis editioribusque,
passim.
This common European Apion occurs sparingly in Madeira proper
and Porto Santo, where perhaps it may have become established
from more northern latitudes; but it has not yet been detected in
the Canarian Group.
803. Apion malvz.
Curculio Malvee, Fab., Syst. Ent. 182 (1775).
Apion Malvee, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. i. 272 (1833).
——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 411 (1854).
— ——,, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 121 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses(Mad.), folia Malvarum sepius in cultis destruens.
Likewise a European Apion, and one which is locally common (on
the foliage of Mallows) in Madeira proper, though hitherto it has
not been found in any of the other islands.
804. Apion senex.
Apion senex, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 306 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Palma), in intermediis rarissimum.
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A Canarian Apion, of which two specimens were taken by myself
(during May of 1858) in the island of Palma; and a third is now
before me, captured by the Messrs. Crotch (during the summer of
1864) in Gomera.
805. Apion vernale.
Attelabus vernalis, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 392 (1792).
Apion vernale, Schdén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. i, 273 (1838).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 409 (1854).
— —, li., Cat. Mad. Col. 120 (1857).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 307 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (7en., Hierro), plerumque
super folia Urtice wrentis in cultis inferioribus parce occurrens.
The European A. vernale has been captured sparingly, on Nettles
(for the most part at low elevations, and about cultivated grounds),
both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups—namely, in Madeira
proper of the former, and in Teneriffe and Hierro of the latter.
806. Apion delicatulum.
Apion delicatulum, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 120 (1857).
— —, li, Cat. Can. Col. 307 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Z'en., Gom., Palma,
Hierro), in inferioribus intermediisque haud infrequens. Ad
folia Parietarie invenit cl. G. R. Crotch.
Widely spread over these Atlantic islands, at low and intermediate
elevations, though nowhere very common. I have taken it in the
north of Madeira proper; and it has been observed in Teneriffe,
Gomera, Palma, and Hierro, of the Canarian Group. Its occurrence
in Gomera is on the authority of the Messrs. Crotch, who obtained
an extensive series of it in that island, and who state that it is pecu-
liar to the Parietaria (or Pellitory).
807. Apion sagittiferum.
Apion sagittiferum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 410 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 121 (1857).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 308 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt? S@, Des.) et Canarienses (in Lanz.
soli haud observatum),in subinferioribus intermediisque vulgare.
There is no Apion so widely diffused over these Atlantic islands
as the present one. Indeed we may be nearly sure that it is abso-
lutely universal throughout the Madeiran and Canarian Groups; for
although in the former it does not happen to have been observed on
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either the northern or southern Desertas, or in Lanzarote of the latter
(unless indeed the following species be but a modification of it), there
cannot be much doubt that it will be found ultimately to exist in
them—no less than it does in the various other islands, in each of
which it has been taken (more or less abundantly).
808. Apion Germari.
Apion Germari, Walton, Ann. Nat. Hist. xiii. 456 (1844).
albopilosum, Lucas, Col. de Algérie, 408, pl. 35. f. 5 (1849).
Germari, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 308 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), plerumque folia Mirco
annue nisi fallor edens,
Found in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of
the Canarian Group, and so nearly related to the preceding species
that I should scarcely have ventured to separate it therefrom had
not Mr. Haliday informed me that he considered it to be identical
with an Apion (“distinct from the sagittiferum”) which he had
captured in Italy. The latter species he identified with the Algerian
albopilosum and the European G'ermari; and since both his Italian
examples and my Lanzarotan ones were taken off the Mercurialis
annua, there seemed every reason to conclude that they (at all events)
were conspecific.
Assuming therefore my Lanzarotan (and a few of the Fuerteven-
turan) specimens to be rightly referred to the European A. Germart,
it certainly follows that the sagittiferwm approaches that species very
closely. Nevertheless its habits appear to be different; and it has
also a few permanent characters of its own (even though small ones),
which have been fully alluded to in my Canarian Catalogue.
809. Apion chalybeipenne.
Apion chalybeipenne, Schén., ined. (teste Boheman).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 413 (1854).
=e Id., Cat. Can. Col. 810 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P* §%, Des.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Ten.,
Gom., Palma, Hierro), foliis Malvarum gaudens.
Like the A. sagittiferum, this Apion will probably be found to be
universal throughout these Atlantic islands—where it occurs on the
foliage of Mallows, at low and intermediate elevations. It has been
taken in Madeira proper, Porto Santo, and the Deserta Grande, of
the Madeiran Group, and in all the Canarian islands except Lan-
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zarote and Grand Canary, in both of which however there can be no
question that it must exist. Its detection in Gomera is due to the
late researches of the Messrs. Crotch.
810. Apion calcaratum.
Apion calcaratum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 310 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), plantas Carduorum nisi fallor destruens.
The only four examples which I have seen of this Canarian Apion
were collected by myself—I believe, off Thistles, in the sylvan dis-
trict of El Golfo on the western side of Hierro. It may be re-
garded as the representative at the Canaries of the common European
A. carduorum, to which indeed it is closely allied.
811. Apion Westwoodii.
Apion Westwoodii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 311 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis et editioribus rarissimum.
Peculiar, so far as I have yet observed, to Grand Canary—where
it is exceedingly rare, at intermediate and lofty elevations. I have
taken it in the district of El Monte, and likewise, at a very high
altitude, in the great Pinal of the central region of Tarajana.
812. Apion tubiferum.
Apion tubiferum (Dej.), Schin., Gen. et Spec. Cure. i, 284 (1833).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 311 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Hierro), foliis Cistorum ut mihi videtur
in editioribus delectatum.
The A. tubiferum of Mediterranean latitudes appears to occur,
though very sparingly, at the Canaries. Indeed the only four
examples of it which I have yet seen were captured by myself (I
believe, off plants of Cistus) in Grand Canary and Hierro—namely,
in the sylvan district of El Golfo, of the former, and at a very
high elevation above the Pinal of Tarajana, in the latter.
813. Apion austrinum.
Apion austrinum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 312 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Giom.), 4 W. D. Crotch semel repertum.
A single example of this small Apion (which has much the general
appearance of the European A. seniculus) was captured by Dr. Crotch
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in Gomera, during his first Canarian campaign; and further material
would be desirable, in order to complete our knowledge of the insig-
nificant little species of which it is the exponent.
814. Apion fallax.
Apion fallax, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 318 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.,Can., Ten., Palma, Hierro), in inferioribus
intermediisque, passim.
Doubtless universal throughout the Canarian Group, Fuerteventura
and Gomera (in both of which we may nevertheless be pretty sure
that it exists) being the only islands of the seven in which it does
not happen to have been observed. It is found at low and inter-
mediate altitudes; and, although quite distinct from them specifically,
it may be regarded as the representive in the Canaries of either the
A. violacewm or the A. hydrolapathi of more northern latitudes.
815. Apion ceuthorhynchoides.
Apion ceuthorhynchoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 314 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.), a Dom. Gray semel deprehensum.
A small and robust Canarian Apion which is hitherto unique—
a single example having been captured by Mr. Gray, during the
winter of 1858, near the Puerto Orotayva in Teneriffe,
816. Apion rotundipenne,
Apion rotundipenne, Woll., Ins. Mad. 415, tab. viii. f. 6 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Cot. 122 (1857).
— , Id., Cat. Can. Col.'313 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S®, Des.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.,
Gom., Palma, Hierro), presertim in cultis Vicias destruens.
Probably universal throughout these Atlantic islands, where it
occurs at low and intermediate elevations, chiefly on the species of
Vicia in semicultivated spots. It is locally abundant in Madeira
proper, Porto Santo, and the Deserta Grande, of the Madeiran Group ;
whilst it has been observed in all the Canarian islands except the
two eastern ones—Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Its detection in
Gomera is due to the researches of the Messrs. Crotch.
817. Apion Wollastoni.
Apion Wollastoni, Chevr., in Guér, Rev. iv. 278 (1852).
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Apion Wollastoni, Woll., Ins. Mad. 414, tab. viii. f. 4 (1854).
—, Id., Cat., Can. Col. 122 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), inter Vicias in humidiusculis intermediis
minus frequens.
A beautiful Apion, which has been observed hitherto only in Ma-
_ deira proper—where it occurs (principally, I believe, on a species of
Vicia) at rather low and intermediate altitudes, and chiefly in the
north of the island.
818. Apion umbrinum.
Apion umbrinum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 314 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in sylvaticis
subsylvaticisque vulgare.
A common species throughout the sylvan and subsylvan districts
of all the Canarian islands except the two eastern ones (Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura), in which it has not been observed. I have taken
it in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma—in the first and second
of which, as well as in Gomera and Hierro, it was found by the
Messrs. Crotch. It somewhat resembles the European A. ononis, of
which perhaps it may be regarded as the Canarian representative.
819. Apion longipes.
Apion longipes, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 315 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma), in sylvaticis subsylvaticisque
hine inde yulgare.
A rather abundant Apion in the sylvan and subsylvan districts of
Teneriffe and Palma; but hitherto it does not happen to have been
detected in any of the other islands. It is so closely allied to the
common Kuropean A. voraw that I am doubtful whether it should be
treated as more than a geographical phasis of that species. Indeed
it seems to differ from it, merely, in being a little larger and more
pubescent, and in having its legs still longer. The tarsi particularly
are modified in accordance with this last peculiarity ; for their basal
joint is very conspicuously more lengthened.
(Subfam. XI. CRYPTOPHIDES.)
Genus 252. SMICRONYX.
Schénherr, Gen. et Spec. Cure. iii. 423.[ script. Micronya’] (1886),
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820. Smicronyx albosquamosus.
Tychius albosquamosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 345 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 111 (1857).
Smicronyx albosquamosus, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 316 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Des.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro), raris-
simus.
Found very rarely both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups.
From the former indeed I have seen hitherto but a single example,
which was captured by myself (in 1850) on the Deserta Grande ;
but at the Canaries I have taken it sparingly in Teneriffe and Hierro
—in the latter of which islands, as well as in Gomera, a few speci-
mens were met with (during the summer of 1864) by the Messrs.
Crotch.
821. Smicronyx pauperculus.
Smicronyx pauperculus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 317 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Hierro), in inferioribus interme-
diisque parce diffusus.
Occurs in much the same places as the last species, though only
(so far as has been observed hitherto) at the Canarian Group. Itis
found at low and intermediate altitudes; and the smaller examples
of it descend toa most minute size. Ihave taken it in Grand Canary
and Teneriffe, and a single specimen was captured by the Messrs.
Crotch in Hierro,
(Subfam, XII. ERIRHINIDES.)
Genus 253, PROCAS.
Stephens, Ill, Brit. Ent. iv. 90 (1831).
822. Procas picipes.
Curculio picipes, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 272 (1802).
Procas picipes, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iv. 91 (1881).
Erirhinus Steveni, Schon., Gren. et Spec. Cure. iii. 287 (1836).
Procas Steveni, Id,, op. cit. vi. 387 (1842).
picipes, Id., zbid. (1842).
—— Steveni, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 318 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Palma), in inter-
mediis rarissimus,
I do not believe that the few Atlantic examples of Procas which
I have yet seen are distinct from the picipes of Marsham; for
although it is under the name of Steveni that the more southern
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ones have hitherto been cited, the characters which separate the
latter from the former seem to be scarcely more than imaginary.
That there are slight differences between certain individuals of a
species which varies so marvellously in stature is evident; but I
have not yet been able to discover any which I can look upon as
unquestionably of specific signification ; for it is but natural that
the larger specimens should have their general characters a little
more developed. The only Atlantic example however (a Madeiran
one) which is now before me has its prothorax a trifle shorter, and
more rounded at the sides, than an English picipes with which I
have compared it, and the central keel is quite obsolete—if we ex-
cept the merest fragment of a line (which may be supposed to indi-
cate it) on the fore disk—and its scape is just perceptibly more
robust (and curved) at the base; but I doubt if these little dis-
erepancies would be constant, and, even supposing this to be the case,
whether they are specific ones. As it is barely possible however
that further material may render it desirable to treat this Atlantic
Procas as separate from the picipes (and Stevent), I will just record
it as the “ var. 8B. brevicollis,” though as already stated I do not
imagine that features so minute and unimportant in a species which
doubles itself in stature can be indicative of more than a slight geo-
graphical, or perhaps an insular, variety.
If, therefore, my premises be correct, I may add that the P. picipes
is very sparingly though widely distributed over these Atlantic
Groups—two specimens only having as yet been taken in the
Madeiras, and two in the Canaries. Of the former, one was found
under a stone (at a rather high elevation) near the Great Curral by
the late Mr. F. A. Anderson, and the other by Mr. Bewicke (drowned
in a tank, in his garden, above Funchal); whilst of the latter, the
first was captured by myself at Oliva in Fuerteventura, and the
second by the Rey. R. T. Lowe at a tolerable altitude in the Bar-
ranco de Nogales of Palma*.
* Considering the almost unparalleled instability as regards size which
obtains.in Procas, and the corresponding slight alteration in some of the super-
ficial characters, I doubt whether in reality more than a single species has
hitherto been described. That the picipes and Steveni are conspecific I have
already recorded my suspicion; and I think it very questionable whether the
granulicollis of Walton is distinct from the latter. Indeed Walton himself re-
garded it originally as a mere variety of the picipes, and afterwards thought that
it might be identical with the Steveni; and of the three characters on which he
founded it, two are literally worthless. Thus, he says it may be known “dy
having the head foveolated [in an example of the granu/icollis now before me this
is scarcely distinguishable, and it is absolutely ignored by Boheman in his
diagnosis |, the rostrum slightly incrassated at the apex (this is confessedly a generie
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(Subfam. XIII. HYLOBIIDES.)
Genus 254. PISSODES.
Germar, Ins, Spec. 316 (1824).
823. Pissodes notatus.
Curculio notatus, Fab., Mant. Ins. i. 103 (1787).
Pissodes notatus, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure, iii. 258 (1836).
— ——.,, Woll., Ins. Mad. 347 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 111 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.,. Des.), in pinetis haud infrequens; forsan
ex Europa introductus. :
The European P. notatus is rather common in the pine-woods of
intermediate elevations in Madeira proper, and it exists likewise in
a small patch of firs which have been planted within a comparatively
recent period on the summit of the Deserta Grande. Inasmuch
therefore as it is clearly a mere introduction into the latter island, I
am inclined to suspect that it may perhaps originally have been
imported even into Madeira—along with the pines, which have now
become large trees, and which clothe a considerable portion of the
mountain-slopes in certain districts. It has not yet been detected
in the Canaries.
(Subfam. XIV, LIXIDES.)
Genus 255. LIXUS.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. ii. 498 (1775).
824, Lixus anguinus.
Lixus anguinus, Linn., Syst. Nat. i. ii. 610 (1767).
, Schon., Gren. et Spec. Cure. iii, 11 (1836).
—— —, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 72 (1838).
—— ——, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 331 (1862).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 318 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Can., Ten.), in inferio-
ribus rarissimus.
feature and one which is equally indicated, according to the sex, in the picipes,
Steveni, and granulicollis|, and the thorax granulated.” ‘This last, of course,
has to be duly considered ; but I believe that the supposed difference in sculpture
is more apparent than real; for even the pictpes has each of its large punctures
furnished internally with a little prominence, or tubercle (out of which arises a
short hair), and when the punctures are very closely packed together (as is the
case in the smaller individuals) these inner tubercles become a trifle more deve-
loped, and give the surface rather more the appearance perhaps of being granu-
lated than punctured. But I am exceedingly dubious as to the value of such a
character, which will probably be found to merge gradatim into the other.
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The LZ. anguinus of Mediterranean latitudes appears to occur,
though very rarely, in these Atlantic islands; for although the ex-
tremely few specimens which I have yet seen are not very typical
ones for the species, I nevertheless can scarcely believe that they
represent more than slight geographical modifications of it. Through-
out the Madeiran Group indeed only a single individual, found by
the late Dr. C. Wolff (near Funchal) in Madeira proper, has hitherto
been brought to light; whilst even from the Canaries I have as yet
seen but two, both of which were captured by myself—one in the
south of Grand Canary, and the other near 8* Cruz in Teneriffe.
825. Lixus anguiculus,
Lixus anguiculus et lineatus, Schdn., Gen. et Spec. Curc. iii. 11, 12 (1836).
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 319 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fwert.), rarissimus; 4 Barone “Castello de
Paiva” communicatus.
Two examples of a Liaus which were communicated by the Baréo
do Castello de Paiva from Fuerteventura appeared to me, when
compiling my Canarian Catalogue, to accord better with the published
description of the anguiculus (from Greece, Egypt, &c.) than with
the ordinary anguinus; and I consequently referred them to the
former species. At the same time I cannot regard their identi-
fication as quite satisfactorily established, though it seemed pretty
evident to me at the time that they could not represent any state of
the anguinus ; so that further material is much required in order to
expose their diagnostic features more completely.
It is barely possible that the Zivus from Madeira, which (on the
evidence afforded by a single example) I have identified above with
the anguinus, may prove ultimately, when more satisfactory material
has been obtained, to be referable to the present species.
826. Lixus cheiranthi.
Lixus Cheiranthi, Woll., Ins. Mad. 349 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 112 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), folia plantarum presertim Geniste sco-
parie et Cheiranthi cheiri, L., in subinferioribus destruens.
This fine Zavus is found at rather low elevations in Madeira
proper, or at any rate principally within the cultivated districts,—
attaching itself to various plants, such as the common Broom
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(Genista scoparia, L.) and the Wallflower (Cheiranthus cheiri, L.) ;
but it has not yet been observed elsewhere *.
827. Lixus Chawneri.
Lixus Chawneri, Woll., Ins. Mad. 350 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 112 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 319 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S) et Canarienses (Fwert.), plerum-
que in subinferioribus inter plantas Arundinis donacis, L., parce
occurrens.
Found in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group ;
and I took a single specimen of it at Oliva in Fuerteventura, during
my second visit to the Canaries. It occurs for the most part in
rather low situations, and often amongst plants of the Arundo dona ;
but whether it is actually attached to that gigantic reed, I have not
sufficient evidence for deciding.
828. Lixus vectiformis.
Lixus vectiformis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 351 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 112 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P@ §?), rarissimus; in aridis calcariis inferi-
oribus specimen unicum collegi.
A single specimen of this Jivus, which was taken by myself
(during December 1848) in Porto Santo of the Madeiran Group, is
all that I have yet seen. It was found in a dry calcareous spot, of
a low elevation, on the Campo Debaixo. It has much in common
with the Z. Chawneri; but (so far as I can judge from a solitary
example) it appears to be considerably smaller, somewhat narrower,
and a trifle more pubescent; its rostrum is relatively shorter; its
elytra are more lightly and finely punctate-striate, as well as a little
more acuminated (separately) at their apex; and its legs are less
thickened.
* The L. cheiranthi belongs rather to an Algerian type, and is a good deal
allied to the L. Wagneri of Lucas. It may readily be known, however, from
that insect by its larger size, and by its coarsely and regularly seriate-punctate
elytra; whereas in the latter insect the elytra have only the strie on either side
of the suture deeply impressed, the remainder being extremely fine and almost
obsolete. The cheiranthi likewise has its rostrum a little thicker than is the case
in the Wagneri, as also rather more shining, more finely punctured, and totally
unkeeled ; its prothorax is somewhat more roughly sculptured, or variolose, and
with the minute intermediate punctules coarser ; and its pubescence is altogether
more robust. ‘
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829. Lixus rufitarsis.
Lixus rufitarsis, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ili. 78 (1836).
—— ey ., Ins. Mad. 352 (1854).
—— ——, I., Cat. Mad. Col. 112 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), preecipue in Carduis gaudens.
A European Livus which is not uncommon in Madeira proper,
where it occurs on Thistles at low and intermediate altitudes; but
it has not yet been detected in any of the other islands.
830. Lixus guttiventris.
Lixus guttiventris (Germ.), Schin., Gen. et Spec. Cure. vii. 469 (1843).
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 320 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), inter plantas Arundinis donacis
precipue sed parce lectus.
A species found in Mediterranean latitudes, and which occurs in
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura—the two eastern islands of the Cana-
rian Group. In the former I have captured it near Magui (towards
the north of the island), and in the latter off some plants of the
Arundo donaz in the Rio Palmas.
831. Lixus angustatus.
Curculio angustatus, Fab., Syst. Ent. 135 (1775).
Lixus angustatus, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. iii. 43 (1836).
—— —,, Woll., Ins. Mad. 351 (1864).
—— ——,, Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 112 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in herbidis subinferioribus intermediis-
que degens.
The European ZL. angustatus is not uncommon in Madeira proper,
where it occurs amongst dense vegetation at rather low and inter-
mediate altitudes; but I am not aware that it has been observed in
any other of these Atlantic islands. It is true that it is admitted
into the meagre and inaccurate list of Coleoptera which was prepared
by M. Brullé for MM. Webb and Berthelot’s gigantic work; but I
have given the reasons in my late Catalogue (vide p. 320) why I
cannot regard it as Canarian, until at any rate some more conclusive
evidence has been obtained. Like the ordinary Liwi, it undergoes its
transformations within the stalks of plants; and branches of a large
Malva have lately been communicated by the Bardo do Castello de
Paiva, found by him near Funchal, which were completely devoured
by it,—some examples being in the Jarva-, some in the pupa-, and
others in the perfect state.
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(Subfam. XV. CLEONIDES.)
Genus 256. BOTHYNODERES.
Schénherr, Cure. Disp. Meth. 147 (1826).
832. Bothynoderes Jekelii.
Cleonus Jekelii, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ix. 441 (1862).
—- , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 320 (1864), .
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), sub lapidibus in aridis in-
ferioribus presertim submaritimis latens.
Abounds in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands
of the Canarian Group; and I have taken it, at San Juan, in the
south-east of Grand Canary. It occurs beneath stones in dry and
sandy, or calcareous, spots (and often in subsaline ones)—particu-
larly near the coast.
Genus 257. CLEONUS.
Schénherr, Cure. Disp. Meth. 145 (1826).
833. Cleonus Armitagii.
Cleonus Armitagii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 321 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), rarissimus, Exemplar unicum, a.p. 1848,
cepit Rev W. J. Armitage; neenon alterum 4 DD. Crotch,
lectum, nuperrime vidi.
A Canarian Cleonus which until quite recently was unique, a
single example of it having been captured by my late friend the
Rey. W. J. Armitage (during the spring of 1848) in Teneriffe; but
a second has just been communicated by the Messrs. Crotch, which
they met with (at Souzal) in the same island.
834. Cleonus variolosus.
Cleonus variolosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 823 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), sub lapidibus in inferioribus rarissimus.
Apparently very rare, Fuerteventura being the only island (with
the exception of the little adjacent rock of Lobos) in which I have
hitherto obsérved it. Probably, however, it is not purely Canarian ;
for M. Jekel informs me that it is so nearly allied to an unpublished
species from Barbary that he is doubtful whether it is more than a
variety of it.
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835. Cleonus tabidus.
Lixus tabidus, Oliv., Ent. v. 83. 262 (1807).
Cleonus tabidus, Schon., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 192 (1834).
Cleonis obliqua, Hart. [nec Il. |, Geolog. Verhaltn. Lanz. und Fuert.141.
Cleonus tabidus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 324 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.), sub lapidibus in
aridis hine inde vulgaris.
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes which is widely spread over
the Canarian Group, but it has not yet been observed in the
Madeiras. It occurs for the most part in hot and dry spots of low
and intermediate elevations; and it has been captured in Lanzarote,
Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, and Teneriffe.
Genus 258. RHYTIDODERES.
Schénherr, Cure, Disp. Meth. 149 [script. Rhytideres] (1826).
836. Rhytidoderes siculus.
Cleonis plicata, Brullé [nec Oliv. }, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 72 (1838),
Cleonus siculus (Dupont), Schin., Gen. et Spec. Cure, vi. 61 (1842).
plicatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 401 (1854).
—,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 119 (1857).
Cleonis plicata, Hart., Geolog. Verhilin. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
Rhytidoderes siculus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 325 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S, Des.) et Canarienses (Lanz.,
Fuert., Can., Gom., Hierro), sub lapidibus necnon in rupium
fissuris late sed parce diffusus.
Likewise a species of Mediterranean latitudes, and one which is
very widely (though sparingly) diffused over these Atlantic islands
—in which I have little doubt it will be found ultimately to be
universal. It occurs beneath stones, and in crevices of the exposed
rocks, in dry spots of low and intermediate elevations; and it has
been captured in Madeira proper, Porto Santo, and the Deserta
Grande, of the Madeiran Group, as well as in all the Canarian
islands except Teneriffe and Palma. In Gomera it was met with by
the Messrs. Crotch.
(Subfam. XVI. HYPERIDES.)
Genus 259. ALOPHUS.
Schénherr, Cure. Disp. Meth. 166 (1826).
304, CURCULIONIDA.
837. Alophus magnificus.
Alophus magnificus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 326 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in editioribus rarissimus,
A noble Canarian Curculionid which appears to be of the greatest
rarity, and which has been observed hitherto only at a rather high
elevation in Teneriffe. Indeed the very few specimens of it which I
have seen were obtained by myself, at the foot of the Organo rocks,
in the damp subsylvan district above the Agua Mansa.
838. Alophus alternans.
Alophus alternans, Woll., Append. hy. op. 50.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), rarissimus ; in montibus excelsis supra
Hermigua & DD. Crotch semel captus.
Likewise Canarian, and equally scarce with the last species—of
which indeed, although abundantly distinct, it may perhaps be
regarded as the Gomeran representative. A single example was
taken by the Messrs. Crotch at a high elevation, on the mountains
above Hermigua, in Gomera.
Genus 260. HYPERA.
Germar, Mag. der Ent. iv. 335 (1821).
839. Hypera lunata.
Phytonomus Dauci, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 72 (1838).
Hypera lunata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 398 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 118 (1857).
——., Id., Cat. Can. Col. 326 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt S, Des.) et Canarienses (in Gom.
sola haud observata), sub lapidibus in aridis preesertim calcariis
inferioribus late diffusa.
A Hypera of Mediterranean latitudes, which there can be little
doubt is universal in these Atlantic Groups—where it occurs in dry
spots, whether sandy or calcareous, principally at rather low eleva-
tions. It has been taken in all the Madeiran islands except the
northern and southern Desertas, and in the whole of the Canarian
ones except Gomera.
840. Hypera irrorata.
Hypera irrorata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 327 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus in aridis, vel are-
nosis vel calcariis, plerumque in inferioribus occurrens.
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A large Hypera which I have observed hitherto only in Lanzarote
and Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group,—
where it occurs sparingly (beneath stones) in sandy and calcareous
spots, principally at a low elevation.
841. Hypera murina.
Curculio murinus, Fab., Ent. a i, ii, 468, (1792).
—— variabilis, Hbst, Kaf. vi. 263, tab. 80. f. 1 (1795).
Phytonomus murinus e¢ variabilis, Schdn., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 388,
384 (1834).
tee murina et variabilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 399, 400 (1854).
_ ,Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 118, 119 (1857).
—— variabilis, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 828 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (in I/heo Chao sola haud detecta) et Canarienses
(ins. omnes), in cultis vulgaris ; forsan ex Europa introducta.
There is no weevil more general throughout these Atlantic Groups
than this common and yariable European Hypera. Indeed I have
myself taken it in the whole seven Canarian islands, and in all the
Madeiran ones. except the northern Deserta (or Ilheo Chao). Yet
although thus universal, I have little doubt that it has become gra-
dually naturalized from more northern countries. It occurs for the
most part about cultivated grounds, especially corn-fields, at low
and intermediate elevations*.
Genus 261. CONIATUS.
Germar, Mag. der Ent. ii. 340 (1817).
842, Coniatus tamarisci.
Curculio tamarisci, Fab., Mant. Ins. 113 (1787).
Hypera tamarisci, Germ., Mag. der Ent, iv. 337 (1821).
Coniatus tamarisci, Schdn., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 406 (1834).
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 328 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), foliis Tamaricis gallice gaudens.
The C. tamarisct of Mediterranean latitudes occurs on shrubs of
the Tamarix gallica, at low and intermediate elevations, in Grand
Canary ; but I have not yet observed it in any of the other islands.
* The two forms which stand in collections (as species) under the names of
murina and variabilis are alike indicated at the Madeiras and Canaries, and
indeed they were formerly treated by myself as specifically distinct. Nevertheless
T am now quite satisfied that they merge gradually into each other, and there-
fore I will not attempt any longer to uphold them. I have consequently been
compelled to cite the insect under the title of muwrina, on account of its being
prior in publication to that of variabilis.
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(Subfam. XVII. SYNAPTONICIDES.)
Genus 262. ECHINOSOMA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 395 (1854).
843. Echinosoma porcellus.
Echinosoma porcellus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 396, tab. viii. f. 5 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 118 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in lauretis humidis editioribus sub lapi-
dibus lignoque putrido rarissimum.
Apparently peculiar to the damp sylvan districts of Madeira
proper, at a rather high elevation, especially in the north of the
island. It is however extremely rare, occurring beneath stones and
moist logs of wood.
(Subfam. XVIII. PLINTHIDES.)
Genus 263. PLINTHUS.
Germar, Ins. Spee. 827 (1824).
844. Plinthus musicus.
Plinthus musicus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 18 (1860).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 329 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7’en.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus preecipue
degens.
A large’ Plinthus which has been observed only at intermediate
and lofty elevations in Teneriffe, particularly however within the
sylvan districts. From about 2000 to 4000 feet above the sea is its
normal range ; nevertheless it ascends occasionally toa much higher
altitude, for I have taken it sparingly amongst the Retamas on the
Cumbre above the Agua Mansa,
845. Plinthus velutinus.
Plinthus velutinus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 19 (1860).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 329 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in montibus excelsis usque ad 8000's, m.,
vel etiam ultra, ascendens.
Likewise a Teneriffan Plinthus, but one which seems to ascend to
a still higher altitude than the musicus—or, at any rate, which
never descends so completely into the sylvan districts. The few
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specimens which I have seen were captured by myself on the two —
elevated Cumbres—above the Agua Mansa, and adjoining the Ca-
hadas, respectively.
846. Plinthus cucullus.
Plinthus cucullus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 330 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in lauretis subeditioribus semel captus.
A single example of this Plinthus, taken by myself in the laurel-
district of Grand Canary between Osorio and Guia, embodies all that
I yet know about the species. And since that one presents no very
important characteristics of its own (even though readily appreciable),
it is clear that further material is much required in order to enable
us to ascertain whether the P. cucullus should be treated as any
insular modification of either the velutinus or the musicus—between
which it would appear, perhaps, in some respects, to be intermediate.
(Subfam. XIX. MOLYTIDES.)
Genus 264. XENOMICRUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 331 (1864).
847. Xenomicrus apionides.
Xenomicrus apionides, Woill., Cat. Can. Col, 331 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Palma), in lauretis humidis editioribus
sat rarus.
Peculiar apparently to the damp sylvan districts, of a rather high
altitude, in the Canarian Group. I have taken it sparingly, from
amongst dense vegetation, in Teneriffe and Palma,—namely, on the
wooded mountains above Taganana in the former, and in the Bar-
ranco da Agua of the latter.
(Subfam. XX. RHYTIDORHINIDES.)
Genus 265. GRONOPS.
Schonherr, Cure. Disp. Meth. 157 (1826).
848. Gronops lunatus.
Cureulio lunatus, Fab., Syst. Ent. 148 (1775).
Rhynchzenus costatus, Gyll., Ins. Suec. iii. 89 (1813).
308 CURCULIONIDA.
Gronops lunatus, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii, 253 (1834).
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 332 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.), sub lapidibus scoriisque
in aridis inferioribus submaritimis hinc inde congregans.
The common European G. lunatus, although extremely local, is
occasionally abundant in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura—the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group, where it congregates beneath
stones and scorie in low arid spots near the coast. It seems_to exist
likewise, though much more rarely, in Teneriffe ; for I captured a
single specimen of it in one of the streets at S* Cruz.
Genus 266. RHYTIDORHINUS.
Schonherr, Cure. Disp. Meth, 162 | script. Rhytirhynus] (1826).
849. Rhytidorhinus brevitarsis.
Rhytidorhinus brevitarsis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 333 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz., Fuert.), in iisdem locis ac Gronops lu-
natus.
Found in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, in precisely the same
kind of places as the Gronops lunatus—indeed often in company
with it; and I met with it even on the little island of Lobos, off the
extreme north of the latter. It is closely allied to the 2. crispatus
from the south of Spain, and may be regarded as the Canarian repre-
sentative of that insect; nevertheless its shorter limbs (the tarsi
especially being very much more abbreviated) will, apart from minor
differences, at once separate it therefrom.
(Subfam. XXI. BRACHYCERIDES.)
Genus 267. BRACHYCERUS.
Fabricius, Syst. Eleu. ii. 412 (1801).
850. Brachycerus opacus.
Brachycerus opacus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 334 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), rarissimus; semel tantum repertus.
A Canarian Brachycerus of excessive rarity,a single specimen
which I obtained (on the hills above Haria) in the north of Lan-
zarote being all that I have yet seen of it. It is, moreover, the only
member of the genus which has been detected hitherto in these
Atlantic islands.
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(Subfam. XXIT. LAPAROCERIDES.)
Genus 268. ATLANTIS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 361 (1854).
(Subgenus Amphora, Woll.)
851. Atlantis canariensis.
Laparocerus canariensis (Chevr.), Schin., Gen. et Spec. Cure. vii. 228
(1848).
kt soni, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 336 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), ultra regiones sylvaticas usque ad 9000'
g.m. ascendens. Sub lapidibus scoriisque inter arbusculas
Sparti nubigene tempore vernali abundat.
This singular Canarian Curculionid, so remarkable for the con-
struction of its eyes and rostral scrobs, and for the strongly carinated
pronotum of its female sex, seems to be peculiar to the higher ele-
vations of Teneriffe (beyond the upper limits of the sylvan districts)
—where it abounds, during the spring months, beneath stones and
‘scoriz on the lofty Cumbres from about 7000 to 9000 feet above
the sea.
(Subgenus Canopus, Woll.)
852. Atlantis subnebulosa.
Atlantis subnebulosa, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 837 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), semel tantum deprehensa.
Hitherto unique, a single example which I obtained in Grand
Canary being all that I have yet seen of the species. Although
allied in general contour to the tibialis, I scarcely think that it can
be regarded as any insular modification of that insect.
853. Atlantis tibialis.
Atlantis tibialis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 338 (1864).
Lichenophagus incomptus, Jd., Append. huj. op. 55.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), sub lapidibus scoriisque
preecipue in aridis inferioribus degens.
A large and black species which is probably universal throughout
at any rate the central and western portions of the Canarian archi-
pelago, where it occurs beneath stones and scoria—generally in dry ,
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spots of a rather low altitude. I have taken it in Teneriffe and
Palma; and it was found in Hierro by the Messrs. Crotch.
854. Atlantis tetrica.
Eremuus tetricus, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 542 (1834).
Otiorhynchus simplex, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 71 (1888).
Laparocerus tetricus, Schdn., Gen. et Spec. Cure. vii. 228 (1843).
Atlantis tetrica, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 338 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Yen.), in inferioribus vel sub lapidibus vel in
plantarum bifurcationibus parce latens.
Likewise Canarian, but observed hitherto only in Teneriffe, and
only at rather low elevations around 8“ Cruz. It is much allied to
the last species ; but the many constant characters which separate it
therefrom have been fully pointed out in my diagnosis.
855. Atlantis Grayana.
Atlantis angustula, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 219 (1863).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col, 240 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus in inferioribus intermedi-
isque occurrens.
Found only, so far as observed hitherto, in Grand Canary—where
it is widely diffused, though apparently nowhere abundant, at low
and intermediate altitudes.
The Omias angustulus of my Madeiran Catalogue having been re-
moved into the genus Atlantis, of which it appears to be scarcely
more than one of the smaller members, I have been compelled to
change the title of the present species ; and I have much pleasure
in dedicating it to my friend John Gray, Esq., in whose yacht I first
visited the Canaries, and whose indefatigable researches (in conjunc-
tion with my own) commenced the collection which has since been
gradually accumulating until it has at length enabled me to prepare
an approximate fauna of the Coleoptera of that Group.
(Atlantides typice.)
856. Atlantis lamellipes.
Atlantis lamellipes, Woll., Ins. Mad. 364, tab. vii. f. 5 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 113 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in editioribus preesertim sylvaticis hine
inde vulgaris.
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Peculiar to the higher elevations of Madeira proper, where it attains
its maximum on the upper limits of the sylvan districts—being
locally abundant.
857. Atlantis calcatrix.
Atlantis caleatrix, Woll., Ins. Mad. 366 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 113 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens sed rarior.
Likewise peculiar to the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, but
evidently much rarer than the A. lamellipes. Indeed of its male sex
I have seen hitherto but a single example; and therefore, since the
structure of the tibise of the male embodies the chief characteristics of
the species, it is evident that further material is much needed in order
to ascertain positively that the type (now in the British Museum)
from which my original diagnosis was drawn out is a normal one of
its kind.
858. Atlantis noctivagans.
Atlantis noctivagans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 367 (1854).
-—— lauripotens e¢ australis, Id., ibid. 369, 870 (1854).
—— noctivagans, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 114 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), folia laurorum in intermediis editiori-
busque destruens.
Like the last two species, attached to the sylvan districts of Ma-
deira proper, though (on the average) with a considerably lower
range; for it descends to a comparatively slight elevation, whilst at
the same time ascending quite as high as either of them. It appears
to subsist on the foliage of the native laurels, a mode of life which
we may be pretty sure obtains equally with the lamellipes and cal-
catriz. It is an extremely variable insect, presenting many appre-
ciable modifications according to the altitude and locality in which
it occurs ; and it is just possible indeed (though, I think scarcely
probable) that more than a single species may perhaps be included
amongst the several slightly different forms which I am now disposed
to regard as mere unimportant states of the noctwagans, but two of
which I had myself treated originally as distinct.
859. Atlantis vespertina.
Laparocerus piceus ?, Schin., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 581 (1834),
Atlantis vespertinus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 371, tab. vii. f. 4 (1854).
— —, li, Cat. Mad. Col. 114 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), precipue in locis valde elevatis apertis
graminosis sub lapidibus vulgatissima.
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A common Atlantis in the higher regions of Madeira proper, oc-
curring beneath stones on the grassy mountain-slopes (for the most
part above the upper limits of the sylvan districts) and ascending to
the summits of the peaks,
I think it very likely that this Atlantis is coincident with the La-
parocerus piceus of Schonherr ; for both that species and the L. morio
appear to have been described from examples supplied by Falder-
mann, who seems either to have collected in Madeira or else to have
obtained insects from there; whilst the fact of their both being
recorded for “ Portugal,” a habitat which is now acknowledged to be
erroneous as regards the latter,is only in keeping with that excessive
confusion on the subject of localities which is unfortunately so pre-
valent amongst the majority of continental entomologists. I need
scarcely add that if it should prove hereafter to be identical with the
piceus, that name will of course have the priority.
860. Atlantis lanata. ©
Atlantis lanatus, Woll., Ins. Mad, 372, tab. vii. f. 6 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col, 114 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in regionibus minus ele-
vatis parce occurrens.
Found likewise in Madeira proper, but at a considerably lower
elevation than the preceding species—occurring for the most part in
barren spots below the sylvan districts.
861. Atlantis navicularis.
Atlantis navicularis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 374 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 114 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P S), in inferioribus arenosis submaritimis
rarior.
Observed hitherto only in Porto Santo of the Madeiran Group,
where I have taken it sparingly about the slopes and low hillocks of
drifted sand immediately behind the southern beach.
862. Atlantis inconstans.
Atlantis inconstans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 375 (1854),
—— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 115 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S%), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Also a Porto-Santan Adlantis, and one which is found in exactly
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the same sort of places (adjoining the southern beach) as the last
species.
863. Atlantis mendax.
Atlantis mendax, Woll., Ins. Mad. 376 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 115 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P S*), in arenosis inferioribus submaritimis
inter plantas ibidem crescentes parce occurrens.
Apparently peculiar, likewise, to Porto Santo of the Madeiran
Group, where it occurs about various plants on the drifted sand-
hills behind the sea-beach on the southern side of that island.
864. Atlantis instabilis.
Atlantis instabilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 377 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 115 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S”, Ilheo Chiéio?, Bugio?), sub lapidibus in
clivis saxosis paululum elevatis latens.
Inhabits Porto Santo, like the preceding three species, but found
usually at a rather higher elevation—beneath stones on the rocky
slopes and headlands, for the most part towards the northern coast.
I suspect that it occurs also in the Desertas; for on the Ilheo Chio
and Bugio I met with some mutilated examples of an Atlantis which
I believe are referable to the instabilis.
865. Atlantis excelsa.
Atlantis excelsus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 378 (1854).
— —, la., Cat. Mad. Col, 115 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), per atque etiam supra regiones sylvaticas.
Widely spread over the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, and
ascending likewise even somewhat above them—being occasionally
common under stones in comparatively open, grassy spots of a rather
lofty altitude.
866. Atlantis Schaumii.
Atlantis Schaumii e¢ Fore, Woll., Ins. Mad. 379, 880 (1854).
—— —,, Ia., Cat. Mad. Col. 115 (1857).
Habitat (Mad., P® S*), sub lapidibus hine inde congregans.
Found on the Ponta de Sao Lourengo of Madeira proper—the low
rocky promontory in the east of that island—as also on the summit
of the Pico do Castello in Porto Santo. It would seem, consequently,
to be attached to the eastern parts of the Madeiran Group.
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867. Atlantis angustula.
Omias angustulus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 116 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in graminosis apertis edi-
tioribus rarissima.
The only two examples which I have yet seen of this Atlantis were
captured at a high elevation in Madeira proper—beneath stones, on
the grassy slopes of the mountains above Funchal. The species is
closely allied to the ventrosa; and although I believe it to be truly
distinct, its diagnosis can scarcely be regarded as satisfactorily esta-
blished until further material_has been obtained for comparison.
868. Atlantis ventrosa.
Omias ventrosus, Woll., Ins. Mad, 382 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 115 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in graminosis apertis edi-
tioribus usque ad summos montes ascendens.
A common insect in the higher elevations of Madeira proper—
where it is found beneath stones on the grassy mountain-slopes
(principally above the sylvan districts), ascending to the very sum-
mits of the peaks. During the winter and spring it often occurs in
great profusion—in company with the Atlantis vespertina, the Tarus
Madere, the Anthicus Lubbockii, and certain other species of those
upland tracts.
869. Atlantis znescens.
Omias zenescens, Woll., Ins. Mad. 383 (1854).
, Ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 115 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac precedens sed.
multo rarior.
Found in the higher altitudes of Madeira proper, in the same kind
of places as the last species—indeed often in company with it, though
very much the rarer of the two. Itis indeed most closely allied to the
ventrosa—from which it principally differs in being (on the average)
a little smaller, as well as a little more shining and subenescent,
in its prothorax (which is a trifle more cylindrical, or less rounded
at the sides) being somewhat more deeply and less densely punc-
tured, in its eyes being just perceptibly less prominent, and in its
limbs being usually rather more rufescent and robust. The erect
additional hairs, also, of its elytra are generally softer and longer
than those of the ventrosa.
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870. Atlantis Waterhousii.
Omias Waterhousei, Woll., Ins. Mad. 384, tab. vii. f. 8 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 116 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.), sub lapidibus in intermediis seepius
latens.
Not uncommon, beneath stones, in the intermediate altitudes of
Madeira proper and the Deserta Grande; but it has not yet been
detected in any of the other islands.
Genus 269. CYPHOSCELIS.
Wollaston, Ins, Mad, 356 (1854).
871. Cyphoscelis distorta.
Cyphoscelis distorta, Woll., Ins. Mad. 556, tab. vii. f. 2 (1854).
— — , li., Cat. Mad. Col. 113 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus
rarissima.
This remarkable Curculionid, so singular in the structure of the
tibiee of its male sex, appears to be confined to the damp wooded dis-
tricts of a high elevation in Maderia proper—where moreover it is
extremely rare.
Genus 270. LAPAROCERUS.
Schénherr, Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 530 (1834).
872. Laparocerus clavatus.
Atlantis clavatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 363, tab. vii. f. 3 (1854),
—_— —,, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 113 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in graminosis plerumque
valde elevatis necnon etiam in rupium fissuris parcissime latens.
Likewise peculiar to Madeira proper, and extremely scarce, but
with a still higher range (on the average) than even the Cyphoscelis
distorta—oceurring beneath stones in exposed grassy places, as well
as within the fissures of the rocks, at a very lofty elevation, above
the sylvan districts.
873. Laparocerus undulatus.
Laparocerus undulatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 332 (1862).
, Id., Append. huj. op. 51.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in montibus valde excelsis semel captus.
oo
The only example which I have yet seen of this insect was cap-
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tured by myself at a high elevation (I believe at the Fanal) on the
mountains of Madeira proper. In their comparatively narrow, elon-
gate, apically subdilated rostra the present species and the preceding
one are somewhat removed from the other Laparocert here enumerated,
and are thus far allied inter se; nevertheless the undulatus is not
only larger than the clavatus, and of a different colour (its legs being
dark instead of testaceous, and its pubescence more or less opal, or
greenish-cinereous, instead of golden-brown), but its head and ros-
trum also are nearly unsculptured, its eyes are a little larger, more
oval, and less prominent, its prothorax is very much more deeply
and sparingly punctured, and more uneven on the hinder disk, and
the first joint of its funiculus is perceptibly longer than the second.
The sexual characters, likewise, of the legs (as indicated in my
diagnosis) appear to be different in the two species.
874. Laparocerus morio.
Laparocerus morio, Schén., Gren. et Spec. Cure. ii. 351 (1834).
— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 300, tab. vii. f. 1 (1854),
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 113 (1857),
— — , ld., Cat. Can, Col. 341 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes), ab ord maritima usque ad summos
montes copiosissime ascendens ; Salvages? (ins. majorem? bore-
alem) et Canarienses ? (Z'en.?, Gom.?), sub lapidibus congregans.
The universal Laparocerus of the Madeiran Group, abounding on
every island and rock—from the sea-level to the summits of the
peaks. I have not myself detected it at the Canaries, nor was it
included in the extensive material of the Messrs. Crotch, neither
was it met with by Messrs. Gray, Lowe, Hartung, Perraudiére, or
Webb and Berthelot; so that I can scarcely believe that it extends
beyond the limits of the Madeiran archipelago. Yet two specimens
were communicated by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva, one of which
was professedly from Teneriffe and the other from Gomera, differing
in no appreciable particular from the ordinary Madeiran type. And
since moreover the Baron Paiva’s Canarian Coleoptera were all sent
to me (at intervals) from Madewra, I cannot but feel a little doubtful
whether the examples referred to may not have found their way into
his boxes by some unintentional mistake. At any rate I think that
further evidence must certainly be obtained before the Z. morio
should be regarded as even probably existing at the Canaries.
The same remark will apply, but scarcely with equal force, to cer-
tain specimens which the Baron Paiva has also communicated as
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having been received by him from the Salvages ; though I must add
that I think it is far more likely that the Z. morio should occur on
those remote (intermediate) rocks than in the Canaries, where so
many naturalists have failed entirely to detect any traces of it. Yet,
considering that the Coleoptera obtained at the Salvages were brought
to Funchal before they were delivered to the Baron Paiva, and like-
wise that they were kept there for some time by the latter before
they were transmitted to me in England, I consider it safer to query
the species for those islands also—even whilst feeling it far from
improbable that the specimens may truly have come from thence.
875. Laparocerus sculptus.
Otiorhynchus sculptus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 71 (1838).
Laparocerus sculptus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 341 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in lauretis humidis editioribus raris-
simus. |
A large Canarian species which I have observed hitherto only in
the island of Palma, where it appears to be rare and to occur in the
damp sylvan districts of a rather high elevation,
876. Laparocerus undatus.
Laparocerus undatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 342 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimus; in locis similibus ac pre-
cedens.
Likewise a very large species, and Canarian,—the few examples
which I have seen having been captured by myself in Teneriffe, in
the damp laurel-woods on the mountains above Taganana.
877. Laparocerus excavatus.
Laparocerus excavatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 219 (1863).
— — , I, Cat. Can. Col. 343 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in intermediis editioribusque pre-
sertim sylvaticis humidis occurrens.
A large and black Canarian Laparocerus which is found in the
damp sylvan regions of Teneriffe and Gomera, in the latter of which
islands it has been met with lately by the Messrs. Crotch. It is a
variable insect in nearly all its characters—being either shining or
comparatively opake, bald or conspicuously studded on its elytra
with remote hairs, with the punctures of its interstices either large
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or small, and with its sexual peculiarities (which consist in the
scooping-out of the anterior tibise, and the serrations of the hinder
pair) more or less expressed. Amongst the many phases thus assumed,
I have tried hard to find the indications of a second species; but
after a careful comparison of individuals from many different loca-
lities and altitudes, it appears to me that the several states above
alluded to pass so completely into each other that it is quite impos-
sible to treat any of them as of specific importance. In a general
sense, however, those examples in which the surface is duller, and in
which the interstitial punctures are more minute and the tibie of |
the males less excavated (or, in other words, in which the essential
characteristics of the species are less pronounced), may be regarded
as falling under the “ var. f. lugubris” of my diagnosis.
Three Gomeran individuals which are now before me are such
thorough exponents of this last-mentioned state that, if taken alone,
they might well be cited as specifically distinct ; but when examined
in conjunction with others from Teneriffe, I am satisfied that they
have no claim whatever for separation. Of the Teneriffan examples,
those from the laurel-woods on the mountains towards the north-
east of the island (in the direction of Las Mercedes, Taganana, and
Point Anaga) seem to have their specific features most exaggerated ;
whilst those from the Agua Garcia, and above Ycod el Alto, are
appreciably somewhat more on the Gomeran (or “ var. 3. lugubris’’)
type.
78. Laparocerus grossepunctatus,
Laparocerus grossepunctatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 344 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in locis similibus ac preecedens sed rarior.
Found under similar circumstances, and in the same district at
Teneriffe, as the last species—the only two examples which I have
seen having been captured by myself on the laurel-clad mountains
above Taganana.
879. Laparocerus squamosus.
Otiorhynchus squamosus, Bruillé, in Webb et Berth. See 71 (1838).
Laparocerus squamosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 344 (1864)
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in sylvaticis intermediis rarissimus.
Likewise found in the sylvan districts of intermediate elevations in
Teneriffe, and a species of which I have captured but few examples.
Further material, therefore, is much wanted, in order to complete
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our knowledge of its characters and to enable us to trace out the
limits of its variation.
880. Laparocerus crassirostris.
Laparocerus crassirostris, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 345 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in pineto quodam excelso semel captus.
The only specimen hitherto detected of this distinct Laparocerus
I captured at a high elevation on the mountains of Grand Canary, in
a lofty Pinal of the central district of Tarajana.
881. Laparocerus crassifrons.
Laparocerus crassifrons, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 220 (1863).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col, 346 (1864).
- Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub lapidibus scoriisque in montibus
valde elevatis occurrens. Usque ad 9000’ s.m. ascendit.
Peculiar apparently to the very lofty regions of Teneriffe, above
the sylvan districts, which are characterized by the presence of the
Spartium nubigena (or “Retama”). I met with it abundantly during
the spring of 1859, beneath stones and scoriz, on the Cumbre
adjoining the Cafiadas, as well as on the opposite ridge above the
Agua Mansa.
882. Laparocerus scapularis.
Laparocerus scapularis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 347 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in iisdem locis ac preecedens—sub lapi-
dibus inter arbusculas Spartit nubigine humi jacentibus latens.
Found, in company with the Z. erassifrons, on the lofty Cumbres
of Teneriffe, which are more or less clothed with the shrubs of the
Retama. It is however less abundant than that species, and ascends
perhaps to even a higher elevation still.
883. Laparocerus zthiops.
Laparocerus sethiops, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 847 (1864).
Hakitat Canarienses (Hierro), sub lapidibus in graminosis editioribus
apertis lectus.
Taken (beneath stones) in Hierro, the most western of the Cana-
rian Group,—on the open grassy Cumbre, immediately above the
descent into El Golfo, which forms the extreme summit of that
island,
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884. Laparocerus hirtus.
Laparocerus hirtus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 348 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in editioribus semel deprehensus.
A single example, taken by myself at a high altitude on the
mountains of Grand Canary, embodies all that I yet know about
this Laparocerus ; and although I believe it to be truly distinct from
the nequalis, further material would nevertheless be desirable in
order to ascertain for certain that it is no insular modification of
that species.
885. Laparocerus inequalis.
Laparocerus inequalis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi, 220 (1863), _
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 348 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in lauretis humidis editioribus minus
frequens.
A Canarian species which is peculiar (so far as I have observed
hitherto) to the damp laurel-districts of Teneriffe, where I have
brushed it off rank vegetation on the densely wooded mountains
above Taganana.
886. Laparocerus globulipennis.
Laparocerus globulipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 349 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in locis similibus ac precedens raris-
simus.
Likewise Canarian, and found in much the same sort of places as
the last species—only in Palma instead of Teneriffe. It appears to
be extremely rare, two specimens which were taken by myself in
the Barranco de Galga being all. that I have yet seen.
887. Laparocerus occidentalis.
Laparocerus occidentalis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 350 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), in sylvaticis humidis excelsis semel
captus.
Hitherto unique—a single example having been taken by myself
at a high elevation in the sylvan district of Hierro, the most western
island of the Canarian Group. Although apparently quite distinct
inter se, the present species and the three preceding ones belong to
much the same type of form; and they may perhaps be regarded as
the representatives of each other in their respective islands.
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888. Laparocerus obtriangularis.
Laparocerus obtriangularis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 351 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), rarissimus ; in sylvaticis editioribus hu-
midis semel tantum repertus.
A single (female) example of this Canarian Laparocerus is all that |
I have yet seen of the species. It was taken by myself in the inter-
mediate districts of Teneriffe—I believe, at the Agua Mansa. Al-
though thoroughly distinct from everything else here enumerated, its
diagnosis can scarcely be regarded as complete until the male sex
has also been examined.
889. Laparocerus ellipticus.
Laparocerus ellipticus, Woll., Ann, Nat. Hist. xi, 220 (1863).
— —, ld., Cat. Can, Col, 351 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), vel sub cortice laxo vel
inter muscos et lichenes ad truncos arborum nascentes in syl-
vaticis editioribus latitans.
A large and curious Laparocerus which is widely spread over the
- central and western islands of the Canarian archipelago, where it
occurs in the sylvan districts of intermediate and lofty altitudes. I
have taken it in Teneriffe and Palma; and it was found by the
Messrs. Crotch, during the summer of 1864, in Gomera.
890. Laparocerus inflatus.
Laparocerus inflatus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 51.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.). & DD. Crotch semel deprehensus.
A single specimen of this large and distinct Laparocerus was taken
by the Messrs. Crotch in the sylvan districts of Gomera, during their
late Canarian campaign.
891. Laparocerus lepidopterus.
Laparocerus lepidopterus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 3852 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.?, Ten., Palma, Hierro), in intermediis
sylvaticis, passim.
Widely (though sparingly) diffused over the sylvan districts in the
Canarian Group, where it occurs at intermediate and lofty elevations.
I have captured it in Teneriffe, Palma, and Hierro; in the last of
which it was found likewise by the Messrs. Crotch. I also met
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with a single example at a high altitude in Grand Canary, which I
belreve is referable to the lepidopterus ; nevertheless as I cannot decide
positively until further material has been obtained, I have thoaee
it safer to query its existence in that island.
892. Laparocerus rasus.
Laparocerus rasus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 354 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in montibus parce degens.
Apparently peculiar to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group, where it occurs sparingly at
intermediate and lofty elevations.
-893. Laparocerus seniculus,
Laparocerus seniculus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 353 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in inferioribus parcissime lectus.
Two examples, which I captured near Las Palmas in Grand
Canary, embody all that I yet. know about this Laparocerus; and
further material, therefore, is much required in order to complete
our knowledge of the species. I believe however that it is truly
distinct from everything else here enumerated, though probably be-
longing to much the same type of form as: the subopacus, mendicus,
and obscurus.
894. Laparocerus subopacus.
Laparocerus subopacus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 52.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom. ), in locis valde elevatis 4 DD. Crotch parce
repertus.
Taken sparingly by the Messrs. Crotch (during their late expe-
dition to the Canaries) at a very high altitude in Gomera, “ by beating
plants of Sedum, above Hermigua, on Monte Fuerte.” As stated in
the Appendix to this volume, it may be regarded as the Gomeran
representative of the obscwrus (from Teneriffe), of the mendicus
(from Hierro), and perhaps also of the seniculus (from Grand Ca-
nary), although abundantly distinct from those species.
895. Laparocerus obscurus.
Laparocerus obscurus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 355 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.),; semel tantum lectus.
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The only example of this Laparocerus which has hitherto come
beneath my notice I captured in Teneriffe ; but unfortunately I cannot
recall the precise locality. I stated, however, in my Canarian Cata-
logue, that it was probably from the neighbourhood either of Orotava
or S* Cruz. This may be so; nevertheless, from its evident affinity
to the subopacus (which was taken at a very lofty elevation in
Gomera) and the mendicus (which is found on the Cumbre in Hierro),
I am now inclined to suspect that I must have met with it in some
higher district.
896. Laparocerus mendicus.
Laparocerus mendicus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 355 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), sub lapidibus in montosis graminosis
non infrequens.
Observed as yet only on the mountains in Hierro, the most western
of the Canarian Group, where I have captured it beneath stones in
open spots, both in the vicinity of Valverde and on the grassy
Cumbre which forms the summit of the island to the south of San
André.
897. Laparocerus gracilis.
Laparocerus gracilis, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 356 (1864).
Hatitat Canarienses (G'om.), in clivis saxosis inferioribus ad folia
Chrysanthema frutescentis, L., captus.
A slender and very distinct species which was captured by Mr.
Gray and myself in Gomera, during our visit to the Canaries in the
winter of 1858. It was taken on the rocky slopes of the low moun-
tain-ridge immediately outside, and to the north of, San Sebastian ;
and it appeared to be attached to the plants of the Chrysanthemum
frutescens, known locally as the ‘‘ Magarza.”
898. Laparocerus dispar.
Laparocerus dispar, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 357 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), sub lapidibus in aridis saxosis inferi-
oribus rarissimus.
A rather small Canarian Laparocerus (remarkable for the great
dissimilarity of its sexes) which has been observed hitherto only in
the extreme north of Lanzarote—on the rocky ground between the
Salinas and the Risco; and probably, therefore, it is extremely scarce.
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899. Laparocerus debilis.
; Laparocerus debilis, Woll., Append. huj. op. 53.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 DD. Crotch semel deprehensus.
A single example of this Zaparocerus (from which my diagnosis,
given in the Appendix, has been drawn up) was captured by the
Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe, during their late expedition to the Ca-
naries ; and although it seems to be perfectly distinct from everything
else here enumerated, it is evident that further material must be
obtained before our knowledge of the species ¢ can be regarded as
satisfactory.
900. Laparocerus vestitus.
Laparocerus vestitus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 358 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub lapidibus in inferioribus latens.
Rather a common Laparocerus at low elevations in Teneriffe, where
it occurs beneath stones in dry and cindery spots. It is abundant
around the Puerto Orotava, and tolerably so near S“ Cruz; but the
examples from the latter region, which I have indicated as the
“var. 3. affinis,” differ a little from those (regarded by me as typical)
from the former—though not sufficiently so, I think, to admit of
their being treated as specifically distinct.
901. Laparocerus tessellatus.
Omias tessellatus?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.)72, pl. 1. £.15 (1838).
Laparocerus tessellatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 360 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), in intermediis editiori-
busque hine inde vulgaris.
One of the most widely spread of the Canarian Laparoceri—over
at any rate the central and western islands of the archipelago, being
locally abundant at intermediate and lofty altitudes (both in the
sylvan districts and above them). Though at all times small, it
varies a good deal in size—being for the most part more largely
developed within the wooded regions than elsewhere.
902. Laparocerus obsitus.
Laparocerus obsitus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 361 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis et precipue editioribus
parum vulgaris.
Apparently the representative in Grand Canary of the last species,
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which indeed it so closely resembles that I am not altogether satisfied
that it is more than an insular variety of it. It seems, merely, to
be (on the average) a little smaller than the tessellatus, and to have
its elytra rather more oblong, and densely beset with suberect sete
(or short stiffish hairs). Still, since its ally obtains in at all events
three of the islands without any appreciable change, it is scarcely
likely to become modified in a fourth one; and moreover we have
yet to ascertain that the ¢essellatus proper does not exist, simultane-
ously with the obsitus, in Grand Canary.
903. Laparocerus tenellus.
Laparocerus tenellus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 362 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (J'en.), in editioribus rarissimus.
A minute Canarian species, being the smallest of the Laparoceri
hitherto detected. I have seen but two examples of it, which were
taken by myself at a high elevation in Teneriffe—at the foot of the
Organo Rocks, above the Agua Mansa; and therefore it would
appear to be extremely scarce.
904. Laparocerus puncticollis.
Laparocerus puncticollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 362 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), inintermediis graminosis parce captus.
Found in Hierro, the most western island of the Canarian Group,
—the few examples of it which I have seen having been obtained by
myself.at the sides of the lower road between Valverde and El Golfo,
at an altitude of scarcely more than about 1000 feet above the sea.
905. Laparocerus indutus.
Laparocerus indutus, Woll., Append. hy. op. 53.
Halitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch parcissime repertus.
Although perfectly distinct from it, on much the same type as the
last species; but found in Gomera (instead of Hierro)—where three
examples of it were captured by the Messrs. Crotch, during their
late Canarian campaign.
906. Laparocerus compactus.
Laparocerus compactus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 359 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in editioribus rarissimus.
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Four specimens ‘of this insect were taken by myself, at a high
elevation, on the mountains of Grand Canary. In their curiously
compact and rather parallel outline and basally subemarginated elytra,
as well as in their thick, subtriangular rostra and their small and
comparatively sunken eyes, both the present species and the following
one differ considerably from the whole of the Laparocert with which
they are here associated, and would seem to approach the larger
members at the commencement of the genus, or even the Cyphoscelis
distorta; nevertheless, upon the whole, I think perhaps that it is
better to place them amongst the smaller forms than elsewhere.
907. Laparocerus sulcirostris.
Laparocerus sulcirostris, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 359 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), rarissimus; in locis similibus ac pre-
cedens,
Hitherto unique, a single specimen having been taken by myself
on the mountains of Grand Canary (in company with the preceding
species). It is indeed closely allied to the compactus, though I
believe that the many small distinctions which were pointed out in
my diagnosis will more than suffice to separate it from that insect.
(Subfam. XXIII, TRACHYPHLGIDES.)
Genus 271. ANEMOPHILUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 386 (1854).
908. Anemophilus crassus.
Anemophilus crassus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 386, tab. vii. f. 7 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 117 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” §*), inter lapillos lichenesque in rupium
fissuris editiorum tempore hiemali hinc inde vulgaris.
Observed only in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group,—where I
have met with it rather commonly during the winter months,
harbouring amongst lichen and small stones, within the crevices of
the exposed rocks of a tolerably high elevation.
909. Anemophilus subtessellatus.
Anemophilus subtessellatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 387 (1854).
» Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 117 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S”), una cum specie preecedente degens.
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Likewise Porto-Santan, and found in company with the last
species—to which indeed it is closely allied, |
910. Anemophilus trossulus.
Anemophilus trossulus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 388, tab. viii. f. 1 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat, Mad. Col, 117 (1857).
_ Habitat Maderenses (P% §%), sub lapidibus in aridis calcariis in-
ferioribus rarissimus.
Also a Porto-Santan insect, and apparently extremely rare, oc-
curring beneath stones in arid and calcareous spots of a rather low
elevation.
Genus 272. SCOLIOCERUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 3891-(1854).
911. Scoliocerus Madere.
Scoliocerus Maderze, Woll., Ins. Mad. 392, tab. viii. f. 2 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 117 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus plerumque in graminosis
paulo elevatis rarissimus.
Detected hitherto only in Madeira proper, where moreover it is
extremely rare—occurring beneath stones, for the most part in
open grassy spots of rather low and intermediate altitudes.
912. Scoliocerus curvipes.
Scoliocerus curvipes, Woll., Ins. Mad. 393 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 118 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in intermediis et editio-
ribus hine inde parum vulgaris.
Peculiar, likewise, to Madeira proper; but found usually at a
rather higher elevation than the last species, and also (though it is
extremely local) much more abundantly.
Genus 273. TRACHYPHLEUS. »
Germar, Ins. Spec. i. 403 (1824).
913. Trachyphleus scaber.
Curculio scaber, Linn., Fna Suec. 176 (1761).
Trachyphleeus scaber, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 490 (1834).
—— ——, Woll., Ins. Mad, 394 (1854).
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Trachyphloeus scaber, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 118 (1857).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 363 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen.), hine inde sub
lapidibus in intermediis.
This common European insect is widely spread over the interme-
diate elevations of Madeira proper, where it appears to be truly indi-
genous ; but at the Canaries it is extremely rare, the few specimens
which I have seen having been taken (by myself above the Agua
Garcia, and by the Messrs. Crotch and myself at Ycod el Alto) in
Teneriffe.
Genus 274. CAUNOPSIS.
Bach, Kafer-Fauna, 268 (1854).
914. Cxnopsis Waltoni.
Trachyphloeus Waltoni, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. vii. 115 (1843).
Ceenopsis Waltoni, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 335 (1862).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. Bewicke in cultis intermediis
semel capta.
The only example of this European Curculionid which I have yet
seen from these Atlantic islands was captured by the late Mr.
Bewicke in Madeira proper—at “the Mount,” above Funchal. It
is not unlikely that the species may have been introduced acci-
dentally from more northern latitudes—perhaps through the agency
of the English residents, who have long been in the habit of im-
porting boxes of plants (at intervals) to replenish their gardens.
Still this is but a conjecture; and it is probable, even if it be the
case, that the insect has at all events become established.
(Subfam. XXIV. PERITELIDES.)
Genus 275. LICHENOPHAGUS*.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 389 (1854).
* Fortunately it is not often that a species which has been established in the
Appendix of a volume has to be suppressed in the text; yet I am compelled in
the present instance to do so, from having been led into an unaccountable mis-
take concerning a Canarian Curculionid which was communicated a few months
ago by De Marseul. The individual in question being immature, and also re-
markably small, I failed to recognize it as the Atlantis tibialis, to which I am
now satisfied that it should be referred; and so I inadvertently described it asa
large, aberrant Lichenophagus, under the trivial name of incomptus. As implied
however in the Appendix, I did not feel at all satisfied about its affinities, and
even proposed for it (in consequence) a subgeneric title. Yet the recent trans-
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§ 1. Oorpus sat parvum; oculis minutis, rotundatis, prominentibus ;
funiculi art? 2° primo sub breviore. (Lichenophagi typici, insulis
Maderensibus proprii.)
915. Lichenophagus fritillus.
Lichenoph fritillus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 390, tab. viii. f. 1 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 117 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S), sub lapidibus in aridis saxosis necnon
inter lichenes in rupium fissuris crescentes hinc inde vulgaris.
Peculiar apparently to Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group,—
where it is locally abundant beneath stones in dry places, as well as
amongst the masses of lichen which fill up the crevices of the ex-
posed weather-beaten rocks. It being the species from which my
generic diagnosis was originally compiled, the ZL. fritillus must be
regarded as the type of the genus Lichenophagus.
916. Lichenophagus acuminatus.
BES WN acuminatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 391, tab. viii. f. 3 (1854).
» Ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 117 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Des.), rarissimus ; in locis similibus ac prece- .
dens. :
Hitherto I have observed this species only on the Deserta Grande,
of the Madeiran Group; though we may perhaps expect to meet with
it on the northern and southern Desertas likewise. It appears to
be extremely rare, and to occur in much the same kind of places as
the L. fritillus—of which it may be regarded as the Desertan repre-
sentative.
§ IL. Corpus majoris magnitudinis ; oculis parvis, ovalibus, demassis ;
Suniel art? 2° primo plus minus evidenter longiore. (Licheno-
phagi aberrantes, insulas Canarienses colentes. )
917. Lichenophagus auctus.
__ Lichenophagus auctus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 363 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), sub lapidibus in intermediis
mission by De Marseul of a second (and mature) specimen of the same species
has at once shown me that I fell into an error about the previous one, since both
of them appear to belong to a rather depauperated state of the A. tibialis which
is found in theisland of Hierro. As the original example moreover happened to
be a female one, its diagnostic characters were less conspicuous than would have
been the case had it pertained to the opposite sex. I would therefore erase in
toto the description of the L. incomptus, given at p. 55 of the Appendix to this
work.
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rarissimus. Exemplaria 4 Gomerd minus typica sunt, sed, nisi
fallor, Z. aucto vix omnino discedunt.
Taken by myself (though very sparingly) in Hierro, the most
western of the Canarian islands,—from beneath stones, about mid-
way between Port Hierro and Valverde. Independently of minor
distinctions, the species may easily be recognized by its compara-
tively swollen second funiculus-joint (which is, if anything, a trifle
larger than the first—not only in length, but even in breadth), by
its freedom from erect sete, and by the rudiments of an obscure
glabrous abbreviated keel which is more or less evident in the centre
of its prothorax behind. Two examples, however, which are now
before me, and which were captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera,
seem to be a little smaller, paler, and more deeply sculptured than
the Hierro ones, with their short central prothoracic keel rather
narrower and more acute (being less triangular, or noduliform), and
with their elytra (which, when denuded of the scales, are less
shining), more ovate, or more regularly narrowed anteriorly—being
more rounded off, but less obliquely-truncated, at the shoulders
(which are themselves consequently more sharp and porrect). But
although thus numerous, I do not think that any of these slight dif-
ferences are of much importance—more especially as the specimens
retain the essential characters (of the funiculus, &c.) which mark
the Z, auctus, and since moreover most of the Lichenophagi hitherto
detected seem to present some trifling secondary modifications indi-
cative of particular islands or localities, as will readily be seen by
a reference to their published diagnoses. So that I would not cite
this Gomeran insect as more than an insular phasis of the Hierro
one; though I will (briefly) enunciate it below, giving it a sub-
specific name, in the event of further material proving it to be truly
distinct*.
918, Lichenophagus tesserula.
Lichenophagus tesserula, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 364 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), plerumque in subinferioribus hine inde
vulgaris.
* This Gomeran Lichenophagus, which I believe to be a modification of the
auctus, may be recorded in the following short formula :—var. 6. amplificata
[an species?]. Paulo minor, pallidior profundiusque sculpturata, carinula
prothoracica abbreviata posticé. angustiore, acutiore, minus triangulariter nodu-
liformi, elytris magis ovatis, versus humeros facilius sive magis «qualiter an-
gustatis (i.e. minus oblique truncatis, angulis ipsis humeralibus acutius sub-
porrectis), sub squamis magis opacis.
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A Canarian Lichenophagus which has been observed hitherto only
in Teneriffe, where it is common beneath stones in certain spots of
a rather low altitude—particularly around the Villa and Puerto of
Orotava.
919. Lichenophagus persimilis.
Lichenophagus persimilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 365 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zen., Palma), sub lapidibus in intermediis
occurrens.
Also Teneriffan, and very closely allied to the last species; but
found at a higher elevation (my examples having been taken at
Ycod el Alto), and differing in a few small but constant particulars
which have been fully alluded to in the published diagnosis. I also
met with it sparingly in the island of Palma, in the Barranco above
S* Cruz; but the Palman individuals, which represent the “ var.
B. seriesetosa”’ of my description, differ from the Teneriffan ones in
having their longitudinal rows of short sete somewhat longer and
paler (and therefore more apparent).
920. Lichenophagus subnodosus.
Lichenophagus subnodosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 366 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Hierro), in intermediis presertim sylva-
ticis degens. .
Not uncommon at intermediate and rather lofty altitudes in
Teneriffe and Hierro, of the Canarian Group, particularly within
the sylvan and subsylvan districts. The examples from Hierro,
taken by myself and the Messrs. Crotch, and representing the “ var.
B. subcalva” of my diagnosis, differ from the Teneriffan ones in
having the sete of their elytra considerably shorter; but I can
detect nothing about them to warrant the suspicion that they are
specifically distinct.
_ 921. Lichenophagus sculptipennis.
Lichenophagus sculptipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 867 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma, Hierro), in intermediis minus frequens.
Found in Palma and Hierro, of the Canarian Group, and in
some respects intermediate (as will be gathered by a reference to its
diagnosis) between the L. subnodosus and wnpressicollis. Further
material must decide whether it can be regarded as an extreme state
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of either of them ; meanwhile I believe that its recorded distinctions
(particularly those of sculpture) are quite sufficient to necessitate its
isolation. At the same time I should add that three examples now
before me, which were taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Hierro, seem
to have their elytral punctures (although very large) less enormous
than is the case in the Palman type.
922. Lichenophagus impressicollis.
Lichenophagus impressicollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 368 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in lauretis humidis editioribus hine
inde parum vulgaris.
A fine Canarian species which I have observed hitherto only in
the laurel-woods of Teneriffe, where it occurs in damp and shady
spots of a rather high elevation. Indeed all my specimens were
obtained on the north-eastern mountains of that island—at Las
Mercedes, above Taganana, and towards Point Anaga.
923, Lichenophagus buccatrix.
Lichenophagus buccatrix, Woll., Append. huj. op. 54.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in locis valde elevatis 4 DD. Crotch
parce lectus.
A large and most singular Canarian Lichenophagus which was
taken sparingly by the Messrs. Crotch at a high elevation in Gomera,
by beating plants of Sedum on Monte Fuerte—one of the loftiest
mountains above Hermigua*.
(Subfam. XXV. TANYMECIDES.)
Genus 276. THYLACITES.
Germar, Jns. Spec. i. 410 (1824).
* Somewhat in this position, and probably under the subfamily Cyphides, I
may allude to a reputed Teneriffan weevil, the Curculio cribrarius of Olivier—
a rather large species, which Dejean (and, after him, Schonherr, who appears,
however, never to have examined it) placed in the genus Geonemus. Neverthe-
less to the latter it clearly does not belong; and M. Jekel has suggested that it
has probably much more in common with the South-African group Catamonus.
But be this as it may, I feel almost certain that Olivier was mistaken as to
its habitat, and that the insect, so far from being Teneriffan, is not even a
Canarian one. For further remarks on this question, as well as for a diagnosis
of the Curculionid referred to (the original type having been lent me by M.
Chevrolat), vide p. 569 of my Canarian Catalogue.
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924. Thylacites obesulus.
‘Thylacites obesulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 374 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), rarissimus; in aridis submaritimis
arenosis semel tantum deprehensus.
A single example, which I took in Lanzarote of the Canarian
Group, is all that I have yet seen of this distinct Thylacites. It
was captured on a low sandy ridge, immediately behind the sea-
beach, about a mile to the south of Arrecife.
Genus 277. HERPYSTICUS,
Germar, Ins. Spec. i. 413 (1824).
925. Herpysticus eremita.
Curculio eremita, Oliv., Ent. vy. 85, 321, tab. 24. f. 383 (1807).
Herpysticus lesicollis, "Germ., Ins. Spec. i. 413, tab. 2. f. 3 (1824).
, Schin., Gen. et Spee. Pere i, 556 (1833).
eremita, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 72 (1838).
— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 370 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), sub lapidibus in
aridis preecipue in inferioribus atque in locis paululum elevatis
latens.
A Canarian insect, which is the largest of all the Curculionidae
hitherto detected in these numerous Atlantic islands. It is likewise
extremely variable, not only in size but also in the greater or less
development of its pubescence—which is for the most part barely
traceable (or even totally obsolete), though sometimes quite distinct,
and at others elongate and conspicuous, the three states however
(corresponding to the a, (3, and y of my diagnosis) passing into each
other, apparently, by imperceptible gradations. It is principally in
Grand Canary that its tendency to become clothed is most evident—
even the comparatively bald examples in that island being seldom
entirely free from traces of a slight additional pile, whilst the indi-
viduals from certain sandy and calcareous spots are often densely
covered with erect hairs.
Assuming therefore that none of these (more or less clothed)
states have any real claim for specific separation, I may add that
the H. eremita appears to be a common insect throughout the low
and intermediate altitudes of Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and
Palma; and we may be pretty sure that it must exist in Hierro
likewise, though as yet it does not happen to have been observed
there.
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926. Herpysticus calvus.
Herpysticus eremita, Hart. [nec Olw.], Geolog. Verhilin. Lanz. und
Fuert, 141, 142.
—- calvus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 372 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in locis similibus ac pre-
cedens.
Found in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where it would appear to
take the place of the H. eremita which is so widely diffused over the
more central and western parts of the Canarian archipelago. This
being the case, it is almost impossible to resist the inquiry as to
whether the calvus may not in reality be but a modification of the
(essentially variable) eremita peculiar to those two eastern islands.
Without wishing to record my belief that such is by any means im- —
possible, I will merely add that I have given the reasons, in my
Canarian Catalogue, why I think it is more likely that the calvus is
a truly distinct (though nearly allied) species.
927. Herpysticus oculatus.
Herpysticus oculatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 373 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), in intermediis aridis caleariis degens.
Observed hitherto only in Lanzarote, of the Canarian . Group,
where it occurs beneath stones in dry calcareous spots of interme-
diate altitudes; but we may expect to meet with it in Fuerteventura
likewise.
The remarks under the preceding species are perhaps equally ap-
plicable here; for the H. oculatus bears much the same kind of
relation to the calvus that the latter does to the eremita.
(Subfam. XX VI. NAUPACTIDES.)
Genus 278. SITONA.
Germar, Ins. Spec. i. 414 (1824).
928. Sitona gressorius.
Curculio gressorius, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ti. 465 (1792),
Sitona gressoria, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 72 (1838).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 403 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 119 (1857).
Sitones gressorius, Jd., Cat. Can, Col. 374 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Jen., Gom., Palma,
Hierro), foliis Lupini thermas, Forsk., in intermediis gaudens.
CURCULIONID&. gan
The S. gressorius of southern Europe is widely spread over these
Atlantic islands, where it occurs principally at intermediate eleva-
tions and on the foliage of Lupines (Lupinus thermis). It has been
taken in Madeira proper, as well as in Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma,
and Hierro, of the Canarian Group.
929. Sitona latipennis.
Sitones latipennis, Schdn., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 99 (1834).
Sitona verrucosa ?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 72 (1838).
latipennis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 404 (1854).
. , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 119 (1857).
Sitones latipennis, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 375 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.), folia
Geniste presertim scoparie, L., in intermediis editioribusque
destruens.
Rather abundant locally at intermediate and lofty altitudes in
Madeira proper, where it occurs on the foliage of the common
Broom (Genista scoparia, L.); and I have taken it under similar
circumstances in Grand Canary and Teneriffe, of the Canarian
Group. The specimens from the latter islands differ from the Ma-
deiran ones in having the pile with which their elytra are studded
usually longer and more erect; but this is not always the case, and
I am satisfied that it is a mere geographical tendency of no specific
signification. The insect is stated by Schénherr to be found in
Portugal. |
930. Sitona punctiger.
Sitones punctiger, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 220 (1863).
—— — , Ia., Cat. Can. Col. 376 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus in aridis arenosis
et calcarlis parce degens.
This large Sitona I have observed hitherto only in Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group,
where moreover it would appear to be rare. It occurs for the most
part at low, but occasionally at intermediate altitudes—secreting
itself beneath stones in sandy and calcareous spots.
931. Sitona cambricus.
Sitona cambrica (Koby), Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iv. 140 (1831).
Sitones cribricollis, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 101 (1884).
Sitona cambrica, Woll., Ins. Mad, 405 (1854).
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Sitona cambrica, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 120 (1857).
Sitones cambricus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 376 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P’ S%) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.), sub
lapidibus, passim.
A European Sitona which is rather common in the east of Madeira
proper, as well as in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group; and we
may be pretty sure that it must occur on the Desertas likewise. In
the Canaries it is decidedly scarce, the few specimens which I have
yet seen having been taken by myself in Grand Canary and Teneriffe.
932. Sitona lineatus.
Curculio lineatus, Linn., Fna Suec. 183 (1761).
Sitona lineata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 406 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 120 (1857).
Sitones lineatus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 376 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P#? S®) et Canarienses(Can., Ten., Pala),
preecipue in cultis; forsan ex Europa introductus.
This common European insect will most likely be found to be
universal (or nearly so) throughout these Atlantic islands, where
very probably it has become established from more northern latitudes.
It occurs for the most part about corn-fields, and in other cultivated
grounds. It is rather abundant in Madeira proper and Porto Santo,
of the Madeiran Group; and I have taken it in Grand Canary, Tene-
riffe, and Palma, of the Canaries.
933. Sitona humeralis.
Sitona humeralis (Kby), Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iv. 1388 (18381).
Sitones promptus, Schon., Gen. et Spec. Cure. ii. 118 (1884).
Sitona humeralis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 407 (1864).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 120 (1857).
Sitones humeralis, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 377 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S%) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), ple-
rumque in aridis calcariis inferioribus late sed parce diffusus.
Likewise a common European species, and one which is perhaps
more widely spread over these Atlantic Groups than any of the Sitone
hitherto detected. Yet it is nowhere abundant—though with the
appearance of being more truly indigenous than any of the remainder,
except perhaps the punctiger and seriesetosus. It occurs for the most
part at rather low elevations, and in dry or calcareous spots. Ihave
taken it in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, as well as in the whole
seven islands of the Canarian archipelago.
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934. Sitona seriesetosus.
Sitones seriesetosus, Schdn., Gen. et Spec. Cure. vi. 277 (1840).
setiger, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. xi. 221 (1863).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 378 (1864).
seriesetosus, Allard, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. iv. 358 (1865).
Habitat Canarienses (in Palma sola haud observatus), aridos inferiores
ubique colens.
Abundant (chiefly in dry spots, and at low elevations) throughout
the Canarian Group, where we may be quite sure that it is universal ;
for although it does not happen to have been observed in Palma, it
is impossible to doubt that it must exist there—no less than it does
in the other six islands of the archipelago, in all of which I have
myself captured it.
I have not been able to procure a type of the Mediterranean S.
seriesetosus, for inspection, but in my late Catalogue I called attention
to several particulars in which the Canarian species differs entirely
from at any rate Schénherr’s diagnosis of the former. As, however,
I sent examples to M. Allard, and he has identified them with the
Mediterranean insect, I have suppressed the name of setiger in favour
of the one which has the priority. Nevertheless I must remark that
if this Canarian Sitona be positively conspecific with the seriesetosus,
the published description of the latter is so inaccurate as to be ab-
solutely worthless.
M. Allard records the S. seriesetosus (nominally, on my authority)
as Madeiran; but this is a mistake, for I expressly mentioned that
the examples which I gave him were from the Canaries. The insect
(so far as observed hitherto) does not occur in the Madeiran Group*.
(Subfam. XXVII. BRACHYDERIDES.)
Genus 279. BRACHYDERES.
Schénherr, Cure. Disp. Meth. 102 (1826).
935. Brachyderes rugatus.
Brachyderes rugatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 379 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), ad folia floresque Pini canariensis in
pinetis editioribus vulgaris.
* The Sitona setuliferus of southern Europe and northern Africa was described
in Schonherr’s work from an example in the possession of M. Chevrolat, said to
have come from “ Teneriffe,’—a habitat which has consequently been again cited,
by M. Allard, in a late revision of the Sitone. M. Chevrolat having kindly
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Found at a high elevation in Palma, of the Canarian Group, where
it is attached to the foliage and flower-cones of the Pinus canariensis
in the ancient Pinals.
936. Brachyderes sculpturatus.
Brachyderes sculpturatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 379 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Likewise Canarian, and found under precisely similar cireum-
stances as the last species—only in Grand Canary and Teneriffe in-
stead of Palma. This being the case, it is impossible to feel quite
certain that the Palman insect is more than an insular modification
of the present one. Yet it undoubtedly possesses characters (though
perhaps of only. slight importance) which immediately separate it
from the sculpturatus ; and I do not believe, therefore, that we have
sufficient grounds for assuming it to be a local variety of the latter.
Genus 280. STROPHOSOMUS.
(Billberg) Schén., Cure. Disp. Meth. 97 (1826).
937. Strophosomus coryli.
Curculio coryli, Fab., Syst. Ent. 148 (1775).
. Strophosomus coryli, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iv. 126 (1881).
Cneorhinus coryli, Schén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. i. 535 (1833).
Strophosomus coryli, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vy. 455 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. Moniz primum detectus.
The common European S. coryli was detected by Senhor Moniz,
near Funchal, in Madeira proper; and it was captured subsequently
by the late Mr. Bewicke—“ on oaks in flower, at the Mount ;” but
it has not yet been observed in any of the other islands. It is far
from unlikely that it may have become established, perhaps recently,
from more northern latitudes.
granted me the loan of his type, I was enabled to give a diagnosis of it in a foot-
note of my Canarian Catalogue; but I there stated, and now repeat, that I am
far from satisfied that the species does truly occur in those islands. Geographi-
cally there is no reason why it should not; nevertheless as there is not a trace of
it in the enormous amount of material which has been brought together by various
naturalists during the last few years, and since it is associated in Chevrolat’s col-
lection with another weevil (the Catamonus? cribrarius) which I have been com-
pelled to rejeet as Canarian, I feel that I have not sufficient evidence for its ad-
mission into the fauna, though it seems at all events desirable to notice it as a
possible member of the Atlantic Coleoptera.
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Fam. 53, ANTHRIBIDZ.
Genus 281. XENORCHESTES.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 417 (1854).
938. Xenorchestes saltitans.
Xenorchestes saltitans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 418, tab. viii. f. 8 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Cot, 122 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo in lauretis humidis edi-
tioribus rarissimus.
Peculiar to Madeira proper, where it is extremely rare, occurring
for the most part beneath loosened bark in the damp laurel-woods
of intermediate and lofty elevations. It is one of the most extra-
ordinary of the Atlantic Coleoptera, though, in its subsaltatorial
habits and general structure, it has an evident affinity with the Eu-
ropean genus Choraqus.
Fam. 54, AGLYCYDERIDZ.
Genus 282. AGLYCYDERES.
Westwood, tx Proc. Ent. Soc. Lond. clxxix (1863).
939. Aglycyderes setifer.
Aglycyderes setifer, Westw., loc. cit. (1863).
— —,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 385 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), vel in caulibus Huphorbiarum
‘ putridis vel sub cortice Ficorwm arido laxo hinc inde congregans.
A most anomalous little beetle which has been taken in the whole
seven islands of the Canarian archipelago. I feel sure that it is
attached exclusively to the Euphorbias in at all events its earlier
states; though, unlike most of the Huphorbia-infesting species, the
perfect insect is found in various situations—particularly beneath
the bark of old fig-trees, where I have observed it in profusion.
But in all such instances the trees were in the immediate vicinity of
Euphorbias ; whilst the fact of its having been captured abundantly,
both by myself and the Messrs. Crotch, actually within the putrid
stalks of the Z. canariensis would go far to establish its mode of life.
I have met with it in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura (or rather on the
rock of Lobos, off the extreme north of that island), Grand Canary,
Teneriffe, and Palma; whilst in Gomera and Hierro it was obtained
by the Messrs. Crotch.
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340 BRUCHID&.
Fam. 55. BRUCHIDZ.
Genus 283. BRUCHUS.
Geoffroy, Ins. de Paris, i. 163 (1762).
940. Bruchus pisi.
Bruchus pisi, Linn., Syst. Nat. i. ii. 604 (1767).
» Schin., Gen. et Spec. Cure. i. 57 (1883).
Fabee ?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 71 (1838).
pisi, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 380 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in cultis et
granariis sat vulgaris.
The European B. pist is widely spread over these Atlantic Groups,
where it has doubtless become established from higher latitudes.
It occurs more particularly in pea-fields, but may be found in cul-
tivated spots generally—as well as in granaries and about houses.
It has been taken in Madeira proper, and in the whole seven islands
of the Canarian archipelago. |
941. Bruchus rufimanus.
Bruchus rufimanus, Schdén., Gen. et Spec. Cure. i. 58 (1833).
» Woll., Ins. Mad, 419 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 123 (1857).
——,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 381 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), preecipue in
cultis.
A more abundant European Bruchus than the B. pisi, and one
which has probably (like the latter) become naturalized in these
Atlantic Groups, from more northern countries. It occurs for the
most part about houses and cultivated grounds—under which cir-
cumstances it has been taken in Madeira proper, as well as in the
whole seven of the Canarian islands.
942. Bruchus terminatus.
Bruchus terminatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 381 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in intermediis parce captus.
Two specimens of this Bruchus were captured by myself in Tene-
riffe—on the mountains above 8“ Cruz; and a third is now before
me, taken (likewise in Teneriffe) by the Messrs. Crotch, which seems
to differ from my own, merely, in being free from the small, robust,
upwardly-directed, subbifid spine, or process, at the inner apical
BRUCHID&. 341
angle of its intermediate tibia. Unless, therefore, this latter example
be the representative of a distinct species, in all probability it will
prove to be a female of the B. terminatus—the pair from which my
diagnosis was drawn up having been males.
943. Bruchus subellipticus.
Bruchus subellipticus, Woill., Ins. Mad. 420 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 123 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in domibus granariisque interdum vul-
garis.
Found about houses and granaries in Madeira proper, sometimes
in profusion, being more particularly attached to dried beans. In
all probability, therefore, it is an introduced species ; nevertheless I
have not been able to satisfy myself that it is known elsewhere.
944. Bruchus Teneriffx.
Bruchus Teneriffze (Steven), Schin., Gen. et Spec. Cure. v. 105 (1839).
—— ——,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 382 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma), floribus Spartii ac Cytise
in intermediis et preesertim editioribus gaudens.
A common (and truly indigenous) Bruchusin the higher altitudes
of the Canarian Group, where it occurs principally on the blossoms
of the Cytisus proliferus and the Spartium nubigena. It is found
likewise in the intermediate districts, though it is far more abun-
dant from about 7000 to 9000 feet above the sea—in the regions of
the “ Retama.” It has been taken in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and
Palma.
945. Bruchus lichenicola.
Bruchus lichenicola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 421, tab. viii. f. 9 (1854).
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 123 (1857).
—— floricola, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 383 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P% S, Ilheo Chéio, Des.) et Canarienses (in
Palma sola haud observatus),vel ad flores varios vel inter lichenes
in rupium fissuris crescentes late diffusus.
This very minute Bruchus is widely spread over these Atlantic
Groups, where I have little doubt that it will be found ultimately to
be quite universal. It is a truly indigenous species—either occurring
on flowers, or else secreting itself (particularly during the winter
season) amongst the masses of lichen which fill up the crevices of
the exposed weather-beaten rocks at intermediate altitudes. Under
342 CERAMBICIDZ.
the latter circumstances I have taken it abundantly in Porto Santo
and on the two northern Desertas, of the Madeiran archipelago ;
whilst Palma (where, however, we may be quite sure that it exists) is
the only one of the seven Canarian islands in which it does not happen
to have been captured. Its detection in Gomera is due to the recent
researches of the Messrs. Crotch.
In my last published Catalogue I regarded the Canarian ex-
amples of this Bruchus as specifically distinct from the Madeiran
ones; but a careful inspection of fresh material has since convinced
me that the very small differential characters on which my diagnosis
was made to depend are quite insufficient to indicate more than a
most trifling geographical phasis of the insect—some of them indeed
being perhaps sexual, rather than specific. But most of the Bruchi
are so eminently variable, both in size and general development,
that the only thing to be surprised at is that there should not be a
greater amount of discrepancy than is really the case between the
representatives of the B. lichenicola in the two Groups.
946. Bruchus antennatus.
Bruchus antennatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 383 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma), in pinetis editioribus ra-
rissimus.
This singularly long-horned Bruchus appears to be confined (so
far as I have observed hitherto) to the higher altitudes of the Cana-
rian Group, where it occurs sparingly in the regions occupied by the
Pinals ; though whether it is positively attached to the fir trees I
have not sufficient evidence to decide. At any rate, I have taken it
in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma,—in every instance, either
amongst or near the Pinus canariensis.
Fam. 56. CERAMBICIDZ.
Genus 284, STROMATIUM.
Serville, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iii. 80 (1834).
947. Stromatium unicolor.
Callidium unicolor, Oliv., Ent. iv. 70. 58, pl. 7. £. 84 (1795).
—— strepens, Fab., Ent. Syst. v. Suppl. 150 (1798).
Stromatium unicolor, Woll., Ins. Mad. 423 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 128 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), introductum ; hinc inde in domibus.
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A Longicorn of Mediterranean latitudes which occurs sparingly
in and about houses in Madeira proper, where it has doubtless been
established from more northern countries.
Genus 285. HYLOTRYPES.
Serville, Joc. cit. 77 [script. Hylotrupes] (1834).
948. Hylotrypes bajulus.
Cerambyx Bajulus, Linn., Fna Suec. 489 (1746).
Callidium Bajulus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 62 (1838).
Hylotrupes Bajulus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 125 (1857).
Hylotrypes bajulus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 386 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen.), circa domos in
oppidis parce oceurrens; certe ex alienis introductus.
This widely spread European insect has established itself both at
the Madeiras and Canaries, in both of which it would however
appear to be scarce. It occurs in and about the houses of Funchal,
in Madeira proper; and I have taken it, in similar situations, at
S* Cruz in Teneriffe.
Genus 286. PHYMATODES.
Mulsant, Longic. de France, 47 (1840).
949. Phymatodes variabilis.
Cerambyx variabilis, Zinn., Fna Suec. 669 Gh
Phymatodes variabilis, Muls., loc. cit. 47 (1840).
—— ——,, Woll., Ins. Mad. 425 Fogel
— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 126 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo in castanetis intermediis
parce latens ; forsan ex Europa introductus.
Found sparingly in the chestnut-woods of intermediate elevations
in Madeira proper, where most likely it has been introduced acci-
dentally from higher latitudes. I have observed it principally at
S* Anna, in the north of the island.
Genus 287. BLABINOTUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 426 (1854).
950. Blabinotus spinicollis.
Blabinotus spinicollis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 426, tab. ix. f. 1 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat..Mad. Col. 126 (1857).
—— — , Iid., Cat. Can. Col. 886 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), sub
cortice laxo in lauretis humidis editioribus parce latens.
341A CERAMBICIDA.
A truly indigenous Longicorn both at the Madeiras and Canaries,
where it occurs in the damp laurel-woods of intermediate and rather
lofty elevations. It is not uncommon in Madeira proper; and I
have met with it, beneath the loosened bark of old trees, in Teneriffe
and Palma, of the Canarian Group; whilst in Gomera it was found
by the Messrs. Crotch.
Genus 288. OXYPLEURUS.
Mulsant, Longic. de France, 57 (1840).
951. Oxypleurus Bewickii.
Blabinotus Bewickii, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 126 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus; sub cortice Pinorum mox
supra urbem Funchalensem 4 Dom. Bewicke deprehensus.
Detected in Madeira proper by the late Mr. Bewicke, who captured
several examples of it beneath the bark of old pine trees (in his
garden at the Palmeira) above Funchal. .
952. Oxypleurus pinicola.
Oxypleurus LHe ony Woll., Journ. of Ent, ii, 102 (1863).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 386 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in cono quodam Pini canariensis semel
repertus.
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The only example which I have yet seen of this Oxypleurus was
taken by myself from the interior of a dried cone of the Pinus canari-
ensisin Palma, of the Canarian Group, where it may probably be looked
upon as the representative of the Madeiran 0. Bewickir. It is indeed
closely allied to that species, as well as to the O. Nodiert of southern
Europe ; but the characters which distinguish it from them both have
been fully pointed out in my Canarian Catalogue.
Genus 289. CRIOCEPHALUS.
Mulsant, Longic. de France, 63 (1840).
953. Criocephalus rusticus.
Cerambyx rusticus, Linn., Fna Suec. 492 (1746).
Callidium rusticum, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 62 (1888).
Criocephalus rusticus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 124 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 387 (1864).
—— pinetorum, Jd., ibid. 388 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des.) et Canarienses (T'en., Palma, Hierro),
truncos arborum antiquos emortuos in pinetis destruens.
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The European C. rusticus is widely spread over these Atlantic
‘Groups, where most likely it will be met with wherever there are
pine trees. In Madeira proper it may perhaps have originally been
naturalized from more northern countries, being found in the fir-
woods of a comparatively recent introduction which clothe large tracts
of the mountain-slopes towards the east and south of the island; and
it seems to have made its appearance even in the fir-plantation which
has been established within the last few years on the extreme summit
of the Deserta Grande, whence a specimen has been communicated
by the Baro do Castello de Paiva. But, on the other hand, it may
perhaps be truly indigenous to the Canaries, where it abounds in
the ancient Pinals of intermediate and lofty elevations. I have
taken it in Palma; and it has been captured by the Messrs. Crotch
in Teneriffe and Hierro.
A more critical comparison of the (immature) specimen, from
Palma, which I described under the trivial name of pinetorwm has
convinced me that it cannot properly be regarded as distinct from
the extremely variable C. rustecus..
Genus 290. HESPEROPHANES.
Mulsant, Longic. de France, 66 (1840).
954, Hesperophanes senex.
Trichoferus senex, Woll., Ins. Mad. 428, tab. ix. f. 3 (1854).
Hesperophanes senex, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 127 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can, Col, 388 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (7en.), lignum antiquum
precipue in inferioribus destruens.
Found about old wood in Madeira proper, principally at low ele-
vations and in cultivated spots; and a single example of it was ob-
tained by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva from a small, but accurate,
collection which was made many years ago in Teneriffe. Although
I have no reason to question the authenticity of that particular
specimen (but quite the reverse), I should add that it embodies all
the evidence that I yet possess for the occurrence of the H. senew in
the Canaries. |
955. Hesperophanes roridus.
Callidium (Hesperophanes) roridum, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.
62, pl. 1. f. 6 (1838). ; oie’,
Hesperophanes roridus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 389 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (sec. DD. Webb et Berthelot), mihi non obvius.
346 CERAMBICID.
I know nothing whatever about this insect except that it is figured
in the work of MM. Webb and Berthelot, and that the description of
even M. Brullé is sufficient to prevent its being identified (at all
events in both sexes) with any of the other Longicorns here enume-
rated. As no single remark of local interest is to be found, from
beginning to end, in the meagre list of Canarian Coleoptera which
M. Brullé elaborated for that gigantic History, I am of course un-
able to state in which of the seven islands the H. roridus is supposed
to have occurred. But it is far from unlikely that it was captured
in the town of S Cruz, in Teneriffe, (one of the most prolific collect-
ing-grounds of MM. Webb and Berthelot,) and that it was a mere
accidental importation from some other country. Judging however
from M. Brullé’s diagnosis, I think it is very probable that he has
regarded two distinct species as sexes of his Callidium roridum, one
of which might possibly be identical with my H. senew ; but as I
could get no sight of his types, when in Paris, I cannot state this
for certain.
Genus 291. CLYTUS.
Fabricius, Syst. Eleu, ii. $45 (1801).
956. Clytus arietis.
Leptura Arietis, Linn., Fna Suec. 695 (1761).
Clytus Arietis, Fab., Syst. Eleu. ii. 847 (1801).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 429 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 127 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus ; forsan ex alienis introductus.
Two specimens only of this common European Clytus have as yet
occurred, so far as I am aware, in these Atlantic islands. They were
both of them taken in Madeira proper—one (many years ago) by
the late Dr. Heineken, and the other (much more recently) by Mr.
Bewicke. Having been found near Funchal, it is probable that the
species (if indeed it be truly established, which I somewhat doubt)
has become naturalized accidentally from higher latitudes.
957. Clytus. Webbii.
Clytus 4-punctatus (var.) ?, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 837 (1792).
—— Webbii, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 63 (1838).
—— Webbei, Gory, Mon. des Clytus, 80 (1841).
—— Webbii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 389 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., sec. Dom. Webb), mihi non obvius.
As in the case of the Hesperophanes roridus, the occurrence in the
CERAMBICID. 347
Canaries of this Clytus (which is probably a mere variety of the com-
mon European 4-punctatus) rests on the most meagre and unsatis-
factory evidence. It appears that both Gory and M. Brullé cited it
as Teneriffan on the authority of a specimen in the collection of Mr.
Webb, who seems to have so confused its habitat as to have reported
it both for Madeira and the Canaries. But as I possess the most
conclusive evidence of Mr. Webb’s unpardonable inaccuracy in mix-
ing up his Madeiran and Canarian material, this perhaps is not to
be wondered at. My own belief is that the species pertains to neither
of these Atlantic Groups; though it is far from unlikely that an
accidentally imported example may have been captured by Mr. Webb
in one or the other of them, and afterwards described by Gory as a
distinct species. And I certainly should not have admitted the C.
Webbi into the present Catalogue at all, had it not already been cited
as Teneriffan in two separate works *.
958. Clytus erythrocephalus.
Callidium erythrocephalum, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 885 (1792).
Clytus erythrocephalus, Id., Syst. Eleu, ii. 8350 (1801).
—— ——,, Lap. et Gory, Mon. 20, tab. v. f. 23 (1835),
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), 4 Barone Castello de Paiva
communicatus.
It is a most remarkable fact that this strictly North-American
Clytus should occur in any of these Atlantic Groups—above all, on
the remote, wninhabited, and almost inaccessible rocks of the Salvages.
Yet a single example has lately been communicated by the Barao do
Castello de Paiva, who certainly obtained it from the larger (and
more northern) island—known as the Great Salvage ; and after a
careful comparison of it with American ones, I can see nothing to
warrant the suspicion that it is specifically distinct. The small raised
transverse lines on the disk and posterior region of its prothorax
differ a little, in shape and development, from those on the ordinary
type; but it is so little, and the insect is altogether so well defined,
that such slight discrepancies are scarcely worth alluding to, and
afford no evidence whatever of anything approaching to a specific
character.
As the existence of this Clytus on the Salvages is a unique fact,
it must probably be dependent upon something altogether excep-
* Cf. the remarks on this Clytus at pp. 389 and 390 of my Canarian Cata-
logue, as also the reasons for rejecting the C. griseus, which is quoted as Canarian
_ by MM. Gory and Brullé.
348 LAMIAD.
tional; and it seems far from unlikely therefore that the wreck
of an American vessel upon those dangerous rocks may have been
the occasion of timbers being cast on shore which were infested by a
wood-borer so eminently likely to attack recently-sawn planks. At
least some such solution as this, of a problem otherwise difficult, ap-
pears to me to be by no means impossible.
Genus 292, GRACILIA. 2,
Serville, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iii. 81 (1834).
959. Gracilia pygmaa.
Callidium pygmeum, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii, 323 (1792).
Obrium minutum, Steph., Ll. Brit. Ent. iv. 250 (1831).
Gracilia pygmeea, Muls., Longic. de France, 103 (1840).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 390 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Gom., Palma),
presertim in vimineis circa domos, hine inde haud infrequens.
The European G. pygmea is widely spread over these Atlantic
Groups, where in all probability it has become established from
higher latitudes. It occurs for the most part about houses, or in
their immediate neighbourhood, and seems to be attached principally
to different kinds of wicker- or basket-work—on the dry sticks, and
wood, of which it feeds. It has been found sparingly, around
Funchal, in Madeira proper, and, more commonly, in Fuerteven-
tura, Gomera, and Palma, of the Canaries. During my sojourn in
the last-mentioned island, I took it (at the Souces) emerging from
its perforations in the sides of some light open trays in which silk-
worms were being fed.
Fam. 57. LAMIADA:,
Genus 293. DEUCALION.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 430 (1864).
960. Deucalion Desertarum.
Deucalion Desertarum, Woll., Ins. Mad, 434, tab. ix. f. 2 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 127 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Des., Bugio), in summis insularum rarissimus.
This fine Longicorn has been detected hitherto only on the extreme
summits of the two southern Desertas, in the Madeiran Group, where
it is truly indigenous and of excessive rarity. Ihave taken it in
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both of those islands, from under stones and within the fissures of
the rocks; and on the southern one of them (or Bugio) a single
“specimen was found by the Rev. R. T. Lowe, whilst a second was
obtained from it by the Baréo do Castello de Paiva. Although the
few examples as yet brought to light have been captured either
beneath slabs of stone or in the crevices of the exposed rocks, there
can be no doubt that the insect is attached in reality to the stalks of
some of the shrubby plants (perhaps Euphorbias) which grow on
those remote islands.
961. Deucalion oceanicus.
Deucalion oceanicus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 433 (note) (1854).
— —,, Id., Journ. of Ent. i. 90 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. minorem, australem), 4 Dom. Leacock repertus.
Several specimens of this noble insect were captured by Mr. T. 8S.
_ Leacock, of Madeira, during 1851, on the southern island of the
Salvages—known as the “Great Piton.” Although taken under
stones, we may be pretty sure that their proper habitat must have
been (as in the case of the Leprosoma gibbum in the Canaries)
within the rotten stems of some plant—possibly of a Hupborbia or
Kleinia.
Genus 294. LEPROMORIS.
Pascoe, in Journ. of Ent. ii. 278 (1864).
962. Lepromoris gibba.
Leprosoma asperatum, Dej., Cat. 372 (1837).
Lamia gibba, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 62, pl. i. f.5 (1838).
Leprosoma asperatum, Thoms., loc. cit. 23 (1860).
gibbum, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i, 178 (1862).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 391 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Ten., Gom., Hierro), truncos Huphor-
biarum emortuos destruens.
Peculiar apparently to the Canarian archipelago, in all the islands
of which it will most likely be found to exist. Ihave taken it in
Fuerteventura and Teneriffe; in the latter of which, as well as in
Gomera and Hierro, it was captured by the Messrs. Crotch. It is
attached exclusively to the Euphorbias, and occurs for the most part
at intermediate altitudes. The generic title of Leprosoma (under
which it was described by M. Thomson in 1860) having been pre-
occupied by Baerensprung, I have been compelled to adopt the one
which was proposed for it subsequently by Mr. Pascoe.
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Genus 295. POGONOCHERUS.
(Megerle) Steph., Zid. Brit. Ent. iv. 233 (1831).
963. Pogonocherus hispidus.
Cerambyx hispidus, Zinn., Fna Suec. 484 (1761).
Prgdaseceds inetin Steph., loe. cit. 234 (1831).
, Muls., Longic. de France, 159 (1840).
—— —, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 128 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus; forsan ex Europa intro-
ductus.
Of this European insect I have seen hitherto but three specimens
from these Atlantic islands. They were all taken in Madeira proper
—two of them by Mr. Mason (I believe near Funchal), and the third
by the late Mr. Bewicke (off a myrtle on the summit of the Cabo
Giram). It is not unlikely that the species may have been natu-
ralized accidentally from some more northern country.
Genus 296. STENIDEA.
Mulsant, Coléopt. de France (Lamell. Suppl.) (1842).
964. Stenidea annulicornis.
Cerambyx annulicornis, Brullé, in W. et B. (Col.) 62, pl. 1. f. 3 (1838).
Blabinotus annulicornis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 179 (1862).
Stenidea annulicornis, Id., Journ: of Ent. ii. 108 (1863).
» Id., Cat. Can, Col. 391 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Gom., Hierro), sub cortice Huphorbiarum
laxo emortuo latens.
A Canarian Longicorn which seems to be attached to the dead
Euphorbias, at low and intermediate altitudes, beneath the loose
bark of which it is locally far from uncommon. It will probably be
found universally throughout the Group, though hitherto it has been
observed only in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro. I have taken it in
the first and third of those islands, and it was captured in the whole
three of them by the Messrs. Crotch.
965. Stenidea albida.
Cerambyx albidus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 62, pl. 1. f. 4 (1838).
Blabinotus albidus, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 180 (1862).
Stenidea albida, Id., Jowrn. of Ent. ii. 109 (1863).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 892 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten., Gom., Hierro?), in Yocis
similibus ac preecedens.
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Likewise Canarian, and of Huphorbia-infesting habits. Indeed it
occurs in exactly the same kind of places as the last species (to which
it is closely allied), and often in company with it. It will doubtless
be found universally throughout the Group, though hitherto it does
not happen to have been observed in either Grand Canary or Palma ;
but we may be pretty sure that it exists there, as it does in the
remaining five islands. I have captured it in Lanzarote, Fuerte-
ventura, and Teneriffe; and it was taken by the Messrs. Crotch in
Gomera and Hierro *.
966. Stenidea pilosa.
Blabinotus pilosus, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 181 (1862).
Stenidea pilosa, Id., Journ. of Ent. ii. 109 (1868).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 392 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), in Euphorbiis emortuis rarissima.
The few examples which I have seen of this Canarian Stenidea,
which I believe to be likewise attached to the Euphorbias, were
taken by Mr. Gray and myself in Lanzarote. In a paper on Euphor-
bian Coleoptera, I cited this and the two preceding species as Bla-
binott ; but their deflexed heads and more deeply emarginate eyes,
added to their apically acute (instead of securiform) palpi, and their
much longer antenne, assign them (equally with the following one)
to a different section of the Longicorns.
967. Stenidea Hesperus.
Stenidea Hesperus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. ii. 110 (1863).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 392 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), super folia Rumicis lunarie semel lecta.
Hitherto unique, a single example having been captured by my-
self in Hierro, the most western island of the Canarian Group. It
was beaten from a bush of the Rumex lunaria, at a low elevation
(scarcely indeed above the sea-level), on the ascent from Port Hierro
to Valverde; but whether it was in any way dependent on that
plant, or whether its presence there was merely accidental, I am of
course unable to decide. But, judging from analogy, I should sus-
pect, rather, that the species is of Hwphorbia-infesting habits.
* I have queried the existence of the S. albida in Hierro, because a series of
specimens now before me which were taken by the Messrs. Crotch in that island
have their distinctive characters (which consist chiefly in the colour and arrange-
ment of their clothing) so completely obliterated, through their having been pre-
served in alcohol and glycerine, that it is next to impossible to decide absolutely
. to which of these two closely-allied Stenidee some of them pertain. I feel almost
. certain, however, that Jo¢h species are represented.
352 CRIOCERIDZ.
Genus 297. AGAPANTHIA.
Serville, Ann, de la Soc. Ent. de France, iv. 35 (1835).
968. Agapanthia cardui.
Cerambyx cardui, Linn., Syst. Nat. (edit. 12) i. 632 (1767).
Saperda suturalis, Fab., Syst. Hleu. ii, 326 (1801).
Leptura suturalis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 63 (1838).
Agapanthia cardui, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 393 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma), precipue ad flores cardu-
orum tempore vernali in intermediis occurrens.
The A, cardui, of southern Europe and northern Africa, occurs
in the Canarian Group—where it is widely diffused, although no-
where very abundant. It is found at intermediate elevations, prin-
cipally on the flowers of Thistles; and it has been captured in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma.
Fam. 58. CRIOCERIDA:.
Genus 298. LEMA.
Fabricius, Ent. Syst. v. Suppl. 90 (1798).
969. Lema melanopa.
Chrysomela melanopa, Linn., Fina Suec. 573 (1761).
Lema melanopa, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 74 (1838).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 436 (1854).
—— ——,, I., Cat. Mad. Col. 129 (1857).
— — , Ia., Cat. Can. Col. 393 (1864).
— ——,, Hartung, Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S%®, Des.), Salvages (ins. majorem,
borealem), et Canarienses (ins. omnes), praecipue in cultis vulga-
tissima ; forsan ex Europa introducta.
This common European insect abounds throughout these Atlantic
Groups, where we may feel tolerably sure that it is universal. It
has been found in all the Madeiran islands except the northern and
southern Desertas, and in the whole seven of the Canarian archi-
pelago; and a specimen has been obtained, by the Bardo do Castello
de Paiva, even from the Great Salvage. Yet, although thus general,
T have little doubt that it has become established from more northern
countries ; for it is a remarkable fact that many of the species which
are met with in the greatest profusion, and at nearly every altitude,
are the most unmistakeably naturalized. It occurs chiefly in cultivated
spots, particularly corn-fields, at low and intermediate elevations.
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Genus 299. CRIOCERIS.
Geoffroy, Ins. des Env. de Paris, i. 237 (1764).
970. Crioceris asparagi.
Chrysomela asparagi, Linn., Fna Suec. 567 (1761).
Crioceris asparagi, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. ii. 10 (1792).
—~- ——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 437 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 129 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in cultis rarissima; forsan ex Europa
introducta.
I am doubtful whether this common European Crioceris should
any longer be included in the fauna of these Atlantic islands,—two
specimens, which were taken many years ago (near Funchal) in
Madeira proper by the late Dr. Heineken, embodying the entire
evidence, up to the present date, on which its claim for admission
rests. Still, as it has already been published as Madeiran, and since
it is certainly possible that it may be found to occur even on the
indigenous species of Asparagus, I will not venture to suppress it.
971. Crioceris nigropicta.
Crioceris nigropicta, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 394 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), rarissima; ad folia Arwndinis donacis
in intermediis parcissime deprehensa.
An extremely rare, and most elegant, species which I have ob-
served hitherto only in Grand Canary,—where I obtained four —
examples of it off some plants of the Arundo donax, at Mogan, in a
Barranco towards the south-west of that island.
Fam, 59. EU MOLPIDA.
Genus 300. PSEUDOCOLASPIS.
Laporte, Hist. Nat. des Ins. Col. ii. 514 (1840).
§ I. Scutellum subsemicirculare.
972. Pseudocolaspis divisa.
Pseudocolaspis divisa, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 394 (1864).
Hatatat Canarienses (Lanz.), sub lapidibus in aridis rarissima.
Observed hitherto only in the extreme north of Lanzarote, of the
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354 EUMOLPID&.
Canarian Group,—where it occurs (though very sparingly) on the
dry rocky ground at the base of the Risco, immediately behind the
Salinas. .
§ IL. Scutellum subquadratum.
973. Pseudocolaspis dubia.
Pseudocolaspis dubia, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 395 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), in intermediis rarissima.
The only three specimens which I have seen of this Canarian
Pseudocolaspis were taken by myself in the Rio Palmas, of Fuerte-
ventura.
974. Pseudocolaspis splendidula.
mitch cia is splendidula, Woll., Ann. Nat, Hist. ix. 442 CEBHs
d., Cat. Can, Col. 395 (1864),
Habitat Catena (Can., Ten., Palma, Hierro), i in inferioribus in-
termediisque occurrens,
Widely spread over the Canarian Group, where we may be pretty
sure that it occurs in all the islands except perhaps the two eastern
ones. It is found for the most part in hot sunny spots of low and
intermediate elevations (especially the former), frequenting the foliage
of various shrubs. I have taken it abundantly in the south of Grand
Canary, particularly in the sandy tract at Maspalomas (and, to a
certain distance, on the mountains which rise gradually to the north
of it), and likewise in the Barranco above 8 Cruz of Palma. In
Hierro it was captured by Mr. Gray—almost at the sea-level, on the
ascent to Valverde from Port Hierro; and in Teneriffe it was beaten
in profusion by Mr. G. R. Crotch off a Nectarine-tree, between
Matanza and the Villa of Orotava.
975. Pseudocolaspis obscuripes.
Pseudocolaspis obscuripes, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, ix. 441 (1862).
— — , Ld., Cat. Can. Col. 396 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), ad flores Cistorwm in montibus excelsis sat
copiose deprehensa.
Found at a high elevation in the mountains of Grand Canary,
where I captured it on Cistus-blossoms in a lofty Pinal of the central
district of Tarajana. It is closely allied to the splendidula; but,
apart from its different habits and range, it may be known from that
species by its obscurer surface (even the limbs, with the exception of
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the second antennal joint, being of a metallic black), by its somewhat
narrower tibiz, and by the short silvery pile of its elytra being rather
more evidently arranged in longitudinal rows*.
Fam, 60. CRYPTOCEPHALIDZ.
Genus 301. CRYPTOCEPHALUS,
Geoffroy, Hist. Abr. des Ins. de Paris, i. 232 (1762).
976. Cryptocephalus crenatus.
Cryptocephalus crenatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 456 (1854).
—— —, Ii, Cat. Mad. Col, 135 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hinc inde in graminosis herbidisque in-
termediis.
Detected hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it occurs spa-
ringly (in grassy places, and amongst dense herbage) at intermediate
altitudes.
977. Cryptocephalus nitidicollis.
Cryptocephalus nitidicollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 397 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), late sed parce diffusus. Ab ora
maritima usque ad 9000’ s. m., ascendit.
* The “ Colaspis barbara, Fab.’ (= Colaphus ater, Oliv., of the more modern
and correct catalogues), is admitted by M. Brullé into the meagre list of Canarian
Coleoptera which he compiled from the material of MM. Webb and Berthelot ;
and I think therefore that it should at all events be noted in the present place—
which is its proper one in a natural system. Although there is no reason (since
it is an insect of Mediterranean latitudes) why it should not occur at the Canaries
—hbeyond the fact of its not having been brought to light amongst the enormous
mass of specimens which have been collected (by myself, Mr. Gray, the Messrs.
Crotch, and other naturalists) during the last few years in that archipelago—I
nevertheless cannot admit it into the fauna without some kind of evidence beyond
that which is supplied by M. Brullé having merely inserted it (unaccompanied by a
word of information) into a short list which is only remarkable for its unparalleled
inaccuracy and its total silence on every single point of local or scientific interest.
And this course seems to be the more necessary on account of several other species
(such as the Hrodus ewropeus, the Akis acuminata, the Cicindela nilotica, &c.),
on which I have already had occasion to comment, being in a similar predica-
ment, and with every appearance of being mere importations from the African
coast. Moreover a simple /is¢ affords us no possible guarantee that the indivi-
dual (on the strength of which we may suppose that he admitted the C. barbara
into the fauna) was ever correctly identified by M. Brullé; whilst, judging from
the almost incredible proportion which are wrongly determined, amongst the
very few species which his catalogue contains, there is more than an average pro-
bability that the (so-called) ‘‘Colaspis barbara” which he there records was in
reality something entirely different. So that, until further evidence has been
obtained, it is impossible that I can safely regard the insect in question as a
Canarian one.
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356 CHRYSOMELID&.
Universal, though by no means abundant, throughout the Cana-
rian archipelago,—in the whole seven islands of which it has been
captured, occurring from the sea-level to an altitude of about 9000
feet. In the higher elevations it varies a good deal in colour—its
limbs, and the obscurer portions of its surface, becoming at times
nearly black. This is particularly the case with many of the speci-
mens which I have taken off the blossoms of the Retama, on the
upland Cumbres of Teneriffe.
978. Cryptocephalus puncticollis.
Cryptocephalus puncticollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 398 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in intermediis parce
degens.
Likewise Canarian, but perhaps somewhat scarcer than the last
species, occurring at intermediate altitudes. I have taken it in Tene-
riffe, Palma, and Hierro; and it was found by the Messrs. Crotch
(“above Hermigua, towards the Valle Hermoso”’) in Gomera.
Genus 302, STYLOSOMUS.
Suffrian, in Linn. Ent. iii. 146 (1848).
979. Stylosomus biplagiatus.
Stylosomus biplagiatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 399 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), ad folia Tamaricis gallice in intermediis
deprehensus.
The present Canarian Stylosomus, which appears to be quite dis-
tinct from the European S. tamarisci, I took rather abundantly in
Fuerteventura—off shrubs of the Tamarix gallica, in the Rio Palmas ;
but it has not yet been observed elsewhere.
Fam. 61. CHRYSOMELIDA,
Genus 303. CHRYSOMELA.
Linneeus, Syst. Nat. edit. 1. (1735).
980. Chrysomela sanguinolenta.
Chrysomela sanguinolenta, Zinn., Fna Suec. 165 (1761).
sanguinea, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 73 (1838).
—— lucidicollis?, Kiist, Kaf. Ewrop., ii. 73 (1844). :
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Chrysomela sanguinolenta, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz, und Fuert.
141, 142,
— —.,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 399 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Gom. sola haud observata), plerumque in
subinferioribus occurrens,
Doubtless universal throughout the Canarian Group, in all the
islands of which it has been taken except Gomera—where, never-
theless, we may be pretty sure that it exists. It appears to be
tolerably common in the more eastern islands (occurring principally
at rather low elevations), and to become scarcer as we approach the
western ones. Its detection in Hierro is due to the late researches
of the Messrs. Crotch. » |
The Canarian examples differ a little from the ordinary European
type, and may perhaps be referable to the C. lucidicollis of Kuster ;
but as the latter is acknowledged to be a mere variety of the sangut-
nolenta, there is no reason for suspecting that the Canarian form is
specifically distinct.
| 981, Chrysomela regalis,
Chrysomela bicolor, Fub. [nec Linn.], Syst. Ent. 95 (1775).
— regalis, Oliv., Ent. v. 91. 538, tab. vii. f. 98 (1807).
— canariensis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 73 (1838).
regalis, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
—— bicolor, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 400 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), sub lapidibus in inferi-
oribus intermediisque minus frequens.
The C. regalis of Mediterranean latitudes occurs, though locally,
in at any rate the eastern portion of the Canarian Group ; but it has
not yet been observed in the central and western islands. It has
been taken in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Grand Canary—
occurring beneath stones, principally at rather low elevations*.
982. Chrysomela obsoleta.
Chrysomela obsoleta, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 73 (1838).
— ——,, Hart., Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 401 (1864). |
Halntat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.?), preecipue in sylvaticis editioribus.
* T have indeed received the C. regalis from Paris with the label “ Teneriffe ”
attached to it ; but as it appears to be a custom of certain continental entomo-
logists to cite all Canarian insects as Teneriffan when they do not know the pre-
cise hahitat, and since species undoubtedly from Lanzarote have been communi-
cated at the same time, bearing this universal appendage, I do not consider the
evidence afforded by a label of that kind as worth notice.
358 _CHRYSOMELID&.
A Canarian Chrysomela which is widely spread over the inter-
mediate and rather lofty elevations of Teneriffe, where it occurs
principally in sylvan spots. I have not myself detected it in any of
the other islands; but a single example was communicated by Dr.
Crotch, obtained (as he believes) in Gomera during his first sojourn
there in 1862. | |
M. Hartung cites the C. obsoleta as found in Lanzarote; but I
have not the slightest hesitation in regarding this habitat as erro-
neous—the species being emphatically a sylvan one and confined
to the central portion of the archipelago. The mistake must
undoubtedly have arisen from his having failed to take sufficient
precautions against the after-intermixture of the material which he
collected in the various islands,—a fact on which I have already
been compelled to comment, in the case of several insects concerning
the localities of which there could be no room for question. It isa
grievous misfortune for the subject of topographical distribution
when travellers omit to take that amount of care in the separation
of their specimens which can alone enable them, afterwards, to
report faithfully on the exact districts in which the latter were found.
983. Chrysomela fortunata.
Chrysomela fortunata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 402 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in montibus semel capta.
A single example of this Chrysomela, taken by myself in Palma
of the Canarian Group (on the mountains above 8 Cruz), embodies
all that I know about the species of which it is the exponent. I
scarcely think that it can represent any insular phasis of the obsoleta ;
nevertheless until further material has been obtained for inspection,
it would be unsafe to regard its diagnosis as satisfactorily established.
984. Chrysomela rutilans.
Chrysomela rutilans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 402 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (G'om.), rarissima.
A noble Canarian species which has been’ found hitherto only in
Gomera. It was taken by Mr. Gray and myself in the Barranco
above San Sebastian, and recently in greater abundance by the
Messrs. Crotch. Its large size, and brassy, unalutaceous, brilliant
surface, added to its subquadrate and considerably developed protho-
rax (which is very deeply impressed on either side), will at once
abundantly distinguish it.
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\
985. Chrysomela gemina.
ies gemina et nitens, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. se ) 73, 74
—— ——, Woll.,Cat. Can. Col. 403 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (J'en., Gom., Palma), in inferioribus interme-
diisque sat vulgaris.
Likewise a Canarian Chrysomela, and perhaps the commonest of
the species hitherto detected—even whilst not the most widely
spread. I have taken it in Teneriffe and Palma; and it was found
in Gomera by the Messrs. Crotch. It attaches itself to various
plants. Thus, in Teneriffe, it was captured abundantly by Mr. Gray
and myself upon the Lavandula abrotanoides, near the Puerto Oro-
tava; and I subsequently met with a bush of Bystropogon, above
Taganana, literally sparkling with it,—a fact of which I have seen
the exact counterpart at Madeira, in the case of the C. onychina.
And near 8“ Cruz I have observed it congregating around the roots
of the Euphorbias.
_ The prothorax of the present Ohrysomela is usually quite entire ;
but sometimes there are faint indications of a longitudinal depression
towards either side, which in rare instances is exaggerated so as to
become quite conspicuous. Nevertheless the two forms graduate
into each other so‘completely that I am satisfied there is no indi-
cation of a second species amongst the large mass of material which
I have examined, from various altitudes and three different islands.
Yet I have little doubt that M. Brullé’s C. gemina_ and nitens were
founded on an extreme example (or examples) of these particular
states. Most of the (few) Gomeran and Palman individuals now
before me have the sides of their prothorax more evidently impressed
than the ordinary Teneriffan ones ; but in one or two the impression
is obsolete, whilst occasional specimens even from Teneriffe have it
pretty strongly expressed.
986. Chrysomela onychina.
Chrysomela Fragarie, Woll., Ins. Mad. 458, tab. ix. f. 7 (1854),
— — , Ia., Cat. Mad. Col. 135 (1857).
— onychina, Id., Ann. Nat. Hist, v. 459 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis subeditioribus plantas pre-
sertim Bystropogonis punctati, Hérit., destruens.
A most remarkable Chrysomela which appears to be peculiar to
the damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where, however, it is
360 CHRYSOMELIDE.
extremely scarce. It is much attached to the foliage of the Bystro-
pogon punctatus, Hérit.,—bushes of which I have (on one or. two
occasions), at the Ribeiro Frio, seen absolutely glittering with it. |
Genus 304. GASTROPHYSA.
(Chevyrolat) Redt., Fra Austr. 553 (1849).
987. Gastrophysa polygoni.
Chrysomela Polygoni, Linn., Fna Suec. 520 (1761).
Gastrophysa Polygoni, Redt., op. cit. 553 (1849),
—— ——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 459 (1854 a
oe Cat, Mad, Col. 135 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), i Dom. Heineken semel deprehensa.
I am very doubtful whether I ought still to admit this common
European insect into our Catalogue,—a single example, taken many
years ago in Madeira proper by the late Dr. Heineken, being the
only one (so far as I am aware) that has hitherto occurred in these
Atlantic islands. In all probability, therefore, that specimen was
a mere accidental introduction from more northern latitudes.
Genus 305. PHASDON.
(Megerle) in Dahl, Cat. 74 (1828).
988. Phedon menthez.
Chrysomela rufipes ?, Brullé [nec De Geer], in Webb et Berth. ( Col.)
74 (1888).
Phedon menthx, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 404 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), foliis Menthe in humidis intermediis
gaudens,
Hitherto I have observed this Phewdon only in Grand Canary,—
where it is locally abundant, at intermediate elevations and in watery
spots, on the foliage of a large Mentha.
| Genus 306. PHRATORA.
(Chevrolat) Redt., Fna Austr. 554 (1849).
989. Phratora vulgatissima.
Chrysomela vulgatissima, Linn., Syst. Nat. i. ii. 589 (1767).
, Dufts., Fna Austr. iti. 210 (1825).
Pheedon unico or, ’ Steph., Ill, Brit, Ent. iv. 336 (1831).
Phratora vulgatissima, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 405 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), 4 W. D. Crotch semel capta.
HALTICIDE: 3861
Of this common European insect I have seen as yet but a single
example from these Atlantic islands, It was taken by Dr. Crotch,
during the spring of 1862, in Palma of the Canarian Group.
Genus 307. MNIOPHILOSOMA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 453 (1854), —
990. Mniophilosoma leve.
Mniophilosoma leave, Woll., Ins. Mad. 454, tab. ix. f. 8 (1854),
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 135 (1857),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), preecipue inter muscos ad truncos arbo-
‘rum crescentes in lauretis editioribus haud infrequens,
Peculiar apparently to the higher elevations ‘of Madeira proper,
where it is far from uncommon amongst moss—whether growing on
the trunks of trees or on rocks.
Fam, 62. GALLERUCIDE.
Genus 308. CALOMICRUS.
(Dillwyn) Steph., ZW. Brit. Ent. iv. 293 (1831),
991. Calomicrus Wollastoni.
Calomicrus Wollastoni, Paiva, Ann. Nat. Hist, viii. 210 (1861).
—— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 405 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), ad flores varios
presertim Cistorum in intermediis editioribusque occurrens,
This pallid Calomicrus would appear to be essentially Canarian,
occurring on various flowers and for the most part at rather lofty
altitudes. It has been taken in Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma, and
Hierro. Ihaye-usually met with it on the blossoms of the Cistus
vagans and monspeliensis; but Mr. G. R. Crotch obtained it in
Gomera “ by sweeping potatoe-plants in the laurel-region.”
Fam. 63. HALTICIDA.
Genus 309. HALTICA.
Geoffroy, Hist. Abr, des Ins, i. 244 [script. Altica] (1762).
362 HALTICID:
(Subgenus Crepidodera, Chev.)
992. Haltica Allardii.
Haltica Allardii, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 1 (1860).
Crepidodera Allardii, All, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 312 (een
Haltica Allardii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 406 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), foltis Physalidis aristate in apricis infe-
rioribus gaudens,
A Canarian -Haltica which I have observed hitherto only in the
north of Teneriffe—in hot cindery spots of a low elevation around
the Puerto Orotava. It is closely allied to the European H. atrope,
and is attached to the foliage of the Physalis aristata—a shrub
intimately related to the Atropa belladonna, on which its more
northern representative exclusively subsists.
993. Haltica ventralis.
Haltica ventralis, Zilig., Mag. fiir Ent. vi. 58 (1807).
Salicariz, Woll. [nec Payk.|, Ins. Mad. 442 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 131 (1857).
Crepidodera ventralis, All,, Ann. dela Soc, Ent. de France 54 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S), in inferioribus haud infrequens. -
The European H. ventralis occurs at low elevations in Madeira
proper and Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group—being rather scarce
in the former island, but tolerably common in the latter.
994. Haltica lubrica.
Haltica lubrica, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 406 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 W. D. Crotch semel deprehensa.
A single specimen of this Haltica was taken by Dr. Crotch in
Teneriffe, during his first Canarian campaign (in the spring of 1862).
The many characters which distinguish it from the ventralis, to
which it is allied, have been fully pointed out in my diagnosis.
(Subgenus Phyllotreta, Chev.)
995. Haltica procera.
Haltica procera, Redt., Fna Austr. 532 (1849).
subtilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 441 1854).
, Id., Cat. ’Mad. Col. 131 (1857).
Phyllotreta procera, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 378 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S®., Des.), hinc inde, precipue in
cultis subinferioribus.
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A species of southern Europe which occurs sparingly in the Ma-
deiran Group—having been captured in Madeira proper, Porto
Santo, and the Deserta Grande. It is found for the most part at
rather low elevations and in cultivated spots, and may perhaps have
become established from more northern latitudes.
996. Haltica variipennis.
Haltica variipennis, Boteld., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France 477 (1859).
Phyllotreta varians, Foudr., Altisides, 248 (1860).
—— variipennis, All., Ann. dela Soc. Ent. de France, 885 (1860).
Haltica variipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 407 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 W. D. Crotch semel lecta.
The only specimen of this Haltica which I have yet seen from
these Atlantic islands was captured by Dr. Crotch in Teneriffe,
during his first expedition to the Canaries (in 1862). It isa species
of Mediterranean latitudes.
(Subgenus Aphthona, Chev.)
997. Haltica Paivana.
Haltica Paivana, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 2 ((1860).
Aphthona Paivana, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 333 (1861).
Haltica Paivana, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 182 (1862).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. 407 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro), folia Euphor-
biarwm destruens.
Attached to the foliage of the various Euphorbias in the Cana-
rian Group, where we may be pretty sure that it is universal—
Fuerteventura and Palma being the only islands of the seven in
which it does not happen to have been detected. Its occurrence in
Gomera is on the authority of the Messrs. Crotch. Although local,
it is found at nearly all elevations—in most of the districts which
are occupied by the Euphorbias. The species was named after the
Barao do Castello de Paiva, to whose researches I have on several
occasions been much indebted for additions to the Atlantic fauna.
998. Haltica plenifrons.
Haltica plenifrons, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 408 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), & W. D. Crotch semel capta.
Hitherto I have seen but a single example of this fine Canarian
364 HALTICIDA.
Haltica, It was taken by Dr. Crotch in Palma, during the spring
of 1862, |
999. Haltica crassipes.
Haltica crassipes, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 3 (1860).
Aphthona crassipes, Ad/., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 331 (1861),
Haltica crassipes, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 408 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), foliis Sempervivi
et Sedi in intermediis editioribusque gaudens.
,
A Canarian species, which appears to be attached more parti-
cularly to the plants of Sempervivum and Sedum which grow on the
rocks at intermediate and lofty elevations. I have taken it in Tene-
riffe and Palma, and examples are now before me which were cap-
tured by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera and Hierro,
Genus 310. LONGITARSUS.
Latreille, Fam. Nat. des Ins. 405 [script. Longitarse| (1825).
1000. Longitarsus cinerariz.
Longitarsus Cinerariz, Woll., Ins. Mad. 444, tab. ix. f. 6 (1854),
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 131 (1857).
consanguineus, Id., zbid. 132 (1857).
Teinodactyla Cinerariz, AJl., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France,316 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), plantas Cinerarie aurite, Hérit. (=
Senecionis maderensis, DC,), in editioribus crescentes colens.
——
A singular and very beautiful Zongitarsus, which has been ob-
served only in the higher altitudes of Madeira properwhere it is
locally abundant on the flowers and foliage of the Cineraria aurita,
the purple clusters of which are often so conspicuous within the
damp sylvan regions. Although generally a constant species, it
varies a little in certain districts—so that all the legs, and even the
apex of the elytra, are sometimes pale. That particular form I
described in my Madeiran Catalogue under the trivial name of con-
sanguineus ; but I have since satisfied myself that it is a mere
variety, passing into the typical state gradually and completely,
1001. Longitarsus echii.
Haltica Echii, I/hg., Mag. fiir Ins. vi. 171 (1807).
Longitarsus excurvus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 133 (1857).
Teinodactyla Echii, AU., Ann. de la Soc. Ent, de France, 90 (1860).
Longitarsus echii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 415 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S?) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.;
Palma), in foliis Echiorum degens,
HALTICIDA. 865
- This European species is widely spread over these Atlantic islands,
where it occurs on the leaves of Hchium (particularly the EZ. violaceum,
L.) at intermediate elevations. It has been found in Madeira proper
and Porto Santo (by the late Messrs. F. A. Anderson and Bewicke,
respectively), and in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma
of the Canarian Group.
1002. Longitarsus fuscozneus.
Longitargus fuscozeneus, Redt., Fna Austr. 535 (1849).
Teinodactyla fuscozenea, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 92 (1860).
Longitarsus fuscozeneus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 415 (1864).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem) et Canarienses (Fuert.,
Ten.) in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Likewise a European Longitarsus, and one which has precisely
the same habits as the last species—with which indeed it is often
found in company. It has been obtained from the Great Salvage
by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva; and it has been captured (upon
the Echium violaceum) in the Canarian islands of Fuerteventura and
Teneriffe.
1003. Longitarsus Masoni.
Longitarsus Isoplexidis*, Woll., Ins. Mad. 448, tab. ix. f. 4 (1854).
Masoni, Jd., Cat. Mad. Col. 131 (1857).
Teinodactyla Masoni, All., Ann, de la Soc, Ent. de France, 318 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), foliis Echii candicantis, L. fil., in sub-
editioribus gaudens.
A noble Longitarsus which is peculiar (so far as observed hitherto)
to the intermediate and lofty elevations of Madeira proper, where it
is attached to the robust leaves of the gigantic Hchium candicans—
the large shrubs of which form so marked a feature on the damp
rocks—principally within the sylvan districts.
1004. Longitarsus persimilis.
Longitarsus persimilis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 4 (1860).
Teinodactyla persimilis, AW., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. 319 (1861).
Longitarsus persimilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 409 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Hierro), folia Echiorum presertim E.
simplicis in subeditioribus destruens,
Strictly the representative in the Canaries of the Madeiran ZL.
* For the reason which compelled me to alter the specific title of this insect,
see the note at p. 131 of my Madeiran Catalogue.
366 HALTICIDA.
Masoni, of which indeed (despite its many constant points of dissimi-
larity) I cannot feel altogether certain that it may not be an extreme
insular modification. Like that insect it occurs at intermediate and
rather lofty altitudes, and seems to be attached to the various Hchia
—particularly a large species (perhaps the simplea) which is closely
related to the gigantic H. candicans, of Madeira, on which the L.
Masoni subsists. I shave however observed it, likewise, at any rate
in Hierro, on the foliage of the common £, violacewm. The L. per-
similis has been captured, as yet, only in Teneriffe and Hierro; but
we may expect it to be found more generally distributed.
1005. Longitarsus messerschmidtiz.
Longitarsus messerschmidtiz, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 6 (1860).
Teinodactyla messerschmidtiz, AW., Ann. Soc, Ent. de Fr.,319 (1861).
Longitarsus messerschmidtize, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 410 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Z'en., Palma, Hierro), ad plantas Messer-
schmidtie fruticose in inferioribus intermediisque hince inde yul-
garis.
So far as I have observed hitherto, this Canarian Longitarsus ap-
pears to subsist on the leaves of the fragrant Messerschmidtia fruti-
cosa—principally at rather low, but sometimes at intermediate
altitudes,—under which circumstances I have taken it abundantly in
Teneriffe, Palma, and Hierro. Although most thoroughly dissimilar
in its normal state to the L. persimilis, it is somewhat curious that
occasional highly-coloured examples of it should make so decided a
prima facie approach to the paler ones of that insect that it is almost
impossible to resist the inquiry whether it might not be an ex-
treme (unspotted) modification of the latter, brought about perhaps
by the adoption of a food-plant so totally different from the Echia.
As recorded however in my Canarian Catalogue, I believe nevertheless
(despite the existence of the very rare, and exceptional, individuals
just alluded to) that the two species are completely distinct.
1006. Longitarsus kleiniiperda.
Longitarsus Kleiniiperda, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 4 (1860).
Teinodactyla Kleiniiperda, AW., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. 325 (1861).
Longitarsus Kleiniiperda, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 409 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), folia Kleinice nerit-
folie, DC., in inferioribus preecipue destruens,
A large and pale Canarian species which has been observed in
HALTICID#. 367
Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma, and Hierro. It is found principally in the
lower districts, and seems to subsist for the most part on the Kleinia
neritfolia. At least I believe that to be the plant which I have often
observed absolutely devoured by it; and it is merely through the
fact of Mr. G. R. Crotch having assured me that he has met with it
in Teneriffe on Euphorbias that I am inclined to question the possi-
bility of my having mistaken the shrub on which my own specimens
were captured. .
1007. Longitarsus saltator.
_ Longitarsus saltator, Woll., Ins. Mad. 445 (1854),
— — , la., Cat. Mad. Col. 132 (1857).
—— fractus, Id., ibid. 133 (1857).
Teinodactyla saltator, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 319 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in inferioribus et intermediis rarissimus.
A large Longitarsus which has been captured hitherto only in
Madeira proper, where it occurs very rarely at rather low and inter-
mediate elevations. I have taken it beneath stones at a short distance
(probably about 800 feet above the sea) outside Funchal; and a
single example was found by the late Mr. Bewicke at the Ribeiro
Frio. It was this latter specimen, which happened to be an un-
usually highly coloured one, that I described under the trivial name
of fractus ; but as I have since ascertained that the saltator is deci-
dedly a variable insect (being sometimes of a uniform lurid or
yellowish brown, and at others ornamented with an obscurely dark-
ened sutural band, as well as with a broken lateral dash), I have no
hesitation in regarding the fractus as a variety of it.
The ZL. saltator in its unmaculated state has a good deal in common
with the European Z. verbasci. It is, however, a little smaller than
that species, with its head, posterior femora, and the apical portion
of its antenne darker; and the punctation of its elytra is finer and
less dense.
1008. Longitarsus brevipennis.
Longitarsus brevipennis, Woll., Journ. of Ent, i. 8 (1860).
Teinodactyla brevipennis, Al/., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. 320 (1861).
Longitarsus brevipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 412 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), ad plantam Heliophyti erosi, Lem., per
litus arenosum crescentem deprehensus.
Taken by myself in Lanzarote, of the Canarian Group—off a plant
of the Heliophytum erosum, growing in the loose sand behind the sea-
beach, about a mile to the south of Arrecife.
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1009. Longitarsus atricapillus.
Haltica atricapilla, Dufts., Fra Austr. iii. 257.
Longitarsus lutescens, Woll. [nec Gyll.|, Ins. Mad. 446 (1854),
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 132 (1857).
Teinodactyla atricapilla, AW., Ann. dela Soc. Ent. de Fr., 117 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt S%., Ilheo Chéo), in graminosis inter-
mediis haud infrequens.
A European Longitarsus which is rather common, in grassy spots
of intermediate elevations, in the Madeiran Group. It has been taken
in Madeira proper, Porto Santo, and on the northern Deserta (or
Ilheo Chao).
1010. Longitarsus nervosus.
Longitarsus nervosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 447 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 133 (1857).
Teinodactyla nervosa, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 326 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S*., Des.), in locis similibus ac pra-
cedens,
ee
Found at the Madeiran Group, in much the same situations as the
last species; and, according to M. Allard, it is distinct from every-
thing European. I have taken it in Madeira proper, Porto Santo,
and the Deserta Grande. It has a good deal in common with the
L. ochroleucus, from which it seems to differ principally in its rather
convexer, shorter, and moré ovate body, darker hue, coarser puncta-
tion, and somewhat less elongated limbs.
1011. Longitarsus ochroleucus.
Chrysomela ochroleuca, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 202 (1802).
Longitarsus ochroleucus e¢ cognatus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 7 (1860).
Teinodactyla ochroleuca, -All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. 131 (1860).
Longitarsus ochroleucus, Woll., Cat.:Can. Col. 411 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten., Gom.), hine inde in inferi-
oribus intermediisque ; forsan ex Europa introductus.
This European Longitarsus is widely spread over the Canarian
Group, where it is somewhat scarce and may perhaps have been in-
troduced from higher latitudes. In all probability it will be found
to be universal ; nevertheless hitherto it has been observed only in
Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera. Its occurrence
in the last-mentioned island is on the authority of the Messrs.
Crotch. The “ LZ. cognatus”? (which I described in the ‘ Journ. of
Ent.,’ and suppressed in my recent Canarian Catalogue) was founded
upon a rather infuscated specimen of the ochroleucus, captured by
Mr. Gray in Fuerteventura.
HALTICIDA. 369
1012. Longitarsus circumseptus.
Altica dorsalis, Brudlé [nec Fab.|,in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 74 (1838).
Longitarsus dorsalis, Woll. [nec Fab.|, Journ. of Ent. i. 8 (1860).
Teinodactyla circumsepta (Gené), All., Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr., 105 (1860).
Longitarsus dorsalis, Woll , Cat. Can. Col. 413 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), in graminosis intermediis, presertim ad
folia Senecionis crassifolii, Wilden., occurrens. |
A species which is recorded by M. Allard from Sardinia and Algeria,
and one which occurs sparingly in the Canarian Group—having been
taken by Mr. Gray and myself (during January 1858) around Haria
in the north of Lanzarote, and again by myself in the same district
during March of 1859. It seems very partial to the foliage of the
Senecio crassifolius, Wilden.
Hitherto I have referred this Zongitarsus to the ordinary European
L. dorsalis; but a recent comparison of it with types of that insect
and of the circwmseptus, which have been communicated by M. Allard,
has convinced me that it is better identified with the latter—which
moreover is peculiarly a Mediterranean species, whereas the dorsalis
is found not only in Mediterranean latitudes but likewise throughout
central Europe. The Canarian examples however differ from the
Algerian one now before me in having their prothorax testaceous
instead of black ; but as they agree with it in every other particular,
I feel satisfied that this peculiarity is merely a geographical one and
is totally insufficient to indicate a distinct species *.
1013. Longitarsus strigicollis.
Longitarsus strigicollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 412 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), i’ W. D. Crotch semel captus.
The only specimen which I have seen of this insignificant Longi-
tarsus was taken by Dr. Crotch in Teneriffe, during his first Canarian
expedition (in 1862).
1014. Longitarsus nubigena.
Longitarsus nubigena, Woll., Ins. Mad. 447 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 133 (1857).
* The L. cirewmseptus seems to differ from the dorsalis, mainly, in being a
little smaller and more shining, with its limbs (except the hinder femora) pale,
its antennz longer, its eyes a trifle smaller, and its elytra somewhat convexer,
more distinetly punctulated, and less rounded off separately at their apex. In
their testaceous prothorax, however, the Lanzarotan examples agree with the
dorsalis; and I would therefore acknowledge this slight insular modification of
the cirewmseptus by recording it as the “ var. B. pallidicollis.”
2B
370 HALTICID ER.
Longitarsus nubigena, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 8 (1860).
Teinodactyla nubigena, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr., 329 (1861).
Longitarsus nubigena, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 413 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), rarissimus,
Found, though very rarely, at intermediate and lofty elevations in
_ Madeira proper; and it has likewise been taken in Teneriffe and
Gomera, of the Canarian Group. »
1015. Longitarsus lycopi.
Teinodactyla Lycopi, Foudras, Altis. 193 (1859).
——, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 832 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis parce degens.
A common European Longitarsus which occurs very rarely, at in-
termediate altitudes in Madeira proper; but it has not yet been
detected in any of the other islands. It was formerly referred by
M. Allard to the abdominalis of Duftschmidt; but he appears (from
a note subsequently published) to have confounded at that time two
closely allied forms—namely, the one just alluded to and the lycopi
of Foudras ; and although its rather stronger punctation would tend
to identify the Madeiran insect with the abdominalis (at all events
as defined in M. Allard’s diagnostic note), yet its more elongated and
less convex elytra assign it rather to the lycopi; whilst types of both
species which M. Allard has communicated would still further neces-
sitate its identification with the latter*.
1016. Longitarsus pusillus.
Haltica pusilla, Gyll., Ins. Suec. iii. 549 (1813).
Thyamis pusilla, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. ty. 313 (1831).
Teinodactyla pusilla, Ad., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 125 (1860).
Longitarsus pusillus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 414 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.), & W. D. Crotch semel deprehensus.
Of this minute species, so abundant throughout Europe, I have seen
hitherto but a single Atlantic example. It was taken by Dr. Crotch
in Teneriffe, during his first sojourn (in 1862) at the Canaries.
* Judging from the examples (communicated by M. Allard) which are now
before me, the L. /ycop7 is a trifle more elongated (or less bent inwards at its apex)
than the abdominalis, which causes the elytra to be somewhat less convex pos-
teriorly, and its punctation is a little coarser. But the Madeiran examples ap-
pear to have their shoulders rather more rounded off (or falling away) than is
the case in the (single) European type from which my comparison is drawn.
HALTICID&. 371
1017. Longitarsus inconspicuus.
Longitarsus inconspicuus, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 9 (1860).-
Teinodactyla inconspicua, All., Ann. dela Soc. Ent. de Fr. 317 (1861).
Longitarsus inconspicuus, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 414 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in intermediis et precipue editioribus
rarior.
A Canarian species which has been observed hitherto only in the
intermediate and lofty districts of Teneriffe, where moreover it would
appear to be scarce *.
1018. Longitarsus vilis.
Longitarsus vilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 415 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), adhuc parcissime lectus.
A rather insignificant little Zongitarsus which has been taken only
in Grand Canary and Teneriffe—namely, by myself in the former,
and by the Messrs. Crotch in the latter.
1019. Longitarsus maderensis.
Teinodactyla Maderensis, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. 659 (1863).
Longitarsus maderensis, Woll. Append. hij. op. 56.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. F. A. Anderson in graminosis
-editioribus detectus.
A few examples of this small Longitarsus were captured by the
late Mr. F. A. Anderson in Madeira proper—by brushing some grass
at the Palheiro, on the mountains to the eastward of Funchal. It
appears to be allied to the obliterata of Rosenhauer.
* Hight individuals are now before me, taken by the Messrs, Crotch in Tene-
riffe, which may possibly be the representatives of a distinct (though closely
allied) species. I do not believe, however, that they are more than a slight local
phasis of the inconspicuus; though this question can be decided only when
further, and more satisfactory, examples of the /atter have been obtained. Un-
fortunately the ¢wo specimens of the inconspicuus to which I have access are
females, so that I am unable to tell whether the males have the first joint of their
anterior tarsi as greatly dilated as is here the case. And moreover, as these eight
examples are more uniformly brown than the only mature one of the zucon-
spicuus with which I have compared them, and since also they have their elytra
a trifle more elliptical and convex, the punctures being a little coarser and with
a rather more evident tendency to arrange themselves in oblique longitudinal
rows, I think perhaps it will be desirable just to record the form of which they
are the exponents in the following diagnosis—lest it should prove ultimately to
be specifically distinct. Var. 6. ellipsodes.—Fere concolor, plus minus testaceo-
brunneus; elytris subconvexioribus atque etiam magis ellipticis, sensim profundius
punctatis, punctis vix magis subseriatim dispositis; tarsis anterioribus (sed pra-
sertim anticis) in maribus articulo basilari valde incrassato.—Long. corp. lin, 1.
on 2
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Genus 311. PSYLLIODES.
Latreille, Fam. Nat. des Ins. 405 [script. Psylliode] (1825).
1020. Psylliodes chrysocephala.
Chrysomela chrysocephala . [nec Linn., sec. Mus.|, Ent. Carn.
213 (1763). rysocephala, Scop. [ ’ J;
Psylliodes chrysocephala, Woll., Ins. Mad. 449 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 134 (1857).
— —, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 810 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hinc inde in intermediis preecipue cultis.
This common European Psylliodes occurs sparingly in the inter-
mediate districts of Madeira proper, particularly in cultivated spots;
but it has not yet been observed in the Canaries. Very probably it
may have been established at Madeira from more northern latitudes.
1021. Psylliodes umbratilis.
Psylliodes umbratilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 450 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 134 (1857).
— —, All., Ann. de la Soc, Ent. de France, 339 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad), in editioribus rarissima.
The very few specimens which I have yet seen of this Psylliodes
were captured by myself in the higher elevations of Madeira proper,
where it would appear to be extremely rare. Possibly it may prove
to be but a geographical state of the common European P. napi;
but until further, and more satisfactory, material has been obtained,
it is difficult to arrive at any positive conclusion on this point*,
1022. Psylliodes amplicollis.
Psylliodes amplicollis, Woll., Append. hu. op. 56.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. Bewicke semel deprehensa.
The only example of this species which has hitherto come beneath
my notice was captured in Madeira proper by the late Mr. Bewicke,
in whose collection alone it consequently exists. In some respects
it is intermediate between the umbratilis and vehemens, and, al-
though I do not believe that it can be any modification of either of
them, I feel that further material is necessary before the species is
satisfactorily established.
* Mr. Rye, to whom I communicated an example of the P. wnbratilis, remarked
as follows: ‘Closely allied to our napi, from which, however, it seems to differ
somewhat—chiefly in the very evident punctation of its interstices, but likewise
in the more feeble build of its legs, smaller size, slightly different colour, and
more sloped shoulders.”
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1023. Psylliodes stolida.
Psylliodes stolida, Woll., Journ. 0 i Seg! . i. 11 (1860).
——,, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 340 (1861).
—_— — , Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 417 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), foliis Mercurialis annue nisi
fallor preecipue gaudens.
A small and rather insignificant Psylliodes which has been cap-
tured hitherto only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the eastern
islands of the Canarian Group, where I believe that it is principally
attached to the common Mercurialis annua. —
1024. Psylliodes hospes.
Bhs he Woll., Ins. Mad. 449 (1854).
—— ——} Id., Journ. of Ent. i. 10 (1860).
—_ — , All, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 340 (1861).
—_ —,, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 416 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P# S%, Des.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes),
in herbidis preecipue cultis vulgaris.
There can be little doubt that this Psylliodes is universal through-
out these Atlantic Groups. Indeed I have myself captured it in all
the Madeiran islands except the northern and southern Desertas,
as well as in the whole seven of the Canarian archipelago. Yet
although thus general, it has somewhat the appearance of being an
introduced species—occurring for the most part in and about cul-
tivated spots, where it attaches itself principally to certain plants of
the Sinapis-tribe*.
1025. Psylliodes vehemens.
Psylliodes yehemens, Woll., Ins. Mad. 451 (1854),
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col, 134 (1857).
— — , 70. Journ. of Ent. i. 10 (1860).
—_—-, , All, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 341 (1861).
—_-——, ; Wolk. Cat. Can. Col. 416 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., PS’, Des.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes),
in intermediis editioribusque herbidis vulgaris. Species colore
valde inconstans—modo pallida concolor, modo lete nigro
picta.
* Unless the P. hospes be but a geographical modification of the cuprea, Illig.,
of more northern latitudes, the fact of its being distinct from every European
species hitherto recorded would certainly militate against the hypothesis that it
was introduced originally into these Atlantic islands. It is possible therefore
that it may be truly aboriginal, but attached to some of the izdigenows members
of the Crucifere.
374: HALTICIDA.
As widely diffused as the last species over these Atlantic Groups,
where we may be equally certain that it is universal. Moreover
there can be no doubt that it is truly indigenous; for it oceurs in
the most remote districts of intermediate and lofty elevations, and
comparatively seldom within the regions that are cultivated. It has
been taken in all the Madeiran islands except the northern and
southern Desertas (where, however, we may be pretty sure that it
exists), as well as in the whole seven of the Canarian archipelago.
1026. Psylliodes tarsata.
Psylliodes tarsata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 452, tab. ix. f. 5 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 135 (1857).
— — , All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 339 (1861).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis intermediis degens.
Peculiar apparently to the damp sylvan regions of Madeira proper,
at intermediate and rather lofty altitudes, occurring principally in
the north of the island.
Genus 312. DIBOLIA.
Latreille, Régne Anim. y. 139 (1829).
-1027. Dibolia obtusa.
Dibolia obtusa, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 417 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (fuert.), rarissima; semel tantum reperta.
Hitherto I have seen but a single example of this Dibolia, which
was captured by myself in Fuerteventura of the Canarian Group.
Genus 313. CHATOCNEMA.
Stephens, JU. Brit, Ent. iv. 8325 (1831).
1028. Cheetocnema tarsalis.
Cheetocnema tarsalis, Woll., Journ. of Ent. i. 11 (1860).
Plectroscelis tarsalis, All., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 337 (1861).
Cheetocnema tarsalis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 418 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in graminosis humidis inferioribus
detecta.
The few examples hitherto detected of this Chetocnema I cap-
tured at Arguiniguin, in the south of Grand Canary, by brushing
_ the short grass along the margins of the freshwater lake immedi-
ately behind the sea-beach.
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Fam. 64, HISPIDA.
Genus 314. HISPA.
Linneus, Syst. Nat. (1776).
1029. Hispa occator.
Hispa occator, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 73, pl. i. £17 (1888).
—,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 418 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), presertim ad folia Cis-
torum in pinetis editioribus crescentium hine inde vulgatissima.
An abundant insect throughout certain regions of a rather high
altitude in the Canarian Group, where it may be looked upon as the
representative of the H. testacea of southern Europe (to which indeed
it is closely allied). I have captured it in profusion off the shrubs
of the Cistus monspeliensis and vagans in Teneriffe and. Palma, par-
ticularly in the districts occupied by the Pinals; and two examples
are now before me, taken by M. de la Perraudiére in the island of
Hierro, which differ from the Palman and Teneriffan ones in being
uniformly of an obscure black (even the limbs being darkened). But,
after a very careful examination of them, I can detect no character
to warrant the supposition that they are specifically distinct; and I
conclude, therefore, that they must represent some insular phasis of
the occator, peculiar to Hierro. I would however record them as the
‘var. 3. adwmbrata,” in the event of future material rendering their
separation desirable. I am informed by De Marseul that these in-
dividuals from Hierro were found (along with many others) on the
shrubs of Cistus monspeliensis, in the district of El Golfo.
Fam. 65, CASSIDIDA:.
Genus 315, CASSIDA.
Linneus, Syst. Nat. i, (1735).
1030, Cassida nebulosa.
Cassida nebulosa, Zann., Fna Suec. 468 (1761).
— —, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. iv. 367 (1831).
—— ——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 439 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 129 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 41 Dom. Heineken, M.D., semel lecta.
The only example of this European Cassida which I have yet seen
376 COCCINELLIDA.
from these islands was taken by the late Dr. Heineken, many years
ago, near Funchal, in Madeira proper; and I am extremely doubtful
whether it can be regarded as more than an accidental importation
from higher latitudes, and whether the species should properly be
admitted any longer into the Atlantic fauna.
1031. Cassida hemispherica.
Cassida reg Seog Hbst, sg teas 226 (1799).
_— viridis, Br. [nec Fab.], in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 74 (1838).
— hemispheerica, Woll., Ins. Mad. 440 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 130 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 419 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses(Mad.)et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma, Hierro),
in inferioribus intermediisque, passim.
A European Cassida which occurs sparingly, for the most part
within the cultivated regions, in Madeira proper. In the Canaries
it is far more common, and more widely spread—having been cap-
tured in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Palma, and Hierro.
1032. Cassida Rossii.
Cassida Rossii, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 180 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) a J. J. Ross semel deprehensa.
The single example on which I founded this species was captured
by Mr. J. J. Ross, near Funchal, in Madeira proper; but I am ex-
tremely doubtful whether it is more, after all, than a large and pallid
(because immature) variety of the C. hemispherica. At any rate,
until further material has been obtained, its diagnosis can scarcely
be regarded as quite satisfactory.
Fam. 66. COCCINELLIDA,
Genus 316. CHILOCORUS.
Leach, Edinb. Encyclop. xv. 116 (1815).
1033. Chilocorus renipustulatus.:
Coccinella renipustulata, Seriba, Journ. 276 (1790).
Cacti, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 163 (1802).
Chilocorus renipustulatus, Steph., IU. Brit. Ent. iv. 374 (1831).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 424 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), in inferioribus aridis apricis pre-
sertim inter plantas Opuntie tune et Plocame pendule.
COCCINELLIDA. 377
A common European insect which is universal throughout the
Canarian archipelago, in the whole seven islands of which it has been
captured. It occurs principally in dry sunny spots of a low eleva-
tion, and is very partial to the Opuntia tuna (or Prickly Pear) as
well as to the Plocama pendula. In higher latitudes, however, I
have generally met with it on the stems of ash trees.
Genus 317. EPILACHNA.
Chevrolat, Dict. Univ. d Hist. Nat. iv. 43 (1844).
1034. Epilachna 4-plagiata.
Epilachna 4-plagiata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 425 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (wert.), in inferioribus aridis arenosis rarissima.
A Canarian Zpilachna of great rarity, and of which I captured a
few specimens in the extreme north of Fuerteventura—in the low,
arid, sandy district at Corralejo.
1035, Epilachna bella.
Epilachna bella, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 425 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in locis similibus ac preecedens,
Detected hitherto only in Grand Canary, and with much the same
habits as the last species—occurring in low, sandy spots near the
coast. I met with a single example of it at Maspalomas, in the ex-
treme south of that island; and a considerable series is now before
me, taken by the Messrs. Crotch, near Las Palmas—in the extreme
north.
1036. Epilachna 10-plagiata.
Scymnus 10-plagiatus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 137 (1857).
Kpilachna 10-plagiata, Id., Cat. Can, Col, 426 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in
subinferioribus intermediisque late sed parce diffusa,
A small Zpilachna which seems to be widely spread over these At-
lantic islands, where we may expect that it will be found ultimately
to be well nigh universal. I have taken it sparingly in the sylvan
districts of Madeira proper, as also at rather low and intermediate
elevations in Teneriffe and Palma, of the Canarian Group. And
several examples are now before.me which were obtained by the
Messrs, Crotch, “from off the flowers of Euphorbias,” in Gomera.
378 COCCINELLIDA.
_ Genus 318. COCCINELLA.
Linneus, Syst. Nat. edit. i. [script. Coccionella] (1735).
1037. Coccinella mutabilis.
Coccinella mutabilis, Seriba, Journ. 183 (1790).
Adonia mutabilis, Mals., Sécurip. de France, 39 (1846).
Coccinella mutabilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 461 (1854). }
y Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 136 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P# 8%), sat vulgaris, preecipue ad flores.
The European C. mutabilis is rather common in Madeira proper
and Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group, occurring principally on
flowers and at most elevations; but it has not yet been detected in
the Canaries. |
1038. Coccinella 7-punctata.
Coccinella 7-punctata, Linn., Fna Suec. 477 (1761).
— , Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 74 (1838).
—— ——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 462 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 136 (1857).
—— ——-, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 422 (1864).
— —, Hart., Geolog. Verhiilin. Lanz. und Fuert, 141, 142.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P” S*, Des.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes),
vulgaris.
This almost cosmopolitan Coccinella is doubtless universal through-
out these Atlantic Groups. It has been taken in all the Madeiran
islands except the northern and southern Desertas, as well as in the
whole seven of the Canarian archipelago. In Madeira it is called
by the inhabitants “ Joaninha,” and at the Canaries ‘‘ San Antonio.”
It is a remarkably constant insect, seldom showing any appreciable
tendency to become modified by external influences.
1039. Coccinella 14-pustulata,
Coccinella 14-pustulata, Iinn., Fna Suec, 502 (1761).
—— — , Muls., Sécurip. de France, 93 (1846).
—— ——, Woll., Ins. Mad. 462 (1854).
—— — , ld., Cat, Mad, Col. 136 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. Heineken semel capta.
The only example of this European species which I have yet seen
from these islands was taken, many years ago, in Madeira proper by
the late Dr. Heineken. I am doubtful therefore whether it ought
to be regarded as more than an accidental introduction from higher
latitudes.
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1040. Coccinella Doublieri.
Harmonia Doublieri, Muls., Séeurip. de France, 118 (1846).
Coccinella Doublier!, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 423 ’(1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), in foliis Tamaricis gallice capta.
A small Coccinella which I have taken off Tamarisks in Fuer-
teventura, of the Canarian Group, and which occurs on the same
shrub in the south of Europe.
1041. Coccinella Andersoni.
Coccinella Andersoni, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 337 (1862).
— —, Id., Append. hej. Op. 57+
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad folia Pint pinee & Dom. F. A. An-
derson reperta.
Captured in Madeira proper by the late Mr. F, A. Anderson, and
subsequently by Mr. Bewicke, off trees of the “ Stone-pine” in the
parish of §. Antonio—about two miles from Funchal.
1042. Coccinella testudinea.
Coccinella testudinea (Hein.), Woll., Ins. Mad. 463 (1854).
(——), Jd., Cat. Mad. Col, 136 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad folia plantarum (sc. Hibisci, Daturee
et cet.) in cultis inferioribus plerumque occurrens.
Found in Madeira proper, and chiefly at low elevations in gardens
and other cultivated grounds. It occurs on various plants and shrubs,
doubtless in quest of Aphides; but I have more often met with it on
the species of Hibiscus and Datura than elsewhere.
1043. Coccinella Miranda,
rt 8s hieroglyphica, Brullé [nec Oliv.], in Webb et Berth. (Col.)
4 (1838).
—— Miranda, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 422 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), in intermediis editi-
oribusque degens. Usque ad 9000's. m. ascendit,
Widely spread over the Canarian Group, where it occurs at inter-
mediate and lofty elevations, ascending to at least 9000 feet above
the sea. It has been taken in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera,
and Palma; and we may be pretty sure’ that it exists in Hierro like-
wise. I have met with it more commonly in the higher districts
than elsewhere, particularly amongst the blossoms of the Retama on
the Cumbres of Teneriffe. _ ;
380 COCCINELLIDZ.
1044. Coccinella genistz.
Coccinella Genistee, Woll., Ins. Mad. 464, tab. x. f. 5 (1854).
a , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 136 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissima ; foliis Geniste scoparie, L.,
in editioribus preecipue gaudens.
A. beautiful little species, allied to the C. phalerata of Mediter-
ranean latitudes, which has been observed hitherto only in the
higher regions of Madeira proper,—where it occurs very sparingly
on the Genista scoparia (or common Broom), and where it may per-
haps be regarded as representing the C. Miranda of the Canarian
Group*.
Genus 319. SCYMNUS.
Kugelann, in Schneid. Mag. 515 (1794).
1045. Scymnus marginalis.
Coccinella marginalis, Rosst, Mant. Ins. ii. 87 (1794).
Scymnus marginalis, Midls., Sécurip. de France 244 (1846).
. Woll., Ins. Mad. 466 (1854).
—— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 137 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad folia plantarum (sc. Zamni edulis,
Muse sapientum et cet.) in inferioribus crescentium vulgaris.
The European S. marginalis is common, principally at low eleva-
tions, in Madeira proper; but it has not yet been observed in any
of the other islands. It occurs for the most part in gardens and
other cultivated grounds; and I have often taken it in profusion
off the large leaves of the Banana and the Tamnus edulis—known
by the English residents as the “ Yam.”
1046. Scymnus durante.
Scymnus Durante, Woll., Ins. Mad. 465 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 137 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), plantis diversis precipue Durantd et
Hibisco in cultis gaudens.
* In his list of a few Canarian Coleoptera which was prepared by M. Brullé
for MM. Webb and Berthelot’s gigantic work, there is a Coccinella quoted under
the name of “ semipustulata, Oliv.” To what it can refer I have no means of
conjecturing ; and although in the elaborate account of it, which is contained in
six words—* Espéce du midi de l'Europe,” it is asserted to be likewise European,
I nevertheless do not see that any European species is acknowledged under that
title. Perhaps it may have represented one of the many states of the variable
C. Miranda; but, happily, as the question is quite unsolvable without either a
diagnosis or so much as a single observation to serve as some kind of clue, it is
scarcely perhaps of much importance to inquire.
——
‘COCCINELLID#. 381
Likewise common in Madeira proper,—occurring for the most
part at low, but sometimes at intermediate, altitudes ; and frequent-
ing the foliage of various trees and plants, particularly the Duranta
Plumieri and the different species of Hibiscus. I have observed it
abundantly in gardens, especially on the northern side of the
island. 3
\
1047. Scymnus canariensis.
Scymnus canariensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 426 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins, omnes), vulgaris.
Universal throughout the Canarian archipelago, in the whole
seven islands of which I have myself captured it. It is a variable’
species both in size and colour; and it may be regarded as the re-
presentative in the Canaries of the Madeiran S. durante. It is
indeed closely allied to the latter, but the characters which dis-
tinguish it therefrom have been fully pointed out in my Canarian
Catalogue.
1048. Scymnus oblongior.
Scymnus oblongior, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 427 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in montibus valde elevatis parcissime
captus.
The only two examples which I have yet seen of this Scymnus
were taken by myself at a very high altitude (upwards of 9000 feet
above the sea) on the mountains of Teneriffe. Although undoubtedly
much allied to the canariensis, I do not believe them to be the ex-
ponents of any local phasis of that insect; nevertheless further
material is greatly needed in order to complete the diagnosis of the
species, which at present I can scarcely regard as altogether satis-
factory.
1049. Scymnus cercyonides.
Scymnus cercyonides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 428 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), minus frequens.
Sparingly distributed over the Canarian islands, principally at
low and intermediate altitudes ; and we may expect that it will be
found to be universal. Hitherto it has been taken in Teneriffe,
Gomera, Palma, and Hierro,—in the last of which it was found by
the Messrs. Crotch.
382 COCCINELLIDZ.
1050. Scymnus maculosus.
Scymnus maculosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 428 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Hierro sola haud observatus), late sed parce
diffusus.
Widely but sparingly distributed over the Canarian archipelago,
where there can be little doubt that it is universal—though as yet
it does not happen to have been observed in Hierro. In Lanzarote,
Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma I have myself
taken it; and in Gomera it was found by the Messrs. Crotch.
1051. Scymnus flavopictus.
Scymnus flavopictus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 469, tab. x. f. 2 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col, 138 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Ilheo Chéo), in inferioribus interme-
diisque degens.
Closely allied to the last species, of which it may perhaps be re-
garded as the Madeiran representative. In Madeira proper it is
decidedly rare, but on the northern Deserta (or Ilheo Chao) it is
comparatively common. The characters which distinguish it from
the S. maculosus have been alluded to, under the diagnosis of that
insect, in my Canarian Catalogue.
1052. Scymnus arcuatus.
Coccinella arcuata, Rossi, Mant. Ins. ii. 88 (1794).
Scymunus arcuatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 468 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 138 (1857).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 429 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (7'en., Palma), super folia
plantarum precipue in cultis inferioribus occurrens,
The S. arcuatus of Mediterranean latitudes abounds at a low ele-
vation in Madeira proper—occurring on the leaves of various plants,
particularly in gardens and other cultivated grounds. In the Cana-
ries it would appear however to be rare, at least so far as has been
observed hitherto. Indeed the only three examples which I have
yet seen were taken by myself—two of them in Teneriffe, and the
third in Palma.
1053. Scymnus minimus.
Coccinella minima, Rosst, Mant. Ins. ii. 89 (1794).
Scymnus minimus, Woll., Ins. Mad, 470 (1854).
- COCCINELLIDE. 383
Scymnus minimus, Woil., Cat. Mad. Col. 138 (1857).
——,, I., Cat. Can. Col. 429 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (in Palma soli haud
detectus), in inferioribus intermediisque late diffusus.
‘This small European Scymnus is widely spread over these Atlantic
islands, where very probably it will be found to be universal. It
occurs on the foliage of various plants, at low and intermediate ele-
vations, particularly in cultivated grounds. It is rather common in
Madeira proper; and it has been captured sparingly in all the Cana-
rian islands except Palma, where however we may be pretty sure
that it exists.
1054, Scymnns limnichoides.
Scymnus Limnichoides, Woll., Ins. Mad. 470, tab. x. f. 3 (1854),
— —, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 139 (1857),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S*), in intermediis rarissimus.
A curious little ovate, apterous Scymnus, which might almost be
made to form the type of an allied genus. It seems to be peculiar
to the Madeiran Group, and extremely rare. I have taken it
sparingly in the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, and more abun-
dantly from beneath stones in Porto Santo—on an open, grassy
mountain-ridge between the Pico do Facho and the Pico do Castello.
Genus 320. RHIZOBIUS.
Stephens, Zi. Brit. Ent. iv. 396 (script. Rhyzobius | (1831).
1055. Rhizobius litura.
Nitidula litura, Fab., Mant. Ins, i. 52 (1787).
Cacidula litura, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 74 (1838).
Rhyzobius litura, Woll., Ins. Mad. 472 (1854).
——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 139 (1857).
Rhizobius litura, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 430 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S, Des.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes),
sub lapidibus necnon in graminosis vulgaris.
- There is scarcely any Coleopterous insect which is so widely, and
so generally, spread over these Atlantic Groups as the common Euro-
pean &. litura. At the Madeiras it is doubtless universal, the
northern and southern Desertas being the only islands of the five in
which it does not happen to have been detected; and it has been
found in the whole seven of the Canarian archipelago. Its detection
in Gomera is due to the recent researches of the Messrs. Crotch. It
is recorded by M. Morelet in the Azores.
384, ENDOMYCHID&.
1056. Rhizobius oculatissimus.
Rhyzobius oculatissimus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 189 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.),& Dom. Bewicke semel tantum repertus.
Hitherto unique, a single specimen having been captured in
Madeira proper by the late Mr. Bewicke. The characters which
separate it from all the known varieties of the preceding species
are so pronounced that I do not think it is possible to zegard it as
any state, or even monstrosity, of that insect; severtheless it is
certainly remarkable that the combined researches in Madeira of so
many Coleopterists should not have succeeded hitherto in detecting a
second example.
Genus 321. LITHOPHILUS.
Frohlich, Naturforsch. xxviii. 11 (1799).
1057. Lithophilus deserticola.
Lithophilus deserticola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 431 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), sub lapide quodam in inferioribus
aridis arenosis semel deprehensus,
The only specimen which I have seen of this Canarian insect was
taken by myself, at a low elevation, in the extreme north of Fuerte-
ventura—from beneath a stone in the dry, sandy district at Cor-
ralejo.
Fam. 67, ENDOMYCHIDA.
Genus 322. DAPSA.
(Ziegler) Latr., Réegne Anim. (édit. 2) v. 159 (1829).
1058. Dapsa edentata.
Dapsa edentata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 432 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma), hine inde sat vulgaris.
Rather a common insect in the Canarian Group, where we may
be pretty sure that it will be found universally throughout at any
rate the central and western islands. Hitherto however it has been
taken only in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma. In all proba-
bility it 1s closely allied to the D. barbara of northern Africa; but
as I have not been able to procure a type of the latter for compa-
rison, I cannot say whether or not it would be possible to regard it
as any geographical modification of that species,
EROTYLIDA. 385
Genus 323. LYCOPERDINA.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. iii. 73 (1807).
1059. Lycoperdina humeralis.
Lycoperdina humeralis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 432 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Yen.), rarissima; in sylvaticis editioribus bis
_ tantum capta. |
A Canarian Lycoperdina of the greatest rarity, which has been
found hitherto only in Teneriffe. Indeed but two specimens of it
have come beneath my notice—one of which I captured in the
damp laurel-woods on the mountains above Taganana, whilst the
other was found by the Messrs. Crotch “ under leaves in the Pinal
above Ycod el Alto.”
Fam. 68. EROTYLIDA.
Genus 324, XESTUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 420 (1864).
1060. Xestus throscoides.
Xestus throscoides, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 421 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (7'en.), ad fungos necnon etiam sub cortice arbo-
rum laxo putrido in lauretis humidis excelsis rarissimus.
A fungus-eater of great rarity which appears to be peculiar to
the Canaries. Indeed hitherto I have observed it only in the damp
laurel-districts of a high elevation in Teneriffe, where I captured
eleven specimens of it (partly within fungi, and partly under the
putrid bark of trees where minute Cryptogams were more or less
evident) on the densely clad mountains above Taganana and Point
Anaga.
1061. Xestus fungicola.
Xestus fungicola, Woll., Append. huj. op. 57.
Hatitat Canarienses (Gom.), ad fungos putridos & DD. Crotch in
lauretis humidis parce repertus.
Likewise Canarian, but found hitherto only in Gomera—where it
would seem to take the place of X. throscoides of Teneriffe. It
appears to have the same mode of life as that species, and to be
equally searce,—four examples of it having been captured by the
ae
386 ZOPHOSID. ;
Messrs. Crotch, in a dead fungus, on the laurel-clad mountains
above Hermigua.
Genus 325. EUXESTUS.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 411 (1858).
1062. Euxestus Parkii.
Euxestus Parkii, Woll., loc. cit. 413 (1858). . $
— —, ld. , Append. hu. op. 58.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis necnon rarius in | formi-
carum nidis, hinc inde loca inferiora colens.
This curious little insect, so suggestive at first sight of the common
Olibrus Stephensit (or liquidus), is locally abundant around Funchal
in Madeira proper—where it was originally detected by Mr. M. Park.
It occurs principally in gardens, under dry vegetable refuse; but it
is also found occasionally in the nests of ants.
Fam. 69. ZOPHOSID A.
Genus 326, ZOPHOSIS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust, et Ins. ii. 146 (1807).
1063. Zophosis 4-carinata.
Zophosis 4-carinata, Deyr., in Woll. Cat. Can. Col. 433 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 Barone “Castello de Paiva” com-
municata.
A Canarian Zophosis of which I have seen hitherto but four ex-
amples, which were communicated by the Barao do Castello de
Paiva from Teneriffe.
1064. Zophosis plicata.
Zophosis plicata, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 64, pl. i. f. 8 (1838).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 434 (1864).
vagans, Hart. [nec Br.], Geol. Verh. Lanz. und Fuert. 140, 141.
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), ubique vulgaris,
Abounds in the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group—Lan-
zarote and Fuerteventura, in which it would appear to be universal ;
and I likewise met with it on the small adjacent islets of Graciosa and
Lobos, off the extreme north of the former and latter respectively.
ERODIADA. 387
1065. Zophosis vagans.
Zophosis vagans, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 64 (1838).
vagans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 435 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis editioribusque occurrens.
Found hitherto only in Grand Canary, where it would appear to
represent the Z. plicata of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. It is
indeed much allied to that species, though I hardly think that it
can possibly be looked upon as an insular modification of it. The
Z. vagans occurs for the most part at intermediate and rather lofty
altitudes.
1066. Zophosis Clarkii.
Zophosis Clarkii, Deyr., in Woll. Cat. Can. Col. 435 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in inferioribus intermediisque, passim.
Likewise Grand-Canarian, and very closely allied to the 7. vagans
—being in some respects intermediate between that insect and the
bicarinata. It is barely possible that it may be, in reality, an ex-
treme phasis of either of them; though I scarcely think that this is
the case. It seems to be found at low and intermediate elevations.
1067. Zophosis bicarinata.
Erodius minutus ?, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 93 (1792).
Zophosis bicarinata, Sol., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iii. 617 (1884).
et minuta?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 64 (1838).
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 436 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.), in inferioribus late diffusa.
Taken at low altitudes in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera,—
having a slightly different phasis for each island. Indeed in Grand
Canary there seem to be at least two forms of it, if not more; but
the different aberrations are included within such narrow limits that
I cannot think there is any ground for the suspicion that more than
a single (rather plastic) species is indicated amongst them all.
Fam. 70. ERODIADA:*.
Genus 327. ARTHRODES.
Solier, Ann. de la Soc, Ent. de France, iii. 513 [ script. Arthrodeis] (1834).
* Although I believe that a// the Canarian members of this family belong to
the genus Arthrodes, which seems to be the representative of Hrodius proper in
rAd a ges
388 ERODIADZ.
$ I. Epistoma apice plus minus evidenter tridentatum.
a. Epipleure plica humeralis nulla.
1068. Arthrodes Perraudieri.
Arthrodes Perraudieri, Woll., Append. huyj. op. 58.
Habitat Canarienses, 4 Dom. de la Perraudiére (an in Lanzarota?)
capta.
A single example of this distinct Arthrodes, which is remarkable
inter alia for its humeral plica being entirely absent, was taken at
the Canaries by M. de la Perraudiére; but I have no information
as to the exact island.
b. Epipleure plica humeralis obsoleta.
1069. Arthrodes inflatus.
Arthrodes inflatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 489 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), sub lapidibus in aridis rarissimus.
The only specimens which I have myself met with of this large
and exceedingly inflated Arthrodes were captured in the little islet
of Graciosa (of the Canarian Group), off the extreme north of Lan-
zarote. A single example, however, has been communicated by De
Marseul with the label “Teneriffe” appended to it; but as the
that archipelago, I ought nevertheless to add that M. Brullé’s list contains what
appeared to me (when I inspected the types, hastily, in Paris) to be a true Hro-
dius—where it is cited as the “ EL. ewropeus, F.’ Whether it be rightly identified
with the ewropeus, or not, I was unable to examine it with sufficient accuracy to
decide; but, be that as it may, I have so strong a suspicion that the examples of
MM. Webb and Berthelot were in reality imported from the coast of Africa that
I cannot admit the species into the present volume without evidence of a more
conclusive nature than that which is supplied by the mere fact of its having been
inserted into the loosely prepared catalogue of M. Brullé—unaccompanied by a
single word either as to its habitat or the circumstances under which it was taken.
Indeed I think it exceedingly probable that the insect in question (whether the
europeus, or not) will prove to be identical with an Hrodius which is common
on the opposite coast of Morocco—having been captured at Mogadore by the
Rev. R. T. Lowe, the Messrs, Crotch, and myself—and which also Dr. Crotch
picked up alive (on the Mole, at St Cruz) in Teneriffe, escaped from the actual
vessel which had conveyed him from Mogadore! It was (on that occasion) in
company with a Pimelia and a large Scawrus, which are equally abundant on the
African shore; and I think it extremely likely therefore that MM. Webb and
Berthelot’s “ Hrodius europeus,” as well as their ‘ Akis acuminata,’ were ob-
tained under similar circumstances. At any rate, in the total absence of any
information vouchsafed to us, either by them or M. Brullé, I prefer this probable
explanation to the risk of perpetuating (what perhaps might be) a grave geogra-
phical error by admitting the species into my fauna—particularly since it appears
to me to be a fact (and if so, a most important one) that the genus Arthrodes
does strictly, as above stated, take the place of Hrodius in the Canarian Group.
ERODIADA. 389
same consignment includes insects similarly labelled which without
doubt were never taken in Teneriffe at all, I can place no reliance
whatever on its professed habitat.
1070. Arthrodes curtus.
Erodius curtus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 63, pl. i. f. 7 (1838).
Arthrodes curtus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 439 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in montibus hine inde vulgaris.
Found on the mountains of Grand Canary, principally at a rather
high elevation, where it is locally abundant; but I did not observe
it in the lower districts.
c. Epipleure plica humeralis brevissima.
1071. Arthrodes obesus.
Erodius obesus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 63 (1838).
Arthrodes obesus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 440 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma, Hierro), precipue in infe-
rioribus, passim.
An Arthrodes which appears to be more widely spread over the
Canarian Group than any of the others yet detected; though since
it is just possible that my “var. 8. simillima’’ (from Palma and
Hierro) and the “ var. y. crassa” (from Grand Canary) may, either
of them, prove to be specifically distinct, further material is perhaps
required before this can be affirmed for certain. Still I have little
doubt that the slight aberrations just referred to are mere unimpor-
tant insular states of a rather variable species—the type of which I
have assumed to be from Teneriffe, through the simple fact that the
particular modification which there obtains appeared best to accord
with the individual described by M. Brullé. Assuming therefore
that the little differences of punctation, and even in the development
of the humeral costa, are but topographical ones, the A. obesus may
be said to occur sparingly, for the most part at low (but sometimes
at intermediate) elevations, in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Palma, and
Hierro. Its detection in Grand Canary is due to the late researches
of the Messrs. Crotch, who obtained three examples of it near Las
Palmas*.
* These three specimens from Grand Canary differ from at all events two
Palman ones now before me (and, I think, likewise from the Teneriffan type) in
being somewhat more distinctly punctulated, with their shoulders a trifle rounder
890 ERODIAD.
} 1072. Arthrodes byrrhoides.
Arthrodes byrrhoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 441 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), adhue parce deprehensus.
Two examples, taken by myself in Fuerteventura of the Canarian
Group, are all that I have yet seen of this Arthrodes. In general
sculpture, contour, and immarginate prothorax it has much in
common with the inflatus; but it appears to be smaller, and to have
a short humeral plica well developed.
1073. Arthrodes laticollis.
Erodius laticollis, Brallé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 63 (1838).
Arthrodes laticollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 441 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), sub lapidibus rarior.
Found sparingly in Fuerteventura of the Canarian Group, whence
Messrs. Webb and Berthelot’s types, as would appear by a label still
attached to them (for I need scarcely add that M. Brullé does not
allude to the habitat), seem to have come. I captured a few examples
of it either in the same island or else on the small adjacent rock of
Lobos (unfortunately I cannot now exactly recall which of them);
but since I invariably cite the latter as a portion of Fuerteventura,
in like manner as I regard Graciosa as pertaining to Lanzarote, it is
of but slight consequence whether they were taken on the main-
land or not.
d. Epipleure plica humeralis longior (sed via ad mediwm ducta).
1074. Arthrodes Hartungii.
_ Erodius obesus? Hart.[nec Br.],Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz.und Fuert.141.
Arthrodes Hartungii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 442 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), 4 Dom. Hartung repertus.
The only example of this large Arthrodes which I have yet seen
is from the collection of M. Hartung, by whom it was taken in
Fuerteventura; and further material therefore is desirable, in order
to complete our knowledge of the species of which it would appear
to be the representative.
—consequent on the humeral costa being still less developed, and nearly obsolete.
I would record briefly the state of which they are the exponents, as follows: var.
y. erassa [an species?]. Sensim profundius punctata ; elytris ad humeros paulo
magis rotundatis, plica humerali etiam breviore (fere obsoleta). Habitat Canariam
Grandem, in inferioribus capta.
ERODIADE. 391
1075. Arthrodes punctatulus.
Arthrodes punctatulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 443 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), haud infrequens sub lapidibus.
Pretty general throughout Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group, where it is not uncommon
(beneath stones) at rather low and intermediate altitudes.
1076. Arthrodes parcepunctatus.
Arthrodes parcepunctatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 443 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 1 DD. Gray et Crotch lectus.
Two examples are all that I have yet seen of this species. They
were both found in Gomera—one by Mr. Gray, and the other by
Dr. Crotch (during his first trip to the Canaries).
§ Il. Epistoma apice vel fere vel omnino simpliciter emarginatum.
a. Epipleure plica humeralis obsoleta.
1077. Arthrodes subciliatus.
Arthrodes subciliatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 444 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), in aridis arenosis submaritimis juxta
radices plantarum fodiens.
A comparatively small species which has been observed hitherto
only in the low sandy districts of Fuerteventura, adjoining the sea-
coast—where it burrows into the hillocks of loose sand which have
gradually accumulated around the roots of shrubby plants. It was
taken by Mr. Gray and myself about a mile to the south of Puerto
de Cabras, and subsequently by myself at Corralejo (in the extreme
north of that island).
1078. Arthrodes subcostatus.
eo Seam subcostatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 64
(1808). (+.
Arthrodes subcostatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 445 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in locis similibus ac precedens, sc. in
aridis arenosis submaritimis, juxta urbem Las Palmas sat vul-
garis.
Found in the same kind of places as the last species, but in Grand
Canary instead of Fuerteventura. It is indeed closely allied to the
392 ERODIADZ.
subciliatus, but the several points in which it permanently differs
have been fully alluded to in my Canarian Catalogue. It has been
taken abundantly, both by myself and the Messrs. Crotch, in the
low sandy submaritime district of Grand Canary between Las Palmas
and the Isleta *.
b. Epipleure plica humeralis distincta sed via ad medium ducta.
1079. Arthrodes costifrons.
Arthrodes costifrons, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 445 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in aridis arenosis fodiens.
Observed hitherto only in the eastern islands of the Canarian
Group, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where it appears to have
much the same habits as the last two species—burrowing into the
dry, loose sand in submaritime spots.
1080. Arthrodes malleatus.
Arthrodes malleatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 446 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), sub lapidibus minus frequens.
Found apparently in the intermediate districts of Lanzarote, though
occasionally in the lower ones also; for I took a single example of
it in the little island of Graciosa (off the north of Lanzarote), at but
a short distance from the sea. It was captured sparingly by Mr.
Gray and myself between Haria and the Risco.
1081. Arthrodes emarginatus.
Arthrodes emarginatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 447 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), semel tantum repertus.
A single example of this Canarian Arthrodes, taken by myself in
Fuerteventura, is all that I have yet seen. Although apparently
distinct from everything else here enumerated, it is evident that
further material is required in order to complete our knowledge of
the species.
* The A. subcostatus seems to differ from the swbczliatus, principally, in having
its punctation altogether a little denser, but with two or three obscure, irregular,
ill-defined lines down each of its elytra (as well as a small rounded space on
either side of its prothoracic disk) which are comparatively glabrous or free from
sculpture, in its prothorax being quite immarginate along the anterior edge, and
in its antenne being usually a trifle shorter.
TENTYRIADZ. 393
1082. Arthrodes geotrupoides.
Arthrodes geotrupoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 447 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (/uert.), hactenus parce deprehensus.
Likewise Fuerteventuran, a few examples of it having been taken
by myself in that island—which would seem to be specially rich in
the genus Arthrodes.
Fam. 71. TENTYRIADA.
Genus 328. TENTYRIA.
Latreille, Hist. Nat. des Crust. et Ins. x. 270 (1804).
1083. Tentyria interrupta.
Tentyria interrupta [ Latr.?], Brullé,in Webb et Berth, ( Col.) 66 (1838).
— —— [—], Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 448 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (sec. DD. Webb et Berthelot), mihi non obvia.
A Tentyria which is admitted by M. Brullé into his meagre Cana-
rian list on the evidence of a specimen supposed to have been captured
by MM. Webb and Berthelot. I examined it hastily, when in Paris,
and it certainly appeared to be different both from the 7’. elongata
and the Paivea hispida; but as no information whatever is given us
as to its habitat, I think it is not unlikely that it may have been acci-
dentally introduced in some of the trading vessels from the coast of
Africa—in like manner as was the case with other Coleopterous
insects to which I have already had occasion to allude*. I feel a
little doubtful, therefore, whether it ought properly to be admitted
into this Catalogue.
(Subgenus Eulipus, Woll.)
1084. Tentyria Brullei.
Tentyria a ees Brullé [nec Gebler, 1830, nec Waltl, 1835), in Webb
et Berth. (Col.) 66 (1838).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 448 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Can.), in arenosis aridis submaritimis
juxta radices plantarum latens.
A large and slender Canarian insect which resides amongst the
* Of. ‘Oat. Can. Col.,’ pp. 437, 469 (note).
394: TENTYRIADZA.
loose sand, in the vicinity of the sea-shore, which has drifted into
hillocks around the stems of shrubby plants. It has been taken
about a mile to the south of Puerto de Cabras in Fterteventura, and
on the low sandy isthmus of Grand Canary between Las Palmas and
the Isleta. I have been compelled to change its specific title, the
name of elongata having been employed no less than twice in the
genus Tentyria previously to the publication of M. Brullé’s insect.
Genus 329. PAIVAA.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 449 (1864).
1085. Paivea hispida.
Tentyria hispida, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 66 (1838).
, Hartung, Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140, 141.
Paiveea hispida, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 450 (1864.)
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus vulgaris.
A common insect throughout Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the
two eastern islands of the Canarian Group, where it occurs under
stones at nearly all elevations. I likewise met with it on the small
adjacent rocks of Graciosa and Lobos, off the extreme north of the
former and latter respectively; but I have no evidence as yet for
supposing that it extends further westward in the archipelago,—
though it is far from impossible that it may make its appearance in,
at all events, Grand Canary*.
Genus 330. HEGETER.
Latreille, Hist. Nat. des Crust. et Ins, iii. 172 (1802).
* It is a grievous fact for geographical distribution that more accuracy, as re-
gards precise habitat, is not observed in many even tolerably well arranged col-
lections. From no less than ¢wo different sources, in Paris, I have received this
insect as coming from “ Teneriffe ;” yet out of more than 20,000 Coleopterous
specimens found by myself at the Canaries, and at least half that number obtained
by the Messrs. Crotch, besides the numerous smaller batches which have from
time to time been submitted to me, there is no trace of the Paivea hispida from
any of the islands except Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Yet it is sent to me un-
hesitatingly as Teneriffan—probably for no better reason than that some lazy
collector who touched at several of the islands put his material into a single bottle,
or box, and either forgot or did not much care to preserve his haditats correctly !
In like manner one of the Parisian consignments now before me has the Licinus
Manriquianus and the Arthrodes inflatus, which are also unmistakeably Lanza-
rotan and Fuerteventuran, marked with the universal label “ Teneriffe;” and a
similar ticket is appended even to the “ Phylax validus” (so-called in collections),
which is peculiar exclusively to the Cape de Verdes. Surely it would be far
better to give no localities at all than thus to falsify the plainest facts, and so help
to disseminate error. On this subject, vide the foot-note at page vii of the
Introductory Remarks in my Canarian Catalogue.
TENTYRIADE. 395
1086. Hegeter tristis.
Blaps tristis, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 108 (1792) oe Schaum).
elongata, Oliv., Ent. iii. 60, pl. i. f. 7 (1795).
Hegeter striatus, Lat., loc. cit. x. 276 (1804).
—.,, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 64 (1838).
elongatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 510, tab. xi. f. 7 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 157 (1857).
tristis, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 451 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P% S‘) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub
lapidibus in aridis necnon in cavernis tufse congregans.
A large Hegeter which is more widely spread than any of the other
members of the genus, and which is doubtless universal throughout
these Atlantic Groups. Of the Madeiras, however, it has been ob-
served only in Madeira proper and Porto Santo; but there can be
little question that it must exist on the Desertas likewise. In the
Canaries, where it is still more abundant, it has been captured on the
whole seven islands of the archipelago*.
1087. Hegeter Webbianus.
Hegeter Webbianus, Heineken, in Zool. Journ. v. 40 (1835).
—— — _, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 452 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.?), in editioribus captus.
I met with several examples of this Hegeter at a high elevation on
the mountains of Grand Canary, and I believe it to be the one which
was described by the late Dr. Heineken under the above title; but
in that case it is probably Teneriffan also, for he expressly mentions
that his type was from Teneriffe. It is scarcely of much importance,
however, whether it is or not ; for I am extremely doubtful whether
the H. Webbianus can be regarded as more than a small state of the
tristis.
1088. Hegeter glaber.
Hegeter glaber, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 65, pl. i. £. 9 (1838).
—— —,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 453 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), sub lapidibus hinc inde vulgaris.
* The H. tristis has been taken by Messrs. Gray, Clark, Dohrn, &. at the
Cape de Verdes, and it is recorded by M. Morelet at the Azores ; so that it would
appear to exist throughout the whole of these Atlantic Groups. Nevertheless it
is not absolutely peculiar to the islands, at.any rate now, though it is far from
improbable that it may have been so originally; for it is found likewise on the
northern and western coasts of Africa. I believe however that it is xo¢ European,
having very properly been expunged (together with the H. amaroides) from the
recent Catalogues.
396 TENTYRIADA.
Likewise a Canarian species, but one which I have observed
hitherto only in the island of Palma—where it is far from uncom-
mon, beneath stones.
1089. Hegeter amaroides.
Hegeter amaroides, Sol., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iv. 378 (1835).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 64 (1838).
—— politus, Id., loc. cit. 65 (1838).
—— amaroides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 453 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro), sub lapidibus vulgaris.
Next to the H. tristis this appears to be the most widely spread
of the several Hegeters here enumerated; nevertheless hitherto it
has been observed only in the Canarian Group. It is a variable
species, having many slightly different states, or races,—most of
which however merge gradually into each other, and all of which
rest on characters extremely superficial and unimportant. It is
locally abundant in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro; and if the H.
glaber should prove eventually to be but an insular modification of
it (which I consider far from improbable), it will then have been
detected in Palma likewise.
1090. Hegeter transversus.
Hegeter transversus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth, (Col.) 65 (1838).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 455 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), in intermediis et rarius in inferioribus
occurrens, in illis statum majorem latiorem (a.), sed in his mi-
norem (/3.) efficiens.
A Canarian Hegeter which has been observed only in Teneriffe, for
the most part on the northern side of the island, where it ranges
from the sea-level to an altitude of about 4000 feet; but it is
towards the upper of those limits that it attains its maximum, be-
coming gradually larger and broader as it ascends. This change in
its outward contour is very perceptible if we trace it from the Puerto
Orotava (where it is comparatively small) up to the damp sylvan re-
gion of the Agua Mansa, or (though somewhat less conspicuously)
to that above Ycod el Alto*.
* In M. Hartung’s volume, the H. ¢ransversus is cited for Fuerteventura ; but
this is clearly a mistake—the result e¢¢her of his having omitted (as in numerous
other cases) to preserve his habitats with sufficient precision, or else of an error
on the part of Dr. Heer (who compiled the list) in regarding some truly Fuerte-
venturan species (such, for instance, as the Thalpophila plicifrons, to which it
bears a considerable primd facie resemblance) as identical with it.
TENTYRIADA. ! 397
1091. Hegeter brevicollis.
Hegeter brevicollis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 65 (1838).
» Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 456 (1864).
Habitat Ciaededieides (Ten., Gom.), plerumque in locis inferioribus.
In its typical state (or that on which the species was originally
founded) the present Hegeter seems to be peculiar to the lower
districts of Teneriffe, where it is rather common in the vale of Oro-
tava towards the coast ; and large examples of it might often well be
confounded, at first sight, with small ones of the transversus. Never-
theless the characters which I pointed out in my Canarian Catalogue
appear to be sufficient for distinguishing even these quasi-interme-
diate individuals (aberrations in opposite directions) of the two
species.
In Gomera it seems on the average to be a little larger and more
appreciably punctulated than is the case in Teneriffe, and its hinder
prothoracic angles are somewhat more sharply defined (or rectangu-
lar); but I cannot think that more than a slight insular phasis of
the species is indicated, though I recorded that particular state as
the ‘ var. 3. gomerensis.”
1092. Hegeter abbreviatus.
Hegeter abbreviatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 66 oe).
» Woll., Cat. Can. ‘Col, 457 (1864).
Habitat Ee sdictees (Can.), in lauretis editioribus sub lapidibus
parce captus.
One of the rarest, and best defined, of the Hegeters hitherto de-
tected, and one which I have observed only in Grand Canary—where
I captured eight examples of it in the laurel-district, at a rather
high elevation, on the mountains between Osorio and Guia.
1093. Hegeter costipennis,
Hegeter costipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 457 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus in montibus rarissimus.
Likewise peculiar (so far as observed hitherto) to Grand Canary,
and probably the rarest of all the species yet detected. Indeed the
only five examples of it which I have yet seen were captured by
myself at a high altitude on the mountains above San Mateo, on the
ascent to the Roca del Soucilho.
398 TENTYRIADA.
1094. Hegeter impressus.
Hegeter impressus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth.( Col.) 64 (1838).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 458 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus ubique vulgaris.
The universal Hegeter in Grand Canary, to which island it seems
to be peculiar. Like most of the species, it presents many slight
local modifications—in size, breadth, and its more or less crumpled
(or corrugated) surface ; but all the states that I have yet seen pass
into each other by imperceptible gradations. It is more particularly
common in dry cindery districts of intermediate altitudes, and
abounds throughout the region of El Monte.
1095. Hegeter subrotundatus.
Hegeter subrotundatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 459 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus parce deprehensus.
It is barely possible that the three examples from which my
diagnosis of this Hegeter was compiled may be but extreme aberra-
tions of the H. impressus ; nevertheless they certainly cannot repre-
sent any local state of that species, for they were found in company
with it—in the south of Grand Canary. Although therefore I be-
lieve the H. subrotundatus to be truly distinct, future and more
extensive material can alone decide whether I am correct in that
conclusion.
1096. Hegeter tenuipunctatus.
Hegeter tenuipunctatus?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 65 (1838).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 459 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub lapidibus in regionibus valde elevatis
latens. Usque ad, vel etiam ultra, 9000’ s. m. ascendit.
A Teneriffan species which seems to occur only in very elevated
districts, from about 7000 to at least 9000 feet above the sea. On
the lofty Cumbre overlooking the Cafiadas I took it in profusion,
from under stones and scoriz amongst the bushes of the Retama.
1097. Hegeter lateralis.
Hegeter lateralis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 65 (1838).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 460 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), und cum specie precedente degens.
Captured abundantly, in company with the preceding species, in »
TENTYRIADE. 399
the lofty regions of Teneriffe, which are characterized by the pre-
sence of the Spartium nubigena (or Retama). It will perhaps be
found to ascend even still higher than the tenuipunctatus.
1098. Hegeter latebricola.
Hegeter latebricola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 510 (note) (1854).
——, Id., Journ. of Ent. i. 91 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem, et mimorem, australem),
sub lapidibus vulgatissimus.
An abundant Hegeter on the rocks of the Salvages, being found
equally on the northern island (or Great Salvage) and the southern
one (or Great Piton). From the former it has been obtained in
profusion, during the last few years, by the Barao do Castello de
Paiva; whilst on the latter it was captured (in 1851) by Mr. T. S.
Leacock, of Madeira, by whom the species was then for the first
time detected.
Genus 331. THALPOPHILA.
Solier, Ann. dela Soc. Ent. de France, iv. 870 (1835).
1099. Thalpophila plicifrons.
Hegeter brevicollis, Hart. [nec Br.], Geolog. Verhdltn. Lanz. und
Fuert. 140, 141.
Thalpophila plicifrons, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 461 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), sub lapidibus scoriisque in aridis.
Found hitherto only in Fuerteventura of the Canarian Group,
where it was captured by Mr. Gray and myself near Puerto de
Cabras, and subsequently by myself at Oliva.
1100. Thalpophila Deyrollii.
Lie ie Hart. {nec Br. |, Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141.
Thalpophila Deyrollii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 462 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus ubique vulga-
tissima.
A universal and most abundant insect throughout Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group, oc-
curring likewise on the small adjacent islets of Graciosa and Lobos
(off the extreme north of the former and latter, respectively) ; but I
haye no evidence as yet of its having been captured further west-
ward in the archipelago*.
* Tn accordance with the sad want of accuracy (as regards precise habitat), in
certain collections, on which I have already felt it necessary to comment, this
400 TENTYRIADA.
1101. Thalpophila fuscipes.
Hegeter fuscipes, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 66 (1838).
, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140.
Thalpophila fuscipes, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 463 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus in intermediis
vulgaris.
Likewise peculiar (so far at least as has yet been observed) to the
two eastern islands of the Canarian Group, Lanzarote and Fuerte-
ventura, where it is abundant beneath stones at intermediate alti-
tudes.
1102. Thalpophila submetallica.
Thalpophila submetallica, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 464 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), und cum specie precedente oc-
currens,
The smallest of the Thalpophile hitherto detected, and one which
bears a close primd facie resemblance to the last species. Like it,
it seems to be peculiar to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura—where it
occurs beneath stones, often in company with its ally, at interme-
diate elevations.
Genus 332. GNOPHOTA.
Erichson, in Wieg. Archiv, ix. 237 (1843).
1103. Gnophota cribricollis.
Hegeter cribricollis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 66 (1838).
Gnophota cribricollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 465 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in inferioribus intermediisque degens.
Not uncommon in the central and southern districts of Grand
Canary, but I have not yet observed it in any of the other islands.
1104. Gnophota inzqualis.
Gnophota ineequalis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 466 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), adhuc parce deprehensa.
insect has on several occasions been transmitted to me from Paris with the label
“Teneriffe” appended to it. Yet I am perfectly satisfied that the specimens
communicated were never taken in Teneriffe at all, but are either Lanzarotan or
Fuerteventuran. When naturalists at home receive material unaccompanied by
any positive statement of the exact district in which it was obtained, would it not
be far wiser not to attempt to define the localities thus rigidly? Had these ex-
amples been called simply ‘‘ Canarian,” it would have been perfectly correct ; but
by affirming them to be from “‘ Teneriffe””—merely perhaps because the person
who collected them made his head quarters in that island, or else did not much
care to preserve a memorandum of his habitats—a downright misstatement, in-
volving a serious topographical blunder, is at once placed on record.
BLAPIDZ. 401
. Three examples, which I captured in Grand Canary, embody all
that I yet know about this Gnophota. Although agreeing with
neither of them, it appears in some respects to be intermediate
between the eribricollis and punctipennis; and therefore, until fur-
ther material has been obtained for a more complete inspection of
its characters, I can scarcely regard its diagnosis as entirely satis-
factory.
1105. Gnophota punctipennis.
Gnophota punctipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 467 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in subinferioribus intermediisque hinc
inde vulgaris.
Also found in Grand Canary, where it would appear to represent
in the more northern parts of that island the G. cribricollis, which
is as widely distributed over the central and southern districts.
The G. punetipennis is universal throughout the region of El Monte
and in the vicinity of Las Palmas.
Genus 333. MELANOCHRUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 467 (1864). -
1106. Melanochrus Lacordairii.
Melanochrus Lacordairii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 468 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in arenosis maritimis submari-
timisque ad radices plantarum fodiens.
A Canarian insect which has been observed hitherto only in
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where it resides in low sandy places
near the coast—burrowing amongst the loose sand around the roots
of shrubby plants.
Fam. 72. BLAPIDZ.
Genus 334. BLAPS.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 254 (1775).
1107. Blaps gages.
Tenebrio gages, Linn., Syst. Nat. ii. 676 [seri pat ee err. #00] (1767).
Blaps gages, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col. en
— —_, Woil., Ins. Mad. 506 (1854).
— —, ia, Cat. Mad, Col. 157 (1857
a ey Ia., Cat. Can. Col. 469 864)
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P@ S), Salvages (ins. majorem,
2D
402 PIMELIADA.
borealem) et Canarienses (Lanz., Oan., Ten., Gom.), in infe-
rioribus late sed parce diffusa.
This large European Blaps, although nowhere very common, is
widely spread over these Atlantic islands—where we may be pretty
sure that it will be found to be nearly (if not indeed quite) universal.
It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, of the Ma-
deiran Group, and in Lanzarote, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and
Gomera, of the Canaries. And it was obtained by the Bardo do
Castello de Paiva even from the Great Salvage.
1108. Blaps alternans.
Blaps alternans, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col,) 68 (1838).
a , Hart., Geolog. Verhiiltn, Lanz. und . 140.
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 470 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus magnis necnon in
cavernis tufge preecipue in editioribus congregans.
Locally abundant in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern
islands of the Canarian Group; but it has not yet been detected
elsewhere. It is more particularly in Lanzarote that I have myself
observed it—where I met with it in profusion, beneath slabs of
stone, on the hills around Haria.
1109. Blaps similis. .
Blaps similis, Lat., Hist. Nat. Crust. et Ins. x. 279 (1803).
fatidica, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 68 (1838).
—— fatadica, Woll., Ins. Mad. 508 (1854),
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 157 (1857).
similis, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 470 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S®) et Canarienses (Fuert., Ten.),
minus frequens.
The common European B. similis occurs sparingly both at the
Madeiras and Canaries, where very likely it may have become esta-
blished from more northern latitudes. It has been taken in Madeira
proper and Porto Santo, of the former, and in Fuerteventura and
Teneriffe, of the latter.
Fam. 73, PIMELIADA.
Genus 335. PIMELIA.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 251 (1775).
PIMELIAD. 403
§ I. Scutellum (ut in Pimeliadis typicis) conspicuum, postice dilatato-
transversum.
1110. Pimelia lutaria.
Pimelia lusaria, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 68, pl. i. £11 (1838).
lutaria*, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 471 (1864).
—— canariensis, Hart. [nec Br.], Geol. Verh. Lanz. u. Fuert, 140, 141.
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus vulgaris.
This pubescent Pimelia, the short cinereous under-pile of which
gives it the appearance of being partially clothed with a muddy de-
posit, is the common species throughout Lanzarote and Fuerteventura,
the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group; and I also met
with it on the little islet of Graciosa, off the extreme north of the
former: but so far as I am aware, it has not yet been observed
further westward in the archipelago.
I should state, however, that a specimen has just been communi-
cated by De Marseul with the label “‘ Teneriffe” attached to it; but
as several of the insects in the same consignment which are unmis-
takeably either Lanzarotan or Fuerteventuran ones have a similar
ticket appended to them, I cannot place sufficient reliance on this
habitat to feel justified in citing the species for any other island than
the two to which my own observations would imply that it is essen-
tially peculiar. At the same time I must add that this single example
does really differ a little from the ordinary type; though the differ-
ences are so very slight that I cannot attach much importance to
them f.
1111. Pimelia canariensis.
Pimelia canariensis, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 67 (1838).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 472 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in summo ipso monte “ Pico de Teyde ”
(12,100' s.m.) 4 DD. Webb et Berthelot necnon de la Perrau-
diére deprehensa.
* On the singular manner in which the orthography of this specific title has
been tampered with, through M. Brullé having spelt it wrongly in his letter-
press but rightly on his plate, compare ‘ Cat. Can. Col.’ p. 471 (note).
t As it is of course barely possible (even though, I think, most unlikely) that
this individual may really be a Teneriffan one, I will just record it as follows ;
and I have given the race which it represents (or may be supposed to represent)
a subspecific name, in the event of further material proving it to be truly dis-
tinct :—
Var. 8. /utulenta. Vix angustior, oblongior, depressior ; prothorace sublongiore
ac paulo minus lato, ad latera presertim antice minus rotundato (quare postice
paulo rectius angustato, angulis posticis sensim magis determinatis).
2n2
4.OA -PIMELIADA.
A Pimelia which appears to occur in the highest elevations of
Teneriffe, having been captured by MM. Webb and Berthelot on the
very top of the “ Peak’? itself (at an altitude of more than 12,000
feet). Their types indeed, which I examined carefully when in Paris,
were until quite lately all that I had seen; but an example is now ~
before me which has just been communicated by De Marseul from
the collection of M. de la Perraudiére, and which (although labelled
merely as Teneriffan) must doubtless have been taken in the same
locality. As considerations of health would not permit me to venture
much higher than about 9000 feet on the mountains of Teneriffe, I
did not reach the summit of the Peak, and consequently did not ob-
tain this beautiful Pimelia, though the elevated Cumbre (overlooking
the Canadas) which formed the upper limit of my explorations was
thickly strewed with the P. ascendens.
1112. Pimelia fornicata.
Pimelia fornicata?, Host, Natursyst. viii. 79, tab. 122. f. 8 (1799).
obesa?, Sol., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, vy. 191 (1836).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 67 (1838).
fornicata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 472 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (sec. DD. Webb et Berth.), mihi non obvia.
oe
A Pimelia of Mediterranean latitudes which is admitted by M.
Brullé into his short and inaccurate list of Canarian Coleoptera, on
the evidence of specimens supposed to have been captured by MM.
Webb and Berthelot. I examined the latter, whilst in Paris, and
they certainly are different from every other species recorded in this
volume, and perhaps also rightly identified with the obesa (or forni-
cata) of southern Europe. I need scarcely add that M. Brullé gives
us no kind of information about them; and therefore, until further
evidence has been obtained on the subject of their habitat, I cannot
regard them as by any means undoubtedly Canarian—and especially
so, since a Pimelia much resembling the fornicata swarms on the
opposite coast of Morocco, and I have already had occasion to com-
ment on the accidental importations, through the medium of trading
vessels, which from time to time have unquestionably taken place at
S* Cruz.
1113. Pimelia ascendens.
Pimelia barbara, Br. [nec Sol.], in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 67 (1838).
ascendens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 473 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Yen.), in montibus excelsis usque ad 10,000
Ss, m. ascendens,
PIMELIADZ. 405
An abundant Pimelia on the elevated Cumbres of Teneriffe, from
about 7000 to 9000 feet above the sea, and ascending, I believe, even
still higher—though scarcely, I imagine, to the very highest point
of all (which seems to be tenanted by the P. canariensis). On the
upland tracts adjoining, and overlooking, the Canadas, I took it in
profusion—beneath stones and scorie, as well as crawling sluggishly
on the ground, amongst the bushes of the Retama.
1114. Pimelia radula.
Pimelia radula (Dej.), Sol., Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr., v. 136 (1836).
—— (—), Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 474 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7en.), plerumque in inferioribus degens.
Likewise Teneriffan, but found at a low elevation (almost at the
sea-level), and seldom ascending into even the intermediate districts.
Around the Puerto Orotava, on the northern side of the island, its
elytral tubercles are less strongly defined than is the case around S* .
Cruz; and the former state corresponds to the “a” of my diagnosis,
whilst the latter is defined as the “ 3. granulata.”
1115. Pimelia sparsa.
Pimelia sparsa, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 67 (1838).
—— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 475 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (séc. DD. Webb et Berthelot), mihi non obvia.
Recorded by M. Brullé as having been found by MM. Webb and
Berthelot at the Canaries, but without any information as to the
island. I examined the type, when in Paris, and do not feel quite
certain that it is more than a variety of the radula in which the
elytral tubercles (between the coste) are very much less numerous.
Still, as I could not compare it with sufficient accuracy, and the
species has already been established, I think it would hardly be safe,
without further evidence, to treat it as otherwise than specifically
distinct.
1116. Pimelia ambigua.
Pimelia ambigua, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 475 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), 4 Dom. Deyrolle olim communicata,
sed & DD. Crotch nuperrime deprehensa.
A Canarian Pimelia which I described from a single example com-
municated from Paris by M. Deyrolle. It had been received by him
as coming from Teneriffe ; but, as implied in the remarks accom-
406 ' PIMELIADA.
panying my diagnosis, that was no proof whatever of its being
positively Teneriffan,—a conclusion indeed which was still further
evident at the time from the fact of his having sent me other insects
likewise, with the label ‘‘ Teneriffe ”’ appended to them, which clearly
were not from that island, but which were captured (without doubt)
either in Lanzarote or Fuerteventura (where the fauna is most
characteristic, and unmistakeable). But a second specimen of the
P. ambigua, which was found by the Messrs, Crotch in Hierro, for-
tunately sets at rest the question of its habitat; and I think it is
most probable therefore that M. Deyrolle’s example was from the
collection of M. de la Perraudiére, who it is well known visited
Hierro.
Although quite satisfied however that the present Pimelia is not
Teneriffan, its proper island becomes of less importance from the
consideration that I cannot but feel a slight doubt whether it is more
(after all) than a local variety of the costipennis, in which the elytra
are much crumpled transversely (occasioning the ridges to appear
rather angular and undulated) and the prothoracic punctures are a
trifle more evident. Still I have not been able to connect it with
the ordinary type of that insect (which abounds in Hierro); and
therefore I must leave in doubt the question of its specific claims,
to be solved by future observation and more extensive material.
1117. Pimelia costipennis.
- Pimelia costipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 476 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), preecipue in subinferioribus vul-
garis.
The common Pimelia of Gomera and Hierro, where it is occasion-
ally abundant at rather low elevations. The Gomeran specimens
are on the average a little larger than the Hierro ones, and have
their limbs thicker ; but I can detect nothing about them to warrant
the suspicion that they represent more than a slight insular phasis
of the latter.
1118. Pimelia levigata.
Pimelia levigata, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 67 (1838).
laevigata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 477 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.?, Palma), seepius in subinferioribus hine
inde vulgaris.
An abundant species at rather low elevations in Palma, of the
PIMELIADE. 407
Canarian Group; and it appears also to occur in Teneriffe, though
I have not myself observed it in that island*.
1119. Pimelia serrimargo.
Pimelia verrucosa, Br. [nec Fisch. de Waldh., 1821), in Webb et Berth.
(Col.) 67 Soul
serrimargo, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 477 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), late diffusa et hinc inde vulgaris.
A Pimelia which has been observed hitherto only in Grand Canary,
over which island however it is widely diffused. It is an extremely
variable species, both in stature and in the greater or less develop-
ment of its elytral tubercles.
§ II. Scutellum brevissimum, pronoto tectwm (nec pone basin elytro-
rum ipsissimam extendens), ergo superne vie observandum. [Subg.
Aphanaspis, Woll. |
1120. Pimelia granulicollis.
Pimelia granulicollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col: 478 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in arenosis submaritimis prope urbem
Las Palmas parce deprehensa.
This large and subopake species occurs in the low sandy district
of Grand Canary between Las Palmas and the Isleta, where, how-
ever, it would appear to be scarce. It has been taken sparingly
both by myself and the Messrs. Crotch.
1121. Pimelia auriculata.
Pimelia bajula, Br. [nec Klug, 1830], in Webb et Ber. (Col.) 57 (1888).
—— auriculata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 479 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), late diffusa, ab ora maritima usque ad
regiones montosas ascendens.
An oblong, shining, and comparatively unsculptured Pimelia, which
* Although I can scarcely doubt the occurrence of the P. levigata in Teneriffe,
I nevertheless cannot but feel that more conclusive evidence is still wanted on
the subject of its extra~-Palman range. Considering however that MM. Webb
and Berthelot, Hartung, and Crotch are supposed to have met with it in “Tene-
riffe,” it may perhaps seem unreasonable that further proof for its existence in
that island should be required. But as I have not been able to elicit any kind of
information as to where the Teneriffan examples were found, and it is a remark-
able fact that all of its captors visited Palma, I must crave their indulgence if I
should appear to be unnecessarily sceptical concerning its Teneriffan habitat.
408 CONIONTIDA.
seems to be peculiar to Grand Canary. It is widely spread over that
island—oceurring at quite low, intermediate, and even rather lofty
elevations. ea
Fam. 74, CONIONTIDZ.
Genus 336. CRYPTICUS.
Latreille, Ragn. An. (6dit, i.) ii, 298 (1817).
1122. Crypticus navicularis.
Crypticus ? navicularis, Brullé, im Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 69 (1888).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 481 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis editioribus sat rarus.
A Canarian Crypticus which has been observed hitherto only in
Teneriffe, where it occurs sparingly in the damp sylvan districts of
a rather high elevation.
1123. Crypticus punctatissimus.
Crypticus punctatissimus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 480 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Found in much the same kind of places as the last species, but
in Palma (instead of Teneriffe)—where it appears to be universal
throughout the wooded districts of intermediate and lofty altitudes.
1124. Crypticus calvus.
Crypticus canariensis (p.), Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 482 (1864).
calvus, Woll., Append. hij. op. 59.
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), in sylvaticis intermediis degens.
Taken abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch in Hierro, during their
late Canarian campaign, in which island, however, a single example
had been captured previously by myself—in the wooded district of
El Golfo. It would seem therefore to have much the same habits as
the last two species, to which it is evidently allied. Indeed, as
stated in the Appendix, I think it is not unlikely that these three
Cryptict may be, in reality, but permanent phases of a single, some-
what plastic species—each of them peculiar to its respective island.
But since it is impossible to affirm this for certain, I have no option
but to treat them as specifically distinct ; and future observers must
decide for themselves whether they consider it safe to amalgamate
them.
CONIONTID. 4.09
1125. Crypticus canariensis.
Crypticus glaber, Br. [nec Fab.], in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 69 (1838).
canariensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 481 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub lapidibus foliisque dejectis in inter-
mediis editioribusque occurrens. Per regiones sylvaticas usque
ad 9000’ s. m., vel etiam ultra, ascendit.
Widely spread over the intermediate and lofty elevations of Tene-
riffe, but it has not yet been detected in any of the other islands.
It occurs both in the sylvan districts and on the lofty, open Cumbres
above them—ascending to an altitude of more than 9000 feet. The
examples from the latter regions differ a little from those in less
elevated spots; but the points of difference are very slight, and the
two forms merge gradually into each other.
1126. Crypticus nitidulus.
Crypticus nitidulus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 60.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch parce deprehensus.
A few examples of this comparatively shining and deeply punc-
tured Crypticus were taken in Gomera by the Messrs. Crotch, during
their late expedition to the Canaries. The characters which distin-
guish it from its allies have been fully pointed out in the Appendix.
1127. Crypticus oblongus.
Crypticus oblongus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 482 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Hierro), in intermediis editioribus-
que late diffusus.
Widely diffused over the intermediate and lofty elevations of Tene-
riffe, Gomera, and Hierro, in the Canarian Group, occurring beneath
stones and fallen leaves. Its detection in Gomera is due to the late
researches of the Messrs. Crotch. The examples from Hierro have
their sculpture just perceptibly finer than those from Teneriffe, and
the Gomeran ones than those from Hierro.
1128. Crypticus minutus.
Crypticus minutus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 69 (1838).
—, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 483 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis et editioribus rarior.
Two specimens only, with the exception of M. Brullé’s type (which
I examined, when in Paris), of this comparatively minute Crypticus
‘
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4.10 PEDINID&.
have as yet come beneath my notice. They were taken by myself
in Grand Canary,—one of them in the region of El Monte, and the
other at a high altitude on the mountains to the south of the Roca
del Soucilho.
Genus 337..ELLIPSODES.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 485 (1854).
1129. Ellipsodes glabratus.
Spheridium glabratum, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 79 (1792).
, Id., Syst. Eleu. i. 93 (1801).
Ellipsodes glabratus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 486, tab. xi. f. 2 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 150 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in intermediis editioribus-
que vulgaris.
An abundant insect at intermediate and (more particularly) lofty
elevations in Madeira proper, ranging from about 1500 feet above
the sea to the summits of the peaks. It occurs principally beneath
stones.
1130. Ellipsodes oblongior.
Ellipsodes glabratus, var. 8., Woll., Ins. Mad. 486 (1854). —
oblongior, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 150 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P* St, Des., Bugio), sub lapidibus in editioribus
rarior.
Likewise peculiar to the Madeiran Group, and so closely allied to
the preceding species that I am extremely doubtful whether it ought
to be regarded as more than a modification of it. I have taken it
sparingly, under stones, at a rather high elevation, in Porto Santo,
the Deserta Grande, and on the Bugio.
J
Fam. 75, PEDINIDZ.
Genus 338. MELASMA.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 484 (1864).
1131. Melasma lineatum.
Phylax? lineatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 69 (1838).
, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140.
Melasma lineatum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 485 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus vulgare.
Common throughout Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern
OPATRIDZ. ; 41]
islands of the Canarian Group; and I likewise met with it on the
little islet of Graciosa, off the extreme north of the former. It
occurs beneath stones, principally at intermediate altitudes*.
Fam. 76. OPATRIDZ.
Genus 339. CNEMOPLATIA.
Costa, ‘Ann, Ac. Asp. Nat. Nap. i. 146 (script. Cnemeplatia] (1847).
1132. Cnemoplatia laticeps.
Autocera laticeps, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 155, fig. 2 (1857).
Cnemeplatia laticeps, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 485 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen.), in intermediis,
precipue sub recremento ad basin acervorum foeni sparso, ra-
rissima.
A curious little insect very closely allied to the Italian C. Atropos,
of which it is just possible that it may be but a geographical modi-
fication. Still I believe it to be truly distinct; for its small differ-
ential characters remain constant both in the Madeiras and Canaries,
which would hardly be the case if it were any mere local phasis of
the Mediterranean species. It occurs rarely, at intermediate alti-
tudes, in Madeira proper—having been taken by myself on the
ascent from 8“ Cruz to 8. Antonio da Serra, by the late Mr. Bewicke
beneath haystack-refuse at Camacha, and by Senhor Moniz at “the
Mount” above Funchal. From the Canaries I have seen hitherto
but a single example, which was captured by Dr. Crotch (during the
spring of 1862) in Teneriffe; though we may expect to meet with it
more abundantly, if searched for in the proper situations.
* TI have no shadow of evidence that the M. lineatwm has occurred anywhere
except in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (and on their small adjacent rocks), and
feel satisfied that it is peculiar to the eastern part of the Canarian archipelago ;
yet, as usual, I have been somewhat troubled by receiving from Paris an example
of it labelled “Teneriffe.” It really would appear as if acewracy of habitat was
a subject totally uncared for in many of the continental collections; for it is
grievous to observe how the species from these various islands, and some even
from the Cape de Verdes, are hawked about indiscriminately as Teneriffan, and
that too with a confidence bordering on pugnacity. If naturalists would but
consider the amount of falsehood which they wantonly propagate by this slovenly
confusion of their localities, they would pause before attempting to define the
latter too rigidly on insufficient evidence. If in cases like the present one they
would but cite their specimens simply as “ Canarian,” instead of assigning them
to some particular island to which they do not belong, it would be far more satis-
factory, and at the same time less offensive to those who are labouring to arrive
at the truth on special questions of topographical interest.
412 - OPATRIDE.
Genus 340, SCLERUM.
(Dej.) Hope, Col. Man. iii. 111 [script. Seleron] (1840).
1133. Sclerum asperulum.
Sclerum asperulum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 486 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), sub lapidibus in inferioribus arenosis
captum.
Several examples of this fine Sclerwm were taken by myself, at a
low elevation, in the south of Grand Canary—beneath stones, at
Maspalomas.
Genus 341. OPATRUM.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 76 (1775).
1134. Opatrum lutosum.
Opatrum lutosum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 486 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus vulgare.
The universal Opatrum of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group, where it is common beneath
stones at low and intermediate altitudes. I have no evidence for
supposing that it occurs further westward in the archipelago, though
I think it far from unlikely that it will be found in the sandy parts
of (at all events) Grand Canary.
1135. Opatrum fuscum.
Opatrum fuscum, Hobst, Kaf. v. 225, tab. 52. f. 1 (1798).
, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 68 (1838).
—— errans, Woll., Ins. Mad. 501, tab. xi. f. 3 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 156 (1857).
— fuscum, Hart., Geolog. Verhiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 140.
——., Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 487 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten.),
late diffusum.
An Opatrum of Mediterranean latitudes which is widely distri-
buted over these Atlantic islands, though seldom very abundant. In
Madeira proper (whence I described it as a new species, under the
name of errans) it has been observed hitherto only at rather lofty
elevations; but in the Canarian islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura,
Grand Canary, and Teneriffe (in each of which it has been taken) it
seems to be found equally in the low and intermediate districts.
OPATRIDA. 413
1136. Opatrum hispidum.
Opatrum tomentosum, Dej., Cat. (édit. 3) 214 (1837).
— hispidum, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 68 (1838).
chicas: Erich., in Wiegm. Archiv, 248 (1843).
— fuscum, Woll. [nec Host |, Ins. Mad. 500, tab. xi. f. 1 (1854).
eo , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 156 (1857).
hispidum, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 488 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub
lapidibus, passim.
There is no insect more general throughout these Atlantic Groups
than this Opatrum, in all the islands of which (namely, the five Ma-
deiran and the seven Canarian ones), except those of the Salvages,
it has been captured—more or less abundantly. It is likewise com-
mon at the Cape de Verdes. In my ‘Ins. Mad.’ and Madeiran
Catalogue I erroneously regarded it as the fusewm (or rusticum) of
southern Europe; which led me into the further mistake of describ-
ing the latter (under the name of errans) as a new species.
1137. Opatrum oblitum.
Opatrum oblitum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 489 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in aridis arenosis et calcariis,
preesertim submaritimis, occurrens.
A rather small species (somewhat allied to the 0. pygmeum of
southern Europe) which occurs at low elevations in the two eastern
islands of the Canarian archipelago, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura ;
and I likewise met with it on the little islet of Graciosa, off the north
of the former. It is found generally in sandy and calcareous spots,
towards the coast.
1138. Opatrum dilatatum.
Opatrum dilatatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 501 [note] (1854).
— — , ld., Journ. of Ent. i, 91 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. minorem, australem), 4 Dom. Leacock semel
deprehensum.
The only example which I have yet seen of this distinct Opatrum
was taken on the southern of the two islands of the Salvages (known
as the “ Great Piton’’), in 1851, by Mr. Leacock of Madeira.
Genus 342. MELANSIS.
- Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 491 (1864).
414. OPATRIDE.
1139. Melansis costata.
Phylax costatus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 69 (1838).
Melansis costata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 491 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), hinc inde in editioribus haud infrequens.
Hitherto I have observed this insect only on the mountains of
Grand Canary, where it is locally far from uncommon at a rather
high altitude. On the ascent to the great Pinal above San Barto-
lomé, in the central region of Tarajana, I met with it in tolerable
abundance.
1140. Melansis angulata.
Melansis angulata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 492 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma, Hierro), in intermediis rarissima.
I captured about twenty examples of this well-defined species in
Palma, of the Canarian Group,—beneath stones in the Barranco
above 8“ Cruz, at about two miles from the latter. Anda specimen
has been communicated by De Marseul, which was taken by M. de la
Perraudiére in Hierro*.
Genus 343. HADRUS.
(Dej. Cat.) Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 502 (1854).
1141. Hadrus alpinus.
Hadrus alpinus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 502, tab. xi. f. 5 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 156 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis editioribusque sat vul-
garis.
Rather common in the intermediate and somewhat lofty altitudes
of Madeira proper, occurring (beneath stones) both in the sylvan
regions and above them; but it does not appear to descend into the
lower districts.
1142. Hadrus Paive.
Hadrus Paive, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 50 (1860).
——, Id., Append. hyj. op. 61.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in inferioribus prope oppidulum Porto
da Cruz adhuc tantum lectus.
* The Hierro specimen has its costz just perceptibly less sharply developed,
and its hinder prothoracic angles more decidedly. simple (or with no apparent
tendency to besubrecurved) ; but such slight characters are hardly worth noticing,
being scarcely appreciable.
| OPATRID&. 415
Likewise found in Madeira proper, but at quite low elevations.
Indeed the only spot in which I have met with it hitherto is, at the
sea-level, close to the little town of Porto da Cruz (on the eastern
coast)—-where I captured it in profusion beneath stones. It was
named after the Barao do Castello de Paiva, to whose researches in
Madeira I have often been indebted for much interesting material.
1143. Hadrus cinerascens.
Hadrus cinerascens, Dej., Cat. (édit. 3) 214 (1837).
—— — , Woll., Ins. ‘Mad. 503, tab. xi. f. 4 (1854).
—, ; Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 156 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Ilheo Chao, Des., Bugio), sub lapidibus
ubique vulgatissimus.
One of the most abundant of the Coleopterous insects of the Ma-
deiran Group, to which it seems to be peculiar. It occurs from the
sea-level to the summits of the peaks (being most common, however,
at rather low elevations), and is found in all the islands except Porto
Santo—where its place is taken by the H. <llotus.
1144. Hadrus illotus.
Hadrus illotus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 503, tab. xi. f. 6 (1854).
—,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 156 (1857).
Habitat Gutigicoee (P% §%), sub lapidibus in inferioribus interme-
diisque abundans.
As already stated, this Hadrus seems to be the Porto-Santan
representative of the H. cinerascens, which abounds on all the other
islands of the Madeiran Group. And such being the case, one can
scarcely resist the inquiry whether it is not in reality an insular
modification of that species. It is certainly possible that this may
be so; nevertheless the fact that the cinerascens remains constant on
the various other islands (and adjacent rocks) would render it @ priori
unlikely that it should have become permanently altered in Porto
Santo.
Genus 344. HALONOMUS.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. vii. 201 (1861).
1145. Halonomus salinicola.
Halonomus salinicola, Woll., loc. cit. 203 (1861).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 490 (1864).
Hatitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can.), sub lapidibus in locis salinis hine
inde vulgatissimus.
416 TRACHYSCELID&.
A Canarian insect which was taken in great abundance by Mr.
Gray and myself at the Salinas (or salt-works) in the extreme north
of Lanzarote, and of which I subsequently captured a single example
at the southern point of Grand Canary. I am far from certain that
it is more than a geographical state of the H. ovatus (=Heterophaga
ovata, Dej. Cat.,=Opatrum ovatum, Erich.,=Halonomus Grayii,
Woll.), which is recorded from Senegal and Sicily, and which occurs
likewise at the Cape de Verdes. But whether this be the case or
not, it certainly exists on the opposite coast of Morocco—it having
been captured by the Messrs. Crotch at Mogadore.
Fam. 77. TRACHYSCELIDA.
‘Genus 345. PSEUDANEMIA.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 492 (1864).
1146. Pseudanemia brevicollis.
Pseudanemia brevicollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 493 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), in arenosis submaritimis capta.
The only specimen which I have yet seen of this singular Canarian
insect was captured by myself in Lanzarote—on a low sandy slope
immediately behind the sea-beach, about a mile to the south of
Arrecife. The fact of its antenne being only 10-articulate and the
edges of its body unciliated, will, apart from the less important
differences in the shape of its head, eyes, and prothorax, readily
separate it, even at first sight, from the members of the closely allied
genus Anemia.
Genus 346. TRACHYSCELIS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. iv. 379 (1809).
1147. Trachyscelis aphodioides.
Trachyscelis aphodioides, Lat., loc. cit. (1809).
, Guérin-Men., Icon. Ins. pl. 31. f. 3.
—— ——,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 494 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), sub fucis necnon juxta
radices plantarum in arenosis maritimis crescentium fodiens.
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes which occurs in the more
eastern portions of the Canarian Group—where it burrows beneath
marine rejectamenta on the sea-beach, as well as around the roots of
plants (growing in the loose sand) immediately behind it. It has
been taken in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Grand Canary.
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Genus 347. PHALERIA.
Latreille, Hist. des Crust. et Ins. iii. 162 (1802).
1148. Phaleria bimaculata.
Tenebrio bimaculatus, Hbst, Natursyst. viii. 16 (1799).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), & Barone “Castello de
Paiva” missa.
A single example of this rather large Phaleria has been communi-
cated by the Barao do Castello de Paiva, by whom it was obtained
from the Great Salvage.
In the European Catalogues the P. bimaculata is given as a variety
of the cadaverina, but I believe nevertheless that it is specifically
distinct. Unquestionably there is a maculated phasis of the cada-
verina; but the examples now before me, from the Salvages and
Portugal, can scarcely be referred to ¢¢; for not only are they paler
with a much more rigidly defined patch on the disk of each elytron,
but the latter are likewise more convex and oval (or less straight-
ened at the sides) and have their edges (instead of being nearly bald)
conspicuously ciliated. Their prothorax also is less bisinuate along
its basal edge (which causes the hinder angles to be more decidedly
right angles), and their interstices are more transversely wrinkled.
1149. Phaleria cadaverina.
Tenebrio cadaverinus, Fub., Ent. Syst. i. 113 (1792).
, Sturm, Deutsch. Fna, ii. 230 (1807).
Phaleria cadaverina, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 15 (1832).
— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 494 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), juxta oram maritimam 4 W. D. Crotch
reperta.
This common European insect was captured in Gomera, of the
Canarian Group, by Dr. Crotch—who obtained a few examples of it,
during the spring of 1862, on the sea-shore at San Sebastian. I
met with it at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Morocco,
1150. Phaleria ornata.
Phaleria cadaverina, cup Fab. |,in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 70 (1838).
—— picta, Woll. [nec Mann. |, Ann. Nat. Hist, vii. 246 (1861).
—— ornata, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 494 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), in arenosis maritimis hine
inde vulgaris.
An elegant Phaleria which has been observed only in Lanzarote,
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Fuerteventura, and Grand Canary,—where it is locally abundant on
(and near) the sandy sea-shores, burrowing beneath alge and other
rejectamenta. It has much in common with an equally beautiful
species, the P. Clarkii, which was found by Mr. Gray and the Rev.
Hamlet Clark at the Cape de Verdes ; but the many characters which
distinguish it permanently from that insect have been fully alluded
to in my Canarian Catalogue.
1151. Phaleria ciliata.
Phaleria ciliata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 488 (1854).
— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 151 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P@ S*), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
A comparatively small and oval species which I have observed
only in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group,—where it is occasionally
abundant, beneath marine and other, rejectamenta, along the sandy
sea-shores. :
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Fam, 78. ULOMIDZ.
Genus 348. ADELINA.
(Chevr.) Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 413 (1858).
1152. Adelina farinaria,
Adelina farinaria, Woll., loc. cit. 414 (1858).
» Id., Append. huj. op. 61.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), certe introducta. Inter farmam Ame-
ricanam (?) in urbe ipsé Funchalensi collegit Dom. M. Park.
As has been already stated under the Rhizopertha bifoveolata, this
insect was found by Mr. M. Park in Madeira proper—where it had
without dowbt been imported accidentally into the island in a cask of
flour. Indeed it was taken absolutely in the Custom-House, at
Funchal; and J believe that the flour was American. Under these
circumstances I certainly should not have admitted the species into
the present Catalogue at all, had it not been so extremely abundant
that there is at least a possibility that it may have established itself
in some of the warehouses and stores, and that it may consequently
be again met with at a future time. And moreover, when we con-
sider what a number of insects have already been naturalized in a
similar manner, such a contingency cannot be regarded as by any
means an improbable one.
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Genus 349. ALPHITOBIUS.
Stephens, Zi, Brit. Ent. v. 11 (1832).
1153. Alphitobius diaperinus.
Tenebrio diaperinus, Kugel., in Panz. Fna Ins. Germ. 37.16 (1797).
Uloma opatroides, Bruillé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 70 (1838).
Alphitobius diaperinus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 498 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 154 eg
—— — , Ia., Cat. Can. Col, 497 (1864).
Crypticus opatroides?, Hart., Geolog. Verhdltn. Lanz. und Fuert, 142.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten.), in domibus
mercatorumque repositoriis ex alienis introductus.
This widely diffused insect occurs sparingly, about houses and
stores, both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups—where it has
doubtless become established from more northern latitudes. It has
been taken in Madeira proper, as well as in Grand Canary and
Teneriffe.
1154, Alphitebius piceus.
Tenebrio mauritanicus, Fub. [nec Linn. 1767], Ent. Syst. i. 118 (1792).
ee piceus, Oliv., Ent. iii. 58. 17. 22 (1795).
Tenebrio Fagi, Pnz., Fna Ins. Germ. 61. 3 (1799).
Alphitobius picipes, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 11 (1833).
Heterophaga mauritanica, Dej., Cat. (édit. 3), 220 (1837).
Alphitobius mauritanicus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. i. 20 (1858).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Can. (Ten.?), certe introductus; in
locis similibus ac preecedens.
Found in just the same kind of places as the last species, and like
it clearly introduced (along with farinaceous and other substances)
through the medium of commerce. In Madeira proper it is more
frequently met with than the diaperinus, being often rather abun-
dant in the stores and warehouses of Funchal; but at the Canaries
it seems the scarcer of the two. Indeed the only example of it which
I have yet seen from that Group has been communicated by De
Marseul with the label “Teneriffe” appended to it; but, although
it is far from unlikely (judging from the numerous mistakes of
habitat in the same consignment) that this particular specimen is
not Teneriffan at all, yet I have no hesitation in citing it as Canarian
(and possibly from Teneriffe); for we may be pretty sure that it
would .be found in most of the towns, if searched for in the right
localities. It will be seen that its nomenclature has been much con-
fused,—the insect having been published under four specific names,
and assigned to at least as many different genera.
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Genus 350. GNATHOCERUS.
Thunberg, Act. Holmiens, 47 (1814).
1155. Gnathocerus cornutus.
Trogosita cornuta, Fab., Ent. Syst. Suppl. 51 (1798).
Uloma cornuta, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col) 70 (1838).
Cerandria cornuta, Woll., Ins. Mad. 490 (1854).
—., Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 151 (1857).
Gnathocerus cornutus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 496 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten., Gom.,
Hierro), in domibus officinisque pistoriis, ex alienis introductus.
The common and widely spread G. cornutus has established itself
both in the Madeiras and Canaries, where it is found principally
amongst farinaceous substances in houses and stores. It occurs in
the towns and villages of Madeira proper; and it has been taken
sparingly in Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and
Hierro, of the Canarian Group.
1156. Gnathocerus maxillosus,
Trogosita maxillosa ?, Fub., Syst. Eleu. i. 155 (1801).
Gnathocerus maxillosus, Woll., Ann, Nat. Hist. vi. 49 (1860).
, Id., Append. huj. op. 61.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice Platani laxo etiam in urbe
ipsé Funchalensi repertus. 7
Detected by myself in Madeira proper, beneath the bark of plane-
trees growing in the Praca da Rainha in Funchal. I need scarcely
state that it is, as undoubtedly as the G. cornutus, a mere introduction
from some other country, though the latter perhaps is more likely
(in this case) to be America than Europe*. .
Genus 351. TRIBOLIUM.
_MacLeay, Ann. Javan. 47 (1825).
1157. Tribolium ferrugineum.
Tenebrio ferrugineus, Fab., Spec. Ins. i. 824 (1781).
Tribolium castaneum, MacLeay, Ann. Javan. 47 (1825).
ferrugineum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 491 (1854).
* As the mazillosus is the only other known Gnathocerus, I have had but little
hesitation in referring the Madeiran insect to it. Nevertheless, as stated in the
remarks accompanying my diagnosis in the ‘Ann. of Nat. Hist.,’ if the latter
should prove to be distinct from the Fabrician species, I would then propose for
it the trivial name of falcatus.
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Tribolium: ferrugineum, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 151 (1857).
—— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col. ‘496 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Fuert., Ten., Gom.), hinc
inde in domibus mercatorumque repositoriis.
An almost cosmopolitan insect which has become established,
through the medium of commerce, both in the Madeiran and Canarian
Groups—where it occurs sparingly about houses and stores. It is
not uncommon in Madeira proper; and it has been captured in
Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Gomera, of the Canaries.
Genus 352. PSEUDOSTENE.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat, Hist, vii. 247 (1861).
1158. Pseudostene fossoria.
Pseudostene fossoria, Woll., loc. cit. 250 (1861).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 497 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), rarissima; in salinis necnon sub fucis
per oram arenosam maritimam fodiens.
Observed hitherto only in Lanzarote, of the Canarian Group,—
where it would appear to be both extremely rare and perfectly
indigenous. The very few examples of it which I have yet seen
were found by myself, in salt places, at the level of the sea-shore—
namely, at the Salinas in the extreme north of the island, and under
marine rejectamenta on the sandy beach to the south of Arrecife. It
is so closely allied to an insect from the Cape de Verdes, which I
described as the P. angusta, that I am doubtful whether it should
be regarded as more than a slight geographical modification of it.
Genus 353. HYPOPHLEUS,
Fabricius, Skrivt. af Natur. Selsk. (1790).
1159. Hypophleus pini.
ee amy igre .), Panz., Fna Ins. Germ. 67. 19 (1799).
a Austr. 592 (1849).
oe nocivus, = Wail, Ann, Nat. Tat ix. 442 (1862).
—— pini, Jd., Cat. ‘Can. Col, 498 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma), in subeditioribus pinos emortuos
destruens.
A European Hypophleus which is found sparingly in the Canarian
Group, where it occurs in the old pine trees of intermediate and lofty
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elevations. Hitherto it has been taken only in Teneriffe and Palma,
but it will probably be met with wherever the Pinals still exist.
1160. Hypophleus euphorbiz.
Hypophloeus euphorbie, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soe. Lond. i. 188 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 499 (1864).
fabitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro), sub cortice
Luphorbiarum emortuo late sed parce diffusus.
A very narrow and comparatively minute species which occurs
sparingly under the bark of dead Euphorbias in the Canarian Group,
in all the islands of which it has been detected except Fuerteventura
and Palma. There can be little doubt, consequently, that it is uni-
versal. It has much the same habits as the Madeiran H. ambiguus,
of which it may be regarded as the Canarian representative. It
differs however from that insect in being altogether narrower, with
its prothorax relatively longer (and not transverse), with the strice
of its elytra (the latter of which completely cover the apex of the
abdomen) both fainter and more finely punctulate, and with its
- antenne less abbreviated.
1161. Hypophleus ambiguus.
Hypophleeus ambiguus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 152 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in Euphorbiis antiquis, nisi fallor, paree
degens.
The few examples which I have yet seen of this Hypophleus were
taken in the higher elevations of Madeira proper; and although I
have not myself met with it, I feel almost satisfied (from its mani-
fest affinity with the preceding species) that it is attached to the
Kuphorbias. Indeed I have little doubt that the individuals from
which my diagnosis was originally compiled, and whieh were taken
by Mr. Mason in the upland region of the Fanal, must have occurred
beneath the bark of the E. mellifera—which attains a gigantic size
in that particular district.
1162. Hypophleus subdepressus.
Hypophloeus subdepressus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 499 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), hactenus semel deprehensus.
Closely allied to the European HH; depressus, of which, indeed, it is
just possible that it may represent some geographical state; but
CQ@LOMETOPIDZ. 4.23.
until further material has been obtained for inspection, it is difficult
to pronounce definitely concerning it. The only example which I
have seen was captured by myself in the Rio Palmas of Fuerte-
ventura, in the Canarian Group. .
Fam. 79. COSSYPHIDZ.
Genus 354. COSSYPHUS.
Olivier, Ent. iii, 44 bis (1795).
1163. Cossyphus insularis.
Cossyphus siculus, Dej., Cat. 220 (1837).
—— insularis, Laporte, Hist. des Col. ii. 228 (1840).
—— ——, Brime, Ess. sur les Cossyph. ii. 16, pl. 2. f. 2 (1846).
— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 500 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.), mihi non obvius.
A Cossyphus of Mediterranean latitudes which is apparently found
in Teneriffe ; but it is most remarkable that, whilst I have received
it from no less than five different quarters as having been captured
in that island, it should totally have escaped my own observations
hitherto, as well as those of the Messrs. Crotch. Yet it appears
unquestionably to have been taken by several naturalists—most of
whom merely touched at the Canaries, and who paid but little or no
attention to general collecting*.
Fam, 80. CHELOMETOPIDE.
Genus 355. MACROSTETHUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 504 (1854).
1164. Macrostethus tuberculatus.
Macrostethus tuberculatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 505, tab. xi. f. 8 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 157 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (I7heo Chao), rarissimus ; sub lapidibus magnis
bis captus.
Of this rather large and singular insect I have seen but two
examples. They were both of them captured on the northern
* The C. inswlaris was found by MM. Hartung and De la Perraudiére; and
it has likewise been communicated by the Baron do Castello de Paiva, by Mr. A.
Fry of London, and by M. Deyrolle of Paris.
424, TENEBRIONIDE.
Deserta (or Ilheo Chao), in the Madeiran Group—from beneath
slabs, or blocks, of stone in the centre of that peculiar little island.
T am doubtful whether the genus is sufficiently distinct from Celo-
metopus, of Solier, found in Spain and Portugal, but of which I
possess no type for comparison.
Fam, 81, TENEBRIONIDA.
Genus 356. TENEBRIO.
Linneeus, Syst. Nat, edit. 6 (1748).
1165. Tenebrio molitor.
Tenebrio molitor, Zinn., Fna Suec. 815 (1761).
, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 111 (1792),
— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 496 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 153 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimus; inter farinam ex Europa
introductus.
I have not myself observed this common European insect in any
of these islands, though its near ally the 7. obscurus is almost uni-
versal throughout the whole of them. But of the molitor the only
two Atlantic specimens which I have yet seen are from the small
‘collection of the late Dr. Heineken—by whom they were captured,
many years ago, in Madeira proper. Of course the insect is a mere
introduction, through the medium of commerce, from more northern
latitudes.
1166. Tenebrio obscurus.
Tenebrio obscurus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 111 (1792).
molitor?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 68 (1838).
obscurus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 497 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 153 Sees
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 500 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt S%) et Canarienses (in Lanz, sola
haud observatus), in domibus, granariis, et preesertim sub recre-
mento farris ad basin acervorum tritici sparso, vulgaris.
There can be little doubt that this Tenebrio, which is the scarcer
of the two species in central Europe, is universal throughout the
whole of these islands which are inhabited—it having become per-
manently established, through the medium of commerce. In Madeira
proper it is locally abundant, and it has been obtained by the Bardo
do Castello de Paiva from Porto Santo ; whilst at the Canaries it has
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been observed in all the seven islands except Lanzarote (where,
however, we may be quite certain that it exists). It occurs about
granaries and bakehouses, but is more particularly abundant beneath
the refuse around the base of corn-stacks.
1167. Tenebrio olivensis.
Tenebrio olivensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 501 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), sub lapide in intermediis semel lectus.
Of this curious Tenebrio a single specimen is all that I have yet
seen. It was captured by myself in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian
Group—from beneath a stone on a flat semicultivated piece of
ground, about a mile to the south of Oliva. In the very acute
angles of its prothorax, and the wide and extremely securiform last
joint of its maxillary palpi, it would appear at first sight to recede
almost generically from the other species here enumerated.
1168. Tenebrio Crotchii,
Tenebrio Crotchii, Woll., Append. huj. op. 62.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in caulibus Luphorbice canariensis
emortuis 4 DD. Crotch copiose deprehensus.
A remarkable little Canarian Tenebrio, of Hwphorbia-infesting
habits, which was captured abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch in
Teneriffe and Gomera. It is a truly indigenous insect; and it will
perhaps therefore be found to be widely spread over the archipelago,
when the dead stalks of the Huphorbia canariensis (to which plant
it would seem to be attached) have been more generally examined.
Genus 357. CALCAR.
(Dej. Cat.) Latreille, Regn. An. (6dit. 2) v. 25 (1829).
1169, Calcar elongatus.
Tenebrio elongatus, Host, Key vil. 259, tab. 112. f. 2 (1797).
Trogosita calcar, Fab., Syst. . i. 153 (1801).
Calcar elongatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 495 (1854).
— — , lid. Cat, Mad. Col, 153 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt S, Bugio?), sub lapidibus in infe-
rioribus.
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes which is locally far from
uncommon in the Madeiran Group, where it occurs (beneath stones)
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principally at low elevations. It has been taken in Madeira proper
and Porto Santo; and I have received specimens from the Bario do
Castello de Paiva purporting to come from the southern Deserta (or
Bugio). Although I cannot feel quite satisfied concerning the latter
habitat, I have little doubt that it is correct—the species being one
which I should expect to meet with on the Desertas.
Genus 358. BOROMORPHUS.,
(Mots.) Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 492 (1854).
1170. Boromorphus tagenioides.
Boros tagenioides, Lucas, Col. de ? Algérie, 338, pl. 30. f. 9 (1849).
Boromorphus Mader, Woll., Ins. Mad. 493, tab. xi. f. 9 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 153 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S*), sub lapidibus plerumque in
apricis inferioribus.
Found likewise in Mediterranean latitudes, and tolerably common
in the Madeiran Group; but it has not yet been observed at the
Canaries. It occurs, principally, beneath stones and scorie, in open
grassy spots of a sunny aspect and a rather low elevation; and it
has been captured hitherto in Madeira proper and Porto Santo.
1171. Boromorphus parvus.
Boromorphus parvus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 502 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.), in intermediis et praecipue
editioribus rarissimus.
The Canarian representative of the B. tagenioides, yet certainly
distinct from it—both in structure and habits. It occurs under
stones and in crevices of the rocks at rather lofty altitudes, and is
extremely rare,—having been observed in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura,
and Teneriffe.
Fam. 82. HELOPIDZ.
Genus 359. HELOPS.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 257 (1775).
1172. Helops altivagans.
Helops altivagans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 503 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in montibus valde excelsis usque ad 9000’
S.m. ascendens,
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A Canarian Helops which appears to be peculiar to the elevated
regions of Teneriffe, ascending to at least 9000 feet above the sea
(perhaps indeed higher still). I have taken it sparingly on the
Cumbre overlooking the Canadas, as well as on the opposite ridge
above the Agua Mansa.
1173, Helops elliptipennis.
Helops elliptipennis, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 503 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in locis paulo minus elevatis parce oc-
currens.
Likewise Teneriffan, and closely resembling the last species.
Indeed it is far from unlikely that it may prove to be but a phasis
of that insect peculiar to the sylvan regions of (although sufficiently
elevated) a rather lower altitude; but as I possessed only a single
example from which to compile my diagnosis, it is impossible until
further material has been obtained to pronounce definitely concerning
the permanence (or otherwise) of its distinctive features.
1174. Helops Marseulii.
Helops Marseulii, Woll., Append. huj. op. 63.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten. ?), 4 cl. De’ Marseul communicatus.
As stated in the Appendix, a single example of this Helops, from
which my diagnosis is compiled, has been communicated by De Mar-
seul. It has the label “ Teneriffe” attached to it, and I think it far
from unlikely that that habitat may be correct; nevertheless, as the
localities of a considerable number of the insects which have been
sent from the same quarter I have found to be positively inaccurate,
I cannot regard its island as satisfactorily ascertained.
1175. Helops arboricola.
Helops arboricola, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 388 (1862).
—— —, ld., Append. hu). op. 64.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo in intermediis & Dom.
Bewicke lectus.
A large Helops which was detected in Madeira proper by the late
Mr. Bewicke, under the loosened bark of an old tree in the Ribeira de
S Luzia, and which he captured subsequently (in a similar situa-
tion) in the Vasco Gil ravine—about three miles from Funchal. It
is much allied to the H. Vulcanus, but differs in being relatively
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narrower and more cylindric—in its prothorax being less transverse,
rather less convex, more narrowly margined, more scooped out before
the hinder angles (which are consequently acuter), and somewhat
more densely punctulated, with the punctures a trifle smaller and
more confluent—and in its elytral interstices being less wrinkled,
but closely and minutely granulated, and with the remote additional
tubercles which stud them posteriorly and towards the sides consi-
derably smaller and less developed.
1176. Helops Vulcanus.
Helops Vulcanus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 518, tab. xii. f. 1 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 158 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Chio, Des., Bugio), sub lapidibus necnon
in rupium fissuris preecipue versus oram maritimam congregans.
Common in the vicinity of the coast in Madeira proper and, es-
pecially, on the smaller islands of the Group,—abounding on the
three Desertas, where it attains a still more gigantic size. It con-
gregates beneath stones and in the fissures of the exposed rocks, at
low and intermediate altitudes; but I have not yet observed it in
any districts which are removed from the immediate influence of the
sea (unless indeed the H. asper be regarded as a small, more or less
sylvan, modification of it).
1177. Helops asper.
Helops asper, Kiist., Kaf. Eur. xxi, (1850) [sec. Schaum].
—— confertus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 5165, tab. xii. f. 2 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 158 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus corticeque laxo ubique
vulgaris.
This is the common Helops of Madeira proper, abounding under
stones and beneath the loosened bark of trees at most elevations—
though more frequently perhaps within the sylvan districts than
elsewhere. It is extremely variable, both in size and sculpture ;
and, as already stated, I do not feel quite certain that it is more,
in reality, than a small phasis of the H. Vulcanus—or (which amounts
to much the same thing) that the latter is more than a monstrous,
sublittoral development of the asper. In my ‘Ins. Mad.,’ however,
I took some pains to point out the exact characters (such as they
are) which nearly always suffice for separating the two; and I must
therefore (as originally) leave the question of their specific distinct-
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ness an open one—to be decided by each naturalist, according to his
belief in the modifying effect of local influences on external form.
1178. Helops gomerensis.
Helops gomerensis, Woll., Append. huj. op. 64.
Habitat Canarienses (Giom.), 4 DD. Crotch sat copiose repertus.
Taken in tolerable abundance, by the Messrs. Crotch, in Gomera—
of the Canarian Group. As mentioned in the Appendix, it is closely
allied to the H. congener (and, I might have added, to the Madeiran
H. asper likewise); nevertheless I think it has too many distinctive
features of its own to be regarded as any insular state of even that
most variable species.
1179. Helops congener.
Helops congener, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 504 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma, Hierro), hinc inde precipue
in intermediis congregans.
Widely spread over the Canarian archipelago, where it is found
principally at intermediate altitudes, and where it may be looked
upon strictly as the representative of the Madeiran H. asper (to which
it is very closely allied). Like that species it is extremely variable,
having a slightly different phasis for nearly every district in which
it occurs; and on this account it is impossible to resist the inquiry
whether it may not, in reality, be but a Canarian modification of
the Madeiran insect. Yet, amidst its many fluctuations, it certainly
does possess secondary characters which serve practically to separate
it from the asper; and, this being the case, I will not waste time in
attempting to speculate on the exact amount of importance which
we ought properly to attach to these (or any such) distinctions.
1180. Helops carbunculus.
Helops transversus ?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 70 (1838). .
—— carbunculus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 519 (note) (1854).
— —, Hd., Cat. Can. Col, 505 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma, Hierro), plerumque in inferioribus,
rarius in intermediis, degens.
Widely spread over the central and western parts of the Canarian
Group, where it occurs principally at low (but sometimes at inter-
mediate) elevations. Like most of the other species it is extremely
430 HELOPIDZ.
variable, having a slightly different aspect for nearly every district
in which it is found,—each race, however, remaining constant 1n its
own particular region. It has been captured in Teneriffe, Palma,
and Hierro; and in the first of those islands it is the common Helops
around S* Cruz and Orotava.
1181. Helops aterrimus.
Helops aterrimus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 506 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), sub lapidibus juxta et supra Sanctum
Sebastianum preecipue congregans.
Apparently peculiar to Gomera, of the Canarian Group, where it
was taken abundantly by Mr. Gray and myself (beneath stones)
around San Sebastian—both in the Barranco itself and on the hills
above it.
1182. Helops nitens.
Helops nitens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 506 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch sat copiose repertus.
A slightly metallic Canarian Helops which was captured abundantly
by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, (according to a note now before
me) “beneath stones under a mulberry-tree in the village of Her-
migua ;” and they likewise obtained it, though much more sparingly,
in Teneriffe.
1183. Helops lucifugus.
Helops lucifugus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 518, tab. xii. f. 5 (1854).
—. Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 159 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S”), sub lapidibus, seepius in editioribus.
Found in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group, where (although
perfectly distinct from that species) it may perhaps be regarded as
the representative of the H. asper of Madeira proper. It occurs
beneath stones at most elevations, but chiefly towards the summits
of the peaks.
1184. Helops gagatinus. ©
Helops gagatinus, Kiist., Kéf. Hur. xxi. (1850) [sec.. Schaum].
Pluto, Woll., Ins. Mad. 516, tab. xii. f. 8 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 158 (1857).
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.), in editioribus abundans. Usque ad
summos montes copiose ascendit. :
An abundant insect in the higher regions of Madeira proper, where
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it occurs beneath stones on the exposed mountain-slopes—from about
3000 feet above the sea to the summits of the peaks.
Dr. Schaum informs me that he has compared types of the H. ga-
gatinus of Kiister (in Germar’s collection) with my H. Pluto, and
that the two are unquestionably conspecific, though, by a mistake,
Kiister’s species is recorded as having come from Portugal (instead
of Madeira). ,
1185. Helops Leacocianus.
Helops Leacocianus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 517 (note) (1854).
— —, la., Journ of Ent. i, 92 (1860).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem, et minorem?, australem) 4
Dom. Leacock et Barone “ Castello de Paiva” communicatus.
Common on the rocks of the Salvages, from the larger (or north-
ern) one of which it has often been received by the Bardo do Castello
de Paiva. It was however originally detected (during the spring of
1851) by Mr. T. 8. Leacock of Madeira, who captured a single speci-
men of it—I believe, on the southern island of the two, known as the
“Great Piton”*,
1186. Helops infernus.
Helops infernus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 517, tab. xii. f. 4 (1854).
— — , l., Cat. Mad. Col. 158 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P# S%), in inferioribus intermediisque vulgaris.
Universal at low and intermediate altitudes in Porto Santo, of the
Madeiran Group, occurring likewise on the small adjacent rocks ;
but, as is the case of the H. lucifugus, it has not been observed else-
where in the archipelago.
1187. Helops subdepressus.
Helops subdepressus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 158 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), adhuc parcissime repertus.
Three examples of this Helops were taken by Mr. Mason in the
north of Madeira proper, and three more are in the collection of the
* The few Coleopterous insects which Mr. Leacock obtained at the Salvages
were communicated as coming from the ‘‘ Great Piton ;”’ but as he landed first
on the northern island (which he left almost immediately for the southern one,
finding it unprofitable), I cannot but feel it posszble that his single example of this
Helops may in reality have been picked up on the Great Salvage. At any rate
both it and the Hegeter latebricola (which were first brought to light by Mr.
Leacock) are certainly abundant on the Great Salvage, from which they have
frequently been received by the Baron do Castello de Paiva. Nevertheless it is
far from unlikely that they may exist on the Great Piton likewise.
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late Mr. Bewicke; but it is a species which entirely escaped my own
observation. ,
1188. Helops congregatus.
Helops congregatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 518, tab. xii. f. 6 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. "Col, 159 (1857).
Habitat ingame (Mad., Des., Bugio), sub lapidibus necnon in
rupium fissuris plerumque i in locis parum elevatis congregans.
Found in Madeira proper and on the two southern Desertas, where
it congregates beneath stones and in the crevices of the exposed rocks
—principally at a rather high elevation.
1189. Helops quadratus.
Helops quadratus?, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 70 (1838).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 507 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in pinetis editioribus parce lectus.
Taken at a rather high altitude on the mountains of Grand Canary
—where (during April 1858) I met with it, not uncommonly, in an
elevated Pinal above San Bartolomé in the central district of Tarajana.
1190. Helops rimosus.
Helops rimosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 508 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), 4 Dom. Gray semel deprehensus.
The only specimen of this Helops which has yet come beneath my
notice was taken by Mr. Gray in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian
Group, during January 1858.
1191. Helops porrectus.
Helops porrectus, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 508 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), sub lapidibus minus frequens.
A Canarian Helops which is apparently rather scarce, and one
which (unless indeed the H. wthiops be but a modification of it) has
been captured hitherto only in the north of Lanzarote.
1192. Helops xthiops.
Helops ethiops, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 509 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in inferioribus intermediisque,
passim.
Occurs sparingly, at low and intermediate altitudes, in Lanzarote
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and Fuerteventura—the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group ;
and I likewise met with it on the little islet of Lobos, off the extreme
north of the latter. It is just possible that it may prove ultimately
to be but a phasis of the preceding species ; but until more extensive
material (of both) has been obtained for comparison, I can scarcely
decide this question positively.
1193. Helops picescens.
Helops caraboides ?, Br.[nec gee: in Webb et Berth.( Col.) 69 (1838),
picescens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 509 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in intermediis hine inde vulgaris.
Peculiar apparently to the two eastern islands of the Canarian
archipelago, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where it is locally abun-
dant (particularly in the former) at intermediate altitudes. It is a
variable species in stature, occasional large and dark examples of it
approaching a good deal at first sight to the smaller and less
blackened ones of the H. ethiops.
1194. Helops fusculus.
Helops fusculus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 511 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), & W. D. Crotch semel deprehensus.
A single example is all that I have yet seen of this Canarian
Helops. It was captured by Dr. Crotch, during the spring of 1862,
in Teneriffe.
1195. Helops futilis.
Helops futilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 520, tab. xii. f. 7 (1854).
—— ——, Id, Cat, Mad. Col, 159 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Des., Bugio), in inferioribus intermediis-
que minus frequens.
A species which occurs at low and intermediate altitudes in the
Madeiran Group, particularly in the eastern parts of it. It has been
found in Madeira proper and on the two southern Desertas, and we
may expect to meet with it on the [lheo Chao likewise. In Ma-
deira proper I have taken it chiefly about Machico and on the Ilheo
de Fora—the detached extremity of the Ponta de Sio Lourenco; and
it was captured by Dr. Bauer on the fossil-bed near Canical. The
examples from the Desertas, and the east of Madeira, are usually
altogether rufo-ferruginous ; but I have seen others, taken elsewhere,
in which the elytra are distinctly darker than the head and prothorax.
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1196. Helops portosanctanus.
Helops Portosanctanus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 521, tab. xii. f. 9 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 159 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P%# St), sub lapidibus in aridis inferioribus
abundans.
Abundant in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group, where it occurs
beneath stones in dry spots of a low elevation; but it has not yet
been detected elsewhere.
1197. Helops graniger.
Helops graniger, Kiist., Kaif. Eur. xxi. (1850) [sec. Schaum].
—— cinnamomeus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 520, tab. xii. f. 8 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 160 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Found in much the same kind of places as the last species, only
in Madeira proper instead of Porto Santo. It is occasionally abun-
dant under stones at a low altitude, particularly in the vicinity of
the sea-shore. Examples of it were compared by Dr. Schaum with
types of Kiister’s H. graniger, in the collection of Dr. Germar; and
he assures me that it is referable positively to that species. But, as
in the case of the H. asper, it was reported erroneously by Kiister to
have come from Portugal—instead of Madeira.
1198. Helops pallidus.
Helops pallidus, Curtis, Brit. Ent. vii. 298 (1830).
, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 160 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P% S?), in aridis arenosis submaritimis parce
fodiens.
The European H. pallidus, which occurs likewise in northern
Africa, was detected by myself (during the spring of 1855) in Porto
Santo, of the Madeiran Group. I obtained it on the hillocks of loose
sand behind the sea-beach, in the neighbourhood of the Villa, by
scooping out cavities around the roots of the Arundo dona and the
few other plants which grow in that particular locality.
Fam. 83. GDEMERIDZ.
Genus 360. DITYLUS.
Schmidt, ix Linn. Ent. i. 87 (1846).
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1199. Ditylus concolor.
Ditylus concolor, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 70, pl. i. f. 18 (1838).
—— fulvus, Woll., Ins. Mad, 523 (note) (1854). :
—— concolor, Zd., Cat. Can. Col. 512 (1864).
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem, et minorem, australem) et
Canarienses (Can., T'en., Gom., Palma, Hierro), plerumque juxta
radices plantarum presertim Huphorbiarum latens.
This beautiful Ditylus seems to be widely spread over the Canarian
archipelago, where very likely it will be found to be universal. It
occurs beneath stones and amongst small broken sticks around the
roots of plants, particularly the Euphorbias; and although I have
not observed it in its previous states, I think it far from improbable
that it is of Huphorbia-infesting habits. It has been captured in
Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma, and Hierro; and it is
found likewise on the rocks of the Salvages—a single example
having been taken on the southern island (or Great Piton) by Mr.
Leacock of Madeira, whilst a second has recently been communicated
by the Barao do Castello de Paiva from the northern one (or Great
Salvage). Its detection in Hierro is due to the late researches of the
Messrs. Crotch. It is so closely allied to a species from the Cape de
Verdes, which I described under the trivial name of pallidus, that I
cannot feel quite satisfied that the latter is more in reality than a
geographical (though well-marked) modification of it.
Genus 361. ISCHNOMERA.
Stephens, Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 58 (1832).
1200. Ischnomera melanura.
Cantharis melanura, Zinn., Syst. Nat. ii. 651 (1767).
Ischnomera melanura, Steph., loc. cit. 54 (1832).
Ditylus rufus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth, ( Col.) 70 (1838).
Nacerdes melanura, Schmidt, in Ininn. Ent. i. 29 (1846),
Ischnomera melanura, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 512 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (sec. DD. Webb et Berthelot), mihi non obvia.
This European insect is included by M. Brullé (under the name of
“ Ditylus rufus, Fisch.’’) in his short list of Canarian Coleoptera, on
the evidence of examples supposed to have been found by MM. Webb
and Berthelot. I inspected the latter when in Paris, and they ap-
peared to me to be most unquestionably identical with the Z. mela-
nura of more northern latitudes; so that I have no option but to
admit the species into the present Catalogue. I need hardly state
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that M. Brullé gives us no kind of information about them, and does
not mention even the island in which they were captured ; but it is
far from unlikely that they may have been taken at one of the ports
—the insect being eminently liable, from its peculiar mode of life, to
become diffused accidentally by means of trading vessels.
Genus 362. STENAXIS.
Schmidt, ix Linn. Ent. i. 87 (1846).
1201. Stenaxis Lowei.
Stenaxis Lowei, Woll., Ins. Mad. 524, tab. xiii. f. 2 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 160 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), floribus variis in intermediis delectans.
Occurs on flowers in the intermediate districts of Madeira proper,
especially towards the north of the island. Although extremely
local, it is occasionally abundant; and I once met with it in pro-
fusion in a garden at S* Anna.
Fam, 84. SALPINGIDA.
Genus 363. SALPINGUS.
Illiger, Mag. fiir Ins. i. 301 (1802).
1202. Salpingus impressus.
Salpingus impressus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 161 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis rarissimus.
Found in the intermediate districts of Madeira proper, where it
would seem to be of great rarity. I took a single specimen of it in
the wooded region of the Lombarda das Vacas, in the north of the
island; and two or three more were captured subsequently by the
late Mr. Bewicke on the hills above Funchal—namely, at ‘“ the
Mount ” and near Camacha. |
Fam, 85. MELOIDZ.
Genus 364, MELOE.
Linneus, Syst. Nat. edit. 1 (1735).
1203. Meloé tuccia.
Meloé tuccia, Rossi, Fna Etruse. i. 238 (1792).
——, Lrullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 70 (1838).
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Meloé tuccia, Hart., Geolog. Verhiiltn. Lanz. und Fuert. 141, 142.
tuccius, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 513 (1864). ,
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can., Ten., Gom.), passim.
The M. tuccia of Mediterranean latitudes is widely spread over
the Canarian archipelago, where we may be nearly sure that it is
universal—it haying been captured in all the islands except Palma
and Hierro ; but it has not yet been observed in the Madeiran Group.
1204. Meloé austrina.
Meloé austrinus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 527 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 162 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in herbidis subinferioribus parce degens,
Not an uncommon Meloé in the south of Madeira proper, where it
occurs in grassy places and principally at a rather low elevation.
1205. Meloé rugosa.
Meloé rugosus, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 483 (1802).
—— rugulosa, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 70 (1888).
—— rugosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 527 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 162 (1857).
— — , Id., Cat. Can, Col. 513 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt? S) et Canarienses (T'en., Gom.,
Ferro), minus frequens,
A European Meloé which is very widely spread over these Atlantic
islands, where most likely it will prove to be well nigh universal.
In the Maderian Group it is rather common throughout Madeira
proper, and scarcer in Porto Santo; whilst of the Canaries it has
been taken sparingly in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro.
1206. Meloé murina.
me murina, Brandt et Erich., Mon. Mel. Nov. Act. Acad. xvi, 127
832).
—— flavicomus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 528, tab. xiii. f. 1 (1854).
—— — , Iid., Cat. Mad. Col, 162 (1857).
—— murinus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 514 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P% St, Des.) et Canarienses (Can., I'en.,
Gom.), passim.
Found in Mediterranean latitudes, and perhaps even more widely
diffused over these islands than the preceding species. It occurs in
much the same districts—principally at low, but sometimes at inter-
mediate, elevations. It abounds in Porto Santo of the Madeiran
438 MELOID.
Group, and is less common in Madeira proper and on the Deserta
Grande. In the Canaries it would appear, on the whole, to be rare ;
but it has been taken in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera.
1207. Meloe nuda.
Meloé nudus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 514 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), minus frequens.
The only three éxamples which I have yet seen of this species
were taken in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian Group,—two of them
by myself, and the third by M. Hartung. It is somewhat allied to
the M. majalis of southern Europe ; but the points which distinguish
it from that insect have been recorded in my Canarian Catalogue.
1208. Meloé subcyanea.
Meloé subcyaneus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 514 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), adhuc semel deprehensa.
A Canarian Meloé of which only a single example has yet come
beneath my notice. It was taken by myself in the intermediate
districts of Lanzarote.
Genus 365. ZONITIS.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 126 (1775).
1209. Zonitis imperialis.
Zonitis 4-punctata, Woll. [nec Fab.|, Ins. Mad. 5380 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 163 (1857).
imperialis, Id., Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 106 (1861).
oe » Ld., Append. huj. op. 65.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S®), floribus in apricis inferioribus
gaudens.
This large Zonitis occurs, on flowers, in hot sunny spots of a low
elevation, in the Madeiran Group,—being rather scarce in Madeira
proper, and common in Porto Santo. I formerly regarded it as iden-
tical with the Z. punctata of Mediterranean latitudes; but after a
more critical comparison of it, in 1861, with examples from Lom-
bardy, I published it as specifically distinct, under the trivial name
of imperialis. And in the observations accompanying my diagnosis,
given in the ‘Ann. of Nat. Hist.,’ I stated that “It differs from the
Z. 4-punctata in being a little larger, and in having its head propor-
MORDELLIDZ. 439
tionally a trifle broader, and its scutellum somewhat longer; in the
pubescence of its dark portions being rather more elongate and dark ;
and in its limbs being robuster, less abbreviated (as is particularly
evident in the antenne and tarsi), and of a much deeper black—the
last antennal joint, moreover, being cylindric, instead of gradually
tapering as in that insect. Its elytra also are a shade darker and
perhaps a trifle less pubescent, and their extreme apea (instead of
being black) is concolorous with the rest of the surface.”
Fam. 86, MORDELLIDZ.
Genus 366. MORDELLISTENA.
Costa, Faun. del Regn. Napol., Mordell, 16 (1849).
1210. Mordellistena pumila.
Mordella pumila, Gyll., Fna Suec. ii. 605 (1810).
—— ——,, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 48 (1832).
Mordellistena pumila, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 515 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma), ad flores in inferi-
oribus et presertim intermediis late sed parce diffusa.
A European insect which is widely diffused over the Canarian
archipelago, though nowhere very abundant. It occurs on flowers,
chiefly at intermediate but sometimes at low elevations; and there
can be little doubt that it is found in at any rate all the islands except
the two eastern ones. Indeed if (as is far from unlikely) the M.
sericata should prove to be but a Lanzarotan and Fuerteventuran
state of the pumila, we may then expect the species to be universal
throughout the Group; for it has already been captured in all the
other islands except Hierro.
1211. Mordellistena sericata.
Mordellistena sericata, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 515 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in locis similibus ac precedens ;
forsan ejus varietas insularis.
A Mordellistena which appears to take the place of the pumila in
the two eastern islands of the Canarian Group, and one which (as
already intimated) I feel far from certain is more than a modification
of that insect. It seems to differ from the pumila, merely, in having
its pubescence of a paler (or somewhat golden-cinereous) hue,
especially down the sutural region of the elytra; which imparts to
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the surface, when it is viewed in a particular direction, a remarkably
silken appearance. But whether a variety of the pumila, or not,
the M. sericata seems to remain constant in Lanzarote and Fuerte-
ventura; and I also met with it on the little islet of Graciosa, off
the extreme north of the former. It appears, however, to be scarce.
Genus 367. ANASPIS.
Geoffroy, Hist. Abr. des Ins. 315 (1762).
1212. Anaspis Proteus.
Anaspis Proteus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 532 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 163 (1857).
— —, ld., Cat. Can, Col. 516 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (ins. omnes) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), hine
inde ad flores vulgatissima. Ab ord maritima usque ad summos
montes ascendit.
There is scarcely any Coleopterous insect so abundant throughout
these Atlantic Groups as this most variable little Anaspis, which may
perhaps enter into the subgenus Silaria of Mulsant. It has been
found in the whole five Madeiran islands, and in the seven Canarian
ones,—occurring on flowers, from the sea-level to the summits of the
peaks. It is however more common in hot sunny places of a rather
low altitude than elsewhere ; and it occasionally teems in the vicinity
of the coast, particularly in the Madeiran archipelago.
Fam. 87. ANTHICID.
Genus 368. XYLOPHILUS.
(Bonelli) Latr., Fam. Nat. 383 (1825).
§ I. Corpus ovatum. Antenne (in utroque sean) breviores, haud
serrate, articulis intermedtis brevibus, inter se subcequalibus. Oculi
munores, in utroque seau distantes. Pedes breviores. (Phytobwenus,
Sahib.)
1213. Xylophilus pallescens.
Xylophilus pe, Woll., Ins. Mad. 538, tab. xiii. f. 3 (1854).
, 1d., Cat. Mad. Col. 167 (1857).
— —,, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 526 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (J'en., Gom.), sub quis-
quiliis preecipue in inferioribus, sed interdum in intermediis,
degens.
—_—
A pallid Xylophilus which is far from uncommon at low eleva-
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tions around Funchal, in Madeira proper, where it occurs beneath
vegetable refuse in gardens and other cultivated grounds. In the
Canaries however it seems (so far as observed hitherto) to be ex-
ceedingly rare, the few specimens moreover which have yet been
brought to light having been captured at a rather higher altitude.
I have taken it in Teneriffe—on the ascent of the hills behind S“
Cruz; and a single example was met with at Souzal, in the same
island, by the Messrs. Crotch—who likewise found another in
Gomera.
§ II. Corpus gracile, subcylindricum. Antenne in maribus longis-
simee, intus serrate, art? 2” (in utroque seau) brevi. Oculi magna,
in maribus maximi supra fere contigut. Pedes longiusculi (Ku-
glenes, Westw.).
1214. Xylophilus oculatissimus.
Xylophilus oculatissimus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 525 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), rarissimus; inter lapillos ad rupes
humidas excelsas in editioribus lectus.
Three examples (which are all that I have yet seen) of this beau-
tiful Canarian Xylophilus were taken by myself, at a high elevation,
in the island of Palma—from under small stones and sticks at the
base of some damp rocks above the Pinal of the Banda, and near to
the edge of the great Caldeira.
Genus 369. MECYNOTARSUS,
La Ferté, Mon. des Anth. 57 (1848).
1215. Mecynotarsus semicinctus.
Mecynotarsus semicinctus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 65.
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in aridis arenosis submaritimis 4
W. D. Crotch parce deprehensus.
Detected by Dr. Crotch in the low sandy region (adjoining the
sea-beach) in Grand Canary, immediately to the north of Las Palmas,
where he obtained three examples of it during the summer of 1864.
As stated in the Appendix, it is probably allied to the WM. bison from
Arabia; nevertheless (judging from La Ferté’s diagnosis) it can
scarcely be identical with that species, which is described as entirely
testaceous. I should state, however, that I have not been able to
procure a type of the latter for comparison.
4.4.2 ANTHICID.
Genus 370. FORMICOMUS.
La Ferté, Mon. des Anth. 70 (1848).
1216. Formicomus pedestris.
Carabus pedestris, Rossi, Fna Htrusc. i. 224 (1790).
Anthicus pedestris, Fab., Syst. Eleu. i. 291 (1801).
Formicomus pedestris, La Ferté, loc. cit. 76 (1848). .
od , Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 163 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hinc inde sub quisquiliis in apricis sub-
inferioribus.
An insect of Mediterranean latitudes which, although extremely
local, has been observed abundantly in one or two places of a rather
low altitude in Madeira proper. It was first detected by Mr. E.
Leacock in his garden at the Quinta dos Padres (about three miles
from Funchal), in the parish of 8. Antonio; and I met with it sub-
sequently in the same spot.
1217. Formicomus ceruleipennis,
Anthicus ceruleipennis (Dufour), Dej. Cat. 249 (1836).
Formicomus ceruleipennis, La Ferté, loc. cit. 78 (1848).
Anthicus ceruleipennis, Lucas, Col. de ? Algérie, 369 (1849).
Formicomus ceeruleipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 517 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in graminosis inferioribus parcissime
captus.
Likewise a Mediterranean species, and one of which I have seen
as yet but two examples from these Atlantic Groups. They were
taken by myself, at a low elevation, in Grand Canary—by brushing
the short grass along the edges of the freshwater pools (close to the
sea) at Arguiniguin, in the south of that island.
Genus 371. OCHTHENOMUS.
(Dejean) Schmidt, in Stett. Ent. Zeit. iii. 196 (1842).
1218. Ochthenomus senilis.
Ochthenomus senilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 525 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), una cum Xylophalo oculatissimo captus.
The only specimen which I have yet seen of this Ochthenomus was
taken by myself at a lofty altitude in Palma, of the Canarian Group.
It was found in company with the Xylophilus oculatissimus, at the
base of some wet rocks near the edge of the great Caldeira. It
ANTHICIDE. 443
differs from the O. punctatus in being a little smaller and (relatively)
much slenderer, in its head being rather more oblong, less rounded-
off posteriorly, and less convex, with the eyes somewhat less deve-
loped, and with the lateral angles of the clypeus more raised (which
causes the forehead to be more excavated), and in its antenne being
considerably thicker towards their extremity. Although its dark
and pale portions are better defined than is the case in that insect,
nevertheless in colour and clothing it has a good deal in common
with the O. punctatus.
1219. Ochthenomus punctatus.
Ochthenomus punctatus, Dé. Cat. 239 (1837).
— — , La Ferté, Mon. des Anth. 283 (1848),
—— —,, Iweas, Col. de ? Algérie, 380 (1849).
—— —,, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 415 (1858).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in subinferioribus rarissimus.
A species which occurs in the south of Europe, and which is
found very rarely (at rather low elevations) in Madeira proper.
Indeed two examples of it are all that I have yet seen,—one of
which was taken by Mr. M. Park in the Ribeira de S* Luzia, and
the other by the late Mr. Bewicke near Funchal.
Genus 372, ANTHICUS.
Paykull, Fina Suec. i. 253 (1798).
1220. Anthicus floralis.
Anthicus floralis, Fab., Syst. Eleu. i. 29 (1801).
— , La Ferté, Mon. des Anth. 150 (1848).
— — , Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 164 (1857).
— — , la., Cat. Can. Col, 517 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.,
Gom., Hierro), sub quisquiliis presertim in cultis degens.
The common European A. floralis, which has established itself in
many distant parts of the civilized world, is far from scarce in these
islands—where most likely it has become naturalized through
human agencies. It occurs for the most part beneath vegetable
refuse, particularly in cultivated grounds,—under which circum-
stances it is often abundant around Funchal, in Madeira proper.
At the Canaries it has been observed hitherto in Lanzarote, Fuerte-
ventura, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro; but we may be pretty sure
that it will be found to be universal. Its detection in Hierro is due
to the late researches of the Messrs. Crotch.
4 4A ANTHICID.
1221. Anthicus hispidus. -
Notoxus hispidus, Rossi, Mant. Ins. i. 46 (1792).
Anthicus hispidus, La Ferté, Mon. des Anth, 209 (1848).
: Woll., Ins. Mad. 535 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 166 (1857).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 518 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S@) et Canarienses (Lanz.), sub
lapidibus quisquiliisque in apricis inferioribus hine inde vul-
garis.
An Anthicus of Mediterranean latitudes which abounds, under
stones and refuse, in certain dry and sunny spots of a rather low
elevation in the Madeiran archipelago—occurring both in Madeira
proper and Porto Santo. In the Canaries it is apparently scarce
(so far at least as has been observed hitherto),—a single example
of it, taken by myself in the north of Lanzarote, being all that I
have yet seen from that Group. It is not uncommon at Mogadore,
on the opposite coast of Africa.
1222. Anthicus crinitus.
Anthicus crinitus, La Ferté, Mon. des Anth. 204 (1848).
, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 165 (1857).
—— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 518 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom), ple-
rumque in inferioribus late sed parce diffusus.
A species, found in northern and western Africa, which is widely
but sparingly diffused over these Atlantic islands—where it occurs, for
the most part (though not invariably), in low places near the coast.
It has been taken in Madeira proper, as well as in Grand Canary,
Teneriffe, and Gomera, of the Canarian Group.
1223. Anthicus humilis.
Anthicus humilis, Germ., Fna Ins. Eur. 10. 6 (1817).
constrictus (Rudd), Steph., Mon. 342 (1839).
—— humilis, La Ferté, Mon. des Anth. 125 (1848).
—— , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 519 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), preecipue in salinis submaritimis
rarior.
The few Atlantic examples which I have yet seen of this Euro-
pean Anthicus were captured by Mr. Gray and myself in Lanzarote,
of the Canarian Group. I believe that it was at the Salinas, or salt-
works, in the extreme north of the island, that we found them. I
ANTHICIDA. 445
have taken it abundantly at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of
Morocco; and we may expect it therefore to be pretty general in
at any rate the eastern parts of the Canarian archipelago, It seems
indeed to be a curious fact, that the Coleoptera of maritime and saline
habits have usually a wider geographical range than is the case with
the generality of species.
1224. Anthicus opaculus.
Anthicus opaculus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 519 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz., Fuert., Can.), preesertim in inferioribus
aridis arenosis hinc inde vulgaris.
A locally abundant Anthicus in the eastern portion of the Canarian
Group, where it occurs for the most part (though by no means ex-
clusively) in dry sandy spots towards the coast. It is common in
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and less so in Grand Canary.
1225. Anthicus notoxoides.
Anthicus notoxoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 520 (1864).
,
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), adhuc parcissime deprehensus.
Found in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of
the Canarian Group; but as unfortunately I had only two examples
of it (both of which were captured by myself) from which to draw
up the diagnosis, I feel that further material is greatly wanted in
order to complete our knowledge of the species. The points in which
it would appear to differ both from the opaculus and instabilis have
been fully alluded to in my Canarian Catalogue.
1226. Anthicus instabilis.
Anthicus instabilis (7Zoffm.), Dej. Cat. 217 (1836).
—— tibialis, Curt. [nec Waltl], Brit. Ent. 714 (1838).
instabilis, Schmidt, in Stett, Ent. Zeit. iii, 184 (1842).
—— tibialis, La ng lay vide p. 805], Mon. des Anth. 165 (1848).
—— instabilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 534 (1854),
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 165 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S?), sub lapidibus in inferioribus et
rarius in intermediis occurrens.
The European A, instabilis is tolerably common in the Madeiran
Group, where it occurs principally in hot grassy spots of a rather low
elevation. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, I
met with it also at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Africa.
446 ANTHICIDA.
1227. Anthicus litoralis.
Anthicus litoralis (Heer), Woll., Ins. Mad. 535 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 165 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac praecedens.
Observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it is not very
uncommon at rather low altitudes—occurring in much the same
kind of places as the preceding species.
1228. Anthicus dimidiatus.
Anthicus dimidiatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 521 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Gom.), in inferioribus submari-
timis, preesertim salinis, minus frequens.
Widely, though sparingly, diffused over the Canarian archipelago
—where it occurs at low elevations, and principally in brackish
places near the coast. I have taken it at the Salinas both in the
north of Lanzarote and at Juan Grande in Grand Canary, as well’as
by the edges of the salt lake of Januvio (towards the south-west of
the former of those islands): and it has been found by the Messrs.
Crotch, below Hermigua, in Gomera,
1229. Anthicus lapidosus.
Anthicus lapidosus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 521 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Z'en., Gom.), inter lapillos per margines aqua-
rum, vel stagnantium vel fluentium, sese occultans,
Likewise Canarian, and found amongst wet shingle along the
margins of the streams and pools. I once met with it abundantly
in Teneriffe—at the edge of a small pond in the Barranco Santo,
near S* Cruz; and it has been found by the Messrs. Crotch, under
much the same circumstances, in Gomera. In both instances it was
accompanied by the Pertleptus nigritulus, and certain small Staphy-
linids of subaquatic habits.
1230. Anthicus angustatus.
Anthicus angustatus, Curt., Brit. Ent, fo. 714 (1838).
, Steph., Man. 342 (1839).
—— —, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 522 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), 4 Dom. Gray semel deprehensus.
A single specimen of this little European Anthicus was captured
ANTHICIDA. 44.7
by Mr. Gray in Fuerteventura, of the Canarian Group; but it is the
only one which I have yet seen from these Atlantic islands.
1231. Anthicus Lubbockii.
Anthicus tristis, Woll. [nec Schmidt, 1842], Ins. Mad. 536 (1854).
Lubbockii, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 166 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in montibus abundans.
Observed hitherto only on the mountains of Madeira proper, where
however it is extremely abundant at a very high elevation—occur-
ring beneath stones on the open grassy slopes, from about 3000 feet
above the sea to the summits of the peaks.
1232. Anthicus guttifer.
Anthicus guttifer, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 522 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), plerumque in inferioribus degens.
A universal insect throughout the Canarian archipelago, in all the
islands of which, except Gomera (where, however, it was found by
Dr. Crotch), I have myself captured it. It occurs principally at
rather low elevations, and is so closely allied to the A. tristis of
southern Europe that I am far from satisfied that the few small dis-
tinctions which characterize it are indicative in reality of more than
a geographical state of that species.
1233. Anthicus canariensis.
Anthicus canariensis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 523 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Hierro soli haud detectus), hine inde in in-
ferioribus intermediisque vulgaris.
Doubtless universal in the Canarian Group (to which it seems to
be peculiar); for although it does not happen to have been captured
in Hierro, there can be little question that it must exist there—as it
does elsewhere throughout the archipelago: and I met with it even
on the little islet of Graciosa, off the north of Lanzarote. It is more
abundant in dry spots of a rather low elevation than in the higher
districts, and is often very common beneath the refuse around the
base of corn-stacks. Under the latter circumstances I have often
observed it, throughout Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, in company
with the Attalus anthicoides—an insect to which in size, colour, and
general contour it bears such a curious primd facie resemblance
that, until closely examined, it might almost be mistaken for it.
448 SCYDMANIDA.
1234, Anthicus scydmenoides.
Anthicus scydmeenoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 524 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), sub quisquiliis in intermediis a DD.
Crotch lectus. |
This curious little Anthicus, so suggestive at first sight of a Scyd-
menus, was first detected in Teneriffe by Dr. Crotch, during his ex-
pedition to the Canaries in 1862; and it was from the unique ex-
ample which he obtained that my diagnosis of the species was drawn
up. But it has since been met with abundantly, by himself and his
brother, in the same island, and in much the same district—namely
at, and near, Ycod el Alto. Mr. G. R. Crotch informs me that their
specimens were taken chiefly by “sifting rubbish and leaves,” and
that it was common “ under dead bean-stalks”’ in their garden at Ycod.
Fam. 88, SCYDM ANID.
Genus 373. SCYDMANUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. i. 232 (1806).
§ I. Palporum mawillarium art? 4! distincto, subulato.
1235. Scydmeznus Helferi.
Scydmeenus Helferi, Schaum, Anal. Ent. (Dissert. inaug.) 7 (1841).
— , Lucas, Col. de ? Algérie, 131 (1849).
—— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 589 (1854).
—— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 167 (1857).
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in graminosis intermediis
editioribusque sat vulgaris.
A rather abundant Scydmenus at intermediate and lofty eleva-
tions in Madeira proper; but it has not yet been observed in any of
the other islands. It occurs beneath stones and at the roots of
grass, and is perhaps more common on the open mountain-slopes
(above the upper limits of the wooded districts) than elsewhere.
According to Schaum, it does not differ specifically from the Sicilian
S. Helferi*.
* At first sight the S. Helferi much resembles the collaris of more northern
latitudes: but it is neither quite so black nor quite so pubescent; its prothorax
(which is branded with about six large rounded fovex at the base) is a little
shorter, and less widened anteriorly ; its elytra are rather rounder, or more ovate,
and not quite so coarsely punctured ; and its antennz are a little more abbre-
viated, and less thickened towards their apex, with the terminal joint appreciably
smaller and more acute. '
PSELAPHID. 449
1236. Scydmenus castaneus.
Scydmeenus castaneus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 66.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), sub foliis dejectis a DD. Crotch
repertus. :
Detected by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera and Hierro, of the
Canarian Group, by sifting dead leaves. Although scarce, they ob-
tained a tolerable series of it in the former of those islands ; but in
Hierro they met with only two examples.
§ II. Palporum mawillarium art? 4 fere obsoleto.
1237. Scydmenus tarsatus.
Scydmeenus tarsatus, Kunze, Mon. Seyd. 11, f. 3 (1823).
—— —,, Denny, Mon. Pselaph. et Scyd. 57 (1825).
— — , Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 80 (1832).
—— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 526 (1864).
Hakitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 W. D. Crotch parce captus.
Of the European S. tarsatus six examples were taken in Teneriffe
by Dr. Crotch, during the spring of 1862; but they are all that I
have yet seen from these Atlantic islands.
Fam. 89. PSELAPHIDZ.
Genus 374. EUPLECTUS.
(Kirby) Leach, Zool. Miscell. (1817).
1238. Euplectus sanguineus.
Euplectus sanguineus, Denny, Mon. Pselaph. et Seyd. 10 (1825).
—_—— , Heer, Fna Col. Helv. 362 (1841).
— — , Aubé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 146 (1844).
—— — ., Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 528 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 W. D. Crotch semel deprehensus.
A single example of what seems to me to be perfectly conspecific
with the European £. sanguineus was captured by Dr. Crotch in
Teneriffe during his first expedition to the Canaries ; but it is the
only one which I have yet seen from these islands.
1239. Euplectus Karstenii.
Pselaphus Karstenii, Reich., Mon. Pselaph. 71, tab. ii. f. 21 (1816).
Euplectus Karstenii, Denny, Mon. Pselaph. et Seyd. 12 (1825).
264
450 _ PSELAPHIDA.
Euplectus Karstenii, Auwbé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 146 (1844).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 527 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Palma), sub cortice laxo putrido in syl-
vaticis intermediis rarissimus.
_ Exceedingly rare, at intermediate and rather lofty altitudes, in
the Canarian Group, where it occurs for the most part beneath the
damp rotting bark of trees within the sylvan districts. I have taken
it in the laurel-woods at Las Mercedes in Teneriffe, and also high
up in the Barranco da Agua in Palma. Although its head does not
seem to be quite so broad, or its elytra perhaps quite so developed,
as is the case in a European type of the #. Karstenii which is now
before me, I nevertheless cannot detect any character about the Ca-
narian specimens of sufficient importance to warrant the supposition
that they are distinct from that species.
1240. Euplectus monticola.
Euplectus monticola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 527 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Jen.), rarissimus. In montibus valde excelsis
exemplaria duo collegi.
Likewise Teneriffan, and apparently extremely rare—the only
two specimens which I have seen having been captured by myself at
a very high elevation, amongst the Retamas, on the Cumbre adjoin-
ing the Canadas. Although closely allied to the last species, I be-
lieve nevertheless that it is truly distinct; though further material
can alone decide whether it will be possible to regard it as a large
and slightly modified state of that insect, peculiar to those lofty
altitudes.
1241. Euplectus intermedius.
Euplectus intermedius, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 168 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Gom.), sub cortice laxo
emortuo in intermediis rarissimus.
This Euplectus occupies much the same place in the intermediate
sylvan districts of Madeira proper as the H. Karstenii does at the
Canaries ; nevertheless it would appear to occur in the latter Group
likewise ; for a single example now before me, which was captured
by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, although not perfectly agreeing
with the Madeiran ones, seems sufficiently near them to render it
probable that it is but the exponent of a very slight and unimportant
insular phasis of the same species. I have taken it from under bark
PSELAPHIDA. 451
in the densely wooded region at the Montado dos Pacegueiros, in
the north of Madeira proper; and it was met with by the late Mr.
Bewicke at Campanario and the Fanal.
In the £. intermedius the head is less coarsely and less closely
punctured, and the eye is appreciably smaller, than in the E. Kar-
stent; and its antenne have their subclaval joints less evidently
thickened, the club being scarcely composed of more than a single
articulation. Apart from other microscopic characters, this compa-
rative smallness of the eye and anteclaval joints will serve to sepa-
rate it from the European £. signatus (which it very greatly resem-
bles); whilst its head also is perhaps somewhat more punctured and
less deeply foveolated, and its elytra are a little shorter, than is the
case in that insect.
1242. Euplectus signatus.
Pselaphus signatus?, Reich., Mon. Pselaph. 73, tab. ii. f. 22 (1816).
Euplectus signatus?, Denny, Mon. Pselaph. et Seyd. 13 (1825).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), & Dom. Bewicke sub recremento ad
basin acervorum foeni sparso in intermediis parce captus.
Two specimens which were taken by the late Mr. Bewicke in Ma-
deira proper—I believe, under haystack refuse at S. AntoniodaSerra—
I refer in doubt to the European Z. signatus; for until further ma-
terial has been obtained for examination, I will not commit myself
to any positive statement concerning them. They seem to differ
from the intermedius in being a trifle smaller, in having their an-
tenn a little shorter with the subclaval joints appreciably broader
and less perfoliate, in their eyes being just perceptibly larger, and in
their elytra being somewhat longer and less depressed. Their head
however is rather more punctured than is the case in the few spe-
cimens of the signatus with which I have compared them.
Genus 375. ENOPTOSTOMUS.
Schaum, in Woll. Cat. Can. Col. 528 (1864).
1243. Enoptostomus Wollastoni.
Enoptostomus Wollastoni, Schaum, loc. cit. 529 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (J'en., Gom.), sub lapidibus in inferioribus raris-
simus.
A Canarian Pselaphid, which appears to be both rare and local.
The only spot in which I have myself taken it is close to S* Cruz in
2a2
452 STAPHYLINID.
Teneriffe—under stones, at a low elevation, in Barranco do Passo
Alto; but a single specimen was found by Dr. Crotch, during the
spring of 1862, in Gomera.
Genus 376. PSELAPHUS.
Herbst, Kéf. iv. 106 (1792).
1244. Pselaphus palpiger.
Pselaphus palpiger, Woll., Append. hay. op. 67.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch parcissime repertus.
A few examples of this remarkable little Canarian Pselaphus, the
eyes of which are so nearly obsolete that it must practically be almost
blind, were taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera. As stated in
the Appendix, the above-mentioned peculiarity, in conjunction with
the singular form of the immensely developed last joint of its max-
illary palpi, might possibly suffice to separate the insect even gene-
rically from the true Pselaphi.
Fam. 90. STAPHYLINIDA,
(Subfam. I. ALEOCHARIDES.)
Genus 377. FALAGRIA.
(Leach) Mannerh., Brachél. 86 (1881).
1245. Falagria obscura.
Aleochara obscura, Grav., Col. Micropt. 74 (1802).
Falagria obscura, Woill., Ins. Mad. 541 (1854).
a , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 169 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 530 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P 8%) et Canarienses (Fuert., Can.,
Ten., Gom., Palma), sub quisquiliis necnon in humidis vulgaris.
This common European insect abounds in these Atlantic Groups,
where we may be pretty sure that it will be found universally,—
occurring beneath stones and vegetable refuse, in damp spots, at most
elevations. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo,
of the Madeiran archipelago, and in all the Canarian islands except
Lanzarote and Hierro (in both of which, however, there can be no
doubt that it must exist).
Genus 378. ECHIDNOGLOSSA.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 530 (1864).
STAPHYLINID2. 453
1246. Echidnoglossa constricta.
Echidnoglossa constricta, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 531 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in humidis per margines rivulorum
necnon inter lapillos ad rupes aquosas in intermediis editiori-
busque degens.
A Canarian Staphylinid which was detected originally in Teneriffe,
during the spring of 1862, by Dr. Crotch—who found a single ex-
ample of it (from which my generic and specific diagnoses were com-
piled) near to the little town of Guia, on the western slopes of that
island. But an extensive series is now before me which has been
obtained subsequently, by himself and his brother, in Gomera—where
the insect would appear to be common, in wet places of intermediate
and lofty altitudes. I am informed by Mr. G. R. Crotch that it was
principally along the edges of the small streams, and about dripping
rocks, that their specimens were captured.
Genus 379. PHYTOSUS.
(Rudd) Curtis, Brit. Ent. xv. 718 (1838).
1247. Phytosus dimidiatus.
Phytosus spinifer, Kraatz [nec Curt., 1838], Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii.
44 (1858).
— —,, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 532 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), sub fucis per oras arenosas
maritimas hinc inde vulgaris.
Rather common, beneath fuci and other marine rejectamenta, along
the sandy sea-shores in the eastern part of the Canarian archipelago ;
and we may expect it to be found more generally, when searched
for in the proper situations. I have taken it in Lanzarote and Fuer-
teventura; and it was captured by the Messrs. Crotch near Las Palmas
in Grand Canary. It seems to be widely spread over Mediterranean
latitudes; and I met with it abundantly at Mogadore, on the opposite
coast of Morocco.
In my Canarian Catalogue I referred this Phytosus to the spinifer
of Curtis, found in northern and subnorthern Europe; but, having
since obtained a type of the latter for comparison (which I did not
then possess), I now believe that it is truly distinct from that species.
I think it most probable however that it is the spinifer of Kraatz
(which Schaum informed me that he had met with on the sea-shore
at Venice); but, be that as it may, I feel satisfied that it cannot be
4.54 STAPHYLINIDE.
conspecific with Curtis’s (more northern) type,—it being not only a
little narrower and smaller, but having its elytra appreciably shorter,
more depressed, and with the posterior region more or less broadly
and brightly rufo-testaceous; whereas in the spinifer the elytra are
totally black. In the spinifer, likewise, the femora and tibiz are
picescent; whereas in the present insect the entire legs are pale.
In general colour and contour, it has almost exactly the primd facie
appearance of the European Hygronoma demidiata—a circumstance
which has suggested its trivial name*.
1248. Phytosus nigriventris.
Myrmedonia nigriventris, Chevr., in Guér. Rev. Zool. 42 (1843).
Phytosus nigriventris, Duval, Gen. des Col. d’ Eur. ii. pl. 3. £. 11 (1857).
—— — , Kraatz, in Berl. Ent. Zeit. [nec in Stett. Ent. Zeit., nec m
Nat. der Ins. Deutsch.| 53 (1859).
, Fauvel, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 86 (1862).
minyops, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 531 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fvert.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
A single specimen, taken by myself in Fuerteventura of the Cana-
rian Group (from under sea-weed, on the sandy beach about a mile
to the south of Puerto de Cabras), is all that I have yet seen of this
European Phytosus in these Atlantic islands. In my late Catalogue
I felt compelled to separate it from the ordinary P. nigriventris, on
the authority of a “type” of the latter which had been lent to me
by Dr. Schaum; nevertheless it accords so precisely with the figure
of that species given by Duval, as well as with a French example
lately communicated by Mr. Janson, that I feel satisfied I was led
into an error through Schaum’s specimen haying been incorrectly
determined ; and hence I have no hesitation in citing it as the true
nigriventrist.
* That these characters obtain universally in this (more southern) Phytosus, it
appears evident; for in 52 examples now before me (from Lanzarote, Fuerte-
ventura, Grand Canary, and the coast of Africa), and nearly double that number
were examined by me when I compiled the diagnosis given in my Canarian
Catalogue, there is no single instance in which they fail. The only approach to
a difference is in the specimens from Morocco, in which the peculiarity of colo-
ration is even still more exaggerated—the elytra being almost entirely rufo-testa-
ceous, with merely their basal region darkened. I do not consider it necessary to
insert a fresh diagnosis in this volume (on account of having now proposed for
the species a new name), for I have already published one in my Canarian
Catalogue.
t The P. nigriventris may be characterized as a little larger and broader than
the balticus (with its limbs relatively somewhat longer), and of an exceedingly
pale rufo-testaceous hue,—the fifth as well as either the whole or part of the
fourth and sixth segments of its abdomen (which is nearly opake, and very
closely and finely asperate-punctate) being black.
STAPHYLINIDE. 455
1249. Phytosus balticus.
Phytosus nigriventris, Kraatz [nec Chevr., 1843], in Stett. Ent. Zeit.
xiv. 257 (1853). ~
—— . Ange —], Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 43 (1856).
—— ——, Woll. [— —], Cat. Mad. Col. 169 (1857).
—— balticus, Kraatz, in Berl. Ent. Zeit. 52 (1859).
—— ——, Fauvel, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 86 (1862).
Habitat Maderenses (PS), in arenosis maritimis juxta radices
Arundinis donacis fodiens parcissime lectus.
I captured two examples of this minute and widely spread Euro-
pean Phytosus, during the spring of 1855, in Porto Santo of the
Madeiran Group—burrowing into the loose sand, near the roots of
Arundo donax, immediately behind the southern beach; but they
are all that I have yet seen from these Atlantic Groups. In my
Madeiran Catalogue I referred them to the P. nigriventris ; but they
are certainly more correctly identified with the balticus, an insect
which (like most of the strictly maritime species) seems to have a
rather wide geographical range—occurring in northern Europe, and
being (according to Fauvel) very abundant on the coasts of France.
It may be known from its ally by being smaller and narrower and
altogether less pallid (or of a more infuscated, reddish-brown hue),
by haying its elytra more parallel (or not at all widened posteriorly),
its abdomen less opake, more sparingly punctured, and nearly con-
colorous with the rest of the surface (the postmedial segments being
only a trifle more clouded than the remainder), and its limbs per-
ceptibly shorter, or less developed.
Genus 380. PHL(0PORA.
Erichson, Kaf. der Mark Brand. i. 311 (1887).
1250. Phleopora corticina.
Phleeopora corticina, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 533 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), sub cortice arborum
in sylvaticis intermediis latens.
Found usually at rather lofty altitudes in the Canarian Group,
occurring beneath the bark of trees. I have taken it in Teneriffe
and Palma; and two specimens are now before me which were cap-
tured by the Messrs. Crotch, respectively, in Gomera and Hierro.
It is somewhat intermediate between the European P. reptans and
corticalis, and might perhaps be a geographical modification of e¢ther
of them.
456 STAPHYLINIDZ.
Genus 381. TACHYUSA.
Erichson, Kaf. der Mark Brand. i. 307 (1837).
1251. Tachyusa maritima,
Tachyusa maritima, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 51 (1860).
—— ——,, Id., Append. huj. op. 67.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissima. Sub lapidibus in salinis ma-
ritimis juxta mare exemplaria duo collegi.
The only two examples of this insect which have yet come beneath
my notice were captured by myself, in a saline spot, in the north of
Madeira proper—from under stones, below high-water mark, at the
exact point where the Sio Vicente river empties itself into the sea.
1252. Tachyusa simillima.
Tachyusa simillima, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 534 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), per oras arenosas maritimas sub
rejectamentis parce degens.
Occurs beneath marine rejectamenta along the sandy shores of
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, in the east of the Canarian Group—
a single example of it having been captured by myself in each of
those islands.
1253. Tachyusa raptoria.
Tachyusa raptoria, Woll., Ins. Mad. 542 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 170 (1857).
— —, I., Cat. Can, Col. 533 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Palma), per margines
rivulorum rarissima.
A small and slender Tachyusa which occurs, though very rarely,
both in the Madeiras and Canaries—where it resides, at low and
intermediate altitudes, amongst wet shingle at the edges of the
streams and pools. I have taken it both in the north and south of
Madeira proper ; and I likewise met with a single example in Palma,
of the Canarian Group.
Genus 382. ISCHNOPODA.
Stephens, Man. Brit. Beetl. 355 (1839).
1254. Ischnopoda longitarsis.
Aleochara longitarsis (Kby), Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. y. 110 (1882).
Ischnopoda longitarsis, Id., loc. cit. 355 (1889).
STAPHYLINID &. 457
Chilopora longitarsis, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 147 (1856).
——, Woll., Cat. Mad.. Col. 171 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad margines rivulorum inter lapillos
humidos sese occultans.
The common European J. longitarsis occurs sparingly by the edges
of the streams in Madeira proper, particularly at intermediate alti-
tudes ; but it has not yet been observed in any of the other islands.
Genus 383. XENOMMA.
Wollaston, Ins, Mad. 548 (1854).
1255. Xenomma planifrons.
Xenomma planifrons, Woll., Ins. Mad. 544, tab. xiii. f. 4 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 172 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus aquosis foliisque marcidis
in locis editioribus rarissimum.
Found at a lofty elevation in Madeira proper, where it occurs
(though very rarely) under wet stones and damp sodden leaves—for
the most part near the edges of the small trickling streams, towards
the upper limits of the sylvan districts.
1256. Xenomma formicarum.
Xenomma formicarum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 545 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 172 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum; fere in locis similibus ac
precedens.
Likewise peculiar (so far as has been observed hitherto) to Madeira
proper, where it is found in much the same kind of places as the last
species—though descending rather more into the intermediate dis-
tricts, and occurring for the most part in somewhat drier (or less
watery) spots.
1257. Xenomma filiforme.
Xenomma filiforme, Woll., Ins. Mad. 545 (1854).
—, Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 172 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P* St), hinc inde sub lapidibus in in-
termediis.
A minute and narrow little insect, which occurs sparingly at
intermediate altitudes in the Madeiran Group. I have taken it
458 STAPHYLINIDA.
both in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, for the most part beneath
stones on the grassy mountain-slopes.
1258. Xenomma muscicola.
Xenomma muscicola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 535 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis parce captum.
The few examples which I have yet seen of this insignificant
species were captured by myself, in the region of El Monte, in
Grand Canary. Whether it be a true Xenomma, or merely a small
Homalota in which the eyes and elytra are considerably reduced, I
will not undertake to decide until further material has been obtained ;
for the feet of these minute Staphylinids are often so difficult of
observation that it is sometimes next to impossible to be quite sure
as to the exact number of their joints; andI do not feel altogether
certain in the present instance whether the anterior tarsi are 4- or
5-articulate. In any case however the species is totally distinct
from the Madeiran X. filiforme, to which in some respects it bears
a slight primd facie resemblance.
Genus 384. HOMALOTA.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 73 (1831).
1259. Homalota rufofusca,
Homalota rufofusca, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 535 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in lauretis humidis editioribus parce
lecta.
A Canarian Homalota which I have observed hitherto only in the
sylvan regions of Teneriffe, my few specimens having been captured
at a high altitude on the damp laurel-clad mountains above
Taganana.
1260. Homalota rufobadia.
Homalota rufobadia, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 535 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Palma), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Found apparently in much the same kind of places as the last
species, but in Palma instead of Teneriffe—the few examples which
I have seen having been taken by myself in the wooded districts of
that island.
STAPHYLINIDA. 459
1261. Homalota sanguinolenta.
Homalota sanguinolenta, Woll., Ins. Mad. 547 (1854).
— —,, Ud., Cat. Mad. Col. 173 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis editioribusque sylvaticis
vulgatissima.
Abundant throughout the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, at
intermediate and lofty elevations ; but it has not yet been observed
in any of the other islands. It presents two slightly different
forms—in one of which (regarded by meas typical) the head is more
or less darkened, whilst in the other (the “ var. 8” of my diagnosis)
the entire colour is paler, and the head is (like the prothorax and
elytra) of a clear rufo-testaceous hue. I have never succeeded
however in detecting any character to warrant the suspicion that
they are more than states of a single species.
1262. Homalota haligena.
Homalota haligena, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 173 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S*, Ilheo Chéio, Bugio), sub lapidibus nec-
non ad radices graminis in intermediis preecipue latens.
Peculiar likewise to the Madeiran archipelago, though it has not
yet been detected in Madeira proper. Indeed it may perhaps be
regarded as representing the H. sanguinolenta, with which it has an
evident affinity, on the other islands of the Group—in all of which
I have captured it except the Deserta Grande, where however we
may be pretty sure that it exists. I first met with it in Porto
Santo—beneath stones, and at the roots of grass, in an exposed
place on the ascent of the Pico Branco; and I subsequently found
it on the Ilheo Chao and the Bugio.
1263. Homalota clientula.
Homalota clientula, Zrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 133 (1889).
plebeia, Woll., Ins. Mad. 558 eer,
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 176 (1857).
— clientula, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 545 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub quis-
quiliis, passim.
This common European (and extremely inconstant) Homalota is
widely spread over these Atlantic Groups, where most likely it will
be found to be universal. It has been taken sparingly in Madeira ~
proper, and in the whole seven islands of the Canarian archipelago.
460 STAPHYLINIDA.
Its detection in Gomera is due to the late researches of the Messrs.
Crotch. It varies from almost black to a testaceous brown, and
occasionally the head and prothorax are slightly rufescent.
1264. Homalota montivagans.
Homalota montivagans, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 176 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis et precipue editioribus
minus frequens.
Detected in Madeira proper by the late Mr. Bewicke, on the
summit of the Pico do Areeiro, nearly 6000 feet above the sea; and
he subsequently met with it at a lower altitude, on the mountains
to the east of Funchal. It has a good deal in common with the H.
clientula ; but, apart from colour (which is extremely variable in
both species), it is larger, more shining, and much less densely
punctured ; its antennz are thicker and darker; and its prothorax
and elytra (the former of which is generally a little channelled be-
behind) are more developed.
1265. Homalota vagepunctata.
Homalota vagepunctata, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. 187 (1862).
——, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 544 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten., Hierro), inter Euphorbias
| in intermediis late diffusa.
Hitherto I have captured this brightly polished and peculiarly
sculptured Homalota only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group—where I met with it amongst
the various Euphorbias, on the flowers of which it was tolerably
abundant (in one or two spots of intermediate elevations) ; but it
has subsequently been taken, though sparingly, by the Messrs.
Crotch both in Teneriffe and Hierro.
1266. Homalota plumbea.
Homalota plumbea, Waterh., Proc. Ent. Soc. Lond. 15 (1858).
trogophleoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 536 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Can.), sub fucis degens, in arenosis
maritimis.
A European Homalota which occurs in the Canarian Group, under
exactly the same circumstances as it does in higher latitudes—
namely, beneath marine rejectamenta along the sandy sea-shores.
It was taken by Mr. Gray and myself in Fuerteventura ; and an
STAPHYLINIDA. 461
extensive series is now before me, captured by the Messrs. Crotch
near Las Palmas in Grand Canary. The Canarian specimens seem
to be a trifle smaller than an English type which has been commu-
nicated by Mr. Rye, and the Fuerteventuran ones have their legs
more pallid; but such differences, even if constant (which is ex-
tremely doubtful), would scarcely suffice to indicate even a geogra-
phical variety; and I have therefore no hesitation in referring the
species to the H. plumbea.
1267. Homalota granulosa.
Homalota granulosa, Woll., Ins. Mad. 548 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 174 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in aquosis sylvaticis editioribus raris-
sima.
Observed hitherto only in Madeira proper, where it would appear
to be extremely rare,—occurring in wet places, at a lofty altitude,
within the sylvan districts.
1268. Homalota obliquepunctata.
Homalota obliquepunctata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 549 (1854).
—— — , Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 174 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), inter lapillos per margines rivulorum in
intermediis vulgaris.
Rather a common species at intermediate elevations in Ma-
deira proper, where it resides under wet stones and shingle at the
edges of the streams; but it has not yet been observed in any of
the other islands.
1269. Homalota amnicola.
Homalota amnicola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 536 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in aquosis
intermediis et preecipue inter lapillos per margines rivulorum
sese occultare delectans.
Found in exactly the same sort of places as the H. obliquepunctata,
but at the Canaries instead of Madeira. Indeed, although certainly
distinct from it, it may be regarded as the Canarian representative
of that species—to which, both in general aspect and its subaquatic
habits, it is closely allied. It has been taken in Grand Canary,
Teneriffe, Gomera, Palma, and Hierro; and it is more abundant by
the streams of intermediate altitudes, within the sylvan districts,
462 - STAPHYLINID.
than elsewhere. Its detection in Hierro is due to the researches
of the Messrs. Crotch. —
1270. Homalota luridipennis.
Bolitochara luridipennis, Mann., Brachél. 77 (1831).
Homalota elongatula, Hrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 90. var. C. a (1889).
luticola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 549 (1854).
—— luridipennis, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii, 221 (1856).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 174 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarior; in lutosis necnon ad rupes
aquosas,
A European Homalota which is found sparingly in Madeira proper,
where it occurs in the muddy deposits about wet rocks and in the
damp soil at the edges of waterfalls—for the most part at rather
low elevations, and principally in the north of the island.
1271. Homalota gregaria.
Homalota gregaria, Hrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 87 (1839).
Tachyusa immunita, Jd., ibid. 916 (1839).
Homalota gregaria, Woll., Ins. Mad. 550 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 174 (1857).
—— —-, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 537 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P# S!) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.,
Ten., Gom.), inter lapillos ad margines rivulorum, precipue in
inferioribus abundans.
es
This widely spread European insect will most likely be found to
be almost universal throughout these Atlantic islands, where it is
locally very abundant amongst stones and shingle along the edges of
the streams (particularly when at all brackish), and for the most
part at rather low elevations. It abounds in Porto Santo, of the
Madeiran Group; and it has already been captured in Lanzarote,
Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Gomera, of the Cana-
ries.
1272. Homalota philonthoides.
Homalota Philonthoides, Woll., Ins. Mad. 551 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 175 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in editioribus presertim sylvaticis oc-
currens. 7
Found at a lofty elevation in Madeira proper, towards the upper
limits of the sylvan districts, where it occurs in damp spots and
under vegetable refuse ; and I have taken it even in the dung of
cattle,
STAPHYLINID&. 463
1273. Homalota amnigena.
Homalota amnigena, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 537 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses* (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom:., Palma,
Hierro), in humidis preesertim ad margines rivulorum in inter-
mediis degens.
Not uncommon in at any rate the central and western islands of
the Canarian Group—where it occurs under stones at the edges of
the streams, and in damp places generally, for the most part at in-
termediate altitudes. I have taken it in Teneriffe, Palma, and
Hierro; and it was found abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch in
Gomera.
The H. amnigena is very close to the gregaria, but differs in being
a little smaller and narrower, as well as somewhat more densely
clothed with a minute pubescence; in its head being just percep-
tibly more oval (or less rounded) ; in its prothorax being less trans-
verse and with a more evident central foveole behind; in its elytra
being less developed, of a more wniform brownish black (instead of
being conspicuously diluted posteriorly), and with very obsolete indi-
cations of being obliquely impressed across their disk ; in its antenn
being shorter, with the apical joint more abbreviated; and in its
legs being always totally pale.
1274. Homalota persimilis.
Homalota persimilis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 588 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in inferioribus juxta Portum Orotavee
semel deprehensa.
The only example of this insignificant little Homalota which I have
yet seen was captured by myself, at a low elevation (immediately
outside the Puerto Orotava), in Teneriffe. Although unquestionably
distinct from H. amnigena, it is a good deal allied to that species.
* A single example was communicated from Madeira proper by the late Mr.
Bewicke, which I feel almost satisfied is the representative of a mere local state
of the Canarian H. amnigena—with which in nearly everything essential it agrees
precisely. It differs only in having its head and prothorax (when viewed be-
neath the microscope) much less coarsely alutaceous, and therefore more shining
and with the minute additional punctules (which are sparingly scattered over
the surface) more apparent. Its head is; if anything, a trifle squarer and more
developed, and more evidently channelled behind; and its elytra are perhaps
just appreciably longer. I subjoin the following short diagnosis of it, in the
event of further material proving it to be specifically distinct :—Var. 8. maderensis
[an species?]. Capite prothoraceque (oculo fortissime armato) multo minus
grosse granuloso-alutaceis, ergo nitidioribus et punctulis superadditis magis con-
spicuis, illo vix majore quadratiore et postice evidentius canaliculato ; elytris vix
longioribus.
464 STAPHYLINIDA.
1275. Homalota longula.
Homalota longula (Chevrier), Heer, Fna Col. Helv. 334 (1841).
thinobioides, Kraatz, in Stett. Ent. Zeit. xv. 125 (1854).
—— —, Id., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 228 (1856).
— , Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 175 (1857).
longula, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 539 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten., Gom.), inter
lapillos ad margines aquarum velocissime cursitans.
This extremely narrow European Homalota is widely diffused over
these Atlantic islands, where in all probability it will be found to be
nearly universal. It occurs amongst wet stones and shingle at the
edges of the streams and pools, principally at low and intermediate
altitudes. Ihave taken it in Madeira proper, as also in Lanzarote
and Teneriffe of the Canarian Group; and it was captured by the
Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
1276. Homalota fragilis.
Homalota fragilis ?, Kraatz, in Stett. Ent. Zeit. xv. 125 (1854).
— ——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 539 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in locis similibus ac pre-
cedens,
I cannot but feel doubtful whether the Canarian Homalota which
I have referred (perhaps incorrectly) to the European H. fragilis is
more, in reality, than one of the sexes of the preceding species.
Indeed the only distinguishing feature that.I can detect to separate
it from the longula is its very much more sparingly punctured, and
rather more shining abdomen. Nevertheless, when viewed beneath
the microscope, this particular character is so exceedingly conspicuous
that, until evidence has been obtained that it is merely a sexual one,
I have no option but to treat the present insect as specifically distinct.
And that it cannot be any local state of the longula is evident from
the fact that it usually occurs in company with that species.
I have taken this Homalota, amongst wet shingle at the edges of
the streams, in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma—in the second of
which islands it was found likewise by the Messrs. Crotch.
1277. Homalota palustris.
Homalota palustris, Kiesw., in Stett. Ent. Zeit. v. 318 (1844).
currens, Woll., Ins. Mad. 552 (1854).
palustris, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 309 (1856). .
, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 175 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis intermediis vulgaris.
STAPHYLINID. | 465
The European H. palustris is common in Madeira proper, where
it abounds at the edges of the streams (and in damp spots generally)
at intermediate elevations ; but it has not yet been observed in any
of the other islands.
1278. Homalota cursitans.
Homalota cursitans, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 540 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Gom.), sub recremento juxta Huphorbias
antiquas capta.
Taken sparingly in the Canarian Group, where I believe that it
will be found to be attached to the Euphorbias and pretty generally
distributed. Hitherto however I have taken it only in the north of
Lanzarote, beneath the refuse around the roots of the old Euphorbias
on the rocky declivities of the Risco; but a single example is now
before me which was captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
1279. Homalota subsericea.
Homalota subsericea, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 540 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), in locis similibus ac precedens, sed
rarior,
I took a few examples of this small Homalota (which is a good deal
allied to the preceding one) in the north of Lanzarote; but they are
all that I have yet seen. It has much the primé facie aspect of the
European H. sericea ; nevertheless I doubt whether its true affinities
are with that species.
1280. Homalota angustissima.
Homalota angustissima, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 541 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), semel tantum deprehensa.
A very minute and narrow Canarian species, of which I have seen
hitherto but a single example. It was taken by myself in the north
of Lanzarote.
1281. Homalota misella.
Homalota misella, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 541 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Hierro), sub cortice Zuphorbie cuyusdam laxo
putrido in inferioribus semel reperta.
Likewise Canarian, and unique—a single example having been
captured by myself, from beneath the loosened bark of an old Hu-
2u
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phorbia, on the western side of Hierro. .Its extremely narrow out-
line, greatly abbreviated elytra, and minute eyes incline me to sus-
pect that it may possibly prove to be a Xenomma, rather than a true
Homalota; but until further material has been obtained, for dissec-
tion, I cannot venture to pronounce definitely on this point.
1282. Homalota truncorum.
Homalota truncorum, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 172 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus rarissima.
A most remarkable little species which I detected, during July
1855, at a lofty elevation in Madeira proper—amongst the earth
and vegetable refuse which had accumulated within the hollows of
old trees, in the upland region of the Fanal; and it was met with
subsequently by the late Mr. Bewicke in the same district, as well
as at S. Antonio da Serra.
1283. Homalota analis.
Aleochara analis, Grav., Col. Micropt. 76 (1802).
Homalota analis, Evich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 114 (1839).
tantilla, Woll., Ins. Mad, 553 (1854).
analis, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii, 256 (1856).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 176 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis in intermediis editiori-
busque sat vulgaris.
The European H. analis is tolerably common at intermediate and
lofty altitudes in Madeira proper, where it occurs beneath fallen leaves
and vegetable refuse; but it has not yet been detected in any of the
other islands.
1284, Homalota nigra.
Homalota nigra, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii, 287 (1856).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 541 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (in Fuert. sola haud detecta), sub quisquiliis,
atque etiam in stercore, preecipue in intermediis vulgaris.
This small European Homalota is abundant in the Canarian Group,
where it occurs beneath vegetable refuse and in dung, principally
within the sylvan districts of intermediate altitudes. There can be
little doubt that it is universal throughout the archipelago, Fuerte-
ventura (where, nevertheless, we may be pretty sure that it exists)
being the only island of the seven in which it does not happen to
have been captured.
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1285. Homalota zthiops.
Oxypoda esthiops, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 551 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Palma), in intermediis semel reperta.
A single example of this intensely black little species, which was
taken by myself in Palma of the Canarian Group, is all that I have
yet seen. Its posteriorly subattenuated outline gives it much the
appearance at first sight of an Oxypoda, and consequently in my late
Catalogue I did not hesitate to refer it to that genus. Nevertheless
a recent examination of its hind feet, in which the basal joint is not
at all longer than the second one, proves it to be in reality a Homa-
lota ; and I have therefore treated it as such.
The H. wthiops is about the size of (or perhaps a trifle larger than)
the H. nigra; but it is of a still deeper black, more shining and
convex, less pubescent, much more coarsely and less closely punc-
tured, with its antenne and elytra somewhat shorter, its prothorax
perceptibly broader, and its abdomen more attenuated towards the
apex.
1286. Homalota aleocharoides.
Homalota aleocharoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 542 (1864).
Hatitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 W. D. Crotch sat copiose lecta.
A small and distinct, but somewhat insignificant, Homalota which
was taken rather abundantly in Teneriffe by Dr. Crotch, during his
first expedition to the Canaries (in 1862); but his specimens are the
only ones which I have yet seen.
1287. Homalota atramentaria.
Aleochara atramentaria (Kby), Gyll., Ins. Suec. ii. 408 (1810).
Homalota atramentaria, Hrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 111 (1889).
, Woll., Ins. Mad, 555 (1854).
— —,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 178 (1857).
—— — ,, Iid., Cat. Can. Col, 548 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P! S) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in
stercore bovino et equino vulgaris.
The European H, atramentaria is very widely spread over these
Atlantic Groups, where we may be pretty sure that it is nearly uni-
versal. It occurs in the dung of cattle at most elevations, though
principally at intermediate ones. It is common in Madeira proper
and Porto Santo, and it has been captured in the whole seven islands
of the Canarian archipelago.
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1288. Homalota depauperata.
Homalota depauperata, Woll., Append. huj. op. 68.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch semel deprehensa.
A single specimen of this narrow Homalota—in which the head,
eyes, prothorax, and elytra are each of them small, or as it were
considerably depauperated—was captured by the Messrs. Crotch in
Gomera, during their late expedition to the Canaries; but whether
it was taken (as I am inclined to suspect) within the rotten stems of
the Euphorbias, there is no evidence to enable me to decide.
1289. Homalota canariensis.
Homalota canariensis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc, Lond. 184 ypl.7.£.8 (1862).
— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 544 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.),.in caulibus Euphorbice canariensis
putridis hine inde vulgaris.
A remarkable Canarian species, which seems to be confined (so far
as has yet been observed) to the rotten stalks of the Huphorbia cana-
riensis. It will probably therefore be found in all the islands of the
Group except the two eastern ones, in which I believe that that plant
does not now exist ; nevertheless hitherto it has been captured merely
in Teneriffe and Gomera.
1290. Homalota insignis.
Homalota insignis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 555 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 178 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice laxo putrido, sed presertim
fungos in lauretis humidis intermediis colens.
A rather large and prettily coloured Homalota which would seem
to be peculiar to the sylvan districts of Madeira proper. It is nor-
mally of fungivorous habits, but occurs likewise under the putrid
bark of trees.
1291. Homalota leta.
Homalota leta, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 543 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch parce deprehensa.
Observed hitherto only in Gomera, of the Canarian Group—where
it would appear to be extremely rare, and where it was first detected
by Dr. Crotch during 1862. It is very closely allied, in colouring
and general aspect, to the Madeiran H. insignis,—from which it
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mainly differs in its head being rather more oval (or less transverse),
with the eyes considerably smaller; in its prothorax, when viewed
beneath the microscope, appearing more coarsely punctured; and in
the rufescent parts of its surface being altogether a little obscurer.
1292. Homalota umbratilis.
Homalota umbratilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 554 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col, 177 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis sylvaticis semel reperta.
A single specimen of this small Homalota, which was taken by
myself in the sylvan region at the Montado dos Pecegueiros in the
north of Madeira proper, is all that I have yet seen; and there-
fore, until further material has been obtained, I can scarcely regard
its diagnosis as quite satisfactory, though it is certain that the
species cannot be referred to any of the others here enumerated.
1293. Homalota alutaria.
Homalota alutaria, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 177 (1857).
Halntat Maderenses (Mad.), in editioribus 4 Dom. Mason parce lecta.
Only two examples of this distinct species have as yet come be-
neath my notice. They were taken by Mr. Mason in Madeira
proper—l believe, in the upland region of the Fanal. I think it is
far from unlikely that is of Huphorbia-infesting habits, and that
the specimens were captured under the bark of the E. mellifera—
which attains a gigantic size in that particular district.
1294. Homalota coriaria.
Homalota sodalis, Woll. [nee Erich., 1837], Ins. Mad. 554 (1854).
— coriaria (Miller), Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 282 (1856).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 177 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 546 (1864).
Halitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Gom.,
Palma), sub quisquiliis atque etiam in Euphorbiis putridis
vulgaris.
The European H. coriaria will most likely be found to be universal
in these Atlantic Groups, where it occurs beneath vegetable refuse
(and occasionally within the putrid stems of the Euphorbias) at low
and intermediate altitudes. It abounds in Madeira proper; and it
has been captured in all the Canarian islands except Fuerteventura
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and Hierro, in both of which, however, we may be quite sure that
it exists.
1295. Homalota subcoriaria.
Homalota subcoriaria, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 546 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in Euphorbia canariensi semel capta.
A single example of this Homalota was captured by myself in
Gomera, of the Canarian Group, from within a putrid Huphorbia-stem
on the hills above San Sebastian. Although I believe it to be dis-
tinct from the coriaria, it is closely allied to that species; and
further material is greatly required in order to ascertain for certain
that its various peculiarities are constant.
1296. Homalota cacti.
Homalota cacti, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 186 (1862).
— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 547 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en., Palma), vel in Cactis putridis, vel in
Euphorbus degens.
Detected hitherto only in the intermediate altitudes of Teneriffe
and Palma, of the Canarian Group; but it will probably be met
with more generally, if searched for in the proper situations. In
the former island I have taken it out of rotten Huphorbia-stems on
the mountains above S* Cruz, and in the latter out of putrid leaves
of the Cactus opuntia at the Banda.
1297. Homalota putrescens.
Homalota putrescens, Woll., Trans, Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 185 (1862).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 547 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Gom.), in Euphorbiis emor-
tuis putridis hine inde non infrequens.
Likewise Canarian, and widely (though rather sparingly) diffused
over the Group. So far as observed hitherto, it seems to occur in
the putrid stems of the dead Euphorbias; but it will most likely be
met with under decaying vegetable refuse generally. I have taken
it in Lanzarote, Grand Canary, and Gomera; and it was captured
by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe.
1298. Homalota terricola.
Homalota terricola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 548 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Palma), sub quisquiliis, passim.
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A few examples of this Canarian Homalota, which appears to be
perfectly distinct from the preceding two species, were taken by
myself in Lanzarote and Palma. It seems to occur under decaying
vegetable refuse, and will probably be found to be pretty generally
distributed over the Group.
1299. Homalota Waterhousii.
Homalota Waterhousii, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 548 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Hierro), rarior. In editioribus preecipue
occurrit, usque ad 8000’ s. m. ascendens.
Rather a large species which seems to occur sparingly in the
higher elevations of the Canarian Group, ascending to an altitude
of about 8000 feet. I have captured it in Teneriffe (at Ycod el Alto,
as well as at the Agua Mansa and on the lofty Cumbre above it); and
it was found by the Messrs. Crotch both in that island and Hierro.
1300. Homalota longicornis.
' Aleochara longicornis, Grav., Col. Micropt. 87 (1802).
Homalota longicornis, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 129 (1839).
—, Woll., Ins. Mad. 556 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 178 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in stercore et sub quisquiliis vulgaris.
The European H. longicornis is common in Madeira proper, where
it occurs at most elevations and principally in the dung of cattle ;
but as it has not yet been detected in any of the other islands, it is
far from unlikely that it may have become established accidentally
from more northern latitudes.
1301. Homalota melanaria.
Aleochara melanaria, Sahlb., Ins. Fenn. i. 3898 (1834).
Homalota lividipennis, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph, 129 (1839).
—, Woll., Ins. Mad. 557 (1854).
— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 179 (1857).
melanaria, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 549 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in
stercore et sub quisquiliis, ab ora maritima usque ad summos
montes ascendens. .
Also a common European insect, and one which is very widely
spread over these Atlantic Groups—where most probably it is uni-
versal. It occurs usually in the dung of cattle, but likewise under
vegetable refuse generally, from the sea-level to the summits of the
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mountains. It abounds in Madeira proper and Porto Sarfto; and
it has been taken in the whole seven islands of the Canarian
archipelago.
Genus 385. OXYPODA.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 69 (1831).
1302. Oxypoda brevipennis.
Oxypoda brevipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 550 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), sub foliis dejectis necnon inter
muscos ad truncos arborum crescentes in sylvaticis editioribus
haud infrequens.
A pale, rufo-testaceous Oxypoda which seems to be confined to
the wooded districts of the Canarian Group—where it is locally far
from uncommon at rather lofty altitudes, occurring beneath fallen
leaves and amongst moss on the trunks of trees. Ihave captured
it on the summit of the Las Mercedes range, as well as above Taga-
nana, in Teneriffe ; and a series is now before me which was taken
by the Messrs. Crotch, above Hermigua, in Gomera—where they
obtained it, in tolerable abundance, by sifting dead leaves and
rubbish.
1303. Oxypoda obsceena.
Oxypoda obscoena, Woll., Append. hay. op. 68.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum capta.
The single example of this species from which my diagnosis has
been compiled was taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe, during
their late sojourn at the Canaries. It is closely allied to the O. bre-
vipennis; but the many characters which distinguish it therefrom
have been fully pointed out in the Appendix.
1304, Oxypoda exoleta.
Oxypoda exoleta, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 149 (1839).
, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsh. 1. 179 (1856).
—— lurida, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 179 (1857).
exoleta, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 549 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Palma,
Hierro), late sed parce diffusa.
A European Oxypoda which is widely spread over these Atlantic
Groups, where we may expect that it will be found to be nearly
universal, It occurs at rather low and intermediate elevations; and
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it has been taken in Madeira proper, as well as in all the Canarian
islands except Fuerteventura and Gomera.
1305. Oxypoda rugifrons.
Oxypoda litigiosa, Woll. [nee Heer, 1841), Ins. Mad. 558 (1854).
—— rugifrons, Zd., Cat. Mad. Col. 180 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in stercore bovino, nisi fallor, parce lecta.
This insignificant little Oxypoda occurs sparingly in Madeira proper,
for the most part (I believe) in the dung of cattle; but whether it
be truly distinct from the whole of the European species of the cunz-
culina-type, I will not undertake to decide until further (and more
satisfactory) material has been obtained.
Genus 386. ALEOCHARA.
Gravenhorst, Col. Micropt. 67 (1802).
1306. Aleochara puberula.
Aleochara puberula, Klug, Col. Madagase. 51 (1833).
—, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 165 (1839),
—— Armitagei, Woll., Ins. Mad. 559 (1854).
puberula, Zd., Cat. Mad. Col. 180 (1857).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 551 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S%) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.,
Can., Ten., Gom.), sub quisquiliis necnon in stercore, late sed
vix copiose diffusa.
An Aleochara of Mediterranean latitudes which is widely spread
over these Atlantic Groups, where most probably it is universal. It
is found at low and intermediate elevations, and principally under
decaying vegetable refuse—though likewise in the dung of cattle.
It has been captured in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, of the Ma-
deiran Group, and in all the Canarian islands except Palma and
Hierro.
1307. Aleochara crassiuscula.
Aleochara crassiuscula, Sahib., Ins. Fenn. i. 396 (1884),
—— fuscipes ?, Brullé [nec Grav. |, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 60 (1838).
—— tristis, Erich, Gen. et Spec. Staph. 162 (1839).
— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 560 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 181 (1857).
—— crassiuscula, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 551 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P@ S®) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in
stercore vulgaris.
This common European Aleochara is all but universal throughout
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these Atlantic Groups, where it occurs in the dung of cattle and at
most elevations. It abounds in Madeira proper and Porto Santo;
and I have myself taken it in the whole seven islands of the Canarian
archipelago. I met with it also at Mogadore, on the opposite coast
of Africa.
1308. Aleochara littoralis.
Aleochara littoralis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 552 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), in arenosis maritimis, sub putridis.
Found along the sandy sea-shores in Lanzarote, of the Canarian
Group, where it occurs sparingly beneath putrid substances. It was
taken by Mr. Gray and myself near Arrecife, and subsequently by
myself at Berrugo (in the extreme south of thatisland). Itis closely
allied to the European A. grisea, of which indeed it is just possible
that it may be but a geographical state.
1309. Aleochara funebris.
Aleochara funebris, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 553 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), sub quisquiliis,
passim,
A
Widely diffused over the Canarian Group, though nowhere com-
mon, occurring for the most part beneath decaying vegetable refuse.
I have taken it in Teneriffe and Palma; and it was found by the
Messrs. Crotch in Gomera and Hierro.
In the elongate suberect pubescence with which it is thickly
clothed, as well as in the slightly senescent tinge of its head, pro-
thorax, and (very densely sculptured) elytra, the present Aleochara
has much in common with the European A. lanuginosa; but in its
sparingly punctured abdomen, and the more diluted hue of its legs
and the base of its antenna, it better accords with the mesta; so
that whilst agreeing with neither of those species, it would appear
in some respects to combine the characters of them both. Of the
two, however, I think perhaps that it is more allied to the latter
than to the former.
1310. Aleochara mesta.
Aleochara meesta, Grav., Col. Micropt. 96 (1802).
» Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 170 (1839).
, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 99 (1856).
—— ——, Woll., Cat. Mad, Col, 181 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hactenus semel deprehensa..
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A single Atlantic example only of this species, which was iden-
tified by Dr. Kraatz with the common European A. mesta, has yet
come beneath my notice. It was taken by myself (during 1855),
in the Ribeira de 8S“ Luzia of Madeira proper. It differs from the
Canarian A. funebris in its head, prothorax, and (more depressed)
elytra being of an imtense black (and therefore totally free from the
subeenescent tinge which is more or less conspicuous in that insect),
as also a little less closely and less coarsely punctured, and not quite
so thickly pubescent, and in its antenne being just appreciably longer.
1311. Aleochara nitida.
Aleochara nitida, Grav., Col. Micropt. 97 (1802).
—— — , Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 168 (1839).
—— — , Woil., Ins. Mad. 560 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 182 (1857).
— ——,, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 553 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P’ S¢, Des.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes),
in stercore, sub quisquiliis necnon etiam in aquosis, ab ora ma-
ritima usque ad summos montes ascendens.
There is scarcely any Coleopterous insect more generally diffused
over these Atlantic Groups than the common European <A, nitida,
which we may feel pretty sure is absolutely universal. I have
myself taken it in all the Madeiran islands except the northern and
southern Desertas, as well as in the whole seven of the Canarian
archipelago; and it is probably due to the fact of its being so easily
transported by human agencies that it has acquired so wide a range.
Tt occurs in the dung of cattle, under decaying vegetable refuse, and
even beneath stones in damp spots; and it would appear, moreover,
to be independent of elevation. It is abundant at Mogadore, on the
opposite coast of Africa.
1312. Aleochara binotata.
Aleochara binotata, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 106 (1856).
—— —,, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 182 (1857).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 554 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (P S%) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.,
G'om.), in locis similibus ac preecedens, et forsan ejus mera va-
rietas depauperata.
Examples which agree with the European A. binotata of Kraatz
were taken by myself in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group, in
company with the A. nittda—tfrom which they are barely separable ;
and I have captured others in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Grand
476 STAPHYLINIDA.
Canary, and Gomera, of the Canarian archipelago. Had not my Porto-
Santan individuals been actually determined by Dr. Kraatz, I should
not have ventured to regard them as the exponents of more than a
small and rather strongly punctured state of nitida—consequent
perhaps on the dry and calcareous nature of the region in which they
had been matured,—a conclusion which would have been quite in ac-
cordance with the additional fact that the most typical of the Cana- —
rian examples are from the eastern islands of the Group, which are
even more arid than Porto Santo. Still, since the two are kept
apart in the European Catalogues, I will not amalgamate them ;
though I must confess myself far from satisfied that they are speci-
fically distinct.
1313. Aleochara morion.
Aleochara morion, Grav., Col. Micropt. 97 (1802).
~- , Lrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 175 (1839).
—— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 561 (1854).
— —,, ld., Cat, Mad. Col. 183 (1857).
— —, ld., Cat. Can. Col, 554 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), in
stercore minus frequens.
- Likewise a European Aleochara, and one which is found sparingly
in these Atlantic islands—occurring in the dung of cattle, for the
most part at intermediate elevations. It has been taken in Madeira
proper; as also in Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the Canarian
Group.
Genus 387. OLIGOTA.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 72 (1831).
1314. Oligota castanea.
Oligota castanea, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 555 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma), sub foliis dejectis in in-
termediis.
Found in the sylvan districts of the Canarian Group, where it
occurs beneath fallen leaves and other vegetable refuse at inter-
mediate altitudes. It has been captured in Teneriffe, Gomera, and
Palma.
1315. Oligota inflata.
Microcera inflata, Mann., Brachél. 72 (1831).
Oligota subtilis, Hrich., Gen. e¢ Spec. Staph. 180 (1859).
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Oligota inflata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 562 (1854),
—— —, Id., Cat, Mad. Col, 184 (1857).
—— ——} Id., Cat. Can, Col, 555 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten., Gom.), sub
quisquiliis, neenon sub recremento ad basin acervorum foeni et
tritici sparso.
The European 0. inflata seems to be widely spread over these
islands, where it occurs beneath vegetable refuse and under rubbish
around the base of hay- and corn-stacks. It has been taken in
Madeira proper; as well as in Lanzarote, Teneriffe, and Gomera, of
the Canarian Group. Some of the Madeiran examples now before
me, from the collection of the late Mr. Bewicke, might almost be
referred to the preceding species; nevertheless I suspect that they
are but highly-coloured ones (in which the elytra are rufescent, and
the apex of the abdomen brightly testaceous) of the O. inflata.
1316. Oligota pusillima.
Aleochara pusillima, Grav., Col. Micropt. 175 (1802).
Oligota pusillima, Mann., Brachél. 72 (1831).
—., Evrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 179 (1839).
— —, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 183 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus in graminosis subinferiori-
bus, passim.
. Not uncommon at rather low and intermediate elevations in Ma-
deira proper, where it occurs for the most part beneath stones and
scoriz in open grassy spots. It is the smallest of the three Oligotas
here enumerated, and I believe that it is correctly referred to the
European 0. pusillima.
(Subfam. II. TACHYPORIDES.)
Genus 388, SOMATIUM. ~
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 563 (1854).
1317. Somatium anale.
Somatium anale, Woll., Ins. Mad. 563, tab. xiii. f. 5 (1854).
— — , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 184 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum ; plerumque fungos in hu-
midis lauretis editioribus parce colens.
Confined apparently to the damp sylvan regions of Madeira proper,
where it is extremely rare and occurs normally in fungi. It is
478 STAPHYLINID.
occasionally to be met with however beneath the putrid bark of
trees, where doubtless minute Cryptogams are more or less present.
Genus 389. HYPOCYPTUS.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 58 [ script. Hypocyphtus | (1831).
1318. Hypocyptus reductus.
Hypocyptus reductus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 52 (1860).
——, Id., Append. huj. op. 69.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in urbe ipsé Funchalensi semel repertus.
The only example which I have seen of this Hypocyptus was taken
by myself in Madeira proper—in the garden of the American Con-
sulate, in the very centre of Funchal. It is remarkable for the con-
colorous apex of its abdomen, and for having its antenne somewhat
slenderer and less clubbed than is the case in the ordinary Hypocypti
—the terminal joint being a little shorter and more obtuse.
Genus 390. CONOSOMA.
Kraatz, Nat. der Ins, Deutsch. ii. 431 (1856).
1319. Conosoma pubescens.
Staphylinus pubescens, Payk., Mon. Carab. App. 138 (1790).
Conurus pubescens, Woll., Ins. Mad. 565 (1854).
Conosoma pubescens, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. 11. 435 (1856).
Conurus pubescens, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 184 (1857).
Conosoma pubescens, Id., Cat. Can. Col, 556 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (T7'en., Gom., Palma,
Hierro), sub ligno putrido foliisque dejectis, preesertim in pinetis
subeditioribus, occurrens.
This common European insect is widely spread over these Atlantic
islands, where it occurs (beneath damp rotting wood, stones, and
fallen leaves) within the sylvan districts—especially in the pine-
forests—at intermediate and rather lofty elevations. In Madeira
proper, although extremely local, it is far from scarce. At the
Canaries I myself met with it onlyin Palma; but the Messrs. Crotch
took it (in the Pinal above Ycod el Alto) in Teneriffe, Gomera, and
Hierro.
1320. Conosoma pedicularium.
Tachyporus pedicularius, Grav., Col. Micropt. 133 (1802).
Conurus pedicularius, rich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 230 (1889).
» Woll., Ins. Mad, 565 (1854),
STAPHYLINID. 479
Conurus pedicularius, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 184 (1857).
Conosoma lividum, Jd. [an Kraatz? an Erich.? |, Cat. Can. Col. 556
(1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S’) et Canarienses (in Hierro sola
haud detectum), in locis subsimilibus ac preecedens sed etiam
latius diffusum.
Likewise European, and still more widely spread over these At-
lantic Groups than even the C. pubescens—oceurring at most eleva-
tions and under various circumstances, though perhaps more abundant
in the pine-woods of intermediate altitudes than elsewhere. I have
taken it in Madeira proper and Porto Santo—as well as in Lanza-
rote, Fuerteventura, Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma, of the
Canarian archipelago; and therefore, since the Messrs. Crotch met
with it in Gomera, there can be little doubt that it is universal in
the Canaries,—Hierro being the only island of the seven in which it
does not happen to have been observed.
The C. pedicularium is very inconstant in hue—being sometimes
of a dark brownish-black, and at others pale-ferruginous or almost
rufo-testaceous ; and it was examples which fell under the latter
category that I had chiefly inspected when compiling my late Cana-
rian Catalogue—a circumstance which induced me to cite the species
as the OC. lividum, of Erichson. Whether these pale individuals are
truly referable to the European lividum I will not undertake to de-
cide; but since I am quite convinced that they do not differ spe-
cifically from the darker ones, it follows that in any case the Atlantic
insect must be cited as the pedicularium—that name being prior in
publication *.
1321. Conosoma monticola.
Conurus monticola, Woll., Ins. Mad. 566 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 185 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum ; sub quisquiliis in sylvaticis
humidis editioribus.
Found at a high elevation in Madeira proper, principally towards
the upper limits of the sylvan districts, where it would appear to be
extremely rare. It is very nearly allied to the C. pedicularium, but
* In my Canarian Catalogue I mentioned that a few of the darker examples
of the C. /ividum (as there understood) “‘ might almost pass for the fusculum of
Krichson.” I should however, rather, have said “for the pedicularium,’”—the
fusculum being a totally distinct species, and one which is larger, less shining,
and less black than the pedicularium, with its elytra and limbs longer, its inter-
mediate antennal joints more or less infuscated, and its feet very considerably
more elongate (the posterior ones exceeding the tibise in length).
480 STAPHYLINIDA.
I believe that it is truly distinct ; though further material is much
required, in order to ascertain this positively. It seems to be more
piceous and shining than that insect, and less evidently sculptured
(or shagreened) when viewed beneath the microscope; its elytra and
antenne are a little longer; and its head and prothorax are fre-
quently (though not always) brightly rufo-testaceous. From the
European C. fusculum its totally pallid antennee and comparatively
short feet will, apart from minor differences, at once separate it.
Genus 391. TACHYPORUS.
Gravenhorst, Col. Micropt. 124 (1802).
1322. Tachyporus pusillus.
Tachyporus pusillus, Grav., Mon. 9 (1806).
celer, Woll., Ins. Mad. 567 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 185 (1857).
—— pusillus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 557 (1864).
—— marginatus, Hart. [nec Fab. |, Geolog. Ver. Lanz. und Fuert. 140.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), plerumque
in intermediis.
The European 7’. pusillus, though nowhere abundant, is widely
spread over these Atlantic Groups—occurring beneath stones and
vegetable refuse, at intermediate elevations. It is found sparingly
in Madeira proper, for the most part within the sylvan districts ; and
I have myself captured it in all the Canarian islands, except Palma,
where however it was met with by Mr. Gray. Although wnmistake-
ably separable from that species, its larger size, broader outline, and
darker hue seem nevertheless to be the only characters which dis-
tinguish it from the 7’. brunneus.
1323. Tachyporus brunneus.
Oxyporus brunneus, Fab., Ent. Syst. i. 11. 5385 (1792),
Tachyporus brunneus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 568 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 185 (1857).
— —, Id., Cat., Can. Col. 557 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (in J7heo Chao soli haud observatus) et Cana-
rienses (in Fvert. sola adhuc non captus), vulgaris.
There is scarcely any insect more widely diffused over these At-
lantic Groups than this common European T'achyporus. Indeed we
may be pretty sure that it is quite universal ; for it has already been
captured in the whole of the Madeiran islands except the northern
Deserta (or Ilheo Chao), and in all the Canarian ones except Fuerte-
ventura; in both of which, however, it must doubtless exist.
STAPHYLINIDA. 481
Genus 392. HABROCERUS.
Erichson, Kaf. der Mark Brand. i. 400 (1889).
1324. Habrocerus capillaricornis.
Tachyporus capillaricornis, Grav., Mon. 10 (1806).
Habrocerus capillaricornis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 570 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 185 (1857).
—— —,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 557 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Gom., Hierro), in syl-
vaticis intermediis sub quisquiliis degens.
A European insect which appears to be widely spread over the
sylvan districts of these Atlantic Groups—where it occurs, beneath
leaves and other vegetable refuse, principally in damp spots of inter-
mediate altitudes. It abounds in the laurel-regions of Madeira
proper; but of the Canaries, Hierro is the only island in which I
have myself taken it. The Messrs. Crotch however met with it in
Gomera, where they report it to be exceedingly common on the
wooded mountains above Hermigua.
Genus 393. LEUCOPARYPHUS.
Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 893 (1857).
1325. Leucoparyphus silphoides.
Staphylinus Silphoides, Zinn., Syst. Nat. i. ii. 684 (1767).
Tachinus Silphoides, Hrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph, 245 (1889).
—— ——,, Woll., Ins. Mad. 570 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 185 (1857).
Leucoparyphus silphoides, Kraatz, loc. cit. 895 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), stercore bovino et equino precipue in
cultis inferioribus delectans.
The ZL. silphoides, so abundant throughout Europe, occurs sparingly
in Madeira proper—principally in the dung of cattle, and at low ele-
vations; butit has not yet been detected in any of the other islands.
_ Genus 394. TRICHOPHYA.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 73 (1831).
1326. Trichophya pilicornis.
Aleochara pilicornis, Gyll., Ins. Suec. ti. 417 (1810).
Trichophya Huttoni, Woll., Ins. Mad. 572, tab. xii. f. 6 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 186 (1857).
pilicornis, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 558 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma,
Hierro), in intermediis sylvaticis rarissima.
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4.82 STAPHYLINIDA.
After a more careful inspection of the Madeiran 7. Hutton, I
believe that it cannot be regarded as otherwise than a rather large
geographical state of the pilicornis: and I am the more convinced
of this, now that I have had Canarian specimens to examine like-
wise ; for they also seem to be (on the average) a little larger than
the ordinary type, though not so large as the Madeiran ones—being,
in point of fact, about intermediate between the two. Hence I
have no hesitation in suppressing the 7. Huttoni, and will merely
call attention to the circumstance that the Atlantic individuals are
somewhat more developed in stature than is usually the case with
‘those from higher latitudes.
The 7’. pilicornis may consequently be said to be widely distri-
buted, though very sparingly so, throughout these islands—where
it occurs in the damp sylvan districts of intermediate altitudes. I
have taken it in the north of Madeira proper ; as well as in Tene-
riffe, Palma, and. Hierro, of the Canarian Group. In Teneriffe it
was met with likewise by the Messrs. Crotch—* amongst refuse,
around Yeod el Alto ;” who also captured a few examples of it in
Gomera.
Genus 395. MYCETOPORUS.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 62 (1831).
1327. Mycetoporus monilicornis.
Mycetoporus monilicornis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 559 (1864).
, Id., Append, huj. op. 66s
Habitat Canarienses (Tew., Gom.), in intermediis et preecipue editio-
ribus occurrens.
A narrow Canarian Mycetoporus which has been captured hitherto
in the intermediate and lofty elevations of Teneriffe and Gomera, in
both of which it was found by the Messrs. Crotch. Although con-
stant in its numerous other characters, its elytra seem to vary in
eolour—being in Gomera (if I may judge from the examples now
before me) immaculate and nearly concolorous with the rufo-
testaceous head and_prothorax, whilst in Teneriffe they are more
or less obscured and are often almost black.
This dast-mentioned peculiarity obtains at any rate in a series
which was taken by the Messrs. Crotch in the Pinal above Ycod el
Alto; but it is to be remarked that the example (which was like-
wise Teneriffan, and then unique) from which I drew up my original
diagnosis, and which was found by Dr. Crotch (I believe) on the
STAPHYLINIDZ. . 483
lofty Cumbre adjoining the Cafiadas, had its elytra as pale as the
Gomeran ones. And it is possible therefore, unless indeed that
particular individual happened to be immature (and, so, unnaturally
pale), that the specimens from the very elevated regions of Teneriffe
may perhaps resemble the Gomeran ones in hue, and that merely
those from the Pinal have their elytra more or less darkened.
1328. Mycetoporus Johnsoni.
Mycetoporus pronus, var. 8, Woll., Ins. Mad. 573 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 186 (1857).
—— Johnsoni, ‘Id., ‘Ann, Nat, Hist. vi. 52 (1860).
— — _, ld. , Append. huj. op. 70.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis editioribus, sub truncis
arborum prolapsis corticeque laxo putrido, sat rarus.
Occurs sparingly in the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, at in-
termediate and rather lofty elevations, where it is found beneath
logs of wood and under the moist putrid bark of trees. The cha-
racters which separate it from the M. pronus, of which I formerly
regarded it as a mere depauperated state, have been fully alluded to
in the Appendix.
1329. Mycetoporus pronus.
Mycetoporus pronus, Erich., Kaf. der Mark Brand. i. 414 (1839).
————,, Id., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 285 (1839).
> Woil., Ins. Mad. 573 (1854).
— ——, Id, Cat. Mad. Col. 186 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac precedens.
The European M. pronus (for I cannot detect any real difference
between the Madeiran examples and those from more northern
countries) is found in exactly the same kind of places as the last
species, within the wooded districts of Madeira proper. It appears
to be exceedingly rare, and has not yet been observed i in any of the
other islands.
1330, Mycetoporus rufus.
Mycetoporus rufus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 558 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in inferioribus intermediisque
rarior. |
This large and beautiful Mycetoporus has been captured hitherto
only in Teneriffe and Gomera, of the Canarian Group, where it
occurs very sparingly at low and intermediate altitudes.
242
484, STAPHYLINIDA.
1331. Mycetoporus adumbratus.
Mycetoporus adumbratus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 71.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 DD. Crotch semel repertus.
Hitherto unique, a single specimen having been found by the
Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe—in the Pinal above Ycod el Alto. As
stated in the Appendix, it is closely allied to the M. solidicornis—
from which it differs however in the greater portion of its prothorax
and elytra being black (instead of rufo-testaceous), in its four pro-
thoracic punctures being further removed from the anterior margin,
and in its antenne being a little less abbreviated.
1332. Mycetoporus solidicornis.
Mycetoporus solidicornis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 559 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), in intermediis parcissime lectus.
The only two examples which I have yet seen of this species were
taken by myself, in the region of El Monte, in Grand Canary.
1333. Mycetoporus discoideus.
Mycetoporus discoideus, Woll., Append. hu. op. 71.
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), 4 DD. Crotch semel deprehensus.
As stated in the Appendix, a single specimen of this Mycetoporus
was captured in Teneriffe by the Messrs. Crotch—during their late
Canarian campaign—having been found, I believe, near Ycod el
Alto. It is far from unlikely that future material may prove it to
be conspecific with the M. solidicornis,—from which it seems to
differ principally in its larger bulk, and in the infuscated portion of
its elytra being more expressed, and more concentrated into a
darkish patch on the hinder disk of each. And I think it very pro-
bable that when further examples have been obtained, these differ-
ences of size and colour will be found insufficient for upholding the
discoideus as distinct from the solidicornis,
| Genus 396. BOLITOBIUS.
(Leach) Steph., Zl. Brit. Ent. v. 171 (1832).
1334. Bolitobius luridus.
Bolitobius luridus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 560 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis intermediis rarissimus.
STAPHYLINID. 485
The few specimens which I have yet seen of this Canarian Boli-
tobvus were captured by myself in the laurel-districts of Teneriffe—
namely, at the Agua Garcia and on the wooded mountains above
Taganana,
_ 1835. Bolitobius filicornis.
Bolitobius filicornis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 560 (1854).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Hierro), in sylvaticis subsylva-
ticisque intermediis parcissime lectus.
Likewise a Canarian species, and one which (although evidently
rare) will probably be found to be widely spread over the sylvan
and subsylvan districts of the Group. It has been taken in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, and Hierro.
(Subfam. III. QUEDIIDES.)
Genus 397. EURYPORUS.
Erichson, Kaf. der Mark Brand. i. 496 (1839).
1336. Euryporus princeps.
Euryporus princeps, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 561 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.), rarissimus. Sub lapide ad marginem
rivuli cujusdam parvi prope oppidum Teror exemplar unicum
cepi.
A noble Staphylinid of which I have seen hitherto but a single
example. It was taken by myself, during April 1858, in Grand
Canary—under a wet stone at the edge of the small river at Teror,
in the intermediate elevations of that island.
Genus 398. HETEROTHOPS.
(Kirby) Steph., Z7/. Brit. Ent. v. 256 (18382).
1337. Heterothops minutus.
Heterothops minutus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 53 (1860).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 562 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub quis-
quiliis in inferioribus sed pracipue intermediis parum vulgaris.
Somewhat allied to the European H. dissimilis, though certainly
distinct, from it. It is very widely spread over these Atlantic
Groups, where in all probability it is nearly universal—occurring
486 STAPHYLINIDA.
beneath stones and vegetable refuse, for the most part at interme-
diate elevations. It is tolerably common around (and above) Fun-
chal, in Madeira proper; and it has been taken in the whole seven
islands of the Canarian archipelago. However it is not peculiar to
the islands, for I met with it at Mogadore on the opposite coast of
Africa.
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Genus 399. QUEDIUS.
(Leach) Steph., Zi. Brit. Ent. v. 215 (1832).
§ I. Oculi minores. Antenne pedesque robusta, tarsis anticis
latissime dilatatis.
1338. Quedius angustifrons.
Quedius angustifrons, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 563 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Gom.), in sylvaticis subsylvaticisque in-
termediis rarissimus.
A Canarian Quedius which appears to be extremely rare, occur-
ring in damp spots of intermediate altitudes. Hitherto it has been
taken only in Grand Canary and Gomera.
1339. Quedius fulgidus.
Staphylinus fulgidus, Fab., Mant. Ins. i. 220 (1787).
Quedius fulgidus, Lrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 525 (1839).
, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 492 (1856).
» Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 563 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in intermediis rarissimus.
The European Q. fulgidus occurs very sparingly at the Canaries,
having been taken in the intermediate districts of Teneriffe and
Gomera. In the former island, I met with it in the laurel-woods at
Las Mercedes; and it was captured by the Messrs. Crotch in the
Pinal above Ycod el Alto.
§ II. Oculi maximi, prominentes. Antenne pedesque graciliora,
iarsis anticis multo minus dilatatis. (Raphirus, Steph.)
1340. Quedius megalops.
Quedius megalops, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 564 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), sub quisqui-
liis in intermediis preesertim sylvaticis, late sed parce diffusus.
Widely though sparingly diffused over the intermediate -altitudes
of the Canarian Group, where it occurs beneath vegetable refuse
STAPHYLINID&. 487.
both in sylvan and subsylvan spots. It has been taken in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera (by the Messrs. Crotch), Palma, and
Mierro.
(Subfam. IV. STAPHYLINIDES).
Genus 400. CREOPHILUS.
(Kirby) Steph., IW. Brit. Ent. v. 202 (1882).
1341. Creophilus maxillosus.
Staphylinus maxillosus, Linn., Syst. Nat. 421 (1758).
—— — , Brullé, in Webb et "Berth. ( Col.) 60 (1838).
—— ——, Woll., "Ins. Mad. 579 (1854).
ae ey , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 188 (1857).
Creophilus maxillosus, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 564 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S®) et Canarienses (uert., Ten.,
Gom.), putrida quisquiliasque in inferioribus colens; forsan ex
Europa introductus.
This common European insect is widely spread over these islands—
where it occurs chiefly (amongst putrid substances, whether animal
or vegetable) in the lower districts near the towns, and where most
likely it has been established from more northern latitudes. It has
been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, as well as in Fuerte-
ventura, Teneriffe, and Gomera. In the last-mentioned island, the
Messrs. Crotch met with it rather abundantly “under dead silk-
worms.”
Genus 401. OCYPUS.
(Kirby) Steph., IU. Brit. Ent. v. 211 (1882).
1342. Ocypus olens.
Staphylinus olens, Mill., Faun. Fridr. 23 (1767).
— , Brullé, in Webb et Berth. (Col.) 59 (1888).
Ocypus olens, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 405 (1839).
——, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 564 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), in inferioribus intermediisque sat
vulgaris.
It is somewhat singular that this common European insect should
be quite universal in the Canaries, and yet absent from the Madeiran
Group. I haye myself captured it in all the islands of the former
except Gomera, where however it was found by Dr. Crotch.. It
occurs for the most part at rather low, but occasionally at inter-
mediate, altitudes.
488 - STAPHYLINIDE.
1343. Ocypus brachypterus.
Staphylinus brachypterus, Brullé, in Webb et Berth. ( Col.) 59 pie
Ocypus brachypterus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 565 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (T'en.), hinc inde in sylvaticis editioribus.
A large Canarian Ocypus which has been observed hitherto only in
Teneriffe, where it occurs in the sylvan districts of intermediate and
lofty elevations. It is totally distinct from the European species
which has usually been referred to M. Brullé’s brachypterus.
1344. Ocypus affinis.
Ocypus affinis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 566 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.?, Palma), in locis similibus ac precedens.
Also Canarian, and found in much the same kind of places as the
last species; though I have myself met with it only in the island of
Palma. I possess a single example, however, from the collection of
M. Hartung, which was labelled “Teneriffe ;’’ and as it differs a
little (chiefly in colour) from my Palman types, I am inclined to
suspect that its professed habitat is probably correct. The O. affinis
is a little smaller and narrower than the brachypterus, and its punc-
tation is stronger and less dense ; its head is convexer and rather less
developed, its central prothoracic line is less conspicuous, its elytra
are not quite so abbreviated, and its limbs are of a clearer hue.
1345. Ocypus umbricola.
Ocypus umbricola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 566 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), in sylvaticis editioribus parce occurrens.
Likewise a Canarian species, and observed hitherto only in the
sylvan districts of Teneriffe—where it occurs sparingly at inter-
mediate and lofty altitudes. It is found both in the laurel-woods
and in the Pinals, but is more partial to the former than to the
latter.
1346. Ocypus curtipennis.
Ocypus curtipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 567 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can.),in sylvaticis subsylvaticisque deprehensus.
Taken by myself in the intermediate elevations of Grand Canary,
both in the region of El Monte and in the laurel-district between
Osorio and Guia.
STAPHYLINID&. 489
1347. Ocypus sylvaticus.
Ocypus sylvaticus, Woll., Append. huj. op. 72.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in montibus sylvaticis supra oppidulum
Hermigua 4 DD. Crotch repertus.
Peculiar apparently to the sylvan districts of Gomera—where it
was taken by the Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian cam-
paign, on the mountains above Hermigua.
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1348. Ocypus atratus.
Ocypus atratus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 567 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), hine inde sub lapidibus.
Detected hitherto only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two
eastern islands of the Canarian Group, where it occurs sparingly
beneath stones and refuse. In the former it was taken by Mr. Gray,
and in the latter by myself and M, Hartung. It has much the
prima facie appearance of the European O. ater; but apart from
the minor distinctions which have been pointed out in my Canarian
Catalogue, its mandibles are s¢mple internally.
1349. Ocypus subenescens.
Staphylinus fuscatus?, Br. [nec Grav. |, in Webb et Ber. ( Col.) 60 (1838).
Ocypus subzenescens, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 567 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Hierro), ab ora maritimé usque ad
6000’ s. m. ascendens.
A Canarian Ocypus which most likely will be found to be universal
throughout the central and western islands of the Group, where it
would appear to take the place of the Lanzarotan and Fuerteventuran
O. punctatissimus. Nevertheless it has been observed as yet only in
Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Hierro. It is independent of elevation ;
for in Teneriffe I have met with it from the sea-level to an altitude
of about 6000 feet.
1350. Ocypus punctatissimus.
Ocypus punctatissimus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 568 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub lapidibus, passim.
Universal, but not very abundant, throughout Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura, the two eastern islands of the Canarian archipelago
—where it occurs, beneath stones and refuse, at most altitudes. It
490 STAPHYLINIDA.
is extremely near to. the European O. cupreus, of which I feel very
doubtful whether it is more than a geographical modification.
Genus 402. PHILONTHUS. |
(Leach) Steph., IU, Brit. Ent. v. 226 (1882).
§ I. Prothoracis seriebus dorsalibus e punctis 4 compositis.
1351. Philonthus eneus.
Staphylinus eeneus, Rosst, Fna Etrusc. i. 249 (1790).
Philonthus seneus, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 437 (1889).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 580 (1854).
— ——, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 188 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), sat
rarus.
This common European (indeed almost cosmopolitan) Philonthus
occurs sparingly in Madeira proper, at most elevations; and a single
example has been communicated by the Barao do Castello de Paiva,
which he received from the Great Salvage. Like many of the
Philonthi, it is an insect easy of transportation (in various ways)
by human agency; and I have little doubt, therefore, that it has
become established in these islands from more northern latitudes.
1352. Philonthus umbratilis.
Staphylinus umbratilis, Grav., Col. Micropt. 170 (1802).
Philonthus umbratilis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 581 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 189 (1857).
— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 569 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen.), in humidis raris-
simus.
Likewise a European Philonthus, and one which is found very
sparingly both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups. I have taken
it in damp places, at low and intermediate elevations, in Madeira
proper; and I also met with a single example of it, near S‘* Cruz,
in Teneriffe.
1353. Philonthus varius.
Staphylinus varius, Gyll., Ins. Suec. ii. 821 (1810).
, Mann., Brachél. 28 (1831).
Philonthus varius, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 447 (1839).
, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 583 (1856).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), & DD. Crotch semel deprehensus.
oes
A single example of the European P. varius was taken by the
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Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe, during their late Canarian campaign ;
but it is the only one that I have yet seen from these Atlantic
islands,
1354. Philonthus sordidus.
Staphylinus sordidus, Grav., Col. Micropt. 176 (1802).
Philonthus sordidus, Woll., "Ins. Mad. 582 (1854).
— — , ld, Cat. "Mad. Col. 189 oe:
Habitat siilaine (Mad., Des. ) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.,
Palma, Hierro), hine inde sub quisquiliis.
Also a European species, and one which is sparingly (though very
widely) distributed over these islands. I have taken it in Madeira
proper and the Deserta Grande, of the Madeiran Group ; as well as
in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Palma, of the Canarian ;
and it was found in Hierro by the Messrs. Crotch.
1355. Philonthus xantholoma.
Staphylinus xantholoma, Grrav., Mon. 41 (1806).
Cafius xantholoma, Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 246 (1832).
Philonthus xantholoma, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 452 (1839).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 570 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), per oras arenosas mariti-
mas sub fucis et rejectamentis parum vulgaris.
Rather abundant along the sandy sea-shores in the eastern parts
of the Canarian archipelago, where (as in more northern latitudes)
it occurs beneath fuct and other marine rejectamenta ; but it has not
yet been observed in the Madeiran Group, though I met with it
commonly at Mogadore on the opposite coast of Morocco. It has
been taken in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Grand Canary.
1356. Philonthus thermarum.
Philonthus thermarum, Awbé, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de Fr. 316 (1850).
exilis, Kraatz, in Stett. Ent. Zeit. xii. 292 (1851).
thermarum, Jd., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 608 (1856).
— — , Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 102 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis in inferioribus parce
lectus.
I have taken this little European Philonthus, though very spa-
ringly, around Funchal in Madeira proper ; and two or three examples
of it were met with likewise by the late Mr. Bewicke.
492 STAPHYLINIDZ.
§ IL. Prothoracis seriebus dorsalibus e punctis 5 compositis.
1357. Philonthus bipustulatus.
Staphylinus bipustulatus, Pnz., Fna Ins. Germ. 27. 10 (1795).
Philonthus bipustulatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 583 (1854).
» Id., Cat. Mad Col. 189 (1857).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 570 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P% S¢%) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in
stercore vulgaris. ;
This common European species is doubtless universal throughout
these Atlantic Groups, where it occurs in the dung of cattle at most
elevations. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo,
as well as in the whole seven islands of the Canarian archipelago.
1358. Philonthus scybalarius.
Philonthus scybalarius, Nordm., Symbol. 94 (1838).
varians, Woll., Ins. Mad. 583 (1854).
scybalarius, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 189 (1857).
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 571 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P S?) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten., Gom.,
Palma, Merro), in locis fere similibus ac preecedens.
Found in much the same places as the last species, to which
indeed it is most nearly allied. Like it, it has been taken in Madeira
proper and Porto Santo; but in the Canaries, where we may be
equally sure that it is universal, it does not happen to have been
observed in either Fuerteventura or Grand Canary—although it has
been captured, more or less abundantly, in the remaining five islands
of the Group. It was met with by the late Mr. Bewicke even at
Ascension, where however it must doubtless have been naturalized
from higher latitudes,
1359. Philonthus marcidus.
Staphylinus politus?, Brullé [nec Grav. ], in W. et B. ( Col.) 60 (1888).
Philonthus marcidus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 571 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (ins. omnes), ab ori maritima usque ad 9000’
s.m. ascendens. Inter quisquilias, preesertim sub foliis putridis
Opuntie Tune, sese occultare delectat.
A universal Philonthus throughout the Canarian archipelago, in
the whole seven islands of which I have myself captured it; but it
has not yet been observed elsewhere. It occurs beneath decaying
vegetable refuse at nearly all elevations, and is particularly partial
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to the sodden leaves of the Opuntia Tuna (or Prickly Pear)—in spots
where they have been thrown away in masses, and allowed to rot.
1360. Philonthus proximus.
Philonthus proximus, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 189 (1857).
—— — , ld., Cat. Can. Col. 573 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P# S‘) et Canarienses (Zen., Gom.), in
stercore et sub quisquiliis minus frequens.
Scattered sparingly over the Madeiran and Canarian Groups, where
it occurs for the most part in the dung of cattle and at rather low
elevations. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto Santo,
as well as in Teneriffe and Gomera.
A Teneriffan specimen is now before me which, if its differences
are not mere sexual ones, might almost be the exponént of a sepa-
rate species. It recedes from Gomeran and Madeiran individuals
with which I have compared it in being a little smaller, with its
head just perceptibly less rotundate, its eyes less developed, its elytra °
and limbs rather darker, its front feet more dilated, and its entire
sculpture (including the large punctures on the prothorax, and the
smaller asperated ones on the scutellum and elytra) somewhat less
coarse *,
1361. Philonthus discoideus.
Staphylinus discoideus, Grav., Col. Micropt. 38 (1802).
Philonthus discoideus, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 474 (1839).
—_, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 190 (1857).
— — , I, Cat. Can. Col. 573 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.,
Gom.), sub quisquiliis, passim.
Although far from common, the European P. discoideus will pro-
bably be found to be well nigh universal throughout these Atlantic
islands; where it occurs, beneath dung and vegetable refuse, at
low and intermediate altitudes. Hitherto however it has been taken
* This particular state is what I alluded to in the diagnosis given in my
Canarian Catalogue, as follows: ‘“ Variat (rarius) antennis pedibusque paulo
obscurioribus.” But since it is not impossible that it may prove ultimately to
3 a ae though closely-allied species, I will further record it in this short
ormula :—
Var. 8. fortunatus [an species?]. Paulo minor et sensim levius sculpturatus,
capite vix minus rotundato, oculis minoribus, elytris, antennis pedibusque sub-
obscurioribus, tarsis anticis (an in utroque sexu?) latioribus. Long. corp. lin. 2}.
I need scarcely repeat that the whole of these small characters may be sexual
ones; nevertheless the specimen from which they have been compiled is hardly
likely to be the only male one, out of the many which I have examined.
494 STAPHYLINIDE.
only in Madeira proper—and in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Teneriffe,
and Gomera, of the Canarian Group. Its detection in Gomera is
due to the researches of the Messrs. Crotch.
§ IIL. Prothoracis seriebus dorsalibus e punctis 6 compositis.
1362. Philonthus simulans.
Philonthus simulans, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 190 (1857).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 574 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma,
Hierro), in intermediis humidis sylvaticis, presertim lauretis,
late diffusus.
Widely spread over the sylvan districts both of the Madeiran and
Canarian Groups, being more particularly common in the damp laurel-
woods of intermediate and rather lofty elevations. It occurs beneath
stones, fallen leaves, and decaying vegetable refuse,—but not (so far
as I have yet observed) in watery places by the edges of the streams,
' as is so frequently the case with its near ally the P. nigritulus. It
has been taken in Madeira proper, and in all the Canarian islands
except the two eastern ones (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura). In
Gomera its discovery is due to the Messrs. Crotch, who found it
abundantly in the laurel-region above Hermigua. I have remarked
that it has a somewhat curious habit, when captured, of counterfeit-
ing death by bending its head against its prosternum, and partially
curving its abdomen downwards (like a Xantholinus)—a peculiarity
which I have never yet detected in the P. nigritulus.
1363. Philonthus nigritulus,
Staphylinus nigritulus e¢ aterrimus, Grav., Col. Mieropt. 41 (1802).
Philonthus aterrimus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 584 (1854).
nigritulus, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 191 (1857).
— » Id., Cat. Can. Col. 574 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S) et Canarienses (Zanz., Can., Ten.,
Gom., Palma), sub quisquiliis necnon inter lapillos ad margines
aquarum vulgaris.
The P. nigritulus, so common throughout Europe, is doubtless
universal (or nearly so) in these Atlantic Groups—where it abounds
beneath vegetable refuse, as well as under stones at the edges of the
streams and pools. It has been taken in Madeira proper and Porto
Santo, as well as in all the Canarian islands except Fuerteventura
and Hierro—occurring at most elevations, and not (like the P. simu-
lans) only at intermediate and lofty ones.
STAPHYLINIDA. 495
§ IV. Prothoracis seriebus dorsalibus e punctis 7 vel 8 compositis.
1364. Philonthus punctipennis.
he unctipennis, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 192 (1857).
aa hie Cat, Can. Col. 575 (1864).
Habitat M sdosessnes (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Gom.), sub lapi-
dibus in humidis rarior.
A noble Philonthus which occurs sparingly, at low and interme-
diate altitudes, both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups. In the
former it was taken by the late Mr. Bewicke (from beneath stones),
in the partially dried river-bed at S‘* Cruz, as well as by Mr. F. A.
Anderson near Funchal; whilst in the latter it has been captured—
by myself (at a rather high elevation) in Grand Canary, and by the
Messrs. Crotch (about “‘ Yam-grounds and streams”) in Gomera.
§ V. Prothorax (et caput) plus minus erebre punctatus (lined medida
longitudinali levi).
1365. Philonthus sericeus.
Remus sericeus, Holme, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. ii. 64 (1837).
—— ——,, Steph., Man. 401 (1839).
Philonthus sericeus, Hrich., Gen, et Spec. Staph. 509 (1839).
— — , Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 576 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Can.), per oras arenosas mari-
timas, hine inde sub rejectamentis.
As in more northern latitudes, the P. sericeus occurs beneath
marine rejectamenta along the sandy shores of the Canarian Group ;
but it has not yet been observed in the Madeiras. It was taken by
Mr. Gray and myself in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and by the
Messrs. Crotch near Las Palmas in Grand Canary. Like most of the
maritime Coleoptera, it appears to have a rather wide geographical
range.
1366. Philonthus tenellus.
Philonthus tenellus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 576 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), inter lapillos per margines aqua-
rum in inferioribus intermediisque sese occultans.
A small and filiform Philonthus which has been detected hitherto
only in the Canarian Group, where it occurs amongst wet shingle
along the edges of the streams at low and intermediate altitudes.
I have taken it near S* Cruz in Teneriffe, and it was found by the
Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
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1367. Philonthus filiformis. —
Philonthus filiformis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 585 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 192 (1857).
Habitat Madeseaees (Mad.), in humidis intermediis rarissimus.
Apparently the Madeiran representative of the last species, to
which it is very closely allied—though the several constant cha-
racters which separate it therefrom have been pointed out in my
Canarian Catalogue. In reality it is perhaps still more akin to the
European P. procerulus, of which indeed it is possible that it may be
but a geographical state. Hitherto I have observed it only in damp
spots of intermediate altitudes in Madeira proper, where moreover it
would seem to be extremely rare.
1368. Philonthus xantholinoides.
Philonthus xantholinoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 577 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (7'en.), inter lapillos ad marginem paludis cujus-
dam juxta urbem Sancte Crucis semel lectus.
A single example of this distinct little Canarian Philonthus was
taken by myself amongst wet shingle, in the Barranco Santo, near
S* Cruz, in Teneriffe; but it is all that I have yet seen.
(Subfam. V. XANTHOLINIDES.)
Genus 403. XANTHOLINUS.
Dahl, in Encyclop. Méthod. x. 475 (1825).
1369. Xantholinus marginalis.
Xantholinus marginalis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 187 (1862).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 578 (1864).
Habitat Canaries (Lanz., Fuert., Gom.), rarissimus ; in Huphorbiis
emortuis putridis degens.
Attached to the rotting Huphorbia-stems in the Canarian Group,
where it would appear to be rare. It was captured by Mr. Gray
and myself in the north of Lanzarote, by myself in the little islet of
Lobos (off the north of Fuerteventura), and a single specimen was
taken by Dr. Crotch (out of a Euphorbia canariensis) in Gomera.
Although smaller than that insect, with its head and prothoracic
series much more densely punctured, and with the margin of its
pronotum diluted in hue (particularly behind), this fine Xantholinus
(in its brightly rufo-testaceous elytra) has much the general colour-
ing of the European X. glabratus.
STAPHYLINIDA. 497
1370. Xantholinus hesperius. *
Xantholinus Hesperius, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 329 (1889).
—— limbatus, Waltl [x [nec Kha, 1833], Letse, 57 (1835).
hesperius, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 100 (1860).
, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 578 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses(Can., Ten., Palma), passim.
A Xantholinus of south-western Europe which is widely, though
sparingly, distributed over these Atlantic islands—where in all pro-
ability it is nearly universal. It occurs around Funchal, in Madeira
proper; and I have taken it in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma,
of the Canarian Group.
1371. Xantholinus linearis.
Staphylinus linearis, Oliv., Ent. iii. 42. 19 (1795).
Xantholinus linearis, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 332 (1839).
, Woll., Ins. Mad. 577 (1854).
—— —., ; Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 188 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus quisquiliisque, pecan
in intermediis graminosis.
The common European X. linearis occurs at intermediate altitudes
in Madeira proper, principally beneath stones in grassy spots; but it
has not yet been observed in any of the other islands.
1372. Xantholinus punctulatus.
Staphylinus punctulatus, Payk., Mon. Staph. Suec. 30 (1789).
a unctulatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 577 (1854).
a. Cat. Mad. Col. 188 (1857).
— —., , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 579 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten., Gom.), sub
quisquiliis atque etiam in stercore bovino, plerumque in inter-
mediis
Likewise a common European insect, and one which is more widely
diffused over these islands than the X. linearis,—occurring both in
the Madeiran and Canarian Groups. It is found beneath vegetable
refuse, and even in the dung of cattle, principally at intermediate
elevations; under which circumstances it is rather abundant in
Madeira proper. In the Canaries, however, it would appear to be
more scarce ; nevertheless it has been taken in Lanzarote, Teneriffe,
and Gomera.
Genus 404. LEPTACINUS.
Erichson, Kaf. der Mark. Brand. i. 429 (1837).
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498 STAPHYLINID.
1378. Leptacinus parumpunctatus.
Staphylinus parumpunctatus, Gyil., Ins. Suec. iv. 481 (1827).
Leptacinus parumpunctatus, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 353 (1889).
, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 107 (1861). :
—— —, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 579 (1864). ;
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), sub quisqui-
liis et preecipue sub recremento ad basin acervorum foeni sparso
passim. |
A European Leptacinus which is widely diffused over these Atlantic
Groups, though apparently nowhere common. It was found by the
late Mr. Bewicke, beneath hay-stack refuse, at the Palheiro, in Ma-
deira proper; and it has been taken in the whole seven islands of
the Canarian archipelago. Its detection in Hierro is due to the late
researches of the Messrs. Crotch.
1374. Leptacinus linearis.
Staphylinus linearis, Grav., Col. Micropt. 43 (1802). .
Leptacinus linearis, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 649 (1857).
, Woll., Ann, Nat. Hist. vi. 101 (1860).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 580 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten.), in locis
similibus ac preecedens.
Also European, and found in much the same kind of places in these
islands as the last species; though hitherto it does not happen to .
have been observed quite so generally. It was taken by the late
Mr. Bewicke, from beneath the refuse of a hay-stack at 8. Antonio
da Serra, in Madeira proper; and it has been found in Lanzarote
and Teneriffe, of the Canarian Group. |
Genus 405. OTHIUS.
(Leach) Steph., Z//. Brit. Ent. y. 253 (1882).
1375. Othius strigulosus.
Othius strigulosus, Woil., Ins. Mad. 575 (1854).
» Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 186 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub lapidibus lignoque putrido per re-
giones sylvaticas diffusus,
A large and remarkable Othius which seems to be peculiar to the
moist sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where it secretes itself
beneath stones and logs of rotting wood at intermediate and lofty
altitudes—occurring, usually, in the dampest spots.
STAPHYLINIDA. 499
1376. Othius Jansoni.
Othius Jansoni, Woll., Ins. Mad. 576 (1854).
—— et vestitus, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 186, 187 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in intermediis editioribusque sylvaticis
degens.
Found in the wooded regions of Madeira proper, under much the
same circumstances as the O. strigulosus, and being somewhat the
rarer of the two. It differs slightly at the upper and lower limits
of its range, being on the average a little larger and more pubescent
in the lofty districts than in the less elevated ones ; and it was the
state from the former that I described, in my Madeiran Catalogue,
under the name of vestitus. Subsequent material, however, has
inclined me to think that these extreme phases merge into each
other too completely to be regarded as specifically distinct ; and I
have consequently suppressed the more recent title, retaining the
prior one,
1377. Othius brevicornis.
Othius brevicornis, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 187 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Des.), in summo insule semel deprehensus.
A single example of this Othius was captured by myself (during |
June 1855) on the summit of the Deserta Grande, in the Madeiran
Group. It is much allied to the O. Jansoni, but its narrower out-
line and shorter elytra and antennee, in conjunction with its slightly
less developed head, would seem to indicate that it is truly distinct
from that species.
1378. Othius brachypterus.
Othius brachypterus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 580 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 DD. Crotch sub foliis dejectis in lauretis
captus.
Found hitherto only in Gomera, of the Canarian Group, where a
single example was first detected by Dr. Crotch during the spring of
1862; and where three more were obtained by himself and his
brother, in the summer of 1864. They were taken beneath fallen
leaves in the laurel-districts above Hermigua.
1379. Othius philonthoides.
Othius philonthoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 581 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), in sylvaticis subsylvaticisque, vel
lauretis vel pinetis, rarissimus.
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500 STAPHYLINIDA.
Likewise a Canarian Othius, and equally rare with the preceding
one, occurring in sylvan and subsylvan spots of intermediate and
lofty elevations. I have taken it in the district of El Monte in
Grand Canary, and it was found by the Messrs. Crotch in the Pinal
above Ycod el Alto in Teneriffe.
(Subfam. VI. PAEDERIDES.)
Genus 406. ACHENIUM.
(Leach) Curtis, Brit. Ent. iii. 115 (1826).
1380. Achenium Hartungii.
Achenium Hartungii (Heer), Woll., Ins. Mad. 587 (1854).
——, Id., Cat. Mad, Col. 193 (1857),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P# §%), rarissimum; in locis subinfe-
rioribus, sive paululum elevatis, parcissime occurrens.
Found at a rather low elevation in Madeira proper and Porto
Santo, but exceedingly rare. Indeed the only locality in the former
of those islands in which it has hitherto been observed is the neigh-
bourhood of the Cabo Garajio, or Brazen Head, about two miles to
the eastward of Funchal. I am very doubtful whether it is more
than a geographical phasis of the European A. depressum,—from
which it seems to differ merely in its head, eyes, and antenne being
just appreciably more developed ; in the punctures of its head and
prothorax being perceptibly coarser; and in its elytra being less
shining, of a more uniform rufo-piceous hue (being less dark in
front, and less pale posteriorly), and with their subasperated punc-
tures perhaps a little larger, but at the same time somewhat more
confused (or less sharply defined).
1381. Achenium subcecum.
Achenium subceecum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 581 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), rarissimum; sub lapide quodam in
montibus semel captum.
The only example of this remarkable, and very pale, Canarian
Acheniwm which has yet come beneath my notice was taken by my-
self (from under a stone) on the mountains in the north of Lanzarote.
Its completely apterous body, much abbreviated elytra, and almost
obsolete eyes (which are so diminutive and punctiform as to be quite
imperceptible from above) give it a character peculiarly its own.
STAPHYLINIDA. 501
1382. Achenium salinum.
Achenium salinum, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 582 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), ad marginem lacus ejus salini “J anuvio”
dicti semel deprehensum.
Likewise Lanzarotan, and unique, but of totally different habits to
the last species—a single example having been captured by myself
at the edge of the salt lake of Januvio (which adjoins the south-
western coast), running rapidly over the mud in the hot sunshine.
Genus 407. LATHROBIUM.
Gravenhorst, Col. Micropt. 179 (1802).
1383. Lathrobium labile.
Lathrobium labile, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 594 (1839).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 583 (1864).
Habitat ee (Ten.), inter lapillos humidos ad margines
aquarum in inferioribus sese occultare delectans.
A small and narrow Lathrobium of Mediterranean latitudes which —
occurs sparingly, at a low elevation, in the Canarian Group. Tene-
riffe, however, is the only island in which it has hitherto been cap-
tured—where I met with several examples of it, amongst wet
shingle, at the edges of a little pool in the Barranco Santo, near
S* Cruz.
1384. Lathrobium multipunctatum.
Lathrobium multipunctatum, Grav., Col. Micropt. 52 (1802).
— — , Woll., Toe Mad. 588 (1854).
—— ———, ; Id, Cat. Mad. Col. 08 . 857),
—_ -——, ; Id, Cat. Can. Col. 583 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (T'en., Gom., Palma), hine
inde in humidis, preesertim intermediis.
This European Lathrobium is rather common in Madeira proper,
where it occurs in damp places at most elevations; but in the Cana-
ries, where it differs a little from the more northern type, it is
decidedly scarce. I have captured it in Teneriffe and Palma, and it
was found by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera.
The Canarian examples, which I hardly think can represent more
than a slight geographical variety of the species, seem to have their
head and elytra just perceptibly more developed, the latter being
almost (perhaps indeed quite) concolorous throughout (instead of
502 | STAPHYLINID.
gradually rufescent behind), as well as rather more thickly pune-
tured—with the punctures not only a trifle more closely packed
together (and therefore less evidently arranged in longitudinal rows),
but likewise nearly as deep on the posterior part as in front *.
Genus 408. DOLICAON.
Laporte, Etud. Ent, i. 119 (1834).
1385. Dolicaon nigricollis.
Dolicaon nigricollis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc, Lond. i. 188 (1862).
—— ——, ld., Cat. Can. Col, 584 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Can.), vel sub lapidibus vel in Zuphorbiis
emortuis occurrens,
Found in Lanzarote and Grand Canary, where it occurs sparingly
(at intermediate altitudes) both under stones and within the rotten
Euphorbias. Judging from the published diagnosis, it seems closely
allied to the European D. illyricus—of which perhaps it may prove
to be but a geographical state. Even if distinct, however, it does
not appear to be peculiar to the islands; for I have inspected ex-
amples taken by the Rev. Hamlet Clark, at Medeah, in Algeria,
which differ so very slightly from the Canarian ones (being merely
a trifle more pubescent and strongly punctured) that I cannot regard
them as representing more than an unimportant geographical phasis
of the same species.
1386. Dolicaon ruficollis.
Dolicaon ruficollis, Woll., Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 189 (1862).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can. Col. 584 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Whether this be more than a permanent insular modification of
the last species I will not venture to decide; but it unquestionably
has much in common with it—occurring however (so far at least as
observed hitherto) in Fuerteventura, and on the adjacent rock of
Lobos, instead of in Lanzarote and Grand Canary. It appears to
differ from the nigricols merely in colour; nevertheless as I have
seen nothing like an intermediate link between the two, I imagine
* I will just however indicate this Canarian Lathrobium as follows, in the
event of its proving ultimately to be specifically distinct :—
Var. 6. canariensis [an species?]. Capite elytrisque vix submajoribus, his
szpius concoloribus subdensius punctatis, punctis paulo minus evidenter seriatim
dispositis et inter se subeequalibus (nec postice conspicue levioribus).
ee
STAPHYLINID&. 503
that it would not be safe to treat it absolutely as a variety of the
latter.
1387. Dolicaon debilipennis.
Dolicaon debilipennis, Woll., Append. huj. op. 73.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), in lauretis humidis editioribus 4 DD.
Crotch sub foliis dejectis repertus.
This beautiful Canarian Dolicaon—so remarkable for its clear
rufo-testaceous hue (the four basal segments of the abdomen being
alone black), minute eyes, and greatly abbreviated elytra—was de-
tected in Gomera by the Messrs. Crotch, who obtained several spe-
cimens of it beneath fallen leaves at a high altitude in the laurel-
region above Hermigua.
1388. Dolicaon Paive.
Dolicaon Paivee, Woll., Append. huj. op. 73.
Habitat Salvages (ins. majorem, borealem), 4 cl. Barone “Castello
de Paiva” benigne communicatus, cujus in honorem nomen
triviale in Appendice hujus operis proposui.
A well-defined Dolicaon (remarkable for its dark concolorous body
and clear rufo-ferruginous limbs) which has been communicated
from the Great Salvage by my worthy friend the Bardo do Castello
de Paiva, to whose unwearied diligence in the cause of science I
have been indebted on several occasions for many interesting addi-
tions to the Coleopterous fauna of these Atlantic islands. It would
appear to be scarce, for out of large numbers of the ordinary insects
which have been obtained by the Baron Paiva from those remote
rocks I have secured hitherto but eight examples ; and I think there-
fore that it is a worthy species to bear the name of its illustrious
discoverer.
Genus 409. STILICUS.
Latreille, Régn. Anim. iy. 436 (1829).
1389. Stilicus affinis.
Stilicus affinis, Krich., Kaf. der Mark Brand. i. 522 (1887).
Rugilus affinis, Woll., ” Ins. Mad. 592 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 195 1857).
Stilicus aflinis, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 585 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), sub lapidibus am
quiliisque in intermediis degens.
504 STAPHYLINIDA.
This European Stilicus is rather common in the intermediate ele-
vations of Madeira proper, where it occurs beneath stones and fallen
leaves; but in the Canaries it would appear to be scarce, the only
specimens which I have seen being a few which were captured by
Dr. Crotch in Teneriffe, during the spring of 1862.
Genus 410. SCOPAUS.
Erichson, Gen. et Spec. Staph. 604 (1839).
1390. Scopus trossulus.
Scopeeus trossulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 585 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Can., Ten.), inter lapillos ad margines
aquarum in inferioribus ac paululum elevatis latitans.
A Canarian Scopeus which may possibly be but a geographical
modification of the S. levigatus of more northern latitudes, though
with several minute distinctions of its own. It seems to be very
scarce, occurring amongst wet shingle at the edges of the streams at
low and intermediate altitudes. I have taken it in Fuerteventura,
Grand Canary, and Teneriffe.
1391. Scopz#us subopacus.
Scopzeus subopacus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 103 (1860).
— ——,, ld., Append. huj. op. 74.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub recremento ad basin acervorum foeni
sparso 4 Dom. Bewicke in intermediis semel captus.
The only specimen which I have yet seen of this Scopwus was
captured in the intermediate elevations of Madeira proper by the late
Mr. Bewicke—namely, from under haystack-refuse at 8. Antonio da
Serra. Judging from the description of the Egyptian S. infirmus, it
seems to be allied to that insect.
The S. subopacus is of about the same size as the trossulus, but it
is much darker and more opake, and a little more pubescent; its
_ head is rather less straightly truncated at the base; its eyes are
smaller; its prothorax is not bi-impressed behind; and its antenne
are considerably more abbreviated.
1392. Scopzus nigellus.
Scopeus nigellus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 585 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), 4 'W. D. Crotch semel deprehensus.
STAPHYLINID2. 505
Likewise unique, a single example having been taken in Gomera
by Dr. Crotch, during his first sojourn in the Canaries (in 1862).
Genus 411. LITHOCHARIS.
(Dejean) Boisd. et Lac., Faun. des Env. de Paris, i, 431 (1835).
1393. Lithocharis quadriceps.
Lithocharis quadriceps, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 586 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), sub quisquiliis in intermediis
rarior.
Observed hitherto only in the eastern islands of the Canarian
Group, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where it occurs sparingly at
intermediate altitudes. It has somewhat the primd facie aspect of
the European L. castanea ; but the many characters which distinguish
it therefrom have been pointed out in my diagnosis.
1394. Lithocharis indigena,
Lithocharis indigena, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 193 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus semel
lecta.
A single example of this Lithocharis was captured by myself at a
high elevation in the sylvan districts of Madeira proper—namely, at
the Cruzinha (nearly 5000 feet above the sea). ‘In all probability,
therefore, the species is truly indigenous; and it would certainly
appear to be very rare.
1395. Lithocharis fuscula. |
Lithocharis fuscula (Zeigl.), Bows. et Lac., Faun. Ent. i. 431 (1835),
— — , Frich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 611 (1889).
— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 589 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 193 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hinc inde in humidis ac sub quisquiliis.
The European ZL. fuscula is found sparingly at low and intermediate
altitudes in Madeira proper, for the most part in damp places and
under decaying vegetable refuse ; but it has not yet been observed
in, any of the other islands.
| 1396. Lithocharis subcoriacea.
Lithocharis subcoriacea, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 586 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), inter quis-
quilias vulgaris.
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Widely distributed over the Canarian archipelago, in all the islands
of which it has been captured except Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
It occurs at most elevations, though particularly at intermediate and
lofty ones, and is locally abundant beneath vegetable refuse.
1397. Lithocharis ochracea.
Peederus ochraceus, Grrav., Col. Micropt. 59 (1802).
» Woll., Ins. Mad. 590 (1854).
— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 193 (1857),
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 587 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.,
Gom.), sub quisquiliis hinc inde abundans.
This common European Lithocharis we may expect will be found
universally (or nearly so) throughout these Atlantic Groups, where
it is occasionally very abundant beneath vegetable refuse. Hitherto
however it has been observed only in Madeira proper, and in the Ca-
narian islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Gomera.
1398. Lithocharis obsoleta.
Lathrobium obsoletum, Nordm., Symbol. 146 (1858).
Lithocharis obsoleta, Hrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 623 (1839).
, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 719 (1857),
brevipes, Woill., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 104 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad,), rarior; in subinferioribus inter quis-
quilias.
Likewise a European species, and one which has been captured
sparingly by myself and the late Mr. Bewicke in the south of Madeira
proper—beneath ‘vegetable refuse, around Funchal; but it has not
been observed in any of the other islands. Ina paper “on Additions
to the Madeiran Coleoptera” (published in the ‘ Ann. of Nat. Hist.,’
in 1860) I described it inadverently as new, under the name of Z.
brevipes,—a mistake which arose partly from my few examples being
scarcely mature, as well as from the fact (which I had not seen
noticed elsewhere) of the elytra of the males being a little more
developed than those of the opposite sex.
1399. Lithocharis nigritula.
Lithocharis nigritula?, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 625 (1889).
, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 588 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten.), inter lapillos ad margines aquarum in
inferioribus capta.
STAPHYLINIDA. 507
Two examples only of this very distinct Lithocharis, which (judging
from the published description) I have little doubt is conspecific with
Erichson’s L. nigritula from Sicily, have as yet come beneath my
notice. They were taken by myself, at a low elevation, in Teneriffe
—amongst wet shingle (in company with the Scopeus trossulus) at
the edge of a small pool in the Barranco Santo, near 8* Cruz.
1400. Lithocharis tricolor.
taphylinus tricolor, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 516 (1802).
rhs ocharis melanoce cam Woll. {nec Fab.|, Ins. Mad. 591 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 194 (1857).
—_ —_, Id., Cat. Can, Col. 588 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (in I/heo Chao soli haud observata) et Cana-
rienses (ins. omnes), vulgaris.
One of the most universal of the Staphylinide throughout these
Atlantic Groups, where it occurs independent of elevation—though
principally in the intermediate districts. I have myself captured it
in all the Madeiran islands except the northern Deserta, as well as
in the whole seven of the Canarian archipelago. Hitherto I have
identified it with the common European ZL, melanocephala; but a
recent comparison of it with types of that insect and of the closely
allied tricolor, which haye been communicated by Mr. Rye, has con-
vinced me that it is better referred to the latter,—its longer elytra,
in conjunction with its less coarse and rather dense punctation, being
more in accordance with what obtains in that species than with the
true melanocephala. It is a variable insect, not only in colour but
even in the greater or less development of its elytra; and therefore
I do not lay much stress upon the fact that the latter are, on the
average, just perceptibly larger in the Atlantic examples than is the
case in the ordinary ones of more northern latitudes.
1401. Lithocharis brevipennis.
Lithocharis brevipennis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 589 (1864),
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), plerumque in montibus valde ex-
celsis occurrens,
Found sparingly in the higher altitudes of the Canarian Group,
where it ascends to more than 9000 feet above the sea. I have
taken it in Teneriffe (on the Cumbre overlooking the Cafiadas), and
it was met with by the Messrs. Crotch both in that island and
Gomera. Although I do not believe that it is any extreme modifi-
508 STAPHYLINID&.
cation of the tricolor, yet occasional examples do unquestionably
appear at first sight to be so far intermediate that I cannot feel
absolutely certain that such may not be the case; and though its
reduced elytra might seem perhaps to place it in somewhat the same
relation as the true melanocephala to that species, yet it could not
possibly be confounded with the latter. Thus, it is narrower, as
well as more closely and finely punctured, than the melanocephala ;
its elytra and antenne are even shorter still; its eyes are a little
smaller; and its head is of the same colour as the prothorax (and
almost the same as that of the elytra)—namely, rufo-testaceous.
1402, Lithocharis debilicornis.
Lithocharis debilicornis, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col, 194 (July, 1857).
brevicornis, Allard, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, 747 (1857).
— spgyptiace, Mots., Bull. de Mosc. 664 (1858).
debilicornis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 589 (1864),
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Palma), hine inde .
sub quisquiliis, plerumque in inferioribus.
This remarkable Lithocharis, which occurs also in Mediterranean
latitudes, is tolerably common around Funchal in Madeira proper—
where it is found amongst garden-refuse, in cultivated spots. But
in the Canaries it has been met with hitherto very sparingly, the
only examples which I have seen having been taken by Mr. Gray in
Palma and by Dr. Crotch in Teneriffe.
Genus 412. SUNIUS.
(Leach) Steph., IU. Brit, Ent, v. 274 (1832).
1403. Sunius myrmecophilus.
Sunius myrmecophilus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 590 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), nidos Myrmicarum parce colens.
A somewhat thick and compact Canarian Sunius which I have
taken hitherto only at rather low and intermediate altitudes in Grand
Canary and Teneriffe, where it occurs sparingly within the nests of
a species of Myrmica. At the Agua Mansa, in the latter of these
islands, I once met with it in comparative abundance—beneath
stones, in company with the ants.
1404. Sunius zquivocus.
Sunius zquivocus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 104 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. M. Park semel deprehensus, +
STAPHYLINIDA. 509
A single example of this Sunius, which was captured by Mr. M.
Park in the south of Madeira proper, is all that I have yet seen of
the species. In outline and sculpture it is very closely allied to the
angustatus ; but (so far as I can judge from the evidence afforded
by a solitary individual) it appears to be a little larger and less
pubescent; its head and antenne are a trifle longer, with the eyes
just appreciably more oval and less prominent; and its colour is
altogether paler,—the elytra (which are likewise a little more deve-
loped) being apparently almost concolorous, and of a lurid brownish-
testaceous hue. Still, since the type from which my diagnosis was
compiled may perhaps be scarcely mature, it is evident that further
material must be obtained before at any rate its peculiarities of
coloration can be regarded as sufficiently determined.
1405. Sunius angustatus.
Staphylinus angustatus, Payk., Mon. Staph. Suec. 36 (1789).
Sunius angustatus, Hrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 640 (1889).
—— — , Woll., Ins. Mad. 593 (1854).
—_— ——, Id., Cat, Mad. Col. 195 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P#® S, Bugio), sub lapidibus preecipue
in intermediis latens.
The European S. angustatus is rather common in the Madeiran
archipelago, where it occurs beneath stones and rubbish—principally
at intermediate elevations. I have captured it in Madeira proper,
Porto Santo, and on the southern Deserta; so that we may be almost
sure that it is universal throughout the Group. But it has not yet
been observed in the Canaries.
1406. Sunius bimaculatus.
Sunius bimaculatus, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 641 (1839).
— — , Woil., Ins. Mad. 594 (1854).
—,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 195 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in salinis inferioribus rarissimus.
Found sparingly at the lowest elevations in Madeira proper, behind
the sea-beach,—having been detected hitherto only in saline spots
at the Praia Formosa, near Funchal. It appears to be conspecific
with Erichson’s S. bimaculatus from Sardinia (and probably also
from other parts of the Mediterranean district); and although the
black patch on the disk of each of its elytra is usually well defined,
examples sometimes occur (especially when immature) which are
altogether pale.
510 STAPHYLINID.
1407. Sunius pallidulus.
Sunius pallidulus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 591 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), & W. D. Crotch parce captus.
Hitherto I have seen but three specimens of this Canarian Sunius.
They were captured by Dr. Crotch, during the spring of 1862, in
Teneriffe and Gomera.
1408. Sunius dimidiatus.
Sunius dimidiatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 591 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Hierro), in inferioribus in-
termediisque szepius degens.
Widely spread over the Canarian archipelago, but with a lower
range (on the average) than the following species; for whilst it
occurs equally with the megacephalus in the intermediate districts,
it descends likewise to the sea-level. I have taken it in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Hierro, in the last three of which
islands it was found also by the Messrs, Crotch.
1409. Sunius megacephalus,
Sunius megacephalus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 590 (1864).
Halitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in intermediis
editioribusque usque ad 9000’ s. m. ascendens.
Found at intermediate and lofty elevations in the Canarian Group,
where it ascends to about 9000 feet above the sea. I have taken it
in Teneriffe and Palma, and it was found by the Messrs. Crotch in
Gomera and Hierro. The Gomeran specimens have their elytra a
trifle longer than those from the other islands, and perhaps not quite
so coarsely punctured; but there is nothing about them to warrant
the suspicion that they represent more than a slight insular phasis
of the megacephalus*.
The S. megacephalus belongs to the same type of form as a Swiss
species in my collection which I believe to be the pulchellus of Heer.
In colouring and general facies, indeed, it resembles that insect very
closely ; but its sculpture is coarser and less dense; its surface is
not quite so opake, or so minutely pubescent ; its head is rather more
oblong (or less quadrate), and less straightly truncated at the base ;
* T will, however, just record this state of the megacephalus in the following
short formula :— dae
Var. 8. gomerensis.—Elytris paululum longioribus et vix subtilius punctatis.
STAPHYLINIDA. 511
its prothorax is altogether smaller, and less expanded anteriorly ;
and its elytra are less straightened at the sides, and less depressed.
\
Genus 413. MECOGNATHUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 595 (1854).
1410. Mecognathus chimera,
Mecognathus Chimera, Woll., Ins. Mad. 596, tab. xiii. £. 8 (1854).
—— -—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 196 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in sylvaticis humidis editioribus, pre-
sertim lauretis, sub lapidibus lignoque putrido sese occultans.
Peculiar apparently to the sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where
it occurs beneath stones and pieces of rotting wood at intermediate
and lofty elevations. Like the allied Sunii it runs with amazing
velocity, and is more particularly attached to moist spots in the
thickest parts of the forest. |
(Subfam. VII. STENIDES.)
Genus 414. STENUS.,
Latreille, Précis des Caract. 77 (1796).
§ I. Abdomen marginatum.
a. Tarsi articulo quarto simpler.
1411. Stenus guttula.
Stenus guttula, Miill., in Germ. Mag. iv. 225 (1821).
——., Woll., Ins. Mad. 597 (1854).
—— — , I., Cat. Mad. Col. 196 (1857).
—— — , Id., Cat. Can, Col. 592 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P‘S%) et Canarienses (Oan.,Ten.,Palma),
ad margines aquarum plerumque in intermediis.
The European S. guttula is common in the Madeiran Group, where
it occurs along the edges of the streams (and in wet places generally)
at rather low and intermediate altitudes. It has been taken in Ma-
deira proper and Porto Santo, but is much more abundant in the
former than in the latter. In the Canaries, on the other hand, it
‘seems decidedly to be scarce—the few specimens which I have yet
seen having been captured by myself in the intermediate districts of
Grand Canary, Teneriffe (where I believe that it was found likewise
by the Messrs. Crotch), and Palma. I met with it also at Mogadore,
on the opposite coast of Africa.
512 STAPHYLINIDA.
1412. Stenus Rogeri.
Stenus providus, Woll. [nec ? Erich., 1837], Ins. Mad. 598 (1854).
—— ——,, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 196 (1857).
—— Rogeri, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 764 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad. ), in locis similibus ac praecedens, sed rarior.
Found rather sparingly in Madeira proper, in damp places gene-
rally, and for the most part at intermediate altitudes. I have hitherto
regarded it as identical with the European S. providus, but I am
informed by Mr. Rye that it accords better with the Rogeri of Kraatz.
The question however is merely one of names, for it is the latter
species to which I had myself referred it; only (like most other
Coleopterists) I had assumed that “ species” to be Erichson’s pro-
vidus—instead of the subsequently described S. Rogeri *,
1413. Stenus undulatus.
Stenus undulatus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 599 (1854).
—, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 197 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), ad rupes aquosas, presertim in lutosis
juxta radices Marchantie polymorphe ibidem crescentes, sat
rarus.
A very remarkable Stenus which seems to be peculiar to Madeira
proper, where it is found about wet rocks and in the muddy deposits
at the edges of the trickling streams and waterfalls (especially
amongst the dripping masses of Marchantia polymorpha) at inter-
mediate and lofty altitudes. In the north of the island however,
where it principally occurs, it descends likewise to a low elevation.
b. Zarsi articulo quarto bilobo (sed tamen angusto).
1414. Stenus eneotinctus.
Stenus seneotinctus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 592 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), in intermediis
humidis sylvaticis late diffusus.
* There would indeed seem to be some little doubt whether the true providus
(whatsoever it may be) 7s unquestionably distinct from the Rogeri; but as the
former is probably identical with the /ustrator from the Pyrenees, I should be
rather inclined to suspect that the two are not absolutely conspecific. Neverthe-
less if it should ultimately be demonstrated that they do not differ, the title of
providus (as being the older one) would of course have to be adopted. On the
other hand, if further investigation proves them to be really distinct, it is still
possible that the Madeiran insect (which recedes from the typical Rogeri in being
a trifle larger) may be the true providus, after all, and identical with the Pyrenean
species.
STAPHYLINIDA. 518
Widely spread over the intermediate and rather lofty elevations of
the Canarian archipelago, where it is locally common in moist spots
within the sylvan and subsylvan districts. It has been taken in all
the islands of the Group except Lanzarote and Fuerteventura *.
§ Il. Abdomen immarginatum ; tarsi articulo quarto bilobo.
1415. Stenus fulvescens.
Stenus Heeri, var. 8., Woll., Ins. Mad. 600 (1854),
—— fulvescens, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 198 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), hinc inde sub quisquiliis foliisque dejectis
in sylvaticis humidis editioribus.
Occurs in the damp sylvan districts of Madeira proper, principally
at a high elevation, where however it is somewhat scarce. It is
found beneath stones, logs of wood, fallen leaves, and other decaying
vegetable refuse.
1416. Stenus Heeri.
Stenus Heeri, Woll., Ins. Mad. 600 (1854).
—— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 198 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in locis similibus ac preecedens.
Found in much the same places as the last species, and often in
- company with it, being pretty general throughout the sylvan districts
of Madeira proper.
1417. Stenus cicindeloides.
Stenus cicindeloides, Grav., Col. Micropt. 155.
, Brich., Gen. et Spee. Staph. 734 (1839).
, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 795 (1857).
hydropathicus, Wod., Cat. Mad. Col. 197 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in humidis necnon ad rupes aquosas in
inferioribus locisque paululum elevatis rarissimus.
The common European S. cicindeloides occurs very rarely in
Madeira proper, though hitherto it has been observed only in the
north of the island. I have captured it at the edges of the water-
falls, and about wet rocks, near Sao Vicente and Porto Moniz; and
it was found by the late Mr. Bewicke at S* Anna.
* The S. eneotinctus is extremely variable in stature, though its other cha-
racters seem tolerably constant. Some of the specimens which have been taken
by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera are larger than any that I had previously in-
spected ; so that its length may be cited as from 14 to 24 lines (instead of “ 1%
to 2,” as indicated in my Canarian Catalogue).
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(Subfam. VIII. OXYTELIDES.) ©
Genus 415, BLEDIUS.
(Leach) Steph., Ill, Brit. Ent. v. 307 (1882).
1418. Bledius januvianus.
Bledius januvianus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 595 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz.), rarissimus; ad marginem lacus ejus
salini “ Januyio” dicti parce deprehensus.
The few specimens which I have yet seen of this large Canarian
Bledius, which perhaps may be but a greatly developed state of the
European B. bicornis, were captured by myself in Lanzarote—at the
edges of the salt lake of Januvio, adjoining the south-western shore
of that island. A species very nearly allied to it, but of a much
darker hue, was met with by the Messrs. Crotch on the opposite
coast of Morocco.
1419. Bledius cornutissimus.
Bledius cornutissimus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 594 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert.), in Salinis necnon per oras are-
nosas maritimas sub rejectamentis parcissime fodiens,
Likewise Canarian, and found in the eastern portion of the Group
—where however it is of excessive rarity. I have taken it in Lan-
zarote and Fuerteventura, both under marine rejectamenta along the
sandy shores and at the Salinas (or salt-works).
1420. Bledius galeatus.
Bledius galeatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 594 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Zanz.), ad Salinas parce lectus.
Also a Canarian Bledius, and with similar habits to the last
species—the only three examples which I have seen having been
captured by myself at the Salinas, in the north of Lanzarote.
Genus 416. PLATYSTETHUS.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 46 [script. Platysthetus] (1881).
1421. Platystethus cornutus.
Oxytelus cornutus, Grav., Col. Micropt. 109 (1802).
Platysthetus cornutus, Erich., Gen, et Spec. Staph. 782 (1839).
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-Platysthetus cornutus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x.340 (1862).
Platystethus cornutus, Zd., Cat. Can. Col. 595 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten., Gom.),
hine inde in lutosis.
This common European Platystethus occurs, at low and interme-
diate elevations, both in the Madeiran and Canarian Groups. From
the former, however, I have seen as yet but a single example, which
was taken by the late Mr. F. A. Anderson near Funchal. At the
latter it is more widely distributed, and may perhaps be found ulti-
mately to be universal; nevertheless hitherto it has been observed
only in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Teneriffe, and Gomera.
1422. Platystethus spinosus.
Platysthetus spinosus, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 784 (1889),
et fossor, Woll., Ins. Mad. 602, 605 (1854).
| -= , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 198, 199 (1857).
—— fossor, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 595 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P# S) et Canarienses (Lanz., Ten.), in
inferioribus intermediisque lutosis minus frequens.
A more critical examination of my P. fossor inclines me to suspect
that it should not be treated as more than a rather small, and
perhaps somewhat depauperated, state (peculiar to Madeira proper)
of the spinosus of southern Europe; though if it should prove, on a
still further comparison, to be really distinct, the name that I im-
posed upon it will remain as heretofore—seeing that it is*but provi-
sionally that I would now cite it as a mere local variety. Unless
indeed any characters have escaped my observation, it would seem
to differ from the Canarian phasis of the insect (which I believe to
be in accordance with the Mediterranean type) in being on the
average a little smaller, with its elytra, head, frontal spinules, and
antenne just perceptibly less developed. On the other hand, how-
ever, the only individual which I have yet seen from Porto Santo
(likewise of the Madeiran Group) is considerably larger than even
the Canarian ones; but as the Platystethi generally are very vari-
able in stature, I do not lay much stress upon this fact.
Assuming therefore this comparatively gigantic example from
Porto Santo, and the minute ones from Madeira proper, to be con-
specific with the somewhat mtermediate specimens from the Canaries,
the P. spinosus may be said to be widely diffused over these Atlantic
islands—having been captured in Madeira proper and Porto Santo
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(of the Madeiras), and in Lanzarote and Teneriffe of the Canarian —
archipelago,
Genus 417. OXYTELUS.
Gravenhorst, Col. Micropt. 101 (1802).
1423. Oxytelus piceus.
Oxytelus De Grav., Col. Micropt. 105 (1802).
— —., eG Cat, Mad. Col, 199 (1857).
—— — , acm Cat. Can. Col. 596 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., Pt St) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom.,
Palma), in stercore vulgaris.
A European Oxytelus which is nearly universal in these Atlantic
islands, where it occurs in the dung of cattle at most elevations. It
abounds in Madeira proper and Porto Santo; and it has been taken
in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the Canarian
Group.
1424, Oxytelus sculptus.
Dats t sculptus, Grav., Mon. 191 (1806).
” Woll. Ins. Mad. 607 (1854).
——— , ’ Ia., Cat. Mad. Col. 199 (1857).
— , Id, Cat. Can. Col. 597 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma),
hine inde in humidis et sub quisquiliis.
Also European, and widely spread over these islands—where it
occurs more under vegetable refuse, and in damp places generally,
than in the dung of cattle. It has been taken in Madeira proper—
as well as in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, Gomera, and Palma, of the
Canarian archipelago,
1425. Oxytelus insignitus.
Oxytelus insignitus,' Grav., Mon. 188, 5.d (1806).
americanus, Mann., Brachél, 48 (1831).
insignitus, Lrich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 793 (1839).
, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 199 (1857).
Habitat Madge (Mad.), stercus quisquiliasque in inferioribus
colens, preecipue in cultis.
ee
Found in the lower elevations of Madeira proper, where it is not
uncommon (in the dung of cattle) around Funchal. It is recorded
by Erichson and Mannerheim as a native of South America; and as
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it occurs also in the island of St Thomas, we may be pretty sure that
it has been naturalized accidentally at Madeira.
1426. Oxytelus complanatus.
Oxytelus depressus, Gyll. [nec Grav., 1802 Snip Suec. li. 457 (1810).
—— complanatus, Erich., Kaf. der Mark Brand, i. 595 (1837).
— ——., Woll., Ins. Mad. is 1854).
—— ——; Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 200 (1857).
—_— — , eS Cat. Can. Col. 597 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., PS) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), vulgaris.
The European 0. complanatus is most likely universal throughout
these Atlantic Groups, where it has perhaps become established from
higher latitudes, It abounds in Madeira proper and Porto Santo;
and it has been captured, though somewhat sparingly, in the whole
seven of the Canarian islands.
1427. Oxytelus nitidulus.
Oxytelus nitidulus, Grav., Col. Micropt. 107 (1802).
—— —, Woll., Ins. Mad. 609 1854).
ee ’ Id, Cat. Mad. Col. 20 (1857),
nn Id., Cat, Can. Ool. 598 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad., P® S) et Canarienses (ins. omnes), in
stercore bovino, equino, camelino, humano, necnon sub quisqui-
liis, vulgatissimus.
There is scarcely any Staphylinid more universal throughout these
Atlantic Groups than the common European O. nitidulus, which
abounds in dung and under decaying vegetable refuse at most ele-
vations. It has been found in Madeira proper and Porto Santo, as
well as in the whole seven islands of the Canarian archipelago.
1428. Oxytelus glareosus.
Oxytelus glareosus, Woll., Ins. Mad. 610 (1854).
— —, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 201 (1857).
—., Ia., Cat. Can. Col. 598 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten.), sub quisquiliis in
inferioribus occurrens.
A small Oxytelus which is tolerably common (at low elevations)
around Funchal, in Madeira proper—where it occurs beneath vege-
table refuse, for the most part in cultivated spots. From the Ca-
naries however I have seen hitherto but a single example, which
was captured by myself near the Puertg Orotava in Teneriffe.
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Genus 418. TROGOPHL@US.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 49 (1831).
1429, Trogophleus transversalis.
Trogophlceus transversalis, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 202 (1857).
—, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 598 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Bugio) et Canarienses (Lanz., Fuert., Ten.), in
humidis ac sub quisquiliis rarissimus.
An insect which occurs, though very rarely, both in the Madeiran
and Canarian Groups. I have taken it on the southern Deserta (or
Bugio) of the former, and in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Teneriffe
of the latter. Although perfectly distinct from the European 7.
scrobiculatus, it is a good deal allied to that species.
1430. Trogophleus riparius.
Trogophloeus riparius, Boisd. et Lac., Faun. Ent. Paris, i. 467 (1835).
——,, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 807 (1839).
, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 871 (1857).
—— bilineatus, Woll. [nee Erich.|, Cat. Mad. Col. 201 (1857).
riparius, Id., Cat. Can. Col. 599 (1864). |
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can., Ten., Palma), hinc
inde in humidis.
The common European 7’. riparius occurs, in damp places of low
and intermediate altitudes, both in the Madeiras and Canaries.
In Madeira proper I have met with it sparingly around Funchal;
and in my Madeiran Catalogue I cited it, though as it would now
appear erroneously, as the belineatus*. Throughout the Canaries it
is more widely distributed—haying been taken by myself in Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma, and by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe,
1431. Trogophleus oculatus.
Trogophloeus bilineatus, Woll. [nec Erich. |, Cat. Can. Col. 599 (1864).
oculatus, Id., Append. hu. op. 74.
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten.), in humidis rarissimus.
* Although there is not the slightest doubt that the Madeiran Trogophieus is
identical with the Canarian one, and that the latter is positively the riparius (as
understood by that name in England), I nevertheless must add that a specimen
from Madeira was identified by Dr. Kraatz with the “ dc/ineafus,” and not with
the riparius. I feel pretty sure however that Kraatz must have given me his
opinion hastily, and without any very accurate examination ; for the diagnoses of
the two species in question leave no doubt on my mind that the Madeiran and
Canarian one is truly referable to the réparius; and such, I may add, is the
opinion both of Mr. Rye and Mr. Waterhouse—who have taken great pains in
comparing these 7rogophlwi for me with British types.
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Two specimens only of this 7rogophlous—which (as stated in the
Appendix) is at once remarkable, inter alia, for the largeness of its
eyes—have as yet come beneath my notice. One of them was cap-
tured by myself in the region of El Monte in Grand Canary, and the
other by the Messrs, Crotch (more recently) in Teneriffe.
1432. Trogophleus nigrita.
Trogophlous nigrita, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 202 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P” S”), in inferioribus semel captus.
A single example only of this deep-black Trogophleus has hitherto
come beneath my notice. It was taken by myself, during the spring
of 1855, in Porto Santo, of the Madeiran Group—on a moist bank,
scarcely above the sea-level, at the edge of the little stream at the
Zimbral d’Areia.
1433. Trogophleus corticinus.
Oxytelus corticinus, Grav., Mon. 192 (1806).
Trogophloeus corticinus, Erich., Gen. et Spec, Staph. 809 (1889).
nanus, Woll., Ins, Mad. 611 (1854).
—— corticinus, Ia, Cat. Mad. Col. 203 (1857).
exiguus, Id. [nec Erich. |, Cat. Can. Col. 600 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Can.), hine inde in hu-
midis.
A small European Tvogophleus which is found sparingly both in
the Madeiran and Canarian Groups, where it occurs in damp places
and for the most part at intermediate altitudes. I have taken it
however in comparative abundance at 8* Anna, in the north of Ma-
deira proper, on the muddy deposit at the edge of a trickling stream ;
and I met with a single example of it in the region of El Monte in
Grand Canary, which in my late Canarian Catalogue I inadvertedly
referred (though in doubt) to the ewiguus of Erichson.
1434, Trogophleus exilis.
Tropes ge hee ren Nat, Hist. vi. 105 (1860),
es sh
Habitat cake (Mad.) et Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in locis si-
milibus ac preecedens.
Found in much the same kind of localities as the last species,
haying been captured sparingly (by Mr. M. Park, the late Mr. Bewicke,
and myself) in Madeira proper, as well as (by myself) in Teneriffe
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and (by the Messrs. Crotch) in Gomera, of the Canarian Group. It
is intimately allied to the 7. corticinus, but is on the average a trifle
smaller, more densely sericeous (or clothed with a minute cinereous
pubescence), with its elytra somewhat longer, and with-its entire
punctation (when viewed beneath the microscope) very much closer
and finer—being so close indeed on the prothorax (which is relatively
a little more narrowed behind) as to give the surface almost the ap-
pearance at first sight of being roughly alutaceous, rather than punc-
tured. Its eyes also are appreciably larger, and project more deci-
dedly beyond the hinder portion of the head,—a fact however which
is more the result of the latter being less thickened, than of the eyes
themselves being more prominent.
1435. Trogophleus ruficollis.
Trogophloeus ruficollis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 601 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Fuert., Ten.), in inferioribus et locis paululum
elevatis rarissimus.
Taken sparingly (by myself) in Fuerteventura and Teneriffe, of
the Canarian Group—namely at La Antigua of the former, and
near the Puerto Orotava of the latter. It is not, however, purely
Canarian ; for I have inspected some examples which were captured
by the Messrs. Crotch at Mogadore, on the opposite coast of Morocco,
and which appear to me (although their elytra are somewhat less
rufescent) not to differ specifically from the Fuerteventuran and
Teneriffan ones. :
1436. Trogophleus bledioides.
Trogophloeus bledioides, Woll., Cat. Can, Col. 601 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), plerumque in humidis inferioribus,
rarior.
Observed hitherto only in Teneriffe and Gomera, of the Canarian
archipelago, and principally in damp spots of a low elevation. In
my late Catalogue I remarked that it is a good deal allied to the 7’.
simplicicollis of the Madeiran Group; but as I happened to have no
type of the latter for examination, I wrote from recollection only.
Having subsequently however compared the two species with each
other, I perceive that they have really almost nothing in common
except the fact of their prothorax being free from fovex, and being,
together with the head, most densely, minutely and evenly punctu-
lated. The 7’. blecioides is a most remarkable form for a Trogo-
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phleus,—its greatly enlarged, oval head, and elongated, subcordate-
cylindrical prothorax, in conjunction with its much developed man-
dibles and rather clavated antenne, giving it a character essentially
its own. Its elytra, also, are not nearly so abbreviated as those of
the simplicicollis.
_ 1487. Trogophleus simplicicollis.
Trogophlosus simplicicollis, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 203 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (P% S”), in inferioribus sat copiose deprehensus.
Captured by myself (rather abundantly) in Porto Santo, of the
Madeiran Group—in company with the 7. nigrita, at the Zimbral
d’Areia. It is a minute and narrow species, remarkable for its (some-
what short and almost semicircular) prothorax being totally free.
from even the rudiments of foves, and for being also, together with
the head, most closely, delicately, and evenly punctulated,
(Subfam. IX. HOMALIADES.)
Genus 419. PHILORINUM.
Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 966 (1857).
1438. Philorinum humile.
Arpedium humile, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 860 (1839).
—— — , Redt., Fna Austr. 246 (1857).
Philorinum humile, Kraatz, Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. ii. 966 (1857).
— — , Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 106 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), 4 Dom. Bewicke in intermediis semel
captum.
A single example of this common European insect was taken at
S. Antonio da Serra, in Madeira proper, by the late Mr. Bewicke;
but it is the only one I have yet seen from these Atlantic islands,
1439. Philorinum floricola.
Philorinum floricola, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 602 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Can., Ten., Gom., Palma, Hierro), ad flores
presertim Oytist et Spartit & 2000’ usque ad 9000’ s. m. hine
inde copiose ascendens.
Found in all the islands of the Canarian Group except (appa-
rently) the two eastern ones, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, being
locally abundant at lofty elevations. It occurs on flowers, parti-
522 STAPHYLINIDA.
cularly those of the genera Oytisus and Spartium; and although it
descends sometimes into the intermediate districts, it is in the higher
ones that it attains its maximum. Indeed on the upland Cumbres
of Teneriffe, ranging from about 6000 to 9000 feet above the sea,
I have beaten it in absolute profusion off the blossoms of the
Retama; and I have taken it likewise in Grand Canary, Palma, and
Hierro, Its detection in Gomera is due to the researches of the »
Messrs. Crotch.
Genus 420. HOMALIUM.
Gravenhorst, Col. Micropt. 116 (script. Omalium] (1802).
1440. Homalium sculpticolle.
Homalium sculpticolle, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 602 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Palma), hinc inde sub lapidibus et ster-
core, in intermediis editioribusque, rarissimum.
Detected in the Canarian Group, at a rather high elevation. I
have captured it above the Agua Mansa in Teneriffe (beneath small
stones, in an open basaltic cavern, at the foot of the Organo Rocks),
as well as in the district of the Banda in Palma. In Teneriffe it
was likewise met with, though sparingly, by the Messrs. Crotch—
under dung, above Ycod el Alto.
The H. sculpticolle is very closely allied to the common European
H, riparium, of which indeed I feel far from certain that it is more
than a geographical state. It appears to differ from it merely in
being a little smaller, with its punctation a trifle denser, finer, and
(at any rate on the elytra) more asperate, in its prothorax being
relatively somewhat narrower or less decidedly transverse, and in
its antenne being rather shorter and slenderer, and a little blacker
towards their apex, but more refuscent at their base.
1441. Homalium ocellatum.
Omalium ocellatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 613 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 204. (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Chao) et Canarienses,(Ten., Gom.), rarissimum.
Likewise extremely rare, but found both at the Madeiras and
Canaries. From the former Group the only specimen which I have
yet seen was captured by myself (during June 1850) on the northern
Deserta, or Iheo Chao; whilst in the latter a few examples were
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taken by the Messrs. Crotch, both in Teneriffe and Gomera, during
their late Canarian campaign. : ;
The H. ocellatum differs from the sculpticolle in being a little
larger, duller, and paler—its prothorax and elytra being more or
less evidently of a lurid, testaceo-piceous hue,—in its head being a
little broader, with the eyes somewhat larger,—in its prothorax being
also wider (or more transverse), more rounded at the sides, and more
obtuse at the posterior angles, with the two discal fovez shallower,
longer (or more produced in front), and more curved, and with the
lateral ones more punctured,—in its elytra being a little more deve-
loped, as well as somewhat straighter (and much less broadly mar-
gined) at the sides,—in its abdomen being considerably less shining
(the surface being both coarsely alutaceous and with the minute
punctules more evident),—and in its antenne being relatively a little
shorter *,
1442. Homalium tricolor.
Homalium tricolor, Woll., Append. huj. op. 75.
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), rarissimum; in Euphorbié quadam
emortué 4 Dom. Bewicke semel repertum.
A single example of this elegant Homaliwm (from which my. dia-
gnosis, given in the Appendix, has been compiled) was captured by
the late Mr. Bewicke in the north of Madeira proper—under the
bark of a rotten Huphorbia in the Ribeira de Sao Jorge. .
1443. Homalium clavicorne.
Omalium clavicorne, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 204 (1857).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub cortice Euphorbie mellifere emortuo
in locis editioribus degens.
A beautiful Homaliwm which has been detected hitherto only in
the intermediate and lofty districts of Madeira proper, where it
appears to be attached to the putrid wood of the rotten Euphorbias.
In the upland region of the Fanal I met with it abundantly, in
company with the Aphanarthrum and Mesites euphorbic, under the
dead bark of the gigantic E. mellifera; and it was subsequently
observed by Mr. Mason in the same locality.
* The H. ocellatwm has been examined carefully by Mr. Rye, who remarks
that it has much the facies and size of the nigriceps, Kiesw., as also a good deal
in common with the Ad/ardi, Fairm., though with many distinctions of its own
to separate it from both of those species. |
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1444, Homalium pusillum.
Omalium pusillum, Grav., Mon. 205 (1806).
granulatum, Woll., Ins. Mad. 613 (1854).
—— , Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 206 (1857).
Homalium pusillum, Jd., Cat. Can. Col. 603 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Zen.), in sylvaticis in-
termediis, vel pinetis vel castanetis, sub cortice rarissimum.
Occurs sparingly in the intermediate sylvan districts both of
Madeira proper and of the Canaries. The only example however
which I have yet seen from the latter Group was captured by my-
self in Teneriffe, beneath the bark of a felled pine tree at the Agua
Mansa. The Atlantic specimens have their fovex altogether a trifle
deeper, and their elytra a little more evidently besprinkled with
shallow punctures, than is the case in the ordinary European type,
and their antenne are not in the least obscured towards the apex ;
but such differences are so slight and unimportant that I can scarcely
regard them as indicating even a decided geographical variety ;
though I may add that if it should be considered eventually that they
ought to be separated from the more northern species, the name of
granulatum, under which I described them in 1854, will have to be
retained.
Genus 421. ANTHOBIUM.
(Leach) Steph., Ill. Brit. Ent. v. 835 (1832).
1445. Anthobium torquatum.
Silpha torquata, Mshm, Ent. Brit. 127 (18382).
Anthobium torquatum e¢ mucronatum, Steph., loc. cit. 839 (1832).
scutellare, Erich., Gen. et Spec. Staph. 895 (1839).
torquatum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, vi. 107 (1860).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.), in horto quodam prope urbem Funcha-
lensem 4 Dom. Bewicke semel captum.
' Of this common European Anthobiwm a single example was taken
by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper—in his garden at the
Palmeira, above Funchal; but it is the only one that I have yet
seen from these Atlantic islands.
(Subfam. X. PROTINIDES.)
, Genus 422, MEGARTHRUS.
(Kirby) Steph., ZW. Brit. Ent. v. 330 (1832).
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1446. Megarthrus longicornis.
Megarthrus longicornis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 615, tab. xiii. £9 (1854).
Td, Cat. Mad, Col.’ 906 (1857). sia
—— — Id., Cat. Can. Col. 604 (1864).
Habitat Maderenses (Mad.) et Canarienses (Lanz., Can., Ten., Gom.,
Hierro), sub quisquiliis in inferioribus intermediisque late
us.
A Megarthrus (somewhat allied to the European M. sinuaticollis)
which is widely spread over these Atlantic islands, where I have
little doubt that it is nearly universal. In the Madeiras however it
has been observed hitherto only throughout the intermediate ele-
vations of Madeira proper, where moreover it appears to be scarce.
But at the Canaries, where it occurs in the lower districts as well
as the higher ones, it is much more common—frequently abounding
beneath vegetable refuse. I have taken it in Lanzarote, Grand
Canary, Teneriffe, and Hierro,—in the last two of which it was
met with likewise by Mr. Gray; and it was found in Teneriffe and
Gomera by the Messrs. Crotch.
1447. Megarthrus serrula.
Megarthrus serrula, Woll., Append. huj. op. 76.
Habitat Canarienses (Gom.), sub quisquiliis 4 DD. Crotch nuper
detectus.
Captured in Gomera by the Messrs. Crotch, during their late ex-
pedition to the Canaries—by sifting fallen leaves and other vege-
table refuse, above Hermigua.
Genus 423. METOPSIA.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 616 (1854).
1448. Metopsia ampliata.
Metopsia ampliata, Woll., Ins. Mad. 616, tab. xiii. f. 7 (1854).
— — , ld., Cat. Mad. Col. 206 (1857).
Hatitat Maderenses (Mad.), sub quisquiliis lapidibusque in sylvaticis
humidis intermediis, preesertim lauretis, parce occurrens.
This flat and remarkable insect seems to be peculiar to the moist
sylvan districts of Madeira proper, where it occurs sparingly (beneath
stones, pieces of damp rotting wood, fallen leaves, and other vegetable
refuse) at intermediate and rather lofty elevations.
526 STAPHYLINIDA. ©
1449, Metopsia cimicoides.
Metopsia cimicoides, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 605 (1864).
Habitat Canarienses (Ten., Gom.), in sylvaticis intermediis editiori-
busque rarissima.
Found in the sylvan districts of the Canarian Group, at inter-
mediate and lofty altitudes, where it would appear to be extremely
scarce. I obtained a single example of it, in the laurel-region
towards Taganana, in Teneriffe ; and it was captured sparingly by
the Messrs. Crotch in the same island (in the Pinal above Yeod el
Alto), as well as in Gomera.
The IM. cimicoides is much smaller, narrower, more oblong, and.
paler than the Madeiran ampliata; its two frontal incisions are
deeper and narrower; its prothorax is much more lightly and less
conspicuously channelled, with the anterior angles less obtusely
rounded ; its elytra are more straightly truncated behind ; and the ,
third joint of its antenne is less elongate. .
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APPENDIX.
é. Fam. CARABIDA.
Genus APOTOMUS.
(Hoffmansege) Iliger, Mag. fiir Ins. vi. 848 (1807).
Apotomus testaceus.
A. rufo-ferrugineus, subnitidus, pube minuté omnino adpress& paulo
. pallidiore vestitus et punctulis minutissimis (oculo fortissime ar-
mato) sat crebre ubique obsitus; elytris punctato-striatis; an-
tennis pedibusque gracilibus, illis concoloribus, his rufo-testaceis,
—Long. corp. lin. 13.
Apotomus testaceus, Dej., Spec. Gén. des Col. i. 451 (1825).
Habitat Salvages, ab ins. majore (boreali) a Barone de Paiva missus.
Obs.—Species ab A. rufo et Chaudoirvi valde distincta; differt
corpore paulo minore, ubique minutissime et sat crebre punctulato
(primo visu quasi subalutaceo) necnon pube minuta brevi subtili
omnino demissi yestito (nec pilis elongatis erectis obsito), elytris
minus grosse punctato-striatis, antennis pedibusque gracilioribus,
illis rufo-ferrugineis concoloribus (7, e. articulis intermediis vix
reliquis obscurioribus).
_ A single example of this Apotomus has lately been communicated
by the Bardo do Castello de Paiva, by whom it was obtained from
the Great Salvage. It is an interesting addition to our fauna, as
being identical with an Egyptian species captured by Schaum at
- Cairo, and which (judging from the diagnosis) I cannot separate from
the A. testaceus of Dejean, from the south of Russia. It is a little
smaller than the A. rufus and Chaudoiri, and is entirely destitute of
the long erect hairs which stud those insects (being merely clothed
with a short, delicate, and entirely decumbent pubescence); its sur-
face also when viewed beneath the microscope will be seen to be
rather thickly and uniformly covered with excessively minute punc-
tules (which at first sight give it almost the appearance of being
alutaceous) ; and its limbs are perceptibly slenderer,—the antenna,
m a
2 APPENDIX.
moreover, being dark rufo-ferruginous throughout (for the interme-
diate joints are hardly more obscured than the remaining ones),
Genus TARUS.
Clairville, Ent, Helv. ii. 94 (1806).
Tarus velatus, n. sp.
7’. subnitidus, nigro- vel fusco-piceus sed in limbo plus minus evi-
denter dilutior, pilis mollibus erectis fulvis vestitus, ubique dense
(in elytris vix levius) punctatus; prothorace latiusculo, angulis
ipsis posticis vix subrecurvo-exstantibus ; elytris ovalibus, sub-
convexis, sat profunde subcrenato-striatis ; antennis, palpis pedi-
busque (sensim pallidioribus) testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 44-5.
Habitat Gomeram, in montibus humidis sylvaticis 4 DD. Crotch
deprehensus.
Several specimens of this fine Tarus (so remarkable for its deeply
and densely punctured surface, which is beset with a fine, soft, erect,
though not particularly elongate, fulvous pile) were taken by the
Messrs. Crotch at a high elevation in the laurel-forests (above Her-
migua) of Gomera, during the summer of 1864. In colour, clothing,
and sculpture it is almost identical with the 7. amictus, of which I
add below an amended diagnosis ; nevertheless it is very much larger,
and has (inter alia) its head and prothorax relatively wider and
more transverse.
Tarus amictus.
7’. precedenti similis, sed minor, vix levius punctatus ; capite pro-
thoraceque angustioribus, héc magis cordato, angulis ipsis posticis
paulo evidentius subrecurvo-exstantibus ; pak oe vix magis depress
sis, striis fere simplicibus.—Long. corp. lin. 3 533 (var. B. 3-33).
Var. B. simillima [an species?]. Paulo minor, * gnbnitidior et vix
profundius punctata; elytrorum striis subprofundius impressis 5
antennis vix brevioribus, clarioribus.
Tarus amictus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 21 (1864).
Habitat sylvatica excelsa Canariz et Gomere, in illé 4 meipso sed in
hac 4 DD. Crotch repertus.
This Tarus seems to differ from the preceding one simply in being
considerably smaller, with its head and prothorax (the latter of which
has the posterior angles rather more evidently prominent, or upwardly
subrecurved) relatively narrower, and with its elytra just perceptibly
less convex. The specimens however from which the above diagnosis
has been compiled present two slightly different forms even amongst
themselves,—one of which (regarded as normal) is a trifle larger, as
APPENDIX. 3
also just perceptibly less shining and more finely sculptured, than
the other, and has its antenne (if anything) a little shorter and
paler; but the differences are so unimportant, compared with those
which separate both forms from the 7’. velatus, that I do not think it
would be safe to treat them as more than phases (possibly indeed
mere sexual ones) of a single species. Both of these forms were
taken, at a high altitude, by the Messrs. Crotch, in the sylvan dis-
tricts of Gomera; and I myself captured two examples of the
“‘ typical” state, at Osorio, on the mountains of Grand Canary.
- Genus DROMIUS.
Bonelli, Observ. Ent. ii. (1813).
Dromius plagipennis, n. sp.
D. elongatus; capite prothoraceque nitidis, illo rufo-ferrugineo, héc
rufo-testaceo parvo subquadrato; elytris alutaceis, leviter striatis,
fusco-nigris, plagi suffusi testaced in disco antico interno. posita
(necnon interdum alteré minore indistinctaé versus apicem inter-
num) utrinque ornatis; antennis pedibusque testaceis.—Long.
corp. lin. 3,
Habitat in Teneriffa et Hierro, in intermediis 4 DD. Crotch captus.
Obs.—Species D. meridionali, Dej., valde affinis et forsan ejus
varietas geographica letius maculata; sed prothorax est paulo minor
antice sensim angustior, angulis ipsis posticis(oculo fortiter armato)
minus rotundatis.
Eight specimens of the large and beautiful Dromius from which
the above diagnosis has been compiled were taken by the Messrs.
Crotch, during their late Canarian campaign,—one of them at Ycod
el Alto in Teneriffe, and the remaining seven (beneath the dead bark
of some old props of a fig-tree, in a garden just above Valverde) in
Hierro. I feel far from satisfied that they may not be in reality the
exponents of some prettily spotted geographical state of the D. meri-
dionalis of southern Europe; nevertheless, apart from the bright
testaceous blotch on the inner fore disk of each elytron (which is
usually supplemented behind by obscure traces of a smaller and very
suffused one towards either sutural angle), its prothorax is a trifle
smaller (and less widened anteriorly) than is the case in that species,
and the extreme basal angles are less rounded.
Dromius oceanicus, n. sp.
D. subparallelo-elongatus, subopacus; capite prothoraceque rufo-
ferrugineis, illo magno subrotundato in fronte grosse longitudi-
a2
4 APPENDIX.
naliter strigoso, hée subcordato; elytris subparallelis, ad humeros
sensim subangulato-porrectis, subdepressis, striatis (striis vix
punctatis), fusco-testaceis, per suturam anguste necnon in fascia
parva hastata postmedia nigrescentibus.—Long. corp. lin. 25.
Dromius insularis (p.), Woll., Ins. Mad. 4 (1854).
(—), Id., Cat. Mad. Col. 2 (1857).
Habitat in ins. Desertis (se. boreali et majore) Maderensibus, sub -
lapidibus rarissimus.
Hitherto I have regarded this Dromius as a state, peculiar to the
Desertas, of the D. insularis (found in the sylvan regions of Madeira
proper); but a more careful inspection of it has induced me to be-
lieve that it cannot be referred absolutely to that species. It is
altogether a little larger, broader, and more parallel; both its head
and prothorax are sensibly more developed; and its elytra are
straighter at the sides, with their shoulders less rounded-off (or
more porrect), with their stric almost unpunctured, and with their
postmedial fascia somewhat smaller and more hastate. I have taken
it beneath stones, in open spots, both on the northern and central
Desertas; where, however, it would appear to be extremely rare.
Dromius insularis.
D. elongatus, subopacus; capite prothoraceque rufo-ferrugineis, illo
sat magno elongato-rotundato in fronte grosse longitudinaliter
strigoso, hée anguste subcordato; elytris elongato-ovatis, ad hu-
meros rotundatis declivibus, depressis, profunde subcrenato-striatis,
fusco-testaceis, per suturam anguste necnon in fascia dentataé post-
mediaé nigrescentibus.—Long. corp. lin. 23.
Dromius insularis, Woll., Ins. Mad. 4 (1864).
— , Id, Cat, Mad. Col. 2 (1857).
Habitat Maderam, in sylvaticis humidis editioribus occurrens,
I have given a corrected diagnosis of this Dromius, in order to
show the exact points in which it differs from the preceding spe-
cies (which is peculiar to the Desertas, and which I had formerly
regarded as a local state of the insularis). The D. insularis, how-
ever, as now defined, is essentially a sylvan insect,—occurring in the
damp wooded districts of Madeira proper, and ascending to a high
elevation ; and it may perhaps be looked upon as the representative
of D. strigifrons of the Canarian Group. It is appreciably smaller
and less parallel than the D. oceanicus, its head and prothorax are
narrower, and. its elytra are more expanded behind the middle, more
rounded-off (or less angular) at the shoulders, with their striz rather
APPENDIX. 5
coarser and more decidedly crenate, and with their postmedial fascia
a trifle more dentate and developed.
Dromius strigifrons, n. sp.
D. elongatus, parum nitidus; capite prothoraceque rufo-ferrugineis,
illo sat magno subrotundato in fronte grosse longitudinaliter stri-
goso, héc anguste subcordato; elytris elongato-ovatis, ad humeros
rotundatis declivibus, depressis, profunde striato-punctatis, fusco-
testaceis, per suturam anguste necnon in maculaé minuté communi
ante apicem sité nigrescentibus.—Long. corp. lin. vix 23.
Habditat in lauretis editioribus Gomer, 4 DD. Crotch parce lectus.
Detected by the Messrs. Crotch, under the bark of laurels, at a
high eleyation in Gomera; and J believe that they found it likewise
in Teneriffe (near Ycod el Alto), but, as the specimens from the latter
were unfortunately lost on their homeward route, I have not sufficient
evidence to permit me to cite it for that island.
The D. strigifrons differs from the amenus (to which it is closely
allied) in its rather broader and longitudinally rugose forehead, in its
prothorax being a little more narrowed behind (and therefore some-
what less straightened at the sides), and in its elytra being more
depressed, with their striz much more coarsely punctured, and with
the postmedial fascia of that species reduced to a minute central, or
sutural, spot (common to both), placed further towards the apex. It
is perhaps still more nearly related to the D. insularis (from the
sylvan districts of Madeira), with which in its strigulose forehead
and general contour it almost agrees. But it is more shining (or less
alutaceous), and its elytra have their striz more distinctly punctured,
with the postmedial dentate fascia which is more or less conspicuous
in that insect reduced to a small subapical speck.
Dromius amcenus.
D. precedenti similis, sed capite vix angustiore (sive minus rotundato),
in fronte fere simplici (nec longitudinaliter strigoso); prothorace
vix magis quadrato (ad latera subrectiore); elytris sensim magis
convexis leyiusque striatis (striis fere simplicibus, nec distincte
punctatis) necnon letius nigro-pictis (sc. per suturam minus an-
guste et in fascia postmediaé multo majore latiore dentata nigres-
centibus).—Long. corp. lin. 23-vix 24.
Dromius ameenus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 12 (1864).
Habitat Teneriffam, in lauretis humidis editioribus sub cortice laxo
sese occultare delectans.
I have thought it better to give the above corrected diagnosis of
6 APPENDIX.
the D. amenus, seeing that the detection of the strigifrons at the
Canaries and the acknowledgment (now for the first time) of the ~
oceanicus at the Madeiras would render it desirable that all these
closely allied (but, I believe, truly distinct) species should be accu-
rately defined inter se. The D. amcenus has been observed hitherto |
only in the sylvan districts of Teneriffe, where it occurs under
loosened bark at a rather high elevation.
Dromius umbratus, n. sp.
D. sigmati affinis, sed major et in partibus pallidioribus quoque paulo
minus testaceus, capite prothoraceque submajoribus latioribus,
elytrorum fascia multo majore, crassiore (sc. maxima), rectius
transversd, sive minus dentataé.—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Habitat in Madera, 4 Dom. Bewicke parce deprehensus.
Two examples of this Dromius are in the collection of the late
Mr. Bewicke, by whom they were captured in Madeira proper; but
I have no means now of ascertaining their precise locality. They
differ from the D. sigma in being considerably larger, and in all the
pale portions of their surface being of a rather more rufescent (or
less pallid) hue, in their head and prothorax being wider and more
developed, and in their elytral fascia being very much thicker and
straighter (or less dentate).
Genus BROSCUS.
Panzer, Index Ent. i, 62 (1813).
Broscus crassimargo, n. sp.
B. ater; eapite prothoraceque nitidis, héc cordato, ad basin leviter
subpunctato, ad latera ipsissima grosse marginato subcyanescente
(margine usque ad angulos ipsos posticos conspicue ducto) ; elytris
opacis, levissime (tamen distincte) striato-punctatis, ad latera
ipsissima angustissime marginatis subconcoloribus (margine etiam
usque ad humeros parum crasso et ibidem in angulum sat acutum
humeralem abrupte terminato); antennis fusco-piceis, concolori-
bus (art? 1° reliquis vix dilutiore); pedibus elongatis, nigro-
piceis.—Long. corp. lin. 10-11.
Habitat Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch in lauretis humidis editioribus
detectus.
This fine Broscus appears to be a little larger than even the
B. glaber, from Grand Canary; and it may at once be known from
both of the Canarian species by its elytra being quite opake and dis-
tinctly (though very lightly and minutely) striate-punctulate, by the
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basal joint of its antenne being almost (or entirely) of the same
colour as the remaining ones, and (above all) by the peculiarity of
its marginal rim both in the prothorax and elytra,—it being con-
tinued (completely and coarsely) in the former to the actual basal
angles themselves, and in the latter to the humeral angles (where it
abruptly terminates, causing them to be comparatively acute and
thickened). Its habits would seem to be more in accordance with
those of the B. rutilans than of the B. glaber,—the few specimens
_ from which the present diagnosis has been compiled, and which were
detected by the Messrs. Crotch, having been found in the sylvan
districts of Gomera “at the foot of the cataract above Hermigua.”
Genus ZARGUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 22 (1854).
Zargus Crotchianus, n. sp.
L. niger vel piceo-niger, obsoletissime submetallico-tinctus, nitidus ;
prothorace sat parvo, subrotundato-quadrato, ad latera subpellu-
cido-dilutiore et postice late recurvo, basi utrinque late profun-
deque impresso; elytris regulariter striatis (striis impunctatis),
in limbo interdum subdilutioribus ; antennis palpisque elongatis,
gracilibus, piceo-testaceis, illis in articulis 3 basalibus plus minus
picescentioribus ; pedibus elongatis, gracilibus, piceis vel testaceo-
piceis, tarsis clarioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 5-54.
Habitat Gomeram, rarissimus; in lauretis humidis excelsis supra
“‘ Hermigua’’ & DD. Crotch deprehensus,
This noble Zargus constitutes one of the finest and most important
discoveries of the Messrs. Crotch,—not merely from its specific dis-
tinctness, but as introducing the remarkable genus of which it is a
member (and which has hitherto been essentially Madeiran) into the
Canarian fauna. Three examples of it were taken by them at a high
elevation (above Hermigua) in the laurel-districts of Gomera, during
the summer of 1864; and they seem to possess all the structural
features of the normal Zargi, unless it be that the terminal joint of
their palpi is just perceptibly thicker (or less acute). Apart from
every other character, the Z. Crotchianus may be known from all the
(Madeiran) species as yet detected by its large size, obscure sub-
metallic tint, and the broadly recurved edges of its prothorax; and
it may perhaps be considered, on the whole, nearer to the (compara-
tively small) Z. Monizii (found near the Cabo Garajao, in the east of
Madeira proper) than to any of the remainder.
8 APPENDIX.
Genus CALATHUS.
_ Bonelli, Observ. Ent. i. (1809).
Calathus obliteratus, n. sp.
C. ovatus, pone medium convexus, fusco-piceus, nitidus ; prothorace
conico, subdepresso, ad latera late subrecurvo; elytris basi de-
presso-desilientibus, in medio subinflato-convexis, linea basali in
utroque fere recta sed obsoleta obliterata, leviter striatis, interstitio
tertio punctis circa 6 notato; antennis pedibusque rufo-testaceis,
tibiis tarsisque elongatis, gracilibus (horum art® 1™° precipue
elongato).—Long. corp. lin. 53.
Mas adhuc latet.
Habitat Gomeram, in lauretis editioribus 4 DD. Crotch semel captus.
Obs.—Species corpore ovato, pone medium subinflato-convexo,
prothorace valde conico, elytrorum lined basali obsoleta obliterata,
striis levibus sed haud tenuibus punctisque circa 6 ad striam ter-
tiam annexis, necnon tibiis (rectissimis) tarsisque elongatis gra-
cilibus inter cognatas subanomala distincta. :
In compiling the above diagnosis I have had but a single (female)
example, which was captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, to
judge from; nevertheless it presents so many points of peculiarity
that there can, I think, be no question whatever as to its specific
claims. Its affinities, I imagine, are more with the C. abacoides and
cognatus than with any of the other species; and therefore I have
little hesitation in placing it accordingly, even though I am unable
to pronounce for certain whether the posterior tibie of its male sex
are simple or internally fringed. It may at once be known from the
allied forms by its ovate outline and posteriorly convex upper surface,
by its very conical prothorax, by its elytra having their basal line
obsolete (or obliterated), their striz shallow (though rather wide)
and with about six punctures adjoining the third one from the suture,
and by its tibie and tarsi (the former of which are very straight,
whilst the latter have their basal joint longer than is usual) being
elongated and slender.
Calathus fimbriatus.
CO. latiusculus, C. complanato plerumque paulo brevior, valde depres-
sus, piceus ; prothorace latiusculo; antennis pedibusque ferrugi-
neis.—Long. corp. lin. 5-52.
Mas nitidus; tibiis posterioribus intus (presertim versus apicem)
pilis longis densissime fimbriatis.
Fem. opacus; tibiis fere simplicibus.
Calathus complanatus, var. y, Woll., Ins. Mad. 30 (1854).
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Calathus complanatus (p.), Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 11 (1857).
—— fimbriatus, Id., Ann. Nat. Hist. i. 18 (1858).
Habitat in Portu Sancto, sub lapidibus vulgatissimus.
Calathus laureticola, n. sp.
C. fusco-piceus, elongatus, depressus; prothorace subquadrato, ad
latera late subrecurvo; elytris lined basali in utroque fere recta,
striatis, interstitio tertio punctis 2 vel 3 (seepius 2) notato ; antennis
pedibusque rufo-testaceis—Long. corp. lin. 6-63.
Mas omnino (sed presertim in capite prothoraceque) subnitidus ; in-
terstitiis subconvexis ; tibiis posterioribus intus dense fimbriatis.
Fem. capite prothoraceque subopacis, elytris opacis; interstitiis
valde depressis ; tibiis simplicibus.
Habitat in lauretis Gomere editioribus, 4 DD. Crotch lectus.
A noble Calathus which was detected by the Messrs. Crotch,
during their late Canarian researches, at a high elevation, in the
sylvan regions of Gomera (“above the cataract, under Monte
Fuerte ”’),—where it appears to be tolerably common. The densely
fimbriated posterior tibiz of its male sex immediately assign it to
the second of the Sections under which I have distributed the At-
lantic species; and I think perhaps that in the generality of its
characters it is more in accordance with the C. appendiculatus, from
Grand Canary, than with any of the remainder; nevertheless the
peculiar sexual differences of that insect (the males of which are
entirely bright, whilst the females have their prothorax and elytra
opake), combined with the rather more numerous punctures on its
third elytral interstice, and other minor features (which will be
readily gathered from its diagnosis), will at once separate it from
its Gomeran ally.
Genus PTEROSTICHUS, Auct.
(Subgenus Haptoderus, Chaud.)
Pterostichus calathiformis, n. sp.
P. elongato-oblongus, gracilis, lete rufo-piceus, subnitidus; pro-
thorace paulo rufescentiore, subquadrato (antice et postice sub-
sequaliter vix angustiore), angulis posticis subrectis, per marginem
posticum sinuato, basi utrinque leviter impresso; elytris antice
subdepressis, (saltem in foemineo) tenuissime striatis subalutaceis,
linea basali (inter humeros et scutellum) valde arcuaté; antennis
pedibusque pracilibi, clare rufo-ferrugineis; tibiis in utroque
sexu simplicibus.—Long. corp. lin. 4-44.
Habitat Gomeram, in lauretis humidis excelsis 4 DD. Crotch captus.
‘Io APPENDIX.
In external facies, sculpture, and hue this insect is so like a Calathus
that, were it not for its simple claws, it might almost be mistaken
for one. However, it is clearly a large Argutor (or Haptoderus,
Chaud.), of much the same type (both in general contour and in the
fact of its posterior tibiee being slender and simple in both sexes) as
the A. gracilipes of Madeira, though most abundantly distinct from
it specifically. It was discovered by the Messrs. Crotch at a high
elevation in the laurel-districts of Gomera, “ above “2 cataract,
-under Monte Fuerte.”
Genus CRATOGNATHUS.
Dejean, Spec. Gén. des Col. iv. 46 (1829).
Cratognathus empiricus, n. sp.
C. micanti valde affinis sed, nisi fallor, vere distinctus; differt pro-
thorace postice sensim latiore, basi levius bifoveolato, per latera et
basin (oculo fortiter armato) angustius marginato, angulis anteri-
oribus paulo magis porrectis, acutioribus: in superficie (preesertim
foeminei) minus polité cum varietate 3 (‘“ Sancte-Crucis”), sed in
elytris tenuiter striatis cum statu typico melius congruit.—Long.
corp. lin. 43-5.
Habitat in humidis sylvaticis Gomere, 4 DD. Crotch nuper lectus.
Several examples of the Cratognathus from which the above dia-
gnosis has been compiled were taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera,
near the base of the great waterfall in the sylvan region above Her-
migua (at an elevation of about 2000 feet). Although at first sight
closely resembling the C. micans of that island, it seems to me, when
carefully inspected, to differ too much from the latter to be safely
treated as a mere local state, or modification, of it. Yet I would not
wish to imply positively that such may not be the case. In its less
shining surface (particularly of the female sex) it accords better
with what I have described as the “ var. 3, Sanctz Crucis,” found in
Teneriffe; whilst, on the other hand, the fine and delicate strize of
its elytra are more in harmony with the normal Gomeran type.
From both forms however (namely, the Gomeran and Teneriffan
ones) of the micans it recedes appreciably in the construction of its
" prothorax,—which is a little broader behind, more narrowly mar-
gined along its lateral and basal edges, with its posterior fovee less
deeply impressed, and with its front angles rather acuter or more
porrect.
Genus AEPYS,
(Leach) Sam., Usef. Comp. 149 [script. Aépus]. (1819).
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Aépys gracilicornis.
A. fusco-testaceus, subopacus, depressus, densissime et rugose alu-
taceus punctisque remotis leviter impressus necnon pube demissa
pallidiore preesertim in elytris vestitus; prothorace angusto, sub-
cordato ; elytris parallelo-subellipticis, haud striatis, singulis punc-
tis duobus leviter signatis necnon ad apicem rotundatis ; antennis
pedibusque pallidioribus et (illis praecipue) elongatis gracilibus.—
Long. corp. lin. 1. ,
Aépys gracilicornis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 218 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, in maritimis subsalinis rarissimus.
Fam. DYTISCIDA.
Genus HYDROPORUS.
Clairville, Ent. Helv. ii. 183 (1806).
Hydroporus compunctus, n. sp.
H, ovalis, nitidulus, alutaceus, profunde sed haud dense punctatus,
parce cinereo-pubescens, nigro-piceus; capite omnino sed pro-
thorace elytrisque ad latera indistincte rufescentioribus ; prothorace
parum ineequali (postice late irregulariter impresso) ; elytris lineis
tribus (una se. juxta suturam vix punctata, et duabus exterioribus
é punctis sat magnis compositis) notatis; antennis pedibusque
rufo-ferrugineis.—Long. corp. lin. 1}.
Habitat Teneriffam, 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum deprehensus.
A single example of this Hydroporus was taken by the Messrs.
Crotch in Teneriffe (I believe in the Barranco at Ycod el Alto), during
their late Canarian campaign. It is rather smaller, convexer, and
more oval than the H. wanthopus, and very much more coarsely (and
a little more sparingly) punctured ; its head and sides (at any rate of
the prothorax, which is also more deeply branded transversely be-
hind) are more rufescent ; and its elytra are more distinctly impressed
with an obscure longitudinal line (or wide, shallow depression) parallel
to the suture, and the two usual series of punctures externally.
Genus EUNECTES.
Erichson, Gen. Dytic. 23 (1832),
Eunectes subdiaphanus,
E. suboblongus, subdiaphano-coriaceus, pallide diluto-testaceus, cly-
peo antice subintegro; capite postice nigro et macula frontali magna
antice profunde bipartita ornato ; prothorace vitta transversa fracta
nebuloso, ad latera oblique recto, angulis posticis obtusiusculis,
-
12 APPENDIX.
subineequali, margine postico infra angulos distincte elevato ; scu-
tello subtriangulari; elytris punctis magnis triplici serie et punc-
_tulis minoribus nigris notatis, utroque maculis duabus sublaterali-
bus nigris ornato; antennis pedibusque pallido-testacets, —Long.
corp. lin, 7-74.
Fem. elytris foves longitudinali sublaterali media longiuscula valde
profunda utrinque impressis.
Eunectes subdiaphanus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 100 (1861).
» Id., Cat. Can. Col. 84 (1864).
Habitat Canariam Grandem, in aquis quietis ad El Charco captus.
Eunectes subcoriaceus,
E. oblongo-ovatus, subdiaphano-coriaceus, pallide diluto-testaceus,
clypeo antice leviter emarginato; capite postice nigro et macula
frontali magn distincté antice profunde bipartita ornato; pro-
thorace vitté transversé parvé fracté nebuloso, ad latera oblique
subrecto, angulis posticis acutiusculis, subequali, margine postico
infra angulos leviter elevato; scutello subsemicirculari; elytris
punctis magnis triplici serie et punctulis minoribus parvis (ante-
rius minutis levioribus ac magis remotis) nigris notatis, utroque
macula (rarius duabus) parva sublaterali nigré ornato; antennis
pedibusque pallido-testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 7.
Fem. elytris foveé longitudinali sublaterali medié breviuscula sat
profundaé utrinque impressis.
Eunectes subcoriaceus, Woll., Ann, Nat. Hist. viii. 99 (1861).
Habitat Maderam, in cisterna quadam supra urbem Funchalensem &
Dom. Bewicke parce deprehensus,
Fam. SILPHIDZ.
Genus CATOPS.
Paykull, Ins. Suec. i. 342 (1798),
Catops Murrayi.
C. subellipticus, piceo-niger, minus convexus; prothorace postice
sinuato; elytris apice leviter acuminatis, strié suturali antice
evanescente impressis ; antennis pedibusque longiusculis, robustis,
rufo-ferrugineis.—Long. corp. lin. 12.
Mas tarsorum anteriorum “articulo basali magno dilatato.
Catops Murrayi, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vy. 219 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, in editioribus humidis sylvaticis semel repertus.
Catops pinicola, n. sp.
C. angustulus, ovalis, fusco-ferrugineus, minute ac densissime pu-
bescens; capite nitidiusculo, (insecto maturo) nigrescente ; pro-
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thorace ad latera leviter rotundato, angulis anticis valde rotundatis
obtusis, posticis vix productis ; elytris singulis strié suturali pro-
’ funda impressis; antennis gracilibus, ad basin testaceis; pedibus
infuscate testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 14-1}.
Habitat in pinetis Teneriffe, sub foliis aridis dejectis 4 DD. Crotch
lectus.
Obs.—C. veloci Europeeo affinis, sed vix ejus varietas geogra-
phica; differt corpore minore angustiore, capite nitidiore plus
minus nigro (rarius concolori), et prothoracis angulis anticis magis
rotundatis obtusis, posticis minus evidenter productis. C. putrido
discedit praecipue corpore subangustiore ac magis opaco, capite
nigrescentiore, prothorace minus convexo necnon ad latera minus
rotundato, elytris nullo modo substriatis, antennis gracilioribus,
Captured by the Messrs. Crotch, rather abundantly, at a high
elevation, in Teneriffe,—by sifting dead leaves in the Pinal near
Yeod el Alto. Possibly, therefore, it may be peculiar to the pine-
regions of that and the neighbouring islands. It is very closely
allied to the European (and Madeiran) C. velow; but it is smaller,
narrower, and more regularly elliptic (or less obovate); its head is
slightly shining, and more or less black (being only concolorous
when the insect is immature); and its prothorax has the anterior
angles more obtuse, or rounded-off, and the posterior ones less evi-
dently produced. ,
From the C. putridus the pinicola differs principally in its slightly
narrower outline and more opake surface, in its darker head, in its
prothorax being less convex and less rounded at the sides, in its
elytra being quite free from the obsolete striz which are distinctly
traceable in that species, and in its antenne being slenderer and less
clavate. In all probability too its habits are not the same, the single
example yet detected of the C. putridus having been found beneath
the moist decaying bark of an old dawrel in Palma,
Fam. CORYLOPHID:.
Genus MICROSTAGETUS.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. viii. 103. (1861).
Genus corpore minutissimo pallido sericeo, prothorace antice semi-
circulari (caput totum tegente) alisque amplissimis ciliatis Seri-
codero aftinitate proximum et prima facie illum simulans, sed
species est minor, antice minus dilatata obtusa, prothoracis angulis
posticis multo minus acutis (vix productis), et preecipue antennis
11- (nec 10-) articulatis, articulis inter se diversis. Cum Moro-
nillo, Duval, antennis 11-articulatis (sec. descriptionem) congruit,
14 APPENDIX.
sed articuli sunt valde dissimiles, corpus minus est necnon pubes-
_ cens pallidum alatum (haud glabrum apterum), et caput sub pro-
_ noto omnino absconditur. Ab Orthopero (cui aliquo modo approxi
mat) antennarum 11- (nec 9-) articulatarum structuré, necnon
capite toto sub prothorace recondito, preter ceetera, differt.
Microstagetus parvulus.
M. ovali-obovatus, rufo-testaceus, sericeo-pubescens; prothorace
nitidissimo, impunctato ; elytris nitidis, vix obscurioribus et (oculo
fortiter armato) minutissime ac levissime punctulatis; antennis
pedibusque vix pallidioribus.—Long. corp. lin. vix 4.
Microstagetus parvulus, Woll., oc. éit. 106 (1861).
Habitat Maderam, sub quisquiliis in inferioribus intermediisque rarior.
Fam. PTILIADA.
Genus ACROTRICHIS.
Motschulsky, Bull. de Moscou, xxi, 569 (1848).
Acrotrichis anthracina.
A, subovata, convexa, postice valde attenuata, aterrima, nitidissima,
breviter griseo-pubescens ; capite magno, prominulo; prothorace
basi lato, angulis posticis valde productis, in disco (oculo fortiter
armato) pustulis magnis (eleganter sinuate dispositis) instructo,
_ necnon inter pustulas nitidissimo -alutaceo; elytris prothorace
angustioribus, postice valde attenuatis; antennis piceo-nigris ;
pedibus clare testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. +.
Trichopteryx anthracina, Matth., in Ent. Month. Mag. ii. 35 (1865).
Habitat Gomeram, rarissima. Exemplaria tria ceperunt DD. Crotch.
Acrotrichis Wollastoni.
A, oblonga, parum convexa, nigra, sat longe fulvo-pubescens ; pro-
thorace basi latiusculo, angulis posticis productis, in disco (oculo
fortiter armato) granulis, vel pustulis minutissimis, distinctis
(flexuose, sed versus basin rectius, subseriatim dispositis) instructo,
necnon inter pustulas alutaceo; elytris postice parum attenuatis ;
antennis Senaies gracilibus) ‘pedibusque clare testaceis. —Long.
corp. lin. vix 3 5
Piavatesy Wollastoni, Matth., loc. cit. i. 248 (1865).
Habitat in Canaria, Teneriffi, Gomera et Hierro, sub quisquiliis,
precipue per regiones sylvaticas intermedias, vulgatissima.
The A, Wollastoni differs from the European A. fascicularis (which
it much resembles) in its rather smaller size and more parallel out-
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line, in its longer and browner pubescence, in its more sharply cut
sculpture (in which the prothoracie granules, or minute pustules,
are placed rather closer together), in its more elongated and paler
antenne, and in the more straightened apex of its elytra.
Acrotrichis Crotchii.
A. breviuscula, latiuscula, convexa, castaneo-brunnea, pubescens ;
prothorace amplo, basi lato, in disco (oculo fortiter armato) pus-
tulis minutissimis (oblique, sed late, subseriatim dispositis) in-
structo, necnon inter pustulas alutaceo; elytris breviusculis, pos-
tice valde attenuatis; antennis pedibusque testaceis; illis apice-
fortius clavatis——Long. corp. lin. vix }.
Trichopteryx Crotchii, Matth., loc. cit. 248 (1865).
Habitat in Gomera, 4 DD. Crotch nuper parce deprehensa.
Acrotrichis canariensis.
A, breviter subparallelo-oblonga (sepe etiam postice sublatior), ater-
rima, breviter subnigro-pubescens ; prothorace basi vix latiore,
angulis posticis vix productis, in disco (oculo fortiter armato)
pustulis valde distinctis irregulariter dispositis argute instructo,
necnon inter’pustulas grosse alutaceo; elytris longiusculis, sub-
parallelis; antennis nigro-piceis; pedibus testaceis.—Long. corp,
lin, 4.
Trichopteryx canariensis, Matth., loc. cit. 249 (1864).
Habitat Teneriffam et Gomeram, 4 W. D. Crotch collecta.
Genus PTINELLA.
(Motschulsky) Matth., a Zool. xvi. 6106 (1858).
Ptinella Proteus.
P. rufo-testacea, profunde punctata, longe pubescens ; capite magno;
prothorace capite latiore, antice dilatato, basi contracto, angulis
anticis productis rotundatis, posticis acutis; elytris oblongis, pro-
thorace vix latioribus sed multo profundius punctatis, apice singu-
latim rotundatis; abdomine longo, obtuso, segmentis 5 apertis ;
antennis pedibusque pallidis, parum robustis.—Long. corp. lin.
vix 4
Variat aptera vel alata, necnon alis oculisque aut nigris aut pallidis.
Ptinella Proteus, Matth., in Zool. xx. 8262 (1862).
Habitat Maderam, sub cortice in inferioribus rarissima.
Detected by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper—under bark,
near Funchal.
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Fam, NITIDULIDA.
Genus BRACHYPTERUS.
Kugelann, in Schneid. Mag. 506 (1794).
Brachypterus 2neomicans, n. sp.
B. oblongo-ovatus, convexus, viridi-eneo micans, grosse aureo-pu-
bescens, profunde, parce et subequaliter punctatus; prothorace
postice paulo angustiore; antennis pedibusque testaceis, illarum
clava nigrescente.—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Variat (immaturus ?) elytris subtestaceo-dilutioribus.
Habitat Gomeram, rarissimus. Specimina duo collegerunt DD.Crotch.
Obs.—A. B. velato differt colore «neo, multo magis metallico,
pube robustiore ac magis aurea, profundius et preesertim in capite
minus dense punctatus, prothorace sensim longiore (minus trans-
verso), ad latera minus equaliter rotundato (sc. postice sensim
angustato, ergo angulis posticis minus rotundatis).
Two examples of this Brachypterus were captured in Gomera by
the Messrs, Crotch. They are unquestionably distinct from the
B. velatus,—being not only more seneous and metallic, with their
pubescence even coarser still, and of a much more golden hue, but
their entire punctation is deeper and (particularly on the head) less
dense, and their prothorax is appreciably longer or less transverse,
and less evenly rounded at the sides (being in fact perceptibly nar-
rowed posteriorly, causing the basal angles to be less rounded or
more defined).
Genus CARPOPHILUS.
(Leach) Steph., ZU. Brit. Ent. iii. 50 (1830).
Carpophilus tersus, n. sp.
C. latiusculus, depressiusculus, subopacus, minute griseo-pubescens,
densissime et argute punctatus, niger; elytris singulis macula
magna, media obliqua rufo-testacea ornatis ; prothorace convexiore,
latiusculo, ad latera eequaliter rotundato, angulis anticis acutius-
culis, posticis subrotundatis; scutello magno abdomineque nitidi-
oribus ; antennarum articulis subbasalibus vix dilutioribus ; pedi-
bus piceis, tarsis rufo-testaceis.—Long. corp. lin, vix 12.
Habitat Gomeram, & DD. Crotch intra Euphorbiam emortuam semel
captus.
A single example of this distinct Carpophilus was taken by the
Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, from out of a dead Euphorbia; and it +
would appear, consequently, not only to be truly indigenous but
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even of Huphorbia-infesting habits. It is larger, broader, less
shining, more depressed, and rather less coarsely pubescent than
the C. hemipterus; its punctation is sharper, and perhaps still more
dense ; its prothorax is wider, and more rounded at the sides; its
limbs are rather darker and longer; and each of its elytra has a
large central, oblique reddish spot in the middle of the disk.
Fam. COLYDIADZ.
Genus TARPHIUS.
(Germar) Erich., Nat. der Ins. Deutsch. iii. 256 (1848).
Tarphius angustulus.
Z’. angustus, rufo-piceus vel piceo-ferrugineus, fere calvus (oculo
fortissime armato minute et parce fulvo-cinereo pubescens) ; pro-
thorace elongato, postice gradatim ac leviter angustiore, ad latera
oblique subrecto, granulis maximis depressis obsito ; elytris paral-
lelis, minus sculpturatis, nec nodosis nec carinatis, concoloribus ;
antennis pedibusque vix clarioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Tarphius angustulus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 289 (1862).
Habitat in montibus Madere australis, 4 Dom. Moniz in castanetis
supra urbem Funchalensem repertus.
Tarphius angusticollis.
f. subrotundato-ovatus, subnitidus, niger; prothorace angusto, an-
tice et postice attenuato, angulis anticis valde acutis porrectis,
granulis crebris maximis depressis obsito; elytris rotundatis, con-
vexis, concoloribus, profunde seriatim punctatis, interstitiis alternis
leviter elevatis interruptis nodos distinctos (plus minus aureo-
setosos) efformantibus ; femoribus tibiisque nigrescenti-piceis ;
tarsis antennisque picescenti-ferrugineis, harum capitulo sensim
majusculo.—Long. corp. lin. 14-12.
Tarphius angusticollis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 252 (1860).
Habitat Maderam sylvaticam, in regione excelsa Fanalensi 4 Dom.
Bewicke, sestate a.p, 1859, parce captus.
Tarphius setosus, n. sp.
T. sublate oblongus, granulis squamisque fuscis vestitus et setis
longiusculis erectis fuscis pallidioribusque obsitus; prothorace ad
latera regulariter et subsequaliter rotundato ; elytris subnodosis
(nodis vix exstantibus, valde obtusis, sed seepius slate Pee ee neebUB)
antennis pedibusque rufo-ferrugineis. —Long. corp. lin. 14-23.
Habitat Gomeram, in lauretis humidis excelsis 4 DD. Crotch estate
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18 APPENDIX,
A.D. 1864 repertus: necnon etiam in ins. Hierro specimen
unicum ceperunt. — %
Obs.—Species 7’. canariensi aliquo modo affinis, sed major, latior,
postice obtusior (7. e. magis truncate declivis) setisque longioribus
magis erectis fuscis pallidioribusque obsita; prothorace ad latera
magis squaliter rotundato (nec postice subito angustiore); ely-
trorum nodis multo minus exstantibus sed plerumque multo letius
rufescentibus, interstitiis alternis sensim latioribus.
This fine Tarphius would appear to be the representative in Gomera
of the 7’. canariensis—which occurs, under slightly altered phases,
in Grand Canary, Teneriffe, and Palma. For although I feel com-
pelled in my diagnosis of the latter to recognize for it a rather wide
range of variation, I nevertheless cannot myself believe that the
present one should be included amongst any of the insular modifica-
tions of that species. And yet I would not wish to imply positively
that such may not be the case, for it certainly does seem strange if
the almost universal 7’. canariensis should be absent from the laurel-
districts of Gomera; so that I should prefer to leave the question
an open one, that it may be solved by others (who may have occa-
sion to consider it) in accordance with their belief in the modifying
effects of surrounding circumstances on external insect form. I
would however simply remark that the idea of its being any local
state of the 7. canariensis appears to be negatived by the fact of its
existing likewise in Hierro, from which island a single specimen
was brought by the Messrs. Crotch differing in no appreciable par-
ticular from the Gomeran ones. And moreover we can scarcely
yet pronounce for certain that the canariensis proper is not to be
met with (likewise) in some of the unexplored laurel-woods of
Gomera,
Judging from an immense series now before me, collected by
Dr. Crotch and his brother in the laurel-districts above Hermigua in
Gomera, the 7’. setosus would seem to differ from all the forms of the
canariensis in being on the average considerably larger and relatively
broader (the subanal region being also more truncated, or obtuse),
in its sete being much longer and more erect (a portion of them
moreover being comparatively pale), in its prothorax being more
equally rounded at the sides (having scarcely any tendency to be
suddenly narrowed behind), and in its elytral nodules being much
less developed, though at the same time nearly always conspicuously
blotched (or rufescent). Although, like most of the Zarphii, very
variable in size, it is a remarkably constant species in all other
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respects; for out of 171 individuals which I have examined, I can
see no tendency to any aberration worth recording.
Tarphius humerosus, n. sp.
Ff. subquadrato-oblongus, crassus, granulis maximis squamisque
fuscis rugose et densissime vestitus necnon setulis brevibus fuscis
parcissime irroratus; prothorace brevi, transverso, ad latera ante
medium rotundato, postice oblique subrecto; elytris ad humeros
ipsos late exstantibus, distincte nodosis (nodis concoloribus, sed
subter squamis paulo rufescentibus); antennis pedibusque brevi-
bus, rufo-piceis.—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Habitat Gomeram sylvaticam excelsam, rarissimus.
The thick, squarish-oblong, and very coarsely granuled body of
this Tarphius, in conjunction with its dull brown, thickly scaly, but
almost unsetose surface, and the tolerably developed nodes of its
elytra (of which the humeral angles are very prominent, and which
therefore exceed far in breadth at their extreme base the posterior
region of the prothorax), will sufficiently distinguish it. Its pro-
thorax (which is short) has the sides evenly rounded before the
middle, but rather straightened (though obliquely so) behind; and
its limbs are somewhat abbreviated. The only three examples of it
which I have seen were taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, in
company with the preceding and following species.
Tarphius affinis, n. sp.
7’. preecedenti similis, sed vix minor et angustior, granulis minoribus
(tamen magnis) vestitus setisque longioribus subdemissis densius
(tamen parce) adspersus; prothorace sensim longiore minusque
transverso; elytris ad humeros minus exstantibus necnon ubique
levius nodosis, in limbo grossius serratis.—Long. corp. lin. 13-2.
Habitat Gomeram, haud infrequens, una cum precedentibus degens.
Twenty examples of this Tarphius were taken by Dr. Crotch and
his brother at a high elevation in the laurel-districts of Gomera, in
company with the other species here enunciated. It is a good deal
allied to the 7. hwmerosus, but is a trifle smaller and narrower; and
the granules with which it is everywhere densely beset, although
large and coarse, are not so large as in that insect. Its sete, also,
though remote, are longer and more conspicuous; its prothorax is
a little less abbreviated, and not quite so transverse; and its elytra,
which are considerably less nodose, have their humeral angles less
prominent (or developed).
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~Tarphius abbreviatus, n. sp.
r. breviusculus, rotundato-quadratus, granulis squamisque densi!
densissime vestitus necnon setulis brevissimfs cinereo-fuscis de-
missis parce irroratus; prothorace brevi, subsemicireulari, postice
paulo angustato ; elytris brevibus (postice truncate declivibus),
conspicue multinodosis (nodis concoloribus, rarius subrufescenti-
bus) ; antennis pedibusque brevibus, rufo-piceis.—Long. corp. lin.
11-vix 2,
Habitat Gomeram, vulgaris ; in locis similibus ac pracedentes.
The rather small size and rounded-quadrate outline of this Tar-
phius, combined with its rough, densely scaly but almost unsetose
surface, the numerous and somewhat largely developed nodes of its
shortened elytra, its sub-semicircular prothorax, and abbreviated
limbs, will readily separate it from the other species here described.
It appears to be very abundant in the laurel-districts of Gomera at a
high elevation, from whence I have just examined 71 specimens (all
exceedingly constant in their characters) which were captured by the
Messrs. Crotch.
Tarphius monstrosus, n. sp.
T. magnus, oblongo-quadratus, granulis squamisque fuscis dense
vestitus necnon setulis brevissimis minutis fulvis demissis preeser-
tim in nodis irroratus; prothorace amplo, ad latera regulariter
rotundato sed ante medium latiore; elytris multinodosis (nodis
concoloribus, conspicuis, bene distinctis, altis sed vix magnis) ;
antennis pedibusque rufo-piceis:—Long. corp. lin. 2-22.
Habitat in lauretis Gomer, vulgaris.
' This is probably the largest of the Tarphii hitherto detected,
unless indeed the 7’. gigas from Teneriffe (of which I have seen as
yet but two examples, one of which is scarcely smaller than the
larger ones of the monstrosus) be found to equal it in bulk. It is
remarkable, inter alia, for its numerous and well-defined elytral
nodules (which however, although greatly raised, are not particu-
larly large). It appears to be the Gomeran representative of the
Teneriffan 7. gigas, though at the same time most abundantly dis-
tinct from that insect. It may be known from it by its differently
shaped prothorax (which is much larger and more developed, con-
siderably broader and more rounded in front, more recurved at the
edges, and with the anterior angles less acute), by its elytra being
very much more convex, with their nodules more numerous, con-
siderably more elevated, and better defined, by its sculpture being
less coarse, and its body less thickened and more clothed with a
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minute fulvous pile. Like the 7. abbreviatus and setosus, it seems
to be common in the laurel-regions of Gomera, where it was dis-
covered by Dr. Crotch and his brother during the summer of 1864.
It is also a very constant species, since out of 186 examples which
I have inspected carefully I can detect no appreciable deviation
from its type.
Tarphius Wolffii, n. sp.
JT. parallelo-oblongus, piceus, setulis brevibus tectus;. prothorace
ante medium latiusculo, ad latera regulariter rotundato, utrinque
late explanato; elytris postice truncate declivibus, grosse seriatim
punctatis, leviter nodosis (nodis subglabris, paulo rufescentiori-
bus); antennis pedibusque rufo-testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Habitat Maderam australem, in castanetis editioribus supra urbem
Funchalensem 4 Dom. C. Wolff, M.D., nuper detectus.
Obs.—Species 7’. truncato affinis, sed differt corpore majore la-
tiore, prothorace preesertim ampliore latiore ante medium multo
magis rotundato et utrinque latius explanato, elytris sensim minus
lateraliter compressis, in interstitiis alternis minus (sc. vix) elevatis
et in nodulis minus setosis.
Two examples of this Zarphius have lately been communicated by .
Dr. C. Wolff, an energetic Prussian coleopterist who has worked
carefully in the south of Madeira. They were captured by him in
the chestnut-woods at “ the Mount,” in company with the equally
rare 7’. rugosus ; and I have much pleasure in dedicating the species
to him. It is evidently much allied to the 7’. truncatus, with which
indeed in its colour and sculpture, as well as in the rather truncated
hinder region of its elytra, it agrees. It is, however, both larger
and relatively broader than that insect; its prothorax especially is
wider and more developed, being much more rounded before the
middle and more broadly flattened towards the edges; and its elytra
are less compressed laterally, with their alternate interstices less
evidently raised (indeed scarcely raised at all), and their nodules more
isolated and somewhat less setose.
Genus PROSTHECA.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 254 (1860).
Prostheca aspera.
P. linearis, fusco-ferruginea, subopaca ;. capite prothoraceque rugo-
sis, tuberculatis ac setulis paucis valde distantibus obsitis, héc fere
eequali, postice angustiore, ad latera oblique recto, angulis anticis
22 APPENDIX.
porrectis paulo explanatis subrecurvis ; elytris obsoletissime sub-
seriatim punctatis, interstitiis subcrenato-costatis et setulis longi-
tudinaliter obsitis ; antennis pedibusque vix pallidioribus.—Long.
~ corp. lin. 1.
Prostheca aspera, Woll., loc. cit. 255 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, 4 Dom. Bewicke in inferioribus semel reperta.
Fam. CRYPTOPHAGID/A.
Genus CRYPTOPHAGUS.
Herbst, Kaf. iv. 172 (1792).
Cryptophagus impressus, n. sp.
C. oblongo-fusiformis, subnitidus, fusco-ferrugineus, pube brevi om-
nino depressai parce vestitus ; prothorace transverso-subquadrato,
postice paulo angustiore, ad latera oblique subrecto, denticulo
medio acuto armato necnon ad angulos anticos in dentem magnum
ampliato, in disco convexo, basi in medio late transversim desi-
nenti-impresso ; elytris subfusiformibus, convexis ; antennis brevi-
usculis.—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Habitat Teneriffam, rarissimus. Specimina duo ceperunt DD. Crotch.
Two examples of this Oryptophagus were captured in Teneriffe by
the Messrs. Crotch; and it is totally distinct from all the species with
which I am acquainted. It may be known by its rather fusiform
outline, somewhat shining surface, short and perfectly decumbent
pubescence, and by the structure of its prothorax—which is squarish-
transverse, but a little narrowed posteriorly, deeply impressed (like
many of the Atomarie) along the central portion of the extreme base,
and with the sides nearly straight (though oblique) and furnished
with a minute denticle in the centre, whilst the front angles are
enlarged into a very prominent (though not particularly elongate)
backwardly-pointed tooth. Its antennz appear to be rather short,
and its punctation (particularly on the elytra) not very coarse.
Genus ATOMARIA.
(Kirby) Steph., IU. Brit. Ent. iii. 64 (1830).
Atomaria laticollis, n. sp.
A, oblongo-ovalis, pube grossé fulvo-cinereé demiss4 parce vestita,
fusco-picea ; prothorace magno, lato, convexo, per basin ipsissimam
constricto, profunde et dense punctato, ad latera valde et xqualiter
rotundato ; elytris convexis, levius ac minus dense punctatis, antice
(et interdum postice quoque) gradatim ac plus minus clare dilutio-
APPENDIX. 23
ribus (se, rufo-testaceis) ; antennis (saltem in maribus) elongatis,
rufo-ferrugineis ; pedibus rufo-testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 3-1.
Variat (preesertim immatura) pallidior, interdum etiam omnino rufo-
ferruginea.
Habitat in intermediis Teneriffe, 4 DD. Crotch ad Yeod el Alto capta.
A remarkable species, which was taken by the Messrs. Crotch
(rather abundantly), during their late Canarian campaign, at Ycod
el Alto in. Teneriffe. It is at once conspicuous for its very large,
broad, convex, laterally rounded, and deeply and closely punctured
prothorax, and for its elytra being more or less brightly (though
gradually) diluted in hue, or rufo-testaceous, towards their base. It
varies, however, a good deal in the intensity of its colouring, some
examples (particularly immature ones) being altogether reddish-
ferruginous. Its antenne, likewise, at any rate of the males, are
longer than is the case in the ordinary Atomariae.
Atomaria venusta, n. sp.
A, ovalis, parce sed distincte punctata, nitidissima et pube minutis-
sima brevissimaé albidé parcissime irrorata; capite prothoraceque
rufis, hé¢ subconico, basi vix constricto sed in media parte profunde
transyersim impresso ; elytris convexis, nigris, ad apicem interdum
paulo dilutioribus; antennis crassis, rufo-ferrugineis; pedibus
rufo-testaceis.—Long. corp. lin, 2.
Habitat Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch in intermediis lecta.
Obs.—A. rubricolli statura, colore habituque generali affinis, sed
nitidior, minus pubescens (fere pube carens) ac minus dense et
paulo minus profunde punctata; prothorace subangustior, minus
transverso, magis conico, ad latera minus rotundato et minus crasse
marginato, per basin minus constricto, sed in media parte eviden-
tius profundiusque transversim impresso.
Taken in Gomera, during the summer of 1864, by the Messrs.
Crotch. It is strictly the representative in that island of the Tene-
riffan A. rubricollis, which indeed in general colour and aspect it
so nearly resembles that at first sight it might almost be mistaken
for it. When closely inspected, however, it will be seen to possess
many characteristics of its own, which remain perfectly constant in
every specimen I have examined; and I have not the least doubt,
therefore, that it is truly distinct from its Teneriffan ally. Thus, it
is more highly polished, much less pubescent (there being scarcely
any appearance of clothing at all except when viewed beneath the
microscope), and less densely and rather more finely punctured ; and
24 APPENDIX.
its prothorax is a little narrower (or less transverse), more conical,
less rounded (and more narrowly margined) at the sides, and less
constricted along its extreme base—though, at the same time, more
deeply, and definitely, impressed transversely in the centre.
Atomaria bulbosa, n. sp.
A, ovata, nitidissima, pube cinereé demissa parce vestita, nigra vel
fusco-nigra ; prothorace subconico, minute punctulato ; elytris con-
vexis, distinctius punctulatis, aut concoloribus aut antice et per
suturam obscure dilutioribus (se. rufescentioribus) ; antennis pedi-
busque ineequaliter ac saturate rufo-testaceis. i Oe corp. lin.
2-vix 3.
Variat plus minus distincte rufescentior, necnon immatura omnino
rufo-ferruginea.
Habitat Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch sat copiose deprehensa.
An interesting little Atomaria which was discovered in Gomera,
during the summer of 1864, by the Messrs. Crotch. There can be
no doubt that it is a truly indigenous species, partaking in some
measure of the general character and structure which obtain in the
A. insecta and alternans of the Madeiran Group. Although by no
means minute, it is the smallest of the Atomaria hitherto detected
at the Canaries; and it is remarkable for its very shining surface,
comparatively rounded bulbose form, and its usually dark hue. The
colour however is (as in most of the members of this genus) extremely
inconstant ; for although when mature the insect is generally almost
entirely black, it is nevertheless sometimes a little diluted (or rufes-
cent) in various parts (particularly towards the base, and along the
suture, of its elytra), and immature examples of it are often wholly
ferruginous.
Fam, LATRIDIIDA.
Genus CORTICARIA.
Marsham, Ent. Brit. 106 (1802).
Corticaria inconspicua.
C. elongata, rufo-ferruginea, subdepressa; capite prothoraceque pro-
funde et sat crebre punctatis, hoc ad latera presertim postice
crenulato, fovea postmedia profunda rotundaté impresso; elytris
leviter sed rugulose striato- postions: antennis pedibusque paulo
pallidioribus. ~ Long corp. lin. 3-2.
Corticaria inconspicua, Woll., tied Nat. Hist. v. 260 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, ininferioribus intermediisque sub quisquiliisdegens.
APPENDIX. 25
Genus LATRIDIUS.
Herbst, Natursyst. v. 8 (1793).
Latridius delectus.
L. elongatus, angustus, ferrugineus; capite prothoraceque profunde
rugoso-punctatis, illo sat magno subquadrato, hoc subquadrato
basi leviter angustato; elytris parallelis, profunde seriatim punc-
- tatis (punctis magnis), sutura interstitiisque alternis alte elevatis.
—Long. corp. lin. 2
Lathridius delectus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ti. 409 (1858).
Habitat Maderam australem, in inferioribus rarissimus.
Genus METOPHTHALMUS,
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 192 (tend).
Metophthalmus asperatus.
M. oblongus, rufo-ferrugineus elytris nigrescentibus ; capite ES
raceque insequalibus, illo in fronte longitudinaliter binodoso necnon
utrinque costato; elytris ad humeros obtuse subrectis, profunde
seriatim punctatis, interstitiis alternis costato-elevatis.—Long.
corp. lin. #1.
Metophthalmus asperatus, Woll., Ins. Mad.-193, tab, iv. f. 4 (1854).
— —, ld., Cat, Mad. Col. 67 (1857).
Habitat Maderam sylvaticam, sub cortice arido necnon inter lignum
aridum antiquum hine inde sat vulgaris.
Three very distinct Metophthalmi having now been detected in
Madeira, and two at the Canaries, I have thought it desirable to
give (in addition to those of the new ones) a short and corrected
diagnosis even of the species which have already been described,—
in order that the more salient points in which they differ from each
other may be better understood. In insects thus minute, however,
I have not considered it necessary to advert to the exact proportions
of their antennal joints, though a careful comparison of them under
_ the microscope will show that there are nevertheless, in each case,
slight but positive distinctions which will further tend (when seen)
to characterize the several exponents of the group.
The Madeiran M, asperatus is the largest of the génus yet detected,
and it is likewise more oblong and parallel than any of the remainder,
The colour too of its head and prothorax, in mature specimens, is
always of a ferruginous red, whilst the elytra are darker—being,
more or less, of a piceous-black.
26 APPENDIX.
Metophthalmus ferrugineus, n. sp.
M. precedenti fere similis, sed oblongo-ovatus, postice paulo con-
vexior, necnon omnino ferrugineus, elytris minus grosse seriatim
punctatis.—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Habitat in ins. Hierro, 4 DD. Crotch nuper lectus.
Captured abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch in Hierro, the most
western island of the Canarian Group. It is a little more ovate
(and convex posteriorly) than the last species, and entirely of a
ferruginous hue; and its elytra are less coarsely seriate-punctate.
It seems likewise, on the average, to be a trifle smaller than the
M. asperatus. I believe that the Messrs. Crotch’s examples were ob-
tained by sifting dead leaves, and other rubbish, in the wooded district
of El Golfo.
Metophthalmus encaustus, n. sp.
M. minor, brevior, regulariter ovatus, vel omnino rufo-ferrugineus
vel in elytris obscurior ; elytris ad humeros paulo magis porrectis,
acutioribus, et valde profunde seriatim punctatis (punctis maxi-
mis).—Long. corp. lin, 2.
Habitat in intermediis sylvaticis Teneriffe et Gomere (preesertim
hujus), inter lignum aridum antiquum necnon sub foliis aridis
dejectis occurrens.
Of this little Metophthalmus I took a single example in Teneriffe
(in the laurel-wood at Las Mercedes), during June 1858, but as I
unfortunately lost it I had no opportunity of drawing out a diagnosis
and including it in my Canarian Catalogue. It has however been
captured lately by the Messrs. Crotch (sparingly in Teneriffe, but
abundantly in Gomera), by szfting fallen leaves—a most profitable
method of collecting, which I did not adopt.
The M. encaustus is an exceedingly well-marked species; for
although it may be said to be decidedly variable in hue (being some-
times entirely rufo-ferruginous, and at others with the head and
prothorax of that colour whilst the elytra are considerably darker), |
nevertheless its comparatively ovate outline and the perfectly enor-
mous punctures of its elytra (which have their shoulders more or
less porrected, or acute) will easily distinguish it from the others
here enumerated. It is smaller than either of the preceding species,
but larger than the following ones.
Metophthalmus sculpturatus.
M. precedenti affinis sed minor, vix minus ovatus, prothorace ad
APPENDIX. a
latera minus explanato-subrecurvo, elytris ad humeros obtuse
rectioribus (paulo minus acutis).—Long. corp. lin. vix 2.
Metophthalmus sculpturatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 290 (1862),
Habitat in Maderz intermediis, sub cortice Platani laxo & Dom.
Bewicke detectus.
In its rather variable hue, as well as in the enormous punctures of
its elytra, this Metophthalmus is nearly coincident with the M. encaus-
tus; and indeed it may properly be regarded as the Madeciran repre-
sentative of that species. Although thus far agreeing with it, how-
ever, I am satisfied that the two are perfectly distinct. Thus, the
M. sculpturatus is very conspicuously smaller than its Canarian ally,
and also just perceptibly less ovate (or more parallel), its prothorax is
considerably less flattened-outwards (or expanded) at the sides, and
its shoulders are less acute. It was detected, in abundance, by the
late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira proper,—under the dry, loosened bark
of plane-trees (at the Palheiro) on the mountains above Funchal.
Metophthalmus exiguus.
M. precedentibus multo minor, angustulus, ovalis, omnino ferrugi-
neus ; elytrorum punctis multo minoribus, interstitiisque minus
costato-elevatis.—Long. corp. lin, 3.
Metophthalmus exiguus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 261 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, 4 Dom. Bewicke in inferioribus semel lectus.
This diminutive Metophthalmus differs from all the preceding ones
in its very small size and comparatively narrow and more or less
oval (or elliptic) outline, as well as in its elytral sculpture being
comparatively fine, with the alternate interstices less raised. In
colour it seems to be entirely ferruginous,—judging at least from
the only example which has been brought to light, and which was
captured in Madeira proper by the late Mr. Bewicke, amongst
Euphorbia-refuse which he had brought from Porto Novo in the
east of the island. It is probable therefore that the species is of
Euphorbia-infesting habits; though, at the same time, it is un-
doubtedly possible that the presence of Mr. Bewicke’s specimen in
that particular spot may have been merely accidental.
Fam. DERMESTIDA.
Genus ANTHRENUS.
Geoffroy, Hist, des, Ins, i, 113 (1764).
28: APPENDIX.
Anthrenus minor, n. sp.
a; sblonge Salt (nec rotundatus), angustulus, niger, supra parce
lurido-irroratus ; prothorace basi utrinque albido-maculato ; elytris
fasciis tribus dentatis albidis (plus minus conspicuis) ornatis ; ‘
infra albidus; antennis (11-articulatis) pedibusque ferrugineis,
illarum clava (2- -articulata) picescentiore.—Long. corp. lin. 3-11,
Anthrenus claviger, Woll. [nec Erich.|, Cat. Can. Col. 161 (1864).
Habitat in Gomera, Palma et Hierro, ad flores varios (presertim
Euphorbiarum) hine inde parum vulgaris,
In my Canarian Catalogue I recorded this insect as the A. claviger
of Erichson, a mistake which arose from my haying omitted to
examine its antennee with sufficient care. But although so closely
resembling that species in its external aspect that I did not hesitate
to refer it toit even without a microscopic observation, I nevertheless
now perceive that its 10-jointed antenne with their biarticulate club
remove it in reality into a different Section—of which the common
A. museorum is a member ; and it would seem consequently to com-
bine the small size, oblong outline, and general colouring of the
A, claviger with the structural features of the muscorum-group. I
think it extremely likely that it may be identical with the Medi-
terranean A. minutus, which is cited in the last edition of the ‘ Cat.
Col. Kur.’ as probably conspecific with the A. molitor of Aubé; but
as I have not been able to procure a type either of Aubé’s insect or °
of Kiister’s, I cannot decide whether the details of its antennz will
admit of its being identified with either (or both) of them.
I have taken the A. minor rather abundantly in the intermediate
elevations of Palma; andit was found by the Messrs. Crotch, during
the summer of 1864, both in Gomera and Hierro—principally on
the blossoms of the Euphorbias.
Fam. BYRRHIDZ.
Genus SYNCALYPTA.
(Dillwyn) Steph., JU. Brit. Ent, iii. 183 (1830).
Syncalypta granulosa, n. sp.
S. obovata, convexa, nigra, setis rigidis parce obsita; prothorace
punctato; elytris (presertim antice et postice) granulatis, leviter
punctato-striatis (punctis levibus, inter se remotis); antennis
pedibusque rufo-ferrugineis.—Long. corp. lin. 1}.
Habitat Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch in editioribus parcissime lecta.
APPENDIX. 29
‘ Three examples of this Syncalypta were taken by the Messrs.
Crotch, during the summer of 1864, from under dry leaves in the
sylvan districts of Gomera. It may at once be known by its obovate
outline ; by its elytra (when their scales are removed) being granu-
lated and subopake, with their striz fine, and but lightly and remotely
punctured; and by the last joint of its antennal club being rounded,
and not much developed.
Fam. HISTERIDA.
Genus ACRITUS.
Le Conte, Proc. Acad. Philadel. iii, 288 (1853).
§ I. Prothorax lined (plus minus punctatd) ante basin impressus.
Acritus gemmula, n. sp.
A, ovalis, castaneus, nitidissimus; prothorace (oculo fortissime ar-
mato) parce et minute punctulato, per marginem ipsissimum
posticum serie punctorum leviter impresso necnon ante basin lined
subpunctata transversd (utrinque evanescente) distincte instructo ;
elytris versus humeros obsoletissime oblique substriatis; sternis
parcissime obsolete subpunctulatis, prosterni striis integris, antice
et postice gradatim subeequaliter arcuatis, mesosterno subsemicir-
culari sed antice paulo truncato, ubique tenuiter marginato, sutura
postica indistineté; pygidio et propygidio parcissime minute sub-
punctulatis ; antennis pedibusque piceo-testaceis, tibiis gracilibus
(anticis vix latioribus, extus minutissime setuloso-ciliatis).—Long.
corp. lin. 4. |
Variat elytris (oculo fortissime armato) parce et levissime oblique
substrigulosis.
Habitat Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch sub truncis laurorum putridis in
montibus excelsis captus.
The diminutive size, oval outline, and highly polished surface of
this little Acritus (which is of a bright castaneous, or chestnut, hue,
with the limbs paler) will at once suffice to distinguish it. Prima
face indeed it is so unlike the ordinary members of the genus that
it was not until I had dissected it carefully that I perceived it to be
an Acritus at all; but the details of its mouth and feet (the hinder
pair of which have, as usual, the first and second articulations com-
pletely confluent inter se) are on the ordinary type, unless indeed
the terminal joint of its maxillary and labial palpi be a trifle longer
and more acute. The proportions of its 7-jointed funiculus, and the
minute inner lobe of its very short maxille, are quite in accordance
with what obtains in the normal Acriti. Several specimens of it
30 APPENDIX.
were captured by the Messrs. Crotch, beneath dead wood, in the
laurel-districts of Gomera—* at the foot of the cataract, above Her-
migua.”
Fam. THROSCIDA.
Genus THROSCUS.
Latreille, Préc. des Caract. 42 (1796).
§ I. Ocult integri.
Throscus latiusculus, n. sp.
7’. obovato-elongatus (antice latiusculus), niger, subnitidus, ubique
crebre et minutissime punctulatus, dense flavescenti-cinereo pu-
bescens ; fronte tenuiter bicostata (costis postice, longe ante basin
evanescentibus) ; prothorace latiusculo, in disco convexo, postice
in medio distincte transversim biimpresso, punctis majoribus sat
argute irrorato; elytris leviter subpunctato-striatis, interstitiis
punctatis ; antennis pedibusque piceo-ferrugineis, tarsis testaceis.
Long. corp. lin. 14-14.
Habitat in Hierro, a DD. Crotch deprehensus.
A Throscus which would seem to be peculiar to Hierro, the most
western of the Canarian islands, where several examples of it were
captured by the Messrs. Crotch. It may be known from the other
species here enumerated by its comparatively broad outline (par-
ticularly in front), dark hue, and rather strongly punctured surface ;
by its frontal costes being much abbreviated behind ; by its prothorax
being relatively wider, and more rounded at the sides; and by its
elytra being somewhat less straightened, and elongated posteriorly.
Throscus elongatulus, n. sp.
T.. preecedenti similis, sed omnino angustior ac magis elongatus, pos-
tice seepius evidentius subdilutior ; costis frontalibus postice minus
abbreviatis (sed vix ad marginem pronoti anticum ductis); pro-
thorace magis conico, ad latera minus rotundato (magis oblique
recto); elytris longioribus, postice magis attenuato-productis ;
punctura paululum subtiliore.—Long. corp. lin. 13-13.
Habitat Teneriffam, Gomeram et Palmam, in sylvaticis humidis
rarissimus.
Likewise Canarian, having been obtained by the Messrs. Crotch
in Gomera (by sifting leaves and rubbish, above Hermigua); and I
captured a few specimens, which I belzeve should be referred to the
same species, in Teneriffe and Palma. It is altogether narrower,
APPENDIX. 31
and proportionately more elongated, than the 7’. latiusculus ; its pro-
thorax is more strictly conical, and rather less widened behind the
middle,—being more straightened obliquely, or less rounded, at the
sides; its elytra are more gradually, and straighily, attenuated (or
lengthened) posteriorly, where also they are usually somewhat more
diluted and rufescent, or less black; its entire punctation is a trifle
finer; and its frontal coste are less abbreviated behind, though
scarcely continued to the anterior edge of the pronotum.
The above diagnosis is drawn out from Gomeran examples; and I
should add that a, Palman one now before me is a little smaller,
browner, and more oval, and has the ridges of its forehead somewhat
more produced posteriorly. Whether those from Teneriffe accord
best with the Palman or the Gomeran forms I am not able to say,
for I have at present no Teneriffan individual for comparison; but
the question is not a very important one, for I do not think that
such minute differences can indicate more, at the utmost, than slight
insular phases of a single species.
The 7’. elongatulus is very closely allied to the Madeiran 7’. integer,
of which I am far from certain that it is more than a geographical
modification, and with which indeed in my late Canarian Catalogue
I actually identified it. I think however it will be more prudent to
keep it separate,—the fact of its frontal keels being less decidedly
lengthened behind, in conjunction with its prothorax being a little
more sparingly punctured, more convex on the disk, and more im-
pressed at the base, and its elytral striae being coarser, rendering it
probable (when its different habitat is taken into account) that it
may perhaps be specifically distinct. Nevertheless if it should prove
ultimately to be a mere variety of the 7’. integer, of course the latter
name will have to be adopted.
Throscus integer.
T. elongato affinis, sed magis brunneus; costis frontalibus postice
minus evanescentibus (usque ad marginem pronoti anticum ductis) ;
prothorace subdensius punctato, in disco vix minus convexo et
basi paulo levius impresso ; a a striis sensim levioribus.—
Long. corp. lin, 1~1?.
Trixagus integer, Woll., Cat. Mad. Col. 82 (1857).
Habitat Maderam sylvaticam, in humidis subeditioribus rarissimus.
Found in the damp laurel-woods of Madeira proper, at a rather
high altitude, where it would appear to be extremely rare. As
already stated, it is very closely allied to the 7. elongatulus of the
32 APPENDIX.
&
Canarian Group, of which perhaps it may be but a geographical
modification. It seems to differ from that insect, principally, in its
frontal costee being less decidedly evanescent behind, or more sharply
produced to the anterior margin of the prothorax; in the latter
being a little more thickly punctured, less convex on the disk, and
less deeply branded at the base; and in its elytral strie being
rather more lightly impressed.
Fam. PTINIDA.
Genus CASOPUS.
Wollaston, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. i. 194 (1862).
Casopus pedatus, n. sp.
C. dilaticolli similis, sed paulo major; prothorace antice minus evi-
denter dilatato; elytris magis inflatis, antice et postice obtusi-
oribus, pilis erectis plerumque subdensius obsitis, distinctius sub-
striato-punctatis, costis 4 basalibus magis elevatis; tarsorum
posticorum masculorum articulo basali magis inflato (sc. maximo).
Long. corp. lin. 13-21.
Habitat Gomeram, & DD. Crotch sat copiose repertus.
Two examples of this Casopus were taken by Dr. Crotch in Gomera
during the spring of 1862; and although I drew attention in my
Canarian Catalogue to a few of the points in which they differed
from the ordinary Teneriffan ones, nevertheless on account of their
being females [ had no opportunity of perceiving the much greater
development of the basal articulation of the two hinder feet of the
male—which indeed is almost as conspicuously enlarged as is the case
even in the C. subcalvus from Hierro. Hence I thought it sufficient
just to mention that the characters which separated the Gomeran
insect from the C. dilaticollis were so few and unimportant (even
though at once appreciable) that I considered it would be unsafe to
record it as more than a “var. y” of that species. But more ex-
tensive material having since been obtained by Dr. Crotch and his
brother, during their late sojourn in Gomera, I am now able to
perceive—not only that the features which had been already alluded
to are more pronounced and constant. than I had anticipated, but
likewise that the first joint of the posterior tarsi of their male sex
is so very much more inflated that I think we must of necessity
regard this Gomeran Casopus as truly and specifically distinct from
its Teneriffan ally.
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Apart from the structural difference just mentioned, the C. pedatus
recedes from the dilaticollis in being on the average a little larger,
in its prothorax being less evidently expanded in front, and in its
elytra being perceptibly rounded (or more globose), with their basal
ridges (or inequalities) rather more developed, and their strix a little
deeper and much more conspicuously punctured.
Genus SPHAERICUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 263 (1854).
Sphericus ambiguus, n. sp.
S. albopicto affinis, sed major ac grossius sculpturatus, prothorace ad
latera paulo magis sed elytris vix minus rotundatis, antennis pedi-
busque crassioribus ac sepius clarioribus.—Long. corp. lin. -11,
Habitat Maderam, & Dom. Bewicke deprehensus.
Although unwilling to establish an additional species amongst -
insects so variable as the Spherici, yet a series of examples now
before me which were taken by the late Mr. Bewicke in Madeira
proper differ so decidedly from all the states of the albopictus hitherto
detected, whilst at the same time there is no possibility of identifying
them with any other member of the genus enumerated in this
volume, that I am compelled in the present instance to do so.
Judging from some of the specimens, the S. ambiguus would appear
to ascend to a larger size than the albopictus; and its limbs, which
are generally of a clearer hue, are thicker and more developed; its
sculpture is coarser; and its prothorax is perhaps a little more
rounded at the sides, whilst its elytra are (if anything) somewhat
less so.
Sphericus marmoratus, n. sp.
S. fusco-niger vel fusco-piceus ; capite prothoraceque dense et rugose
scabrosis, squamis flavescenti-cinereis tectis, hdc parvo, in disco
postico subgibboso; elytris rotundato-ovalibus (antice et postice
subsequaliter acutis), profunde striato-punctatis, transversim irre-
gulariter flavescenti-cinereo squamoso-marmoratis, rarius postice
fasciatis ; antennis pedibusque clare rufo-ferrugineis, flavescenti-
cinereo squamosis.—Long. corp. lin. 7-vix 1}.
Var. (3. rotundata [an species?]. Prothorace etiam densius ac minus
grosse scabroso et postice evidentius canaliculato; elytris sub-
rotundatioribus (7.¢. ad humeros vix minus declivis oblique) ;
antennarum articulis subbrevioribus ac paulo minus robustis.
Habitat Gomeram, saltem in statu typico, var. 3 ad ins. Hierro
pertinente.
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34 APPENDIX.
Taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera and Hierro, during the
summer of 1864. The state, however, which I have regarded as the
typical one belongs to the former of those islands,—the examples
from Hierro (var 3. rotundata) having their elytra just perceptibly
more rounded outwards (or less falling away) at the shoulders, their
prothorax still more densely but less coarsely scabrose (which how-
ever can only be perceived when the pubescence is removed) and
more evidently channelled behind, and their antennal joints a trifle
shorter and less developed. But in spite of these differences (which,
after all, are very slight), I do not believe that the Hierro insect can
be considered more than an insular phasis of the Gomeran one.
Both the Gomeran and Hierro specimens of the Sphericus are
abundantly distinct from all the other species of the Canarian group,
—their rounded and coarsely striate-punctate elytra, which are ob-
scurely marbled transversely with cinereous scales (though seldom
much fasciated behind) being sufficient, even alone, to separate it
from its allies.
Fam. ANOBIADZ.
Genus XYLETINUS.
Latreille, Regn. An. (ed. 2) iv. 483 (1829).
Xyletinus flavicollis, n. sp.
X. rufo-brunneus prothorace flavescentiore, nitidus, minutissime
(oculo fortissime armato) punctulatus ac pube demissé subcinerea
tectus ; antennis pallide brunneus, basi dilutioribus; pedibus pal-
lide testaceis—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Habitat Gomeram, in caulibus Huphorbie canariensis 4 DD. Crotch
lectus.
The discovery of this very minute and interesting Xyletimus, which
is remarkable for its prothorax being of a more or less distinct yel-
lowish tint, is due to the researches of the Messrs. Crotch—who met
with if rather commonly in Gomera, within the decayed stalks of the
Euphorbia canariensis. The last joint of its maxillary palpi is only
feebly securiform, and without any tendency to be excayed along its
inner apical edge; and in this respect, therefore, it is more in ac-
cordance with the normal Xyletini than any of the following species.
Nevertheless, as stated in my observations under the genus Xyletinus,
the scooping-out of the terminal articulation is a character which
varies so much according to the species (and even, as I believe,
APPENDIX. 35
according to the sev) that I do not think it can be regarded, struc-
turally, as of much importance.
Genus ANOBIUM.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 62 (1775).
Anobium impressum, n. sp.
A. elongato-ovatum, nigrum elytris rufo-brunneis, subnitidum,
grosse et parce fulvo-cinereo pilosum; prothorace levi, leviter
granulato, in disco postico obsolete carinato, ad latera subex-
planate marginato, postice in medio lineé transversi impresso ;
elytris subasperato-punctulatis (nec striatis), pone basin sensim
impressis; antennis pedibusque gracilibus, rufo-ferrugineis, illis
presertim in clavé paulo obscurioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 14.
Habitat in Hierro, 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum deprehensum.
A single example of this very distinct little Anobiwm was taken
by the Messrs. Crotch in Hierro, of the Canarian Group. Its elon-
gate-ovate outline, added to its head and prothorax being black
whilst its elytra are reddish-brown, in conjunction with its rather
shining surface (which is sparingly clothed with a coarse fulvo-
cinereous pubescence), the short transverse line with which its pro-
thorax is impressed in the centre behind, its.conspicuously punctured
but unstriated elytra, and its somewhat slender limbs, will at once
separate it from every other species hitherto detected in these At-
lantic islands.
Anobium lyctoides, n. sp.
A, angustum, cylindricum, rufo-brunneum, opacum ubique minu-
tissime et densissime rugulosum (sed haud punctatum), breviter
cinereo-sericeum ; capite obscuriore, oculis magnis sed haud pro-
minentibus; prothorace antice valde producto et ibidem gibboso
subasperato, utrinque in medio lateraliter compresso, ad latera
sinuato et anguste marginato; elytris fere simplicibus (sc. obso-
letissime, vix perspicue, substriatis); antennis, articulo basali ex-
cepto, tarsisque testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Habitat Gomeram, rarissimum. Exemplar unicum ceperunt DD.
Crotch.
The single example from which the above diagnosis has been
drawn out was captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, during
their late sojourn at the Canaries; and in its extremely narrow,
cylindric form, the greatly produced anterior portion of its pronotum,
and its unpunctured surface, it offers so many peculiarities that at
first sight it might almost be supposed to be generically distinct
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36 APPENDIX.
from Anobium. Nevertheless its structural characters are essentially
those of that genus*, though its primd facie aspect has something
in common with the Lycti. Apart from its small size and its very
narrow and cylindrical outline, it is further remarkable for its sur-
face being nearly opake—though. sericeous, and most densely and
minutely roughened (but wnpunctured), and for its elytra being
nearly simple (only ‘the very faintest possible indications of longi-
tudinal striz being just traceable when the insect is viewed obliquely.
Its eyes are extremely large, but not prominent (at least in the sex
now before me); and its prothorax is laterally compressed on either
side in the middle, with its front portion gibbous and much produced
over the forehead.
Anobium oculatum, n. sp. -
A. cylindricum, nigrum vel fusco-nigrum, brevissime et densissime
(in elytris cinereo-) sericeum; oculis magnis; prothorace dense
granulato, in disco postico obsolete gibboso, ad latera marginato ;
elytris levissime striato-crenatis; antennis pedibusque elongatis,
robustis, picescentioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 23.
Habitat Gomeram, in Euphorbia emortua i DD. Crotch semel captum.
This large, dark, and very cylindrical Anobiwmn—which has its
eyes greatly developed, its elytra most lightly crenate-striated and
densely clothed with a very minute cinereous pubescence, and its
limbs rather long and robust—was detected in Gomera by the
Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian expedition. It appears,
from a note now before me, to have been taken out of a ‘sweet
Euphorbia.”
Fam. BOSTRICHIDE.
Genus XYLOPERTHA.
Guérin, Ann, de la Soe. Ent. de France, Bull. 17 (1845).
Xylopertha ficicola, n. sp.
X. in medio glabra, postice flavescenti-pubescens; capite nigro, in
limbo longissime fulvo-barbato; prothorace clare rufo-ferrugineo,
antice mucronibus magnis asperato et ibidem pilis tenuibus lon-
gissimis erectis obsito, postice nitidissimo, fere quasi impunctato
(sed oculo fortiter armato parcissime et minute asperato-punctu-
* In the (sole remaining) antenna of the specimen before me I can count but
five minute joints (instead of six) between the second one and the elongate tri-
articulated club; but as the antenna is broken, I have little doubt that the first
of these diminutive articulations (at which point the fracture occurred) has been
lost. :
ae
APPENDIX. 37
lato); elytris antice saturate infuscato-testaceis, postice parum
subito obscurioribus, vix subseriatim punctatis (punctis postice
magnis, antice paulatim minutioribus), ad apicem subito et argute
retusis (parte truncata deplanata, margine laterali in elytris sin-
gulis gradatim elevato sed ante apicem recurvum acuminatum
abrupte terminato, per suturam presertim in medio elevata); an-
tennis pedibusque testaceis, ilarum clava tibiisque (saltem anticis)
obscurioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 23-23.
Habitat Gomeram, in ligno Fict vetuste 4 DD. Crotch copiose collecta.
This is the largest of the three Xyloperthe here enumerated ; it
is also more brightly coloured (its dark and pale parts, at any rate
on the elytra, being more rigidly defined), and likewise less clothed
with a decumbent yellowish pubescence,—its central region, namely
the hinder half of the prothorax (which is even still more minutely
punctulated) and the anterior half of the elytra, being glabrous.
But, apart from these and other distinctions, the X. ficccola may
readily be known from its Atlantic allies by the retuse apical portion
of its elytra, which is much more abrupt and obliquely flattened
(and therefore better defined), having its lateral rim gradually raised
to within a short distance of the apex (which is itself acuminated,
divaricate, and recurved), and there suddenly terminated.
The discovery of the X. ficicola is due to the researches of the
Messrs. Crotch, who detected it in Gomera, during their late expe-
dition to the Canaries,—where I am informed by Mr. G. R. Crotch
that a considerable series of it, which are now before me, were bred
by them from the decayed wood of an old fig-tree.
Xylopertha barbifrons,
X. precedenti similis, sed brevior, grossius pubescens (etiam in medio
parce sericeo-yestita) et colore omnino obscuriore (etiam partibus
pallidioribus magis suffusis infuscatis) ; vertice densius penicillato ;
prothorace postice paulo minus polito et ibidem densius ac multo
evidentius asperato-punctato (quasi fere granulato); elytrorum
parte retusé multo minus abruptaé minusque deplanata, in elytris
singulis nodulo parvo obscuro costiformi laterali ante medium
terminata (sed margine laterali haud elevato), apice vix producto,
vix bipartito, vix recurvo; tarsis (saltem intermediis) etiam sub-
longioribus, s¢. longissimis.—Long. corp. lin. vix 2.
Xylopertha barbifrons, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 252 (1864).
Habitat Palmam, rarissima. In intermediis specimen unicum collegi.
Likewise a Canarian Xylopertha, but one of which I have seen
hitherto only a single specimen—which was captured by myself in
38 APPENDIX.
the island of Palma. This example (from which the above corrected
diagnosis has been drawn out) cannot possibly be referred to the
preceding species ; and if it be a normal one of its kind, I feel-equally
satisfied that it cannot be regarded as any local modification of the
Madeiran X. barbata—to which, however, it is more akin than to
the sficicola. From the latter it may at once be known by being
smaller, relatively shorter, more thickly and coarsely pubeseent (even
its central region being sparingly clothed with a decumbent cinereous,
or fulvo-cinereous, silken pile), and of an obscurer hue—its dark and
paler portions being more suffused, and therefore less defined ; by its
head being more densely pencillated; by the hinder half of its pro-
thorax being much more evidently roughened with asperated punc-
tules; and by the retuse apex of its elytra being much less flattened
obliquely and less abrupt, with the lateral rim wnraised (only a small
medial part of it, forming an obscure tubercle, being elevated), and
with the apex considerably less produced, less recurved, and less
divaricate.
From the Madeiran species it would seem to differ principally in
being relatively shorter and a little more densely pubescent, in the
hinder half of its prothorax being more distinctly asperate-punctu-
late, and in its retuse elytral apex having the central part less raised
and less thickened. Its intermediate tarsi appear to be extremely
long.
Xylopertha barbata.
X. ficicole similis, sed paulo minor densiusque pubescens (etiam in
medio parce vestita); prothorace antice nigrescentiore necnon etiam
grossius mucronato, postice paulo evidentius subdensiusque aspe-
rato-punctulato; elytrorum parte retusi multo minus abrupta
minusque deplanata, in elytris singulis nodulo parvo laterali ante
apicem (necnon interdum altero obscuriore costiformi medio) ter-
minata, apice vix producto, vix bipartito, vix recurvo, per suturam
in medio etiam magis elevata et ibidem conspicue bipartité.—Long.
corp. lin. 2-33.
Enneadesmus barbatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 359 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, inter lignum aridum vetustum haud procul ab
urbe Funchalensi 4 Dom, E. Leacock primo reperta.
Obs.—Species X. barbifronti affinis, sed longior, paulo minus
grosse pubescens ac letius colorata; vertice minus dense penicil-
lato; prothorace antice etiam grossius mucronato et postice minus
asperato-punctulato; elytrorum suturé in medio partis retuse
magis elevata, magis incrassaté, et magis bipartita; tarsis inter-
mediis vix minus elongatis.
APPENDIX. 39
A Madeiran species which was first detected by Mr. E. Leacock,
at a low elevation, in his garden at the Quinta de Sao Joao, near
Funchal ; and which was subsequently found by the late Mr. Bewicke,
amongst some old wood in a shed (or out-house) at the Praia Formosa,
as well as at the Quinta da Palmeira. The characters which separate
it from its two Canarian allies will readily be gathered both from
the diagnosis and from the observations which I have already given.
Suffice it therefore to add that the very coarsely mucronated anterior
region of its prothorax, and the fact of the retuse apex of its elytra
haying the central part of the raised suture greatly thickened, ele-
vated, and conspicuously bepartite, are amongst the most important
of the features which serve to characterize it.
Genus RHIZOPERTHA.
Stephens, Ii, Brit. Ent. iii. 354 (1830).
Rhizopertha bifoveolata.
Z. breviter cylindrica, piceo-ferruginea, subopaca ; prothorace magno,
subgloboso, valde convexo, scabroso, necnon antice mucronibus
fortiter asperato, ad basin foveolis duabus mediis impresso ; elytris
confertim punctatis (haud striatis), ad apicem integris; antennis
longiusculis, robustis.—Long. corp. lin. vix 1%.
Rhyzopertha bifoveolata, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist, ii. 409 (1858).
Habitat Maderam, ex alienis certe introducta. Etiam in urbe ipsa
Funchalensi, inter farinam Americanam (?), plurima exemplaria
collegit M. Park.
Fam. CIOIDA.
Genus CIS.
Latreille, Préc. des Caract. 50 (1796).
Cis cucullatus, n. sp.
C. subovato-cylindricus, elongatulus, ferrugineus, setulis brevissimis
subdemissis pallidioribus sat dense vestitus ; prothorace subopaco,
alutaceo, dense punctato, antice valde producto; elytris subnitidis,
dense subruguloso-punctatis (nec punctis nec setulis seriatim dis-
positis) ; antennis pedibusque pallidioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Mas clypeo tuberculis binis mediis obtusis minus elevatis approxi-
matis incrassato.
Habitat Gomeram, & DD. Crotch parcissime lectus.
The three examples from which the above diagnosis has been
compiled were captured by the Messrs. Crotch, during the summer of
40 APPENDIX.
1864, in Gomera. The species which they represent is exceedingly
distinct from the few other members of the genus which have
hitherto been detected in these Atlantic islands. It may be known
by its small size and rather narrow elongate outline (which is just
perceptibly attenuated in front), by its ferruginous hue and densely
punctured surface (neither the punctures nor the minute sete having
any tendency on the elytra to be disposed in longitudinal rows), and
by the clypeus of its male sex being thickened in the centre into
a pair of obtuse (or but slightly raised), approwimated, medial
tubercles.
Cis puncticollis.
C’. cylindricus, niger, setulis brevibus suberectis pallidioribus obsitus ;
prothorace convexo, subopaco, alutaceo, argute punctulato, antice
minus producto; elytris subnitidis, subseriatim punctatis punctis-
que minoribus intermediis irroratis ; antennis pedibusque pallidi-
oribus.—Long. corp. lin. ?-1.
Mas clypeo utrinque in processum brevem sublamelliformem vix
angulatim producto.
Cis puncticollis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 860 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, in castanetis longe supra urbem Funchalensem a
Dom. Bewicke olim repertus; necnon etiam in pinetis Teneriffte
parce ceperunt DD. Crotch.
Fam. TOMICIDA.
Genus APHANARTHRUM.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 292 (1854).
Aphanarthrum tuberculatum, n. sp.
A. Jube affine, sed minus, angustius, pube breviore ac multo minus
densi vestitum; prothorace subalutaceo (minus nitido), paulo
crebrius punctato, punctis (oculo fortissime armato) majoribus
(minus argute simplicibus).—Long. corp. lin, #-11.
Habitat in ins. Hierro, inter Huphorbias emortuas 4 DD, Crotch re-
pertum.
Captured abundantly by the Messrs. Crotch in the island of Hierro,
the most western of the Canarian Group. In the distinct tubercles .
at the apex of its pronotum, and rather densely clothed surface, it
approaches the A. Jube; nevertheless it is smaller and narrower
than that insect (some of the specimens descending to a comparatively
diminutive size), its pubescence is a little shorter, and its prothorax
APPENDIX. ae
is not only more alutaceous (or less shining) but is somewhat more
thickly punctured,—the punctures when viewed beneath the micro-
scope being invariably of a different character, or larger and less
simple. These features moreover are so constant that, after an ac-
curate examination of an extensive series of specimens, I cannot
believe that the present Aphanarthrum could possibly be regarded
as any state of the A. Juba, which seems to retain its essential
characteristics in Lanzarote, Grand Canary, and Gomera (the only
islands in which it has been observed) free from any appreciable
change.
Aphanarthrum canescens, n. sp.
A. nigrum, subopacum, pilis brevibus argenteo-cinereis demissis dense
vestitum ; prothorace subrotundato, grosse alutaceo punctisque
obscuris levissimis irrorato, apice concolori; elytris dense sed haud
grosse subseriatim punctatis, obscure prunneo-ochreis (rarius
brunneo-testaceis), fasciis duabus nigris (sepius magnis suffusis
et interdum fere confluentibus) obscurius ornatis ; pedibus piceo-
testaceis, vel etiam testaceo-piceis.—Long. corp. lin. 1-vix 1.
a. (status typicus). Paulo major, prothorace ad apicem 2- (vel 4-)
undulato-subplicato (vix evidenter tuberculato).
(3. simplex. Prothorace apice integro, aut interdum granulis duobus
minutissimis egerrime observandis armato.
Habitat (in statu “ a’) Gomeram et (in statu “ 8”) Canariam Gran-
dem, inter Euphorbias emortuas ’ DD. Crotch copiosissime
deprehensum.
The rather shortly cylindric outline and obscure colouring of this
Aphanarthrum, which is densely clothed with an abbreviated, decum-
bent, whitish-cinereous, or almost silvery pile, and in which the elytral
fascie are usually so much enlarged and suffused that they cover the
greater portion of the surface (which in some of the darker examples
is, consequently, almost black), will sufficiently distinguish it. Its pro-
thorax (which is closely and coarsely alutaceous, with the additional
punctules exceedingly light and shallow) is a good deal rounded off
behind, and concolorous at the apex, where it is armed (in the state
from Gomera, which I have treated as the normal one) with two
very minute tubercles ; and its legs are generally more or less dark-
ened, The specimens however from Grand Canary have the pair of
granuliform tubercles on the front edge of their pronotum obsolete,
being only now and then just appreciable even beneath the micro-
scope ; but I can see nothing about them to warrant the belief that
they are specifically distinct from the Gomeran ones,—and particularly
42, APPENDIX.
so, since the development of these small prothoracie excrescences is
eminently variable in all the species which possess them *,
Aphanarthrum pygmeum, n. sp.
A, minutissimum, nigrum (vel fusco-nigrum), subopacum, pilis bre-
vibus subdemissis subalbido-cinereis parce vestitum ; prothorace
basi latiusculo, apice attenuato acutiusculo et ibidem seepius ferru-
gineo ac plus minus evidenter subrecurve biplicato-incrassato (vix
bituberculato), alutaceo et levissime parceque punctulato necnon
antice sat grosse marginato; elytris subseriatim punctatis et grosse
transversim rugulosis, seepius vix dilutioribus (i. e. fasciis obsoletis,
omnino suffusis) sed interdum obscure brunneo-ochreis in limbo
fasciaque media dentata suffuse nigrescentibus.—Long. corp. lin. 3.
Var. B. laticollis.. Vix major, prothorace basi paulo latiore, apicem
versus Vix minus grosse asperato, ad apicem ipsissimum subdistine-
tius biplicato. [Ins. Palma. |
Habitat Teneriffam et Gomeram, in caulibus Huphorbice canariensis
putridis 4 DD. Crotch repertum. Var. 3, 4 meipso capta, ad
ins. Palmam pertinet.
The most minute of all the Aphanarthra hitherto detected, and
one which was captured during the summer of 1864 by the Messrs.
Crotch (within the rotten stalks of the Huphorbia canariensis) both
in Teneriffe and Gomera. I had however myself previously taken
a single example in the island of Palma, which I think does not
differ sufficiently from those of the Messrs. Crotch to be regarded as
more than a slight insular modification of the same species, though,
on account of its being immature, and from want of material for
compiling a satisfactory diagnosis, I thought it safer to ignore it
altogether in my Canarian Catalogue.
In its general colour and rather short subdecumbent pubescence,
as well as in its prothorax being usually ferruginous at the apex
(where it has a tendency, more or less expressed in different indivi-
duals, to be somewhat subrecurved and minutely incrassated, though
scarcely tuberculated, into a sort of bipartite plait), the 4. pygmaum
* Considering how liable these prothoracic tubercles are to be more or less
developed in unquestionably the same species, it is barely possible that the two
immature examples (from Lanzarote) which in my Canarian Catalogue I described
under the name of A. armatum may represent some insular state of the canescens
in which those minute processes are much more apparent than is the case even
in the Gomeran individuals; for the great enlargement of their elytral fascia,
which are so nearly suffused over the entire surface that there is merely a paler
region behind the base, is quite in accordance with some of the darker specimens
of the canescens. Nevertheless, until further material has been obtained from
Lanzarote, it certainly would be most unsafe to regard the armatum (which has
several small characteristics of its own) as anything but truly distinct.
APPENDIX. 43
has more.in common with the canariense than with any of the other
species; nevertheless it is scarcely more than a third the size. of
that insect, its prothorax is relatively a little wider at the base, and
its elytra are much obscurer in hue (being often almost black), and
even in paler specimens seem to have their hinder fascia obsolete,—
being, however, gradually (though indistinctly) darkened, or clouded,
towards the lateral margins,
Aphanarthrum bicinctum.
A, nigrum, pilis erectis longiusculis cinereis vestitum ; prothorace
alutaceo et dense punctato, apice fere simplici (plus minus minu-
tissime bituberculato) ; elytris subseriatim punctatis ac transversim
rugulosis, plus minus brunneo-ochreis (rarius testaceo-ochreis),
fasciis duabus nigris (una sc, magna dentata et altera subpostica)
ornatis ; antennis pedibusque piceo-testaceis.—Long. corp. lin, #~1.
a. Minus, subnitidum; prothorace ad apicem ipsissimum sepius
anguste ferrugineo ; elytris lete ochreis, fasciis plerumque angustis
et argute determinatis. [Ins. Lanzarota et Fuerteventura. |
B. obsitwm. Paulo major ; prothorace,vix longiore, ad apicem sepius
concolori et paulo evidentius tuberculato ; elytris plus minus brun-
neo-ochreis, fasciis plerumque majoribus. [Ins. Canaria Grandis. |
y: vestitum. Paulo major quam status , sublatius, subopacius ac
sensim densius pubescens; elytris brunneo-ochreis, fasciis ple-
raey magnis suffusis; et colore omnino obscuriore. Ee Tene-
riffa. |
Aphanarthrum bicinctum, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 165 (1860).
— — , Id., Cat. Can, Col. 260 (1864).
Habitat in Lanzarota, Fuerteventura, Canaria et Teneriffi, Huphorbias
emortuas destruens.
I have given a corrected diagnosis of this Aphanarthrum, inasmuch
as the more extensive material (collected principally by the Messrs.
Crotch) which I have lately inspected would seem to imply that there
are at least three (if not more) tolerably appreciable phases of it, or
insular modifications, The state “a” (from Lanzarote and Fuerte-
ventura) might well be supposed at first sight to be specifically dis-
tinct from (at all events extreme examples of) the state “ y” (from
Teneriffe) ; but when the two are carefully inspected with the aid of
the“ 3” (from Grand Canary), the case is completely altered, and I am
satisfied that they are all mere forms of a single rather plastic species.
Genus LIPARTHRUM.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad. 294 (1854).
44 APPENDIX.
Liparthrum nigrescens, n. sp.
ZL. cylindricum, nitidiusculum, nigrum elytris (presertim postice)
picescentioribus, pilis subdemissis pallidioribus parce vestitum ;
prothorace alutaceo et granulis sat grossis parce irrorato, antice
tuberculis paulo majoribus (sed minutis) adsperso; elytris levis-
sime lateque subseriatim punctatis (punctis inter se valde remotis)
ac paulo rugulosis; antennis tarsisque saturate testaceis; femo-
ribus tibiisque piceis.—Long. corp. lin. 2-1.
Liparthrum bituberculatum, Woll., Cat, Can. Col. [nec Ins, Mad. ae
265 (1864).
Habitat Teneriffam, in locis editioribus rarissimum.
Obs.—L. bituberculato Maderensi certe distinctum, differt corpore
subangustiore nitidiore obscuriore pilisque longioribus graciliori-
bus ac minus erectis vestito, prothorace alutaceo granulisque sat
magnis parce adsperso, elytris postice gradatim picescentiori-
‘ bus ac levius subseriatim punctatis (punctis inter se multo magis
remotis).
In my Canarian Catalogue I regarded this Zeparthrum as conspe-
cific with the Z, bituberculatum of Madeira, but the inspection of
further material obtained subsequently by the Messrs. Crotch has
convinced me that it cannot be referred to that species. And this
is the more evident through the fact of its being extremely distinct
from the LZ. curtum, whereas I am far from satisfied that the bitu-
berculatum is in reality more than a rather large and dark state of
the latter. The L. nigrescens seems to differ from the bituberculatum
(and therefore ad fortiori, from the curtum) in being relatively a little
narrower, darker, and more shining ; in its pubescence being longer,
finer (or less setiform), and less erect; in its prothorax being beset
with larger granules; and in its elytral strie being more lightly
impressed, and more distantly punctured—the punctures being ex-
tremely remote from each other.
’ Liparthrum bicaudatum, n. sp.
L. breviter subcylindricum, piceo- vel fusco-nigrum et setis brevibus
crassis rigidis griseis (in elytris seriatim) obsitum ; prothorace
leviter vix subruguloso sed antice inarmato; elytris grosse striato-
punctatis (punctis magnis), interstitiis alternis leviter sed secundo
(a sutura) multo magis elevatis, hdc sc. valde costato et postice
gradatim in nodum maximum crassum retrorsus producto; tibiis
omnibus (etiam anticis) versus apicem externum circa 4-spinulosis.
—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Habitat Gomeram, in ramulis Huphorbiarum (nisi fallor balsamifere,
sed forsan regis-Jube) 4 W. D. Crotch copiose repertum.
APPENDIX. 45
_ The very remarkable elytra of this little wood-borer, the second
interstice of which (from the suture) is not only more elevated than
the remaining alternate ones but is gradually raised behind into an
enormously developed obtuse ridge which terminates (on each elytron)
in a thick backwardly-projecting nodule, give it so extraordinary an
appearance that (before dissection) I had imagined it would consti-
tute the type of an undoubtedly new genus, closely related to Lipar-
thrum. An accurate examination, however, of its structure does
not warrant its being separated from that group—the essential fea-
tures of which, with the sole exception of its subapically dentate
- anterior tibis, it entirely possesses. Thus, the exact proportions of
its guadriarticulate feet and 4-jointed funiculus, as well as the fact
of the inner terminal angle of its tibie being produced into a long
subflexuose spine (or lobe), are in accordance with the normal Li-
parthra—which indeed in its general aspect, apart from the specific
peculiarity of its elytral prominences, it precisely resembles ; so
that I should regard the construction of its front tibise and elytra as
the mere trivial features (important though they be) which charac-
terize it as a species. .
The L. bicaudatwm was taken, in abundance, during the summer
of 1864, by Dr. Crotch (and subsequently by his brother also), near
Hermigua in Gomera,—where it appears to be attached to the “ twigs
of the sweet Huphorbia”’ (which is probably the E. balsamifera,
though possibly the regis-Jube).
- Fam. HYLESINIDE.
Genus HYLURGUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins. ii. 274 (1807).
Hylurgus destruens, n. sp.
H., nitidus, pilis erectis mollibus presertim in prothorace obsitus,
' niger vel piceo-niger, elytris ferrugineis vel piceo-ferrugineis ;
capite prothoraceque parce punctatis, illo lato, crasso, antice in
medio argute carinato; elytris valde transversim rugulosis, punc-
. tato-striatis, striis versus basin et suturam sat profundis, apice
subretusis et parce leviter asperatis; antennis tarsisque rufo-tes-
taceis, femoribus tibiisque nigro-piceis.—Long. corp. lin. 23-23.
Variat (immaturus) colore omnino ferrugineo.
Hylurgus piniperda, Woll. [nec Linn.], Ins. Mad. 308 (1854).
— —, Hd., Cat. Mad. Col, 99 (1857).
Habitat Maderam australem, sub cortice necnon in ligno Pini rarior.
46 | APPENDIX.
Obs.—Species H. piniperde affinis, sed major, crassior, in elytris
semper (interdum in toto corpore) plus minus ferrugineus, elytris
grossius transversim rugosis, antennis omnino pallidis, capitulo
longiore acutiore, tibiis sensim latioribus extus magis spinulosis,
tarsis sublongioribus. _
Found sparingly, at rather low elevations, in Madeira proper,—
principally, I believe, if not entirely, under the bark of pine-trees.
I have not, myself, ever met with it; but it has been taken, in the
vicinity of Funchal, by Mr. Leacock and the late Mr. Bewicke.
In the < Ins. Mad.,’ as well as in my Madeiran Catalogue, I referred
this Hylurgus to the common European H. piniperda; but I had
not compared the species very rigidly, and there can be no doubt
that it is in reality quite distinct from that insect. It differs from
the piniperda in being on the average a little larger and thicker,
and in its elytra (which are more coarsely rugulose) being always,
and often indeed its entire body, more or less ferruginous. Its
antennee are totally pale, with their club somewhat longer and more
acute; its tibie are rather broader and more spinulose; and its
feet are a trifle longer.
Fam. CURCULIONID.
Genus ACALLES,
Schonherr, Cure. Disp, Meth, 295 (1826).
Acalles fortunatus.
A, squamis albido- et nigro-brunneis lete variegatus; prothorace
ad latera rotundato, ante medium setoso-bituberculato, albido-
brunneo, basi utrinque obscuriore; elytris versus apicem valde
sed breviter coarctatis, carinis interruptis nodulisque setosis in-
structis, nigro-brunneis sed basi in medio, ad latera, necnon in
fascia postmedia hastaté plus minus evidenter albido-brunneis, et
utrinque ante medium plagula niveaé sepius irroratis; antennis
rufo-ferrugineis ; pedibus brunneo-albido squamosis, tibiis lete
nigro-annulatis.—Long. corp. lin. 2-33.
Acalles fortunatus, Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 286 (1864).
Habitat in Gomera et Hierro, 4 DD. Crotch intra caules Hwphorbi-
arum coplose repertus.
I have thought it desirable to give afresh diagnosis of this Acalles,
compiled from additional material obtained by the Messrs. Crotch in
Gomera and Hierro, that I may be the better able to indicate in
what particulars the following (closely allied) species differs from it.
APPENDIX. a
Acalles senilis.
A. preecedenti similis, sed paulo minor, rostro (in utroque sexu) sub-
graciliore et vix levius punctato, in maribus sensim breviore, pro-
thorace etiam rugosius punctato, elytris postice vix minus breviter
coarctatis, antice magis suffuse albido-brunneo squamosis, necnon
ante fasciam postmediam parte centrali nigrescentiore, magis de-
terminata (sed parva), seepius ornatis, antennis tarsisque paulo.
clarioribus (lete rufo-ferrugineis), his sensim gracilioribus.—Long.
corp. lin, 2-3, .
Acalles senilis, Woll., Cat, Can. Col. 288 (1864).
Habitat in Gomeraé et Hierro, 4 meipso semel tantum sed 4 DD.
Crotch sat copiose in ligno Fic vetustee deprehensus.
A single (small) example of this Acalles was taken by myself,
during February 1858, near Valverde, in Hierro ; but the species has
since been found, rather abundantly, by the Messrs. Crotch, in that
island and Gomera,—in the latter of which they bred a considerable
series of it from the rotten wood of an old fig-tree. Itis very closely
allied to the A. fortunatus ; nevertheless, apart from its difference of
habit (that insect being attached to the Huphorbia piscatoria), it has, I
think, sufficient characters of its own (even though variable in them-
selves) to remove all doubt as to its specific distinctness. Thus it
is on the average a little smaller than the fortunatus; its rostrum (in
both sexes) is just perceptibly slenderer and less deeply punctured,
and in the males appreciably shorter; its prothorax when denuded
of the scales will be seen to be even still more roughly punctured ;
its elytra are rather less shortly contracted behind, more uniformly
clothed with whitish-brown scales in front, and with the dark ones
which bound (anteriorly) the postmedial hastate fascia both blacker
and more concentrated (so as generally to form a small, central,
more or less conspicuous postmedial patch) ; and its antenne and feet
(the latter of which are perhaps somewhat slenderer) are usually of
a clearer or more testaceous hue.
Genus TORNEUMA.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. v. 453 (1860).
Corpus parvum, angustulum, subovato-fusiforme, subtus late longi-
tudinaliter impressum (7. ¢. per metasternum abdominisque seg-
menta primum et secundum late concavum), ubique (subtus et
supra) granulis (aut potius squamis granuliformibus) magnis valde
depressis scabrosis tectum, sed haud (nisi oculo fortissime armato)
setosum: capite in cavo prothoracico usque ad rostri basin im-
merso; oculis nullis; rostro fere ut in gen. Acalles, sc. ad basin
leviter rotundato-subdilatato et superne quasi capite articulato,
48 APPENDIX.
in canaliculam pectoralem profundam (inter coxas anticas termi-
natam) arcte applicando; scrobe profunda, subrecta, ‘ad latera
rostri posité, necnon ad basin ejus ipsam ducté atque ibidem
abrupte terminataé: prothorace ovato-subconico: scutello vix (vel
potius haud) observando ; elytris subellipticis, connatis: alis nullis.
Antenne ante medium rostri inserts; scapo subrecto, paulatim
clavato ; funiculo 7-art®, art? 1™° paulo longiore, vix latiore, reli-
quis parvis, inter se arcte adpressis, longitudine subsqualibus,
latitudine vix crescentibus ; capitulo 4-annulato. Pedes robusti,
antici ad basin paululum, intermedi latius, et postici latissime
distantes: femoribus muticis: tbiis subrectis, extus preesertim
versus apicem sensim pilosis, ad apicem in uncum deflexum pro-
ductis: tarsis brevibus, angustis, pseudotetrameris, wnguiculis
minutissimis.
As my diagnosis of this extraordinary little genus was published
in the ‘Ann. of Nat. Hist.,’ I have thought it desirable to compile
one afresh for the sake of incorporating it into this Catalogue. The
two very closely allied species which compose it are certainly most
anomalous in structure,—their total freedom from eyes, and the fact
of their bodies being impressed beneath with a very wide longitudinal
concavity (which extends through the metasternum and the first and
second abdominal segments), in conjunction with their short sub-
filiform feet and exceedingly minute claws, giving them a character
essentially their own. Their antennsz are implanted between the
middle and apex of the rostrum, the latter of which is received into
a deep pectoral groove (terminating between the anterior coxe) ;
and their surfaces (except under a high power of the microscope)
are free from sete and hairs, but are densely covered with large
and exceedingly depressed scale-like granules (or, more properly,
perhaps, granuliform scales). Their rostra are formed on nearly
the same type as that which obtains in Acalles,—the members of
which genus will, I believe, be found, on the whole, to be their
nearest known allies.
Torneuma orbatum, n. sp.
7. angustulum, rufo-ferrugineum, subnitidum ; rostro utrinque (pre-
sertim postice) longitudinaliter sulcato et ibidem profunde pune-
tato; elytris tenuissime striatis et (oculo fortiter armato) parce
ac brevissime longitudinaliter cinereo-setulosis ; antennis rufo-
testaceis.— Long. corp. lin. 13.
Habitat Gomeram, rarissimum, Inter lignum putridum in lauretis
humidis editioribus exemplaria duo ceperunt DD. Crotch.
Obs.—A. T’. eeco Maderensi differt corpore vix minore, angus-
APPENDIX. 49
tiore, depressiore, pallidiore, et minus opaco; rostro vix subgraci-
liore ; prothorace sensim breviore, integro (7. e. nullo modo pone
apicem subconstricto) ; elytris paululum minus ovatis, per margi-
nem basalem ne subincrassatis quidem, et setulis paulo longioribus
(tamen brevissimis, minutissimis) longitudinaliter obsitis ; pedibus
subbrevioribus; antennarum capitulo paulo minus abrupto et
magis breviter ovato (minus oval).
Two examples of this interesting little blind Curculionid were
taken by the Messrs. Crotch, during their late Canarian expedition,
at a high altitude on the mountains of Gomera,—from beneath
rotten wood, in the laurel-district above Hermigua. They are so
nearly allied:to my unique 7’. cecum, which I captured (in 1858)
under the trunk of a felled cherry-tree at the bottom of the Curral
das Freiras in Madeira that I cannot feel entirely satisfied that they
are more than the exponents of a geographical state of the same
species—a point which can only be decided by a critical examination
of further material from both Groups. Until, however, additional
evidence has been obtained, I think it would be extremely rash to
treat the combination of minute differences which the two Canarian
individuals present (when compared with the Madeiran one) as
absolutely indicative of no more than a local, or insular, phasis of
the 7. cecum.
Regarding therefore the individuals now before me as typical of
the two species, the 7’. orbatum appears to be a trifle smaller, nar-
rower, paler, more depressed, and less opake than the cecum; its
rostrum is just perceptibly slenderer; its prothorax is appreciably
shorter, and free from even the faintest rudiment of the transverse
constriction behind the apex, which seems to be (as in Acalles) more
or less evident in the 7’. cecum; its elytra are a trifle less ovate,
with their extreme basal margin not in the least degree thickened,
and with the diminutive setx, or abbreviated hairs, with which
they are longitudinally studded, (although thus short and minute)
decidedly longer than is the case in that insect ; its legs are perhaps
somewhat less developed; and its antennal club is more obovate (or »
less oval), and not quite so abrupt.
Genus MAGDALIS.
Germar, in Ann. Wetter. i. 130 (1819).
Magdalis barbicornis.
M. angustula, subopaca, nigra, antennis clava (in maribus longis-
sima) nigrescente excepta rufo-testaceis ; prothorace ineequali, sat
d
50 APPENDIX.
profunde punctato; elytris vix nitidioribus, profunde crenato-
striatis, in interstitiis minutissime transversim striguloso-rugatis ;
femoribus muticis.—Long. corp. lin. 14.
Rhina barbicornis, Lat., Hist. Nat. xi. 103 (1803).
Magdalis barbicornis, Germ., Ins. Spec. i. 192 (1824).
Habitat Maderam, ad folia pomorum 4 C. Wolff, M.D., reperta.
Two examples of this European Magdalis have been taken in
Madeira proper by Dr. C. Wolff, of Bonn, who informed me that he
obtained them by beating the foliage of some pear-trees at about
two miles from Funchal. In general contour and aspect, as well as
in its totally unarmed femora, the M. barbicornis is closely allied to
the common M. pruni; but, apart from minor distinctions, it may
easily be known from that insect by its antenne having their
funiculus (as well as the scape) rufo-testaceous, and the male clava
greatly elongated and more pubescent. Its elytra likewise have
their strie rather less coarsely punctured, or crenated, and their
interstices (when viewed under a high magnifying power) densely
strigulose transversely *.
Genus ALOPHUS.
Schinherr, Cure. Disp. Meth. 166 (1826).
(Subgenus Rhytidoma, Woll.)
Alophus alternans, n. sp.
A. fusco-niger, squamulis flavo-fuscis dense tectus, et setulis brevibus
demissis pallidioribus parcissime (in elytris in interstitiis solum,
presertim alternis) irroratus; rostro elongato, supra necnon ad
latera longitudinaliter sulcato; prothorace parvo, subcylindrico-
conico, profunde sed parce punctato (punctis magnis), canalicula
centrali valde profunda (in medio lata, sed antice et postice attenu-
até) impresso, versus latera subdensius squamoso; elytris oblongis
(ad latera in medio subparallelis), prothorace parum latioribus,
profunde seriatim punctatis (punctis maximis), interstitiis alternis
valde elevato-costatis, ante apicem (subretusum) macula magna
communi transversa dentataé paulo pallidiore ornatis; funiculi
articulo 2” primo sensim longiore.—Long. corp. lin. 4%.
Habitat in montibus excelsis Gomere, 4 DD. Crotch semel captus.
The single example from which the above diagnosis has been
* I am indebted to Mr. Rye for well-examined types of two of the allied
species of Magdalis, and also for the suggestion that the Madeiran one was pro-
bably identical with the barbicornis of Latreille. A careful comparison of it
with Schonherr’s diagnosis of the latter leaves no doubt whatever that Mr. Rye’s
supposition is correct.
APPENDIX. §t
compiled being slightly rubbed, I cannot tell whether it ought not
to have a patch of paler scales (of the same colour as the subapical
fascia) on the fore disk of each elytron; for, judging from the
analogy of allied forms, I should conclude such to be the case.
Whether, also, it be a true Alophus may perhaps be doubtful,—its
much larger size, very deeply sculptured surface, and longitudinally
suleated rostrum seeming to separate it from, at all events, the
European A. triguttatus: but, be this as it may, I think that it is at
any rate congeneric with the A. magnificus of Teneriffe ; so that I
have given them a subgeneric name, in the event of it being found
desirable hereafter to regard them as members of a distinct group.
The A. alternans was captured by the Messrs. Crotch at a very
high elevation in Gomera, during the summer of 1864, “‘ by beating
Sedum on Monte Fuerte (above Hermigua).”
Genus LAPAROCERUS,
Schonherr, Gen. et Spec, Cure. ii. 530 (1854).
Laparocerus undulatus.
L. subgracilis, niger, pube brevi demiss4 viridi-cinere&é parce varie-
gatus sed pilis superadditis fere carens; capite vix sculpturato,
oculis ovalibus prominentibus, rostro longiusculo subgracili apicem
versus sensim dilatato; prothorace parce et profunde punctato,
obsolete carinato, in disco postico leviter biimpresso; elytris pro-
funde punctato-striatis, obsolete undulato-ineequalibus ; antennis
ferrugineis, elongatis, gracillimis, articulo 2°° tertio sensim lon-
giore.—Long, corp. lin. 33.
Mas pedibus robustis; tibiis longissime pilosis, anticis ad apicem
valde et subito incurvis, posticis apicem versus facile dilatatis,
intus pone medium usque ad apicem late emarginatis, angulo in-
terno exstante, externo rotundato valde setuloso; tarsis latis.
Feem. adhuc latet.
Laparocerus undulatus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 532 (1862).
Habitat in sylvaticis Madere excelsis, adhuc semel captus.
Laparocerus inflatus, n. sp.
L. piceus, subnitidus, dense et grosse submetallico-squamoso tessel-
latus pilisque longissimis erectis in elytris ubique obsitus; rostro
latiusculo, postice profunde canaliculato, oculis magnis, prominen-
tibus ; prothorace ad latera rotundato, profunde et remote punc-
tato punctulisque interjectis minutissimis irrorato; elytris con-
vexis, oblongo-ellipticis basi truncatis, postice acutiusculis, punc-
tato-striatis ; antennis pedibusque lete rufo-ferrugineis, femoribus
‘ paulo obscurioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 43.
Habitat in montibus Gomer, 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum lectus.
d 2
52 APPENDIX.
The single specimen from which the above diagnosis has been
compiled was taken by the Messrs. Crotch on the mountains of
Gomera, during their late expedition to the Canaries. Although
perfectly distinct from them both, it is in some respects intermediate
between the L. ellipticus and lepidopterus; nevertheless I think perhaps
it is, in reality, nearer to the latter than to the former. From the
ellipticus it differs, inter alia, in its broader and less concave rostrum,
in its prothorax being wider, much more rounded at the sides, and
more deeply punctured, in its elytra being less elliptic (or wider at
the base) and beset all over with very elongate erect hairs, and in its
antenne being slenderer; whilst from the lepidopterus it recedes in
its less opake surface, in its rather broader rostrum and more pro-
minent eyes, in its more deeply and sparingly punctured prothorax,
in its differently shaped, (posteriorly more acute) elytra, the erect
hairs of which are longer but more remote, and in its more elongated
and somewhat paler limbs.
Laparocerus subopacus, n. sp.
L. elongatus, angustulus, niger, (presertim in elytris foemineis)
opacus, parce fulvo-cinereo squamoso-nebulosus sed pilis erectis
carens (versus elytrorum apicem setulis subdemissis parce irro-
ratus); rostro minutissime et levissime punctulato, subconcayo,
postice profunde canaliculato, oculis rotundatis, prominentibus ;
prothorace longiusculo, profunde punctato punctulisque minutis-
simis argutis intermediis dense irrorato; elytris profunde punc-
tato striatis; antennis pedibusque elongatis, illis tarsisque piceo-
ferrugineis ; funiculi art? 2°° primo multo longiore.—Long. corp.
lin. 4.
Habitat Gomeram, inter plantas Sed? in montibus valde excelsis 4
DD. Crotch parce deprehensus.
This species has much the general character and sculpture of the
L. mendicus, from Hierro; but it is considerably larger, with its
elytra more opake and deeply sculptured, with its scales more ful-
vescent (or less cinereous), and with its limbs, and especially the
second joint of its funiculus, more elongate. This last feature in-
deed would tend rather to affiliate it with the Z. obscurus, from
Teneriffe ; though its larger bulk, less abbreviated prothorax, more
prominent eyes, more opake and deeply sculptured surface, coarser
and more fulvescent scales, and longer limbs will equally separate it
from that insect. Nevertheless I believe that the ZL. subopacus
(from Gomera), the obscwrus (from Teneriffe), and the mendicus
(from Hierro), and possibly even the senrculus (from Grand Canary),
APPENDIX. | 53
may at any rate be fairly regarded as the representatives of each
other in their respective islands.
The L. subopacus was detected by the Messrs. Crotch, during their
late Canarian campaign, at a very high altitude in Gomera,—by'
beating plants of Sedwm on Monte Fuerte.
Laparocerus debilis, n. sp.
Z. angustulus, niger, nitidus, parce squamoso-tessellatus pilisque
breviusculis suberectis parum robustis versus elytrorum apicem
parce obsitus; rostro leviter punctato, concavo, postice foveolato,
oculis parvis, rotundatis, prominentibus ; prothorace subcylindrico,
profunde et parce punctato; elytris oblongis, profunde punctato-
striatis ; antennis pedibusque piceo-ferrugineis, femoribus piceis ;
funiculi art® 2° primo multo longiore.—Long. corp. lin. 23.
Habitat Teneriffam, 4 DD. Crotch semel repertus.
A single specimen of this Laparocerus was taken by the Messrs.
Crotch in Teneriffe; and it is remarkable for its rather narrow
oblong outline and shining surface; for its smallish, rounded, and
prominent eyes ; for its somewhat deeply punctured prothorax ; for
its elytra being coarsely punctate-striated, slightly acute behind,
where they are sparingly beset with shortish, rather robust, suberect
hairs; and for the second joint of its funiculus being (as in the case
of the LZ. obscwrus) very much longer than the first.
Laparocerus indutus, n. sp.
L. niger, subnitidus, parce sed grosse submetallico-fulvescente squa-
moso-tessellatus pilisque elongatis suberectis in elytris sat dense
obsitus ; rostro prothoraceque minute ruguloso-punctulatis punc-
tisque majoribus vix profundis obsitis, illo distincte canaliculato,
hée subovali, oculis rotundatis prominentibus; elytris oblongis,
punctato-striatis; antennis pedibusque rufo-piceis.—Long. corp.
lin, 2-23.
Habitat in Gomera, rarissimus. Exemplaria tria ceperunt DD.
Crotch.
Of this little Laparocerus three examples were taken in Gomera
by the Messrs. Crotch. In their general character they are evidently
much allied to the LZ. puncticollis, from Hierro; nevertheless they
differ from that species in being larger and more piceous (or less
black); in the suberect hairs with which they are studded being a
little longer, denser, darker (or less cinereous), and more robust; in.
their eyes being somewhat less rounded, and a good deal less pro-
minent; in their head and prothorax being less deeply, and rather
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less closely, punctured, but with the minute intermediate punctules
more distinct; in their elytra being relatively longer, and a trifle
more rounded-off at the shoulders; and in their limbs being appre-
ciably more developed—with the legs more pilose, the third tarsal
joint perceptibly broader, and the front tibiee of the male sex a little
more scooped out internally.
Genus LICHENOPHAGUS.
Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 389 (1854).
a. Funiculi articulo secundo primo sublongiore.
Lichenophagus buccatrix, n. sp.
L. squamulis minutissimis, vel brunneis vel cinereo-fuscis, densis-
sime tectus, sed setulis fere carens (se. brevissimis, interdum w#gre
observandis), subter squamulis opacus; rostro leviter concayo sed
argute canaliculato, subtus appendiculis late divaricatis exstanti-
bus instructo, oculis demissis; prothorace brevi, ad latera valde
rotundato, parce punctato, utrinque necnon in medio plus minus
obscure (interdum obsolete) subcinereo-lineato ; elytris convexis,
inflatis, ovato-ellipticis, ad latera valde et squaliter rotundatis
(antice paulatim valde angustioribus), punctato-striatis, inter-
stitiis alternis plus minus evidenter tessellatis ; antennis elongatis,
gracilibus tarsisque piceo-testaceis; pedibus robustis. — Long.
corp. lin. 3-34.
Mas prothorace simplici, pedibus paulo robustioribus, tibiis ad
apicem internum magis incurvis.
Fem. prothorace ad basin in medio carinulé obtusissimé (vix ele-
vata) valde abbreviata instructo; pedibus subgracilioribus, tibiis
rectioribus.
Habitat in montibus Gomere excelsis, inter plantas Sed: 4 DD.
Crotch parce deprehensus.
This is by far the most extraordinary member of the present genus
which has been detected,—its gigantic size (as compared with all
except the LZ. incomptus, which may possibly be the exponent of a
distinct genus), elliptical inflated elytra (which are greatly rounded
in the middle, and much narrowed before and behind), in conjunc-
tion with its slender antenne (for a Lachenophagus) and the greatly
developed divaricating processes on the underside of its rostrum at
the apex, giving it a character completely its own. Its sexual dis-
similarities, also, are more pronounced than in any of the other
species,—its males having their legs thicker, and the tibie more
incurved at the apex, than is the case with the females; whilst the
latter have a greatly abbreviated, very obtuse, and suddenly termi-
APPENDIX. 55
nated keel in the centre of their prothorax behind, which does not
appear to exist in the opposite sex*.
. The discovery of the Z. buccatrix is due to Messrs. Crotch, who
captured a few specimens of it at a very high altitude in Gomera
during their late Canarian campaign,—‘“ by beating Sedum on Monte
Fuerte,” one of the loftiest mountains above Hermigua.
b. Funiculi articulo secundo primo multo longiore.
(Subgenus Amyntas, Woll.).
Lichenophagus incomptus, n. sp.
LZ. brunneus, concolor (nec tessellatus), vix squamulosus sed setulis
sive pilis brevibus omnino demissis nigrescentibus sat dense vesti-
tus ; rostro longiusculo, subparallelo, apicem versus late concavo,
postice argute canaliculato, oculis leviter prominulis; prothorace
ad latera squaliter rotundato, dense, profunde et regulariter punc-
tato; elytris oblongis, profunde punctato-striatis ; antennis elon-
gatis, rufo-ferrugineis ; pedibus paulo dilutioribus.—Long. corp.
lin, 32.
Habitat insulas Canarienses (mihi non obvius), 4 cl. de Marseul com-
municatus.
The single example from which the above diagnosis is compiled
has been communicated by M. de Marseul as undoubtedly Canarian,
though without any note as to the island in which it was taken ; and
although it recedes from the other Lichenophagi in two or three
important particulars, yet its general aspect and affinities incline
me to believe that it may truly have come from the Canaries. Never-
theless I need scarcely add that until further material has been
obtained, I cannot regard this point as by any means satisfactorily
established.
Judging from the specimen now before me, the ZL. incomptus is
larger than any of the Lichenophagi hitherto detected (even than the
L. buccatrix), its rostrum is a little less abbreviated and more par-
allel, and the second joint of its funiculus is considerably longer (being
half as long again as the first). And it also differs (unless indeed
this example is either imperfect or immature) in being concolorous
throughout, or completely untessellated,—indeed apparently free from
* The fact of this minute, abbreviated, obtuse, central prothoracic keel (or
node) bemg a sexual character in the LZ. buccatrix may well raise the inquiry
whether it is not sexual in the auctus likewise: but zf such be the case, it would
follow that I have not yet seen the male of that species; for all the examples
which I have hitherto taken possess it.
56 APPENDIX.
minute scales, but somewhat densely clothed with very short and
quite decumbent darkish sete (or stiff hairs) *.
Fam, HALTICIDE.
Genus LONGITARSUS.
Latreille, Fam. Nat. des Ins. 405 (1825).
Longitarsus maderensis,
£. oblongo-ovatus, convexus, nitidus, subeyaneo-niger (interdum
obsoletissime subeenescens) ; antennarum basi pedibusque saturate
testaceis ; antennis ad apicem femoribusque posticis obscurioribus ;
prothorace subtiliter punctulato; elytris ad humeros rotundate
declivibus, profundius punctatis, punctis versus basin vix subseri-
‘atim dispositis.—Long. corp. lin. 4.
Teinodactyla Maderensis, AUl., Ann. dela Soc. Ent.de France, 659 (1863).
Habitat Maderam, in cultis editioribus 4 Dom, F. A. Anderson re-
pertus.
Detected by the late Mr. F. A. Anderson in Madeira proper,—by
brushing some grass, immediately outside the gates of the Palheiro,
on the mountains to the eastward of Funchal. M. Allard, who de-
scribed the species from an example which I sent to him, makes the
following remark concerning its affinities: “ Cette espéce a la méme
taille et la forme que la 7’. obliterata Ros.; mais elle s’en distingue
par sa couleur plus noire et plus brillante, par la ponctuation de son
corselet et de ses élytres beaucoup plus fine, et surtout par ses an-
tennes dont les articles sont beaucoup plus courts. Elle a de l’ana-
logie avec la 7. parvula Gyll., mais cette derniére a les épaules plus
larges et plus saillantes, et sa ponctuation, quoique a peu pres aussi
subtile, n’est pas en ligne a la base et prés la suture comme dans la
T. Maderensis.”
Genus PSYLLIODES.
Latreille, Fam. Nat. des Ins. 405 (1825).
Psylliodes amplicollis, n. sp.
P. subangustulo-elliptica, nitida, subeeneo-viridescenti-nigra, anten-
nis pedibusque piceo-ferrugineis ; antennis intra marginem oculo-
rum (sat parvorum) subremote insertis ; prothorace amplo, minute
punctato ; elytris ad humeros facile rotundatis (nec oblique trun-
* Since the above was written, I have had some reason to suspect that the type
from which my diagnosis of the L. incomptus was compijed (but which unfortun-
ately has been returned to Paris, so that I cannot now re-examine it) may pos-
sibly have been but a very small and immature (female) specimen of the Adlantis
tibialis—slightly aberrant, and perhaps obtained in the island of Hierro.
APPENDIX. 57
catis), punctato-striatis (striis internis antice valde obliquis), in
interstitiis minutissime parceque punctulatis.—Long. corp. lin, 11.
Habitat Maderam, 4 Dom. Bewicke semel deprehensa.
A single example of this Psylliodes is in the collection of the late
Mr. Bewicke, by whom it was captured in Madeira proper. Although
very distinct from both of them, it combines to a certain extent the
shape of the P, vehemens with the colour and closer sculpture of the
umbratilis. It may however be known by its narrowish-elliptic out-
line and dark-greenish surface (which seems also to have a faint brassy
tinge), the limbs alone being of a piceo-ferruginous hue; by its eyes
being rather small, which occasions the antenne to be implanted at an
appreciable distance from their inner margin ; by its prothorax being
largely developed ; and by its elytra being very gradually, and ob-
tusely, rounded at their humeral angles.
Fam. COCCINELLIDA.
Genus COCCINELLA.
Linneeus, Syst. Nat, edit. 1 (1735).
_ Coccinella Andersoni.
C. rotundato-ovalis, nitida, levissime punctulata ; capite rufescenti-
lurido, in fronte vix flavescentiore ; prothorace antice et ad latera
rotundata subpellucide marginato, apice truncato (angulis anticis
haud porrectis), luride subflavescenti-rufo, ad utrumque latus nec-
non in maculis duabus basalibus parvis dilute flavo; elytris mar-
ginatis, margine circa humeros (valde rotundatos) versus scutellum
continuato sed longe ante scutellum subito terminato, luride sub-
flavescenti-rufis sed maculis maximis confluentibus dilute flavis
marmoratis ; antennis pedibusque infuscate testaccis, illis tarsisque
ad apices paulo obscurioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 13.
Coccinella Andersoni, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 387 (1862).
Habitat Maderam, 4 DD. Anderson et Bewicke ad flores pinorum
haud longe ab urbe Funchalensi capta.
Fam. EROTYLIDA.
Genus XESTUS.
Wollaston, Cat. Can. Col. 420 (1864).
Xestus fungicola, n. sp.
X. throscoides affinis, sed paulo minor, angustior, nitidior (sc. antice
minus evidenter alutaceus) ; prothorace longiore, convexiore, qua-
58 APPENDIX,
drato (nec conico), ad latera squaliter leviter rotundato, angulis
anticis et presertim posticis minus productis; elytris pone basin
paulo convexioribus; antennis pedibusque vix brevioribus; pal-
porum maxillarium articulo ultimo sensim minus late securiformi.
—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Habitat Gomeram, in fungis putridis 4 DD. Crotch parce lectus.
Four examples of this fine Xestus were taken by the Messrs. Crotch
in Gomera, from within a dead fungus on the sylvan mountains above
Hermigua; and it is extremely interesting, as supplying us with a
second member of this curious genus. It isa little smaller, narrower,
and more shining than the Teneriffan X. throscoides, its anterior
portion being less evidently alutaceous ; its prothorax is relatively
longer, convexer, and more square,—(instead of being conical) having
its sides equally (though very slightly) rounded before and behind,
with the anterior and (more especially) the posterior angles less pro-
duced ; its elytra are a little more convex, or laterally-compressed ;
its limbs are perhaps a trifle shorter ; and the last joint of its max-
illary palpi is somewhat less broadly securiform.
Genus EUXESTUS.
Wollaston, Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 411 (1858).
Euxestus Parkii.
E. oblongo-ellipticus, rufo-castaneus, nitidissimus, glaberrimus ; pro-
thorace transverso, postice lato elytris arcte applicato; antennis
pedibusque brevibus, paulo pallidioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 1-11.
Euxestus Parkii, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. ii. 413 (1858).
Habitat in Madere inferioribus, plerumque sub quisquiliis in cultis
degens. :
Fam, ERODIADZA.
Genus ARTHRODES.
Solier, Ann. de la Soc. Ent. de France, iii. 513 (1834).
Arthrodes Perraudieri, n. sp.
A. ater, subnitidus; capite prothoraceque fere quasi impunctatis
(oculo fortiter armato parcissime et subtilissime punctulatis), illius
carina frontali arcuata valde distincta, hoc ad latera et utrinque ad
apicem sat grosse marginato; elytris subsequalibus (sc. tantum
leviter et minute malleatis) necnon distincte et sat dense punctatis ;
epipleure plicé humerali nulla.—Long. corp. lin. 54.
Habitat insulas Canarienses (sec. cl. de Marseul), mihi non obvius; 4
APPENDIX. 59
Dom. H. de la Perraudiére collectus, cujus in honorem nomen
triviale dedi.
A single example of this Arthrodes has been communicated by M.
de Marseul, and was taken at the Canaries by M. H. de la Perraudiére ;
but I have no reliable information as to the exact island in which it
was found. In its humeral plica being altogether absent (and not
even obsolete, as in the A. inflatus and curtus) it recedes from the
members of the genus hitherto detected ; and it is further remarkable
for its head and prothorax being nearly impunctate, whilst its elytra
(which are almost even, being but minutely and slightly malleated)
are rather densely and distinctly punctured. Its frontal keel is
regularly arcuated, and much developed ; and the lateral edges of its
prothorax (as well as a portion of the front one towards either side)
are rather coarsely margined.
Fam. CONIONTIDA.
Genus CRYPTICUS.
Latreille, Regn. An, (édit. 1) iii. 298 (1817).
Crypticus calvus, n. sp.
C. punctatissimo similis et forsan ejus status insularis ; differt corpore
vix oblongiore depressiore et omnino calyo (neque etiam minute pu-
bescente), punctura vix subtiliore minusque densaé, prothorace
paulo minus conyexo necnon ad angulos posticos sensim minus
producto, elytrorum striis vix levioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 33-4.
Crypticus canariensis (p.), Woll., Cat. Can. Col, 482 (1864),
Habitat ins. Hierro, in sylvaticis occurrens.
A single specimen of a Crypticus which I recorded in my late
Catalogue as an insular modification of the canariensis, and which
was captured by myself in the wooded district of El Golfo on the
western side of Hierro, seems better treated as a separate species—
of which a long array of examples now before me, taken by the
Messrs. Crotch in the same island, appear to be the exponents. I
think, indeed, judging from this additional material, that it is cer-
tainly more allied to the punctatissimus than to the canariensis; and
it was the mere fact of its being free from pubescence that inclined
me to regard it as a state of the latter. But, in point of fact, it is
so near to the former that I am far from satisfied that it may not,
in reality, be but a totally bald variety of that insect, peculiar to
60 APPENDIX.
Hierro. Nevertheless if this be the case (as I cannot but think far
from impossible), it would perhaps tend to imply that the C. navi- —
cularis (from Teneriffe), the punciatissimus (from Palma), and the
calvus (from Hierro) are but insular phases of a single, somewhat
plastic, species. But, however this may be (for it is next to im-
possible to decide for certain), the C. calvus differs from the Palman
punetatissimus in being just appreciably more oblong and depressed,
entirely bald, and with its punctation (if anything) a trifle finer and
less dense. Its prothorax, likewise, which is not quite so convex,
has the basal angles perhaps somewhat less produced; and its elytral
strie are a little more lightly impressed.
Crypticus nitidulus, n. sp.
C. sat breviter oblongus, convexus, ater, omnino calvus, nitidus,
ubique paulo minus dense et (presertim in prothorace) multo pro-
fundius punctatus ; prothorace latiusculo, convexo, ad latera ro-
tundato, angulis posticis vix productis obtusis, intra angulos late
et conspicue impresso ; elytris distincte substriato-punctatis ; an-
tennis, palpis pedibusque piceo-ferrugineis.—Long. corp, lin. 32.
Habitat Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch repertus.
A few examples now before me of a Crypticus, which were cap-
tured by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, are so distinct from the
other species recorded in this volume that I cannot possibly treat;
them as an insular modification of any of their Canarian allies. In
their oblong outline and the rounded edges of their prothorax, they
are perhaps more on the type of the C. oblongus than of the more
elliptic members of the genus; nevertheless they are very much
larger and broader than that insect, and their punctation is (espe-
cially on the prothorax) extremely coarse. Indeed the latter cha-
racter, in conjunction with their comparatively shining, intensely
black, and totally bald surface, and their broad, laterally rounded
prothorax, which is widely and conspicuously impressed posteriorly
towards either edge, and has its hinder angles somewhat obtuse, will
serve to separate them from the other Cryptici enumerated in the
present Catalogue. I believe that the Messrs. Crotch’s specimens
were taken on the sylvan mountains above Hermigua.
Fam. OPATRIDA:,
Genus HADRUS.
(Dej.) Wollaston, Ins. Mad, 502 (1854).
APPENDIX. 61
Hadrus Paivee.
H. oblongus, niger, subtiliter et crebre granulatus; elytris substri-
atis, levissime et subtilissime pubescentibus.—Long. corp. lin.4—44.
Hadrus Paive, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 50 (1860).
Habitat Maderam orientalem, sub lapidibus in inferioribus juxta mare
infra oppidulum Porto da Cruz sat copiose occurrens,
Taken by myself, at a low elevation, in the east of Madeira proper,
—hbeneath stones, close to the sea, on the calcareous promontory
below the little town of Porto daCruz. It is in some respects inter-
mediate between the H. alpinus and cinerascens, combining the out-
line of the former with the angulated clypeus of the latter; whilst
in the relative coarseness of its sculpture (though not in its precise
character) it is about midway between the two. In the pubescence
of its elytra, also, which is very delicate and obscure, it is interme-
diate between the totally unclothed alpinus and the rather more
evidently (though very minutely) setulose and roughened surface of
the cmerascens.
Fam. ULOMIDA.
Genus ADELINA.
(Chevr.) Woll., Ann, Nat. Hist. ii. 413 (1858).
: Adelina farinaria.
A, oblonga, rufo-picea, nitida, valde depressa ; capite prothoraceque
confertim leviter punctulatis, héc transverso, postice foveolis dua-
bus brevibus longitudinaliter impresso, per marginem posticum
sinuato ; elytris punctato-striatis, interstitiis subtilissime punctu-
latis.—Long. corp. lin. 3.
Variat (immatura) colore pallido-ferrugineo.
Adelina farinaria, Woll., loc. cit. 414 (1858).
Habitat Maderam, in urbe ipsé Funchalensi inter farinam Ameri-
canam (?) 4 Dom. M. Park sat copiose observata; ex alienis
certe introducta. |
Genus GNATHOCERUS.
Thunberg, Act. Holmiens, 47 (1814).
Gnathocerus maxillosus.
@. lineari-elongatus, pallide rufo-ferrugineus, subnitidus ; prothorace
subconvexo, subquadrato, subtilissime punctulato; elytris puric-
tato-striatis; antennis pedibusque rufo-testaceis.—Long. corp.
lin. 13-13.
62 APPENDIX.
Mas mandibulis elongatis, angustis, curvatis, falcatis, porrectis;
fronte bituberculata, ad latera paulo subrecurvo-ampliata.
Trogosita maxillosa?, Fab., Syst. Hleu. i. 155 (1801).
Gnathocerus maxillosus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 49 (1860).
Halitat Maderam australem, in urbe ipsé Funchalensi sub cortice
Platani laxo 4 meipso repertus.
Fam. TENEBRIONIDA.
Genus TENEBRIO.
Linneus, Syst. Nat. edit. 6 (1748).
Tenebrio Crotchii, n. sp.
7. aterrimus, nitidus; capite prothoraceque transversis ac profunde
punctatis, illo ineequali et mox pone oculos (genis haud profunde
incisos) subito in collum angustato, héc postice vix angustato (ad
latera oblique subrecto) angulis anticis valde rotundatis, posticis
argute obtusis, per marginem basalem recte truncato, in limbo
tenuiter marginato, basi utrinque fovead brevissima impresso ; scu-
tello triangulariter subpentagono ; elytris basi recte truncatis, pro-
funde punctato-striatis, in interstitiis minutissime parce punctu-
latis ; antennis pedibusque seepius subpicescentioribus, tibiis mas-
culis arcuatis.—Long. corp. lin. 4-43.
Habitat Teneriffam et (preecipue) Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch in Huphor-
bid canariensi emortud copiose deprehensus. Tenebrio late
distinctus insulisque Canariensibus valde indigenus, necnon in
honorem amici G. R. Crotch, entomologi inter Anglicanos periti,
oculatissimi, perillustris, indefessi, citatus.
The discovery of this small, but most distinct and remarkable
Tenebrio is due to the late Canarian researches of the Messrs. Crotch
—who captured it abundantly in Gomera, and more sparingly near
Buenavista in the north-west of Teneriffe. Judging from their
report, it appears to be peculiar to the dead stalks of the Huphorbia
canariensis—“in the tops and bottoms” of which, according to a
note now before me, it ‘swarms, when the Lepidoptera have left.”
Such being the case it is certainly remarkable that it should have
totally escaped my own observations in those islands; though as I
searched but little in Gomera, and less in the Z. canariensis than in
any of the Euphorbias, this is perhaps partly accounted for. I have
had much pleasure in dedicating the species to my friend Mr. G. R.
Crotch, to whose entomological labours (in conjunction with those
of his brother) we are indebted for so large a number of interesting
and important additions to the Canarian Coleoptera.
Apart from a number of minor distinctions which have been re-
APPENDIX. 63
corded in my diagnosis, the 7’. Crotchit is at once remarkable (in the
present genus) for its comparatively small size and its shining, in-
tensely black surface, for its head and prothorax being, both of
them, short and transverse (the latter of which is straightly trun-
cated at the base, with the hinder angles sharply defined and ob-
tuse and the anterior ones extremely rounded and blunt), and for its
elytra being likewise very straight along its front margin, and deeply
punctate-striate.
Fam. HELOPIDZA,
Genus HELOPS.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 257 (1775).
Helops Marseulii, n. sp.
H. ater, nitidus; oculis angustulis; capite prothoraceque sat pro-
funde et dense punctatis, hée convexo, ad latera rotundato, ante
angulos posticos vix subsinuato; elytris subellipticis, argute sub-
striato-punctatis (punctis inter se valde distinctis), in interstitiis
minutissime, levissime et parce punctulatis (nec tuberculatis, nec
transversim rugulosis); antennis pedibusque dilutioribus.—Long.
corp. lin. 53.
Habitat Teneriffam ?, 4 cl. de Marseul communicatus; certe in in-
sulis Canariensibus captus.
A single example of this Helops, from which the above diagnosis is
drawn-out, has been communicated by M. de Marseul; and although
very unwilling to erect an additional species for its reception, I feel
nevertheless that I have no option but to do so, seeing that I cannot
refer it to any member of the genus enumerated in this Catalogue.
It has the label “Teneriffe” appended to it; and whilst I cannot
vouch for the accuracy of this Aabitat (having already detected so
many topographical errors amongst the insects which have been
transmitted to me from the same source), I nevertheless must add
that that species has so decided an affinity with the H. altivagans
and elliptipennis of the higher districts of that island that I believe
it to be correct.
The H. Marseulit would seem to differ from its two allies just
mentioned in its more highly polished surface (even the elytra being
exceedingly shining), its more intensely black hue, and in its com-
paratively coarsely punctured striz (the punctures of which, although
not very large, are deep and remarkably well defined). Its interstices
are most minutely and sparingly punctulated (the punctules being
64 APPENDIX.
perceptible only under a strong lens), as well as quite free from
tubercles and transverse ruge.
Helops arboricola.
H. subcylindrico-oblongus, ater, subopacus ; capite prothoraceque
confertissime punctulatis (punctis subconfluentibus), héc longius-
culo, utrinque versus basin plus minus valde sinuato, angulis pos-
ticis plus minus acutis; elytris subparallelis, densissime et minute
granulatis (granulis versus suturam obsoletis), crenato-striatis,
interstitiis tuberculis parvis remotis longitudinaliter obsitis ; an-
tennis pedibusque elongatis.—Long. corp. lin. 7.
Helops arboricola, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. x. 338 (1862).
Habitat in Madere intermediis, 4 Dom. Bewicke sub cortice lauro-
rum laxo parce lectus.
Detected in Madera proper by the late Mr. Bewicke.
Helops gomerensis, n. sp.
H. congeneri affinis, sed paulo major, depressior, antennis pedibusque
(saltem in sexu masculo) multo longioribus; clypeo apice rectius
truncato ; prothorace elytrisque ad basin sensim magis angustatis,
illo vix levius parciusque punctato, his paulo profundius crenato-
striatis, in interstitiis convexioribus et (oculo fortiter armato)
evidentius alutaceis, minus punctulatis (punctis ssepius obsoletis)
sed magis evidenter (tamen minute ac valde obsolete) seriatim
tuberculatis.—Long. corp. lin. 5-7.
Habitat Gomeram, 4 DD. Crotch copiose repertus.
Considering the great variability of the H. congener, I at first
thought it not unlikely that the present Helops (sixteen examples of
which, taken by the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, are now before me)
might be some insular modification of that species; and even still I
would not be quite positive that such may not, in reality, be the
case ; though, as it seems in some respects to be more on the type
of the Teneriffan H. altwagans and elliptipennis, I think it would
be rash to treat it as a mere phasis of the congener. It differs from
that insect in being on the average a little larger, and in having its
limbs (at any rate in the male sex) much more elongate. Its clypeus,
also, is more straightly truncated at the apex; its prothorax and
elytra are a trifle more drawn in at their respective bases; and the
latter are more deeply striated, with their interstices more alutaceous
and convex, less evidently punctulated (the punctures being usually
obsolete), but with a rather more decided tendency to be longitudi-
nally studded (posteriorly and towards the sides) with very remote
and minute tubercles.
APPENDIX. 65
Fam. MELOID.
Genus ZONITIS.
Fabricius, Syst. Ent. 126 (1775).
Zonitis imperialis.
Z. cylindrica, nigra, dense pubescens ; capite prothoraceque profunde
punctatis; scutello magno; elytris pallide rufis, utrinque maculis
duabus (anticé minore et interdum obsoleta) nigrescentibus ornatis ;
antennis pedibusque longissimis, robustis, unguiculis tibiarumque
calcariis piceo-ferrugineis.—Long. corp. lin. 5-7.
Zonitis 4-punctata, Woll. [nec Fab.], Ins. Mad. 530 (1854).
— —, I., Cat. Mad. Col. 163 (1857).
Hatitat in Madera et Portu Sancto, hinc inde ad flores in inferioribus.
Fam. ANTHICIDA.
Genus MECYNOTARSUS.
La Ferté, Mon. des. Anth. 57 (1848).
Mecynotarsus semicinctus, n. sp.
M. fragilis, leviter punctulatus, opacus, sericeo-pubescens, testaceus,
solum in elytris fascié media (versus latera abbreviata et per sutu-
ram anguste interrupti) nigrescente ornatus; prothorace globoso,
processu antico maximo triangulari (basi lato) valde serrato in-
structo; elytris subconvexis, ovalibus, apice leviter subtruncato-
abbreviatis ; antennis pedibusque etiam pallidioribus, gracillimis,
longissimis.—Long. corp. lin. 17-14.
Habitat Canariam Grandem, in aridis arenosis submaritimis juxta
urbem Las Palmas 4 W. D. Crotch, M. D., repertus.
This interesting Mecynotarsus, three examples of which were cap-
tured by Dr. Crotch in the sandy maritime region of Grand Canary
between Las Palmas and the Isleta, is totally distinct from the Me-
diterranean M. rhinoceros,—being not only very much larger but
also entirely testaceous, with the exception of a blackish transverse
fascia in the middle of the elytra (which is shortened towards either
side and narrowly interrupted along the suture, so as to constitute
two large oblique patches). In minor particulars it is less densely,
but rather more coarsely sericeous than the MW. rhinoceros, with its
decumbent pubescence of a pale testaceous hue instead of being
silvery or cinereous ; its prothorax is less opake, with the anterior
process both broader at the base (or more triangular) and more
finely and numerously serrated along the edges; its elytra are con-
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vexer, or more truncated at their extreme apex; and its limbs are
even longer still.
In several of the characters above alluded to, it will be seen that
the present Mecynotarsus would appear (judging at least from La
Ferté’s diagnosis) to agree with the M. bison, of Olivier, from Arabia;
but that insect is described as entirely testaceous, whereas the Canarian
one (which is probably also slenderer) has a black fascia across the
middle of its elytra; and, even had this not been so, it is hardly
likely that the same species (and one so manifestly indigenous) would
be found in regions which are separated from each other by the
whole continent of Africa, and which does not seem to exist in any
of the intermediate countries. a
Fam. SCYDMANIDA.
Genus SCYDMANUS.
Latreille, Gen. Crust. et Ins, i. 232 (1806).
Scydmenus castaneus, n. sp.
S. angustulus, rufo-castaneus, nitidus, pube grossé subdemiss4 fulvo-
cinereaé parce vestitus, (oculo fortissime armato) minutissime ac
parcissime punctulatus; prothorace subcordato (postice valde an-
gustato), ad basin parce rugoso-puncato ; elytris ellipticis (antice
et presertim postice acutiusculis); antennis breviusculis pedi-
busque saturate testaceis——Long. corp. lin. 3—vix 1.
Habitat in Gomera et Hierro, sub foliis dejectis 4 DD. Crotch lectus.
Several examples of this little Scydmaenus were taken by the
Messrs. Crotch in Gomera, by sifting dead leaves above Hermigua ;
and they likewise met with two more in Hierro. It is remarkable
for its brightly polished but pubescent surface, reddish-chestnut
hue, narrowish outline, elliptical elytra, and for its prothorax being
cordiform, or greatly attenuated behind, and roughly punctured at
the base. Some of the specimens are altogether a little smaller and
narrower than the remainder; but after overhauling them very
closely beneath the microscope, I cannot discover a single character
either of outline or structure which will enable me to separate them
even as a permanent variety.
- Fam. PSELAPHIDA..
Genus PSELAPHUS.
Herbst, Kaf. iv. 106 (1792).
APPENDIX. 67
Pselaphus palpiger, n. sp.
P. gracilis, rufo-castaneus, nitidissimus, parcissime fulvo-pubescens,
impunctatus ; capite prothoraceque angustissimis, ovalibus ; oculis
minutissimis, demissis, subobsoletis (e lentibus perpaucis compo-
sitis); elytris triangularibus, brevissimis, singulis lined suturali
integra et altera sulciformi basali abbreviata instructis ; palporum
maxillarium articulo ultimo longissimo, subflexuoso, breviter pu-
bescente ; tarsorum art® 2° sat grosse clavato.—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Habitat in Gomera, 4 DD. Crotch parce collectus.
In the immensely elongated subflewuose last joint of its maxillary
palpi, its extremely narrow head and nearly obsolete eyes, the curious
little Pselaphid from which the above diagnosis has been drawn out,
and which practically must be well-nigh blind, might almost claim a
distinct genus for its reception ; yet in size, colour, clothing, surface,
and general contour it so much resembles the European P. Heisiz
that before careful examination it might literally be mistaken for
that insect. Apart, however, from the enormously developed, some-
what ensiform apex of its palpi, its rudimentary eyes, and the greatly
narrowed anterior segments of its body, it may be known by its elytra
being likewise narrower, as well as much shorter and with the line
down the disk of each obsolete posteriorly, by its antenne being a
little paler and rather more abbreviated, and by its feet having their
second joint a little thicker and more clavate.
Several specimens of the P. palpiger were taken by the Messrs,
Crotch in Gomera, during their late Canarian campaign.
Fam. STAPHYLINIDA.
Genus TACHYUSA.
Erichson, Kaif. der Mark Brand. i. 307 (1837).
Tachyusa maritima.
7. depressa, minute punctulata, subopaca, nigra, dense cinereo-
pubescens ; capite transversim subquadrato ; prothorace late cana-
liculato, postice angustiore ; elytris vix picescentioribus ; antennis
pedibusque saturate testaceis, illis gracilibus, apicem versus vix
obscurioribus.—Long. corp. lin. 13.
Tachyusa maritima, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 51 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, in salinis maritimis sub lapidibus parcissime
degens.
Genus HOMALOTA.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 73 (1831).
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Homalota depauperata, n. sp.
H. angustulo-linearis, subnitida, parce pubescens, capite vix, pro-
thorace subtilissime, sed elytris paululum evidentius punctulatis ;
capite parvo, rotundato-ovali, nigro-piceo, oculis minutis ac valde
demissis; prothorace parvo, angusto, rufo-ferrugineo, ad latera
subrecto, obsolete (postice evidentius) canaliculato; elytris parvis,
brevibus, subtestaceo-fuscis, versus angulos externos posticos vix
obscurioribus ; abdomine nitido, parce asperato-punctato, fusco-
ferrugineo, in medio nigrescentiore ; antennis subgracilibus, fusco-
testaceis, basi paulo dilutioribus ; pedibus pallide testaceis.—Long.
corp. lin. 11.
Habitat in Gomera, a DD. Crotch semel capta.
A single specimen of the Homalota described above was taken by
the Messrs. Crotch in Gomera; and it differs so very decidedly from
all the other members of the genus enumerated in this volume, that I
am compelled, even in the absence of further material, to treat it as
new. It may be recognized by its narrow, linear outline, and by its
head, eyes, prothorax, and elytra being each of them very small—
or, as it were, reduced in dimensions—in proportion to the size of
the insect. The punctures of its head (which is of a blackish-piceous
tint) are almost obsolete, being barely traceable even beneath the
microscope ; those of its prothorax (which is reddish-ferruginous),
although extremely minute, are more perceptible; whilst those of
its (testaceous-brown and greatly abbreviated) elytra, though like-
wise very small, are comparatively distinct. Its antenne are some-
what slender, and of a brownish-testaceous hue; and its legs are
extremely pale.
Genus OXYPODA.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 69 (1831).
Oxypoda obsccena, n. sp.
O. rufo-ferruginea, subnitida, minute sericeo-pubescens, dense et
minute punctulata; capite subrotundato, oculis parvis; elytris
brevissimis ; abdomine in medio nigrescentiore ; antennis brunneis,
ad basin saturate testaceis ; pedibus pallide testaceis.—Long. corp.
lin. vix 11.
Habitat Teneriffam, 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum deprehensa.
Captured by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe, though only a single
example. ‘Ihe species which it appears to represent is closely allied
to the O. brevipennis (found likewise in that island, as well as in
Gomera), but is a little larger, with its head somewhat rounder and
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more developed, its eyes not quite so minute, its antenns longer and
darker, its intermediate abdominal segments slightly blackened, and
with its hinder feet less elongate.
Genus HYPOCYPTUS.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 58 (1881).
Hypocyptus reductus.
H. acuminato-obovatus, convexus, niger, nitidus, pubescens; pro-
thorace ad latera angustissime diluto; elytris valde abbreviatis,
singulatim oblique truncatis ; antennis pedibusque piceo-testaceis,
illarum articulo ultimo longitudine reducto.—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Hypocyptus reductus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 52 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, rarissimus. In urbe ipsé Funchalensi exemplar
unicum collegi.
Genus MYCETOPORUS.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 62 (1831).
Mycetoporus monilicornis.
M. angustus, elongato-filiformis ; capite (angusto, triangulari, oculis
parvis) prothoraceque rufo-testaceis ; elytris (brevibus) vel rufo-
testaceis vel fere nigris; abdomine (sat profunde punctato) piceo-
testaceo, basi apiceque szepius clarioribus; antennis (elongatis,
submoniliformibus, articulo ultimo fere oblongo) pedibusque tes-
taceis ; prothoracis punctis 4 anticis fere ad marginem ipsum sitis ;
elytrorum seriebus tribus parce obsoleteque punctatis.—Long.
corp. lin. 12-2.
a. Elytris fere concoloribus, rufo-testaceis. [In ins. Gomerd ; et for-
san in Teneriffe locis valde elevatis. |
3. obscuripennis. Elytris plus minus piceo-nigrescentibus, interdum
fere omnino obscuris. [In Teneriffe locis valde excelsis. |
Mycetoporus monilicornis, Woll., Cat. Can. Col. 559 (1864).
Habitat in editioribus Teneriffe et Gomere, 4 DD. Crotch lectus.
My original diagnosis of this Mycetoporus having been drawn out
from a single and rather immature example, which was captured by
Dr. Crotch (during the spring of 1862) in the higher elevations of
Teneriffe, I had no opportunity of perceiving that it varies consider-
ably in the colour of its elytra; and I have thought it desirable,
therefore, to give a corrected one in the present Appendix. The
species is remarkable for being extremely slender and filiform, for
its head and prothorax (the former of which is small, narrowed and
subtriangular, with the eyes comparatively minute) being rufo-tes-
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taceous, for its elytra and abdomen being etther brownish-testaceous
or else more or less darkened—the state “3. obscuripennis,” as
defined above, having its elytra nearly black,—and for its antennee
being not only rather elongated (with the subapical joints monili-
form, and the apical one oblong) but also (like the legs) of a pale
testaceous throughout. Its four anterior prothoracic impressions are —
placed very close to the front margin ; and its three elytral lines are
but sparingly and obsoletely punctured.
The M. filiformis is a species which is so well defined by its narrow
outline, the construction of its pallid antenna, its small eyes, and its
rufo-testaceous head and prothorax, that I cannot think that the
variation in the mere colour of its elytra is of much significance,—
particularly since some of the examples are, in that respect, partially
intermediate. As a whole, however, judging from the series now
before me, it would appear that the Gomeran individuals (and per-
haps also those from the very lofty altitudes of Teneriffe) have their
elytra rufo-testaceous and immaculate ; whilst those (the state “6”
of my diagnosis) which were captured by the Messrs. Crotch in the
somewhat less elevated districts of the latter island, namely in the
Pinal above Yeod el Alto, have their elytra more or less darkened,
and sometimes nearly black.
Mycetoporus Johnsoni.
M. rufo-testaceus, nitidus; pectore abdomineque (ano plus minus
ferrugineo excepto) obscurioribus ; oculis parvis; prothoracis
punctis 4 anticis 4 margine valde remotis; elytris convexis, bre-
vibus, punctorum seriebus tribus fere obsoletia ; antennis pallidi-
oribus.—Long. corp. lin, 1-vix 13.
Mycetoporus pronus, var. 8., Woll., Ins. Mad. 573 (1854).
, Id., Cat. Mad. Col, 186 (1857).
coe Johnsoni, id., ‘Ann, Nat, Hist. vi. 52 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, in sylvaticis editioribus, passim.
The present Mycetoporus, which occurs sparingly in the sylvan
districts of Madeira proper, I had regarded formerly as a depau-
perated state of the M. pronus; but a subsequent and more critical
examination of it has induced me to describe it as distinct. It is
rather smaller than the pronus, with the eyes more minute, and with
the four punctures a little further removed from the anterior edge of
the prothorax ; the elytra are. shorter and more convex, with their
three rows of longitudinal punctures almost obsolete; and the antennz
are somewhat paler, and not quite so incrassated towards their apex.
APPENDIX. 71
Mycetoporus adumbratus, n. sp.
M. solidicorni similis, sed forsan paululum major; prothorace nigro,
in margine basali presertim ad angulos posticos testaceo, punctis
4 anticis a margine antico sensim remotioribus ; elytris sublongi-
oribus et fere nigris (sc. ad humeros necnon per marginem posti-
cum solum testaceis); antennis paulo longioribus.—Long. corp.
lin, 12, |
Halitat Teneriffam, 4 DD. Crotch deprehensus.
Detected by the Messrs. Crotch in Teneriffe (in the Pinal above
Yeod el Alto), and, like the following species, hitherto unique. It
is much allied to the M. solidicornis, of which at first I had imagined
that it might be only a dark variety ; but a more accurate inspection
reveals too many differences to render this probable. Judging from
the individual before me, the M@. adwmbratus would appear to be a
trifle larger than the solidicornis (though this may be merely acci-
dental); its prothorax (instead of being testaceous) is black, with
only the hinder margin (particularly about the basal angles) pale,
and has the four anterior punctures further removed from the front
edge; the dark patch, or cloud, on the disk of each elytron is not
only very much darker but also so much suffused as to cover the
greater portion of the surface,—extending to the extreme base, and
leaving only the posterior margin and a spot at the shoulders testa-
ceous ; and its antenne are a little longer.
Mycetoporus discoideus, n. sp.
M. elongato-ellipticus ; capite nigro-piceo; prothorace, elytris ab-
domineque (valde profunde punctato) infuscato-testaceis, elytris
singulis per marginem lateralem anguste nigris necnon in disco
postico ample nigro-maculatis, abdominis segmentis singulis antice :
nigris ; antennis (breviusculis, articulo ultimo brevi subgloboso)
fuscis, ad basin pedibusque saturate testaceis ; prothoracis punctis
4 anticis a margine parum remotis; elytris seriebus tribus dense
asperato-punctatis.—Long. corp. lin. 2.
Habitat Teneriffam, 4 DD. Crotch semel tantum lectus.
A single example of this Mycetoporus was taken by the Messrs.
Crotch in Teneriffe. In its general aspect and colouring it is a good
deal suggestive of the Bolitobius luridus ; nevertheless the aciculated
last joint of its maxillary palpi at once assigns it to the present
genus. It seems to be a little shorter and relatively broader than
the M. rufus, and its colour is entirely different,—the head being
black (or nearly so), whilst the prothorax and elytra (the latter of
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which have their extreme outer margin dark, as well a large suffused
patch on the hinder disk of each) are brownish-testaceous. Its abdo-
men also has the posterior half of each segment conspicuously diluted
in hue. But, apart from colour and outline, it may immediately be
known from that species by its antennse being more abbreviated and
compact, with the terminal articulation shorter and more globose,
and by its three elytral lines being very much more closely punctured,
with the punctures smaller and more asperate.
The M. discoideus is far more closely allied however to the solidi-
cornis, with which indeed I am inclined to think that it may prove
eventually to be conspecific; though, with but a single example of
each for comparison, I scarcely like to amalgamate them. Judging
from the type now before me, it seems to differ from the latter chiefly
in its larger size, in the last joint of its antennee being a little broader,
and in the infuscated portion of its elytra being both more expressed
and more concentrated into a large patch on the disk of each. If it
should be shown ultimately to be but a state of the solidicornis, of
course the latter name (as being the prior one) will have to stand
for the species.
Genus OCYPUS.
(Kirby) Steph., Ill, Brit. Ent. v. 211 (1832).
Ocypus sylvaticus, n. sp.
O. niger vel piceo-niger (sepius in elytris paulo rufescentior), sub-
nitidus elytris subopacis ; capite prothoraceque plus minus obsolete
eneo-tinctis, sat profunde punctatis, parce pubescentibus, illo
parum magno subrotundato convexo, héc subcarinato-lineato ;
elytris brevibus, densius pubescentibus ac densius asperato-punc-
tatis; abdomine parce asperato-punctato; antennis pedibusque
piceo-ferrugineis et (presertim his) fulvo-pubescentibus.—Long.
corp. lin, 73-11.
Habitat in sylvaticis Gomer editioribus, 4 DD. Crotch repertus.
Twenty examples of this Ocypus, from which the above diagnosis
has been compiled, were taken by the Messrs. Crotch in the laurel-
woods above Hermigua in Gomera. The species much resembles the
curtipennis from Grand Canary, but its head and prothorax are less
shining, less brassy, rather less pubescent, and not quite so thickly
punctured ; its elytra (although short) are a little less abbreviated,
much less closely and somewhat more coarsely beset with asperated
punctules; and the punctules of its abdomen are very much more
remote. The last-mentioned character, indeed, will separate it from
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all the Ocypi enumerated in this volume, though the O. affinis
approaches it more than any of the others in the comparatively
wide sculpture of its abdomen.
Genus DOLICAON.
Laporte, Etud. Ent. i. 119 (1834).
Dolicaon debilipennis, n. sp.
D. angustus, filiformis, nitidus, lete testaceo-rufus, abdominis seg-
mentis 4 basalibus solum nigris, antennis pedibusque rufo-testa-
ceis; capite prothoraceque parce et (presertim illo) profunde
punctatis, oculis minutis; elytris parvis, brevissimis abdomineque
paulo minutius, tamen parce, asperato-punctulatis.—Long. corp.
lin, 23-34.
Habitat in sylvaticis editioribus Gomer, 4 DD. Crotch collectus.
Apart from its beautifully coloured surface (which is entirely of
a clear testaceo-rufous, with only the four basal segments of the
abdomen black), this elegant Dolicaon may be known from the other
species enumerated in the present volume by its narrower outline,
minute eyes, less elongated prothorax, and its small, greatly abbre-
viated elytra. Its discovery is due to the indefatigable researches
of the Messrs. Crotch, who met with several examples of it at a high
elevation (in the laurel-woods above Hermigua) in Gomera—during
their late trip to the Canaries.
Dolicaon Paiva, n. sp.
D. subeylindricus sed postice plus minus evidenter sublatior, nitidus,
niger vel subpiceo-niger, elytris postice necnon abdomine ad
apicem szepius obscure subpicescentioribus, antennis, palpis pedi-
busque clare rufo-ferrugineis ; capite crassiusculo; sculptura fere
ut in D, debilipenni.—Long. corp. lin. 34-41.
Habitat in ins. Salvages; 4 Barone “Castello de Paiva’? benigne
communicatus, cujus in honorem nomen triviale proposui.
A well-defined species, and which may easily be known from the
others enumerated in this Catalogue by its uniformly black hue (the
elytra and apex of the abdomen, particularly the former, being for
the most part but very slightly diluted in hue), whilst its antenne,
palpi, and legs are of a clear rufo-ferruginous. It appears to be
peculiar to the Salvages, from the larger or more northern island of
which it has on two separate occasions been obtained (though very
sparingly) by the Barao do Castello de Paiva,—to whose kindness I
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have frequently been indebted for much valuable material from those
remote rocks, and to whom I have great pleasure in now dedicating
this interesting addition to the Atlantic fauna.
Genus SCOPAUS.
Erichson, Gen. et Spec. Staph. 604 (1889).
Scopzeus subopacus.
S. angustus, nigro-piceus, subopacus ; capite prothoraceque dense.
alutaceis, fere pilis carentibus, illo subrotundato-quadrato ; elytris
crebre et minute punctulatis ac pilis brevibus demissis cinereis
vestitis ; antennis rufo-testaceis, apicem versus fuscescentibus ;
pedibus infuscate testaceis.—Long. corp. lin, 11.
Scopeeus subopacus, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 103 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, sub recremento ad basin acervorum foeni sparso a
Dom. Bewicke in intermediis semel tantum captus.
Genus TROGOPHLEUS.
Mannerheim, Brachél. 49 (1831).
Trogophleus oculatus, n. sp.
7. angustulus, niger vel piceo-niger, subnitidus, subtiliter cinereo-
pubescens ; capite prothoraceque minute et sat crebre punctulatis,
oculis magnis prominentibus usque ad basin illius postice ductis,
héc in disco postico utrinque longitudinaliter biimpresso; elytris
breviusculis, subpicescentioribus, paulo distinctius punctatis; an-
tennis pedibusque breviusculis, illis piceo-, ad basin pedibusque
rufo-testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 13-11.
Trogophlceus bilineatus, Woll. [nec Erich. |, Cat. Can. Col. 599 (1864).
Habitat in Canaria Grandi et Teneriffa, rarissimus.
Obs.—Species 7’. bilineato affinis sed vix minor, angustior, sub-
picescentior ac paulo subtilius punctulatus, oculis multo majoribus,
usque ad capitis basin ipsam postice continuatis, elytris brevioribus
necnon antennis pedibusque sensim pallidioribus.
A. Canarian Trogophleus of which I have seen as yet but two
examples, one haying been taken by myself (in the region of El
Monte) in Grand Canary and the other by the Messrs. Crotch in
Teneriffe. In my late Catalogue I cited it as the 7’. bilineatus of
Erichson, but I am informed by Messrs. Rye and Waterhouse that it
cannot be identified with that species; and, indeed, a more critical
comparison of it with a type of the bilineatus, which has been com-
municated by the latter, has quite satisfied me that such is the case.
APPENDIX. 75
Thus, it is not only a trifle smaller, narrower, and perhaps somewhat
less black, than the bilineatus, with its punctation a little finer, its
elytra not quite so developed, and its limbs appreciably paler(?), but
~ its eyes are considerably larger—extending to the very base of the
head (and having, therefore, no decided orbit behind them), and oc-
cupying, as Mr. Rye well expressed it, “‘ the whole temporal area.”
Trogophleus exilis,
T. angustus, niger, subnitidus, densissime subtilissimeque cinereo-
sericeus; capite prothoraceque minutissime, creberrime et squa-
liter subpunctulatis (primo visu quasi grosse subalutaceis), hdc in
disco postico obsolete longitudinaliter biimpresso; elytris longi-
usculis, sensim picescentioribus, creberrime sed paulo argutius
punctulatis; antennis ad basin obscure dilutioribus; pedibus
saturate testaceis.—Long. corp. lin. 1.
Trogophleeus exilis, Woll., Ann. Nat. Hist. vi. 105 (1860).
Habitat Maderam, Teneriffam et Gomeram, in humidis rarissimus.
_ Genus HOMALIUM.
Gravenhorst, Col. Micropt. 116 (1802).
Homalium tricolor, n. sp.
H. nitidulum abdomine subopaco; capite rufo-ferrugineo, antice in
medio nigrescentiore; prothorace rufo-testaceo, amplo, punctis
perpaucis irregulariter irrorato, in disco postico longitudinaliter
bifoveolato; elytris longiusculis, nigro-fuscis ad humeros magis
testaceis, crebre et profunde ruguloso-punctatis ; abdomine alutaceo
(sed haud punctato), nigro segmentis 3 ultimis rufo-testaceis ;
antennis nigris, articulis 4 basalibus pedibusque lete rufo-testa-
ceis.—Long. corp. lin, 13.
Habitat Maderam borealem, 4 Dom. Bewicke in Huphorbid quidam
emortuaé semel repertum.
Obs.—Species H. clavicorni affinis, sed differt preecipue capite
(rufescentiore), prothorace (majore) elytrisque (longioribus, nigres-
centioribus, densius rugosiusque punctatis) nitidiusculis (nec opacis
alutaceis), abdomine antice nigrescentiore, postice letius et abrupte
rufo-testaceo, haud punctato, necnon antennis paulo longioribus
minusque clavatis, articulis 4 (nec 5) basalibus lete et abrupte
rufo-testaceis.
Of this beautiful Homalium a single example was captured by the
late Mr. Bewicke in the north of Madeira proper, from under the
bark of a rotten Huphorbia in the Ribeira de Sao Jorge. It would
appear consequently to have much the same habits as the H. clavi-
f2
76 APPENDIX.
corné, to which in some other respects also it is allied. It is, how-
ever, abundantly distinct from that species,—being not only a little
broader, with its antenne rather longer and less clavate, but with
its head (which is more rufescent), its prothorax (which is altogether
larger, and of a clearer testaceous hue) and its elytra (which are
longer, darker, and more closely and roughly punctured) shining,
instead of alutaceous and opake. Its abdomen, which is free from
the minute punctules which are traceable in that insect, is blacker
anteriorly, but has the hinder segments more clearly and abruptly
testaceous—a colour which pertains likewise to the four (instead of
five) basal articulations of its antenne.
Genus MEGARTHRUS.
(Kirby) Steph., I. Brit. Ent. v. 330 (1832).
Megarthrus serrula, n. sp.
M. subovatus, fuscus, in limbo plus minus subpellucide dilutior, sub-
nitidus et preesertim in elytris brevibus valde profunde subasperato-
punctatus ; capite latiusculo, triangulari, antice inter oculos (parvos
sed valde prominentes) obtuse producto et anguste subrecurvo, in
fronte grosse et late subsemicirculariter impresso; prothorace
profunde canaliculato, ad latera latissime subrecurvo-explanato et
(oculo fortiter armato) minutissime serraté, ad angulos posticos
exciso, mox pone medium obsoletissime subangulato, et pone an-
gulos rotundatos anticos abrupte angulato ; scutello late triangulari
(nec scutiformi); antennis gracilibus, longiusculis, nigrescentibus,
ad basin piceis; pedibus fusco-testaceis, tibiis intermediis subeur-
vatis.—Long. corp. lin. 1-1.
Habitat Gomeram, sub quisquiliis 4 DD. Crotch in editioribus lectus.
Several examples of this most distinct and interesting Megarthrus
were taken by the Messrs. Crotch (beneath leaves and rubbish, on
the mountains above Hermigua) in Gomera, during their late sojourn
at the Canaries. In the dilated, somewhat concave edges of its
body, its comparatively broad outline, the structure of its small but
very prominent eyes, and its slightly curved intermediate tibize (at
any rate of the male sex), it would seem at first sight to be almost
transitional between the MW. longicornis and the genus Metopsia ; but
this is not the case in reality,—for the peculiar configuration of its
prothorax, added to the entire (or un-incised) margin of its forehead
and its total freedom from a central ocellus, will, even of themselves,
at once remove it from the members of that group.
From the M. longicornis, which is so widely spread over these
APPENDIX. Br
Atlantic islands, the present Megarthrus may be known by being
relatively shorter, broader and more ovate, more expanded and con-
cave at the sides, and rather more convex down its central region,
somewhat paler (or more piceous), more coarsely punctured (espe-
cially on the elytra), and not quite so opake. Its head is wider,
and deeply branded with a nearly semicircular line (the two ends of
which cut into the upper surface of the clypeus immediately behind
the base of each antenna, at the exact spot occupied by the open
Jissure which is so conspicuous in Metopsia) ; its prothorax is also
broader, free from a transverse central impression behind, and with
the edges (which are minutely serrated, and have the usual exca-
vation at the posterior angles) shaped out into a distinct angular
tooth immediately behind each of the anterior angles, which are
themselves rounded and obtuse ; its scutellum is wide and triangular,
instead of being scutiform ; and its elytra are more abbreviated.
(1) For the 19 species’ the habitats of which are marked thus +, I
consider that more conclusive evidence is required before it
can be looked upon as absolutely certain that they were really .
captured in the island-Groups thus indicated.
(2) The species in ztalics have not, so far as I am aware, been ob-
served hitherto except in these Atlantic islands; though we
may be quite sure that a proportion of them will be detected
in Mediterranean latitudes—whilst it is also possible that
certain others may be but modifications of species (which I
have usually indicated within brackets) already known’.
(3) Those, however, which I should regard as wltra-indigenous (and
which, therefore, are not likely ever to be found except in
this Atlantic province), I have noted by prefixing to them an
asterisk (*); and they must consequently be looked upon as
emphatically “ endemic.” as
1 Siagona europea, Dytiscus circumflerus, Gyrinus natator, Berosus spinosus,
Cholovocera Madere, Atiagenus pellio, Chasmatopterus nigrocinctus, Laparocerus
morio, Hesperophanes roridus, Clytus Webbii, Crioceris asparagi, Gastrophysa
polygont, Cassida nebulosa, Coccinella 14-pustulata, Tentyria interrupta, Pimelia
fornicata, Tenebrio molitor, Helops Marseulit, and Ischnomera melanura.
2 Although I have thought it desirable to indicate certain species within
brackets (prefixing to them an <—«), which I feel it far from impossible may be
the central types from which their Atlantic representatives have radiated, I wish
particularly to state that I do xo¢ myself believe (at any rate in the majority of
cases) that the latter ave undoubted modifications of the former; for had I done
so, I should simply have recorded them as mere varieties. But, as I know that
there are many naturalists who would hold an opposite opinion, and since I con-
sider it a decided advantage (as an aid to the eye) to express (when practicable),
even on a tabular list, the exact affinities of species by pointing out their nearest
known allies, I have adopted this latter course,—leaving future collectors to
judge for themselves (by observation zm sétw) whether they should regard those
particular forms as truly specific ones, or not.
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Fam: di Carabidae.
(Elaphrides.) ; Mad.| Sal. | Can.
1, Norropuivus, Dum. (1).
PO MMEIIAIAESS DOYS 8 os ois: sin.a.0 52 sploe wise * *
Loricerides)
2, ELLrerosoma, . (1).
*2. Wollastonii, PRUGE aus wicks ee Pe se! *%
( Carabides.)
3. Leistus, Fréh. (2),
I NN 6S in ans bend nid bP. isi acelin Py a Ce
IAD. WE wig ai > 4c 6 6 90: i4'« 0 s's » Srarsigtels Maaes Pisa
4, Nepria, Lat. (2).
AONE DIC vin oc once etc ee doce ip emens RY ars ae
TN tla a sa st: Son aind sd bjack.nd 0° OE oye sal dhs s' |
5. Nasi Weber (2).
ator, Megat Seaehe YN a Pine ore * coee | &
8. daca, Heer [<—emindagator, F.] ..)....| +++] x
6. CaraBus, L. (3).
*9. faustus, card Saree sds eon ni 04 coe AY PS *
*10. interruptus (Lat.), Dej. .....sseceeees vies |
SRR MMNOITIENE, ENS. 6 o:n'e/s)e colnn V0.0 ap me acens ey Kies s ke
(Scaritides.)
Vs ia F. (8).
ry ape re ee ee Hove |vvee *
ig umeralis, W. [<—e abbreviatus, Dej.] ..| # | eres} eves
*14, abbreviatus (csi IO 64 sta cenn ecw %
8. Dyscurrivs, Bon. Oe
TBvGrmates, WV... cece cece ere cssoevsces ETT er *
16. subeneus, W. [<—= eneus, Dej.]_ .....- Fa} *
17. paucillus, W. [ <—e misellus, Sch.] ...... ya *
(Apotomides.)
9. Apotomus (Hoffm.), Ill. (2).
18. Chaudoiria, W. [<—em rufus, Rossi] ....| % |----
pe ee eee ease fe
(Ditomrdes.)
10, Aristus, Lat. (1).
ZO, sebopacus, Ww. cece ccc seroeernaes ack la? =| @
(Stagonides. )
11. Sracona, Lat. (1).
Zl, europma, Dej. ... 2... ccceecccerveces ES a a ae
(Brachinides. )
12, PHrropsopnts, Sol. (1).
22. hispanicus, De}. ... 2. cee cece ee esoee | aN Deer tir”
80 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
(Dryptides.) Mad.| Sal. | Can.
13. Poiysricuus, Bon. (1).
ee err RE Re oe *
(Lebiades.)
14. Tarus, Clairv. (9).
24. suturalis, SS Sec * * *
*25. discoideus, Dej..... Re EK GE Sole b s tee hn [eae] eo ee
*26. Paivanus, W. [<a discoideus, Dej. tes Peer eee
*27. Madera, W. ae Schon. sh ca ROR ia
*28. marginellus, Br... 6... e cence eeneeeees sine *
RUAN OMNOOME EIR icc a Saree AE Tes 4 8 0.80.9 saute *
POE OUNCE, Was. > oo sok eRe nies aise bine s'° arlene a
OSL. GICTUB NY 5. <0 9 5c Sa em KS, Bi hee *
*32. zargoides, W. [<—ex cordatus, Ramb.]....|.... *
15. ree Bon. a it 2).
obi 4 4 4k biele eee ORGS oan wae *
34 p pinentie, Wi [<—meridionalis, Dej.]..) .... *
35. alutaceus, W. [<—e« meridionalis, Dej.] ..| Are
*36. oceantcus, W....0.seseeeeeeevecencees % cohen
"37. IRONS, WW o's o ee steels Na sue tae tare * Ae
38. strigifrons, W. [<—exlinearis,Ol.] ...... esau %
*39. ameenus, W. da: s SSR OEM» Mee ate aa ag ee *
40, elliptipennis, W. [<—wsygma, Rossi] ....| % *
£2, SigmwA, TOM ss Seca veer eas ee * *
42. umbratus, W. [<—«sigma, Rossi] ...... * ate
*43, pervenustus, Wiwesseseverersesseveces nije *
44, incertus, W. [<—««? nigriventris, Thoms. }. %
16. BLecurvs, Mots. ( (§).
45. glabratus (Meg.), Dfts. 2...0.5....... * %
46. maurus, St. [<—«= glabratus, Dfts.]...... * *
47. plagiatus, (Meg.), Dfts. ...........4.- *% *
17. MeTaBLetus, Gobel (5). ,
48. patruelis, OUAUG. ‘icc. eaneearaao ase * *
49. obscuroguttatus (And.), Dfts........... * papa
50. inequalis, SOMERS er tie” eager *
51. lancerotensis, W. [<—minequalis,W.]....] 2... *
52. brevipennis, W. [<—exinequalis| ........ ends *
18. MasorEvs (Ziegt)» , Dej. (3).
"5B: ROMA WE eS eae eR Seaton e's ets *
54, arenicola, W, [<x Wetterhaln, Gyl. BLE OE te *
965. altioel, Nes rns acelin cep ie ct wien 4 TR. *
( Chlenides.) 7
19. Cuiznivs, Bon. (2).
56. spoliatus, OW iia cots gemee aie vice cs Sale *
*57. canariensis (Klug), Dej. «1.6... esse ees ners %
(Licinides.)
20. Licinus, Lat. (1).
58.; Manraquianus, Wo. .6rsnwbien eee sess aa x
21. Euryenatuus, W. (1).
a ee Nr 2 *
(Broscides.)
22. Broscus, Pnz. (3).
TERN, CP ASSUNAGTIO OW so iss cE Dhieg ha es ake aH *
EEL SOUGOET, EME eiaia ale w esp ieiee ee ae ee oe ith *
Sikes PEAS, Werte aks Cabs welsh hea onset ayes *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
(Pterostichides.) Mad.| Sal. | Can.
23. Pogones (Ziegl.), De} a. (2).
SIMMEEIMOOON Wegc ccd i cise sccceveecees *
64. MMV RPO Ve doe acer ee sue ee oes *
24, nue (5). pet ee
OD. Schaumit, We cnccccccresccsscnceees ¥ RA
*66, oo Se ce ee ee ee PY hon
*67. Crotchianus, oo MME REINGUC INGE eee ey ts *
*68. Monizit, eae shales sae * pee
*69. pellucidis, We wsesececesereeenenenes *
25. SPHODRUS, Clairv.. 1).
70, leucophthalmus, L. .........-.eeseeee ages *
26. Prisronycuvs, Dej. (3 ). 7 ;
*71. alternans, De}. ......++ bAS.T ira ainaleece S an *
és nse el WN SANSA ated RSD Rinkcnteen eae *
S. complanatus, Dej....... sss sinner ceees
27. CALATHUS, Eon. (23). oo i z
*74, sphodrovdes, Ww ae TE HEAR A RhW eee yee *
*75, acuminatus, W... 1.6.5 gio wlacttarvliaie te a 6 ae ‘*
"7G. rufocastaneus, W. ....sisecicccnsscces ters *
co SY ee a Sa ve ts *
*78, advena, UW ge PE ahead a ‘ee ‘o's leon 'n elo Soha teie Roark sees *
"70. Gbacordes, Bria is. iis: sve ve e's 0% Sg 8 %
PPO Te ee *
PEN a GUMS, WV. <.'uinss'e'e' e's ass’ vee en Saws %
RMNNUN A ek iein gg ya's e'w's w's'¢.0' Ces sia s pare *
*83. simplicicollis, W. [<—eerectus,W.]...... ets *
IIR WY ales voc ep n.c se ad ah die ees e's ts %
*85. subfuscus, W. <—ax fuscus, F. } see eee eees * sees
*86. complanatus (Koll.), Dej. ........06.. * Pct
CRMRUEMUN Sg hahc5hs "ssi 0a wie ele'e's's'e'a/atn's aa lnd s * Sains
SR DEL WY 9 no vis raretevieigieta Sus cldleid a's ele mek *
*89. auctus, W. Rares We) epidseas we *
Sere ree ee ee Oe tres *
*O1. depressus, Brew... ssc cece seer eee e eens ies *
*92. fimbriatus, We ...cseeeeveveveveneces % oo ie
*93. appendiculatus, Wi. .ceecvveevveccees Ae *
TR See ne re ire bear ee *
*95. barbatus, UGE SE Re te Sy *
*96. spretus, W. oleae Weis vases en *
28, ANCHOMENUS, Bon. (4)
PUT POROUS, Wes ceive cc ccetenecveteure Aas %
*98. debilis, W.[<—«= Nichollsii,W.] ........ vals *
99. albipes, Fie... cece cece eee e renee eees * ¥
100. marginatus, L. .......e sees seen eeeees * ¥
29, OLisrHoPuS, Dej. (7).
*101. humerosus(Schm.), W. Fetes ge seta J * Ar)
*102. maderensis, W. [~<—« glabratus, Br. % sigue?
*103. acutangulus, W. [<—«glabratus, Br.|]....| , - rd
"LOS, grabratus; Br. ccc ieceiecieusccvees Hees %
*105. palmensis, W. .- esses sere re ceee eens, tees *
SS OS eines & eer Ter % ee
107. elongatus, W. [<—=? fuscatus, Dej.] . * *
30, PLATYDERUS, Steph. (2).
*108. alticola, [EN Ba OUR Sar ai, *
"109. teneistriatus, Wo wc ccc ccc cece eneen Pets *
82
31, Prrrosticuus, Auct. (13). Mad.| Sal. | Can.
Peecilus, Bon. ;
110. crenatus (Hoffim.), Dej. .......6es sees bits *
Lagarus, Chaud.
"11 JiGUrGtUe COON ae i so ccwtawe meena er *
Orthomus, Chand.
112. Jongulus, Reiche .....66.e0¢eeensnn ee ase: K5,) Ae ae
113. halgena, W. [<—mlongulus, Reiche]....|....| g |...
_ Lyperus, Chaud.
114, nigerrimus, De}. [<—e aterrimus, Pk.| ..| » -
*115. Wollaston’ (Heer), Woes oeesesepcise vc *
Haptoderus, Chaud. .
F116. hanpalordes; W ...< «:4:s'sars Saleh ghia 9(006, 5 5 has ase *%
LLY. AAGUGINA, BSR. Sa ei COR ee Rae gi sack pins vhe %
VALS OO MAERE, VY ss a's «22's Cece re a eee cae * sims
*110, ‘or qviepes, Woe ss. 3c5hs pees Gene eanalans * sales
*120, calathiformis, W osc Sin ss < eves ghia’ « re *
"121, délaticolles, Ws o05.05530 09> se eben * Sale
pe Sg a Amores ge ge *
32, AMARA, Bon. (3).
128. trtvialia; Gyll,.. -- i. ss le ehioee eee ae * ae
"124 coreuta, Wri secu sess ave saen es as eee er >
"12. euperans, Wie asa h ess sanvave eye ee * 7a
33. ZABRUS, Clairv. (2).
9196.) erases, Ldhs, » > eles eden santero ween Par *
*127. levigatus, Zimm. [<—«= crassus, Dej.].... %
Harpalides.)
34, ANISODACTYLUS, Dej. (1).
128. binotatus, iy cx isa. i CGP RA oa ona a a *
35. CRATOGNATHUS, Dej. (7). |
*129. solitarius, W aon pai ose aioe with ARES Ae a estes || Sie acee le
FDO elated, WW Ss 6:isa:vs mee yals wort jaan Stag aoe Pea (oe me ieee Ae
"151 forbubatea, Ws.-5.s55 Ph deat ae aps (ry ae
TABS WACINE. WSs 50.40 sas wis See oe ren *%
*133. empiricus, W. [<—e micans, W.].......+. veate's *
PEA AN OW io:0:0 65:50, ldivgscosens SAMS Heat a
"ISD; VOU, DO}. inci s esos! a th sae - oe
36. Harpayvs, Lat. (4).
136. distinguendus, Dufts. .............0.. % art
137. attenuatus, Steph... .....0. ese eee 2 pee ae,
158; Schawins, Weiis.n shaven con tak eae tel, ae Ps
189. tenebrosus, pe FLAN ere nee Oe * *
37. Opuonus (Ziegl.), Steph. (1).
140. rotundicollis, Fairm..........seseeeees ¥ =
38, DicurrotTricuus, Duy. (1).
141. levistriatus, W, [<—« obsoletus, Dej.| .... *
39. STENOLOPHUS (Meg.), Steph. (4).
143; Teutonus, Soh. sdscipigeatseiee ed s020s * a tag
143. discophorus, Fisch. ..........++..+4+- didigis Letty ed a oe
144) marginatis, De}... .ndgualenne> the ves * io! ae
Reb COTSRIIGS EG eis. Ao dea, « cacaaentnes sa Ste violas * *
40, BRaDYCELLUS, Erich. (3).
146, harpalinus, Doe}. eeasitenaw sees fb wats * side
SER Or Cultea WW eaitysrcsts in seers sole b -s aiaee * ; sei
WISE, Henly onsea sy Wo Sense ala da sare aa co scelpheaes aha *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Sal. | Can.
41, TrecutcHvus, Lec. oes OS
STAG PIMC Wa aiden vib vesnntveeces ses es %
*150. Tansonines, W. [<= fimicola, Wie} *
42. Trecuvs, Clairv.
151. detersus, (a | ee ee, down *
pile ee eres: See ‘ AR:
*153. nigrocruciatus, _ SORIRRIOE os apne * ene
*154. levis, W. [-—=flavomarginatus, W.} .. * MA
*155. flavomarginatus, WN ain Sith arn eaiale GIN MESS % Rae
*156. Soap [<—mflavomarginatus,W.}).... %
PES ooo sci ssp oscp enviar ote’ % aA
ill le taal a ou
*159. elix, WV. <—ex CUStOS, Weel vies es Giese’ sae *
*160. quadricollis, W. [<a cusios, W. ees 1Arr % is ss
EN es 9's 6 4 4 piss Sipletede <,h hvala loae® ‘ 5%
*162. alticola, W. | <—ecustos, W.] ......++++ *
*163. cautus, Cy nek ek *%
i | Se eee ‘odd nweteel« *
43, THALASSOPHILUS, W. (1).
165. Whitii, W. [<—«longicornis, St.] ...... % .
44, Aitpys, Leach (1).
PRRDA MOO IEE, Wo ois ois oss os oisle alee’ *
45, PerrLEeptvs, Schm. (1).
167. nigritulus, W. “<= areolatus, Creutz.] ..).... %
(Bembidiades).
46, Tacuys (Ziegl.), Steph. (7).
gE SS rior i ar * joka
169, bistriatus (Meg.), Dfts, .........0.08- * %
RPOOMEIANM, CHORIN, Fos 5 5sc cco se tole Me EF *
Di roommromumedbates, Wo oii oe cas lh ewe eaes Bea *
172. curvimanus, W. [<—4-signatus, Dfts.]..| %
EE, BPOY oave dee vin o.n n:06 49s a 'engidiyie’s % Pixs
174, hzemorrhoidalis, Dej. ...........0066. Jang *
47, BempBiprium, Lat. (14).
Philochthus, Steph. |
RING avec sa vss suwe celcveeseces % re
176. biguttatum, 1 SOE aee a aD ena eh *
SA SS *%
Ocys, Steph.
178. dubium, W. [<—erufescens, Dej.| ...... *
Peryphus, Meg.
179. atlanticum, W. [<x obsoletum, Dej.|....| *
180. tabellatum, W.|~<—s«tibiale, Dfts.|] ...... * sik
Lopha, Meg.
Per ommanim, Dej. ... 2... seb tet ieee. *% Ase
3 6 SR err rari ror “oe *
185. subcallosum, W. |<—excallosum, Kiist.] ..|.... %
184. Schmidtii, W. eo <—e= callosum, Kiist.] . % Gk
185. inconspicuum, [<a 4-maculatum, L. ] err %
Leja, Meg.
ENINS ENGS Sais ca sek ewe wey ow kwilee qi *
Bembidium, Auct.
187. Crotchit, W. [<—«palhidipenne, Ill.) . %
Notaphus, Meg.
Mad.
188. marginicolle, W. | -<—« varium, Ol.|...... uae
84
he
49.
50.
51.
56.
o7.
. CyBisTER, Curt. (1).
I
54.
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Fam. 2. Dytiscide.
Hatspexivs, Lat. (1).
189. suffusus, W. [<—mlineatocollis, Mehin|] it Sea
HypDRopPoRtS, Clairv. (12).
Mad.
Sal.
°
5
LOO: UBIO, TUE nyc se eee ky eines Ore
191. confluens, Fy ...........0055 Seats ae
192. geminus, FP. oo... sce eee eee eee Soetve
193. minutissimus, Germ. .........00eeees ALS
194, delectus, W. [<—«« flavipes, Ol.| ........ aa
105. communes, Woes .sis eae bind vege ee bois mune
196. xanthopus, Steph. PE in 28> Ss 5's eke
197. planus, By... sees e cnet
198. Clarkii, W. [-<—exaffinis, Penis =o; pee
199. ceresyi, AUDE.......6 eee e cece se eenee
*200. vigilans, W. [<—eetessellatus, Aubé] .
O01. feapeliains (D,), Aube 1 eee ue pee
Laccopuius, Leach (1).
202. inflatus, W. [<—emminutus, L.] 11.1... Wreas
CoLyMBETES, Clairv. (2).
203. coriaceus (Hoffm.), Lap. .........2-00. exe
*204. lanio, F. [<—eecoriaceus, Lap.] «1.2...
. AGABUS, Leach (5).
205. bipustulatus, Lis... 5522s vt cc ee ee oe
206, nebulosus, Porat. :.555s5\05 5 ot tame eee
207. biguttatus, Oliv. .........eeseeeeeees ;
208. capers caot eee! W. [<—exbiguttatus, L.| ..|....
*200; snmderensa, Wig cs ook es Lav eka eta re
210. africanus,
Dytiscus, L. (1).
91) ‘elronmlexus, 3.6 34 seat eeeet Pin re
. EunectTeEs, Erich. (2).
212. sever peed Mat [<—ex sticticus, L.| .
213. subcoriaceus, W. [~<—westicticus, Li]... . aye
Fam. 3. Gyrinide.
Gyrinus Geoffr. (4).
SIA MetO By big kk sien pe pow eae seRd see Sax
D1, wri Rter TI eats ins oe e Soca ed OS tek
216.. Dejeantl, Br. s.6 fave ocsste see wes eae ts es
217. natator, L...... UR ee Re ee ey mare
Fam. 4. Parnide.
Parnvs, F. (1).
218, prolafericornie, Ps ys +5 <1 oReeee sais se
Fam. 5. Helophorida.
. HeLopnorvs, F. (1).
59.
219. longitarsis, W.
Catostius, W. (1)...
ee PAOCIG WN i area os. 6d ao Lees bes a Fe
eeeeeeoreeree eee se esse ves
. OcuTHEBIUS, Leach (5).
221. 4-foveolatus, W. [<—e«? punctatus, Steph. ]
Paee PURMPOUS Ty Vea aerate ba awed s Skee ;
[Ke KKH HK KOK OR *
*
"*#*e * I
[ke %
Mad.} Sal. | Can.
60. OCHTHEBIUS (continued).
#223. subpictus, W, [<—=? marinus, Pk,]...... ‘ Es Ghs
224. rugulosus, We . 11+ 0++s hers pos oP ee ‘ ty
B25. Vapadscold, We 5s. ees cece cece nnees oot} és
61. Hyprmna, Kugel. er
226. Rann k's a PEL RE Fale os news ited .
297, quadricollis, W 5 ROSES Ae eee cael oe ie
Fam. 6. ae
62. Lrmnostrus, Leach (3
-228. gracilipes, FHC OLE DENEEE ERG EIA Cee err, a
*229. grandicollis, Dee singe ed edge * ear
DEEN asco ccs oni eeweledeecsteee eae *
63, Laccostus, Erich. (1).
OSS sie s * %
64, PuituypRvs, Sol. (1).
232. melanocephalus, Oliv. ............ es ae
65. Brrosus, Leach (1).
233. spinosus (Stev.), Schon. ......., Tee ware
66. Hyprosius, Leach ho
TER ROMMOTTROUS, Wie ee eee ee bev eee ae. %
*235. marchantie, W Pad CO Sieew MES EA peeiRee SS * gue
SE Ee See eee x
67. CH#TARTHRIA (Waterh.), Steph. (1).
237. similis, W. [<—eeseminulum, Pk.] ...... npc %
Fam. 7. Spheridiade.
68. CycLonotum (Dej.), Erich. (1).
pS PARA ne ee yet -
69. DAcTYLOSTERNUM, W. (1). f
239. eer Meise ke wh « 2tss Sohp uy eet * %
70, SpHzRIDIvM, F. (1).
240. bipustulatim, F. Sp etapa OF SP, te YEA %
71. Cercyon, Leach (6)
Be EST 60] | seen es Aas ha
OS OS Se eee CoD PAS ie tk Cae
en SAS rece rr * ae Re
244. leprdum, W. Nee a TY tO Rt ee kN a Bee eis *
245, nigriceps, Mshm ............+eeee0e: * % *
Bet eee, Ti cme nes Py TOE eer
Fam. 8. Silphide.
72. Carors, Payk (4).
*247, onde \ SPP rete ere ree * ba
*2A8. putridus, W. ....ccesssesscveseuceces Beas »
249, velox, 8 ence 5, gd painie! taste Teale meiner ea * pee
250. a Wy. [<—wevelor, Sp.] ..... cece ea: *
73. SrupHa, L. (2).
*25 1: simplicicornis, | eet ke: oie eee a Sa ‘“
*252. figurata, Br. ....-eseeeeeeee Se REke 6 wisi pe
Fam. 9. Anisotomide.
74, Srerevs, W. (1).
#953. cercyonides, W...s.essseeee fii <epen *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
86 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.| Sal. | Can.
| 75, Antsotoma (Knoch), Illig. (2).
*254. canariensis, Wes. ..eseveeeeeeerecenes vee *
¥255. OCCANWOA, WG Wohi kiss cccrcctaseunage AL ey *
76. AGaTurpium, lig. (2):
256. globulum, W. [<—«? margnatum, = I Bee *
257. itegricolle, RS: |e Bee *
Fam. 10. Cybocephalide.
77. CyBOCEPHALUS, Erich. (2).
258. spherula, W. [<—em? exiguus, Sahlb. }. si ead ge *
259. levis, WY bo tans Sic cRiSie Rete aR Rt «> oistes SH9 vee *
Fam. 11. Clambidz.
78. CuaMBvs, Fisch. (1).
260. .complinania, Ws:-x'.'. sox aerthig eye Ba Solas eva *%
79, CALYPTOMERUS, Redt. (1).
261. dubius, Mshm .......... is § <otlele ays * *
Fam. 12. Corylophida.
80. Sacrum, Lee. (1)
. 262. pusiiiain, Aiyil. 5 56 ss% spies errs ee
81, ARTHROLIPS, W. ay:
Ge DES! AGUNG WW 5 00a’ tin vue: 39 6 tye ee mee * a
264. obscurus (Dej.), Sahlb. ...........5.. * *
82. CornyLopuus (Leach), Steph. (1).
"2665. Leoviformes, Wo «ssa w0sla tin Bs Wa sive ces 5
83, ORTHOPERUS, Steph. (2).
to D66c atomara, AVIS 2's. ss wis aga le agereee *
267. atomariug, Heer)... nec ig ess ceeemes *
84. Giuaosoma, W. (1).
DOS. Tbe WY oh sich 6 H009'e walls rede Soetaeoat ae *
85. Microstacetus, W. (1).
269. cag sor ei nes sare: biehlg boy ARIE iG aE *
86. SERICODERUS, Steph
270. lateralis Mog ) Gyll i's Sheahan Ree * *
Fam. 13. Ptiliade.
87. ACROTRICHIS, Mots. (11).
By 1 TUMOUR WLTLUND,. c-5.05 4/0 Sc o:e:e'o aun eee a TRS : *%
"272. wemebrecola, WV eS vcs 55e sink do 2 oh 3a Bice, ve *% BI Pre
9379.> Nh eweis Wek os bass Bie ake keke es Pein : *%
. 274. atomaria, De Geer ..........esseeee * » Thee
*275., anthracind, MR. G io ha villas ae ta ve's Le ! *
276. Wollastont, Matth. [<—«=fascicularis, Hbst]| .... .
*277. Crotchit, Matth:: .\.c2.syaebea wees *
218. pericans, Hoet\: +. 5% cpusaeemeees'> o's, 6 Heeeg *
279. Montandonii, Allib.. 5.5% ssitiew > sees * Aa
280. Guerinii, Allib......... Peer eras 5 * x
*281. canariensis, Matth. ...6.....00060.06 Le %
88. NEPHANES, Thoms. (1).
Beas Litany INOWIE Ss 60s So koteba wee % *%
89. Prenipium, Erich. (3).
Peas WOVIPAIIN, CANIN. ys eas ws e's econ ayes *
284. apicale (St.), Gillm................0.5 * %
6p. punctatum, Gylly «5 95's pews vs 4-Oena Ne *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.} Sal. | Can
90, PrinELLA, Mots. (3).
ZOD, EGON GEE vero ei viviciees ces cen coees ae *
287. Proteus, tS? feaponains< a Aelia é an
288 angustula, UMM aii a ais vids 9 vi 4 4 9 05.6 ie ‘.
Fam. 14. Phalacride.
91. PHALACRUS, Payk. 103
289. coruscus, P. Bees RAMAN apelt, Yatuk pices ve fect *
92, OtrsRUvs, Erich. ee
PEMEMIIO TY oo. s3.6,5 0.0.055:0.010,0,0.8.0-98 4 wh * ee
ER er oe by ke
292, onal ERROR ae f see
293. Stephensii (Leach), Bitohia ss ccas ee * Lees:
ETS ITY 5.0 i jo;0,o 5 0 od 0, 3ib's dle WA or dlasels ie *
295. subereus, W Te oie jhe uae Cena cab a tnt *
ayo, wonmmilis, Mshm .........5..ce0nee: * *
Fam. 15. Nitidulide.
93, HETEROBRACHIUM, W. (1). ;
*297. longimanum, W. .....005+ ie ee ee Oesiss *
94, BRACHYPTERUS, Kugel. (3).
eh SO eer rer wee *
Ee RRR I Speman Fehr Aas *
lS | Re ee Be id *
95. CaRrpoPpuitus (Leach), Steph. (4). 5s hetin ty wastes
301. mutilatus (Hoffm.), Erich............. %* cnn
802. dimidiatus, _ ye eae ates aks * *
303. hemipterus, Pi aa UK do Mabe s Kat Spe ouee * *
*304. tersus, EEE EPR ARR coments Ape et o.e 918 *
96. Epurma, Erich. (2)-
305. obsoleta, eRe Level Cees %
97. Nirmpvxa, F. (2). |
MR SITEG seeds 4.5 6 aisvindan ne es RB * *
307. 4- ustulata, Aaa uit 8 Go BOS Oe Ae * ee we
98. Omosrra, Erich. (2).
PUL 6 aos ok ges sere nde seed’ a *
EMT gies 5 vet vas ¢ hae cee OSS Sree *
99, Pria- Sy 7 Steph. (1).
i ee BOGE <cvivce oalnmenos TRS % *
100. BF Pe Pa (Kby), Steph. (5).
311. echi, W. (a tritis BT. ssn Sarees * *
312. tristis (Schiipp.), St. .........-eseee- * *
313, picipes, St. 6... eee eee e ee eee ences * rei iki
SIA, virescens, We... sree secccecsvncsveuns ray *
DE PTOOEIG, We... ee ev cccecceense sams * *
101. XenostTRoNGyYxUs, W. (1).
NITEM Wiens os woe ee sens an tinea e's * .
Fam. 16. Rhizophagide.
102. Rutzopnacus, Hbst (3).
317. pinetorum, W. [<x ferrugineus, Pk.] ..|.... *
S18. subopacus, We 66 ic cick bbe seen eas *
319. bipustulatus, Fo... ssc eee eee eee eee. % ie
88 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.} Sal. | Can.
103. Europs, W. (2).
*320. tmpressicollis, We ... 0.000 eee sé ee *
"321, duplicatys, Wes, sicivoie. oe. Rene tie aut %
Fam. 17. Trogositide.
104. TemnocuiLa, Westw. (1).
322. pint, Br. [<—amcerulea, Ol.) we. ceeees wise %
105. Lrpaspts, W. (3).
"OOS THMOOHE, WN Sous :d scans Soest 6 FR eee oes wea Mae”
*324. pinicola, OS: rE is ee oe
"B20; COUMCOE, Wi. ose etme eed sss % %
106. Trogostra, Oliv. (4).
$26. mauritanica, Lu... . «siete iarsreies te + « % *%
B27. aerrata, Ws» iec-c:y:00' ae waiR pais Sale 9's * ae
328. recta, W. [<—am serrata, W.] . 0... 05s. yar #
*3D0, Latens, Ws ise un eis eso eves aveteyetetaterorea's wale *
Fam. 18. Monotomide.
107. Monotroma, Hbst (5).
330. spinicollis, AUD6 ......... se eee eee eee * *
381. pieipes, ELS. o.cene hea eavene serene * *
G82. quadvicollis, Aube® (6s ak a ote pes * *
$33. 4-foveolata, AUD6...cssccrcccvessnees pa *
334, longicollis (Schén. Dy eth 1 cue ae * state
Fam. 19. Endophleide.
108, TarPuius (Germ.), Erich. (34).
*335. Lowet, W. Sel clsis nla ee ATOR eae oeina * mets:
"S80. COANE VE ile ceas ce ecaiie Pte erena, ayy * Rak
"EST. parallehug, Ws~ ‘ocs'is tv altienls vale bacele a8 . FS,
*338. angustulus, W.'... cece ce ween BART ay h meee
#330; snornatet, Wee 5:0 saheccd ya ne pen anes * he
PAD. seOOUE IV 5" 65s Wala wate ates Se a eae Pore Nae a
*84). commaptg Woe 3559.02 cee ee nes <emems * va
Ee TI Gy NV co orsic b's Vale tng cae ioe Dee % rs.
*343. formosus, 6 PRR Pare Ae, Sills Ws Ry Goon * Tio
"SAA SUAGUSRODIIE, WV 6 canis ope aeus Oa viCb Rae ‘. wah
SEATS, SPORE WN as is 6 b's. Ww wigs Oleg Nw eer % eer
SAC. GEENRAPUED WV os5c5s a's Ss ho sn ties ea * ee
"S347, Srteieaeesy Ve 6s) 5 aics yen cee eens * as
*348. Wolffit, W. | <—etruncatus,W.] ...... * es
*349. sculptipennts, We... ce ceceeeeereeenes * Hf dow
"S50. Leshedmealis, Woe vice pone aialaes ea gt % ae
*Sb1. cieutrionsas, Way ecu eee aie as 3 * sath
*852. echtnateca, Wi ass clsis dco wee eee inn.« ° * es
“RGB, brecrcolia, We! vce bn baci et oie *% ane?
oe hs SR Oe) + stare
*SH5. ermliodius, Wo. lacie bade es so. % oe
ABR. Deport; Wee esis vse eae ate aD Ai *
*357. camelus, W. .......4- EATER ne 9 a. cy *
BODE CANAPIERENG, WY 5 souls css os pS ee oe Eee *
*359. setosus, W. [<—ee canariensis, W.]| ...... spun *
*360. humer se AM br alta a'wcss ace hd fain hah is: OF ele daa peat *
SOs PNG) WV a atan oi sroie: a's ata ote 4: 5-9 aya. aie sha *
*362. abbreviatus, i Oe a ree EE ST ei *
108.
109.
110.
He
112.
113.
114,
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120.
121.
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.| Sal. | Can.
‘TARPHIUS see).
ete GUPAMGTIRRS NV a aivie,0.0.0.0.5.0,010.)9.0.0.0 100 sia'e dtd *
MEE MMIPORUE, Wi cscs ccc cece sc ctciese ifee %
Sa UMN aa the 6-5 eo 6e0.0.9 9-00.00 » ah pane ees *
eae es 05g gb ks 0.6 nino. b o's 0'e's Chaise *%
NF a IE Gols 56-5. 500.010: 0.0:0,0.0,9 Wo oe os aval *
mo 0 Se eee Sadik x
ProstHeca, W. (1).
MOU COMTI Ns gow gacvccccccvsvedeesbecins *
Fam. 20. Colydiade.
Avtonium, Erich. (1).
*370. sulcicolle, W. | <—ex? bicolor, Hbst]...... eer *
AGLENUS, Erich. (1).
PI OY ha.s 6.06.0. 0 veins see es gies * *
Piaosoma, W. (1).
op Seen at hice
CossypHopES, Westw. (1).
373. Wollastonit, Westw......scseccecesers % é
Fam. 21. Cucujide.
CavuLonomvus, W. (1).
OD 14s TAMODRAGOUMES, Wo. occ cen e dc cccces tins %
L=MOPHL@US ej), Erich. (7).
ot ree rar ee * varee
Ee ns er er % *
OTe EEE TICDOD, . yo vce sec wce'eueeveuss *% *%
378. fe ineus (Creutz.), Steph. .......... * ot
REMEDY 6.0. 0.,0:0.0.0:0, 650 fia pivle boys *% *
SOE Wn vc ct cos te cesied id aalatvinss * Sy
PMR Ws, 6. 06.5,5.5,5.0:0 0. 8.¢:08 20 waean %
CryPTAMORPHA, W. (1).
IN, ivy esas. 40 4 6(0,0; 4. 6, sein. edie alee da’ e *
Prpracvs, Shuck. (1).
383, tabellatus, W. [<—exdepressus, Hbst]....|.... *
XENOSCELIS, W. (1).
PORE CEWHIRGEUS, Wwe cower tena csaeame eee %*
Navsrsius (Sch.), Redt. (1). ;
385. dentatus, Mshm .........cesesesece: * *
Suivanvs, Lat. (4).
386. surinamensis, eae Re sac kacdn n aca ee * *
pere mmementats, OLIV... 0... ceseecesnes # re
wo Se eee ec eS *
389. advena (Kunze), Waltl .............. % *
Fam. 22. Cryptophagide.
CrypropHacus, Hbst (9).
390, saginatus (Schipp.), St............... ot ae ee
URC MUUMEEESTICOP. ow ee ce nde a eldwewns OT eee eee
ue CUMMINS, FNeb 6... 6 ct ye esieminaeene a eae ar
393. affinis, - Mee oenes nate, ene elaie Mae Ra Palmares * Sik *
394. obesulus, ERM aks iow vicccreiieaee oa ay wR way ee ree *
SM APMNIPOSSUS, Won se cece cede es tle ue’ os pee *
Bad, FUMFOPMUS, Wie ieee acc e caine toes ae ae ¥
TEN Ee MAPMMONLES, Ww cg ce ck eles Ue eal Bt Olds ames
g
go
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.| Sal. | Can.
121, CryPproPpHaGus (continued).
"B08. RCSCTIUE SIN 5 soa ssis isis roe one as wed Rate BAS *%
122. Mnronomus, W. (i).
S300) clean NV 5 + bik 5.4 oven eee oe ee Orew Ones rie *
123. ParaAMECOSOMA, Curt. (1).
MOOD SEH OE WV O55 65d ses vue oo os o's wre emer % he
124, LevucoHIMATIUM, Rosenh. (1).
401. elongatum, St. ......4..-..e eee e ee eee * Ps
125. Hypocoprus, Mots. (2).
402, latridioides, Mots. ............+++55- nee *%
403. Motschulsku, W. [<—mlatridioides, M.]..| x ay
126, Aromaria (Kby), Steph. (11).
*404, pilosula, W. [<—eecanariensis, W.|...... OF %
"4205, canarrensts, W si. seas wes Pelle Wo eae *%
"406. Wabecoldan gs WV eos o cS. eC ihalaraten DWN ate vie Mi he *%
407. pusilla, Payk. ..........seeeeeeeeees % > wy
408. munda,: Eerich,.. «5.5: 524:.5s ian! .tateierg le oes oe A er *
400; apicalis, BIMGH. 3).\5.+:..ss2.teaeee wags s * oes
"410, reebricolles, W105 's chin enteeee saneee Aa *%
TALI: genesee, We © a sss cls conve d viene steels Sale *%
"AID BaslOoeds Wo ans oe as din Rg dein Sencar ee ae *%
MAIS) enseoln, W's ties 5 6 ci sce es ve hie IE veel oe
AIG! albdy rattan Wo soc) cts teeeeslone rth eee eee %
127. EpistEmus (Westw.), Steph. (1).
415. gyrinoides,Mshm..................5- * *
Fam. 23. Latridiade.
128. CHotovoceRa, Mots. (1).
416. Madera, Westy. 06. cceccevccssccees t
129. ANommatus, Wesm. (1).
417, 12-striatus, Mull... 0... ce eee *
130. HotoparameEcvs, Curt. (4).
RIS) Kan AUK. -. 05 ae oes adeneheee * hae 4
419. singularis, Beck ...........ceee ces Sad %
420; caularum, Aub6. issu lus wee eg ele ces D9 x
421. niger (Chevr.), Aubé .............00 * *
131. Corticarta, Mshm (11).
422, pubescens (IIL), Gyll. .........0. ee * i
423. fulva (Chevr.), Villa ........00 es eee *% *
424. crenicollis?, Mann, ............000005 * ier
425, -oreecudoses, W vs:.%s%4'ote%ns sab athe 2 deere view *% *
426, sexrata, Payee ios: ia Gecliedes > Oe Ore * *
427. inconspicua, W. [<—«serrata, Payk. | * ne
A428, rotundicollaa, Wise sve valeln is dae teeete 00% * iat
429, angulata, W. [<—ee angulosa, Mots.|....|.... *
430. curta, W. (truncatella?, Mann.) ........ *% *%
451; tenella, Weis osc RARE ee Oe ay; *
452. fagi, W. [<—« elongata, Gyll.] ........ * onthe
132, Blea Nat Host (ey sr bay
ASS, assimilis,.Mann.. oe 3icgeode's bee he * hate
AO, MUR Lan = 6d occ ee ede ees ose kaee x *
435. opacypennis, W. [<—we minutus, L.|...... Bil *
436, transversus, Oliv. .........6......0 06. * io
ART, elects, Wise vos dol ead cde ad AD * bat
ASS, ruficollis,; Misha, 6 '3.-ci6 ve es osc PR * %
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
gt
Mad.| Sal.’ :
138, MeropHTHatamus (Mots.), W. (5). be
"ASO. aaperdis, Ww s eek ieee es * or RY
Ee ee ua *
TAAL NORDEMAN ig Vis vices cess seen ees M3 %
*4AD, soulpturaius, Wo ow cece . Mh eras
eS eee Pe #
Fam. 24. Mycetophagide.
134. mar) (Dej.), Da, a
444, tamarisci O REIN 9) Sie sb hin wai he lear *
135. MyRMEcOXENUS, hev. (1).
445, picinus, RIOR UE tiers * %
136. Mycrtaa (Kby), Steph. (1).
MOMMA ick ebedeslees *
137. baie sion Redt, (1).
RE PEMANIIG «6's sas ep pace bo weavers s
138, Lrraraus, Erich. (3). oe :
*448, pictus, W PPR ce pee cette cies tk eaehan * ear
449. pilosus, IE: * yiniee
450. 3-fasciatus, W. [<—«=pilosus, W.]...... ea *
139, TypHma (Kby), Steph. (1).
EM RET cbs edi cee vb ane * Pe
Fam. 25. Telmatophilide.
140. THatLEstus, W. (2).
PMI, WN 5 a5 0 5 oo wsjele.sn vg Sa Bicaiene Fees ‘
*4558. subellaptecus, WW. ... 6. cece aaee wast %
141. Drpuyxixvs, Steph. (1)
454, lunatus, a et ar ey ene CCAS Car eee ee CE *% *
Fam. 26. Dermestidz.
142. DermestTEs, L. (2).
MRIS Ble oy oo 6 6 een noo wl viphsfiie oa’ * ¥
DS) a a ee Be vic s
148. ATrraGEnvs, Lat. (3
6 NG racer otic oe * Pp.
OT aD: Le * *
0 Se rere eer i evs t
144, Texopss, Redt. (4).
RTT NEL sy coc teed sccis tee tnvea ee sil a
WARNES, We ccc cee etn ewe en sae *
"AG. mattafasciatus, W... 6... csv cecenesen's estes ¥
*463. fasciatus, W PEM b eestonstmatiad wis jerele sleds 2 pera *
145. ANTHRENUS, Geoffr. (2).
464. ase Ps ols weds» «0 ee gid Renee ae * % *
465. minor, W. [<—e? minutus, Kiist.]...... aA a noe) a
Fam. 27. Byrrhide.
146. Syncatypra (Dillw.), Steph. (5).
ENED Ns hci es alee eee ta ea ers vee vere APs *
467. granulosa, W. «11.6 e eee eee eects De as *
468. capitata, W. [<—ex P setegera, Ill. 4) sees * aS
469. ovuliformis, W. [<—aesetigera, Ill.] ....| x *
OUTIL WV goo ie vd c-y ue saga wens so dee at * ist
g 2
92
F am. 28. Histeride. Mad. Sal. Can.
147, Acritus, Lec. (4).
*471. gemmula, W........ ee cans eee | pie pad oracans *
AT2.-MIMUtGA, STOR sock sees ce cet dann we ee *
473. homeopathicus,W. wi. cc cee ee eees pyre We, ioe
474, PUNCHES BUD, vie sies osc sone’ *
148, Eusracuium, W. (3). :
PATE OMIM WY 5 Uns 9 Se ativdhe v nie-0's cage suman Sash *
TRUM Ns oko ¥ os oradnnia nes gible sos dw Sse thse %
WATT PUNCHALUML, WY 0. v6 os PA ans eeisse nie a 60 0 ace ae *
149, Xenonycuvs, W. (1).
ETO ATOROORS Wes vis oc aS eats Dee sis". nee x -
150. Saprinvs, Erich. (13).
479. lobatus, W. [<—aPsabulosus, Mars.]....|...- %
BBD: OVOSUEL Wins o's. aio'0's.0.he ce Rte BEE Es bios statute *
48), apricaviug, Erich. 2500s) sae wh oslo * %
48D. <antindegs, We '.3« 64% x sdigth salve eas ED iis ee *%
4858, angeles, Ws os :oeslaae sega enigemie ies or x
484. minyops, WS: cn ene eee sees *
4G, SOROS, Wee) sg sas cs ween eae valet’ eats %
486, fortunate; Wo. iise.. sia ssinag esis ile Uh ae al ee %
EST. CRRICteR, LIE 64 Veintern' egies apenas * *
488, ‘aubnitidus, Maras vi ciccessse'ecs caters ic *
BBO AN al Ee ascicwiale a ya eto eve ip cates * *
490. nobilis, W. [<—ae? figuratus, Mars.] ....| «++. %
491. osculans, W. [<—e? detersus, Mars.] ....|..++ *
151. Carcrnops, Mars. (2). |
492, minimus (Dej.), Aubé....... 0.00.00 ee * eee
493. 14-striatus, Steph. ..........eeeeeees * *
152. Histrr, L. (2).
aO4, Tomor, Tas ops N Ss SoS Ae nee tase ae * *
406. :comarsenstia, Wo 4.5.si0's elude balla ees Dai y *%
153, Eurriptus, W. (1).
"OG. aneelatcold, Wo 3.60 4 8's walda Rava aeneee * *
154. TERETRIUvS, Erich. (1). |
"407. \cylndricus, Wo. 6 cicnds ci AI sree *
155. Hotouepra, Payk. (1).
*498. Perraudtert, Mars, .....cceesaccceces ais %
Fam. 29. Thorictide.
156. THoricTus, Germ. (4).
*49D. geyed, Woo i's oy ORRe GER Gale Pao he «2h are *
"6500, Westuoodta, Wied iis cv cates Peseect tyes * fates
"501. canartensia, Wie iiss ccd ceates ss eink aA *
*502. vestitus, W. [<—ex? canariensis, W.] ....|.... *
Fam. 30. Aphodiada.
157, ApHoptvs, Illig. (9).
O0a. nydrochiaris, Fs seg petaiedie.s a 0 aos % *%
504, Wollastonii, Harold.................. Bh cete *
DOD. nitidntas, Fe i5 45 sos MeaeMee oad way * *
506. teeniatus, W. [<—amenitidulus, F.] ...... vith *
507. maculosus (Har,), We cise cce cele eis Sate *
Fie, wuts, TEP ery cals bow ki aiclel vin 0s oD % aut
GO, MVICUS ORL Jbh a ReAGR eee ¢ alec ae * *
510. Pedrost, W. ....... ee OK». sunhd oc RRR * i el
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
ws Mad.| Sal. | Can.
157. ApHoDIUS (continued). —
511. granarius, RENN ae hareed Vive 6 orale ce bes * *
158. Oxyomus Saran 4 Casteln. (2).
ROC ee % hes
WIG ioc kccse cece sccr sence fs :
159. Psammonivus, Gyll. (3).
ePID oo 7alw a s.0 0 v0v 00's w 0's oly e's wie * *
515. sabulosus (Dej.), Muls. .............. * *
BIG. porcicolis, Tilig, -......cscesvsesesses % *
Fam. 31. Trogide.
160. Trox, F. (2). a
SIT. Conflstens, We... .scercsveccvvvcevvess eos *
518. scaber, BPA, (sk Vaclabisweriid obec ¥ rest
Fam. 32. Melolonthide.
161. Ooroma, Blanch. ‘S 5
POLGS OMMIING, DP... cc vec cceveeeboese cece eee %
TOAD. Jupcuennss, BY... ccc eiee sess vevestaes wa *
PHBL, MIG, Wis oie eve cd eeele ee cee med ees Pes *
ye Se ae eee ee ass %
*523. obscurella, W. [<—a? obscura, Br.]...... ieee ‘
PN EES violet ves ponents cavt eens AS %
Fam. 33. Glaphyride.
162, CHASMATOPTERUS (D3}.), Lat. (1).
Sy a ON | | re 4
Fam. 34, Dynastide.
163. Pxytitoenatuvs, Eschscholtz (1).
ha | 8s ETE ea er RET rT Ih Pod *
164, Oryores, Illig. (1).
527. prolixus, W. [<—grypus, Ill.) ........ 5 aie %
Fam, 35. Cetoniade.
165, Eprcomertis, Burm. (2).
NIUE Rishi sy 's'bre'nl e's’ sis fe ate ecist code a Tye *
og SSS LT SSS ie rece ae cf *
Fam. 36. Buprestida.
166, AcmmopERA, Eschscholtz (4).
I gre ie yo sco o's sree sislasisa'g pea ben Bee %
*531. fracta, W. [<—excisti, W.] 1.0000. a *
DE MIIE WV reco s ocare wo etareele ca cidleleledes ees *
533. ornata, W. [<—e? discotdea; F.]........ belt: *
167. Buprestis, L. (1).
a SE 5) Sr nr or recy a *
168. AnrHRaAxtA, Eschscholtz (1).
OE AU ar ir ei vere. *
169, Acritus (Meg.), Steph. (1).
yg ESI OS | a *
Fam. 37. Throscide.
170. THroscvs, Lat. (4).
Pent LeMNNCIC ENE, WR ETS ee a he %
94 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
170, THRoscus (continue
*538. elongatulus, W, [<~minteger, Wt ats oh ties
*5SO. tntegeny Wis | Sak avoids cies os ebm
540. gracilis, W. (clateroides ?, Hoor) ties ene
Fam. 38. Elateride.
171. Coprostetuus, W. (7)..
*BA1. femoratus, We cccscccsscsecseccee cen
*5AD, crasstusculus, We wicocessereuscccoves Manis
*543. brunneipennis, We... se cveerereeeeeees EP
*544, gracilis, We we esc ee eevee eens eeerenes ott
“BAD Caner tenes, Ws 6.0 soe sea eG aes CaTs
*546, | globudtcolita, Ws os SU ieee asks es ayes
*547. obtusus, W. [<—mglobulicollis, W.]...... eine
Fam. 39. Cyphonida.
172. Evcrnetvs, Schiipp. (1).
"543. opens Wie sss see ee ewe vee teenie
178. CypHon, Payk. (1).
He EK HR!
549. gracilicornis, W. [<—«ecoarctatus, Pk.| ..|....
Fam. 40. Drilide.
174, MaLAcoGasTER, Bassi (1).
550. tilloides, W. [<—ex Passerinti, Bassi] .
Fam. 41. Telephoride.
175, Matrurnvs, Lat. (2).
551. mutabilis, W. [<—««flaveolus, Pk.] ......
552. flammetcollis, We v.sseeeesscrevececes ah
176. MattHopEs, Kiesw. (1).
553. Kiesenwettert, W. [<—«brevicollis, Pk.]..
Fam. 42. Malachiade.
177. Matacutvs, F. (1).
554. militaris, W. [<—erubricollis, Mshm |
178. Arrauvs, Erich. (19).
*5B5. pellucidus, We vse cece vessree cence: Aes
*556. ruficollis, W. [<—mpellucidus, W.|...... sil!
*557. pallipes, W. [<—empellucidus, W.] ...... cas
*558.: ornatesamas, Wo ous Seles cote et Mews nes Riots
*559: rugifrona, Wass. 35s sys uehe pant eenipas es biphee
*560.. ovatipennia, WU. iiss sao ea aeao ie & si 2 4 kere
*561. bisculpturates, We... ccecnceenewerenss ive
*562, chrysanthemt, Wo). siccsiv'as swpunioead>e> vices
*663.\ comnaatus, Ws sts sista eteanene es BA > ere
*564. levicollis, W. |<—«commixtus, W. |
"dbo. postecs,; Ws 5. salesmen. VCs «9 és daa
*506.| aithionides, Wo... 5. is cae GOR ested «0 as ot
“GOT. POCTOMAUES, Ws os se rome Re es po 3 Se
"OD; }OOSCUINERS VV 6 a6 vin 2 5p pres We ales pla
TIMID) SUDOPOOUR, WV 8. is 6'o's s o'o RE SRG Sm 5.050 RR PONS
PET: MTACACUBS WV he's eins aividwies dss awiacceaa oa Wee
PEST Es ONCECONE NV ie woo a,0. 9,5 3.0 ales. 93/0 Dede a Jan's
"BTR MAMET ENME Ne sk kd eae tacts 3a chine eh
*573. rugosus, W. [<—exmaderensis, W.|......
[ERX KKK KH HK KH HK KR HK KK HK
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad. Can.
179, PectERopvs, W. (3). |
we ee ee * BATS
“DL ORGMEMUNITOND, We eee ee does veccccces es ®
*576. scrtudus, W. ..0.+- EUR 6% x49 .0 os pws *
180. MicromimetsEs, W. (2).
NAPE Rp ie ko. 4.0 3 6 6 0g 06 onlsis eos austen *
POTN Ta Ns sind bles Gens ceeeinns on atale *
18]. CepHaLogonta, W. (1).
TOE abo is sien sviewinasdn desis NEee *
182. CepHaLoncus, Westw. (1).
*580. capito, alain eee, hoch 4 %
Fam. 43. Melyride.
183. DasytTss, Payk. (3). |
581. subenescens, W. [<—exflavipes, F.]...... nya fen %
SSSA Renner rie iW *
583. illustris, W. [<—e=nobdilis, Ill.] ........ * dees
184, DoticHosoma, Steph. (1).
584. Hartungit, W. |<—«protensum, Gené] ..|.... *
185. HapLocnemvus, Steph. (2).
*585. sculpturatus, We ..cccecseseecceess “es ret *
*586. vestitus, W. [<—eesculpturatus, W.] ....|.... *
186. Mrtyrosoma, W. (6).
TE e ONG, WY oy since scee vo eeewvinv es bine * Tag
PANEMEIMOLSYY 0) wen ec45 4 0's yun acta ere ersiete oo 8 *
PON Fe cess en sears veweeeseaean batch *
"500. ubdomenale, W..... 2 ccc cccveecccedes * ee
CNIS 6) 5 Wiais's o o..0:0'e o9 ses taceien.e ions %
POTEET 5 eis cco pesccsnosccescees *% Hess
Fam. 44. Cleride.
187. Oprius, Lat. (1).
MNS Soo 0ig.4. 0.64h an 6050 V8 Reece tis *
188, CLERvs, Geoffr. (1).
EN eia'ae eos 6 5 ss ds-v Seo 4 anya > *
189, CoRYNETES, Hbst (3).
Gee PUMOOIIA, TRUND, 6.0 e ec cecceesmeece * *
OR NACE Sa Ate *
Se eon ee Ri *
Fam. 45. Ptinide.
190. Casopus, W. (6).
PU MDUSOUTS, WV. 8. aeise ves svin bed age pin *
SIR UMMCOINS, We ooo a's vo svdsnnv ser vbie es ihile *
*600. alticola, W. [<—emdilaticollis, W.| ...... Sie o
*601. pedatus, W. [<—eedilaticollis, W.|_....-. Hy ae *
*602. radiosus, W. [<—mdilaticolls, W.|...... sgn *
REMMUMNEMEBC ONY 65 0 0 oo v0 000,400, 09,04 9p soem s Sis *
191. Dienomus, W. (1).
RE MEMCNONOR Wis ov seers ccceeeeses ep ne ans *
192. Prinvs, L. (3).
SIE TMURC OTB Ol ooo ss eos cc te sone ciale waleis * *
606. brunneus (Meg.), Dufts..............- * hee
GO7, variegatus, Rossi ............ se eeenen *
95
g6 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad. | Sal. | Can.
193. Miva (Leach), Curt. (1). .
-< G08. sulcatumy Bo re cic coe cere cv veces wie * #
194, GrpBrum, Scop. oa
GOD. scotias, Fei. ccc. ees ccs v ee ccreoewens *
195. Microprinus, W. (1).
*610. gonospermt, Duy. ..cccccescssccesseves wees *
196, Spurious, W. (12).
REEL PORTED, We <n aw oR par Gg ipik's 960 ot Shy * eS
*612. simplex, W. [<—malbopictus, W.] ...+.. savas *
*613. puula, W. <a Ga ere! ! teeeeeee * eee
*614, ambiguus, Wi. cccccceesaitecveesees * are
*615. gibbicollis, Wi ee os cer *
"616, pinguis, We vevseverereeccesnteceees * merry
*617. tmpunctipennis, W. [<—epinguis, W.| ..|.+.. *%
“OLE. orbatett; Wise) <li sii aodiegremnee Sen sew as * vee
"G19. nodacdus,. Wa... ccceseecs Ree bes tack a's * mre
*@20, - Dawsons, Wo v:s 0a Note cals ie irarstaniarg ate sey * saat
"621. marmprates, Ws - 0:00:04 0icw oki seem pehins *
*G22.. Crotohiantay Wi.icesictle vat vs 55 te aie cae *
197, PrinopEs, W. (2).
“628. ‘mgrescens, OW « oes 06k ce enes $ouseenee *
"624. fragilts, We. cisrasedsvcsevevevsconns *
198. Prarus, W. (1).
*625. basalis, W...... AS ae oar mat Piatt Nt *
199, ProTEs, W. (2),
ODO. ACONSCGUS;. Vs. ook ck dace sa nee sete wcitehs *
"O2T OGM WN So sc odes os cecks once eee Hehe *
Fam. 46. Anobiade.
200. Stacetus, W. (2).
* OBB. orenctens, Weiss. ¢ o's ec eabteatenw ala > seers oes *%
*629. hartulus, W. [<—emcrenatus, W.]....6.4% ices #
201. XyLETINUvS, Lat. (5).
"650. tavicollas, W ons cio vs vb bins oe awaits Sins *%
TOS AMARA Ws 03 BE a ew dee ee eee Vases *%
WEF: COMDENE VA a Iso ooo. cas ba)e caelmenee Maen Ly ia *
SOR OFEMGS Ws esi see weasel iewikes Aaa ae Rake’ *
*GS4. BPCRVAUUR NY. 5| | 0's ole at coir ad ene ee ae *
202. Notromrmus, W. (3).
*635. Simicola, We Un aemtese ny aaa RO ees 5 are *
"636. holosericets, Wii's «cya valde ete Vink Ra Ys wy *
*637. punctulatissimus, Wei. .cesecereceevees air *
203. ‘Anonieie F, (10).
638. villosum, Br. [<—enhirtum, Tll.] ........ Oey %
639. velatum, W. [<—exhirtum, Il.) ......-- % Are
G40. panicoum; 15.....0', Sse eck eae tere ss * *
O41: striatum, OL gis eee aot * *
*642. cryptophagoides, Wi. ..... cece eee eens et *
* 643. empressetty W os: sist0s bee ee esc oe ee Pu *%
OAS MOS, Bao es dh og ORS hs eae * *%
SRD s H/CLOMICR SINE So o'n e's MESA ES ns Ce eRe ory *
MOOT OCULAR, Wier.) s\c civ ce SRG 8 8 Wi 608 EN bets *
GAT. grtelinotdes, Wee ii%iiis'es totes eae eos ae * a.
204, Prriinus, Geoffr. (3).
O48) pectiniconnia, T° i.e *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
97
Mad. | Sal. | Can.
204, Prminus Sp coun
649. cylindripennis, Wo... 1. eee veces eens * se
650. lepidus, W. [<—ecylindripennis, W.]....|.+.. %
Fam. 47. Bostrichide.
205, XYLOPERTHA, Guér. (3).
651. ficicola, W. [<—exhumeralis, Lucas} ....|.... *
G52. barbsfrons, We... 65. ces eceeseeecees “sts %
po eee Ae ere * IEE
206. DiINoDERUS, Steph. (1).
654. brunneus, W. pependose aux eas wats *
207, Buraamauims, Biaph. (2).
655. bifoveolata, hw ania ee pagan ere Ps *
NS iiss onic wee oieesierniepiernieane ts *
Fam. 48. Lyctide.
208. Lycrus, F. (2).
Gee TAIOUR, TOUOPI. a os ose bahay sews en's * *
658. Leacocianus, W. Se eT ou ee *% Dass
Fam. 49. Cioide.
209. Crs, Lat. (5).
_.. “669. Wollastonn, Mollié. ... ccs sce s wees * fen
*GG0, cucudlates, WV... cee ce cesenencees Saas *
661. fuscipes (Chev.), Mellié ........-.004. * ants
GBD. pemcticollis, Woe... se cccee ene ences # *
cd. y's ast 0.8 9 oe nsieenns * *
210, OcrorEmnts, Mellié (1).
*664, opacus, Melli6 2... .eeecccccrerenees r *
Fam. 50. Tomicide.
211. Tomicus, Lat. su
GBD. mobs, W... cece cece ects snntoenens eee %
666. erosus, Ww. Sewer Oe ass pee Aye A gied % ee
Se ee eee ae ‘i gee
668. Saxeseni, Ree See re ares Se ee ee i *
669. perforans, W. (ferruyineus?, F.) ...... ‘s onthe
212, XyLorERvs, Erich. (1).
IIE WN s.. % <.6:0n0.0.0cn.ci occas qa mid ee wlohe chy *
213, CryPHALUSs, Erich. (1).
G71. aspericollis, W.......c:...cccceeceeeeenes % *
214, ApHANARTHRUM, W, (14).
SUPIIIUN aa 0i0.0,a.0.d.0s0\nce a, ecanese brated wale « poe *
*673. tuberculatum, W. [<—«Jube, W.)...... bein .
PRM MRERNITE WV o...6.5.0 0.0.0 b.oiecavecesore evwnnies se ooall wens -
PEP. Camescens, W 0... 0.0.06 sausecnnenae Preah eee *
Ee re oe ee Gate reas ¥
Pee MIEN, WV. a 50cs.s ese nsaservieiniwiote ys 04%» eae *
*678. Bosictum, NE i»: ssa ss sp RRGDGANGla tA TNEAED Fle wea *
PFs MBCALOPNI, We... cen ec ete veuersons 2 *
PEO CUNOTUI, NV a. ances siacses scenes vides * Bey
*681. affine, W. “hg aac Wil ve Bee: *
PAN EROT UNE WN 6.6 .oicieseccse,c.cn0sern oaue 44 6 4 wlerble POEs *
MONON S NV ii5 5 !0id crn ai¥. e's $204 bios 0 si Garand *% *%
PME GRDRGELIID,. Wess cndisucyclebeseicvoia(dseaiaya, inlaw ale Riss *
98
Mad. Can.
214, APHANARTHRUM (continued). :
“GOD, piseieitiig Whale wedias us. cy eos Co estes wat ak *%
215, CRypTURGUS, Erich. Ei jou
686. concolor, W. <—expusillus Gey, 1 savers av R ;
216. TrrioTEMNus, W. (1). L et :
"O87; SUOEMMEMa | 62 6 esas aso sh cepa fobs *
217. LrparTHRUM, W. ( 8).
"GBS. ena smnlar’, WY ooo ksischie ia vig o's 0 be 950 se * beyie
"GOD, EGEMOOENE NY 5:), v0. ka epee as os os ws Hdip *%
*690. Getucberculatum, We. secoccveccvncuces *% BREE:
*691. curtum, W. ee W.] * %
"692. narmatum, W. ..seveccececenesccaces * *
MOOG as CEI, WV. «jen s'aaln pin a eee eels Sas * aoe
SOO. L068, Wy din dan i 4.40 ARR ee a ame *
*GOD. Decaudattiae; Wo 3:5 sss salen ee anes s a2 *
218, Hypoxsorvs, Erich. (1).
GOB cms SUG «ic: « aieicebho a's € occ aA *
Fam. 51. Hylesinide.
219. Hyxxesrnvs, F. (1).
*OD7. sade genetty Wy Soin wieis nd wwe ewn ne tage *
220. PuitaopuTHorvs, W. (1).
698. rhododactylus, Mshm .............4.. %
221. Hyturevs, Lat. ( %
G00, ligninertis, EF. «o's... a < sew cdeesl eee one * *
700. destruens, W. [<—epiniperda, L.] ...... * mF
222. HyxasteEs, Erich. (3).
701. Lowei, Paiva Slate Paykr} Riou rotate *
COZ. Chgtilby VO6 Wasson. ee Gaee eae ela Dean * ne
(O00. Wrileliig WUGL. 5 .sin'e c's cee ee Sane a oe *
Fam. 52. Curculionidae.
( Cossonides.)
223, SyNTOMOCERUS, W. (1).
*704. crassicornis, Br. ..... 4 te joie rectey le stele *
224, HEXaARTHRUM, W. (1).
*70B. capes WV. cna a 560 54 thas a Ean nce be *
225. Ruyncouus (Creutz.), Germ. (1).
$706. CHAS ORNS, WN 5 ai05 eins mies tees ee by Hae ae *
226. CauLoPHiLus, W. (1).
*707. sculpteuratus, Wee 5 0 \0:0 5.0509 sieiewisielniaere nies *
227, PHL@OPHAGUS, Schon. (7).
*708. tenaxr, WV ose a's ote fo cence tae RepIMeiem ahs ee * eee
709. sulcipennis, W. (spadix?, Hbst) ........ * =
710, Ccoatbekion, WV 5. «sain exe eye ov ep aE Ie Saag *
S71 deer enbers, WY is.s a's onnag'aelnSeulnates yas oath *%
*712. simplicipes, W. [<—«xlawrineus, W.] ...+|.... *
TOS PACU, Ws. a's 5 04.0d' 6 SPRITES 08's sigue *
PERS GS, WW ixi5i0'e ss oss cape ROT ae * ‘ee
228. Lirommata, W. (1).
*715. calearatum, DS Gis cctv a MRR AN alee *
229, PENTATEMNUS, W. ae
WT MS ARONAT UE NW i ob 5 6.8 vctelemben bis 0 oP LSS pasligne *
230. OnycHoLips, W. (2).
"Tit bifurcatus, Faas Wile pelea cats ems. va)'5 ORS wy *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. 99
Mad. | Sal. n.
231, Mrsoxenvs, W. (2). ne
Pog een ne * *
719. Bewichianus, W Peron ess ¢ «ea awoke * pies
232. CAULOTRUPIS, W. 109
pei a Ty a a %
*721. subnitidus, W. |<—exlacertosus, W. | -
*722. lucifugus, ee *
MEME firs yes c's ss csnsee secede ess %
*724, terebr ans, SETS AER b laaensodes ots acne *
eae Chevrolati 1 Re SARA PET UR Bre *
Opacus, Woe... sesersevscevecncecees
POEL WN one inn neanncctaareeadé -
233. StENOoTIS, W. (1).
EET 5-0. 's.s 00 es b.5 oo 0.0 9 sible pianos: *
234, MuEsITEs, Schin. (7).
*729. complanatus, We ...cecevccssvservess stn Gop x
730. ensis, W. [<—eTardii, Curt.] ....| x age
731. persimilis, W. [<—m Tardii, Curt.]...... hice *
*732. euphorbia, We... 1. ssecee nse sees % Bass
*733. proximus, W. | <—ex? euphorbia, W.]....|.... *
*734. fusiformis, W. 1. sees ec ereeeeeeees mire *
*735. pubipennis, W. | <—exfusiformis, W.]....|.... *
Rhynchophorides.)
235. SIroPpHILvs, Schon. (2).
RTE ila ou nig: = 6-4. ¢ 4.04 01n,0,0 90S sms * *
PMR woe cic.n sess vane ieincdcovener * *
236. NANOPHYES, Schon. (2).
EMER Wiig ks vssun's pian s san ee phae se scale *
PMIREES WV 5 aly. onan 0's ale Horeens oe le sis wba *
237. Cronus, Clairv. (1).
740. ’pulchellus, WER ee ar alia ciate va *
( Chryptorhynchides.)
238. CrUTHORHYNCHIDEUS, Duy. (1).
741. pyrrhorhynchus, Mshm, .............. Seat erie Gee
239. CruTHoRHYNcHUS (Schiipp), Schon. (7).
ND radii ania <a. c a. 0 6'c.6,0.0 8 ip Rlees * are
743. pollinarius, Forst............ses0.s005 fy *
744. quadridens, Pnz. .........sseeeeeeees * *
746. nigroterminatus, W..... a * *
NS Sarre ee nee Lies *
SS SEE Ce ce ree re *
*748. lineatotessellatus, Wi wwe cece evs ceeeee * Bae
240, CaztiopEs, Schon. (1).
SES See eC or yc rr *
241, Mononyx (Brullé in litt.) (1).
*700, vartegatus, Br. .....0sveceeewcdseress dates *
242. ACALLES, Schon. (30).
*751. Neptunus, W. [<—em argillosus, Sch.]....[..+-| a [eses
#762, argillosus, Schon. ......s.sceevecscees Geet new Te de
*753. @ontt (Chev.), W......ceeeseceneeeces bets *
EP MEPIOOUR, NV 5 vines ses ees ecnwn les Sa eAn lig ve eke
S7OO, Mastriomacus, W.... oo. vce ee cone en's wie %
*756. pulverulentus, W. ... 0. ee esse eee cones #
*757. oblitus, W.[<—««? pulverulentus, W.] . %
| fore) INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.| Sal. | Can.
242, ACALLES (continued).
*758. nodifertie We vivececsvececes a aaa * sive
*759. vau, Wi PPRePe PRA ty take eta ote eke * tees
*760. sigma, W. [<—eevau, Wo]... 6. cece eee Ree *
*761. fortunatus, W. [<—mornatus,W.] ...+-. Ady *
© 762. DFR ee Ais ea ate 8 8 538 9S * satan
*763. senilis, W. [<—eaterminalis, W.].....+4- a P4e. *
geiko aE ee Pe oe eee % ath
*765. brevitarsis, W. [<—eeacutus, W.|.....+++ Ay *
SFO. GOMCE Wis Loe 8 E440 The O ES G08 oe rie *%
*767. instabilis, W. [<—enacutus, W.| ........ Ps *%
*768, dispar, Weiss scte'e e's waive ote's es re * Hoek
*7G0. DOGOURHE WV. kas od tae REPO eee % Fas
*770, cerampelenus, Woo. v6 icissn sera tec +05 Rae *%
*771. nubilosus, W. [<—«axerampelinus, W.] ..|.... %
*772, cinereuB Weiiciisviscds ‘aM oureees * vee
*778. festwisy We ceceevveresbeveswecetsas * pl
*7 74, lunulated,; Wires. cicicseccetsavaanry Sete jet Ey
*7:1D. GUONPAME, Wests catetis Coen eas teal Oe sink
*776. Wollastom, (ONEWS S eo aete swash ss % jae
*777. seticollis, W. [<—«= Wollastont, Ch.] ....|.... *
*778, globulapennss, (Wee cos ve ae owes sve ‘ih oa ae
*779. pilula, W. ees tar chests Re ie aA *
©7 C0 carr ieoebs Wo y.s'5's ca dawn eee Camere: ih: *%
243, Ecurnopera, W. (6).
STSL heelys Ws 6b FES Fee aed wee ewes ves *
TTR Q ORG Ws hick ws wa tne Vee MEETS heats *
*783. angulapennis, We. ..csccvctossucseves ey %
#7 BA, OPDIOMEGRAy WG 655.4 F485 PSAP ERO RORRE Hea *
*785. compacta, W.[<—orbiculata,W.|...... Ac *
*7 BB, QU IW « cove sa oas0 D0 bn ve ad ep aetes ae %
244, TornEUMA, W. (2). ;
P71 CCUM, Wise ss Vieldin'es abe Chace vars or RW *% “nes
*788. orbatum, W. [<—em cecum, W.] ........ yee *
(Baridiides.)
245, Baris, Germ. (1).
TBO; Bellata; CHOBE 8k nae eso kb eos son *
( Tychudes).
246, Srpynta, Germ. (1).
190. senioda, Wr, 2 aiicnsGhtles sons ven aw sey ts 4 %
247, TycHIus Siete na (5).
¥701. robusta, Wo i esa sh eee hoa 6 EN * +
*792. aridicola, W. [<—eerobustus, W.}.....+.. Celtin *
793. decoratus, Rosenh. ......... eh Cee caer *
704. fleronizes, Wo: sey bee eres 3) * x ica
795. depauperatus, W. ..ccvisccvcsaccceess inet x
( Orchestides).
248, Rampuvs, Clairv. (1).
796. seneus (Dej.), Schdn. ............00- *
(Magdalinides.)
249, Maepatis, Germ, (1).
TOTS arbicornis, Ge... 6645 Feo oo *
(Rhinomacerides).
250. AULETES, Schon. (4).
*708, cylandricols; Woe aes k oases snes Ome Ba %
814. fallax, W. [<—«hydrolapathi, Kby] ....
815. ceuthorhynchoides, WV. ...secceeseceees 5
Bit, solmdepenne, We... ace tvcicesee css
*817. Wollastont, Chev
eee eee weer ew eeeeoree *
818. umbrinum, W. [<—e= ononis, Kby] ......|....
819. longipes, W. [<—«vorax, Hbst] ........ shee
( Cryptophides).
252. Smicronyx, Schon. (2),
*820; albosquamosus, Wo... ccc eve were eeees *%
PEEL OMINE, WY ooo noi ioe cece ves eee ns rey
(Erirhinides.)
253. Procas, Steph. (1).
BAe, PACEDOS, MBN... ois oii ik eS ete ere es *
(Hylobides.)
254. PissopEs, Germ. (1).
EE avy s ayaloiacs o < side b-moeie eval *%
Lixides.)
255. Lrxus, F. (8).
oo SS OE ee ee eer *
825. anguiculus, Schon. [<—eanguinus, Li.) ..)....
NTMI WV 6 So ches. p's dinseluigiv'ere wists nmaies *
DMMP ES Wes. sven ewe veveesne weiss *
PORWR Wee. 5 ein vnicinssisesinuwenn *
MME MOMEOTSIS, SCHON, . 2... sce wssvicin sant *
830. guttiventris (Germ.), Schon. .......... Pete
MORRIS, Fo. s ks) cca rece seendewin *
( Cleonides. )
256. BorHynopERES, Schon. (1).
GY 5a. 0. 2 Sse wd SSS ws ae ge aes cues
257. CiEoNuS, Schon. (3).
DT TOERIIAG WV 5. :n wo ARR are clols oat he
Pires WUNBONOGUS, NV. oo oe vers oe cercieiele em win'alans Me
IMA OONIG 5 65s one dpe eee Fs eels eee abate’
258. RuyTIDODERES, Schon. (1).
*
836. siculus (Dup.), SchOn...........0sees
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. IOI
Mad. | Sal. | Can
250. AULETES (continued). .
*799. anceps, W. [<—emaderensis,W.| ...... eee *
*800. convexifrons, W. [<—mmaderensis, W.]..|.... %
PRIN Sine cc cece cen dbs onus * wher
(Apionides.) _.
251. Apron, Hbst (18).
8 OS SG 0 * es
PI ie 60.6 0 n's40 050 ols oes oh cdedele * shee
Peas» oielnv Serer revecveenineees cmihaee %
0S aR SSS ass saree ar * *
pts delicatulum, athlapu td Stepan eee tne ee + * *
. sagittiferum, W. [<—«Germari, Walt. ]..
B06. Coen Walt. nepal A mot :
809. chalybeipenne (Schoén.), W............. * %
810. calearatum, W. [<—=carduorum, Kby] ..|...: %
MNDOOENSS WY as ericiee te vwnviensese ove : %
812. tubiferum (Dej.), Schon. ...........65. i *
EOCENE Ws 5. ois ces eeu re ne %
*
%*
*
* * |
* * *
102 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
( Hyperides.) Mad.} Sal. | Can.
259. ALopuus, Schon. (2).
*837. magnifics, Wes) 4% daiee were os WOW ed Pe pie %
*BS8.: CELCTIARE RAR Dy eee Xs 5 0 8 RTE evs *
260. Hyprra, Germ. (3).
SSO. LUNAGE we moves ies es go 550s oben ale gatas * *%
SAO ACPORMERINS, FI ove a diaidin tr oia's ssc sw he Baeee *
CEL Sea R Re cenel cok ecphanphencl coors ge q-o'.3 (05°04 ce eare + ‘%
261. ContaTus, Germ. (1).
SA AMEND ¢ actu wriviel amen nieie so oor itn *
ie algae
262. Ecurnosoma, W. (1).
"843. porcelius, We Ws.c,0 1008 Viorel sere ass *
(Plinthides.)
263. Piintuus, Germ. (3).
"844, snseiciad, IVE 1%, haus a Sen oe ee ee ees ean *
"S4D.) nebestisenns, Wa ci iece-oa ven wis hieetl e hee rk *
*846. cucullus, W. se musicus, W.] . 2.2006. MOY *
Molytides.)
264, XeNomicRws, W. (1).
*847, apionsdes, Wo vs. chlencinsn terme eer eaere See %
(Rhytidorhinides. )
265. Gronops, Schon. (1).
S45. lunsiia, FS st aoa esi aly coe ven oot *
266. RuytTrpoRHInvs, Schon. (1).
849. brevitarsis, W. [<—e« crispatus, S.}...... re %
(Brachycerides).
267, BracHYCERUS, F, (1).*
IO, ONE 5 WY hn ac sissy sc ninl gidisiarosbsntncatee oe ae Ae *
(Laparocerides.)
268. ATLANTIS, W. (20).
*851. canariensis (Chev.), Schon. .......... ais #
*852. subnebulosa, W. [<—extibialis,W.] ...... aang %
CBB eb eaee, WV. 0:5’ a ay! e ws alajs etaesaie Mate men hah *
SOO4, Cettcd, SORGN. oie sk nee ae ne eee ye *
SOO. PIV OUGNG, Wosnc ve bans slc'e meteaatren abs eae *
"EOD. Mammeenes, Wo. sie:ols's>e es ead wis wm ea as * asl
*857. calcatrix, W. [<—mlamellipes, W.]...... *
*858. noctvagans, Wi. sie sive oe bvis else wie te *
*859. vespertina, W. (picea?, Sch.) .......... *
"860; lamata, Ws sig. 0s 9's isin! soba ea etn eee *
*861. saveordartey Wisi ssvwisiereiary ccsisintd ei bles ®
"862. ‘siconstana, Ws. <). ion ne-v qquin olseeioaneraie ss %
"863. mena, Wo... vita a alee awe wie #
"864. instabilas, Wis «con op sa oe eeE es Oe *
"86D, excelad, Woe... cana s:3.46 toe ey, « *%
*866;. Schawmss, Wo os..sic ya cutee oe *
*867. angustula, W. [<—wventrosa, W.| ...... *
MSGS. wemeroed, Ws. . |... + s:> dip mtempeebenmetey «hes 's *
*869. enescens, W. [<—mventrosa,W.]........ *
S370. WE ALPNOMBUS NY «4.05 esis aerate ees owe *
269. CypHoscELis, W. (1). ‘
FOL Rs AMBLONE, Wie Nid wip s'n os cee aire Ne e's we *
270. LAPAROCERUS, Schon. (36).
* OP DeraORtUs, Wea caicive pring sis eek os oie Sneek *
SOFG eae, Ws iain Uiceie vis alee No: 6.9. bee *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. 103
Mad. |} Sal. | Can.
270, Laparocerus (continued). —
gor 0 soe atti * t *
NS a ae os eae ie
*876. undatus, SO RRR anna: ev *
*877. excavatus, ee aus 184 vs wa, Win! chy witha avy RAS *
*878. grossepunctatus, W. |<—esquamosus, Br.]|.... *
TOU MEMMOMES ESE os cee ec eataeslevess ieee *
OG a er eset %
“ORO MNET OND, WV 6555 lees slolale clawed eeu els ely %
*882. a [<—excrassifrons, W.|....|.... *
WUE Sent eve sede bicleleaces Reiss *
*884, hirtus, W. [ <—enincequalis, Wel Samashas Kot *
*885. inaequalis, DUP 2 is cfd nha de Eva eCes %
*886. globulipennis, W. [<—e inequalis, W.| ..|.... *
*887. occidentalis, W. [<—« inequalis, W.]....).... a
*888. obtriangularis, WV... 6.6 cee cece ee eens Ae ‘
SMONOUBS Wis yes ve cwn sence med nits ete Se %
*890. inflatus, W. [<—«/lepidopterus, W.] %
MEL LOMUMOPLEV US, Wee sce vccccavice vce state *
MUNIN oo ob. 0i5 a: a wi8'y oh dle wal Wate nw lee %
fo S| Serer pers sikh *
*894. subopacus, W. [<—asobscurus, W.]...... ARS *
PePNMNOR ON uo) ands dS RIN I ote aie wie geil Are *%
*896. mendicus, W. [<—emobscurus, W.] ...... es *%
eo SS eer ere rar oe *%
MCs ge ols 6 6 6 bes vc peaeouea eee ’ *
PF eS v.65 ie vice e sd isacacgeares *
Perr fOr Sr sites *
MOR EMMIOMONES DORs. 5 sc 6c cs de siviessareeds Sy *
*902. obsitus, W. [<—«ntessellatus, Br.]........ gigi *
RUM IN oo 00's wri dine creas ne odie AE *
*904. puncticollis, 1 BRAG Vasracny 2 hers LAr rae ee *
*905. indutus, W. {~<—eepuncticollis, W.|...... Suh %
REDE CO Cree ie *
*907. sulewrostris, W. [<a <—mcompactus, W.|....| +++. %
(Trachyphleeides.)
271. ANEMOPHILUS, W. (3).
MINTY 65.6 950, 0-006. 5 3 694 bccn lW oe bie ate e's *
*909. subtessellatus, W. 1.0... cece csc cec ness *%
DPE, WY osc he ove vsedeeerevonen *
272. ScotiocERvs, W. (2).
PPEMMORE, Wool Tic cect re es censogeuwe’s *
EE ee ee or #
273. TRACHYPHLEUvS, Germ. (1).
EES 6. 6.05654 5.0.6 0109-4, snin ern ala mentite * *
274. Cmnopsts, Bach (1). |
O14, Waltoni, Schon. ......0ciscs.ee eeu *
(Peritelides.)
275. LicHENnoPHAGUS, W. (9).
*O15. fritillus, We... cece erence erences * ae
*916. acuminatus, W. [<—==fritillus, W.]...... * seid
PERT ORCI, WV ook sn oc ck wre wens ore ene sas Pa %
PME AMONROV EEE, Wools ccc uke eet bois elem Pe, *
*919. persimilis, W. [<—extesserula, W.]...... bs *
PLU, eulmodosus, We. wc vee eevee eee ne's Bats *
*921. sculptipennis, W. [<—msubnodosus, W.] . *
104 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad. Sal. | Can.
275, LICHENOPHAGUS (continued).
*022. ampressvcolls, Wee. os.c.000000 000008 eds owatind Asean ae
*923. buccatriz, W...... see Sata atinopayerat ihe a0] ee ay SO
( Tanymecides.)
276. TuyxaciTEs, Germ. (1).
124, OCHRE TIN jae itm wove. 9's 2 0 Siege ee Roane
277, Herpysticus, Germ. (3). .
*O25. enemitty OV <.0.000 secieccsece ses aister One errs *
*926. calvus, W. [<—weeremita, Ol.] .......4.. emai %
*927. oculatus, W. [<—meremita, OL] ........ Aware *
( Naupactides.)
278, Strona, Germ. (7).
BUDS, GITORAGRTUB, Al sc. satis, ssacoce, Fo REE TE 3k % %
929. latipennis, Schon. ........... ps eipaial Pecks * #
930. punctager, We -s.«« nao ieils Saperindes awd soa *
931. cambricus (Kby), Steph. .............. * %
O82, Linoatata, Li, «ie. sa:s-+:a.s/iecp iene yen * *
933. humeralis (Kby), Steph............... * *
934. seriesetosus, Schon. ......eeeecseveees ASS *
(Brachyderides,)
279. BRACHYDERES, Schon. (2).
"OBS; sugattesy Wo ois s 3 ee vemioteiele eae ere %
*936. sculpturatus, W. [<—wrugatus,W.| ....).... %
280. SrropHosomus (Billb.), Schon. (1).
ORT. CORR a Vand awaxen ere reer %*
Fam. 53. Anthribide.
281. XENORCHESTES, W. (1).
SORE, COURS, Weesnis clalsia Gawnace nk Glee aa *
Fam. 54. Aglycyderide.
282. AGLYCYDERES, Westw. (1).
*939. setifer, Westw....... seb i EDT oie led isiewuk £5 ae
Fam. 55. Bruchidz.
283, Brucuvus, Geoffr. (7).
OAD Pha 9 Sal 4 leiden sivry pin inca vale sls We Oo #
.
<0 ols *
941. rufimanns, Schon, | eee caaieawsniedns a eet ed ae
DAD, torminats, Woy as sign wndacev eet owns ee *
9438. seebellapticus, W. .o 00.0 00,.0,0 00,000.00 00-6% * eal
"044. Teneriffe (Stev.), Schon...........0005 SME *
945. dichonscola, Wee ais siscsin any ww mela subi eh PT eee! gh”
.. 8048: anteanates, Wo 5555555550 cee ee eae Bits ao
Fam. 56. Cerambicide.
284, STROMATIUM, Serv. (1).
G47; unipolort, OV, o's cnc vag cece ee aie ds *
285. HyLorrypEs, Serv. (1).
948, bajulus, 5 Fe ee ae * sisacs *
286, PHyMATODES, Muls. (1).
MAD NATIRDHES, Kile sink sien ss chuaketee a ve «veld %
287. BLaBinotus, W. (1). .
SOO. ecole, Win ea ei sae ete es ene ona my al ee
288, OxyPLEURUS, Muls. (2).
951. Bewickit, W. [<—e=Nodiert, Muls.] ....) g |.... |...
952. pinicola, W. [<—a Nodiert, Muls.]...... soe ede
h
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. 105
Mad. Sal. | C
289. CrrocepHaLus, Muls. (1). : x
| eB * *
290. HesPEROPHANES, Muls. (2).
054, sener, W. (roridus?, Br.) ..........0: re *
ROPER ais ans terre cece cues ews ge +
291. Ciytus, F. (3).
Steg win hb v o.4 0.0 4 2 ae 2 wie sls * + Cee, eee
957. Webbu, Br. [<«4-punctatus, F.]...... os reseed eS |
9658. erythrocephalus, F. ......... cece ees Sy “* 24)
292. GRACILIA, Serv. (1).
DOMIUUEDD a Bs cc cee ewe citins a eeiees s * *
Fam. 57. Lamiada.
293. DrucaLrion, W. (2).
*960. Desertarum, W. Peer at ear ie tet bod St ea a Sg a
WOE OCPRMOUB, Wow. ec ccc cc rece aeeeane ene |e
294. Lepromoris, Pascoe (1).
. | EAS eeeec cing See *
295. PogonocHERvS (Meg.), Steph. (1).
963. hips, 1 Rate eae Pe .
296, SrenmpEa, Muls. (4).
*964, annulicornis, Br. [<—eTroberti, Muls.|..| .... *
*965. albida, Br. [<—Troberti, Muls.] ...... baely *
*966. plosa, Dee es el bashes cee ones eee eee *
a Sn ni rr wits *
297. AGAPANTHIA, Serv. (1).
RN occ Wikis a4 seiwinne a aSiew eas %
Fam. 58. Crioceridz.
298. Lema, F. (1).
Serer ere eee ¥ * *
299. CrrocERIs, Geoffr. (2).
970. asparagi, L. CS Ee EE I ee Pe t Wiese
ES RS re Eee oe phe *
Fam. 59. Eumolpide.
300, Psrupocoxaspts, Lap. (4).
TN ean 605 2.4 9 4 wb) mraor eee 088 wie *
MIN 6 5. n'a0'd so a's as c '4 o-n's hie selva ole a bis *
gS TS ee tie «
SS EE ere. sees %
Fam. 60. Cryptocephalida.
301. CryprocEPHALUS, Geoff. (3).
IP INNEG NN wos. cin. 6 vis s bjole perm ainre Siete tal ereiiie % at eh
977. nitidicollis, W.[<—m? crenatus, W.]....|.... *
a PETE ee ee) *
302. SryLosomous, Suffr. (1).
ES SS | enero eat ars: *
Fam. 61. Chrysomelide.
303. CurysoMELa, L. (7).
PE) Cg ne nearer era *
UR RPRONIA, CUI 5. ove snic'eis s's)s sendin le 9 orn sahil *
SE 2 SRA Per Ee ake *
106 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
; Mad. | Sal. | Can.
303. CHRYSOMELA (continued).
*083. fortunata, W. [<—eobsoleta, Br.| ...... eae *
"ODE: seteame We iew es os o's RAS Sat *
"ORG. gemini CAN SANs huis Psd <4 ova Koa = ee nee %
"DOG, NYCRR NY sce sis cyan sss ys og HRa * ‘alae
304. Gastropuysa (Chey.), Redt. (1).
987. polygoni, L. .......... Pv 6,8 shes eae +
305, PHapon (Meg.) (1).
ER ae NVA css cals a Rime sc sides oa eR Aver, i
306. PHraTorRA (Chev.), Redt. (1).
O80; vulgatinsimay Di.) cig scedistas eas och W's SERS *%
307. MnropHitosoma, W. (1).
*990, leve, Wiad ies 6405 UENO ee *
Fam. 62. Gallerucide.
308. CaLomicrus, Steph. (1).
*O01.’ Wollastont, Paiva i. c.0..5 nade eee arte *
Fam. 63. Halticide.
309, Hartica, Geoffr. (8).
Crepidodera, Chev.
2. Allardu, W. [<—watrope, All.]........ 6 BD *
908. ventralis, Wig, 2 uéXs so tanreoshs Bas % Lee
DOE BADIM, OWN sis 00 9-5: dei araieiatalneoreil oii deters OREN Pia *
Phyllotreta, Chev.
905,\ procera, Redt: .....ssise.g0 0s eddies *% rite
996. vartipennis, Boield. ..,.........+00085 isin *
Aphthona, Chey.
"ODT: FACING, Wie kas dae pidnites lear eeeres ss ase *
DOB. plenasy ones Woes 'sn sleds ow vito he Sere fete rn *
"OPO. orqastpeds Wee x. 00:5. wera shel veratovaleinlahe Wages ee *
310, Lonarrarsus, Lat. (20).
*1000: einer arice We. 2-0-0 «sisson opel nce ei De a ee eae
LOOL 5 e6h i, TUNG...) «-.:«'0:0-sdsidenneestsnmatet orem ev SNR Te
1002. fuscomneus, Redt.. .. 20.30 sgesw send ieee te *
PF LOOG: CAME VN oa 5is Nin'e are Maca ea ae ee P Sudd weatar ooh Mery tk
*1004. persimilis, W. [<—=Masoni, W.] ...... Sew sane aan
1005. messerschmidti@, Wiis cccvccssccevvees ele *
1006. Klemunerda,. W063i vee tease id tee PPS *%
L007. scldaton, Wey ap cain die eres OR * rs
1008. brevepennis, W.... ces ccu ces esewieds evs gays %
1009; atricapillus, Dutta... jira dhs c cua * a) Wo
1010; nepoosts, Wo isk ee OREN co-6 oh 8 * oo
1011. ochroleucus, Mshm .................. arb *
1012, circumseptus (Gené),All.[<—edorsalis,F.1) .... *
1093; strigtcoie, Wi ooo NUS. ess le Sab %
1014. nubigena, W...... Sed Binomial tia ie he 8 * %
1015; Iycont, Foudr. sic. caemeraseteor es ss * ral
1016, pusilins,:Gyll..... .52see Rede £89 ars *
MOLT “erconsmewes, We .'.. sae gales wn, seal ae *
DEAS PRIS, | Wea ikea ols bb Oo: cURL eR *
1019. maderensis, All. [<—e# odliteratus, Ros.]..| x aera
311. PsyiuiopEs, Lat. (7).
1020. chrysocephala, Scop................005 *
1021. wmbratihs, W. (napi?, E. H.).......... *
511.
312.
3138.
314,
31
or
316.
317.
318.
519.
320.
321.
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
PSYLLIODES (continued).
DA IN FFs 8 Kileie 2 asin wilde’ g's
ye eee ace
1024. hospes, mene LS eee ee
*1025. vehemens.
@ereree ee vreeere resets eesnes
Drsout, Lat. ( 1).
Or Rae nix okie 06d aig cts eines ents
Cu2TOCNEMA, Steph. (1
).
1028. tarsalis, W. [<—eaaridella, Pk.| ........| 4...
. 64, Hispide.
Fam.
Hispa, L. (1).
1029,
Fam.
oecator, Br. [<—estestacea, L.].......... mE
65. Cassidide.
. Cassipa, L. (3).
a ES eee err ern
1031.
hemis hierica, oo aR corey ton eee
1032. Rossit, W. [<—ehemispherica, Hbst] ..
Fam.
66. Coccinellide.
CuiLocorus, Leach (1).
1038.
renipustulatus, Scriba ................ stash
eR: oF Chev.
*1035.
1036.
*1034. oo” Ww Seaaibva. dis Sdia'R go Fate eoiata BUR ves
a, W ose ee ee ewm ee ee eee e eevee resnes eosee
b
SIRT yoo hag 3 scsin'g v g.8 be aNd
CoccrnELLa,
1037.
1038.
1039.
1040,
1041.
1042.
1043.
(8
mutabilis, Qoriba ee Pye re
IM EI) 5.95 pains aiore'v measacte cori
14-pustulata, L. ... 2... cece ses wes
SM ENS ose ayn t ollie game ea
Andersont, W. ........... ‘a's sg aa
testudinea (Hein. BNNs Mision 52 x, yl» UK
“ostnagg Sp BP ee bo ees A
1044, geniste, W. [<—=m? phalerata, Luc.] ..
Sovanen. Kugel. (10).
1045.
1046,
1047,
1848.
1049.
1050.
1051.
1052.
FO cS eee
durante, We... see eee eres ects eeees
canartensis, W. |<—«edurante, E
oblongior, W. [-<—ecanariensis, W. yi A wary
Phe aay . [<—em? canariensis,
maculosus, W , [<a flavopictus, hobs Sida
flavopictus, Ws «3 sah gy cit SO ele
SE EROODS <n 0's 5 cissyiengaealnies paIE »
MM RLOAL «5 sy 'v.no ps by pv deus poe
*1054.
| Pee ee re ee
Ruizosivs, Steph. (2).
1055.
IPMN Sls onal 4c0.> 9 ee,0. 6 d-ae#iavace On ba tt
oh OS OTE re er
LirnHopuitvs, Frohl. (1).
De PMMMOTYRCOUS, VY 552k t:4/¢ sle.nicie p so4's niteiswoecela hues
107
Sal.
Can.
h2
a a a
* *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Fam. 67. Endomychide.
322. Dapsa (Ziegl.), Lat. (1).
1058. edentata, W. (barbara?, Luc.).......6+6+ ae
323. LycopERDINA, Lat. (1).
*1059. humeralis, Wi wie cece cece cece eeees ves
Fam. 68. Erotylide.
324, Xestus, W. (2).
*1060. throscotdes, W. ...sceervceccevcsvcees ean
*1061. fungicola, W.
325, Euxrstss, W. (1).
*1062. Parkii, We vecceeeeeeees
Fam. 69. Zophoside.
326. ZopHosis, Lat. (5).
*1088. 4-camtnata; Deyre cc oo ss s.cawases fee oes es
#1064. plhicata, Br.... iss ceesscveaes
*1065. vagans, Br. [<—eplicata, ogg every
*1066. Clarkit, Deyr. [<—e=plicata,
*1067. bicarinata, Sol. (minuta?, F.)
Fam. 70. Erodiadee.
327. ARTHRODES, Sol. (15).
*1068. Perraudieri, W.
*1000, softs, Ws os edad oe eR We
P1OTO: Carte E, os '<'s5 9'0k0 7 sae sa aeenare eon te ees
oeoeererer eee eer eee ee eee
"1071, OGM; DA hae ee eNS ee RNR es Wes
"1072, byrphoides, Weis) 5. ssa erent teeta ok aces
1073 tatoos, Tit. 5665 6650 6b Sea dle ee oe hie
*1074. Hortangits Wo? <b605.:08808 8 aeniee eh ha
#1075. punctatulus, Woe cscs csi ieee Tie ess
*1076. parcepunctatus, We ..cccsserigesoerin
©1077. suboihisins, We caress diesen d Cease Ase
*1078. subcostatus, Br. [<—essubciliatus, W.j....|....
*1079. costifrons, W.
*INED, nalloatuay Wo. = 66 eS eae ae
*1081. emarginatus, W.
*1082. geotrupoides, W. |<—w? emarginatus, W. | oa
Fam. 71. Tentyriade.
328. TentyrtiA, Lat. (2).
1083. interrupta?, Lat. 60.6.6... cere eee
1084. Braille, We. coycsdiedreveeeer eas a
329. Patvma, W. (1).
*1085. hispida, Br.
eee ere ee eee eee wre eee eee eee
330. HeGETER, Lat. (13).
LOB: tristia, Fe <3. 55 OE et sect
*1087. Webbianus, Hein. [<—mtristis, F.|...... WAG
*1088. glaber, Br. [<—emamaroides, Sol.| ......
1QS0. amarouies, Dols. .s. sca waeaees © + ote
*4000. transvereus, Bi. 6 iiss bawee ce seis ses : ,
*1091. brevicollis, Br. [<—eatransversus, Br.]....|....
*1092. abbreviatus, Br
eevee vreevreee ever eevee ee eeves
*1OGS. costipenmasy Wes 055 68.5350 oie aie os yee are
*1094. impressus, Br.
2101 Sh (6 Sif 4:86 18 eo © sates Oe
*1095. subrotundatus, W. {<—e«impressus, Br... air
Sal.
Can.
a Beats ht wae
R*KKRK KKK KH HR KK HK * * * * *
*
Ke KXHK KK KK %
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. 10g
Mad. | Sal. | Can.
330. HEGETER (continued).
*1086. tenuspunctates, Bro oo... cece nes sate eee | @
wei Seer she fate era re or ae
*1098, latebricola, W. re ee eee * sees
331, THALPOPHILA, Sol. oo
*1099, plieifrons, W. ....sceee sees ce eeenens vite’ *
*1100. Deyrollit, a aera sas *
*1101. Suscipes, NL ale dix ks slora acu 6,6. Gate OE shetet *
*1102. submetallica, W. [<—e fuscipes, Br.]....| .. x
332, GnopHorta, Erich. (3).
oe Geopualis We ee Be ag Oe Sota ie *
bet | v is <—excribricollis, Br. *
*1105. punctipennis, N carrera Bei rJ.. *
333, MELANOCHRUS, W.
1106, Lacordairii, W waa a ONE hm ws See ei avis %
Fam. 72. Blapide.
' 334. a F. (3). |
10 CS, bin ceeesresere rere ose erneenes *
1108. 2 Sseilan Baye we, 36 Lae haewh Re DRoe ays ar, *
1109. similis, RRS ear re Le Sete ee * *
Fam. 73. Pimeliade.
335. Prme ta, F. (12).
MED 09's 5 oo sale d's bloc ed egiote's anger eam *
eS Se eee eae ae *%
_ EEE forpicate, Hbst..........55.. Vera Ae ieee tT
*1113. onal \ | Gee eae *
1114. radula BS. EMDR. eA Atna POR «4G versa ante *
1115. sparsa, ~<—ax? radula, Sol.|........ a *
*1116. aap, . [<—eecostipennis, aes *
ye Se Se ore ra rie eee witahs *
*1118. levigata, Br. [<—excostipennis, es eS %
PERE MTN GOWNY «55 ors ce seve nen sds os ean %
PEED GYUMACOIAE, Wok oade eect eee sedans “4 et *
PRR CCU, WN. ee vs ioe ee tee eee ey wena *
Fam. 74. Coniontida.
336. Crypricus, Lat. (7).
*1122. mavicularis, Br... se ee cece e eee e cence bass *
*1125. Deidisnirese, W. [<-enavicularis, Br.]|.... %*
*1124. calvus, W. eet Br. ] eeeeee eeee x
OR Seen eee cia *
BRbay MHGUIUE, Woe. oii carer cs ceneatcsnes eee *
TERE OOIONGUG, We occ cc ccs ccvecscarnsiedes® i *
ED UME, EST gs. oo 5 6 0's 00 sil lelece sheta.ave:d x bee *
337. E.iipsopEs, W. (2).
le SS See ir eerie see *
*1180. oblongior, W. [<—mglabratus, F.] ...... *
Fam. 75. Pedinide.
338. Mretasma, W. (1).
*1131. lineatum, Br......... sowie by pin Lk Bars ts #*
IIo INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.
339. CNEMOPLATIA, Costa (1).
1132. laticeps, W. [<—« Atropos, Cost.] ...... #
340. ScLERUM (Dej.), Hope (1).
*1133. asperulum, W. isisease tytn: a0is a. 9 Saga
341. Opatrum, F. (5).
1134. lutosum, W. [<—ae? fuscum, Hbst} ....|....
LESB FUSING AA OSE ,.....5-ccidsiyaraerveisce sie 6 be ys #
EGG; Tete TDR, oak i egieven ions: nyo: 0 0 bie ore *
1187, obketeem, W..°.. » oi tin des ey eee sila
yh BEE 2 ee err side
342, Mexansis, W. (2).
FLISO: costatd, Bt! vis ct CEOVN ee 5 ON 0 6 0 ianei
"1140, angulata, W. 6 hoi cee 8 Recent Oona a vor
343. Haprus (Dej.), W. (4).
PUL AL | ales, NW ce -e acsseids os: seveninen Cia hs aD *
*1142. Paive, W. [<—mcinerascens, W.| ...... *
*1143. cinerascens (Dej.), W...... ico «OOo *
"1144: slots, Wiese sao Sic aoe ae Ree eet %
344, Hatonomus, W. ().
*1145. salinicola, W. [<—exovatus, Er.]........ sind
Fam. 77. Trachyscelide.
345. PsrupANEMIA, W. (1).
1146; Greviacdies Wo be oss 0 hos Sawa tated ae
346. TRACHYSCELIS, Lat. (1).
1147. aphodioides, Lat. . oii. i ce ie ws Pears
347, PHaLERtA, Lat. (4).
1148. bimaculata, Hbst [<—ecadaverina, F.|..)....
L149; CAdavaring, Be cid. y van ek amen ore eas
SLGO OFS WY ices aon sed ie mee ere ien > seh ce eng
TIGL: CHAR Ws Sein cn s ces al oo meebo *%
Fam. 78. Ulomide. ~
348. ApELINA (Chey.) W. (1). .
NIB 2. FPN, WY 5. \ 5.555, 9:5. 050, 0,6 is see eee %
349. ALPHITOBIUS, Steph. (2).
1153, diaperinus, Kugel. ......0...0-eeees x
L164, picouss, Oly. 95's 0: 3.59.00: > ante *
350. GNaTHocERvsS, Thunb. (2).
1165, Commutya hs hws es eek bo FT ADR hoe et *%
LISS, massa. vivcniaen seaaeee ress *%
351. Trrnotrum, MacLeay (1).
1157; forruginoainy FF cis osore koran oie Vics & i *
352. PseupDosTENE, W. (1).
1158. fossoria, W. [<—mangusta, W.|,....... ip
353. HypopHiaus, F. (4).
1160, pini (Oreutz,), Pinz.()s cae eens «os he Be
*1160. euphorbie, W. [<—m? ambiguus, W.| ..|....
SELL: aWRDer eee WV Oe os FOr ema aitts ewer e ae *
1162. subdepressus, W. [<—mdepressus, F.]....|....
Fam. 79. Cossyphide.
354, CossypHus, Oliv. (1).
Fam. 76. Opatride.
1165, insularis, Lap... scree ves vee ech sty
Sal.
Can.
* &
Fam. 80. Colometopide. Mika | Bar! | Cox
355. Macrostetuus, W. (1). -
*1164. tuberculatus, W.[<—eeclypeatus,Germ.]..| i
Fam, 81. Tenebrionide.
356. TENEBRIO, L. (4).
1165. molitor, L....... ‘Sage Mogae anes ¢ RE + : el
ae eee * ; *
Dai 58 6.0.00 os hide t dlileghwats sates PS *
Uc RENEE, 69) sn 2, dsah0.0:e se vnesciepovonnye onl eke! ate %
357. CaLcaR (Dej.), Lat. (1).
TR, FA DBE ow ei cca ee weinale *
358. Boromorpuus (Mots.), W. (2).
Da Peeememoines, LUC. i... nce cwseicwin ss % 5
IN oss sescovakecarecesed es aaa *
Fam. 82. Helopide.
359. Hetops, F. (27).
wi FS. | Se ee PERN ttn tg
*1173. elliptipennis, W. [<—emaltivagans, W.] ..|....|....| x
*1174, Marseulit, W. [<—ealtivagans, W.]....)....)....| F
*1175. arboricola, W. |<—ex? asper, ist] ae 3} og BAeh eth
*1176. Vuleanus, W. [<—exasper, Kiist.] ...... * whe Lise ess
CARRE, CONS cnc. we )v 10s vercvs se ve elites ek Tess
*1178. gomerensis, W. [<—easper, Kiist.]...... SL Ae pane ee
*1179. congener, W. [<—exasper, Kiist.] ...... a wt LN
*1180. carbunculus, W. (transversus?, Br.) ..../....) 2... 1
PMU NY, 5. Soni oles «a4, oss a408°C wd ore Ole Oe oe ae ie
*1182. nitens, W. [<—ee? asper, Kiist.] ........ Sis | Meant, ge
*1183. lucifugus, W. [<—e asper, Kiist.] ...... * oS aR a ek
*TISS gagatinus, Kiist. oo... cect cedlenwe sen 7 oo ess ie eae
*1185. Leacocianus, W. [<—ex? infernus, W.]..|....|) g |...
ph Serene) Saere va Bi ee ewss
*1187. subdepressus, W. [<—m? infernus, W.]..| A OF Rar
SO ee errr ee ir * a rk ae
OY ee ar Sige ; *
SS SO Ee Pee ee eee Ee ee ra : *
ENR WV 5 aa wy n evicis cine civecw aden e's eee aoe *
*1192. aethiops, W. [<—=porrectus, W.| ...... Ri : *
*1193. picescens, W. [<—ax? porrectus, W.} ....| +... ‘ *
*1194. Fusculus, Ws) Eek w Kid's O65 oe MRED bt] eee ‘ x*
*1195. futilis, W. [<—egraniger, Kist.] ...... *% Be Laka
*1196. portosanctanus, W. |<—«graniger, Kiist.]|
SER rreramiger, Kish. .... sc ecw rave ade ewe *
1108; pallidus, Curt. .......0ceceece de cceet *
Fam. 83. Gidemeride.
360. Drryius, Schmidt (1).
*1199. concolor, Br. |<—«= pallidus, W.] ...... aa ae *
361. IscHNoMERA, Steph. (1).
RPS TIATIUTGS Biss acs side agin ee oes bevete ws vars
362, SrEnaxts, Schmidt (1).
BER OW Wa. Fo a his ks ce ks ae Oley AN %
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
112 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Fam. 84. Salpingide.
363, SaALPrIneus, Illig. (1).
1202. sompressus, We ices ences oatem bate ee
Fam. 85. Meloide.
364. Mexo#, L. (6).
1203. tuccia, Rossi
LQO4) auastrtae, Wes ic een dae oe nlite ate
DO FUMIE ae ase ree ih nie Gon 9 9°45 0 ole ee
TQ0G, TAMrIA, $98, St. TTIW. Sie are ie bos oe es
1207. nuda, W.
ose eereere Seeevvrevrevrevresevrer
Mad.
Sal.
Can.
LANG SONG, WV an in. nx assign rade t alan 0 see
365, Zoni1TI1s, F. (1). |
1200; smnperialia, Wo. 005 0's «dipoarlineiy lies sss
Fam. 86. Mordellide,
366. MorDELLISTENA, Costa (2).
ISI; prema, Gplhs inne sak oe ewe gs ote weien
1211. sericata, W. [<—m pumila, Gyll.] ......
367, ANASPIS, Geoffr. ah
1212. Proteus,
Fam. 87. Anthicide.
#1914, ocedatisstenes,. W . .oscc:0c0000-sied-ere cgwees :
369, Mecynorarsvs, Laf. (1).
1215. semicinctus, W.
870. Formicomus, Laf. (2).
1216. pedestris, Rossi
see ee ewe woe ewww eee ewer eras
1217. ceeruleipennis (Duf.), Laf. ............ :
371. OcHTHENOMUS (Dej.), Schmidt (2).
TUBA, OOMeCRy NGS 55:5 a casa hia /aisialecoadee-a ORR Sel Owe
1219, punctatus (Dej.), Laf,.........% 20008.
372. ANTHICUS, Payk. (15).
TE MANA Ee hiya sig mies SEN ula lle w oteataee
ADDL: Bisping, FROGS is.0.0)0:0:5,0:9 @ vinie dn ae owen
D228 eA, TOL os. a siieca- wi hcsecars pede toa oa
1235, Bae OTB, ois 'o'ors.2 citi saronn RA é
1224, opaculus, W
1225, notasotdes,. W...3 fia GENO Greeslae Sos ies
1226. instabilis (Hoffm.), Schmidt
1227. litoralis (Heer),
eoereeeerererevreeeeeeree
1228; dipnsdeateen WV 0G: HEE a ara AS > .
1229. lapidoses, Wis csasoro dlerdtgeainn v0
1280. angustatus, Curt.........sceneesreedes
+1981. Lubbock, W. . iscndsaschitanation’ «Ki ime
1232. guttifer, W. [~<—«tristis, Schm. |
TU ZOe COMOPIENBS, WV 0. 5.i'0's store nla mites jo 06305 sia
*1284, scydmeanoides, Wo... ccsevevccescccans
Fam. 88. Scydmenide.
378. ScyDMANUS, Lat. (3).
1235. Helferi, Schaum
*1236. castaneus, W.
ee
LOSS) Garantie, Bemee i ciiacdve eae viens ced hag take
~<—ez bison, Ol.]........ ares
: *
* * * *
"*# eR eK *
" *# eR KS
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. 113
Fam. 89. Pselaphide. Mad.| Sal. | Can.
374, Euptectus (Kby), Leach (5).
1238, sanguineus, Denny ...............05. dea #
eee yiciny *
*1240. monticola, W. |<—«= Karstenwi, Reich.]..|.... %
1241. intermedius, W. [<—msignatus, Reich.]..| x %
eee ce * rete
375. ENoprostomus, Schaum (1).
*1243. Wollastont, Schaum...........eese005 Hite *
376. PsrLapuus, Hbst (1).
*1244, palpiger, W....... OR a MW Kl Meare eens a8 Ney %
- Fam. 90. Staphylinide.
(Aleocharides. )
377. FaLaGria (Leach), Mann. (1).
PemeICUTG, GTA. 6 cin cscs eacionele canes % *
378. Ecurpnoeiossa, W. (1).
RE OMOEA, We in cee sees teins bp Felehe Ai aes #
379. Puytosus (Rudd), Curt. (3).
ve Gr era eas *
1248. migriventris, Chevy. ........0+eeeeeees sin %
Poe MMETACUR, TATAAE. se esicac com ee * bles
380. Puitaopora, Erich. (1).
1250. corticina, W. {<—es corticalis, Gr.]...... eras é
381. Tacuyusa, Erich. (3).
PNG VV avec cc haslice erat gene + week
pe ND ere wpsaTs test *%
pe | eee eee re % *
382. IscHNoPpopDA, Steph. (1).
1254, longitarsis (Kby), Steph. ............ *
383. XENOMMA, W. (4).
SPINE WY «op e's diene cece tlhe ne Ws *% a
TRCN NI, NV 5 oie sis os nee dale cee wale % eee
*1257. filiforme, W.........06. Ned a sat fate * We
0 a eee err ey age *
384, Homatota, Mann. (43).
EROMEIMMMOMS We 5 ccc cas eeegasenivens Ae re %
PM SUS ODACN WN oo oie oN eee we eles Roar *
TEZG1, sanguinolenta, Wi... .. ce eveccsvevnede * eee
*1262. haligena,W. |<—esanguinolenta, W.| ..| rae
Beeerontiia, Hrich, «0... e ies sees ede. *% *
1264. montivagans, W. ... cee sceseweccences * Re
“12Go, Vagepunctata, W. ....esersvevscumeses Sods %
1266. plumbea, Waterh. ........0esecceees ‘ies #
PRMMTNUNNHOOR, VV. ow cee cee vescnecvmisle ess * Ses
1268. obliguepunctata, W......cceecevncenees * ee
TERCOIE, We... 5. io civics ccuemesioweess its %
1270. luridipennis, Mann. ..............++4: % ore
BerereertA, FPICH. . owes ne sensed sie nes % *
1272. philonthoides, W. ......-eceecccececes % Soha
ie SS Ge in nee * *
SS Rae eee Uae *
1275. longula (Chevr.), Heer ............4 * x
1276. fragilis ?, Kr. [<—e« longula, Heer] ....|.... %
1277. palustris, Kiesw........... 00s e eens’ aa
se DS ee rer a *
Il4 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
Mad.| Sal. | Can.
384. HomaLora (continued), ;
"1270. aubsertcad We gsiida nico.s 0 5 sie hearmelate sake Wo par *%
*1280. anguatissima, We .icoscsceccsccvevens bial *
"LDS, SAGs Wiis a ie NED ja 0'v. 5 sp 0 4 Be ia *
"IQS. LreaCOrMIB EVs ee CCS weve weaves shitty Reeve
L283) OURS) MABAV Gs cisions scwswios sees bau Oe x Pe aie
LDSSS PURSE Rs i oases yates bh kibieioe le bre BA tdi *
L288: ERIOMES RMF eins sos wack ping eae «kei ae 3 *%
1286; aleocharoides, We. 2.55 cin weve even bes Det %
1287. atramentaria (Kby), Gyll.. ............ %* avons
1288. depamperata, We). Sia hve deae eae de + 6. < hia %
MELO SAMATSONSE, NV ss eis: s «MoE AS oT eae *
1200; tastes, W's. |e ss sis «vos ah oe ek as *% ayers
1291. leta, W. [<—eminsignis, W.] ........4. ees *%
D202; ac braleag WY oc cexi.0'vve esata leveighiisbe wt Bat acahe * ee
1205. abana OW fii. falls sep ee eee ea *% orbvate
1204. coriaria: {Mall,), Bay. 05:5; niiere pa toni % %
*1295. subcortaria, W. [<—«2? coriaria, Kr.]....).... *%
1206, cactt, IVE ci eesieainnaawnadawedh caret eae %
DZOT, PUEKeRCRNE, We. esscerslaivinveka inate epoca aanee er *
1298. zerricola, We viesvis sieve sine CP niger ian *
1209.” WF aterhoune NV. 52 owcalycse das cne eae stan %
1300. longpioornia, Grey. csi Sisco aed bedi * iy
1501: melanana, Salih, . oi... coa4 coh eee * *
385. Oxypopa, Mann. (4).
*1B02: Oreweposass, WW oid osc:s0 gies suntarsnaeis eee al wikia *
*1303. obscena, W. [<—mbrevipennis, W.|] ....| ..+. *
1502 emoleta, Bre oie. icv ccs a va ee eee * *
LSOG, ecg fronts WV soe aad ethno bo aol * eae
386, ALEOCHARA, Grav. (8).
1306. puberula, Klug ........... eee be eeatDS * *
1307. crassiuscula, Sahib. .........00cc0nee08 % *%
1308. littorals, W. [<—mgrisea, Ky.] ........ a he *
BEOD PURCIME WV 6 os isie Ke hens ah emp nee bmae nes *
MIO, sacpete, GTAV. +... 2-452 ciniy cen mney *%
1311. nitida, RBI Le i atses chew -achace oar atone *% *
1812. binotata, Kr. [<—eenitida, Gre]... 1.44. # *
ISLS; MOTHOD; AAT. see! crcieaintalocn deb teats % *
387. OtrgoTA, Mann. (3).
1314. castanea, W. [<—exinflata, Mann.}...... Exe %
1815, inflate, Mann. oo ogickn as pate eras *% *
1316. pusillima, Grav. ........ we Cara ens ge * Pa
( Lachyporides.)
388. SomaTivm, W. (1).
MABLT, aetale, Ws sclosin.5/ cooartlnee slo ae CD. *%
389. Hypocyprus, Mann. (1).
BOL TER, WV oe, 5 5 an ae ec EST > *%
390. Conosoma, Kr. (3).
1319. pubescens, Payk............8 Pitas sine % %
1320. pedicularium, Grav......-.eceeeeeees * *
TURAL WMONICOUE NV G Uy c's «ss yoo cme Ser wc wale % eee
391. TacHyporus, Grav. (2).
4899 ‘ousillus, Grawp wa oie kid cas. oes tee * x
1825. temnens, Bile vcacanacaween ee eke *% *
392, Hasrocerrus, Erich. (1).
1324. capillaricornis, Grav. ........see eens %* *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. Its
Mad. | Sal. | Can
393, LEucopARYPHUS, Kr. (1).
DP ENE Malas iso 46 ee ween e eee’ *
394, TricHopHyA, Mann. (1).
BE Ss | ir * *
395. Mycrroporvs, Mann. (7).
71327, MOmUecornes, We... ccc c ccc eenes Hosea ee *
*1328. Johnsoni W. [<—expronus, Er.] ........ * sf aaa
DR MEIC oe een eee ieeeen * rare
DO 0a 60's oor une wle wale ed oe o's Pues .
1331. adumbratus, W. [<—e=? solidicornis, W.] | .... ‘
*1332. solidicornis, W. gi tie iaie Bh Ravalets Saberae oP. ate ae *
1333. discoideus, W. [<—«solidicornis, W. | *
396. Boxrrosrus (Leach), Steph. (2).
1334. luridus, et MetespAseatnsne sk aseliaeeot ad aeehel wate eS Vea %
pS SE Ce eek ee iy Bie
Jie ( Quediides.) .
397. Euryporvs, Erich. (1).
eo EES eee Pai *
398, HeTERoTHOPS (Kby), Steph. (1).
1337. minutus, W. |<—edissimilis, Gr.] ...... *% x
399. QuEpIusS (Leach), Sieph. (3).
een eh Seen ree CNA *
MTU gs vies vs as ops bee dda we bats #
Be Sane eee ee Pattee’ *
( Staphylinides. )
400. Creopuitus (Kby), Steph. (1).
1341. maxillosus, L. ......... 000000 Se ae % *
401, Ocypus (Kby), Steph. (9).
PETS 56 Bai. sie eisscce sn crndiwares v¥aes Aipey *
PE PRTAOTUS, TIT. ooo ae ccs ed views oak %
*1344. affinis, W. [<—a? brachypterus, Br.|....| .... *
PLE ONOOLE WV. .. wc siccace cde vtvesies ove *
*1346. curtipennis, ER corcsave bee ae ae *
gh i OS Be ee eee i eres Sek %
eS) | eee rer ere re weil *
1349. subenescens,W. ss .eeeevevevenvecces wa *
1350. punctatisimus, W. [<—ecupreus, Rossi]. . *
402. Puttonruus (Leach), Steph. (18).
ER Oo * ae ae
Egoe. ummvratais, Grav. ........scedeeaseees % ‘3G oa
EOUEVAIEUG, TY), 2.0... scr ecsepusebecedes mike [ihe %
Deeentes, GTA. 00.05. ecw cence i aawed’ * ‘
1355. xantholoma, Grav. ....0...-+eseeeees brstot *
1356. thermarum, Aubé...........6eeeeeees % ari
Raeermeeratus, Pnz., .... 60.5 isles te ee * “
1358. scybalarius,Nrdm.[~<—exbipustulatus,Pnz. || x *
1859. marcidus, Wa... 6.6 ssee ee ne eee enenes hile *
Pe eee er cee * %
1361. discoideus, Grav. .....+..s.seeeeeeees *% *
1362. simulans, W. [<—eenigritulus, Gr.]...... * *
1363, nigritulus, Grav. ........... eee ee eee * *
LOGE, punctapennss, Wo. = .0 cc ciceeveve eb ieuns * %
1365. peg MME ha) site sis. widen ea Oem %
1366. tenellus, W. [<—eprocerulus, Gr.] ...... Bais +
1367. filiformis, W. ae procerulus, Gr.| . * ae
"1868. zantholinordes, WW. ... ee ees si x
116 INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS.
(Xantholinides. ) Mad. | Sal. | Can.
403. XANTHOLINUS, Dahl (4).
"LOGO. SGP GIRGNE atte ks kane se» sia TR i Sie% *
1970. hesperias sRGPIGEs nce o 36s so hele wee *% *%
1371. linearis, Oliv. ....... APES % Soha
1372. punctulatus, Payk. ...........00seeee % *
404, Lepracinus, Erich. (2).
1373. parumpunctatus, Gyll.......... 6 eee % *
LEA SSR RPA cob anaemia nied &s.0's Vee *% *%
405, Oruius (Leach), Steph. (5). _
: *1375. strigulosus, V W. Sy Sy em eae s fea" % deans
TIBI GC: ANCOR IW 05. Sv aen bun Gidea heads CE ae Ss * Nr
*1377. brevicornis, W. [<—ex? Jansoni, W.] . *% vik gh
*1378. brachypterus, We vecseseeereeecneenes detees *%
*1379. phalonthordes, We. eo sae eke as *%
(Pederides).
406, ACHENIUM (Leach, Curt. a
1380. Hartungit oad Pi <—exdepressum,Gr. lo ar
"1381. aubowcin, Ws, os's.5 cc acento dat ae Ee a *
1882, salinen, We 5503 s viele che ae ae an batealy *%
407. LarHRosium, Gray. (2).
1383. labile, EIGN, oo 556 5 oA REPS Oy ae ED iy *
1384. a ay GRAV Ss | aso date urea * *
408. Doicaon, ae O-.
1385. aedon is, W. [<—edllyricus, Er.]...... aN NAD eee
1386. ruficollis, W. Saas 1 RA pe} saa
"LOST. deniligens, Ws ooo. sdoee cde aninet Pee ed ale
"IDES Fae, WV ciaeaeine 5d debe oleae CREED gies hs) age Ponta
409. Srizicus, Lat. (1).
LSC. BIA: BO 0.5 sco. ssse. 5k aa eel Oho RON % *
410. Scopus, Erich. 0);
1390. trossulus, W. [<—««levigatus, Gyll.] ....).... %
1391. subopacus, W. ie hnenmnnss PP oy ‘ oF
15O2. nipeles, Woe sw gis S nae Bale etna Poi #
411. Lirnocnaris (Dej.), Boisd. et Lac. (10).
PI, QUAGIELEIB) WN 5 a: 40 5's ook aa es Sab ya *
BAGS. GEOR WY oa .55 5 0 50 4a 5:0 ale s/ld OE * wat
1395. fuscula (Ziegl.), Boisd. et Lac. ......../ x rer
18906. - subeortaceas Wo. ics sleke § Sie ewe al tence 4 *
1307. ochraces, GTAViss') - sawn lareaks as une. * %
1398. obsoleta, Nordm. .........eeeee eee ees % pes a
1900. nigritula ?, Torich., 6 i<.50434y dame OR ae *
1400. tricolor, Malin <..4 sche sop ene ee * %
1401. brevipennis, W. [<—extricolor, Mshm] Soy *
1402, debilicarnisyW. ..c\snats siaeaeaneee se %* *
412, Sunrus (Leach), Steph. (7).
*1403. myrmecophilus, We see eee e seen renee a %
TAOE OQ tVGCUE Wo. ua iee asa h ote ome ce Ue *% ae
1405.-angustatus, Payk, |.,...ccido~enwiawae «00's *% ~<a
1406. bimaculatus, Frich. BO. rane * Ryne
"1A07, aitedalea, WW 6 AS nes Sieg eweremtns 3 S06 rear *
*1408. dimidiatus, W. [<—« ? megacephalus, W.]|.... *
*1409. megacephalus, Wi ...cceccecccceccesces sell *
413. Mecoanatuus, W. (1).
"1410 enencera, W o.5 ere ke ee te was ey oe eeie *
INDEX TOPOGRAPHICUS. I 17
( Stenides. ) Mad.| Sal. | Can.
414, Srenvs, Lat. (7).
1411. cl, A rian. Das vis aia 4-4 din 0.0.98 Sibrs * *
1412. Nora reas s 3 ye aiaia oe 0 eae *% 4
ei Er % ae
PO ESS re Haier a
*1415. fulvescens, gs sc ccc vas vies * hace
POG e bch cbse bes oc ve ceens *
1417. cicindeloides, Grav. ..........0ssee0e- *
(Oxytelides. )
415, Burpius (Leach), Steph. (3).
1418. januvianus, W. (bicornis?, Germ.) ...... Shak *
pO ee Auce *
era ee Ae *
416. Pieters, Mann. (2).
1421. cornutus, SMUD ciate ce acd tee Kiana SC ewe Oe *% *
RU EEOBUS, FICK, 5. se ee ieee eee ees * *
417. OxyTELvs, Grav. (6).
MORI STTOV So vcs cans cecesccssutes % *
1424, sculptus, PUR fide bal teikin ke heahs ok awe * *
2426, tneipnitus, Grav. ... 0... cece eee eee *% RAPE
1426. com tisinins, MOINS tn: Fhe ead Wb eb LATS % *%
1427. nice ei ae are ieee * *
OIE goo iid cin bee red sv asewh bess * *%
418. TRoGopHLa@vus, Mann. (9).
1429. transversalis, W. [<— scroliculatus, Ex.]| % %
1430. riparius, Boisd. et Lac. .............. * *%
1481. oculatus, W. Pee laanib souk > Nias wielag Cates ces *
INS 5 5S vice vce ale Fio'y a\xlace need * eters
Dane eortcmns, Gray. 2... cee cece x *%
SAAR are aerate # *
RUINS WN go vias vc 8 tose e3d caieenheas sae *
Aa eer Rae: *
*PGOl. BUMNPRCICOINS, We ounce cece cccccnsices * 1a Weer
(Homaliades.)
419, Purtorinvo, Kr. (2).
1438. humile, RSE Ee eee eee Le * pin’
DEMIMOTIONI, Woo da cc s.s ices ve ee eaive ceeds eae x
420, Homatium, Grav. (5).
1440. sculpticolle, W. [<—e«riparium, Thom.! |.... *%
EE Se rr * *
I | Sr Pe *% nee
PRUMNOOTNC, Wo. ccc aict aes beces * Wate
Peemereretn, GIAV. 6 ss ict beens ees * *
421. ANTHoBIuM (Leach), Steph. (1).
1445. torquatum, Mshm ...............-5. *
(Protinides.)
422. MEGARTHRUS (Kby), Steph. (2).
DENIES Ww cree tdaasewergae % *
STN SS... 5c Sistaa paw was Vee a aaD He es *
423. Mrropsta, W. (2). |
*1448, ampliata, | | MERE re ric MOOT oot *
*1449. cimicoides, W. [<—m? ampliata, W.]....| ..+- %
664 | 24 | 1008
abacoides, Calathus, 29.
abbreviatus, Hegeter, 397.
——,, Scarites, 6.
——, Tarphius, 127, 20.
abdominale, Dactyloster-
num, 80.
—, Melyrosoma, 207.
Acalles acutus, 277.
— eonii, 273.
—— albolineatus, 280.
argillosus, 272.
—— brevitarsis, 277.
cinereus, 279.
coarctatus, 278.
—- cylindricollis, 280.
dispar, 278.
—— festivus, 280.
fortunatus, 275, 46.
—— globulipennis, 281.
histrionicus, 274.
—— instabilis, 277.
—- lunulatus, 280.
—— Neptunus, 271.
—— nodiferus, 275.
—— nubilosus, 279.
—— oblitus, 274.
—— ornatus, 276.
— pilula, 281.
—— pulverulentus, 274.
—— saxicola, 274.
—— senilis, 276, 47.
—- seticollis, 281.
— sigma, 275.
terminalis, 276.
vau, 275.
verrucosus, 282.
— Wollastoni, 280.
—— xerampelinus, 279.
Achenium Hartungii, 500.
—— salinum, 501.
subexecum, 500.
acicula, Stenotis, 261.
Acmeeodera cisti, 186.
fracta, 187.
—— ornata, 187.
—— plagiata, 187.
119
INDEX.
‘Acritus gemmula, 165, 29.
homeeopathicus, 166.
minutus, 165.
punctum, 166.
Acrotrichis anthracina,
98, 14.
—— atomaria, 97.
—— canariensis, 100, 15.
Crotchii, 99, 15.
— fascicularis, 97, 98.
—— fucicola, 96.
—— Guerinii, 100.
—— insularis, 100.
—— Matthewsii, 97.
—— Montandonii, 99.
obscena, 100.
—— pumila, 100.
—— sericans, 99.
—— umbricola, 96.
—— Wollastoni, 98, 14.
acuminatus, Calathus, 28.
, Lichenophagus, 329.
Acupalpus dorsalis, 50.
acutangulus, Olisthopus,
36.
acutus, Acalles, 277.
Adelina farinaria, 418, 61.
adumbratus, Mycetopo-
rus, 484, 71.
advena, Calathus, 29.
, Silvanus, 136.
emulus, Cratognathus, 45.
seneomicans, Brachypte-
rus, 106, 16.
seneotinctus, Stenus, 512.
senescens, Atlantis, 314.
, Attalus, 200.
zeneus, Philonthus, 490.
——, Ramphus, 287.
seonii, Acalles, 273.
Aépys gracilicornis, 56, 11.
zequalis, Arthrolips, 91.
zequivocus, Sunius, 508.
eethiops, Helops, 432.
——, Homalota, 467.
——, Laparocerus, 319.
affine, Aphanarthrum,
242
affinis, Cryptophagus, 137.
——-, Ocypus, 488.
——, Stilicus, 503.
, Tarphius, 126, 19.
africanus, Cybister, 70.
Agabus biguttatus, 69.
bipustulatus, 68.
—— consanguineus, 69.
—-— maderensis, 69.
nebulosus, 68.
Agapanthia cardui, 352.
Agathidium globulum, 86.
integricolle, 87.
agilis, Dromius, 13,
Aglenus brunneus, 129,
Aglycyderes setifer, 339.
Agrilus Darwinii, 188.
Akis acuminata, 388.
albida, Stenidea, 350.
albipes, Anchomenus, 35.
albolineatus, Acalles, 280.
albopictus, Sphzericus,
215.
albosquamosus, Smicro-
nyx, 29.
Aleochara Armitagei, 473.
binotata, 475.
crassiuscula, 473.
——- funebris, 474.
— fuscipes, 473.
—- littoralis, 474.
—— meesta, 474.
—— morion, 476.
nitida, 475.
—— puberula, 473.
tristis, 473.
aleocharoides, Homalota,
467.
Allardii, Haltica, 362.
Alophus alternans, 304,
50
“magnificus, 304.
Alphitobius diaperinus,
419.
120
Alphitobius mauritanicus,
419.
piceus, 419.
alpinus, Hadrus, 414.
alternans, Alophus, 304,
50
, Atomaria, 145,
——, Blaps, 402.
, Pristonychus, 27.
Altica dorsalis, 369.
alticola, Casopus, 211.
——, Masoreus, 21.
, Trechus, 54.
altivagans, Helops, 426.
alutaceus, Dromius, 14.
, Micromimetes, 203.
alutaria, Homalota, 469.
Amara difrons, 42.
superans, 43,
—-— trivialis, 42.
versuta, 42.
amaroides,' Hegeter, 396.
ambigua, Pimelia, 405.
ambiguus, Hypophleeus,
422.
, Sphericus, 217, 33.
amictus, Tarus, 15, 2.
amnicola, Homalota, 461.
amnigena, Homalota, 463.
amcenus, Dromius, 15, 5.
ampliata, Metopsia, 525.
amplicollis, Psylliodes,
372, 56.
anale, Somatium, 477.
analis, Homalota, 466.
Anaspis Proteus, 440.
anceps, Auletes, 289.
Anchomenus albipes, 35.
— debilis, 34.
marginatus, 35.
— Nichollsii, 34.
pallipes, 35.
Andersoni, Coccinella,
379, 57-
Anemophilus crassus, 326.
subtessellatus, 326.
trossulus, 327.
anguiculus, Lixus, 299.
anguinus, Lixus, 298.
angularis, Pterostichus,
41.
angulata, Corticaria, 151.
, Melansis, 414.
angulipennis, Echinodera,
283.
angulosus, Saprinus, 169.
angustatus, Anthicus, 446.
——, Lixus, 301.
, Sunius, 509.
angusticollis, Tarphius,
122, 17.
INDEX.
angustifrons, Pecteropus,
202.
—., Quedius, 486.
angustissima, Homalota,
465.
angustula, Atlantis, 314.
——,, Ptinella, 103. .
angustulus, Calathus, 32.
, Tarphius, 121, 17.
Anisodactylus binotatus,
4
Anisotoma canariensis,
85.
oceanica, 85.
annulicornis, Stenidea,
ee
obium cryptophagoi-
des, 228. ss it
— lyctoides, 228, 35.
— molle, 228.
oculatum, 228, 36.
paniceum, 227.
—— ptilinoides, 229.
striatum, 227.
— velatum, 226.
villosum, 225.
Anommatus 12-striatus,
146.
antennatus, Bruchus, 342.
anthicoides, Attalus, 199.
Anthicus angustatus, 446.
—— canariensis, 447.
crinitus, 444.
dimidiatus, 446.
—— floralis, 443.
guttifer, 447.
hispidus, 444.
— humilis, 444.
instabilis, 445.
lapidosus, 446.
‘—_— litoralis, 446.
Lubbockii, 447.
— notoxoides, 445.
— opaculus, 445.
scydmeenoides, 448,
tristis, 447.
Anthobium torquatum,
524.
Anthocomus analis, 198.
anthracina, Acrotrichis,
98, 14.
Anthraxia senilis, 188.
anthrenoides, Telopes,
162.
‘Anthrenus claviger, 163,
28
‘minor, 163, 28.
varius, 162.
Aphanarthrum affine,242.
armatum, 240.
impressum, 228, 35.
Aphanarthrum bicine-
tum, 241, 43.
——- bicolor, 248.
canariense, 240,
—— canescens, 240, 41.
concolor, 244.
—— euphorbix, 242.
glabrum, 243,
— Juba, 239.
luridum, 243.
—— piscatorium, 242.
—— pusillum, 244,
—— pygmum, 240, 42.
— tuberculatum, 239,
40.
aphodioides, Trachyscelis,
416.
Aphodiuscarbonarius,178.
conspurcatus, 177.
—— granarius, 178.
—— hydrocheris, 176.
— lividus, 178.
maculosus, 177.
—— nitidulus, 176.
— Pedrosi, 178.
—— rufus, 178.
sordidus, 176.
sticticus, 177.
—— texniatus, 177.
Wollastonii, 176.
Aphthona crassipes, 364.
Paivana, 363.
apicale, Ptenidium, 101.
apicalis, Atomaria, 145.
Apion austrinum, 293.
— calcaratum, 293.
— ceuthorhynchoides,
294,
—— chalybeipenne, 292.
delicatulum, 291.
— fallax, 294.
frumentarium, 290,
—— Germari, 292.
— longipes, 295.
—— malve, 290.
rotundipenne, 294,
—— sagittiferum, 291.
— senex, 290.
—- tubiferum, 293.
—— umbrinum, 295,
—— vernale, 291.
—— Westwoodii, 293.
—— Wollastoni, 294.
apicnides, Xenomicrus,
307.
Apotomus Chaudoirii, 7.
rufus, 7.
testaceus, 8, 1.
appendiculatus, Calathus,
apricarius, Saprinus, 168,
aptera, Ptinella, 102.
arboricola, Helops, 427,
64. ©
arcuatus, Scymnus, 382.
arenarius, Pentatemnus,
256.
arenicola, Masoreus, 21.
argillosus, Acalles, 272.
Argutor curtus, 42.
dilaticollis, 42.
racilipes, ‘41,
patnat sy 41.
aridicola, Tychius, 286.
arietis, Clytus, 346.
Aristus subopacus, 8.
armatum, Aphanarthrum,
240,
armatus, Dyschirius, 6.
Armitagii, Cksorlias 302.
artemisiz, Liparthrum,
247.
——,, Melyrosoma, 208.
—- byrrhoides,
90
— costifrons, 392.
— curtus, 389.
—— emarginatus, 392.
—— geotrupoides, 393.
—— Hartungii, 390.
—— inflatus, 388.
—— laticollis, 390.
—— malleatus, 392.
—— obesus, 389.
—— parcepunctatus, 391.
—— Perraudieri, 388, 58.
—— punctatulus, 391.
— subciliatus, 391.
subcostatus, 391.
Arthrolips equalis, 91.
—— obscurus, 91
piceum, 92.
ascendens, Calathus, 30.
, Pimelia, 404.
asparagi, Crioceris, 353.
asper, Helops, 428.
aspera, Prostheca, 128, 21.
asperatus, Metophthal-
mus, -154, 25.
aspericollis, Cryphalus,
239
asperulum, Sclerum, 412.
assimilis, Latridius, 152.
aterrimus, Helops, 430.
atlanticum, Bembidium,
60.
Atlantis zenescens, 314.
angustula, 314.
angustula, 310.
australis, 311.
caleatrix, 311.
canariensis, 309.
INDEX.
Atlantis clavatus, 315.
— excelsa, 313.
— Fore, 313.
—— Grayana, 310.
—— inconstans, 312.
—— instabilis, 313.
—— lamellipes, 310.
—— lanata, 312.
—— lauripotens, 311.
— mendax, 313.
—— navicularis, 312.
—— noctivagans, 311.
— Schaumii, 318.
subnebulosa, 309.
—— tetrica, 310.
—— tibialis, 309.
ventrosa, 314.
——— vespertina, 311.
—— Waterhousii, 315.
atomaria, Acrotrichis, 97.
Atomaria alternans, 145.
apicalis, 143.
—— bulbosa, 144, 24.
—— canariensis, 142.
insecta, 145.
—— laticollis, 142, 22.
—— munda, 143.
pilosula, 142.
—— pusilla, 143.
rubricollis, 144.
— ruficollis, 144.
—— venusta, 144, 23.
atomarius, Orthoperus,
3
atomus, Orthoperus, 92.
atramentaria, Homalota,
atratus, Ocypus, 489.
atricapillus, Longitarsus,
368
Attagenus megatoma, 160.
—— obtusus, 161.
—— pellio, 161.
Scheefferi, 160.
Attalus senescens, 200.
—— anthicoides, 199.
—— bisculpturatus, 198.
chrysanthemi, 198.
—— commixtus, 198,
—— levicollis, 199.
—— maderensis, 201.
metallicus, 200.
—— obscurus, 200.
ornatissimus, 197.
ovatipennis, 197.
pallipes, 196.
pellucidus, 196.
— posticus, 199.
— ruficollis, 196.
rugifrons, 197.
rugosus, 202.
121
Attalus subopacus, 200.
tuberculatus, 199.
attenuatus, Harpalus, 47.
auctus, Calathus, 32.
, Lichenophagus,329.
Auletes anceps, 289.
convexifrons, 289.
— cylindricollis, 288.
— maderensis, 289.
Aulonium sulcicolle, 129.
auriculata, Pimelia, 407.
austrina, Meloé, 437.
austrinum, Apion, 293.
Autocera laticeps, 411.
ae Lemophleus,
azoricum, Calosoma, 4.
bajulus, Hylotrypes, 343.
balticus, Phytosus, 455.
ger bentes Xylopertha, 231,
38.
barbatus, Calathus, 33.
barbicornis, Magdalis,288,
49.
barbifrons, Xylopertha,
231, 37.
Baridius sellatus, 285.
Baris sellata, 285.
basalis, Piarus, 220.
bella, Epilachna, 377.
Bembidium atlanticum,
60.
biguttatum, 59.
bistriatum, 57.
— concolor, 61.
Crotchii, 63.
— curvimanumn, 58.
decorum, 60.
-—— dubium, 60.
elongatum, 61.
Fockii, 57.
inconspicuum, 62.
——. lxtum, 62.
—— Lweasii, 58.
—— marginicolle, 63.
— obtusum, 59.
— 4-guttatum, 61.
—— Schmidtii, 62.
subcallosum, 61.
tabellatum, 60.
vicinum, 59.
Berginus tamarisci, 155.
Berosus spinosus, 78.
Bertheloti, Buprestris,
187.
Bewickianus, Mesoxenus,
258.
Bewickii, Oxypleurus,
344
bicarinata, Zophosis, 387.
i
¥22
bicaudatum, Liparthrum,
248, 44.
bicinctum, Aphanar-
thrum, 241, 43.
bicolor, Aphanarthrum,
243
——, Olibrus, 104.
bifoveolata, Rhizopertha,
232, 39.
bifurcatus, Onycholips,
257.
heenenes Bembidium,
59.
biguttatus, Agabus, 69.
bimaculata, Phaleria, 417.
bimaculatus, Sunius, 509.
binotata, Aleochara, 475.
binotatus, Anisodactylus,
44,
bipartita, Ootoma, 181.
Biphyllus lunatus, 159.
ye ae Stylosomus,
bipustulatum, Spheeridi-
um, 81.
bipustulatus, Agabus, 68.
, Philonthus, 492.
——, Rhizophagus, 113.
bisculpturatus, Attalus,
198.
bistriatus, Tachys, 57.
bituberculatum, Lipar-
thrum, 246.
Blabinotus albidus, 350.
annulicornis, 350.
— Bewickii, 344.
—— pilosus, 351.
spinicollis, 343.
Blaps alternans, 402.
elongata, 395.
fatidica, 402.
-—— gages, 401.
similis, 402.
tristis, 395.
Blechrus glabratus, 18.
maurus, 18.
plagiatus, 19.
bledioides, Trogophlcus,
520.
Bledius cornutissimus,
514,
—— galeatus, 514.
januvianus, 514.
Bolitobius filicornis, 485.
luridus, 484.
Bonvouloirii, Casopus,
210.
Boromorphus Madere,
426.
parvus, 426.
—— tagenioides, 426.
INDEX.
Bostrichus ferrugineus,
237
Bothynoderes Jekelii,
302.
Brachinus hispanicus, 9.
Brachycerus opacus, 308.
Brachyderes rugatus, 337.
sculpturatus, 338.
Brachypterus szeneomi-
cans, 106, 16."
— curtulus, 107.
velatus, 107.
brachypterus, Ocypus,488.
, Othius, 499.
Bradycellus excultus, 51.
fulvus, 50.
harpalinus, 50.
ventricosus, 51.
brevicollis, Hegeter, 397.
, Oxyomus, 179.
——., Pseudanemia, 416.
, Tarphius, 124.
brevicornis, Othius, 499.
brevipennis, Lithocharis,
507
——., Longitarsus, 567.
——, Metabletus, 21.
, Oxypoda, 472.
brevis, Xyletinus, 224.
brevitarsis, Acalles, 277.
, Rhytidorhinus, 308,
Broscus crassimargo, 23,6.
—— glaber, 24.
rutilans, 24.
Bruchus antennatus, 342.
Fabe, 340.
— floricola, 341.
lichenicola, 341.
pisi, 340.
rufimanus, 340.
subellipticus, 341.
— Teneriffx, 341.
terminatus, 340.
Brullzi, Tentyria, 393.
brunneipennis, Coptoste-
thus, 191.
brunneus, Aglenus, 129.
, Dinoderus, 282.
— , Lyctus, 233.
——, Polystichus, 9.
—, Ptinus, 213.
, Tachyporus, 480.
buccatrix, Lichenopha-
gus, 332, 54.
bulbosa, Atomaria, 144,24.
Buprestis Bertheloti, 187.
byrrhoides, Arthrodes,
390.
Cacidula litura, 383.
cacti, Homalota, 470.
cadaverina, Phaleria, 417.
ceecum, Tiorneuma, 284.
Czenopsis Waltoni, 328.
ceruleipennis, Formico-
mus, 442.
cxsus, Psammodius, 180.
Calandra linearis, 264.
oryz@, 265.
calathiformis, Pterosti-
chus, 41, 9.
Calathus abacoides, 29.
abaxoides, 29.
acuminatus, 28.
advena, 29.
angularis, 41.
angustulus, 32.
appendiculatus, 33.
—— ascendens, 30.
auctus, 32.
barbatus, 33.
— carinatus, 29.
—- ciliatus, 32.
—— cognatus, 30.
— complanatus, 31.
—— depressus, 32.
—— fimbriatus, 33, 8.
— fulvipes, 30.
—_ fuscus, 31.
laureticola, 33, 9.
.—— obliteratus, 29, 8.
rectus, 30.
rufocastaneus, 28.
—— simplicicollis, 30.
—— sphodroides, 28.
—— spretus, 34.
—— subfuscus, 31.
vividus, 31.
Calcar elongatus, 425.
calcaratum, Apion, 293.
, Lipommata, 256.
calcatrix, Atlantis, 311. .
Callidium Bajulus, 343.
roridum, 345.
—— rusticum, 344.
Calobius Heeri, 73.
Calomicrus Wollastoni,
361.
Calosoma azoricum, 4.
indagator, 3.
Madere, 3. :
calvus, Crypticus, 408, 59.
——., Herpysticus,
, Phiceephagus, 256.
Calyptomerus dubius, 89.
cambricus, Sitona, 335.
camelus, Tarphius, 125.
canariense, Aphanar-
thrum, 240.
canariensis, Acrotrichis,
100, 15.
——, Anisotoma, 85.
canariensis, Anthicus, 447.
——, Atlantis, 309.
——, Atomaria, 142.
——, Chleznius, 22.
——, Coptostethus, 192.
—,, Crypticus, 409.
——., Hister, 178.
——, Homalota, 468.
——, Pimelia, 403.
—, Scymnus, 381.
——, Tarphius, 125.
, Thorictus, 175.
canescens, Aphanarthrum,
240, 41.
capillaricornis, Habroce-
rus, 481. ;
capitata, Syncalypta, 164.
capito, Cephaloncus, 204.
capitulum, Hexarthrum,
252.
Carabus coarctatus, 5.
faustus, 4.
interruptus, 5.
carbunculus, Helops, 429.
Carcinops minimus, 172.
14-striatus, 172.
cardui, Agapanthia, 352.
carinatus, Calathus, 29.
C. hilus awropilosus,
“OT pr
—— dimidiatus, 107.
—— hemipterus, 108,
— mutilatus, 107.
—— tersus, 108, 16.
Casopus alticola, 211.
— Bonvouloirii, 210.
—— dilaticollis, 211.
—— pedatus, 211, 32.
—— radiosus, 212.
— subcalvus, 212.
Cassida hemisphzrica,
376.
—— nebulosa, 375.
—— Rossii, 376.
viridis, 376.
castanea, Oligota, 476.
, Ootoma, 183.
castaneus, Scydmznus,
449, 66.
Catamonus cribrarius,
Catops Murrayi, 83, 12.
pinicola, 84, 12.
—— putridus, 83.
— velox, 83.
caudatus, Tarphius, 127.
caularum, Holoparame-
cus, 147.
caulicola, Lipaspis, ]16.
caulium, Phleophagus,
254.
INDEX.
Caulonomus rhizopha-
goides, 130.
Caulophilus sculpturatus,
253
Caulotrupis Chevrolatii,
260
— conicollis, 261.
—— impius, 260. |
— sae meio 259.
— lucifugus, 259.
—— opacus, 261.
—— subnitidus, 259.
- terebrans, 260.
cautus, Trechus, 55.
| cellaris, Cryptophagus,
137. :
centromaculatus, Tachys,
58.
Cephalogonia cerasina,
Cephaloncus capito, 204.
Cerandria cornuta, 420.
cerasina, Cephalogonia,
204
Cercyon centrimaculatum,
82.
—— fimetarium, 82.
—— inquinitum, 81.
lepidum, 82.
— littorale, 81.
—— nigriceps, 82.
—— quisquilium, 82.
cercyonides, Scymnus,
381
——,, Stereus, 85.
Ceresyi, Hydroporus, 66.
Cetonia hirta, 185.
Ceuthorhynchideus pyr-
rhorhynchus, 266.
ceuthorhynchoides, Api-
on, 294.
Ceuthorhynchus echii,
267.
—— hesperus, 268.
—— lineatotessellatus,
269.
— mixtus, 268.
—— nigroterminatus,
268.
—— phytobioides, 268.
—— pollinarius, 267.
pyrrhorhynchus, 266.
—— quadridens, 267.
Cheetarthria similis, 79.
Cheetocnema tarsalis, 374.
chalcites, Saprinus, 170.
chalybeipenne, Apion,
292.
Chasmatopterus nigro-
cinctus, 184.
Chaudoirii, Apotomus, 7.
123
Chawneri, Lixus, 300.
cheiranthi, Lixus, 299.
Chevrolatii, Caulotrupis,
260.
Chilocorus renipustulatus,
376.
Chilopora longitarsis, 457.
parr te Mecognathus,
11.
Chleenius canariensis, 22.
—— spoliatus, 22.
Cholovocera Maderz, 146.
so. IN Attalus,
198
ir hee aang Psylliodes,
72.
Chrysomela bicolor, 357.
canariensis, 357.
Fragaria, 359.
— fortunata, 358.
gemina, 359.
— nitens, 359.
— obsoleta, 357.
—— onychina, 359.
—— regalis, 357.
— rufipes, 360.
— rutilans, 358.
— sanguinea, 356.
—— sanguinolenta, 356.
cicatricosus, Tarphius,
123.
Cicindela nilotica, 1.
cicindeloides, Stenus, 513.
ciliata, Phaleria, 418.
ciliatus, Calathus, 32.
cimicoides, Metopsia, 526.
cinctus, Tarus, 12.
cinerariz, Longitarsus,
364.
, Olibrus, 104.
cinerascens, Hadrus, 415.
cinereus, Acalles, 279.
Cionus pulchellus, 266.
circumflexus, Dytiscus, 70.
circuntseptus, Longitar-
sus, 369.
Cis cucullatus, 234, 39.
fuscipes, 254,
lauri, 235.
—— puncticollis, 235, 40.
Wollastonii, 234.
cisti, Acmseodera, 186.
Clambus complicans, 89.
Clarkii, Hydroporus, 66.
——, Zophosis, 387.
clavatus, Laparocerus,315,
clavicollis, Lemophleus,
132.
clavicorne, Homalium,
523.
clavus, Hylastes, 251.
a2
124
Cleonis plicata, 303.
obliqua, 303.
' Cleonus Armitagii, 302.
— Jdekelii, 302.
— plicatus, 303.
tabidus, 303.
—— variolosus, 302.
Clerus Paivee, 209.
clientula, Homalota, 459.
Clypeaster pusillus, 9].
Clytus arietis, 346.
erythrocephalus,
347.
—- griseus, 347.
Webbii, 346.
Cnemoplatia laticeps, 411.
coarctatus, Acalles, 278.
, Carabus, 5.
Coccinella Andersoni,379,
57:
—— Doublieri, 379.
genistee, 380.
; hieroglyphica, 379.
—— Miranda, 379,
— mutabilis, 378.
—— 14-pustulata, 378.
semipustulata, 380.
—— 7-punctata, 378.
testudinea, 379.
Ceeliodes fuliginosus, 269.
guttula, 269.
Colostoma abdominale, 80.
orbiculare, 80.
cognatus, Calathus, 30.
Colaspis barbara, 355.
colon, Omosita, 110.
Colymbetes diguttatus,69.
bipunctatus, 68.
— coriaceus, 67.
—- lanio, 68.
— Lowe, 68.
commixtus, Attalus, 198.
compacta, Echinodera,
284,
compactus, Laparocerus,
325.
, Tarphius, 121.
5 erware: Calathus,
ol.
—, Mesites, 262.
, Oxytelus, 517.
——.,, Pristonychus, 27.
complicans, Clambus, 89.
compunctus, Hydroporus,
65, 11.
concolor, Bembidium, 61.
, Crypturgus, 244.
, Ditylus, 435.
confluens, Hydroporus,64.
, Trox, 181.
congener, Helops, 429.
INDEX.
congener, Olibrus, 105.
congestus, Tarphius, 128.
conglobatus, Hydrobius,
79
congregatus, Helops, 432.
conicollis, Caulotrupis,
261.
Conosoma lividum, 479.
—— monticola, 479.
—— pedicularium, 478.
pubescens, 478.
consanguineus, Agabus,
69.
consimilis, Olibrus, 105.
constricta, Echidnoglossa, _
453.
Conurus monticola, 479.
pedicularius, 478,
pubescens, 478.
convexifrons, Auletes,289.
Coptostethus brunneipen-
nis, 191.
canariensis, 192.
crassiusculus, 191.
— femoratus, 190.
—— globulicollis, 192.
gracilis, 191.
—— obtusus, 192.
coriaceus, Colymbetes,
67.
coriaria, Homalota, 469.
cornutissimus, Bledius,
514.
cornutus, Gnathocerus,
, Platystethus, 514.
Corticaria angulata, 151.
crenicollis, 149,
eurta, 151.
fagi, 152.
fulva, 148.
inconspicua, 150, 24.
— maculosa, 149
rotulicollis, 150.
rotundicollis, 151.
serrata, 150.
—— tenella, 151.
truncatella, 151.
corticina, Phleeopora,455.
corticinus, Trogophleeus,
519.
coruscus, Phalacrus, 103.
coryli, Strophosomus,338,
Corylophus tectiformis,
92
Corynetes fimetarius,210,
ruficollis, 209.
rufipes, 209.
Cossyphodes Wollastonii,
130.
Cossyphus insularis, 423.
costata, Melansis, 414.
costifrons, Arthrodes, 392.
costipenne, Melyrosoma,
207
costipennis, Hegeter, 397.
—, Pimelia, 406.
Cerambyx albidus, 350.
— annulicornis, 350.
Coniatus tamarisci, 305.
crassicornis, Syntomoce-
rus, 251.
crassifrons, Laparocerus,
319.
crassimargo, Broscus, 23,
6.
crassipes, Haltica, 364.
crassirostris, Laparocerus,
319.
, Rhyncolus, 252.
crassiusculus, Coptoste-
thus, 191.
crassus, Anemophilus,326.
—, Zabrus, 43.
Cratognathus zmulus, 45.
empiricus, 45, 10.
—— fortunatus, 45.
—— micans, 45.
—— pelagicus, 44.
solitarius, 44.
—— vividus, 46.
crenata, Echinodera, 283.
crenatus, Cryptocephalus,
355.
——, Pterostichus, 38.
, Stagetus, 221.
crenicollis, Corticaria, 149.
Creophilus maxillosus,
487.
Crepidodera Allardit, 362.
—— ventralis, 362.
cribricollis, Gnophota,
400,
crinitus, Anthicus, 444.
Criocephalus rusticus,
344,
—— pinetorum, 344.
Crioceris asparagi, 393.
nigropicta, 353.
Crotchianus, Sphzericus,
219.
——, Zargus, 25, 7.
Crotchii, Acrotrichis, 99,
15.
ae Bembidium, 63.
, Tenebrio, 425, 62.
Cryphalus aspericollis,
239.
Cryptamorpha muse, 133.
Crypticus calvus, 408, 59.
canariensis, 409.
—— glaber, 409.
Crypticus minutus, 409.
navicularis, 408.
—— nitidulus, 409, 60.
—— oblongus, 409.
opatroides, 419,
—— punctatissimus, 409.
ba i ce crenatus,
5.
nitidicollis, 355.
—— puncticollis, 356.
cryptophagoides, Anobi-
um, 228. ian:
Cryptophagus affinis,
— cellaris, 187.
—— dentatus, 137.
-—— fusiformis, 138.
— hesperius, 139.
—— impressus, 138, 22.
nitiduloides, 139.
—— obesulus, 138. ;
saginatus, 136.
Crypturgus concolor, 244.
cucullatus, Cis, 254, 39.
cucullus, Plinthus, 307.
Curculio cribrarius, 332.
eremita, 333.
currax, Nebria, 3.
cursitans, Homalota, 465.
curta, Corticaria, 151.
curtipennis, Ocypus, 488.
curtulus, Brachypterus,
107.
eurtum, Liparthrum, 246.
curtus, Arthrodes, 389.
——, Pterostichus, 42.
curvimanus, Tachys, 58.
curvipes, Scoliocerus,327.
custos, Trechus, 54.
Cybister africanus, 70.
Cybocephalus levis, 89.
spheerula, 88.
Cyclonotum orbiculare,
80
cylindricollis, Auletes,
288.
ceylindricus, Teretrius,
174.
cylindripennis, Ptilinus,
229.
Cymindis cineta, 12.
discoidea, 1.
— marginella, 12.
—- suturalis, 10.
Cyphon gracilicornis, 193.
Cyphoscelis distorta, 315,
Dactylosternum abdomi-
nale, 80.
Roussetii, 80.
Dapsa edentata, 384.
Darwinii, Agrilus, 188.
INDEX.
Dasysterna canariensis,
183.
Dasytes dispar, 205.
— filiformis, 206.
—— illustris, 205.
— nigricornis, 205.
—— subsnescens, 205.
Dawsoni, Sphericus, 218.
debilicornis, Lithocharis,
508.
debilipennis, Dolicaon,
503, 73.
debilis, Anchomenus, 34.
——, Laparocerus, 324,
53-
Senphithta: Kpilachna,
377.
decoratus, Tychius, 286.
deformis, "Parphius, 124.
Dejeanii, Gyrinus, 71.
delectus, Hydroporus, 65.
, Latridius, 153, 25.
delicatulum, Apion, 291.
a Cryptophagus,
137
——, Nausibius, 154.
depauperata, Homalota,
468, 68.
depauperatus, Tychius,
287 .
deplanatus, Xenoscelis,
134.
depressus, Calathus, 32.
Dermestes Frischii, 160.
vulpinus, 159.
Desertee, Zargus, 25.
Desertarum, Deucalion,
348.
deserticola, Lithophilus,
384
desectus, Xyletinus, 224.
destruens, Hylurgus, 250,
45-
detersus, Trechus, 52.
Deucalion Desertarum,
348.
— oceanicus, 349.
Deyrollii, Thalpophila,
399.
diaperinus, Alphitobius,
419.
Dibolia obtusa, 374.
Dichirotrichus levistria-
tus, 48.
Dignomus gracilipes, 212.
dilatata, Nebria, 3.
dilatatum, Opatrum, 413.
dilaticollis, Casopus, 211.
, Pterostichus, 42.
dilutus, Trechus, 54.
dimidiatus, Anthicus,446.
125
ee Carpophilus,
107.
—, Phytosus, 453.
——, Sunius, 510.
Dinoderus brunneus, 232.
Diphyllus lunatus, 159.
are Mycetoporus,
—, ‘Philonthus, 493.
—., Tarus, 11.
discophorus, , Stenolophus,
dispar, Acalles, 278.
, Dasytes, 205.
, Laparocerus, 323.
distinguendus, Harpalus,
46.
distorta, Cyphoscelis, 315,
Ditomus clypeatus, 8.
Ditylus concolor, 455.
fulvus, 435.
rufus, 435.
divisa, Pseudocolaspis,
353.
Dolicaon debilipennis,
503, 73.
—— nigricollis, 502.
— Paive, 503, 73.
ruficollis, 502.
Dolichosoma Hartungii,
206.
donacioides, Leemo-
phleus, 131.
dorsalis, Stenolophus, 50.
Doublieri, Coccinella,
379.
Dromius agilis, 13.
alutaceus, 14.
ameenus, 15, 5.
arenicola, 19.
elliptipennis, 15.
— glabratus, 18.
incertus, 18.
insularis, 14, 4.
— maurus, 18.
obscuroguttatus, 20.
— oceanicus, 14, 3.
pervenustus, 18.
plagiatus, 19.
plagipennis, 14, 3.
sigma, 16.
strigifrons, 15, 3
—— umbratus, 17, 6
yrs Pseudocolaspis,
54
dubium, Bembidium, 60.
dubius, Calyptomerus, 89.
dulcamare, Pria, 110.
duodecim-striatus, Anom-
matus, 146.
duplicatus, Europs, 114.
126
durante, Scymnus, 380.
discoidea, Omosita, 109.
Dyschirius armatus, 6.
—— pauxillus, 7.
subzeneus, 7.
Dytiscus circumflexus, 70.
—. coriaceus, 67.
— Lanio, 68.
KEchidnoglossa constricta,
453.
echii, Ceuthorhynchus,
267.
——,, Longitarsus, 364.
——, Meligethes, 110.
echinatus, Tarphius, 124.
Echinodera angulipennis,
283
——— compacta, 284.
crenata, 283.
—— hystrix, 282.
orbiculata, 283.
—- picta, 284.
Echinosoma porcellus,
edentata, Dapsa, 384.
Elachys abbreviatellus,
101.
Ellipsodes glabratus, 410.
—— oblongior, 410.
ellipticum, Ploeosoma,130.
ee Laparocerus,
1
——. Leistus, 2.
—, Mnionomus, 140.
elliptipennis, Dromius,
15.
——, Helops, 427.
Elliptosoma Wollastonii,
2
elongatulus, Throscus,
189, 30.
elongatum, Bembidium,
61.
——, Leucohimatium,
140.
elongatus, Calcar, 425,
, Olisthopus, 37.
emarginatus, Arthrodes,
392.
empiricus, Cratognathus,
45, 10.
encaustus, Metophthal-
mus, 154, 26.
Enneadesmus barbatus,
231.
Enoptostomus Wollas-
toni, 451.
Ephistemus dimidiatus,
145.
— alternans, 145.
INDEX.
Epicometis femorata, 186.
— squalida, 185.
Epilachna bella, 377.
10-plagiata, 377.
—— 4-plagiata, 377.
Epistemus gyrinoides,
145.
Epurza obsoleta, 108.
eremita, Herpysticus, 333.
Eremnus tetricus, 310.
Hremotes crassicornis, 252.
eric, Olisthopus, 37.
Erodius curtus, 389,
europeus, 388.
— laticollis, 390.
obesus, 389,
— subcostatus, 391.
erosus, Saprinus, 168.
—, Tomicus, 236.
erythrocephalus, Clytus,
347
Eubrachium ovale, 167.
politum, 166.
—— punctatum, 167.
Eucinetus ovum, 193.
Eunectes subcoriaceus,
71, 12.
—— subdiaphanus, 70,
$3;
euphorbis, Aphanar-
thrum, 242.
——, Hypopbleeus, 422.
——, Mesites, 263.
Euplectus intermedius,
450.
Karstenii, 449,
—— monticola, 450.
sanguineus, 449,
signatus, 451.
europea, Siagona, 9.
Europs duplicatus, 114.
—— impressicollis, 114.
Eurygnathus Latreillii,
23.
Euryporus princeps, 485,
Eutriptus putricola, 173.
Euxestus Parkii, 386, 58.
excavatus, Laparocerus,
317.
, Xyletinus, 224.
excelsa, Atlantis, 313.
excisus, Tarphius, 120.
excultus, Bradycellus, 51.
exiguus, Metophthalmus,
155, 27.
exilis, Trogophleus, 519,
75+
exoleta, Oxypoda, 472.
explicatus, 'arphius, 124.
fagi, Corticaria, 152.
Falagria obscura, 452.
fallax, Apion, 294,
farinaria, Adelina, 418, 61.
fasciatus, Telopes, 162.
faustus, Carabus, 4.
felix, Trechus, 54.
femorata, Epicometis,
186.
femoratus, Coptostethus,
190.
Feronia barbara, 39.
canariensis, 41.
crenata, 38.
glabra, 24.
ferrugineum, Tribolium,
420.
ferrugineus, Lemophleus,
132.
Metophthalmus,
154, 26.
festivus, Acalles, 280.
ficicola, Xylopertha, 231,
6
36.
ficus, Hypoborus, 248.
figurata, Silpha, 84.
figuratus, Pterostichus,39.
filicornis, Bolitobius, 485.
filiforme, Xenomma, 457.
filiformis, Philonthus,496.
filirostris, Tychius, 287.
fimbriatus, Calathus, 33, 8.
fimetarium, Cercyon, 82.
fimetarius, Corynetes, 210.
fimicola, Notiomimus,
225.
——, Trechichus, 51.
flammeicollis, Malthinus,
194.
flavescens, Melyrosoma,
208
flavicollis, Xyletinus, 223,
34.
flavolimbatus, Trechus,
53.
flavomarginatus, Trechus,
flavopictus, Scymnus,382.
flexuosa, Nitidula, 109.
floralis, Anthicus, 443.
floricola, Philorinum, 521.
florum, Olibrus, 104.
Fockii, Tachys, 57.
formicarum, Xenomma,
457.
Formicomus cruleipen-
nis, 442,
pedestris, 442.
formosus, Tarphius, 122.
fornicata, Pimelia, 404.
fortunatus, Acalles, 275,
46.
were a Chrysomela,
fortunatus Cratognathus,
é Saprinus, 170.
fossor, Xenonychus, 167.
fossoria, Pseudostene,
421 '
_ fracta, Acmeodera, 187.
fragilis, Homalota, 464.
, Ptinodes, 220.
Frischii, Dermestes, 100.
air: Lichenophagus,
fromentarium, Apion,
fucicola, Acrotrichis, 97.
fulgidus, Quedius, 486.
fulva, Corticaria, 148.
fulvescens, Stenus, 513.
fumata, Typhzea, 157.
funebris, Aleochara, 474.
fungicola, Xestus, 385, 57.
fuscipennis, Ootoma, 183.
fuscipes, Cis,
, Thalpophila, 400.
ne Longitarsus,
fuscula, Lithocharis, 505.
fusculus, Helops, 433.
fuscum, Opatrum, 412.
fusiformis, Cryptophagus,
138.
——, Mesites, 264.
futilis, Helops, 433.
gagatinus, Helops, 430.
es, Blaps, 401.
galeatus, Bledius, 514.
ae rate polygoni,
60.
gemina, Chrysomela, 359.
geminatus, Notiophilus, 1.
geminus, Hydroporus,
64.
gemmula, Acritus, 165,
29.
genistee, Coccinella, 380.
Geonemus cribrarius, 332.
geotrupoides, Arthrodes,
393
Germari, Apion, 292.
gibba, Lepromoris, 349.
gibbicollis, Sphzricus,
217.
Gibbium scotias, 214.
—— sulcicolle, 214.
gigas, Scarites, 5,
——,, Tarphius, 127.
——, Thorictus, 175.
glaber, Broscus, 24.
INDEX.
glaber, Hegeter, 395.
glabratus, Blechrus, 18.
——,, Ellipsodes, 410.
——, Olisthopus, 36.
a Aphanarthrum,
glareosus, Oxytelus, 517.
globulicollis, Coptoste-
thus, 192.
globulipennis, Acalles,
281.
——, Laparocerus, 320,
globulum, Agathidium,
86
Glceosoma velox, 94.
Gnathocerus cornutus,
420.
—— maxillosus, 420, 61.
Gnophota, cribricollis,
400
—— insequalis, 400.
—— punctipennis, 401.
gomerensis, Helops, 429,
64.
gonospermi, Microptinus,
215
Gracilia pygmxa, 348.
gracilicornis, Aépys, 56,
I
S
——., Cyphon, 193.
gracilipes, Dignomus,
212.
——, Limnobius, 75.
——., Pterostichus, 41.
gracilis, Coptostethus,
191.
——, Laparocerus, 323.
——, Throscus, 190.
granarius, Aphodius, 178,
, Sitophilus, 264.
grandicollis, Limnobius,
76.
graniger, Helops, 434.
granulatus, Lemophleus,
131.
granulicollis, Pimelia,
407.
granulosa, Homalota,
461.
, Syncalypta, 164, 28,
Grayana, Atlantis, 310.
Grayii, Pogonus, 25.
gregaria, Homalota, 462.
gressorius, Sitona, 334.
Gronops lunatus, 307.
grossepunctatus, Laparo-
cerus, 318.
Guerinii, Acrotrichis, 100.
guttifer, Anthicus, 447.
guttiventris, Lixus, 301.
guttula, Coeliodes, 269.
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guttula, Stenus, 511.
Gyrinus Dejeanii, 71.
—— natator, 72.
striatus, 71.
—— urinator, 71.
Habrocerus, capillaricor-
nis, 481.
Hadrus alpinus, 414.
cinerescens, 415,
illotus, 415.
—— Paive, 414, 61.
i rie Tachys,
heemorrhous, Hydrobius,
78
haligena, Homalota, 459,
——., Pterostichus, 40.
Haliplus suffusus, 63.
Halonomus salinicola,
415.
Haltica Allardii, 362,
crassipes, 364,
—— lubrica, 362.
Paivana, 363.
plenifrons, 363.
procera, 362.
Salicariz, 362.
—— subtilis, 362.
variipennis, 363.
Haplocnemus sculptura-
tus, 206
vestitus, 206.
harpalinus, Bradycellus,
50.
harpaloides, Pterostichus,
40.
Harpalus attenuatus, 47.
consentaneus, 44, 47.
—— distinguendus, 46.
— litigiosus, 47.
pelagicus, 44,
rubripes, 46.
Schaumii, 47.
—— tenebrosus, 47.
vividus, 45, 46.
Hartungii, Achenium,
500
——, Arthrodes, 390.
——, Dolichosoma, 206.
Heeri, Calobius, 73,
, Stenus, 513.
Hegeter abbreviatus, 297.
amaroides, 396.
brevicollis, 397, 399.
costipennis, 397.
certbricollis, 400.
elongatus, 395,
— fuscipes, 400.
glaber, 395.
—— impressus, 398.
128
Hegeter latebricola, 399.
lateralis, 398.
politus, 396, 399.
striatus, 395.
subrotundatus, 398.
—— tenuipunctatus, 398.
transversus, 396.
—- tristis, 395.
Webbianus, 395.
Heinekeni, Oxyomus, 179.
Helferi, Scydmzenus, 448.
Helophorus longitarsis,73.
Helops altivagans, 426.
arboricola, 427, 64.
—— asper, 428.
—— aterrimus, 430.
caraboides, 433.
carbunculus, 429.
— cinnamomeus, 434. —
confertus, 428.
congener, 429.
—— elliptipennis, 427.
— fusculus, 433.
futilis, 433.
gagatinus, 430. —.
gomerensis, 429, 64.
graniger, 434.
— infernus, 431.
Leacocianus, 431.
lucifugus, 430.
—— Marseulii, 427, 63.
nitens, 430.
pallidus, 434.
— picescens, 433.
—— Pluto, 430.
—— portosanctanus, 434.
subdepressus, 431.
transversus, 429.
— Vulcanus, 428.
hemipterus, Carpophilus,
108.
hemispheerica, Cassida,
376.
Herpysticus calvus, 334.
eremita, 333.
— lesicollis, 333.
oculatus, 334.
hesperius, Cryptophagus,
1389.
, Xantholinus, 497.
Hesperophanes roridus,
345.
senex, 345.
hesperus, Ceuthorhyn-
chus, 268
, Stenidea, 351.
Heterobrachium longi-
manum, 106.
Heterothops minutus,4865,
Hexarthrum capitulum,
252.
INDEX.
Hexarthrum compressum,
252.
hirta, Mycetza, 156.
hirtulus, Stagetus, 221.
hirtum, Melyrosoma, 207.
hirtus, Laparocerus, 320.
Hispa occator, 375.
hispanicus, Pheropso-
phus, 9.
hispida, Paiveea, 394.
hispidum, Opatrum, 413.
hispidus, Anthicus, 444.
Hister @neus, 170.
canariensis, 173.
— 12-striatus, 172.
—— major, 173.
— metallicus, 168.
nitidulus, 171.
virescens, 170.
err Xenostrongylus,
112.
histrionicus, Acalles, 274.
Hololepta Perraudieri,
174:
Holoparamecus caula-
rum, 147.
Kunzii, 147.
—— niger, 148.
singularis, 147.
holosericeus, Notiomi-
mus, 225.
Homalium clavicorne,
523.
— ocellatum, 522.
—— pusillum, 524.
sculpticolle, 522.
tricolor, 523, 75.
Homalota sethiops, 467.
aleocharoides, 467.
alutaria, 469.
—— amnicola, 461.
—— amnigena, 463.
analis, 466.
—— angustissima, 465.
atramentaria, 467.
cacti, 470.
canariensis, 468.
— clientula, 459.
coriaria, 469.
currens, 464.
cursitans, 465.
— depauperata, 468,
68
fragilis, 464.
granulosa, 461.
gregaria, 462.
haligena, 459.
insignis, 468.
— leta, 468.
—— lividipennis, 471.
, Pogonocherus, 350.
Homalota longicornis,
471.
—— longula, 464.
—— luridipennis, 462.
— luticola, 462.
—— melanaria, 471.
— misella, 465.
—— montivagans, 460.
— nigra, 466.
—— obliquepunctata,
461.
—— palustris, 464.
—— persimilis, 463.
—— philonthoides, 462.
plebeia, 459.
——— plumbea, 460.
—— putrescens, 470.
— rufobadia, 458.
— rufofusca, 458.
sanguinolenta, 459.
—— sodalis, 469.
—— subcoriaria, 470.
—— subsericea, 465.
tantilla, 466.
terricola, 470.
—— thinobioides, 464.
—— trogophleoides, 460.
truncorum, 466.
—— umbratilis, 469.
vagepunctata, 460.
—— Waterhousii, 471.
homeopathicus, Acritus,
166.
horrida, Syncalypa, 165.
hospes, Psylloides, 373.
humeralis, Lyeoperdina,
——, Scarites, 6.
——., Sitona, 336.
ee Olisthopus,
35.
——, Tarphius, 126, 19.
humile, Philorinum, 521.
humilis, Anthicus, 444.
Hydreena quadricollis, 75.
serricollis, 75.
sinuaticollis, 75.
Hydrobius conglobatus,
79
—— hexmorrhous, 78.
—— marchantiz, 79.
hydrocheris, Aphodius,
176. |
Hydrophilus melanocepha-
lus, 77.
Hydroporus Ceresyi, 66.
—— Clarkii, 66.
— compunctus, 65, 11.
——- confluens, 64.
delectus, 65.
| —— geminus, 64.
“
Hydroporus Lyellii, 66.
—- minutissimus,
—— musicus, 64.
—— planus, 65.
— tessellatus, 67.
— vigilans, 66.
—— xanthopus, 65.
Hylastes clavus, 251.
— Lowei, 251.
a trifolii, 251.
lesinus indigenus,
349 x
Hylotrypes bajulus, 343.
aes crassicornis,
5)
— destruens, 250, 4.5.
— ligniperda, 250.
—— piniperda, 250, 45.
Hypera irrorata, 304.
— lunata, 304.
—— murina, 305.
variabilis, 305.
Hypoborus ficus, 248.
Hypocoprus Hochuthii,
141.
latridioides, 141.
7 Motschulskii, 141.
ypocyptus reductus,
woe 09.
ypophlceus ambiguus,
422
— euphorbix, 422.
— nocivus, 421.
— pini, 421,
subdepressus, 422.
hystrix, Echinodera, 282.
ignobilis, Saprinus, 169.
illotus, Hadrus, 415.
illustris, Dasytes, 205.
imperialis, Zonitis, 438,
65.
impius, Caulotrupis, 260.
im a Europs,
——,, Lichenophagus,
332
impressum, Anobium,
228, 35:
impressus, Cryptophagus,
138, 22.
, Hegeter, 398.
, Salpingus, 456.
impunctipennis, Sphzeri-
cus, 217.
ineequalis, Gnophota, 400.
, Laparocerus, 320.
, Metabletus, 20.
inarmatum, Liparthrum,
247.
incertus, Dromius, 18.
INDEX.
incomptus, Lichenopha-
gus, 309, 328, 55.
inconspicua, Corticaria,
150, 24.
inconspicuum, Bembidi-
um, 62.
inconspicuus, Longitar-
sus, 371. ss
inconstans, Atlantis, 312.
—, Piotes, 220.
indagator, Calosoma, 3.
indigena, Lithocharis,
505
indigenus, Hylesinus,
249.
indutus, Lapocerus, 325,
53-
infernus, Helops, 431.
inflata, Oligota, 476.
inflatus, Arthrodes, 388.
, Laccophilus, 67.
——, Laparocerus, 321,
51
inornatus, Tarphius, 121.
inquinitum, Cercyon, 81.
insecta, Atomaria, 145,
insignis, Homalota, 468.
insignitus, Oxytelus, 516.
instabilis, Acalles, 277.
——., Anthicus, 445.
, Atlantis, 313.
insularis, Cossyphus, 423.
, Dromius, 14, 4.
integer, Throscus, 189,
, Ra
integra, Ootoma, 182.
—, Syncalypta, 163,
integricolle, Agathidium,
87.
intermedius, Euplectus,
450.
interrupta, Tentyria, 393.
interruptus, Carabus, 5.
irrorata, Hypera, 304.
Ischnomera melanura,
435.
Ischnopoda longitarsis,
456.
Jansoni, Othius, 499.
Jansonianus, Trechichus,
51.
januvianus, Bledius, 514.
Jekelii, Bothynoderes,
302.
Johnsoni, Mycetoporus,
» 70.
Jubee, Aphanarthrum,
239.
jucundus, Micromimetes,
04.
129
Karstenii, Euplectus, 449,
ys gape Malthodes,
4.
kleiniiperda, Longitarsus,
366.
Kunzii, Holoparamecus,
147.
labile, Lathrobium, 501.
Laccobius minutus, 77.
Laccophilus inflatus, 67.
lacertosus, Caulotrupis,
259.
Lacordairii, Melanochrus,
401.
Lemophleus axillaris,
138.
clavicollis, 132.
—— donacioides, 131.
ferrugineus, 132.
—— granulatus, 131.
—— pusillus, 131.
—— stenoides, 133.
— vermiculatus, 132.
leta, Homalota, 468.
letum, Bembidium, 62.
lzve, Mniophilosoma,361.
levicollis, Attalus, 199.
levigata, Pimelia, 406.
levigatum, Ptenidium,
101.
levigatus, Zabrus, 43.
levis, Cybocephalus, 89.
, Trechus, 52.
levistriatus, Dichirotri-
chus, 48.
lamellipes, Atlantis, 310. *
Lamia gibba, 349.
lanata, Atlantis, 312.
lancerotensis, Metabletus,
20.
lanio, Colymbetes, 68.
Laparocerus sethiops, 319.
canariensis, 309.
—— clavatus, 315.
-—— compactus, 325.
crassifrons, 319.
crassirostris, 319.
debilis, 324, 53.
dispar, 323.
—— ellipticus, 321.
excavatus, 317.
—— globulipennis, 320.
—- gracilis, 323.
—— grossepunctatus,
318
—— hirtus, 320.
—— inequalis, 320.
indutus, 53, 325,
—— inflatus, 51, 321.
se tie a 321.
130
Laparocerus mendicus,
—— obsitus, 324.
—— obtriangularis, 321.
— occidentalis, 320.
piceus, 311.
—— puncticollis, 325.
rasus, 322
—— scapularis, 319.
—— sculptus, 317.
—— seniculus, 322,
squamosus, 318.
—— subopacus, 322, 52.
sulcirostris, 326.
tenellus, 325.
tessellatus, 324.
tetricus, 310.
— undatus, 317.
—- undulatus, 315, 51.
vestitus, 324.
lapidicola, Ochthebius, 74.
lapidosus, Anthicus, 446.
latebricola, Hegeter, 399.
latens, Trogosita, 118.
lateralis, Hegeter, 398.
, Sericoderus, 95.
Lathrobium labile, 501.
multipunctatum,
501.
laticeps, Cnemoplatia,411.
laticollis, Arthrodes, 390.
, Atomaria, 142, 22.
latipennis, Sitona, 335.
latitans, Xyletinus, 223.
latiusculus, Throscus,
189, 30.
Latreillii, Eurygnathus,
23
latridioides, Hypocoprus,
141.
Latridius assimilis, 152.
minutus, 152.
—— opacipennis, 153.
— ruficollis, 153.
—— transversus, 153.
laureticola, Calathus, 33, 9.
lauri, Cis, 235.
, Tarphius, 122.
lauricola, Lipaspis, 115.
laurineus, Phloeophagus,
254.
Leacocianus, Helops, 431.
, Lyctus, 233.
Leistus ellipticus, 2.
nubivagus, 2.
Lema melanopa, 352.
lepidopterus, Laparoce-
rus, 321.
pidum, Cercyon, 82.
INDEX.
lepidus, Ptilinus, 230.
Lepromoris gibba, 349.
osoma asperatum,
349,
— gibbum, 349.
Leptacinus linearis, 498.
——— parumpunctatus,
498,
Leptura suturalis, 352.
Leucohimatium elonga-
tum, 140.
tae silphoides,
81.
leucophthalmus, Spho-
drus, 26
lichenicola, Bruchus, 341.
Lichenophagus acumina-
tus, 329.
auctus, 329.
—- buccatrix, 332, 54.
— fritillus, 329.
— incomptus, 309, 328,
—— impressicollis, 332.
—— persimilis, 331.
—— sculptipennis, 331.
subnodosus, 331.
—— tesserula, 330.
Licinus Latreillit, 23.
—— Manriquianus, 22.
ligniperda, Hylurgus, 250.
limnichoides, Seymnus,
Limnobius gracilipes, 75.
grandicollis, 76.
—— punctatus, 76.
linearis, Leptacinus, 498.
, Xantholinus, 497.
lineatotessellatus, Ceutho-
rhynchus, 269.
lineatum, Melasma, 410.
lineatus, Sitona, 336.
Liparthrum artemisiz,
247.
— bituberculatum, 246.
/-—— curtum, 246.
inarmatum, 247.
— Lowei, 248.
—— mandibulare, 245.
nigrescens, 246, 44.
Lipaspis caulicola, 116.
lauricola, 115.
—— pinicola, 115.
iapommeta calcaratum,
| 256.
Litargus pictus, 157.
pilosus, 157.
_— 3-fasciatus, 157.
Lithocharis brevipennis,
507.
bicaudatum; 248, 44.
‘
Lithocharis brevipes, 506.
—— debilicornis, 508.
— fuscula, 505.
—— indigena, 505.
—— melanocephala, 507.
—— nigritula, 506. |
obsoleta, 506. i
— ochracea, 506. y
—— quadriceps, 505. .
— subcoriacea, 505. “
— tricolor, 507.
Lithophilus desertico'a,
384,
littorale, Cercyon, 81.
littoralis, Aleochara, 474.
, Anthicus, 446.
litura, Rhizobius, 385.
lividus, Aphodius, 178.
Lixus anguiculus, 299.
guinus, 298.
-—— an
—— angustatus, 301.
— Chawneri, 300.
—— cheiranthi, 299.
—— guttiventris, 301.
—— lineatus, 299.
—— rufitarsis, 501.
vectiformis, 300.
lobatus, Saprinus, 168.
longicollis, Monotoma,
119.
——, Xyloterus, 238.
longicornis, Homalota,
471.
——, Megarthrus, 525.
longimanum, Heterobra-
chium, 106.
longipes, Apion, 295.
longitarsis, Helophorus,
73
——., Ischnopoda, 456.
Longitarsus atricapillus,
368.
brevipennis, 367.
—— cinerariz, 364.
—— circumseptus, 369.
-——— cognatus, 368.
—— dorsalis, 369.
—— echii, 364.
excurvus, 364.
—— fractus, 367.
—— fuscozeneus, 365.
—— inconspicuus, 371,
—— Isoplexidis, 365.
—— kleiniiperda, 366.
—— lycopi, 370.
—— maderensis, 371, 56. “
—— Masoni, 365.
messerschmidtix,
366.
—— nervosus, 368.
nubigena, 369.
er ine ochroleucus,
—- persimilis, 365.
— pusillus, 370.
—- saltator, 367.
— strigicollis, 369.
— vilis, 371.
longula, Homalota, 464.
— Nanophyes,
——., Pterostichus, 39.
Loricera Wollastonii, 2.
Lowei, Hylastes, 251.
—, Liparthrum, 248.
Py Stenaxis, 436.
——, Tarphius, 120.
Lubbockii, Anthicus, 447.
lubrica, Haltica, 362.
Lucasii, Tachys, 58.
lucifugus, Caulotrupis,
259.
, Helops, 430.
lunata, Hypera, 304.
lunatus, Diphyllus, 159.
——, Gronops, 307.
lunulatus, Acalles, 280.
——, Nanophyes, 266.
luridipennis, Homalota,
462.
luridum, Aphanarthrum,
243
luridus, Bolitobius, 484.
lutaria, Pimelia, 403.
lutosum, Opatrum, 412.
a humeralis,
oD
lycopi, Longitarsus, 370.
lyctoides, Anobium, 228,
35-
Lyctus brunneus, 233.
—— Leacocianus, 233.
Macrostethus tubercula-
tus, 423.
maculosa, Aphodius, 177.
——, Corticaria, 149.
——, Scymnus, 382.
Maderze, Cholovocera,
146.
——, Scoliocerus, 327.
, Tarus, 11.
maderensis, Agabus, 69.
—, Attalus, 201.
—, Auletes, 289.
——, Longitarsus, 371,
6.
ps3 Mesites, 262.
——, Olisthopus, 36.
Magdalis barbicornis, 288,
49-
magnificus, Alophus, 304.
INDEX,
major, Hister, 173.
Malachius militaris, 195.
— rubricollis, 195.
malleatus, Arthrodes, 392.
Malthinus croceicollis, 194.
— flammeicollis, 194,
—— mutabilis, 194.
Malthodes Kiesenwetteri,
194.
malyx, Apion, 290.
— Liparthrum,
5.
Manriquianus, Licinus,
22.
marchantiz, Hydrobius,
79.
marcidus, Philonthus,
492.
marginalis, Scymnus, 380.
, Xantholinus, 496.
marginatus, Anchomenus,
35.
, Stenolophus, 50.
marginellus, ‘Tarus, 12.
marginicolle, Bembidium,
63.
maritima, Tachyusa, 456,
67.
marmoratus, Sphzericus,
219, 33.
Marseulii, Helops, 427, 63.
Masoni, Longitarsus, 365.
Masoreus alticola, 21.
arenicola, 21.
—— nobilis, 21.
Matthewsii, Acrotrichis,
97.
maurus, Blechrus, 18.
maxillosus, Creophilus,
487.
—, Gnathocerus, 420,
61.
Mecognathus chimera,
511.
Mecynotarsus semicinc-
tus, 441, 65.
megacephalus, Sunius,
510. .
megalops, Quedius, 486.
Megarthrus longicornis,
525.
serrula, 525, 76.
megatoma, Attagenus,
160.
Megatoma macellarium,
160.
pellio, 161.
verbasci, 162.
melanaria, Homalota,471.
melanocephalus, Philhy-
drus, 77.
131
a Naat Lacordairii,
Ls
melanopa, Lema, 352.
Melansis angulata, 414.
costata, 414.
melanura, Ischnomera,
435.
Melasma lineatum, 410.
Meligethes echii, 110.
erythropa, 112.
—— Isoplexidis, 110.
—— picipes, 111.
—— tristis, 111.
varicollis, 112.
virescens, 111.
Meloé austrina, 437.
flavicomus, 487.
murina, 437.
— nuda, 438.
—— rugosa, 437.
rugulosa, 437.
—— subcyanea, 438.
tuccia, 436.
Melolontha bipartita, 181.
castanea, 183.
— fuscipennis, 182,
— obscura, 183.
Melyrosoma abdominale,
207.
—— artemisim, 208.
costipenne, 207.
flavescens, 208.
— hirtum, 207.
— oceanicum, 207.
mendax, Atlantis, 313.
mendicus, Laparocerus,
323.
menthee, Pheedon, 360.
Mesites complanatus, 262.
euphorbie, 263.
fusiformis, 264.
maderensis, 262.
persimilis, 262.
proximus, 263.
pubipennis, 264.
Mesoxenus Bewickianus,
258.
Monizianus, 258.
messerschmidtie, Longi-
tarsus, 366.
Metabletus brevipennis,
21.
ineequalis, 20.
lancerotensis, 20.
obscuroguttatus, 20.
patruelis, 19.
metallicus, Attalus, 200.
Metophthalmusasperatus,
154, 25.
encaustus, 154, 26.
— exiguus, 155, 27.
132
Metophthalmus ferrugi-
neus, 154, 26.
sculpturatus, 155,
6
26.
Metopsia ampliata, 525.
— cimicoides, 526.
Mezium sulcatum, 214.
micans, Cratognathus, 45,
Microchondrus domuum,
156.
Micromimetes alutaceus,
203.
a jucundus, 204.
icroptinus gonospermi,
O15. Pare
Microstagetus parvulus,
95, 14.
mnilitaris, Malachius, 195.
minimus, Carcinops, 172.
, Seymnus, 382.
minor, Anthrenus, 163,
28.
minutissimus, Hydropo-
rus, 64.
minutus, Acritus, 165,
, Crypticus, 409.
—, Heterothops, 485.
——.,, Laccobius, 77.
——, Latridius, 152.
minyops, Saprinus, 169.
, Trechus, 55.
Miranda, Coccinella, 379.
misella, Homalota, 465.
Mnionomus ellipticus,
140.
Mniophilosoma lve,
361.
meesta, Aleochara, 474.
molitor, Tenebrio, 424.
molle, Anobium, 228.
mollis, Opilus, 208.
monilicornis, Mycetopo-
rus, 482, 69.
Monizianus, Mesoxenus,
258.
Monizii, Zargus, 26.
Mononyx variegatus, 269.
Monotoma congener, 118.
longicollis, 119.
picipes, 118.
quadricollis, 119,
— 4-foveolata, 119.
—— spinicollis, 118.
spinifera, 118.
monstrosus, Tarphius,
127, 20.
Montandonii, Acrotrichis,
99.
monticola, Conosoma,
479.
——, Euplectus, 450.
INDEX.
montivagans, Homalota,
Mordellistena pumila,
439.
—— sericata, 439.
morio, Laparocerus, 316.
morion, Aleochara, 476.
multifasciatus, Telopes,
162.
multipunctatum, Lathro-
bium, 501.
munda, Atomaria, 143.
mundus, Saprinus, 169.
murina, Hypera, 305.
, Meloé, 437.
Murrayi, Catops, 83, 12.
mus, Cryptamorpha,
133.
muscicola, Xenomma, 458.
musicus, Hydroporus, 64.
, Plinthus, 306.
mutabilis, Carpophilus,
107.
——, Coccinella, 378.
——, Malthinus, 194.
Mycetiea hirta, 156.
Mycetoporus adumbratus,
484, 71.
discoideus, 484, 71.
— Johnsoni, 483, 70.
—— monilicornis, 482,
69.
pronus, 483.
— rufus, 483.
solidicornis, 484.
myrmecophilus, Sunius,
508.
Myrmecoxenus picinus,
156.
sordidus, 156.
Nanophyes longulus, 265.
— lunulatus, 266.
natator, Gyrinus, 72.
Nausibius dentatus, 134.
navicularis, Atlantis, 312.
, Crypticus, 408.
Nebria currax, 3.
dilatata, 3.
nebulosa, Cassida, 375.
nebulosus, Agabus, 68.
Necrobia ruficollis, 209.
rufipes, 210.
Nephanes abbreviatella,
101.
Titan, 101.
Neptunus, Acalles, 271.
nervosus, Longitarsus,
368.
Nichollsii, Anchomenus,
34,
nigellus, Scopeeus, 504.
niger, Holoparamecus,
nigerrimus, Pterostichus,
nigra, Homalota, 466.
nigrescens, Liparthrum,
—, Piinodes, 219.
nigriceps, Cercyon, 82.
nigricollis, Dolicaon, 502.
nigrita, Trogophlceus, 519.
nigritula, Lithocharis,
506
nigritulus, Perileptus, 56.
——, Philonthus, 494.
nigriventris, Phytosus,
454.
nigrocinctus, Chasmato-
pterus, 184.
migrocrucintys, Trechus,
52.
nigropicta, Crioceris, 353.
nigroterminatus, Ceutho-
rhynchus, 268.
nitens, Helops, 430.
nitida, Aleochara, 475.
nitidicollis, Cryptocepha-
lus, 355.
Nitidula colon, 110.
— discoidea, 109.
— flexuosa, 109.
obsoleta, 108.
— 4-pustulata, 109.
nitiduloides, Cryptopha-
gus, 139.
nitidulus, Aphodius, 176.
——,, Crypticus, 409, 60.
——, Oxytelus, 517.
, Saprinus, 171.
Nitpus gonospermi, 215.
nobilis, Masoreus, 21.
, Saprinus, 171.
— , Tomicus, 236.
noctivagans, Atlantis, 311.
nodiferus, Acalles, 275.
nodosus, Tarphius, 121.
nodulus, Sphzericus, 218.
notatus, Pissodes, 298.
Notiomimus fimicola, 225,
holosericeus, 225.
punctulatissimus,
225.
Notiophilus geminatus, 1.
notoxoides, Anthicus, 445.
nubigena, Longitarsus,
369.
, Silvanus, 135.
nubilosus, Acalles, 279.
nubivagus, Leistus, 2.
nuda, Meloé, 438.
an Cryptophagus,
, Thylacites, 333.
obesus, Arthrodes, 389.
obliquepunctata, Homa-
lota, 461.
obliteratus, Calathus, 29,
3.
oblitum, Opatrum, 413.
oblitus, Acalles, 274.
oblongior, Ellipsodes, 410.
, Scymnus, 381.
oblongus, Crypticus, 409.
obsccena, Oxypoda, 472,
68
obscura, Falagria, 452.
, Ootoma, 183.
obscurella, Ootoma, 183.
obscuripes, Pseudocolas-
pis, 354.
obscuroguttatus, Metable-
tus, 20.
obscurus, Arthrolips, 91.
—, Attalus, 200.
——,, Laparocerus, 322.
—., Tenebrio, 424.
obsitus, Laparocerus, 324.
obsoleta, Chrysomela, 357.
——, Epurea, 108.
——, Lithocharis, 506.
obtriangularis, Laparoce-
rus, 321.
obtusa, Dibolia, 374.
obtusum, Bembidium, 59.
obtusus, Coptostethus,
192.
—, Telopes, 161.
occator, Hispa, 375.
occidentalis, Laparocerus,
320.
oceanica, Anisotoma, 85.
oceanicum, Melyrosoma,
207.
oceanicus, Deucalion, 349.
, Dromius, 14, 3.
ocellatum, Homalium,
522.
ochracea, Lithocharis, 506.
ochroleucus, Longitarsus,
368.
Ochthebius lapidicola, 74.
— pygmzeus, 73.
— quadrifoveolatus, 73.
rugulosus, 74.
subpictus, 74.
Ochthenomus punctatus,
443
senilis, 442.
Octotemnus opacus, 235.
oculatissimus, Rhizobius,
384.
INDEX.
oculatissimus, Xylophilus,
441.
oculatum, Anobium, 228,
36.
oculatus, Herpysticus,
334,
——,, Trogophleus, 518,
74.
Garin affinis, 488,
atratus, 489.
brachypterus, 488.
—— curtipennis, 488.
—— olens, 487.
—— punctatissimus, 489.
—— subzenescens, 489.
sylvaticus, 489, 72.
umbricola, 488.
Qgcocephalus capito, 204.
olens, Ocypus, 487.
Olibrus bicolor, 104.
cinerariz, 104,
— congener, 105.
—— consimilis, 105,
— florum, 104.
— liquidus, 105.
—— Stephensii, 105.
subzereus, 105.
Oligota castanea, 476.
inflata, 476.
pusillima, 467.
Olisthopus acutangulus,
36.
—— elongatus, 37.
erice, 37.
glabratus, 36.
—— humerosus, 35.
maderensis, 36.
palmensis, 37.
olivensis, Tenebrio, 425.
Omalium clavicorne, 523.
granulatum, 524.
ocellatum, 522.
Omaseus nigerrimus, 40.
Wollastoni, 40.
Omias enescens, 314.
angustulus, 314.
—— tessellatus, 324.
ventrosus, 314.
—— Waterhousei, 315.
Omosita colon, 110.
discoidea, 109.
onychina, Chrysomela,
359.
Onycholips bifurcatus,
257.
Ootoma bipartita, 181.
—— castanea, 185.
—— fuscipennis, 182.
integra, 182.
obscura, 183.
—— obscurella, 183.
133
opacipennis, Latridius,
PD.
opaculus, Anthicus, 445.
opacus, Brachycerus, 308.
——, Caulotrupis, 261.
——, Octotemnus, 235.
Opatrum dilatatum, 413.
errans, 412.
— fuscum, 412.
— hispidum, 413.
— lutosum, 412.
— oblitum, 413.
—— tomentosum, 413.
Ophonus obscurus, 48.
rotundicoilis, 48.
Opilus mollis, 208.
orbatum, Torneuma, 285,
48.
orbatus, Sphzericus, 218.
sa yea Cyclonotum,
orbiculata, Echinodera,
283.
ornata, Acmzeodera, 187.
——, Phaleria, 417.
ornatissimus, Attalus,
197.
ornatus, Acalles, 276.
Orthoperus atomarius, 93.
atomus, 92.
Oryctes prolixus, 185.
Silenus, 184.
oryze, Sitophilus, 265.
osculans, Saprinus, 172.
Othius brachypterus, 499.
brevicornis, 499.
Jansoni, 499.
—— philonthoides, 499.
strigulosus, 498.
vestitus, 499.
Otiorhynchus sculptus,
317.
—— simplex, 310.
sguamosus, 318,
ovale, Eubrachium, 167.
ovatipennis, Attalus, 197.
ovuliformis, Syncalypta,
164. ear
ovum, Eucinetus, 193.
Oxyomus brevicollis, 179.
crenulatus, 179.
Heinekeni, 179.
Oxypleurus Bewickii, 344,
pinicola, 344.
Oxypoda ethiops, 467.
brevipennis, 472.
exoleta, 472.
—— litigiosa, 473,
lurida, 472.
obsccena, 472, 68.
—— rugifrons, 473.
134
Oxytelus complanatus,
517
—— glareosus, 517.
—— insignitus, 516.
—— nitidulus, 517.
—— piceus, 516.
sculptus, 516.
Paive, Clerus, 209.
——, Dolicaon, 503, 73.
, Hadrus, 414, 61.
Paivzea hispida, 394.
Paivana, Haltica, 363.
Paivanus, Tarus, 11.
pallescens, Xylophilus,
HO
pallidulus, Sunius, 510.
, Helops, 434.
pallipes, Attalus, 196.
palmensis, Olisthopus, 37.
palpiger, Pselaphus, 452,
67.
palustris, Homalota, 464.
panicewm, Anobium, 227.
parallelus, Tarphius, 120.
Paramecosoma simplex,
140.
parcepunctatus, Arthro-
des, 391.
Parkii, Euxestus, 386, 58.
Parnus prolifericornis, 72.
Paromalus minimus, 172.
pumilio, 172.
parumpunctatus, Lepta-
cinus, 498.
parvulus, Microstagetus,
95, 14.
parvus, Boromorphus,
426.
patruelis, Metabletus, 19.
pauperculus, Smicronyx,
pauxillus, Dyschirius, 7.
Pecteropus angustifrons,
202. :
maderensis, 201.
— pellucidus, 196.
rostratus, 202.
rugosus, 202.
— scitulus, 203.
pectinicornis, Ptilinus,
229.
pedatus, Casopus, 211, 32.
pedestris, Formicomus,
442.
Pediacus tabellatus, 133.
pedicularium, Conosoma,
A478.
Pedrosi, Aphodius, 178.
pelagicus, Cratognathus,
44.
INDEX.
pellio, Attagenus, 161.
pellucidus, Attalus, 196.
—, Zargus, 26.
Pentarthrum Bewickia-
num, 258.
Monizianum, 258.
Pentatemnus arenarius,
256.
perforans, Tomicus, 237.
Perileptus nigritulus, 56.
Perraudieri, Arthrodes,
388, 58.
, Hololepta, 174.
persimilis, Homalota, 463.
, Lichenophagus, 331.
——., Longitarsus, 365.
——, Mesites, 262.
pervenustus, Dromius, 18.
Phedon menthz, 360.
Phalacrus coruscus, 103.
Phaleria bimaculata, 417.
cadaverina, 417,
ciliata, 418.
—— ornata, 417.
picta, 417.
Pheropsophus hispani-
cus, 9.
Philhydrus melanocepha-
lus, 77.
philonthoides, Homalota,
462
——, Othius, 499.
Philonthus zeneus, 490.
—— aterrimus, 494.
bipustulatus, 492.
discoideus, 493,
—— filiformis, 496.
marcidus, 492.
nigritulus, 494,
proximus, 493.
—— punctipennis, 495.
— scybalarius, 492.
sericeus, 495.
simulans, 494.
sordidus, 491.
—— tenellus, 495.
thermarum, 491.
— umbratilis, 490.
—— varians, 492.
—— varius, 490.
— xantholinoides, 496.
xantholoma, 491.
Philorinum floricola, 521.
— humile, 521.
Phleophagus affinis, 254.
calvus, 256.
— caulium, 254.
—— laurineus, 254.
piceus, 255.
simplicipes, 255.
—— sulcipennis, 253,
Phleophthorus perfoli-
atus, 249.
— rhod lus, 249,
Phleopora corticina,
Phratora vulgatissima,
360.
Phylax costatus, 414,
— lineatus, 410.
Phyllognathus Silenus,
184.
Phyllotreta procera, 362.
varians, 363.
vartipennis, 363,
Phymatodes variabilis,
343
phytobioides, Ceutho-
rhynchus, 268.
Phytonomus Dauct, 304.
Phytosus balticus, 455.
— dimidiatus, 453.
— minyops, 454.
—— nigriventris, 454.
spinifer, 453.
Piarus basalis, 220.
picescens, Helops, 453.
» Pristonychus, 27.
piceus, Alphitobius, 419.
——, Oxytelus, 516.
——, Phleophagus, 255.
picinus, Myrmecoxenus,
156.
picipes, Meligethes, 111.
, Monotoma, 118.
, Procas, 296.
picta, Echinodera, 284.
pictus, Litargus, 157.
pilicornis, Trichophya,
481.
pilosa, Stenidea, 351.
pilosula, Atomaria, 142,
pilosus, Litargus, 157.
pilula, Acalles, 281.
, Spheericus, 216.
Pimelia ambigua, 405.
ascendens, 404.
auriculata, 407.
— bajula, 407.
— barbara, 404.
— canariensis, 403,
— costipennis, 406.
fornicata, 404.
—— pranulicollis, 407.
— levigata, 406.
— lusaria, 403.
— lutaria, 403.
obesa, 404.
radula, 405.
serrimargo, 407.
sparsa, 405.
verrucosa, 407.
ar Rhizophagus,
pinguis, Sphericus, 217.
pint, Hypophlceus, 421.
, Temnochila, 114.
pinicola, Catops, 84, 12.
——,, Lipaspis, 115.
—-, ’ Oxypleurus, 344
Piotes inconstans, 220.
vestita, 221.
piscatorium, Aphanar-
thrum, 242,
oR: Bruchus, 340.
issodes notatus, 298.
plagiata, Acmzodera, 187.
plagiatus, Blechrus, 19.
plagipennis, Dromius, 14,
3 .
planifrons, Xenomma,
457.
us, H- rus, 65.
Pistyderuy alticola, 38.
—— tenuistriatus, 38.
Platynus marginatus, 35.
Platystethus cornutus,
514.
fossor, 515.
spinosus, 515.
Plectroscelis tarsalis, 374.
plenifrons, Haltica, 363.
plicata, Zophosis, 386.
plicifrons, Thalpophila,
399.
Plinthus cucullus, 307.
— musicus, 306.
— velutinus, 306.
Plceosoma ellipticum, 130.
lumbea, Homalota, 460.
oy) onocherus hispidus,
ioe Grayii, 25.
—— salsipotens, 24.
politum,
pollinarius, Ceuthorhyn-
sae on
olygoni, Gastrophysa,
€ 360. =
Polystichus brunneus, 9.
unicolor, 9.
porcellus, Echinosoma,
306
porcicollis, Psammodius,
0.
porrectus, Helops, 432.
portosanctanus, Helops,
434.
posticus, Attalus, 199.
Pria dulcamare, 110.
princeps, Euryporus, 485.
Pristonychus alatus, 27.
alternans,. 27.
brachium,166.
INDEX.
Pristonychus complana-
tus, 37.
—— picescens, 27.
—, deplanatus,
1
Procas picipes, 296.
—— Steveni, 296.
procera, Haltica, 362.
oo Parnus,
prolixus, Oryctes, 185.
pronus, Mycetoporus, 483.
Prostheca aspera, 128, 21.
Proteus, Anaspis, 440.
—, Ptinella, 103, 15.
proximus, Mesites, 263.
, Philonthus, 493.
Psammodius cesus, 180.
—— porcicollis, 180.
—— sabulosus, 180.
Pselaphus palpiger, 452,
6
Pseudanemia brevicollis,
Pseudocolaspis divisa,
353.
—— dubia, 354.
—— obscuripes, 354.
—— splendidula, 354.
Pseudostene fossoria, 421.
i ery amplicollis,
372, 5
oe aes 372.
—— hospes, 375.
— stolida, 373.
— tarsata, 374.
— umbratilis, 372.
vehemens, 373.
Ptenidium apicale, 101.
—— levigatum, 101.
— punctatum, 102.
Pterostichus angularis, 41.
calathiformis, 41, 9.
crenatus, 39.
— curtus, 42.
—— dilaticollis, 42.
—— figuratus, 39.
gracilipes, 41.
haligena, 40.
harpaloides, 40.
longulus, 39.
nigerrimus, 40,
robustus, 41.
—— Wollastoni, 40.
ptilinoides, Anobium, 229,
Ptilinus cylindripennis,
229.
— lepidus, 230.
—— pectinicornis, 229.
Ptinella angustula, 103.
—— aptera, 102.
135
Ptinella aptera, 103.
—— Proteus, 103, 15.
— ratisbonensis, 103.
Ptinodes fragilis, 220.
nigrescens, 219,
Ptinus advena, 213.
albopictus, 215.
— brunneus, 213.
Dawsoni, 218.
fragilis, 220.
— longicornis, 215.
— mauritanicus, 213.
—— nigrescens, 219.
nodulus, 218.
orbatus, 218,
pilula, 216.
—— pinguis, 217.
testaceus, 213.
—— variegatus, 213.
pubescens, Conosoma, 478.
——, Corticaria, 148.
pubipennis, Mesites, 264.
pulchellus, Cionus, 266.
pulverulentus, Acalles,
274.
pumila, Mordellistena,
439.
punctatissimus, Crypticus,
8.
——, Ocypus, 489.
punctatulus, Arthrodes,
391.
punctatum, Eubrachium,
167.
——, Ptenidium, 102.
punctatus, Limnobius, 76.
——, Ochthenomus, 443.
| puncticollis, Cis, 235, 40.
G
——, Laparocerus, 325.
punctiger, Sitona, 335.
punctipennis, Gnophota,
401
, Philonthus, 495.
punctulatissimus, Notio-
mimus, 225.
punctulatus, Xantholinus,
497.
punctum, Acritus, 166.
pusilla, Atomaria, 143.
, Rhizopertha, 252.
pusillima, Oligota, 477.
pusillum, Aphanarthum,
244.
——, Homalium, 524.
, Sacium, 91.
pusillus, Lamophleeus,
131.
——., Longitarsus, 370.
——., Tachyporus, 480.
136
putrescens, Homalota,
SIG. FE ae
putricola, Eutriptus, 173.
putridus, Catops, 83.
pygmea, Gracilia, 348.
pygmeeum, Aphanar-
thrum, 240, 42.
pygmzeus, Ochthebius, 73.
, Symbiotes, 156.
rhorhynchus, Ceutho-
Thera ee 266.
quadratus, Helops, 432.
, Larphius, 127.
quadricarinata, Zophosis,
quadriceps, Lithocharis,
505.
quadricollis, Hydreena, 75.
, Monotoma, 119.
——, Trechus, 54.
quadridens, Ceuthorhyn-
chus, 267.
quadrifoveolata, Mono-
toma, 119.
, Ochthebius, 73.
quadriplagiata, Epilachna,
377
quadripustulata, Nitidula,
109.
quatuordecim-pustulata,
Coccinella, 378.
quatuordecim-striatus,
Carcinops, 172.
Quedius angustifrons, 486.
fulgidus, 486.
megalops, 486.
quisquilium, Cercyon, 82.
radiosus, Casopus, 212.
radula, Pimelia, 405.
Ramphus szeneus, 287.
raptoria, Tachyusa, 456.
rasus, Laparocerus, 322.
recta, Trogosita, 117.
rectus, Calathus, 30.
reductus, Hypocyptus,
478, 69.
regalis, Chrysomela, 357.
renipustulatus, Chilo-
corus, 376.
Rhizobius litura, 383.
—— oculatissimus, 384.
Rhizopertha bifoveolata,
232, 39.
pusilla, 232.
rhizophagoides, Caulono-
mus, 130.
Rhizophagus bipustulatus,
113.
pinetorum, 113,
INDEX.
Rhizophagus subopacus,
113. 4g .
rhododactylus, Phleo-
phthorus, 249.
Rhyncolus calvus, 256.
capitulum, 252.
—— crassirostris, 252.
tenax, 253.
Rhytidoderes siculus, 303.
Rhytidorhinus brevitarsis,
308.
rimosus, Helops, 432.
Be a Trogophleeus,
51
robustus, Pterostichus, 41.
, Tychius, 286.
Rogeri, Stenus, 512.
roridus, Hesperophanes,
345
Rossii, Cassida, 376.
rostratus, Pecteropus, 202.
rotundatus, Tarphius, 122.
rotundicollis, Corticaria,
151.
, Ophonus, 48.
rotundipenne, Apion, 294.
rubricollis, Atomaria, 144.
ruficollis, Attalus, 196.
—, Corynetes, 209.
—,, Dolicaon, 502.
——, Latridius, 153.
, Trogophleeus, 520.
rufimanus, Bruchus, 340.
rufipes, Corynetes, 209.
rufitarsis, Lixus, 301.
rufobadia, Homalota, 458.
rufocastaneus, Calathus,
28.
rufofusca, Homalota, 458.
rufus, Aphodius, 178.
, Mycetoporus, 483.
rugatus, Brachyderes,
337
rugifrons, Attalus, 197.
, Oxypoda, 473.
Rugilus affinis, 503.
rugosa, Meloé, 457.
rugosus, Attalus, 202,
, Tarphius, 124.
rugulosus, Ochthebius,
74.
rusticus, Criocephalus,
544
rutilans, Broscus, 24.
, Chrysomela, 358.
sabulosus, Psammodius,
180
Sacium pusillum, 91.
saginatus, Cryptophagus,
136,
sagittiferum, Apion, 291,
salinicola, Halonomus,
415.
salinum, Achenium, 501.
Salpingus impressus, 436,
salsipotens, Pogonus, 24.
saltator, Longitarsus, 367.
saltitans, Xenorchestes,
339,
sanguineus, Euplectus,
449,
sanguinolenta, Chryso-
mela, 356.
, Homalota, 459.
Saprinus angulosus, 169.
apricarius, 168.
— chalcites, 170,
— erosus, 168.
fortunatus, 170,
— ignobilis, 169.
— lobatus, 168,
—— metallicus, 168.
—— minyops, 169.
—— mundus, 169.
nitidulus, 171.
—— nobilis, 171.
— osculans, 172.
subnitidus, 170.
Saxeseni, Tomicus, 237.
saxicola, Acalles, 274.
scaber, Trachyphleus,
327.
—, Trox, 181.
scapularis, Laparocerus,
319.
Scarabeus nasicornis, 185.
Stlenus, 184.
Scarites abbreviatus, 6,
dimidiatus, 6.
—- gigas, 5.
— humeralis, 6.
Pyracmon, 5.
Scheefferi, Attagenus, 160.
Schaumii, Atlantis, 313.
, Harpalus, 47.
, Zargus, 25.
Schmidtii, Bembidium,
62.
scitulus, Pecteropus, 203.
Sclerum asperulum, 412.
Scoliocerus curvipes, 327.
Madere, 327.
Scopzeus nigellus, 504.
subopacus, 504, 74.
trossulus, 5
scotias, Gibbium, 214.
sculpticolle, Homalium,
522.
sculptipennis, Licheno-
phagus, 331.
——, Tarphius, 123.
Bi i ey peti
338.
——, Cauiophilus, 253.
——., Haplocnemus, 206.
——., Metophthalmus,
155, 26.
sculptus, Laparocerus,
317. cate
——., Oxytelus, 516.
scutellaris, ee 57.
scybalarius, Philonthus,
492.
scydmwnoides, Anthicus,
Scydmzenus castaneus,
449, 66.
— Helferi, 448.
— tarsatus, 449.
Scymnus arcuatus, 382.
—— eanariensis, 381.
—— cercyonides, 381.
—— 10-plagiatus, 377.
—— durante, 380.
— flavopictus, 382.
_ —— limnichoides, 383.
—— maculosus, 382.
marginalis, 380.
—— minimus, 382.
oblongior, 381.
sellata, Baris, 285.
semicinctus, Mecynotar-
sus, 441; 65.
senex, Apion, 290.
———, Hesverophanes,
345.
SenioUle Laparocerus,
tl tad
senilis, Acalles, 276, 47.
——, Anthraxia, 188.
——, Ochthenomus, 442.
septempunctata, Cocci-
nella, 378.
sericans, Acrotrichis, 99.
sericata, Mordellistena,
439.
sericea, Sibynia, 285.
sericeus, Philonthus, 495.
Sericoderus lateralis, 95.
seriesetosus, Sitona, 337.
serrata, Corticaria, 150.
, Trogosita, 117.
serricollis, Hydrana, 75.
serrimargo, Pimelia, 407.
serrula, Megarthrus, 525,
76.
seticollis, Acalles, 281.
setifer, Aglycyderes, 339.
setosus, Tarphius, 126, 17.
Siagona europa, 9.
Sibynes sericeus, 285.
Sibynia sericea, 285.
INDEX.
siculus, Rhytidoderes,
303
sigma, Acalles, 275.
——, Dromius, 16.
signatus, Euplectus, 451.
ate , Trechus, 53.
Silenus, Phyllognathus,
184.
Silpha figurata, 84.
—— simplicicornis, 84.
silphoides, Leucopary-
phus, 481.
Silvanus advena, 136.
dentatus, 134.
—— nubigena, 135.
surinamensis, 135.
unidentatus, 135,
similis, Blaps, 402.
, Cheetarthria, 79.
simillima, Tachyusa, 456.
simplex, Paramecosoma,
140,
——, Sphericus, 216.
, Tarphius, 128.
simplicicollis, Calathus,
30.
, Trogophleus, 521.
simplicicornis, Silpha, 84.
simplicipes, Phleophagus,
255.
simulans, Philonthus, 494.
singularis, Holoparame-
cus, 147.
Sitona cambricus, 335.
gressorius, 334.
—— humeralis, 336.
latipennis, 355.
lineatus, 336.
—— punctiger, 335.
—— seriesetosus, 337.
VETTUCOSA, BDO.
Sitones setiger, 337.
Sitophilus granarius, 264.
—— oryzx, 265.
Smicronyx albosquamo-
sus, 296.
pauperculus, 296.
solidicornis, Mycetoporus,
484.
solitarius, Cratognathus,
+H.
Somatium anale, 477.
sordidus, Philonthus, 491.
sparsa, Pimelia, 405.
Sphzricus albopictus, 215.
ambiguus, 217, 33.
Crotchianus,. 219.
Dawsoni, 218.
—— gibbicollis, 217.
—— impunctipennis,217.
marmoratus, 219,33.
Pid
Spheericus nodulus, 218.
orbatus, 218.
—— pilula, 216.
—— pinguis, 217.
—— simplex, 216.
Spheridium bipustula-
tum, 81.
glabratum, 410.
wt Ss Cybocephalus,
sphodroides, Calathus, 28.
Sphodrus alternans, 27.
complanatus, 27.
—— leucophthalmus, 26.
spinicollis, Blabinotus,
, Monotoma, 118.
spinosus, Berosus, 78.
, Platystethus, 515.
splendidula, Pseudocolas-
pis, 354.
spoliatus, Chlenius, 22.
spretus, Calathus, 34.
squalida, Epicometis, 185.
squamosus, Laparocerus,
318.
Stagetus crenatus, 221.
hirtulus, 221.
Stagonomorpha spherula,
88.
untcolor, 88.
Staphylinus brachypterus,
488.
— fuscatus, 489.
—— maxillosus, 487.
olens, 487.
politus, 492.
Stenaxis Lowei, 436.
Stenidea albida, 350.
annulicornis, 350.
Hesperus, 351.
pilosa, 351.
stenoides, Leemophleus,
133.
Stenolophus discophorus,
49.
—— dorsalis, 50.
marginatus, 50.
— Teutonus, 48.
vaporariorum, 48.
Stenotis acicula, 261.
Stenus xneotinctus, 512.
cicindeloides, 513.
—— fulvescens, 513.
—— guttula, 511.
—— Heeri, 513.
—— hydropathicus, 513.
providus, 512.
Rogeri, 512.
—— undulatus, 512.
Stephensii, Olibrus, 105.
l
%\
138
Stereus cercyonides, 85.
Stilicus affinis, 503.
stolida, Psylliodes, 373.
striatum, Anobium, 227.
striatus, Gyrinus, 71.
strigicollis, Longitarsus,
369.
strigifrons, Dromius, 15, 5.
strigulosus, Othius, 498.
Stromatium unicolor, 342.
Strophosomus coryli, 338.
Stylosomus biplagiatus,
356.
subzenescens, Dasytes,
205.
, Ocypus, 480.
subeneus, Dyschirius, 7.
subeereus, Olibrus, 105.
subcxcum, Achenium,500.
subcallosum, Bembidium,
subcalyus, Casopus, 212.
subciliatus, Arthrodes,
391.
subcoriacea, Lithocharis,
505.
subcoriaceus, Eunectes,
71, 12.
subcoriaria, Homalota,
470.
subcostatus, Arthrodes,
391.
subcyanea, Meloe, 438.
subdepressus, Helops,
431. °
, Hypophleeus, 422.
subdiaphanus, Eunectes,
70, 11.
subellipticus, Bruchus,
341.
, Thallestus, 158.
subfuscus, Calathus, 31.
submetallica, Thalpo-
phila, 400.
subnebulosa, Atlantis,
309.
subnitidus, Caulotrupis,
259.
, Saprinus, 170.
subnodosus, Lichenopha-
gus, 331.
subopacus, Aristus, 8.
, Attalus, 200.
, Laparocerus, 322,
52.
, Rhizophagus, 113.
, Scopus, 504, 74.
subpictus, Ochthebius,
74.
subretusus, Triotemnus,
245.
INDEX.
subrotundatus, Hegeter,
398.
subsericea, Homalota,
465.
subtessellatus, Anemo-
| ie 326.
suffusus, Haliplus, 63.
sulcatum, Mezium, 214.
sulcicolle, Aulonium, 129.
sulcipennis, Phlceopha-
gus, 253.
sulcirostris, Laparocerus,
326.
Sunius xquivocus, 508.
angustatus, 509.
—— bimaculatus, 509.
—— dimidiatus, 510.
megacephalus, 510.
myrmecophilus,
508.
pallidulus, 510,
superans, Amara, 43.
surinamensis, Silvanus,
135.
suturalis, Tarus, 10.
sylvaticus, Ocypus, 489,
72.
sylvicola, Tarphius, 122.
Symbiotes pygmeus, 156.
Syncalypta capitata, 164.
granulosa, 164, 28.
—— horrida, 165.
—— integra, 163.
ovuliformis, 164.
Syntomocerus crassicor-
nis, 251.
tabellatum, Bembidium,
60.
tabellatus, Pediacus, 133.
tabidus, Cleonus, 303.
Tachinus silphoides, 481.
Tachyporus brunneus,
480.
— celer, 480.
marginatus, 480,
pusillus, 480.
Tachys bistriatus, 57.
curvimanus, 58.
— Fockii, 57.
hemorrhoidalis, 58.
— Lucasii, 58.
scutellaris, 57.
Tachyusa maritima, 456,
67
raptoria, 456.
‘simillima, 456.
teniatus, Aphodius, 177.
tagenioides, Boromor-
phus, 426,
centromaculatus, 58.
tamarisci, Berginus, 155.
——, Coniatus, 305.
Tarphius abbreviatus,
127, 20.
—— affinis, 126, 19.
angusticollis, 122,
Si
angustulus, 121, 17.
brevicollis, 124.
— camelus, 125.
—— canariensis, 125,
——- cicatricosus, 123.
compactus, 121.
—— congestus, 128.
cordatus, 127.
deformis, 124.
echinatus, 124.
erosus, 125.
— excisus, 120.
—— explicatus, 124.
-—— formosus, 122.
—— gigas, 127.
—— humerosus, 126, 19.
—— inornatus, 121.
‘lauri, 122.
— Lowei, 120,
monstrosus, 127,
20.
nodosus, 121.
parallelus, 120.
—— quadratus, 127.
rotundatus, 122.
——- rugosus, 124.
—— sculptipennis, 123.
——— setosus, 126, 17.
simplex, 128.
—— spinipes, 121.
sylvicola, 122.
testudinalis, 123.
—— truncatus, 123.
Wolffii, 123, 21.
tarsalis, Cheetocnema,
347.
tarsata, Psylliodes, 374.
tarsatus, Scydmeenus,
449.
Tarus amictus, 13, 2.
— cinctus, 12.
discoideus, 11.
lineatus, 11.
—— Madere, 11.
marginellus, 12.
Paivanus, 11.
suturalis, 10.
velatus, 12, 2.
zargoides, 13.
tectiformis, Corylophus, |
92.
Teinodactyla atricapilla,
368. ;
—— brevipennis, 367.
Teinodactyla cinerarie,
364
— Echii, 364.
— fuscoeneda, ae ‘
—— inconspicua, 371.
— Kleiniiperda, 366.
lycopi, 370.
—— Maderensis, 371.
— Masowi, 365.
—— Messerschmidtie,
366.
—- nervosa, 368.
—— nubigena, 370.
—— ochroleuca, 368.
—— persimilis, 365.
—— pusilla, 370.
—— saltator, 367.
Telopes anthrenoides, 162.
— fasciatus, 162.
— multifasciatus, 162.
obtusus, 161.
Temnochila pini, 114.
tenax, Phleophagus, 253.
Tenebrio Crotchii, 425,62.
—— molitor, 424.
—— obscurus, 424.
olivensis, 425.
tenebrosus, Harpalus, 47.
tenella, Corticaria, 151.
tenellus, Laparocerus,325.
——, Philonthus, 495.
Teneriffe, Bruchus, 341.
Tentyria Brullei, 393.
—— elongata, 3935.
hsp, 394.
interrupta, 393.
tenuipunctatus, Hegeter,
398.
terebrans, Caulotrupis,
260.
Teretrius cylindricus, 174.
terminalis, Acalles, 276.
terminatus, Bruchus, 340.
terricola, Homalota, 470.
tersus, Carpophilus, 108,
16.
tessellatus, Hydroporus,
67
, Laparocerus, 324.
tesserula, Lichenophagus,
530.
testaceus, Apotomus, 8, 1.
, Ptinus, 213.
testudinalis, Tarphius,
123.
testudinea,Coccinella,379.
tetrica, Atlantis, 310.
Teutonus,Stenolophus,48.
Thalassophilus W hitii,55.
Thallestus subellipticus,
158.
INDEX.
ne typhzoides,
Thalpophila Deyrollii,
399.
—— fuscipes, 400.
» —— plicifrons, 399.
-——— submetallica, 400.
thermarum, Philonthus,
491.
Thorictus canariensis,
175.
—— gigas, 175.
vestitus, 176.
Westwoodii, 175.
throscoides, Xestus, 385.
Throscus elongatulus,189,
oO.
gracilis, 190.
—— integer, 189, 190, 31.
—— latiusculus, 189, 30.
Thylacites obesulus, 333.
tibialis, Atlantis, 309.
tilloides, Malacogaster,
193.
Titan, Nephanes, 101.
Tomicus Dohrnii, 237.
erosus, 236.
—— nobilis, 236.
—— perforans, 237.
—— Saxeseni, 237.
villosus, 236.
Torneuma cecum, 284,
orbatum, 285, 48.
torquatum, Anthobium,
524,
Trachyphlceus scaber,327.
Trachyscelis aphodioides,
416.
transyersalis, Trogophle-
us, 518.
transversus, Hegeter, 396.
, Latridius, 153.
Trechichus fimicola, 51.
Jansonianus, 51.
Trechus alticola, 54.
cautus, 55.
custos, 84.
detersus, 52.
—— dilutus, 54.
felix, 54.
—— fimicola, 51.
flavolimbatus, 53.
flavomarginatus, 53.
— Jansonianus, 51.
— levis, 52.
— littoralis, 55.
—— minyops, 5d.
—— nigrocruciatus, 52.
—— quadricollis, 54.
signatus, 53.
—— umbricola, 52.
139
Tribolium ferrugineum,
420.
Trichoferus senex, 345.
Trichophya Huttoni,
481.
pilicornis, 481.
Trichopteryx anthracina,
98, 14.
canariensis, 100, 15.
Crotchii, 99,15.
Wollastoni, 98, 14.
tricolor, Homalium, 523,
75+
, Lithocharis, 507.
trifasciatus, Litargus, 157.
trifolii, Hylastes, 251.
Triotemnus subretusus,
245.
tristis, Hegeter, 395.
Meligethes, 111.
trivialis, Amara, 42.
Trogophleus dilineatus,
518.
bledioides, 520.
—— corticinus, 519.
—— exiguus, 519.
—— exilis, 519, 75.
nanus, 519.
nigrita, 519.
oculatus, 518, 74.
—— riparius, 518.
_— ruficollis, 520.
—— simplicicollis, 521.
transversalis, 518.
Trogosita caraboides, 116.
latens, 118.
—— mauritanica, 116.
— pini, 114.
recta, 117.
serrata, 117:
trossulus, Anemophilus,
327.
, Scopzeus, 504.
Trox confluens, 181.
seaber, 181.
truncatus, Tarphius, 123.
truncorum, Homalota,
466.
tuberculatum, Aphanar-
thrum, 239, 40.
tuberculatus, Attalus,
199.
, Macrostethus, 423.
tubiferum, Apion, 293.
tuccia, Meloé, 436.
Tychius albosguamosus,
296.
aridicola, 286.
—— decoratus, 286.
depauperatus, 287.
—— filirostris, 287.
140
Tychius robustus, 286.
Tylodes scaber, 272.
Typhza fumata, 157.
typhzoides, Thallestus,
158. °
Uloma cornuta, 420.
opatroides, 419.
umbratilis, Homalota,
469.
——, Philonthus, 490.
, Psylliodes, 372.
umbratus, Dromius, 17, 6.
umbricola, Acrotrichis, 96.
, Ocypus, 488.
——, Trechus, 52.
umbrinum, Apion, 295.
undatus, Laparocerus, 317.
undulatus, Laparocerus,
315, 51.
, Stenus, 512.
unicolor,Stromatium,342.
unidentatus, Silvanus, 135.
urinator, Gyrinus, 71.
vagans, Zophosis, 387.
vagepunctata, Homalota,
460.
variabilis, Phymatodes,
343.
varicollis, Meligethes,112.
variegatus, Mononyx,
269.
, Ptinus, 213.
variipennis, Haltica, 363.
variolosus, Cieonus, 302. -
varius, Anthrenus, 162.
, Philonthus, 490.
vau, Acalles, 275.
vectiformis, Lixus, 300.
vehemens, Psylliodes, 373.
velatum, Anobium, 226.
velatus, Tarus, 12, 2.
velox, Catops, 83.
, Gleosoma, 94.
velutinus, Plinthus, 306.
ventralis, Haltica, 362.
ventricosus, Bradycellus,
51.
ventrosa, Atlantis, 314.
venusta, Atomaria, 144,23.
vernale, Apion, 291.
INDEX.
verrucosus, Acalles, 282.
versuta, Amara, 42.
vespertina, Atlantis, 311.
vestita, Piotes, 221.
vestitus, Haplocnemus,
>)
ao
, Laparocerus, 324. >
, Thorictus, 176.
vicinum, Bembidium, 59.
vigilans, Hydroporus, 66.
vilis, Longitarsus, 371.
villosum, Anobium, 225.
villosus, Tomicus, 236.
virescens, Meligethes,
111
vividus, Calathus, 31.
——., Cratognathus, 46.
Vulcanus, Helops, 428.
vulgatissima, Phratora,
360.
vulpinus, Dermestes, 159.
Waltoni, Ceenopsis, 328.
Waterhousii, Atlantis,
315.) ':
, Homalota, 471.
Webbianus, Hegeter, 395.
Webbii, Clytus, 346.
Westwoodii, Apion, 298.
, Thorictus, 175.
Whitii, Thalassophilus,
55.
Wolfii, Tarphius, 123,
21.
Wollastoni, Acalles, 280.
——, Acrotrichis, 98, 14.
——, Aphodius, 176.
——, Apion, 294.
——, Calomicrus, 361.
—, Cis, 234.
——, Cossyphodes, 130.
——,, Elliptosoma, 2.
——, Enoptostomus, 451.
——, Pterostichus, 40.
xantholinoides, Philon-
thus, 496.
Xantholinus hesperius,
497.
linearis, 497.
—— marginalis, 496.
—— punctulatus, 497.
THE END.
xantholoma, Philonthus,
491.
ra Hydroporus,
5.
Xenomicrus apionides,
307.
Xenomma filiforme, 457.
formicarum, 457.
—— muscicola, 458.
planifrons, 457.
Xenonychus fossor, 167.
me oe saltitans,
Xenoscelis deplanatus,
134.
Xenostrongylus canari-
ensis, 112.
histrio, 112.
xerampelinus, Acalles,
279.
Xestus fungicola, 385, 57.
throscoides, 385.
Xyletinus brevis, 224.
—— desectus, 224.
excavatus, 224.
flavicollis, 223, 34.
latitans, 223.
Xylopertha barbata, 231,
8.
: barbifrons, 231, 37. )
ficicola, 251, 36.
Xylophilus oculatissimus,
441.
pallescens, 440.
Xyloterus longieollis, 238.
Zabrus crassus, 43.
levigatus, 43.
zargoides, Tarus, 13.
Zargus Crotchianus, 25, 7.
Desertx, 25.
—— Monizii, 26.
—— pellucidus, 26.
Schaumii, 25.
Zonitis imperialis, 65.
— 4-punctata, 438.
Zophosis bicarinata, 387.
Clarkii, 387.
—— minuta, 387.
—— plicata, 386.
—— 4-carinata, 386.
—— vagans, 387.
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