THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS GIFT OF W. HARRY LANGE LANGf W. H. IANGE iffolontal fWuseum & (geological £urbeg Jiepartnjent JAMES HECTOR, M.D., C.M.G., F.R.S. DIRECTOR MANUAL OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTEBA BY CAPTAIN THOMAS BROUN WELLINGTON : PRINTED AT THE OFFICE OF JAMES HUGHES, LAMBTON QUAY. isTo. CORRIGENDA Page 51, line 23, /or list description, read list, description 56, No. 110, /or l-2f lin. read lf-2 lin. 57, No. 112, insert Long., If -2 lin. 57, No. 113, insert Long., !£-!§ lin. 69, line 15, for gradually off read gradually rounded off 131, line 6 from bottom, between anteunal and large insert tubercles 160, line 3, for seventh read eighth 166, line 25, for points read joints 213, No. 376= No. 383. «No. 440, Length, 2 lines ; breadth, 1. No. 449, insert Long., 54 ; lat., 24 lin. No. 550, described after No. 1185 (Addenda.) 397, No. 701, strike out the last sentence (The genus, &c. ) 399, before S. unguiculus read No. 1212. 412, for A. crispi read Cotes crispi. 505, Note to No. 898 read female the larger. 517, line 3 from bottom, for P. formosa read Macroscytalus ameopicea. 526, line 3 from bottom, read length 2f , breadth 4- 533, line 20, for round read rounded 535, No. 950, in line 6 after The insert prothorax is cylindrical, not much wider at the base than at the apex ; its surface is moderately, almost rugosely punctured, with several more or less distinct foveiform im- pressions on each side of the middle. The elytra are cylindric, broader than the thorax, and feebly striated, but the strise are distinctly punctured, and there is a row of small punctures on the interstices, which appear somewhat rugose when viewed from behind. The legs are stout. 536, line 14, for not all read not at all. 559, before A. purpureus insert Genus — Authribus continued. 629, for Apilon read Aphilon. PREFACE. THE author of this work having been engaged for many years in forming collections of the Coleoptera indigenous to New Zealand, with a view of preparing a descriptive Catalogue, applied to the Council of the Auckland Institute to assist him in the publication of his work. The Council not being in a position to do so, applied to Government through the Geolo. ,gical Survey and Museum Department, representing that it was a work urgently required. On 25th July, 1877, the printing of the work was authorised by the Hon. Dr. POLLEN, the Colonial Secretary, and the preparation of the work was actively undertaken. The descriptions of the Insects were completed during March, 1879, but it was not until October following, that the complete MS. was received, and, through pressure of other work, the first sheets were not sent to press until the 7th January, 1880. As the author resides in the Island of Kawau, it has been impossible to afford him the opportunity of revising the proof sheets of his work, so that the entire correction of the press was done in this office, but as the MS. was most carefully and clearly prepared, and the precaution was taken when possible to refer to the original authorities quoted, it is hoped that the work will be found free from serious errors. Before the printing of the work was finally proceeded with, the MS. was submitted to Professor HUTTON, who has a special knowledge of this branch of Zoology, and who reported that he considered it " a most excellent work, containing 1050 species, a large part of which are described for the first time, and that no country outside Europe and the United States has produced such a Catalogue." I think naturalists will endorse this opinion of the value of the work, and when moreover it is known that the author has laboured without any pecuniary reward, in a remote part of the Colony away from libraries, thus entailing a very considerable expenditure in providing himself with the necessary works of reference, this work cannot fail to be regarded as a monument of the zeal and industry of an ardent naturalist. iv. " PREFACE. The author desires it to be stated that the following pages contain complete descriptions of almost all the New Zealand Coleoptera known to science. The classification adopted accords chiefly with the views of Lacor- daire, from whose work (Histoire des Insectes Coleopteres) the characters of the groups and many of the older genera have been translated. For copies of descriptions of most of the early recorded species he is indebted to Professor Hutton, of Canterbury College, Mr. T. F. Cheeseman, of the Auckland Museum, and Mr. C. M. Wakefield, of Uxbridge, England ; whilst Dr. Sharp, of Dumfriesshire, and Mr. F. P. Pascoe, of London, kindly sent copies of the papers recently published by them. JAMES HECTOR, Director. Wellington, June, 1880. LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Cicindelid.es. CICINDELIDJE. Cicindela — 1 tuberculata, Fabr. 2 huttoni, Broun 3 latecincta, White 4 wakefieldi, Sales 5 douei, Chenu 6 parryi. White - 7 dunedinensis, Castel. - 8 feredayi, Bates - 9 perhispida, Broun 10 austromontana, Bates Carabides. MIGADOPID^E. Amarotypus — 11 edwardsi, Bates SCARITIDJE. Clivina — 12 rugithorax, Putzeys - CNEMACANTHID.E. Mecodema — 13 sculpturatum, Blanch. 14 howittii, Castel. - 15 rectolineatum, 16 impressum, 17 lucidum, 18 crenicolle, 19 simplex, 20 alternans, 21 crenaticolle, Redtb. 22 spinifer, Broun Metaglymma — 23 tibiale, Castel. - 24 monilifer, Bates - 25 punctatum, Putz. 26 morio, Castel. 27 elongatum, ,, 28 aberrans, Putz. 29 clivinoides, Castel. 30 dyschirioides, ,, Oregus — 31 jereus, White - 32 inaBqualis, Castel. Brullea — Page 33 antarctica, Castel. - - 14 LICINID^E. 2 Rembus — 2 34 zeelandicus, Redtb. • - 15 3 Physolsesthus — 3 35 insularis, Bates - - 15 3 Dichrochile — 4 36 subopaca, Bates - - 16 4 37 aterrinia, ,, - - 16 4 38 ovicollis, Motsch. - - 17 4 39 limbata, Broun - - 17 5 40 maura, „ 18 ANCHOMENIDJE. Calathus— 41 zeelandicus, Redtb. - - 19 42 deformipes, Broun - - 19 6 Anchomenus — 43 parabilis, Broun 20 44 batesi, „ - 21 45 elevatus, White - - 21 * 46 monti vagus, Broun - 22 ' 47 politulus, ,, - - 22 48 feredayi, Bates - - 23 49 lawsoni, ,, - - 23 50 submetallicus, White - 24 8 51 suborbithorax, Broun - 24 8 52 perrugithorax, ,, - 24 8 53 deplanatus, White - - 25 9 54 otagoensis, Bates - - 25 9 55 colensonis, White - - 26 9 56 edwardsi, Bates • - 26 9 57 cheesmani, Broun 26 10 58 sulcitarsis, „ - - 27 10 Tropopterus— 10 59 sulcicollis, Bates - - 28 60 seriatoporus, ,, - - 28 11 61 placens, Broun - - 28 11 Cyclotkorax — 11 62 insularis, Motsch. - - 29 11 Drimostoma — 12 63 antarctica, Castel - - 30 12 FEEONID^E. 12 Prosopogmus — 12 64 impressifrons, Chaud. - 30 Trichosternus — IS 65 antarcticus, Chaud. - 31 13 66 guerinii, ,, - 32 VI. LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Trichosternus — Page BEMBIDTIDJE. 67 capito, White 68 aucklandicus, Broun 69 difformipes, Bates 32 33 33 Bembidium — 107 charile, Bates 108 maorinum, 70 lobipes, , , 71 temukensis, „ - 34 34 109 tairuense, 110 rotundicolle, 72 sylvius, ,, - 73 rectangulus, Chaudoir 74 prolixus, Broun - 75 planiusculus, White 76 dentiferus, Broun Holcaspis — 77 angustula, Chaudoir 78 sylvatica, , , 79 subiKnea, Gkierin - 80 oedicnema, Bates - 81 elongella, White - 82 ovatella, Chaudoir 35 35 35 36 36 38 38 38 39 39 39 111 parviceps, 112 anchonoderum 113 eustictum, 114 callipeplum, 115 orbiferum, 116 chalceipes, 117 hokitikense, Cillenum — 118 albescens, Bates - Tachys — 119 antarcticus, Bate* 83 integratus, Bates 40 84 hispidulus, Broun 85 vigil, White 86 politissima, White 87 rugifrons, Broun • 40 41 41 41 Ij K 13 1 1 I) J& * Actenonyx — 120 bembidioides, White Wakefieldia — 88 maorinus, Bates - 41 121 vittata, Broun - Argutor-r- Agonochila — 89 erythropus, Blanchard 42 122 binotata, White - 90 piceus, ,, 43 Demetrida — Molopsida — 123 lineella, WJiite 91 polita, White 43 124 nasuta, ,, Alogus — 125 picea, Chaudoir - 92 monachicus, Motschulslcy - Cerabilia — 44 126 ater, Broun 127 mcesta, Sharp 93 maori, Castelnau - 44 Pedalopia— TOO ,. 1 J31 sv ANISODACTYLIDjE. Triplosarus— 94 fulvescens, Bates - Lecanomerus — 95 latimanus, Bates - 96 insignitus, Broun 97 obesulus, Bates 98 fuliginosus, Broun 99 fallax, Hypharpax— 100 antarcticus, Castelnau 101 abstrusus, Bates - Syllectus — 102 anomalus, Bates • HARPALID.E. Euthenarus — 103 brevicollis, Bates 104 puncticollis, „ POGONHXE. Oopterus — 105 rotundicollis, White 106 laevicollis, Bates - novse-zealandise, Casteln PERICALID^E. Scopodes — 45 129 fossulatus, Blanchard 130 elaphroides, White 46 131 edwardsi, Bates 47 132 versicolor, ,, 47 133 prasinus, ,, 48 134 multipunctatus, ,, 43 135 laevigatus, ,, 49 49 Dytiscides. HYDROPORID^E. 52 Hydroporus — 136 wakefieldi, Sharp 137 duplex, „ - 138 strigosulus, Broun 139 nitidicornis, ,, - 53 53 COLYMBETID.E. Colymbetes— 140 rufimanus, White - DYTISCID.E. 54 Cybister— 54 141 hookeri, White - Page 55 55 55 56 56 57 57 57 58 58 59 59 GO 61 62 63 64 64 65 66 66 67 68 68 68 68 69 69 70 71 72 72 73 74 75 LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Vll. Gyrinides. Gyrinus— 142 huttoni, Pascoe Palpicornes. HYDROBIID^E. Hydrobius — 143 zealandicus, Broun 144 nitidiusculus, ,, - Philhydrus — 145 tritus, Broun 146 variolorum ,, Rygmodus— 147 modestus, White - 148 pedinoides, ,, 149 incertus, Broun - 150 oblongus, ,, 151 opimus, ,, SPHERIDIID^E. Cyclonotum — 152 marginale, Sharp - 153 flavicorne, Broun - 154 gibbosum, ,, 155 frontale, ,, Cyloma — 156 lawsonus, Sharp - 157 badium, Broun 158 altulum, ,, Staphylinides. ALEOCHARID.-E. Gyrophsena — 159 punctata, Broun 160 sternale, 161 nugax, 162 densicorne, 163 versicolor, 164 atriceps, 165 socialis, 166 puber, 167 philonthioides, 168 cornigera, 169 fuscicorne, 170 rufipenne, Dasynotus — 171 flavescens, Broun 172 optabilis, ,, 173 serarius, ,, 174 thoracicus, „ 175 fulgens, „ Stilicioides — 176 micans, Broun TACHYPORID^E. Conurus — 177 largulus, Broun 178 austerus, ,, 179 subruber, Conurus — Page 180 badius, Broun 98 age 76 181 flavithorax, 98 182 acerbus, 99 183 atricapillus, 99 184 auricomus, 100 185 nubilus, 100 186 maculosus, 100 77 78 XANTHOLINID.E. Othius— 78 187 adustus, Broun • 101 79 Xantholinus — 188 sharpi, Broun • 102 80 189 cultus, „ - 103 80 190 arecas, ,, 103 81 191 mediocris, ,, 104 81 192 labralis, ,, - 104 82 193 anthracinus, ,, 105 194 quadri-impressus, White - 105 195 puncticeps, j, 105 Metoponcus — 83 196 brouni, Sharp 197 fulvipes, Broun 106 106 84 198 rufulus, ,, 106 84 STAPHYLINIDJE. 85 Staphylinus — 86 199 oculatus, Fabriclus 107 86 200 huttoni, Broun - 108 201 litoreus, ,, 108 202 maritimus, ,, 109 203 ovicollis, 109 Philonthus — 204 impressifrons, Broun 110 87 205 ruficornis, 111 88 206 seneoceps, 111 88 207 enodis, 111 89 208 veteratorius, 112 89 209 vividus, 112 89 210 arctifrons, 112 90 90 PEDERIDjE. 91 Lithocharis — 91 211 comptus, Broun - 114 92 212 zealandicus, Redteribaclier 114 92 213 mandibularis, Broun 114 214 ventralis, ,, 115 93 94 OMALID.E. 94 f\K Omalium — 95 215 hebes, Broun 116 95 216 sulcithorax, 116 96 217 agrestis, 218 spadix, 117 117 219 tectum, 117 220 genalis, 118 221 politulus, 119 97 222 crenulatus, 119 97 223 pullus, 120 98 224 tibiale, 120 Vlll. LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Pselaphides. Camiarus — Page PSELAPHID^E. 272 convexus, Sharp - 150 Tyrus— 225 mutandus, Sharp Pselaphus — 226 pauper, Sharp 227 pilistriatus, Broun Bryaxis — 228 inflata, Sharp 229 sharpi, Broun - 230 abdominalis, ,, 231 micaiis, Sharp 232 clavatus, Broun - 233 piciceps, ,, 234 dispar, Sharp 235 impressifrons, Broun 236 mundus, ,, 237 crassicornis, ,, Page - 121 - 122 - 123 - 124 - 124 - 125 - 126 - 126 - 127 - 127 - 128 - 129 - 129 273 concinnus, Broun Choleva— 274 antennalis, Broun 275 alacris, „ Meso colon — 276 clathrata, Broun 277 liturata, 278 puncticeps, 279 undulata, 280 bicolor, 281 nebulosus, 282 maculifer, 283 hirtalis, 284 punctulata, 285 torvus, 286 domestica, - 150 - 152 - 152 - 153 - 154 - 154 - 154 - 155 - 155 - 156 - 156 - 157 - 157 - 158 238 deformis, Sharp - 239 impar, ,, - 130 - 130 Scaphidides. 240 grata, 241 altulus, Broun - 242 nasutus, ,, - 131 - 131 - 132 Scaphisoma — 287 concinna, Broun - 288 scutellare, Redtb. - 158 - 159 243 sanguineus, ,, - 132 289 tenejlum, Pascoe - 159 Dalma — 244 pubescens, Sharp - 133 290 apicella, Broun - 160 245 tuberculata, Broun - 134 Histerides. Sagola — 246 major, Sharp - 135 Platysoma— 247 prisca, ,, - 136 291 cognatum, Sharp - 161 248 misella, „ - 136 Hister— 249 parva, ,, - 136 292 cinnamoneus, White - 161 250 pulcher, Broun - 137 Sternaulax — 251 notabilis, ,, - 137 293 zealandicus, Marseul - 162 252 deformipes, ,, - 138 Epierus — 253 denticolle, ,, - 138 294 sylvanus, Broun - - 163 Euplectus — 295 purus, ,, - 163 254 convexus, Sharp .- - 139 Saprinus— 255 trisulcicollis, Broun 256 asper, - 140 - 140 296 pseudocyaneus, White 297 punctulipennis, Broun - 164 - 165 257 longulus, „ - 141 298 pedator, Sharp - 165 258 opacus, Sharp - 141 Abraeus— 259 sculpturatus, Broun - 142 299 brouni, Lewis - 166 260 frontalis, ,, - 142 300 vividulus, Broun - 166 261 brevitarsis, ,, - 143 262 ovicollis, „ - 143 Nitidulides. 263 foveolatus, „ - 143 CARPOPHILID^E. SCYDM.ENID.E. Scydmsenus — 264 edwardsi, Sharp - - 144 Brachypeplus — 301 brevicornis, Sharp - 168 265 ambiguus, Broun - 266 puncticollis, ,, Phagonophana — 267 setosa, Sharp 268 picicolle, Broun - 269 calva, ,, - 145 - 146 - 146 - 147 . 147 NITIDULID^B. Epursea — 302 antarctica, White 303 zealandica, Sharp 304 signatum, Broun Nitidula— - 169 - 169 - 169 Silphides. 305 lateralis, White - 306 abbreviata, Fdbricius - 170 - 171 SILPHIDJS. 307 amoanum, Broun - 171 Camiarus — Soronia — 270 thoracicus, Sharp 271 indiscretus, Broun - 148 - 149 308 hystrix, Sharp • 309 opiate, „ - 172 - 172 LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. IX. Omosita — 310 spinipes, Broun • 311 scutellare, ,, Xenoscelis — 312 prolixus, Sharp • 313 Lenax mirandus, Sharp Page 173 173 174 175 Coxelus — 350 dubius, Sharp 351 similis, ,, 352 robustus, Broun • Acosmetus — 353 oblongus, Broun 354 granulatus, ,, ' * Enarsus — Trogositides. 355 bakewellii, Pascoe 356 wakefieldi, Sharp GYMNOCHILID^. 357 rudis, ,, 358 contractions. Broun Trogosita — 314 affinis, White Leperina — 177 Syncalus — 359 optatus, Sharp - 360 politus, Broun - 315 nigrosparsa, White 316 brounii, Pascoe 317 sobrina, White 178 178 178 361 hystrix, Sharp - Epistranus— 362 lawsoni, Sharp • 318 wakefieldi, Sharp - 179 363 humeralis, Broun 319 ambiguum, Broun 320 fariiiosa, Sharp • Promanus — 179 179 Rytinotus — 364 squamulosus, Broun Ithris — 321 depressus, Sharp - 180 365 gracilis, Sharp Grynoma — Rhizonium — 322 fusca, Sharp 323 diluta, ,, 181 181 366 antiquum, Sharp BOTHRIDERID^E. Colydiides. Bothrideres — 367 moestus, Sharp - SYNCHITID^E. PYCNOMERID^E. Tarphiomimus — 324 indentatus, Wollaston - 182 Pycnomems — 368 sophorae, Sharp - 325 acuminatus, Broun 183 369 simulans, ,, Ablabus — 370 simplex, Broun - 326 ornatus, Broun 184 371 minor, Sharp 327 pallidipictus, , , 185 372 ellipticus, Broun 328 scabra, ,, 185 329 fervidulus, ,, 186 Cerylonidse. 330 punctipennis, ,, 186 Philothermus — 331 antarcticus, White 187 373 m'tidus, Sharp - 332 discedens, Sharp - 333 brouni, 187 188 374 sanguineus, Broun 375 notabilis, ,, 334 viridipictus, Wollaston - 335 asper, Sharp 188 189 Adelostella — 376 punctatum, Broun 336 integer, ,, 337 lawsoni, Wollaston 189 189 Rhysodides. 338 aberrans, Broun 339 atratus, ,, 340 tuberculatus, ,, 341 insignis, ,, 342 salebrosus, , , 189 190 191 191 192 Rhysodes — 377 aterrimus, Broun 378 pensus, ,, 379 eminens, , , 380 orbitosus, ,, Bitoma — 343 insularis, White - 192 381 proprius, ,, 344 vicina, Sharp 345 distans, ,, 193 193 Cucujipes. 346 rugosa, ,, 193 HEMIPEPLID^E. 347 nana, ,, 194 348 distincta, Broun - 194 Diagrypnodes — 349 discoidea, ,, 195 382 wakefieldi, Waterhou Page 196 196 197 198 198 199 199 200 200 201 201 202 203 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 209 209 210 211 211 211 • 213 214 215 215 215 216 217 .X LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. BRONTID^E. Dryocora — Page 383 liowittii, Pascoe 218 Tr Dendrophagus — 384 capito, Pascoe 219 426 427 Brontes — 428 385 pleuralis, Sharp • 219 Parabrontes — 386 silvanoides, Redtenbacher 220 Cryptamorpha — 387 brevicornis, White 221 Nc 388 curvipes, Broun - 221 429 389 suturalis, White - 222 390 lateritia, Broun - 222 Ci Cryptophagides. 430 431 Telmatopliilus — 432 391 depressus, Sharp 224 M 392 nitens, Sharp 224 433 Cryptophagus — 434 393 australis, Redtenbacher - 225 435 394 rubellus, Broun - 225 Li 395 rutilus, 226 436 396 vestitus, 226 397 silvanus, 227 398 angulifer. 227 Li 399 ruficeps, ' 228 437 400 liispidulus, 401 fuliginosus, 228 228 438 402 substriatus, 229 403 aciculatus, 229 404 serratus, 229 405 punctulatus 230 PC 406 adspersus, 230 439 407 hispidella, 231 Ps Lathridides. 440 Holoparamecus — 408 lucidus, Broun - 232 Lathridius — 409 antipodum, White 410 sculpturatus, Broun 233 233 D< 441 411 marginalis, 233 D( 412 costulatus, 234 442 413 floridus, 234 443 Corticaria — 444 414 angusticolle, 235 Ce 415 puberum, 235 445 416 fasciata, 235 446 417 hirtalis, 236 447 418 finitimus, 236 448 419 variegata, 236 449 420 discoidea, 236 Li 421 obesa, 237 450 422 pudibunda, 237 423 alacer, 237 Mycetophagides. 82 Typli£ea— 451 424 curvipes, Broun - 238 452 425 hirta, „ - 239 453 Dermestides. Trosoderma— Page serrigerum, Sharp - 240 signatum, ,, - 240 maesta, Broun - 241 Byrrhid.es. NOSODENDEID^]. Nosodendron — ovatum, Broun - - 242 BYRBHIDA Curimus — zeelandicus, Redtenbacher 243 anomalus, Broun - 243 striatus, ,, 244 Morychns — coruscans, Pascoe - 245 setarius, Broun - - 245 orbicularis, ,, - 245 Liochoria — huttoni, Pascoe. - - 246 LIMNICHID^E. Limniclius — decorus, Broun - 247 punctatus, ,, - - 247 Parnides, PARNID^E. Potaminus — angusticolle, Pascoe - 248 Parnida — agrestis, Broun - 249 Pectinicornes. LTJCANID^E. Dendroblax — earlii, White • 251 Dorcus — squamidorsis, White - 251 punctulatus, ,, - 251 planus, Broun - - 252 Ceratognathus — irroratus, Parry - 253 zealandicus, Broun - 253 alboguttatus, Bates - 253 foveolatus, Broun - 253 lielotoides, Thomson - 254 Lissotes — reticulatus, Westwood - 255 Lamellicornes. COPRJD^E. Saphobius — edwardsi, Sharp - 256 wakefieldi, ,, - - 256 nitidulus, Broun - 256 LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. XI. Elaterides. 454 455 456 457 458 459 Aphodius — exsculptus, White candens, Broun - suspectus, Sharjt pascoei, ,, communis, Broun brouni, Sharp MELOLONTHID^E. Stethaspis — 460 suturalis, Hope - Pyronota — 461 f estiva, Fabricins- 462 edwardsi, Sharp - 463 sobrina, ,, 464 munda, ,, Heteronyx — 465 pumilus, Sharp - Odontria — 466 striata, White - suavis, Broun - punctulata, ,, cinnamonea, White xanthosticta, ,, sylvatica, Broun rossii, White costella, Broun - zealandica, White brunneum, Broun 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 DYNASTIDyE. Pericoptus — 476 truncatus, Fabricius 477 punctatus, White 478 stupidus, Sharp - 479 nitidulus, Broun - Genus of doubtful position. Brounia — 480 thoracica, Sharp - Bupres tides. Buprestis — 481 eremita, White - 482 enysi, Sharp Eucnemides. Neocharis — 483 varia, Sharp 484 pubescens, Sharp 485 simplex, ,, 486 concolor, ,, Talerax— 487 distans, Sharp Drasterius — 488 nigellus, White - age OKQ Thoramus -- Page Zoo oro 489 wakefieldi, Sharp - 280 ZOO 490 parryi, Candeze - - 280 259 491 rugipennis, Broun 492 obscurus, Sharp - - 281 - 281 opn 493 feredayi, ,, - - 282 260 494 Isevithorax, White - 282 495 perblandus, Broun - 282 496 foveolatus, ,, 283 Metablax — 261 497 brouni, Sharp - 284 498 acutipennis, White - 284 262 263 499 approximans, ,, 500 cinctiger, ,, - 285 - 285 263 Amphiplatys — 264 501 lawsoni, Janson - - 286 Betarmon — 264 502 gracilipes, Sharp - 287 503 frontalis, ,, 287 265 504 Isetus, 287 266 505 obscurus, , , 287 266 Panspoeus — 267 506 guttatus, Sharp • - 288 267 507 tenebrosus, Broun - 288 268 Aglophus — 268 508 modestus, Sharp - 289 269 Lomemus — 270 509 pilicornis, Sharp - 290 270 510 pictus, ,, - 290 511 suffusus ,, - 291 512 flavipes, ,, - 291 513 similis, ,, - 291 O^l 514 obscuripes, ,, - 292 2/1 515 elegans, ,, - 292 272 516 collaris, ,, - 292 272 Mecastrus— 273 517 convexus, Sharp - 293 518 vicinus, ,, - 293 519 discedens, ,, - 293 Monocrepidius — 520 exsul, Sharp - 294 274 521 subrufus, Broun - - 294 Cryptohypnus — 522 powelli, Sharp - 523 numilis, ,, - 295 - 295 524 frontalis, ,, - 295 276 525 longicornis, ,, - 296 276 526 thoracicus, ,, - 296 Chrosis — 527 polita, Sharp - 296 528 reversa, ,, - 297 529 barbata, Candeze - 297 277 530 elongata, Sharp • - 298 278 Ochosternus — 278 531 zealandicus, White - 298 278 Corymbites— 532 antipodum, Candeze - 299 279 533 dubius, Sharp - - 299 534 strangulatus, White - 300 279 535 my ops, „ - 300 Xll. LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Corymbites — 536 olivascens, White Page - 300 Cyphon— 581 ffiqualis, Sharp Page - 321 537 agriotoides, Sharp - 301 582 amplum, Broun - - 322 Parinus — 583 viridipenne, Broun - 322 538 villosus, Sharp - 301 584 graniger, Sharp • - 322 Lacon — 585 pictulus, - 322 539 variabilis, Candeze - 302 586 zealandicus, - 323 Geranus — 587 suffusus, - 323 540 collaris, Pascoe - - 302 588 laticeps, - 323 541 crassus, Sharp • - 303 589 genalis, - 324 542 fulvus, ,, - 303 Cyphotelus — 543 similis ,, - 303 590 augustifrons, Sharp - 325 544 lineicollis, White • - 304 Protelater— Malacodermes. 545 elongates, Sharp - 305 546 huttoni, ,, - 305 TELEPHORID^E. 547 guttatus, ,, 548 picticornis, ,, 549 opacus, ,, Elater— 550 lateristrigatus, White - 305 - 306 - 306 - 306 Aclytia — 591 fulvithorax, Broun 592 nigricans, ,. 593 subnuda, ,, 594 teiiuiculus, , , - 326 - 327 - 327 - 327 Dascyllides. 595 striata, ,, - 328 DASCYLLID^E. MELYRID.E. Byrrhodes — 551 gravidus, Sharp Cyprobius — 552 nitidus, Sharp Cyphanus — 553 laticeps, Sharp - - 307 - 308 - 309 Dasytes — 596 subcyaneus, Broun 597 wakefieldi, Sharp 598 cinereohirtus, Broun 599 obscuricollis, ,, 600 laticeps, - 328 - 321) - 329 - 330 - 330 554 punctatus, ,, - 309 555 capax, Broun - 309 Clerides. 556 mollis, Sharp - 310 557 debilis, ,, 310 Paupris — 558 granulatus, Broun - 311 601 aptera, Sharp - 331 559 raedius, , , - 311 Parmius — Atopida — 560 lawsoni, Sharp - - 312 602 longipes, Sharp - 603 debilis, ,, - - 331 - 332 561 brouni, ,, - 312 Balcus— 562 proba, ,, - 313 604 niger, Sharp - 333 563 castanea, White - - 313 605 signatus, Broun, - - 333 564 hirta, Broun - 313 Eumede — 565 testacea, Broun - - 314 606 seraria, Pascoe - 334 Veronatus — Phymatophaea — 566 longicornis, Sharp - 314 607 electa, Pascoe • - 334 567 longipalpis, , , - 315 608 violacea, Fabricius - 335 568 sharpi, Broun - 315 609 hilaris, Sharp - - 335 569 frontalis, Broun - 316 610 pantomelas, Boisduval - 335 570 scabiosus, ,, - 316 611 longula, Sharp - - 336 571 capito, ,, - 316 612 opiloides, Pascoe - - 336 Mesocyphon — 613 fulvipalpis, Broun - 336 572 marmoratus, Sharp - 317 573 setiger, ,, 574 wakefieldi, ,, - 317 - 318 Ptinides, 575 divergens, ,, - 318 PTINID^E. Cyphon — 576 huttoni, Sharp - 320 Ptinus — 577 parviceps, ,, - 320 614 speciosus, Broun - - 338 578 pumilio, ,, - 320 615 suturalis, White - - 338 579 arduus, ,, - 320 616 murinus, ,, - 338 580 oscillans, ,, - 321 617 pilosus, ,, - 338 LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Xlll. ANOBIIDJE. Anobium — 618 amplicolle, Broun 619 ruficorne, ,, 620 notata, ,, 621 grauulata, ,, 622 sericea, , , 623 tricostellum, White 0 china — 624 vulgatum, Broun Dorcatoma — 625 oblonga, Broun • 626 illustris, ,, Euderia — 627 squamosa, Broun Bostrichides. Apate — 628 minuta, Fabriclus 629 irmrbaiius, Broun Cissides. Cis— 630 undnlatus, Broun 631 assimilis, 632 rufulus, 633 lineicollis, 634 flavitarsis, 635 asperrimus, 636 cornuticeps, 637 illustris, 638 perpiuguis, 639 anthracinus, Tenebrionides. OPATRID^E. Syrphetodes — 640 marginatus, Pascoe 641 crenatus, Broun - 642 tuberculicostatum, White 643 decoratus, Broun Paraphylax — 644 squamiger, Broun 645 varius, ,, 646 volutithorax, ,, TRACHYSCELID^E. Chserodes — 647 trachyscelides, White 648 retus, Broun 649 concolor, Sharp - Phycosecis — 650 discoidea, Pascoe 651 atomaria, , , Actizeta — 652 ammobioides, Pascoe 653 albata, DIAPERID^E. Page Menimus — o 339 654 batesi, Sharp 340 655 puncticeps, Broun 340 656 oblongus, ,, 341 657 caecus, Sharp 341 658 crinalis, Broun - 341 659 crassus, Sharp - 660 dubius, Broun 342 661 obscurus, ,, 662 thoracicus, ,, 343 ULOMID^E. Uloma — 044 663 tenebrionoides, White Orrrt Apthora — 664 rufipes, Bates HELEID.E. Cilibe— 346 346 665 666 opacula, Bates - nitidula, ,, 667 otagensis , , 668 elongata, Breme • 669 pascoei, Bates 347 670 humeralis, Bates 347 671 thoracica, , , 348 672 brevipennis, ,, 348 673 granulosa, Br&me 348 674 rugosa, Bates 349 675 tibialis, ,, 349 676 impressifrons, Bates 349 677 buchanani, Broun 350 678 huttoni, Sharp - 350 TT1 VFTJT?Tf»'NrT'n 3K. Zolodinus — 679 zealandicus, Blanchard Lorelus — 680 priscus, Sharp 681 pubescens, Broun 352 682 crassicornis, „ • 352 Arthropus— 353 683 brouni, Sharp 353 CNODALONID^E. 355 Artystona — 355 684 erichsoni, White - 356 685 wakefieldi, Bates 686 rugiceps, ,, Adelium — 357 687 bullatum, Pascoe 358 688 intricatum, Bates 358 689 aucklandicum, Broun 690 amaroides, White 359 691 wratum, Broun - 359 692 lentum, ,, 693 zealandicum, Bates 359 694 thoracicnm, ,, 360 695 alienum, Broun - Page 361 362 362 363 363 363 364 364 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 373 374 375 375 376 376 377 378 379 381 381 382 383 384 385 385 386 387 387 388 388 389 390 390 391 XIV. LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Helops — €96 expolitus, Broun AMARYGMID^E. Amarygmus — 697 zelandicus, Bates Cistelides. 394 Anthicides. Cotes — 724 vestita, Sharp - Anthicus — 725 obscuricornis, Broun 726 pellucidipes, ,, 727 crispi, „ CISTELID.E. Mordellides. Tanychilus — MORDELLID^E. €98 metallicus, White 395 €99 sophorae, Broun - Zylochus — 700 substriata, Broun 701 tibialis, ,, 396 397 397 Mordella — 728 funerea, Pascoe - 729 tibiale, Broun - 730 detracta, Pascoe 731 tairuense, Broun Pythides. Mordellistena — 732 jucunda, Broun SALPINGID.E. 733 neglectum, ,, Salpingus — 702 perpunctatus, Broun 398 Rhipiphorides. 703 bilunatus, Pascoe 704 angusticollis, Broun 704* unguiculus, Broun 705 lautus, Broun 398 399 399 400 Rhipistena — 734 lugubris, Sharp - Sharpia — 735 hirtella, Broun - Melandryides. CEdemerides. MELANDRYID^E. (EDEMERID-iE. Ctenoplectron — 706 fasciatum, Redtenbacher • 401 Selenopalpus — 707 ornatum, Broun - 401 736 cyaneus, Fabricius 708 fuliginosa, , , 402 Sessinia — Chalcodrya — 709 variegata, Redtenbacher - 403 737 strigipennis, White 738 latiuscula, Broun Hylobia — 739 lineata, Fabricius 710 velox, Broun 404 740 pauperata, Pascoe 711 undulata, 404 Thelyphassa — 712 nubeculosa, 404 741 diaphana, Pascoe 713 pullum, 405 742 obscura, Broun 714 nigricorne 405 Baculipalpus — 715 calida, 405 743 ranis, Broun 716 bifasciata, 406 Techmessa — 717 minor, 406 744 concolor, Bates 718 cylindrata, 719 usitatus, 406 407 745 telephoroides, ,, 746 pictieornis, Broun 720 nigellus, 407 Lagriides. LAGRIID^E. Lagrioda — 721 brouni, Pascoe - - 408 Pedilides. PEDILIDJE, Macratria — 722 exilis, Pascoe - - 409 723 verticalis, Sharp - 409 Curculionides. BRACK YDERID^E. Aglycyderes — 747 wollastoni, Sharp 748 badius, Broun Niceeana — 749 modesta, Pascoe Catoptes — 750 obliquis, Schcenherr 751 compressus, Broun Rhadinosomus — 752 acuminatus, Schcenherr Page 411 411 412 412 414 414 414 414 415 415 417 418 420 420 421 421 422 422 422 423 424 424 424 426 427 428 428 429 430 LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. XV. OTIORHYNCHID^E. Trachyphloeus — 753 porculus, Pascoe 754 irritus, , , 755 clarus, Broun 756 corpulentus, ,, Brachyolus — 757 punctatus, White RHYPAROSOMID^E. Phrynixus — 758 terreus, Pascoe 759 astutus, , , 760 celatus, Broun 761 modicus, ,, 762 longiusculus, ,, Epitimetes — 763 lutosus, Pascoe Erymneus— 764 sharpi, Pascoe 765 scabiosus, Broun 766 castaneus, , , 767 granulatus, ,, Cecyropa — 768 tychioides, Pascoe 769 maritima, Broun 770 brevipenne, ,, CYLINDRORHINID^E. Inophloeus — 771 inuus, Pascoe 772 rhesus, ,, 773 vitiosus, ,, 774 breviusculus, Broun Eurynotia — 775 pulcherrima, Broun Empseotes — 776 crispatus, Pascoe 777 censorius, ,, 778 aculeatus, Broun 779 perniciosus, ,, Irenimus — 780 parilis, Pascoe 781 albicans, Broun Paedaretus — 782 hispidus, Pascoe Lyperobius — 783 huttoni, Pascoe 784 tuberculatus, ,, Geopliilus — 785 inaequalis, Broun HYLOBIIDJB. Eiratus — 786 parvulus, Pascoe 787 tetricus, Broun 788 versutus, „ ERIRHINID^fi. Philacta— 789 testacea, Broun Erirhinus — • Page Page 790 acalyptoides, Pascoe - 450 430 791 limbatus, ,, - 450 431 792 glottis, ,, - 450 431 793 fusconotatus, Broun - 451 431 794 discoideus, - 451 795 flavitarsis, - 451 432 796 fasciatus, - 452 797 rubricalis, - 452 798 viridipeunis, - 452 Dorytomus — 799 trilobus, Pascoe - 453 IQQ 800 rufirostris, Broun - 453 43 'i Praolepra — • TtOl> 801 squamosa, Pascoe - 454 4fonga,supm saturate olivacea, opaca, subtilissime sculpturata, fere Isevis ; elytris lunula humerali, fasciaque brevi mediana vix curvata, per marginem cum lunula apicali connexa, albis : labro valde transverso, margine antico fere recto, medio tridentato; capite subtilissime strigoso; thorace lateribus rotundato, postice magis quam antice angustato : elytris apice rotundatis sutura spinosa, dorso aequaliter subtilissime granulatis : corpore subtus femoribusque seneis, sparsim albopilosis. Long., 5 lin., $. Closely allied to C. feredayi, from which it may be distinguished by the form of the anterior edge of the labrum. This, in the $ of C. feredayi, is angularly produced in the middle, and ends in a stout tooth ; but in the same sex of C. austromontana, it is not produced, forming in the middle a sharp tooth with a more obtuse one on each side. Besides this definite structural character, the new species differs in being more parallel-sided, duller in colour, and in the sculpture of the elytra con- sisting of granules instead of punctures. The usual row of large green punctures is not visible. The white markings are not very different ; but the white margin is interrupted at the end of the humeral lunule, and the median belt is not bent and prolonged posteriorly. The fore- head and thorax have a few long white hairs. Castle hill, Eastern slope of New Zealand Alps, Canterbury (C. M. Wakefield) : two examples. 6 COLEOPTERA FAMILY— CARABIDES. Mentum emarginate. Ligula prominent, nearly always furnished with paraglossae. Maxilla slender, ciliated inwardly ; their external lobe bi-articulate, palpiform. Mandibles in general moderate, unarmed, or having few teeth on the inner side. Labial palpi three-jointed. Antenna eleven jointed, usually filiform or setaceous. Posterior coxae widened and prolonged at their inner extremity ; trochanters of the same pair projecting inwardly ; tarsi five-jointed. Abdomen composed of six segments, the three first connate. Mesothoracic epimera not reaching the middle coxae. Amarotypus. Bates; Entom. Mon. Mag., vol. ix.,/. 50, 1872. Corpore ovato Gen. Amaram simulans. Antennis articulis, 4 basalibus glabris. Caput postice crassum, retractum, oculis haud pro- minulis. Mentum breve, leviter emarginatum, dente mediano brevi, bifido. Palpi breves, robusti, articulis ultimis elongato-ovatis, ad apicem sub-acuminatis, leviter oblique truncatis. Prosternum obtusum, haud porrectum. Epimera metasterni nulla. Tarsorum maris articuli basalis 4 pedum quatuor anteriorum dilatati, subtus spongiosi, articulo quarto eequaliter bi-lobato. The strange little Carabid forming this genus is distinguished from the allied genera Migadops, Brachyccelus, Loxomerus, &c., by the four dilated basal joints of the anterior and middle legs, and by the equality of the lobes of the fourth joint. The species resembles an Amara to deception, and forms an interesting addition to the Antarctic group Migadopintz, allied to our northern Nebriance. but differing from them in facies and in the middle tarsi being generally dilated. In form Amarotypus resembles Systolosoma, but the hind coxae do not reach the side of the body, as in that still more anomalous genus. ii. A. edwardsi, Bates; Entom. Mon. Mag., vol. ix., p. 51, 1872. Ovatus, cupreo-fuscus, nitidus, antennis pedibusque rufo- piceis, palpis flavo-testaceis ; elytris seriato-punctatis. Long., 3 lin. $ $. NOTE. — Collected by Mr. H. Edwards in New Zealand. I found a few specimens on the trunks of trees at Tairua. (T. B.) Group— SO ARITnXftj. Ligula free at its extremity. Second joint of the antennae longer than the third. Prothorax united to the hind-body by means of a neck. Anterior tibia widened towards their extremity, palmated, dentate exter- OF NEW ZEALAND. 7 nally, and deeply hollowed inwardly ; their tarsi nearly always simple in both sexes, their soles not brush-like, and their three first joints some- times slightly dilated among the males. Clivina. , Latreille ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Co/., Tom. i.,/. 204. Body cylindrical ; prothorax oblong, elytra cylindric. Mentum with the wings rounded externally, and obtusely rounded at their extremity ; the tooth large, about as long as the wings. Labrum transverse, trun- cate in front. Mandibles broad and strong, externally curved. Palpi with the apical joints subacuminate. Femora wide, laterally com- pressed ; anterior tibia palmated, terminating in two strong spiniform- spurs, with three more or less distinct teeth on the outer edge ; inter- mediate tibice with long spur at apex, and notched above. The thorax is joined to the elytra by means of a distinct neck; the antennae are short and moniliform ; the front tarsi of the males are not dilated ; the genus is nearly allied to Dyschirius. 12. C. TOgithorax, A/sthe structure of the antennae, and from the former in the deeply indented sides of the prothorax. Its chief characters are as follow : — Labrum exposed truncate. Epistome truncate. Antenna eleven- jointed, their club obviously two-jointed ; the two basal joints are stout and sub-cylindrical, the first but little exposed ; third elongate, slender, twice as long as the fourth ; fourth to ninth small, sub-obconical, the ninth one-third of the width of the tenth ; the tenth and the eleventh form a rather compact, well-defined club, the former transverse, the latter large and obtusely rounded. Body oblong, moderately convex transversely, with the prothorax deeply indented laterally. 326. A. ornatllS, n.s. Oblong, rather convex transversely, uneven; it is fuscous, but with the base and sutural region of the elytra reddish, the legs and antennae are reddish, the club infuscate; the body is clothed with fine yellow setae, which are sparingly distributed on the head, on the thorax they are almost confined to the elevated portions ; on the elytra they form six lines, the sutural and one nearest to it reach the apex, the next two are abbreviated, the fifth extends along the edge of the disc, the last along the margin, between these two latter there is a row of small patches which are very distinct, owing to the blackish colour of the side, and the raised portions are covered with similar pale- yellow setae ; on each side of the elytra, behind the middle, there is a large triangular space without distinct elevations and nearly black. Head granulated. Thorax transversely convex, with explanated, indented sides, the indentations form four lobes, the anterior largest, its apex forming a prominent acute angle, the second and third are equal and equidistant, the fourth is smallest and leaves an evident gap between it and the base of the elytra, the sides are clothed with pallid, scale- like matter ; its surface is uneven, with a large dorsal and small basal depressions defined by curved, angular elevations, it is apparently granulated. The elytra are oblong, of the same width as the thorax, with parallel, compressed sides, rounded and abruptly deflexed behind ; each is curved at the base, bears two basal, sub-compressed tubercles most .distinctly seen when viewed from the side, the outer near the shoulder, the other near the suture, with a smaller elevation interposed ; two smaller ones form an oblique line from the suture to the shoulder ; and, close to the posterior declivity, there are two other contiguous ones ; besides these there are other tufts of setae which form "apparent" elevations, but which it is needless to describe in detail. The tibia are finely ciliated. Length, ij line; breadth, J. Two examples found at Whangarei Heads, one rather smaller than the other whose size is given. The description of the coloration is only applicable to the two recently captured individuals ; on examining three others which had been found at Tairua, I find the yellow colour of the settfi has degenerated into a grey, the black also has faded, so that the appearance of the insect is greatly altered. The indentations at the OF NEW ZEALAND. 185 sides of the thorax are not always alike, but, notwithstanding, I consider all the five individuals to belong to this species. 327. A, pallidipictus, n.s. Slightly convex, sparsely clothed with fine pallid setae ; piceous, legs, palpi, and antennae reddish, the club darker. Head granulated, the antennal elevations conspicuous, with a few fine pale yellow setae. Thorax about as long as broad, disc transversely convex and uneven, granulated, with a row of three irregularly-formed tubercular elevations on each side of the middle, its sides are explanated and deeply indented, with four lobes, the front one widest, but not greatly broader than the second, forming the prominent anterior angle, the second and third are nearly equal, the fourth smallest, forming the posterior angle, the median indentation being the largest, the lobes are almost in pairs ; the black colour is relieved by the pale yellow setse on the raised portions, and the reddish sides, these bear pallid scales and setae. The elytra are oblong, parallel-sided, rounded and deflexed behind, rather flattened and obliquely depressed transversely before and near the middle, with almost vertical sides ; there are on each, two not very large basal compressed elevations, two rounded ones on the middle, and two behind these, both pairs disposed obliquely, and two or three others close to the apical slope ; beside these there are two or three smaller ones which form an oblique row near the base, and one near the apex ; their surface is uneven and granulated ; there are a few fine setae on the surface and discoidal tubercles, but they are most conspicuous on the posterior portion, where they are greyish ; but on each side there is an evident marginal line and another along the edge of the disc, with an intervening row of small spots, formed of yellow setae, with traces of a similar line and row on the disc ; their margins, like those of the typical species, are serrate and ciliated. Sometimes one or two of the raised spots are reddish. The tibia are straight, rather slender, and ciliated with setulse. Length, ij line; breadth, J. Four specimens found in the vicinity of Whangarei Harbour. The species vary a little in size, and some examples are more obscurely coloured than others, owing chiefly to the removal of their clothing. 328. A. SCabra, n.s. Very similar to A. pallidipictus in form, sculp- ture, and colouration, yet certainly distinct : there are only three lateral lobes to the thorax, the anterior occupying about one-half the length of the side, and it is not variegated ; the elytra are less obviously tubercular, and, consequently, do not exhibit the apparent depressions seen in the other, their setse are greyish and chiefly congregated behind on a small me- dian space, and a row of marginal spots ; on each there are three elevations behind near the suture, two others beyond these, the posterior very small, one near the middle (a mass of setae rather than a tubercle), and the two basal which are not very conspicuous ; the rest of their surface, as well as that of the head and thorax, is rough with granules, which, on the elytra, as may be observed in the preceding species also, sometimes form rows. z I 86 COLEOPTERA The antennal club is not very large, so that the difference between it and the ninth joint is not so well marked as usual, though plainly visible; the body is larger, and the tibiae much stouter, and fringed with fine setse. Length, if line; breadth, J. Described from one example found at Tairua. 329. A. fervidulus, n.s. Rather narrow, moderately convex. Head granulated rather finely, with a transverse impression in front, it is reddish, with fine pale setae disposed over its surface. Thorax about as long as broad, the disc transversely convex, the sides widened, with two deep excisions forming three lobes, the anterior about half the length of the side with an excision behind, the middle one smaller, very narrow, the posterior very small ; the front and base are rounded, the former deeply hollowed behind each eye, the angle being acute and prominent ; its surface is granulated, and has some irregular depressions bordered by slightly-elevated, irregular, curved ridges. The elytra are oblong, trans- versely convex, the base sinuous and as broad as the thorax, they are sub-parallel, with serrate margins ; each elytron is longitudinally divided into four distinct spaces by means of three slightly depressed punctured lines, there are two basal elevations, and their whole surface is so densely covered with setse as to render their sculpture indistinct ; they are of a bright infuscate red, with small fuscous lateral spots near the middle, and their clothing is yellow ; the thorax is similarly coloured. The tibia are finely hispid. Length, ij line. I found my unique example at Tairua. 330. A. punctipenniS, n.s. ^ This species might, at first sight, be mistaken for A. fervidulus, which it closely resembles, but the elytral sculpture will be sufficient to distinguish it from that species. Each elytron is regularly punctured, but not furrowed longitudinally, and bears five small tufts of fine setse of a much paler colour than the rest of the surface, probably concealing small tubercles ; there is a large triangular space near the side formed of small fuscous patches, and the rest of the surface is of a pale rufo-testaceous colour. The head and thorax also are brightly coloured. Length, ij line. Of this species, I possess only the single individual which I found at Tairua. Ulonotus. Eric hs on. Mentum quadrate, sub-equilateral. Ligula horny, narrowed and ciliated in front. Internal lobe of the jaws terminated by a horny hook, and ciliated inwardly ; the external ciliated at the end. Palpi short, last joint of the labial oval and pointed ; that of the maxillary securi- form. Mandibles bifid at their extremity. Labrum transversal, rounded OF NEW ZEALAND. 187 in front Head only half immersed in the thorax, uneven, elevated near antennal insertion ; epistome sinuated in front ; antennal furrows short, rather deep and oblique; eyes rather large, oval, prominent. Antenna retractile, moderately stout, eleven-jointed, pubescent ; basal joint cylindrical, stout, second to fifth obconical, sixth to eighth sub- globular; joints nine to eleven forming a rather large club, the first obconical-like, not broader than long, the second strongly transversal, third large, almost orbicular. Prothorax uneven, widely dilated and indented laterally, disc convex, the frontal portion prominent. Elytra moderately convex, parallel, margined and denticulated laterally. Legs rather short ; tibia filiform, without terminal spurs ; the three first joints of the tarsi equal, pilose underneath. Prosternal process very short, rounded at the end. Abdominal segments entire. Body oblong, moderately convex, parallel, rough, often squamose. The above has been epitomized from Lacordaire's diagnosis of the genus Endophlwus, and his remarks on Erichson's Ulonotus (Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. \\., p. 359). 331. U. antarctiCUS, White. (Bolitophagus); Voy. Er. Terr., Ins. , p. 12. Oblong, moderately convex transversely; rich reddish-brown, antennae and legs red. The antenna are about as long as the head and thorax, finely pilose, with the third joint longest. The head is covered with small granules, and is depressed behind. Thorax transverse, disc transversely convex ; the outline of the explanated sides is a gradual curve ; there are four lobes to each, the posterior, which is the smallest, forms the hind angle ; the surface is covered with small granules, and there are two interrupted, irregular ridges on the dorsum. The elytra are oblong, transversely convex, as wide as the prothorax, the sides sub- parallel and serrate to beyond the middle, from thence rounded, with several short sinuations ; each elytron bears nine rows of rather coarse punctures, and three discoidal rows of tubercles, the rest of the surface being more or less uneven. The elytra, and elevated portions of the thorax, are clothed with yellowish hairs, which are most conspicuous on the raised portions. Legs finely pilose. Length, 3 lines. The above description is from a specimen in my own collection, obtained at Tairua. 332. U. discedens, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., April, 1877. Fusco-niger, antennis tarsisque rufescentibus, illarum clava fusca ; pro- thorace elytris angustiore, angulis anterioribus acutis, lateribus sinuatis, pone medium contractis, superficie leviter insequali, opaca, leviter granulata, setis (vel squamulis) minutis parcius vestita; elytris sat nitidis, crenato-striatis, maculis vagis setarum cineracearum vestitis; pedibus gracilibus, fere nudis. Long., 5-6 mm. About the size of Ulonotus antarcticus, White, and rather closely allied to that species in structure, but departing greatly from it in its appearance, owing to the sub-nude surface which is destitute of tubercu- l88 COLEOPTERA lar elevations. The antenna?, are rather slender, and terminate in a rather elongate three-jointed club. The thorax has the front margin a good deal emarginate on each side behind the eyes, and the front angles slender and acute ; it increases in width from the front angles to behind the middle, the sides being slightly bisinuate in front of the broadest part, from there it is much narrower to the base, the hind angles being extremely indistinct and ill defined. The elytra show ten rows of punctures, the external indistinct, each puncture is connected with the following one by a fine short raised line ; they are clothed with a scanty and very short ashy pubescence, arranged so as to give a spotted appearance. The under surface is nearly bare of pubescence. Found on the West Coast by Mr. C. M. Wakefield. 333. TJ. brouni, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. U. oblongus, piceus, supra variegatus, insequalis (et in elytris tuberculatus), subtus setulis brevissimis tenuissimisque adspersus ; prothorace lateribus bis indentatis ; antennis, tibiis, tarsisque rufo-ferrugineis, clava, tibiisque in medio nigrescentibus. Long, corp., 4^ mm. This species is very closely allied to U. viridipictus, Woll., but is larger, and has the indentations at the sides of the thorax considerably deeper, and the setae of the under surface much finer. The surface of the thorax and elytra is very similar in the two species (the green nodules of U. viridipictus being, I judge, not constant in colour) ; the 1 surface of the thorax is very uneven, but still without distinct nodules ; the elytra bear numerous nodules, which, however, are not very distinct, and their colour is a patchwork of sober green and grey, with a little black intermixed. Three individuals sent from Tairua by Captain T. Broun. 334- U. Viridipictus, Wollaston. (Tarphiomimetes). Oblong, variegated with fuscous and griseous, with about eight green tubercular elevations on the elytral disc, antennae and tarsi infuscate-red, the club fuscous. The head is fuscous, covered with minute tubercles. The thorax is transverse, the disc transversely elevated, sides explanated, with a slight excision at the middle, and a much less obvious one behind ; there is a dorsal depressed line, on each side of which the surface is more or less tubercular; it is clothed with yellowish depressed setae. Elytra oblong, base obliquely truncated, sides parallel and indis- tinctly serrate ; on each elytron there are three sinuous rows of punctures, the outer abbreviated ; these follow the direction of lines of golden hair-like scales, which render the green nodules on the disc very conspicuous ; the sides are indistinctly sculptured and variegated. The legs are infuscate-red, the tibia bearing externally some short setae. Length, if line. 1 have not been able to obtain a copy of Mr. Wollaston's de- scription, but the above, I think, will enable the species to be recognized. It will, of course, be understood, that I suppose the specimen I have just described to be Mr. Wollaston's species, as I do not know of any other similar form. OF NEW ZEALAND. 189 335. U. asper, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. U. piceo-ferrugineus, marginibus dilutioribus, antennis pedibusque rufis ; oblongus, sub-depressus ; prothoracis lateribus trilobatis, lobis duobus posterioribus angustis, et bene separatis ; elytris crebre asperatis, ante apicem tuberculis nonnullis sat elevatis. Long, corp., 3^ mm. Antennce, including the club, red. Thorax transversely convex, with the surface rough, and showing some indistinct depressions ; the front angles acute and prominent ; at the sides in the middle is a broad and deep indentation, and in front of the hind angles there is a second rather smaller indentation ; the part separating these two indentations is narrow ; and the third or posterior lateral lobe is, though very promi- nent, very narrow. The elytra are pitchy in colour, with the base and the margins pitchy ; their surface is very dull, and is densely covered with very rough granules, and a little before the apex there are three or four not very distinct tubercles on each ; the lateral margin is finely and densely serrated. The legs are entirely red ; and the under surface is nearly destitute of any pubescence or scales. This species in its form resembles Tarphiomimus indentatus, Woll. ; but it cannot be associated with that species on account of the minute basal joints of the tarsi. It much resembles a small Endophlceus spinosulus ; and, as in that species, the surface on its protected parts is covered with a peculiar pale exudation. Tairua. A single individual sent by Capt. Broun. 336. U. integer, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., April, 1877. Ob- longus, piceus, supra fusco griseoque variegatus ; prothorace inaequali sed haud noduloso, elytrorum latitudine, lateribus rotundatis, in medio tantum obsoletissime excisis; elytris densius vestitis, haud vel vix nodulosis ; antennis tibiisque rufis, illis clava nigricante, his squamulis griseis et fuscis vestitis. Long, corp., vix 4 mm. This species is intermediate between U. viridipictus and U. law- soni, Woll. ; it differs from the former by its less nodulose elytra, and the almost interrupted curve of the side of the thorax, and from the latter by its thorax being less narrowed in front, its more uneven upper surface, the broader club of its antennae, and its clothed and variegated tibiae. The only individual I have seen was given me by Mr. C. M. Wake- field, and was found, I believe, at Christchurch. 337. U. lawsoni, Wollaston. (Tarphiomimetes). This insect is unknown to me by description or otherwise. Dr. Sharp, who refers to it (Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876, /. 18), says: — "This species may also be at present classed in the genus Ulonotus, though it is aberrant, from the sides of the thorax being without notches." 338. U. aberrans, n.s. Rather elongate and narrow, slightly convex, variegated ; the general ground-colour in one specimen is testa- 1 90 COLEOPTERA ceous, in the other dark brown, the sides and front of the thorax, and spots on the elytra, particularly near the shoulders, paler ; palpi, tarsi, and antennae red, with the club infuscate, legs reddish, with some brown. Head transversely impressed in front, finely granulated, with a few, fine, depressed, yellow setae. Thorax about as long as broad, with moderately explanated sides, slightly, but widely, incurved at the middle and serrate, front angles prominent, posterior nearly rectangular; its surface finely granulated, and bearing on each side of the middle two more or less obvious tubercular elevations, giving the dorsal space a depressed aspect, there are two others near the base, so that there appears to be a fovea in front of the scutellum, it is clothed like the head, but the setae are most evident on the elevated spots. The elytra are elongate, transversely convex, parallel ; they seem, at first sight, to be striate, but, when carefully examined, it is seen that this appearance is caused by rows of shining, interrupted, granular elevations, and there are six nodules on the third, fifth, and seventh interstices, these however do not accurately correspond. Third antennal joint twice as long as fourth. Length, 2-2^ lines ; breadth, f . I found three specimens, two at Tairua, one at Whangarei Heads. I sent one to Dr. Sharp who informed me it was not U. lawsoni; I think, however, it must be a nearly allied, but aberrant form. 339. U. atratUS, n.s. Oblong, black, the sides of the thorax, a spot near the middle of each elytron at the side, and four smaller ones (two on each) along the base, white ; antennae and tarsi dark-red. The basal and second joints of the antenna are stout and cylindric, only the apex of the former visible from above ; third rather longer, but more slender than second ; joints five to eight about equal ; club distinct. Head granulated. The thorax rather longer than broad, disc transverse- ly convex, outwardly curved anteriorly ; the sides are explanated, with a large frontal lobe which has an indentation near the middle, a small one behind the middle, and a third, also small, which forms the pos- terior angle ; the base in its central portion is closely applied to the elytra, but recedes from them towards the hind lobes ; the surface is uneven, there being a large dorsal depression, and a much smaller one near the scutellum, three tubercles near each side of the central line, the rest of the surface bears many small granules. The elytra are oblong, a little wider than the thorax, the sides parallel to beyond the middle, from thence rounded, with the apices somewhat divergent ; the rounded posterior part is tubercular, the rest of the margins, though without distinct indentations, are rather uneven ; there is an irregularly formed tubercle on each side of the suture near the base, and several large rounded elevations are distributed over their surface. The whole surface of the body is more or less granulated, and the tibiae are ciliated with fine setae. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, f . I found one example only at Tairua. OF NEW ZEALAND. 19 1 340. U. tuberculatus, n.s. Body short, very convex, piceous, partially covered with fine, sub-depressed, yellow setae, and erect fuscous setae. Antenna with the two basal joints stout, the second short, third longest, eighth a little larger than seventh, club large, they are sparsely pubescent. Head granulated, labrum prominent, eyes convex. Prothorax rather transverse, disc transversely convex, sides dilated in the form of two lobes ; the anterior lobe very much larger than the other, narrowed at its base, forming a prominent sub-acute front angle, the posterior obliquely excised behind, with the hind part directed backwards, leaving a short, deep emargination between it and the discoidal portion, for the reception of a small basal lobe of the elytra ; the upper surface is a little uneven and granulated, with the coarse erect setae almost arranged in two rows. The elytra are as wide as the thorax, short, with the base a little emarginated ; the humeral angles are oblique, almost obsolete, but the side, just behind the basal line, is produced in the form of a porrected protuberance, the sides are nearly parallel but crenate, and they are rounded and very declivous behind ; there are two, almost compressed basal tubercles, eight obvious rounded elevations above, and some smaller ones near the sides and apex, and a few punctures are visible near the base. The antennae, tarsi, and palpi are red, the tibiae finely setose. Length, 2-4- lines ; breadth, ii. One example found at Tairua. This and the following species might, I think, be associated together in a distinct genus intermediate between Ulonotus and Syncalus. 341. U. insignis, n.s. Differs from U. tuberculatus in the form of the sides of the thorax, and base of the elytra. The lateral lobes of the prothorax touch each other, leaving between them and the central part a large cavity so that the side has the appear- ance of having been pierced through, the hind lobe is obtusely biden- tate, the protuberances being directed backwards ; the base of the elytra is subtruncate, with two porrected protuberances near each side, the outer is the larger, may be said to form the shoulder, and almost touches the outer portion of the posterior lobe of the thorax, the inner one meets the corresponding tooth of the thoracic lobe, so that between the bases of the thorax and elytra near each side there are two perfora- tions, the external much larger than the inner one. The upper-surface generally is similar to that of U. tuberculatus ; it is less dull, more reddened, the elytral elevations are less distinct, and there are several interrupted rows of punctures on the elytra. The fine yellow setae are almost entirely confined to the more eleva- ted portions, the erect fuscous setae to the sides, and the tibiae are finely ciliated. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, ij. Two specimens corresponding with the above description were found near Whangarei Heads. Besides these, I have several others measuring one and a half in length by one in breadth, presenting slight differences 1 Q2 COLEOPTERA in sculpture and colouration, but though they may prove to belong to a distinct species, I, at present, consider them merely varieties. The sculpture and colour are often obscured by an exudation of sappy- matter. 342. U. salebrosus, n.s. Body short, convex, piceous, clothed with fine yellow setae, legs and antennae reddish. Antenna pubescent, their basal joint stout, second shorter but stout, third not much longer than second, slender, joints four to seven sub-equal, eighth a little broader than seventh, club large. The form of the prothorax is somewhat similar to that of the pre- ceding species, the hind lobe, however, is narrow, not contiguous to the anterior, and is placed at some distance from the base, leaving an evi- dent gap between it and the elytra, and on the main part of the thorax there is a very small lobe, or tooth, directed backwards and appearing to form the hind angle ; the disc is much more elevated, with an irregularly formed ridge on each side of the middle, and sub-depressed longitu- dinally between these. The elytra are short and convex, as wide as the thorax, rough, with oblique shoulders, the sides are somewhat protuber- ant in front, and on each there are two somewhat compressed basal tubercles, and several smaller ones irregularly disposed over the surface, the most conspicuous being two behind. The head, thorax, and the base and sides of the elytra are rather densely covered with fine yellow setae, but there are no coarse, upright setae, and the legs are similarly clothed. Length, if line ; breadth, i . I have two specimens which I found at Tairua. Bitoma. Herbst. = Ditoma, Illig. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 363. Mentum transversely quadrate. Ligula short, slightly hollowed in front, ciliated at each side. Inner lobe of the jaws small, furnished at the end with bent hairs ; the outer larger and wider, rounded at its extremity, with this part ciliated. Last joint of the labial palpi twice as large as the second, oval, and truncated at the end ; that of the maxil- lary longer than the two preceding joints, and a little attenuated. Man- dibles bifid. Labrum distinct. Head nearly quadrate, rounded at the front angles ; epistome slightly sinuate. Antenna eleven-jointed, first globular ; second of the same form, but smaller ; joints three to nine gradually decrease ; tenth and eleventh forming a rather stout club. Eyes rather large, slightly prominent. Prothorax quadrate, slightly elongated, sub-parallel, emarginated in front, slightly rounded at its base, the sides margined. Elytra elongate, parallel, depressed above. Legs short, femora a little incrassated, tibia linear and terminating with two small spurs ; the three first joints of the tarsi short, decreasing gradually. All the abdominal segments hollowed on the hinder edge. Body elon- gate and depressed. 343. B. insularis, White; Voy.Er. Terr., Ins., p. 18. Head and thorax deep brown, thorax on each side with parallel keels, and two OF NEW ZEALAND. 193 curved raised lines in the middle behind ; each elytron with four longi- tudinal ridges and two rows of largish punctures between each, elytra palish brown, with a large dark brown triangular mark on the base as wide as the elytra, and a few spots of different sizes. Length, if lines. NOTE. — This is the most common species of the genus. 344. B. vicina, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. B. fusca, capite thoraceque brunneo-testaceis, elytris testaceis, antennis pedibusque runs ; prothorace inyequali, haud costato ; elytris minus dis- tincte costatis, lateribus apiceque fusco-signatis. Long, corp., 3! mm. Antenna reddish, the ninth joint scarcely larger than the preceding one, the tenth very broad and transverse, eleventh large, nearly as broad as the tenth. Head of a brownish colour, rugose, without distinct im- pressions. Thorax a good deal narrower than the elytra, not quite so long as broad, nearly straight at the sides, the front angles prominent ; the surface bears some irregular elevations, so that it appears to be oc- cupied by large irregular depressions ; in sculpture it is similar to the head. Elytra rather depressed, of a testaceous colour, with some ill- defined darker marks near the sides, and a larger and more distinct one just before the apex; each elytron bears three or four costse, and between these is coarsely sculptured ; but the sculpture is made indistinct by some short rigid setae. Legs reddish ; tarsi rather long and slender. OBS. — Though this species at first sight is extremely similar to Bi- toma insularis, White, yet it is readily distinguished therefrom by the absence of the distinct costse of that species. Tairua (Captain Broun). 345. B. distans, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. B. nigro-fusca, opaca, griseo-setosa, elytris rufo-maculatis, pedibus fusco- rufis ; prothorace fere sequali, haud costata, elytris duplo angustiore ; his fortiter punctatis, haud costatis. Long, corp., 4 mm. Antenna blackish red, with the two joints of the club black. Thorax rather longer than broad, greatly narrower than the elytra, slightly curved at the sides, the front angles acute but only slightly prominent ; the surface very opaque and obsoletely sculptured, without distinct ele- vations or depressions, but with grey setae arranged in an irregular manner, so as to give a good deal the appearance of depressions between them. Elytra elongate, less dull than the front parts, of a blackish colour, with numerous large but indistinct reddish marks, punctured with rows of crenate punctures, and with the alternate interstices very indistinctly elevated ; the setae rather long and distinct, though not abundant. Underside blackish, very dull. Legs infuscate red. Also sent by Captain Broun from Tairua. 346. B. rugOSa, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. B. fusca, griseo et albido variegata, antennis pedibusque rufescentibus ; All I 94 COLEOPTERA prothorace sub-quadrato, basin versus angustato, elytris fere duplo angus- tiore, inaequali ; elytris rugosis. Long, corp., 2-2 £ mm. Antenna reddish ; joints three to nine slender, tenth abruptly larger, strongly transverse ; eleventh large, quite as broad as the tenth. Head rather short, rather strongly constricted behind to form the neck, rugose. Thorax small, widest at the front angles, gradually narrowed towards the base, the front angles acute ; the surface rugose, and occupied by several ill-defined large impressions. Elytra uneven, their sculpture coarse but indistinct, and their pubescence or setae variegated, its most conspicuous parts being some small, white, slightly elevated tubercles. Legs reddish ; underside nearly black. OBS. — The facies of this little species is very different from the other species of the genus I know, owing, I think, chiefly to the form of the thorax; but the general points of structure seem to be those of the genus to which I have assigned the species. The European Xylolcemus fasciculatits is, I judge, according to Duval, similar in appearance to this species ; and though B. rugosa does not possess the peculiarly slender basal antennal joints of Xylolczmus, yet it is probable that it may be ultimately considered to be as much allied to Xylolcemus as to Bitoma crenata. Tairua (Captain Broun). 347. B. nana, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. B. fusco-testacea, supra testacea, elytris (praesertim in lateribus) fusco-macu- latis ; prothorace basin versus angustato, lateribus serratis ; elytris aequa- liter scabrosis. Long, corp., if mm. AntenncB with joints three to nine small, tenth and eleventh large. Head short, yellowish, quite rough and dull. Thorax much narrower than the elytra, a good deal narrowed towards the base, the sides coarsely serrate, the front angles not acute ; it is yellowish in colour, rough and dull, and with very indistinct large impressions. Elytra yellowish, with some indistinct dark marks on the middle, and a large one covering most of the side ; their sculpture is very indefinite, but consists apparently of regular rows of coarse punctures, the interstices between which are narrow and interrupted ; and they are hispid with short erect setae. The legs are yellowish, short and stout ; the femora somewhat infuscate. This minute species in size and form much suggests a Latridius. It appears, however, to be closely allied to B. rugosa, but is very readily distinguished by the pale colour and the more ragged sides of the thorax. A single specimen, sent from Tairua, by Captain Broun. 348. B. distincta, n.s. Body oblong, comparatively broad, transversely convex ; colour obscure black, pubescence variegated. Antennce piceous, except the two basal joints, which are red and rather stout ; ninth a little larger than eighth ; tenth abruptly larger than the preceding, transverse ; eleventh large. Maxillary palpi stout, piceous. Head finely granulated. The prothorax is about as long as it is broad, OF NEW ZEALAND. 195 transversely convex, sides slightly explanated, and not very perceptibly serrate ; front angles prominent, the base obliquely rounded ; its surface is finely granulated ; the disc is rather uneven, with a dorsal depression, and some irregularly formed costse and intervening depressions, none of which, however, are very well defined. The elytra are oblong, trans- versely convex, and about as wide as the thorax ; each bears eight rows of punctures, which are arranged in duplicate ; the interstices between the first and second, third and fourth, and fifth and sixth, are narrow, and are finely hispid, with griseous hair-like setae ; the alternate inter- stices are much broader, dull black, and bear from four to six rounded patches of short white pubescence ; margins hispid. The legs are piceous, and finely hispid. Length, ij line. Of this distinctly-marked species, I found only one specimen at Tairua. The form is evidently abnormal ; but it does not exhibit any prominent structural characters which would exclude it from association with the immediately preceding species. It should precede B. rugosa in the list. 349. B. diSCOidea, n.s. Body obscure red, densely clothed with minute yellowish-grey scales; antenna piceous (in one example fuscous), with the basal joint clear red ; club distinct, the tenth joint transverse, almost cup-shaped, the eleventh rounded. Head with two rather large, not very deep, almost confluent depressions in front ; its sculpture is evidently fine, but almost entirely concealed by the clothing. The thorax is about as long as it is broad, in front as wide as the elytra, and narrowed posteriorly ; its apex is outwardly curved ^at the middle, and emarginated behind the eyes, but the front angles *are not porrected, and rather obtuse ; the disc is transversely convex, so that the sides appear dilated, and ragged, but not at all lobed as in Ulonotus, or dis- tinctly serrate ; the base is rounded towards the sub-acute hind angles ; the disc is uneven, with curved and angular lines and intervening depressions, the depressed parts and sides are, apparently, very finely granulated. The elytra are oblong, with a somewhat flattened disc, and compressed sides ; the space from the base to the posterior declivity, is covered with minute yellowish-grey scales, and this discoidal portion bears twelve striae, which seem to be punctured ; two basal, elongate elevations, near the middle, and one at each shoulder, but none of them greatly elevated ; and six small tubercular elevations behind ; the scutel- lar region is depressed ; the sides are piceous, the apex infuscate. The legs are infuscate-red, and finely setose. Length, nearly i J line. I found two specimens at VVhangarei Heads ; in one, the elytra are not so distinctly marked as in the more perfect specimen. The species should be placed after B. nana. Coxelus. Latreille (Ztegl. ) ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Colcop., Tom. ii.,/. 361. Mentum quadrate, somewhat transversal. Ligula rounded in front and bordered with long hairs. Lobes of \hejaws horny, the internal 196 COLEOPTERA small, furnished internally and apically with bent hairs ; the external of the same length, ciliated inwardly and at the end truncated. Last joint of the labial palpi elongate, somewhat ovate, and acuminate ; that of the maxillary thickened and obtuse. Mandibles bifid at apex. Labrum transversal. Head sub-quadrate ; the epistome slightly hollowed. An- tennal furrows rather indistinct, short, and oblique. Antenna robust, their first and second joints thicker and longer than the following ones : third to sixth obconical, decreasing; seventh to ninth sub-globular; tenth and eleventh forming a small club. Eyes rounded, large, and rather prominent. Prothorax rather convex on the disc, emarginate in front, narrowed behind, the sides in front dilated and finely indented. Scutel- lum punctiform. Elytra short, oval. Legs short ; femora a little incras- sated ; tibia cylindrical, without terminal spurs ; the three basal joints of the tarsi short, equal, pubescent below. Prosternum projecting. Body oblong, furnished with hairs above. 350. 0. dubius, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. C. oblongus, angustulus, parallelus, piceus, antennis pedibusque rufis, supra dense breviterque hispidulus, sub-variegatus, subtus breviter griseo- setosus ; tibiis extus hispidulis. Long, corp., 2\ mm. Antenna short, red, eleven-jointed, the basal joint scarcely visible from above ; second a good deal larger than the following ones ; third small, but distinctly longer than the following joints; the fourth to eighth being small, ninth small but transverse, tenth broad and transverse, eleventh short and not quite so broad as the tenth. Eyes bearing a few short coarse setae? Thorax about as long as broad, nearly as broad as the elytra, only slightly narrowed behind, and the sides very little curved towards the front angles ; the surface a little uneven, bearing short coarse setae or scale-like hairs ; the lateral margins densely fringed with such setae. Elytra apparently rather coarsely and closely sculptured, but their sculpture rendered indistinct by the dense short setae with which they are clothed ; these setae are a little variegated in colour ; there are no tubercles or depressions. Head with rather long cavities beneath, directed backwards, so as to be parallel along the inner margin of the eyes ; sides of the thorax near the front angles slightly depressed, so as to indicate the rudiments of cavities for the protection of the antennae. Legs red ; tibiae armed externally with fine short setae. OBS. — This species departs somewhat from the European Coxelus pictus, by the more elongate antennal cavities and by the slightly concave front part of the surface of the undersides of the thorax ; but its general structure seems to be so similar to that of the European species, that I think it would be premature to characterize it at present as a distinct genus. Sent both from Auckland and Tairua by Mr. Lawson and Captain Broun. 351. C. SimiliS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. C. oblongus, angustulus, parallelus, piceus, antennis pedibusque rufis, OF NEW ZEALAND. 197 supra dense breviterque hispidulus, vix variegatus ; tibiis extus breviter pubescentibus. Long, corp., 2\ mm. This species is extremely closely allied to C. dubius, and only differs therefrom, so far as I can see, by the following characters : — The antenna and legs are a little stouter; and the tibia, instead of bearing externally coarse setae such as are seen on the elytra, bear only a few fine hairs ; the base of the thorax is less depressed, so that the outline at the junction with the elytra seems less interrupted. Sent from Auckland by Mr. Lawson. 352. C. robustus, n.s. Oblong, transversely convex, rather broad ; piceous, legs and antennae red ; very sparingly clothed with sub-decum- bent yellowish setae, the margins ciliated with erect fuscous setae. Head finely granulated ; eyes very prominent. Prothorax large, quadrate, almost transverse ; the sides almost straight, being indistinctly narrowed poste- riorly, and very slightly rounded in front ; the base has a depression at each side, but the middle is closely adapted to the elytra ; the surface is without depressions, and is covered with small rounded granules. The elytra are oblong, with sub-parallel sides, the scutellar and humeral regions are depressed, and there are two rounded impressions in front of the middle ; their sculpture is rugose, consisting of short, transverse elevations. The femora are inflated, and the tibia externally arcuated, and ciliated with short protuberant setae. The ninth antennal joint is distinctly larger than the eighth. Length, ij; breadth, f line. This species is allied to C. dubtus, but is longer and much broader ; the sculpture of the thorax of C. similis is quite different, there being five more or less distinct depressions on the disc. I found one example at Whangarei Heads. Acosmetus. Nov. gen. This genus is established for the reception of species intermediate between Coxelus and Syncalus. Body oblong, or oblong-oval, transversely convex. Head sub-quad- rate, obliquely narrowed in front, epistome truncate ; it is immersed up Ib the eyes. Mentum quadrangular, a little broader than long. Ligula rounded in front, ciliated. Labial palpi very small ; the maxillary stout, terminal joint obtuse-ovate, somewhat truncated at the extremity. Labrum transverse, ciliated. Mandibles stout, bifid at apex. Eyes rounded, prominent, coarsely facetted. Antennal furrows well-marked, prolonged along inner side of the eyes. Antenna inserted below, in front of the eyes, eleven-jointed, club three-jointed, not so long as head and thorax ; basal joint large, sub-cylindric ; second stout, sub-monili- form ; third elongate, slender at base, nearly twice as long as second; fourth elongate, snorter than third ; joints five to eight as stout as the 198 COLEOPTERA fourth, about equal to one another, sub-globular ; club large, two first joints transverse, the apical obtusely rounded. Prothorax transverse, disc convex, sides explanated and entire ; apex excised near each side behind the eyes, with prominent angles ; base obtusely lobed in the middle, sinuated towards the acute rectangular angles. Elytra as wide as thorax, sub-oblong, transversely convex. Legs moderate ; femora a little inflated; tibia nearly straight, compressed, their apical spurs short; tarsi elongate, pilose beneath, their last joint longer than the other three ; claws stout. Prosternal process rather broad ; metasternum short, obtusely angled between the middle coxae ; first ventral segment large, obtusely pro- duced in front ; fourth not much shorter than second. All the coxes about equidistant. Epipleura broad, attenuated posteriorly. 353- A. OblongUS, n.s. Fuscous, setose, oblong, convex, covered with an exudation which conceals the sculpture. Antenna red, the basal joint pitchy. Head closely covered with minute granules or tubercles ; labrum prominent. Thorax transverse, disc convex, the sides behind nearly straight, in front narrowed, hind angles almost rectangular, the anterior prolonged as far as the eyes ; its surface bears many minute tubercular elevations, it is transversely depressed near the base, and this basal line has three or fou"r punctiform impressions. The elytra are transversely convex, and declivous behind, with rectangular shoulders ; they are connate, and bear rows of rather large but not deep punctures. The legs are infuscate, the tibiae hispid, tarsi red. The body is more or less covered with fine, yellowish, and long, erect, fuscous setse. Length, 2 \ lines ; breadth, i £. I found this species near Whangarei Heads. 354. A. granulatllS, n>s- Oblong, fuscous, setose. Antenna dark-red, the basal and second joints stout, the second the shorter and sub-quadrate ; third about as long as fourth and fifth, slender at the base ; joints four to eight decrease in length ; club distinct, ninth and tenth joints transverse, the former a little produced inwardly, eleventh large, obtusely rounded. Head closely covered with granules ; eyes large, convex. The prothorax is rather large, yet transverse, its disc moderately convex, without prominent elevations ; the sides are not quite straight behind, and are narrowed in front ; front angles produced and acute, the posterior form right-angles ; base sinuate near the sides ; the surface is almost entirely covered with rather large rounded but flattened granules, which are most obvious on the most elevated portion; there is an indistinct, almost smooth, dorsal line, and a transverse one near the base, which is depressed, with indications of punctures ; the clothing consists of fine short yellow hair-like scales intermingled with erect fuscous setae. The elytra are oblong, their sides almost parallel to beyond the middle, and from thence rounded, with rectangular shoulders; they are convex, soldered together, and each bears nine rows of punc- tures, those nearest the margin coarsest ; their clothing is similar to that OF NEW ZEALAND. 199 of the thorax. The legs are reddish, and the tibiae are ciliated with pallid setae. Length, 2! lines ; breadth, il. I found one example, quite recently, at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. It is well differentiated from C. oblongus by the flattened"" granules on its prothorax. Group— COLYDIUXE. Posterior coxa contiguous. First abdominal segment larger than the others. Last joint of fat palpi not aciculate. Enarsus. Pascoe ; Journ. of Entom., ii.; 444, 1866. Caput retractum. Oculi subrotundati. Antenna 1 1 -articulate, subpilosae, clava triarticulata. Palpi maxillares sensim crassiores. Mentum quadratum. Labium valde transversum. Maxillce lobo interiore apice hamato. Prothorax medio elevatus, lateribus dilatatus, apice fortiter sinuatus. Elytra convexa, rugosa, sub-quadrata, apice late rotundata. Pedes modice elongati ; tibia filiformes, inermes, ciliatae ; tarsi graciles, articulis tribus basalibus sequalibus, subtus pilosis. Corpus amplum, rugosum, marginibus ciliatum. Allied to Rechodes, Er., but the prothorax and elytra ciliated at their margins, not serrated, the tibiae also ciliated, and the maxillary palpi scarcely securiform, The genus contains one of the finest species among the Colydiidca, and is perhaps even more like Asida and Byrsax among the Heteromera than Rechodes. I owe my specimen to the kindness of Robert Bakewell, Esq. 355. E. bakewellii, Pascoe; Journ. of Entom., ii., 445, 1866. E. fuscus, squamosus, indumento terreno-griseo tectus. Dark brown, closely covered with a greyish brownish-grey secretion, and with short, erect, more or less scattered scales, head deeply immersed in the prothorax, forming a nearly continuous line with the dilated margins of the latter ; prothorax with a double gibbosity above the head, the dilated margins with two deep pits on each side ; sciitellum round ; elytra slightly margined, deeply foveate, the suture raised in the middle, posteriorly abruptly declining to the apex, the declivity with three large callosities on each side ; body beneath, and legs with a dull rusty-brown tomentum. Length, 4 lines. New Zealand. 356. E. wakefieldi, Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., Jan., 1877, /. 190. Indumento fusco tectus, supra valde rugosus, prothorace basi utrinque excisione profunda. 2OO COLEOPTERA Long., 9 mm. ; lat. elytrorum, 4^ mm. This species is just the same length as E. bakewellii, Pascoe, but is considerably narrower, the latter species being about 5^ mm. across the elytra ; in sculpture and clothing the two species are almost identical, but E. wakefieldi has the excision of each side of the base of the thorax considerably longer and narrower. This fine species of Colydiida was found by Mr. Wakefield at Peel Forest, March, 1874. 357. E. rudiS, Sharp ; Entom. Mon. Mag., Jan., 1877, /. 191. Indumenta fusco tectus, supra valde rugosus, prothorace basi utrinque excisione profunda. Long., 6 1 mm. ; lat. elytrorum, 4 mm. This species differs from E. wakefieldi by the smaller size and shorter form, and its considerably shorter metasternum. From E. bake- ivellii its much smaller size and the deeper emarginations at the base of the thorax readily distinguish it. Though the three forms are so very similar to one another, I think it most likely they will prove to be dis- tinct, and not one variable species, though only the examination of a number of individuals can render this decision satisfactory. Christchurch, found by Mr. Wakefield. 358. E. COntractifrons, n.s. This species is very much like the typical one in sculpture, clothing, and colouration, but differs from it in the form of the thorax, which is almost conical, being considerably, but gradually, narrowed in front, with prominent, sub-porrected anterior angles ; the sides are less explanated, the disc sloping more gradually towards them, and, though there is the usual transverse ridge at each side, there is only one cavity, that is behind, not very deep, and the frontal portion is gradually depressed but not concave; the base is deeply bisinuated as in E. bakewellii. The antenna are red, slender, and finely pilose, the third joint longer than the second. The legs are red, and the external edge of the tibiae is ciliated with setae. Length, 2| lines ; breadth, ij. I found one of this species and three of E. bakewellii at Tairua. 1 have examined twenty-one specimens of this genus with great care, in the hope of being able to find some corresponding with E. wakefieldi, and E. rudis; these specimens were sent to me by Captain Hutton, from Otago, and Professor Haast, of Christchurch, they differ from one another, more or less, in size, and this is usually accompanied by a slight difference in form, but only in degree, so that there seems to be nothing to warrant their separation as distinct species. Syncalus. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. Corpus crassum, convexum, setosum. Antenna n-articulatae, clava triarticulata ; retractiles. Prothorax lateribus subtus impressis. Coxes sat distantes. Tarsi 4-articulati, articulo basali sat elongato, subtus setoso. Facies generis Tarphii. OF NEW ZEALAND. 2OI I propose this generic name for two species which have extremely the appearance of Tarphius, but differ therefrom by the three-jointed antennal club, and the more elongate basal joint of the tarsi. I have little doubt that these insects have the habits of Tarphius, and will require to be sought among the dead leaves and decaying vegetable matter of the New Zealand woods and forests. The two species before me, though they look extremely like one another at first sight, show on examination structural differences that leave me no doubt that numerous other species will be found in New Zealand. Enarsus bakewellii, Pascoe, is a very interesting allied form ; but its appearance indicates very different habits, its tarsi have the second and third joints much more developed, and I believe the trophi will show important differences. 359. S. OptatUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. S. oblongo-ovalis, convexus, piceus, antennis pedibusque ruffs ; setis elonga- tis, erectis adspersus, et cum pube depressa insequaliter vestitus ; tibiis setosis. Long, corp., 4^ mm. Antenna; short, red, with the basal joints pitchy ; first joint elongate and exposed; third longer, but much more slender than second; fourth a good deal shorter than third, but longer than fifth ; eighth small, but transverse ; ninth and tenth abruptly broader ; ninth not quite so broad as tenth, both of them strongly transverse ; eleventh joint large, about as broad as tenth. Labrum large and exposed ; last joint of maxillary palpi elongate and rather slender. Antennal cavities directed straight backwards along the inner margin of the eye. Eyes large, convex, without setae. Head coarsely sculptured, so as to appear covered with flattened tubercles. Thorax with the sides a little rounded and narrowed towards the front ; the anterior angles acute and prominent ; the sides behind the middle almost straight, so that the well-marked hind angles are about rectangular ; the base on each side much sinuate ; its surface is covered with an exudation which conceals the irregularly distributed tubercular sculpture ; and it bears some erect setae. Elytra very convex, without tubercles, sprinkled with numerous long upright setae, and also bearing some fine, greyish, depressed setae, which are distributed in irregular patches; the sculpture (which apparently consists of rows of coarse punctures) is concealed by an exudation. Tibicz bearing externally a row of long setae. Tarsi with the basal joint about as long as the two following ones together ; the second and the third are small ; the fourth is slender, and rather longer than the other three together. A single mutilated individual sent by Mr. Lawson from Auckland. NOTE. — I found a specimen at Tairua, measuring 2^ lines in length. 360. S. politus, n.s. Ovate, convex, hispid, castaneous, some- what polished. Antenna short, red ; first joint long and stout ; second short, cylindric ; third long and slender ; fourth to eighth nearly equal to one another; club well-defined. Head granulate; labrum red, more Bii 202 COLEOPTERA conspicuous than in S. optatus. Thorax convex, transverse ; side margins wide, and slightly hollowed inwardly ; it is widest behind the middle, narrowed anteriorly, with prominent front angles, and slightly narrowed behind, posterior angles nearly rectangular ; the base is rounded at the middle, where it is closely applied to the elytra, and from thence outwardly sinuous ; the disc has many minute tubercles disposed over its surface, an indistinct dorsal sulcus, a row of small punctures along the base, and two large punctiform impressions behind the middle. The elytra are convex, rather smooth and shining, base sinuate, shoulders rectangular, the sides are gradually rounded, and narrowed near the apex ; each elytron bears eight rows of punctures, those nearest the suture small, the outer coarse, but the sculpture becomes irregular and obsolete near the humeral angle ; the interstices are alternately fuscous and castaneous ; their surface, as well as the sides of the prothorax, bear many setae. Legs pilose. Length, 2 lines. My unique example was found at Tairua ; it is more nearly related to the typical species than 6". hystrix, which is more broadly oval, and smaller. Considerable care will be required in discriminating between the exponents of this genus. 361. S. hystrix, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. S. breviter-ovalis, convexus, piceus, antennis pedibusque run's, setis elongatis erectis adspersus ; tibiis sine setis exsertis. Long, corp., 3^ mm. At first sight this insect seems to be exactly similar to *S. optatus, except that it is much shorter in form ; on examination, however, some very important differences are seen. The ninth joint of the antenna is here scarcely more than half as broad as the tenth, the eyes are much smaller, the last joint of the maxillary palpi is broader, and the tibia are without erect setse. I think, if the surface were denuded, it would be seen that the punctures on the elytra of S. hystrix are much coarser than in S. optatus ; for on a denuded spot I perceive one or two very coarse punctures. A single individual has been sent to me by Captain Broun, from Tairua. Epistranus. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. Corpus transversim convexum, rugosum, prothorace magno, basi ad elytra haud applicata. Caput in thoracem receptum. Antenna i i-articu- latee, clava biarticulata. Prothorax lateribus subtus valde excavatis. Tarsi subtus setosi, articulo basali quam secundus longiore. Tibia extus dense ciliatae, pro tarsorum receptione subimpressse. Coxce. pos- teriores sat distantes. Abdomen breve. The extraordinary little creature for which I propose this name has, so far as I know, no near described ally; but it displays in some respects an affinity with the Tarphii, and it should, I think, be classed in their OF NEW ZEALAND. ,203 neighbourhood. The head, by a movement of nutation, is so placed as to be protected by the front of the prosternum (as in the Histeridcz} ; and the antennae are then received into the two very large, deep, and abruptly denned excavations of the thorax. The tibiae are also a good deal modified for the protection of the tarsi ; these, when turned back, are applied along the upper face of the tibiae ; and the outer and lower edge of the tibia is very densely ciliated. The excessively coarse and peculiar sculpture is much concealed by a dense exudation, which forms a covering very difficult to remove. 362. E. lawSOni, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. E. niger, antennis pedibusque runs, tuberculato-rugosus, setis breviusculis parce adspersus. Long, corp., 2 mm. Antenna with the basal joint stout, and only its extremity visible from above ; second joint stout and rather long, cylindric ; third joint small, but more elongate than the small following joints ; ninth joint small, but yet a little produced inwardly; tenth joint broad, strongly trans- verse ; eleventh nearly as broad as tenth. Parts of the mouth small j maxillary palpi thick but very short. Eyes small, coarsely facetted. Anten- nal cavities not prolonged on underside of head. Thorax quite as long as broad, greatly narrowed behind, extremely convex transversely, especially in front ; so sculptured as to appear covered with strongly elevated tuber- cles. Elytra narrowed towards the base, so that the shoulders are quite indistinct ; sculptured in a similar manner to the thorax. Under- surface with deep pits and depressions, the ventral sutures very deep. A single specimen sent from Auckland by Mr. T. Lawson, in whose honour I have named this little species, one of the most interesting of those he has discovered. NOTE. — I found a specimen at Whangarei Heads; the insect is probably widely distributed, but rare, and difficult to find amongst the vegetable matter on which it subsists. 363. E. humeralis, n.s. Fuscous, the shoulders of elytra cream- coloured. Thorax cordate, very convex anteriorly, depressed, and con- siderably narrowed behind ; it is about as large as the elytra, has a dorsal depressed line from base to apex, and two oblique frontal foveae ; the rest of its surface is occupied by rather large elevated tubercles, and the side margins are uneven. The elytra are distinctly emarginate at the base, this incurved portion being adapted to the corresponding part of the prothorax ; the shoulders are oblique, beyond these the sides are somewhat explanated, the middle a little sinuate, and they are then rounded posteriorly ; they are convex, and their sculpture consists of regular rows of strongly-elevated tubercles, their apex bearing one distinct puncture, which gives them a somewhat flattened appearance when viewed from above, and there is a well-defined sutural depression. The body is quite nude, and free from exudation, but there are a few fine setae in front, and along the margins. The antenna are short, reddish, sparsely pilose, with the second joint cylindrical, and as stout 204 COLEOPTERA as the first ; the third is obconical but slender, and nearly as long as the second ; the ninth is a little larger than the eight ; tenth very broad, rather narrow at the base ; eleventh large, rounded, not quite so broad as the tenth, pubescent. Palpi with large terminal joints. The legs are red ; the tibiae are curved externally, and are densely but very finely ciliated. The other characters are similar to those of the preceding species. Length, ij line. I have only one example, which I found at Tairua ; it is rather larger than my specimen of the other species. Rytinotus. Nov. gen. Body very elongate, sub-parallel, transversely convex, tubercular. Maxillary palpi short and robust, their apical joint truncated at the extremity. Antennce about as long as the prothorax, inserted at the sides in front of but separated from the eyes ; they are eleven-jointed, the club three-jointed. Labrum transverse. Eyes large, elongate, con- stricted in the middle ; the upper and larger portion circular, visible from above, the lower rounded, but not circular ; they are coarsely facetted, and placed vertically at the sides of the head. Legs moderately long ; femora inflated ; tibia flexuose ; tarsi four-jointed, the three basal joints of nearly equal size, and, conjointly, not longer than the elongate terminal joint ; daws simple. Coxce equidistant ; the anterior separated by a carinated lamina, the intermediate by a plane mesosternal process, and the posterior by a porrected process of the first abdominal segment ; the two front pairs are sub-globose, the posterior sub-cylindric. The head is somewhat elevated at the sides, the central portion in front depressed, almost flat, and a little dilated laterally in front of the eyes. The prothorax is longer than broad, transversely convex. Elytra elongate, as wide and about twice as long as the thorax. Epipleurce of moderate width. This form approaches Enarsus in some respects, yet is quite distinct from it ; the antennal cavities are not very obvious, and there is no groove along the inner margin of the eye, as in that genus ; the antennal club is not so well defined, the ninth articulation being somewhat obconical in shape. The only exponent of the genus known to me, is densely clothed with minute scales. \ 364. R. squamulOSUS, n.s. Antenna rather densely squamose, club pilose ; the basal articulation is stout, only its apical half exposed ; second short ; third rather larger than the others, slender at the base ; fourth larger than fifth ; joints five to eight about equal; ninth distinctly larger than eighth, obconical ; tenth transverse, broader than the pre- ceding, rather loosely articulated ; eleventh joint rounded, closely adapted to but not so large as its predecessor. The sculpture of the head is not very perceptible, but consists, apparently, of rounded some- OF NEW ZEALAND. 205 what flattened granules. The prothorax is deeply emarginate behind the eyes, so that the anterior angles seem prominent ; the base is sub- truncate, with a short but deep excision at each side close to the hind angle, which is almost rectangular; the sides are crenate, with a wide sinuation near the middle ; the disc is elevated, and in front bears two conspicuous, laterally-compressed tubercles, which are porrected, so as to project over the hinder portion of the head ; the surface is more or less uneven, and so densely clothed that the sculpture is concealed, but, on a denuded spot, it appears quite smooth. The elytra are not very closely applied to the base of the thorax ; their base is obliquely emar- ginate, their shoulders oblique, and their sides nearly straight to the apex, which, owing chiefly to a large tubercular elevation on each at the extremity, has a rather truncate though uneven aspect ; they are transversely convex, and each bears two discoidal, but not very well defined, tubercular ridges, and two much less distinct lines on the side ; the interstices are coarsely punctate. The ground-colour is piceous, but the whole of the body is so densely covered with minute fusco-testaceous scales that it is scarcely discerni- ble ; the tarsi and antennae are infuscate-red, the former pilose. Length, 5! lines ; breadth, ijV I am indebted to T. F. Cheeseman, Esq., F.L.S., for my first specimen of this curious species ; it was found, I believe, in the Wairoa district, Auckland. Ithris. Pascoe. I have been unable to get the description of this genus, but the form is well delineated in the following description by Dr. Sharp. 365. I. graciliS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. /. sub-cylindrica, angustula, rufescens, opaca ; prothorace minus distincte trisulcato ; elytris costatis. Long, corp., vix 3 mm. ; lat. f mm. Antenna yellowish ; first joint in large part exposed from above ; second short and stout ; third to eighth small ; ninth and tenth forming a large broad club ; ninth and tenth each strongly transverse ; eleventh large. Head with the sides greatly elevated ; its surface rather densely but indistinctly punctured, so as to be almost opaque. Thorax longer than broad, the sides straight and parallel, along the middle with a broad but ill-defined groove ; and on each side of this central depression there is also another but very obsolete depression; the surface is densely and indistinctly sculptured, and is quite dull. Elytra each with three or four longitudinal costse, and the surface between them densely sculptured, so that they are quite dull. Legs reddish yellow. Under surface dull, but only finely and indistinctly punctured, and with an extremely scanty and fine pubescence. All the pairs of coxa are only slightly separated ; the metasternum is elongate ; the epiplenrce are narrow, and not accurately adjusted to the body ; the tibia are con- siderably dilated at the extremity, and exhibit small but distinct spurs ; 206 COLEOPTERA the tarsi are slender, with the three basal joints rather short, and differing but little from one another in length ; the first ventral segment, though not elongate, is distinctly longer than the second. OBS. — This species is an undoubted member of the Colydiini ; and as it displays pretty much the characters assigned by Mr. Pascoe to his genus Ithris, I have used that word as part of its name. In many respects it approaches Colydium elongatum rather closely, and probably, like that species, lives in burrows in wood. Auckland. A single individual, sent by Mr. Lawson. NOTE. — I found the species at Tairua also, and sent some specimens to Dr. Sharp, whose surmise regarding its mode of life is quite correct. Rhizonium. Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., July, 1876. Coxce posteriores contiguse. Abdomen segmento basali secundo longiore. Caput lateribus haud reflexis. Antenna i i-articulatse, clava tri-articulata. Antenna short and stout, with the basal joint quite exposed, the club consisting of the transverse ninth and tenth joints and the narrower eleventh joint. Last joint of maxillary palpi longer than the preceding. Eyes free and prominent. Front coxce contiguous, middle and posterior nearly so. Metasternum elongate. First ventral segment of hind-body considerably longer than the following. Legs rather slender ; the tarsi rather short and moderately stout, their basal joint not elongate. OBS. — The insect for which I make this generic name, in its form and sculpture so much resembles a Rhizophagus, that I omitted it in my paper on the New Zealand Colydiidce, from having placed it on one side (without examination) as an ally of that group of the Nitidulida. Its affinities, however, are certainly with Teredus and Oxylcemus, though the structure of its antennae (which are not very dissimilar from those of Aulonium) readily distinguish it therefrom. 366. R. antiquum, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., July, 1876. Sub- depressum, sat nitidum, fortiter punctatum, ferrugineum, nudum. Long, corp., vix 2 mm. Antenna reddish, much shorter than head and thorax, rather stout ; first and second joints stout, not longer than broad, about equal to one another ; third to eighth broad, very short, quite similar to one another ; ninth and tenth rather strongly transverse, quite distinct from one another ; eleventh a good deal narrower than tenth, but longer than it. Head about as broad as the thorax, rather coarsely punctured, without any raised lateral margins. Thorax quadrate, about as long as broad, and about straight at the sides, the hind angles very indistinct on account of the curving of the base ; the surface rather coarsely punc- tured. Elytra moderately closely and coarsely punctured, the punctures arranged in rows, which, however, are not very distinct. Four specimens of this interesting little species were sent me by OF NEW ZEALAND. 2 07 Captain Broun among some insects found on Cyathea dealbata at Tairua. NOTE. — This insect cannot well be mistaken ; its form is narrow and sub-parallel. Group— BOTHRIDERID^E. Posterior coxa distant. The first segment of the abdomen largest. Last joint of the palpi not aciculate. Bothrideres. Erichson; Lacord. Hist. des. Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 378. Mentum moderate, transversely quadrate ; ligula horny, transversal, rounded, and ciliated in front ; internal lobe of the jaws membraneous, terminated with a homy tooth, inwardly ciliated; the external one larger and ciliated at its extremity. Last joint of the maxillary palpi larger than the third, elongate-conical ; that of the labial shorter than the second, cylindrical. Mandibles robust, obtusely indented at their extremity. Labrum very short, a little emarginated and strongly ciliated in front. Head moderate ; antennal furrows rather wide, oblique. Antenna short, eleven-jointed, first sub-globular ; third a little elon- gated ; the second, as well as joints four to nine short, equal ; tenth and eleventh forming a rounded club. Eyes moderate, rounded, some- times rather prominent. Prothorax not closely adapted to the elytra, quadrate, rather plane and impressed above. Scutellum punctiform. Elytra rather elongated. Legs moderate. The four anterior coxa rather widely separated one from the other. Anterior tibia somewhat arcuated, their terminal spur bent back ; the three first joints of the tarsi decreasing successively, ciliated below. Body moderately elon- gate, parallel and smooth. 367. B. HlcestUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. B. ntger, sub-opacus, antennis tarsisque rufescentibus ; prothorace sub- quadrato, fortiter punctate ; elytris apicem versus costatis. Long, corp., 4^ mm. Nearly as large as B. contractus. Antenna dark-red ; joints three to nine small, ten and eleven forming a broad club, the eleventh nearly as broad as the tenth. Head rather coarsely punctured. Thorax quite as long as broad, nearly straight at the sides, these not being rounded in front and only very slightly narrowed behind the middle ; the surface is a little uneven, but has no distinct impression, it is rather coarsely punctured, the punctures about the middle being irregularly distributed. Elytra with the alternate interstices narrowed and a little elevated towards the extremity, and bearing rather fine punctures. Underside rather coarsely punctured. Legs slender. This species has the intermediate joints of the antennae more slender 208 COLEOPTERA and the club broader than in B. contractus, the legs more slender, and the thorax differently shaped. A single specimen has been sent me from Tairua by Captain Broun. Group— PYCNOMERID^E. Hind coxa distant. Abdominal segments of equal size. Last joint of the palpi not needle-shaped. Pycnomerus. Erichson ; Lacord. Hist, des Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 379. Mentum quadrate, or a little narrowed in front. Ligula horny, transversal, emarginated anteriorly. Lobes of the jaws horny, the inner small, ciliated within : the outer wider, rounded underneath, arched and ciliated at the end. Palpi robust, the last joint of the labial briefly- oval ; that of the maxillary of the same form but longer. Mandibles large, very much arched, sometimes singly, sometimes bidented at the end. Labrum transversal, rounded in front. Head quadrate, a little elongate, widened at antennal orbits. Antennal furrows sometimes very superficial or absent. Eyes moderate, almost rounded, slightly promi- nent. Antenna short, composed of eleven, ten, or eight joints; their club composed in the first case of two joints, of one only in the others. Prothorax quadrate, sub-equilateral, or a little elongate, and slightly narrowed behind. Scutellum punctiform. Elytra elongate, sub-parallel. Legs rather short ; tibia slightly dilated at their extremity, terminating with very distinct spurs ; the three first joints of the tarsi short, equal. The two last abdominal segments hollowed behind. Body rather long, a little depressed above. 368. P. SOphorse, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., fifty, 1876. P. elongattis, parallelus, piceo-niger, sub-opacus ; prothorace dorso impresso, impressione posterius minus distincte divisa ; elytris sulcatis, sulcis punctatis, punctis distantibus. Long, corp., 3^-4! mm. Antenna distinctly eleven-jointed, the eleventh joint a good deal narrower than the tenth. Head very coarsely punctured, with a very deep impression on each side in front, the outer margin of which is continued backwards close to the eye as an elevated fold. Thorax about as long as broad, slightly narrowed behind, coarsely and closely punctured, with a rather large impression on the middle, the posterior part of which is indistinctly divided into two. Elytra bearing deep broad striae or grooves, at the bottom of which are deep punctures separated from one another by a long raised interval ; the interstices between the strise are narrow, elevated and impunctate. Underside closely and very coarsely punctured. Sent from Tairua by Captain Broun, and indicated as found on the Wood of Sophora tetraptera. OF NEW ZEALAND. 2Og 369. P. Simulans, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. P. piceo-niger, parallelus ; prothorace dorso longitudinaliter baud profunde biimpresso ; elytris sulcatis, sulcis punctatis, punctis approximatis. Long, corp., 3^ mm. This species is extremely similar to the preceding one ; but the thorax has two not very distinct elongate impressions on the middle, the narrow space between which is without punctures ; the grooves on the elytra are not so deep, and the punctures at the bottom of these are less widely separated from one another ; the sculpture of the tinder-surface is less coarse. Also sent by Captain Broun from Tairua. 370. P. simplex, n.s. Pitchy-black, sub-parallel, legs and antennae reddish. The head is closely but not coarsely punctured, the two frontal fovese are distinct, and the broad raised margins are continued along each eye as a narrow elevated line ; the eyes are rather small, but coarsely facetted. The prothorax is longer than broad, rather convex trans- versely, and narrowed posteriorly ; the surface is rather coarsely but not very closely punctured, and without the least trace of dorsal depressions. The elytra are slightly rounded laterally, shoulders prominent ; they are somewhat narrowed in front, so that their outline is elongate-oval rather than parallel ; they are distinctly furrowed longitudinally, the puncta- tion of the grooves rather coarse ; the interstices are distinct \ the second, fourth, and sixth are insulated, i.e., the others touch the base and are united posteriorly. The coarsely facetted eyes are quite an exceptional character, and will at once distinguish this species from the preceding. Length, nearly ij line. I found one specimen at Whangarei Heads. 371. P. minor, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. P. parallelus, ferrugineus, subnitidus ; prothorace fere sequali ; elytris punc- tato-striatis ; antennis minus distincte n-articulatis. Long, corp., 2f mm. Very similar in size, form, and colour to a Rhizophagus. Very closely allied to P. simulans, but smaller and paler in colour. The head is rather short ; the fold near the eye very obsolete ; the suture between the tenth and eleventh joints of the antenna is indistinct. The thorax is longer than broad, slightly narrowed behind, with extremely indistinct traces of two impressions on the middle. The elytra are striated, and the striae are coarsely punctured. The under-surface is quite shining and moderately coarsely punctured. OBS. — Pascoe and Leconte have proposed to distinguish the Pycno- meri with distinctly eleven-jointed antennae by the name of Penthelispa. Erichson, who pointed out this character, considered it unnecessary to make distinct generic names for the two forms ; and the present species indicates the correctness of his judgment ; for the antennae are just intermediate in structure between the two forms. Also sent by Captain Broun. c ii 210 COLEOPTERA 372. P. elliptiCTlS, n.s. Piceo-rufous, moderately shining, antennae and legs rather paler than the body. Antenna eleven-jointed, the tenth joint large and transverse, eleventh smaller than tenth. The head is closely and very coarsely punctured, with two deep frontal foveae almost united by an indistinct transverse depression ; the margins are elevated, rather broad, and at the side, in front of the eye, assume the form of a rounded tubercular elevation at each side, with a raised line proceeding from it towards the base ; the eyes are rather small but very coarsely facetted. The prothorax is moderately transversely convex, longer than broad, narrowed behind, and slightly emarginate just behind the eyes, so that the front angles seem rather acute ; it is very coarsely but rather distantly punctured on the disc, the punctation near the sides being closer and finer ; the intervals between the discoidal punctures are quite smooth and shining, but there is not the slightest sign of any dorsal depression. Scutellum minute. The elytra are of an oviform shape, being narrow near the humeral angles, and a little dilated near the middle ; they are deeply grooved, and the punctures of the striae are separated by a rather narrow interval ; the interstices are narrow and distinct, but the sculpture becomes confused towards the apex. Its coarsely-facetted eyes will distinguish this species from P. sophorcz, P. simulans and P. minor ; it is differentiated from P. simplex by the coarser sculpture of the head, and its elliptical outline. Length, ii line. Described from a single specimen which I found at Tairua. Group-CERYLONID^E. All the coxa distant. Basal segment of the abdomen larger than the others. Terminal joint of the palpi aciculate, the penultimate more or less enlarged. Philothermus. Aub'e ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 382. Ligula long and widely hollowed in front. Lobes of \hejaws mem- braneous, very slender, very long, longer inwardly than outwardly, both ciliated inwardly and at their extremity. First joint of the labial palpi very small and slender, second very thick and ovate, third very small and acicular ; the first joint of the maxillary rather long, clavate and arched, second short, obconical, third very stout and large, ovate, the fourth equal to the last of the labial. Mandibles robust, unidentate. Labrum very small, rounded and ciliated anteriorly. Head short, broad, immersed in thorax. Antenna eleven-jointed, joints two to nine decreasing and thickening, the tenth and eleventh forming a stout ovate club. Eyes small, rounded, slightly prominent. Prothorax large, quad- rate, with its anterior angles rounded. Scutellum semicircular. Elytra moderately long, parallel. Legs moderate ; femora rather robust ; tibia dilated at the extremity ; the three first joints of the tarsi short, almost equal, pubescent below. Body oblong and parallel, finely pubescent. OF NEW ZEALAND. 211 373. P. nitidUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. P. piceo-castaneus, angustulus, sub-depressus, nitidus, fere nudus ; pro- thorace parcius fortiter punctate ; elytris punctato-striatis, striis apicem versus obsolescentibus. Long, corp., 2 mm. Antenna about as long as the thorax, yellowish; the basal joint stout, second joint rather slender, but distinctly thicker than the follow- ing ones ; three to nine similar to one another in thickness, the ninth being only slightly broader than the eighth ; tenth and eleventh joints large, very indistinctly separated from one another. Head small, immersed in the thorax up to the convex eyes. Thorax about as long as broad, straight at the sides, which are a little rounded at the front, the hind angles rectangular ; the surface bearing rather large but sparing punctures, and with a small and indistinct impression at the base on each side. Elytra with rows of distinct punctures, which become obsolete at the extremity. Legs reddish ; front tibia rather strongly dilated towards the extremity. OBS. — This species has exactly the appearance of our European species of Cerylon ; but the two large and very distinct apical joints of the antennae induce me to call it a Philothermus. Tairua. A single individual found by Captain Broun. 374. P. SanguineuS, n.s. Elongate-oblong, slightly convex, shining, sparsely pubescent, deep red, antennae and legs yellowish-red. Antenna pubescent, longer than thorax ; basal joint stout, longer than second ; second and third of equal length, the former stouter ; joints four to nine about equal, the latter broadest ; joints ten and eleven forming a well-marked club, the eleventh larger than tenth, obtusely rounded. Palpi yellow, the penultimate joints of both very large, the last very small. Head moderate, immersed up to the eyes, which are convex and distinctly facetted ; it is nearly smooth, having only a few small punctures. Thorax quite as long as broad, a little convex, finely margined, the sides quite straight behind, a little rounded anteriorly, hind angles rectangular, base bisinua- ted but not strongly ; its surface distinctly but remotely punctured, and a little depressed near the hind angles. Elytra oblong, a little narrowed posteriorly, slightly dilated at the middle, sub-depressed, slightly de- pressed transversely near the middle ; they are distinctly striate, the striae are punctured, but the sculpture becomes partially effaced behind. Legs moderately long \ tibia dilated apically, the anterior most strongly, and bearing fine yellow pubescence ; tarsi yellow. The body bears only a few fine yellow hairs. Length, ii; breadth, i line. I found two examples near Whangarei Heads, one only quite perfect. It differs from P. nitidus chiefly in its longer antennae and larger thorax. 375. P. notabiliS, n.s. The form of this insect is very similar to that of P. sanguineus ; it is of a shining red colour, with yellowish legs and antenna : the latter are rather longer than the thorax, with a large 2 I 2 COLEOPTERA basal joint, the second is distinctly longer than the third, which is of the same thickness as but longer than the fourth ; joints four to eight are about equal in width, but decrease a little in length; the ninth is a little larger than eighth;, the tenth transverse, eleventh larger and rounded, both together forming a well-limited club. Head seemingly impunctate ; on a careful examination, it will be observed that what seems at first sight to be the eyes, is, in reality, an acute lateral angulation bearing the minute black eyes at the extremity. Prothorax slightly longer than broad, a little rounded in front, the sides otherwise straight, base a little bisinuated, with acute angles ; its discoidal portion is distinctly but distantly punctured, the sides are nearly impunctate. Elytra moderately elongate, widest near the middle ; they bear punctate, rather indistinct strise, which become obsolete posteriorly. Legs stout ; femora somewhat distended, particu- larly the posterior ; tibia slender above, but a good deal dilated towards the extremity, the anterior being considerably thickened. The body is sparingly clothed with fine elongate erect yellow hairs. The abdomen is smooth, the breast punctate. Legs and antenna pubescent. Palpi of normal structure, yellow. Length, i \ ; breadth, less than J line. I found two specimens, one unfortunately mutilated, near Whangarei Heads. The species is well differentiated from the others by the peculiar form of the head, and might, perhaps, be made the type of a new genus. Adelostella. Nov. gen. Body elongate, sub-parallel, sub-depressed. Antenna stout, rather short, inserted near the base of the mandibles ; they are eleven-jointed, not perceptibly clavate, with a stout cylindric basal joint ; second short and stout; third about as long as first, slender at the base, its apex incrassate ; joints four to eight sub-moniliform, about equal to one another ; ninth distinctly broader than the others, its base and apex rounded ; tenth nearly as large as the preceding one, of nearly the same shape ; eleventh round, not much larger than the eighth. Mandi- bles very stout, their apex bifid. Labrum small, deflexed. Epistome large, depressed, broad at the base, with a distinctly depressed suture, sides oblique. The head is gradually dilated from the front backwards, being produced behind in the form of an obtuse lobe at each side, and the basal portion between these lobes forms a neck as wide as the front of the thorax. The eyes are prominent, circular, and situated at the sides, midway between the antennse and extremity of the lobes. The prothorax is rather longer than it is broad ; from the base to beyond the middle sub-quadrate, and as wide as the lobed portion of the head, the anterior portion being rounded and narrowed to the width of the con- stricted basal portion of the head ; base and apex sub-truncate. Scutel- lum transverse. Elytra elongate, depressed, finely margined, sides some- what compressed, apices obtusely rounded. The two front pairs of OF NEW ZEALAND. 213 coxa are sub-globose and rather remote, the posterior almost contiguous and sub-cylindric ; the/w- and mesosterna between the coxae are plane, the metasternum elongate. The legs are of moderate length ; femora inflated and rather deeply excised near the apex, which has thus a dentate appearance, and grooved below for the reception of the tibia, which is shorter than the femora, and gradually expanded towards the apex where it is armed inwardly with two stout spines ; tarsi four-jointed, the apical joint elongate and as long as the three basal ones conjointly; claws slender and simple. The abdomen is not so long as the metasternum, and its segments decrease in size. This genus is difficult to locate satisfactorily ; in some respects it exhibits a similarity of structure to the Rhysodida, but the structure of the tarsi forbids its association with the species of that group. I think it should be placed next to Philothermus, so as to form a connecting link between that genus and Rhysodes ; at any rate until the accumula- tion of more specimens will admit of a thorough examination by entomo- logists more conversant with the structural characters of this ill-defined group. A. punctatum, n.s. Dark rufo-castaneous, moderately shining, nude. Head punctulate and without other sculpture. Thorax with an indistinct dorsal and other depressions, near the sides, its sur- face finely punctate and flat. Elytra rather wider than and twice as long as the thorax, with prominent shoulders, the sides nearly parallel and very gradually narrowed posteriorly; disc depressed, with six indistinct, shallow striae, which become quite obsolete towards the apex; these grooves are more or less punctate, yet not very distinctly sculptured. Legs finely punctulate. Antenna and tarsi pilose. Under side of head and prosternum rugose, the rest finely punctured. Length, 3 lines. I found two examples at Parua (Whangarei Harbour.) FAMILY— RHYSODIDES. Mentum very large. Ligula coriaceous, bilobed. Maxilla with two unarmed lobes. Antenna eleven-jointed, filiform, nearly always granular. Head with a narrow neck. Elytra completely covering the abdomen. Legs short or moderate ; the anterior and intermediate coxse globose, embedded, distant ; posterior transversal ; hind trochanter projecting at inner side of the femur ; tarsi pentamerous, simple, cylindrical. Abdo- men with six segments ; the three basal connate. Rhysodes. (Illig.); Dalman, Anal. Ent., p. 93. Mentum connate, concealed, trilobed, the central lobe largest, sub- ngular. Ligula soldered to the chin, rough, bilobed. Last joint of theNriaxillary palpi sub-ovate and acuminate ; that of the labial oblong. 214 COLEOPTERA Mandibles short, arched at the extremity, somewhat concave below. Labrum prominent, its middle part acuminate. Antenna nearly as long as head and thorax, robust, perfoliate, finely hirsute ; the basal joint stoutest, almost obconical, joints two to ten globular, the eleventh ovi- form. Eyes small, longitudinal, almost depressed, and finely facetted. Head of variable form, dilated behind, elongated in front, and joined to thorax by a more or less distinct neck. Prothorax longer than broad, a little convex, narrowed anteriorly, more or less sulcated, and connected with hind-body by a peduncle. Elytra elongate, base bisinuated, humeral angles sub-tubercular, sides rounded, with their surface furrowed. Legs stout ; femora inflated, especially the anterior pair, and sub- dentate below ; tibia flexuose, those of the front pair hollowed at apex, with two terminal processes, of which the inner is the larger ; the others terminating in two spurs ; tarsi robust, rather narrow, the four basal joints decrease in size, the apical longest ; claws of moderate size. The body is of an elongate, sub-cylindric form. The above characters have been epitomized from Lacordaire's work (Hist, des Ins. Coleop., lorn. \\.,p. 387), but somewhat modified as more applicable to the New Zealand species whose descriptions follow. 377. R. aterrimus, n.s. Body of a deep shining black colour, the antennae and legs piceous, the palpi red. Head with two grooves on the vertex which are bent outwards to the front of the eyes, so that the dilated basal portion of the head has a somewhat bilobed aspect ; the space between these furrows is smooth, and diverges anteriorly so as to be united at each side to the carinated margin of the fore- head, which is smooth on the middle, but depressed and punctate at its sides. The prothorax is subovate, finely margined, rather convex transversely ; with a dorsal groove from base to apex, a curved groove at each side of the central one, extending to beyond the middle, very wide and foveiforrn at the base and punctate ; the marginal channels are punctured, but the rest of the surface is almost smooth, and quite nude. Scutellum subtriangular. The elytra are a little wider than the thorax, the humeral angles tubercular, and the sides are a little rounded ; each elytron bears six not very well defined striae, which are strongly punctured, but the sculpture becomes somewhat confused pos- teriorly ; the outer interstices are bent towards the suture, and are a little elevated towards the apex, so that the sutural striae and interstices at that point appear to be a good deal depressed ; the sides are indis- tinctly margined and punctate. The anterior femora are distinctly dentate below, and the posterior tibia are simple externally, but termin- ate inwardly in a strong curved process. The legs bear a few yellowish hairs. In this, as in the three following species, the elytra are a little de- pressed at the base. Length, 3 lines; breadth, f. I found two examples some years ago at Auckland, and subsequently one other individual at Tairua. OF NEW ZEALAND. 215 378. R. pensus, n.s. This species greatly resembles the preceding in general outline^ and is of the same size and colours, but the front thighs are only sub-dentate below, and the structure of the posterior tibiae is normal. The head is dilated and abruptly rounded behind and elongated anteriorly ; it is quite smooth above, with an abbreviated groove at the middle of the base very much like an elongate deep punc- tiform impression, the sides of the forehead are carinated and grooved, with two punctures between the antennae and one in front. The pro- thorax is subovate, slightly convex transversely, finely margined, the elevated portions quite smooth and impunctate; there is a dorsal groove which extends from base to apex, and a deep elongate basal fovea near each side. The elytra are transversely convex, the basal sinuations are deep, so that the tubercular humeral angles are porrected ; their sides are indistinctly margined and a little rounded ; each bears five discoidal punctate grooves, the lateral ones are less distinct ; the fifth and mar- ginal interstices are united at the end, and are bent and elevated towards the apex, those nearest the suture being depressed. Length, 3 lines ; breadth, f. I found this species in the vicinity of Whangarei Harbour, and I have seen another specimen which had been found near the Wairoa (South of Auckland) by Mr. T. F. Cheeseman. 379. R. eminens, n.s. Head dilated behind, elongated ante- riorly j the sides behind have very much the appearance of reniform lobes with a row of small punctures near each eye, there being a deep oblique depression separating the lobes from the smooth dorsal space, which is prolonged to the labrum ; the sides of the forehead are grooved and ridged, the frontal fovea at each side is separated from the pre- viously described posterior depression by a rounded elevation, situated midway between the antenna and the eye. Prothorax oblong, sub- ovate, sparingly ciliated and finely margined ; with three equidistant furrows, widest behind, extending from base to apex ; the elevated portions are smooth, but there is a row of punctures along the lateral margins. The elytra have a somewhat depressed aspect, with prominent tubercular shoulders and rounded sides ; there are six broad grooves on each, the two marginal ones less distinct than those on the disc, all of which, as well as the marginal channel, bear large rounded punctures ; the interstices are rather narrow and convex, the posterior sculpture is ill-defined, but there is a depression near the apex which is rendered more obvious by the lateral interstices being convex and curved towards the suture. The femora are sub-dentate, and the external apex of the hind tibia is simple. The body is of a shining black, the legs and antennae pitchy-red. Length, 2^-2^ lines; breadth, f. I found this species in the woods near Whangarei Harbour. 380. R. prbitOSUS, n.s. This species is dissimilar to those pre- viously described, but is most nearly allied to J?. eminens, having, how- ever, a comparatively shorter and broader prothorax, quite oblong, not 2l6 COLEOPTERA at all ovate as in R. aterrimus and R. penstts, and rather wider in front than behind ; it has an impunctate dorsal groove from base to apex, and one at each side of it, which at the base appear foveiform, and become a mere series of deep punctures towards the front, but not reaching the apex. The elytra are convex, rather short, almost oviform, with tuber- cular humeral angles and very slightly sinuated base ; each bears six discoidal strise, which have a somewhat interrupted appearance, owing to the intervals between some of the rather large sometimes confluent punctures, being of nearly the same plane as the interstices ; the sculp- ture near the apex is similar to that of the three preceding species. The form of the head is peculiar ; the general outline is not mate- rially different, but it is deflexed, and its basal portion is as wide as the thorax, which is not the case with the other species ; the lateral basal lobes are narrow or compressed, the dorsal space is almost elongate- triangular, extending from the neck where it is widest and most elevated, but becoming much narrower in front ; this central space is separated from the lobes by a groove at each side, and these are connected with a frontal depression at each side which intervenes between the side lobes, dorsal space, and antennal orbits. The femora are only sub-dentate, and the apex of the hind tibia is not distinctly spined. The body is nearly nude, of a shining pitchy-black colour, the antennae and legs being pitchy-red. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, \. I found this species also in the forests near Whangarei Harbour. 381. R. proprius, n.s. Elongate, sub-cylindrical, rather depressed, of a glossy reddish-black, with dark-red legs and antennae, and rufescent tarsi and palpi. Head rather small, having two inter-antennal punctiform impressions, and two oblique furrows proceeding from the antennae and becoming confluent in front of the base. Prothorax oblong, very slightly rounded laterally, its base almost rounded; two more or less curved broad grooves proceed from the base, where they are foveiform, and terminate near the apex in a large depression occupying the space between the sides, the intermediate dorsal space is indistinctly impressed longi- tudinally and depressed anteriorly. Elytra a little narrower than the thorax, with porrected tubercular shoulders, and a deep oblong scutellar depression ; the sutural space is rather flattened and well limited by two broad grooves proceeding from the base and uniting at the apex, another similar furrow extends from each shoulder but does not attain the apex ; otherwise they are without impressions of any kind. Legs robust ; the anterior tibiae of normal structure, the intermediate and posterior terminate inwardly in a large dentiform protuberance, below which the small spurs are inserted. Antenna sparsely pilose, with joints two to ten moniliform, the apical larger than tenth, oval and acuminate. In one specimen the third and fourth joints of the antennae coalesce, so as to form one large cylindrical articulation. The peculiar form of the four hind tibia will at once lead to the recognition of the species. OF NEW ZEALAND. 21 7 Length, 2 j-3 lines ; breadth, nearly f. I found my three specimens at Parua. FAMILY— CUCUJIPES. Ligula horny or coriaceous, of variable form, prominent. Maxilla bilobed. Palpi short. Antenna eleven-jointed, often granular, filiform, or terminating in a small three-jointed club. Front and middle legs distant ; their coxae globose, embedded in their cotyloid cavities ; the posterior transversal, contiguous ; tarsi simple, sometimes heteromerous among the males, and pentamerous among the females, occasionally five- jointed in both sexes. Abdomen composed of five sub-equal segments, all free. Group— HEMIPEPLIDJE. Maxilla uncovered. Ligula entire. Elytra truncated posteriorly, leaving the greater part of the abdomen exposed. Antenna rather long, filiform, their basal joint elongate. Tarsi heteromerous ; their terminal joint bilobed. Diagrypnodes. Waterhouse ; Trans. Ent. Soc., May, 1876. Elongate, narrow, flat. Head ovate ; mandibles very stout, prominent ; antenna filiform, reaching to the apex of the elytra, the basal joint long, club-shaped, very slender at its base ; the second joint very small, scarcely longer than broad, narrowed at the base ; the third of the same form, but one-third longer ; the fourth to tenth nearly equal, somewhat slender ; the eleventh a little longer than the tenth, very slender and fusiform. Eyes very small, not prominent. Thorax scarcely as broad as the head and about the same length, narrowed somewhat suddenly behind the middle. Elytra abbreviated, narrow, about the length of the head and thorax together. Abdomen long, flat, with five segments visible above, rounded at the apex. Femora short, the basal joint to the four anterior tarsi slightly elongate ; the second and third sub-equal and a little shorter than the first ; the fourth joint shorter, small ; fifth joint as long as the four previous joints taken together ; posterior tarsi with only four joints, of which the first joint is somewhat elongate, the second rather shorter, the third very short. This genus should be placed next to Ino. 382. D. wakefleldi, Waterhouse; Trans. Ent. Soc., May, 1876. Elongatus, parallelus, depressus, nitidus, rufo-testaceus. Capite depresso, ovato, postice angustato, subtiliter discrete punctulato ; mandibulis nigrb-piceis, crassis ; oculis parvis, nigris ; antennis longis, articulo primo elongate, clavato. Thorace capite paululo angustiori depresso, post medium paulo constricto, dein ad basin angustato, dorso utrinque parce punctulato. Sculello concavo. Elytris basi capite vix angustioribus, 2 1 8 COLEOPTERA postice latioribus, obsolete subtilissime punctulatis, nigris, basi testaceo, singulo elytro ad apicem oblique arcuatim truncate. Abdomine nigro- piceo, lateribus subtilissime punctulato, segmentis primo secundoque ad apicem testaceis. Long., 3^ lin. ; lat., f lin. Christchurch (Mr. Wakefield). NOTE. — This species also occurs in the North Island. I found five specimens near Whangarei Heads. Group— BRONTID^E. Maxilla exposed. Ligiila entire or a little emarginate. Antenna filiform, slender, at least half as long as the body, their joints cylindrical, the basal elongate. Tarsi pentamerous in both sexes, their first joint very short. Dryocora. Pascoe; Proc. Entom. Soc,, xi., 17 February, 1868. (Cucujo affinis). Palpi acuti. Prothorax apicem versus gradatim angustior, lateribus integris. Prosternum latum. Metasternum elonga- tum. Tarsi $ et £ 4-articulati. 383. D, howittii, Pascoe; Proc. Entom. Soc., xi., 17 February, 1868. Ferruginea, nitida; elytris subtiliter lineato-punctatis. Long., 4 lin. New Zealand. Mr. Pascoe exhibited a beetle from New Zealand (probably from Otago), which he regarded as the type of a new genus of Cucujida, and which he proposed to describe under the nam'e of Dryocora howittii. He remarked that members of some of the clavicorn families were well known to have tarsi with varying numbers of joints ; or when the normal number were present, the basal joint was very small or almost obsolete, as in many Cucujida ; or the penultimate was very small or almost obsolete as in the Nitidulida. In Cucujiis the tarsi were hetero- merous in the male and pentamerous in the female, but in Dryocora, which in other respects was allied to Cucujus, the tarsi were tetramerous in both sexes, the basal joint being suppressed. Organic modifications of this kind, and the exaggerations of form of some one organ which in certain groups was found to be subject to unusual modification — as the antennse in Panssidcs, the eyes of Hippo- psince, the pronota of Membracidce, &c. — seemed to Mr. Pascoe "to point to a law of aberration only to be explained on the hypothesis of the derivative origin of species." Dendrophagus. Schosnh. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop.^ Tom. ii., p. 407. Mentum strongly transversal, sinuated in front. Ligiila horny, feebly hollowed in front, its anterior angles strongly prolonged. External OF NEW ZEALAND. 219 lobe of the jaws wide and short ; the internal small, terminated by a horny hook. Palpi short and stout, their last joint obconical. Mandi- bles short, bifid at the end, and furnished with a ciliated border on the inner side. Labrum transversal, truncated and ciliated in front. Head nearly square, narrowed and widely projecting anteriorly ; eyes small, rounded, a little prominent. Antennas elongate ; first joint as long as the head, slightly incrassated ; second and third short : joints four to eleven cylindrical, nearly equal. Prothorax sub-quadrate, or slightly elongated, the sides sinuated. Scutellum transversal, rounded behind. Elytra elongate, parallel, rounded behind. Legs short ; thighs rather inflated at the middle and compressed ; tibice straight, terminated by a very small spur ; tarsi pentamerous, slender, first joint not very distinct, second and third rather long, almost equal, fourth short, the three last joints shaggy below. Prosternum projecting, free behind. Body very depressed. 384. D. capitO, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. D. parallelus, depressus, fulvus, parcim pilosus ; capite prothoraci latitudine sequali, inter oculos plicato-rugoso ; antennis corpori longitudine fere sequalibus, articulis secundo tertioque simul quarto paulo brevioribus, prothorace antice utrinque tuberculato producto, lateribus dentibus tribus parvis instructis ; elytris pallidioribus, confertim fortiter lineatim punctatis, plagis fuscis obscuris notatis ; pedibus pallidis, tarsis anticis articuio basali cordato-ampliatis, secundo minore, tarsis intermediis et posticis elongatis, linearibus. Long., 2^-3 lin. Otago ; Lake Guyon (Capt. Hutton). Brontes. Fabricius ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii., p. 408. Ligula horny, cordiform. Last joint of maxillary palpi oval and acuminated ; that of the labial oblique and prolonged as a long sharp point. Third joint of the antenna as long as the following one. Pro- sternal process received into the cavity of the mesosternum. The genus is allied to Dendrophagus. 385. B . pleuraliS, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag. , May, 1877. Castaneus, depressus, nitidus ; prothorace fere impunctato, nitido, lateribus irregu- lariter profundeque serratis, vel fissis ; elytris minus elongatis, humeris rotundatis, lateribus valde elevato-explanatis, epipleuris latis ; metasterno brevi. Long, corp., 8 mm. ; lat, fere 3 mm. AntenncR elongate and slender, basal joint about as long as joints two to five together, second joint about half as long as third, from four to eleven each distinctly shorter than its predecessor, the eleventh very nearly as long as the third ; their whole length from seven to eight mm. Head shining and almost impunctate, the antennal elevations large and 220 COLEOPTERA strongly marked. Thorax nearly as long as broad, its surface shining and impunctate, but bearing several large shallow depressions, the sides divided by deep irregular indentations. Elytra with the shoulders quite rounded, bearing six rows of coarse punctures, and with the sides elevated, the elevated part limited from the sutural portion by some large impressions, and its sculpture consisting of a few fine granules. Tarsi elongate, their basal joint much more elongate than in B. planatus. OBS. — This interesting insect might be made the type of a new genus, for the broad epipleurae seem to distinguish it abruptly from the other species described ; but I think it better to call it at present a Brontes. The two individuals sent me by Captain Broun were (as other species of Brontes often are) entirely covered with a thick coat of matter, probably the result of the drying of the decaying sappy matter seen under bark, and thus their sculpture was entirely concealed. Tairua ; two individuals sent by Captain Broun, with the informa- tion that they were found under bark. Parabrontes. Redt enb acker ; Voy. Novara, Zool. Antenna n-articulatse, ante oculos insertse, filiformes, articulo imo incrassato, sequentibus duobus longitudine sequali. Labrum semi- rotundatum, antice ciliatum. Mandibulcz vix prominentes, intra apicem dente magno, obtuso armatae. Maxilla malis duabus corneis, externa clavata, apice valde barbata, interna breviore et angusta, apice setis crassis, unciformibus armata. Palpi maxillares malas parum superantes, articulo ultimo fusiforme, duobus mediis brevioribus et crassioribus. Labium mento transverse, profundissime emarginato, lobis lateralibus antice acutis, ligula antice dilatata, emarginata, parum setosa. Palpi labiales crassi, articulo ultimo subsecuriforme. Tarsi pseudo-triarticu- lati, articulo primo quartoque minimo. 386. P. Silvanoides, Redten.; Voy .Novara, Zool. Fuscus cinereo- pubescens, ore pedibusque testaceis, capite thoraceque ruditer punctatis, elytris punctato-striatis. Long., 2*; lat, f". Waikato. NOTE. — This form somewhat resembles a Cryptamorpha in general outline ; the basal joint of the antenna is larger ; the second short and moniliform ; the third not much larger than the second but sub-quad- rate. The head is somewhat rugosely punctured, with a depressed line near each side, which has fine, smooth, elevated margins. The thorax has protuberant front angles, the sides are rounded, almost denticulate, and rather abruptly narrowed behind ; its surface is rugosely sculptured. The third tarsal joint is minute. I found two or three specimens at Tairua, but I have only one remaining in my collection. OF NEW ZEALAND. 221 Cryptamorpha. Wollaston; Ins. Mad., p. 156. NOTE. — I could not obtain the description of this genus, but I have re-described White's species in a manner that will, I hope, enable them to be identified without reference to the late Mr. T. V. Wollaston's work. 387. 0. brevicomes, Wliite; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 18. Sub- depressed, reddish-castaneous, moderately shining ; antennae red, legs infuscate, tarsi testaceous. Antenna longer than head and thorax, pubescent ; basal joint mode- rately stout, and about twice the length of the second, which is short ; joints three to six nearly equal ; seven to ten obconical, the tenth short; eleventh subovate. Head irregularly punctured, almost rugose, with an impressed line near each side extending backwards from the clypeus j it is rather dull, with a few yellowish hairs. Prothorax longer than broad, widest in front, sides rounded ; the anterior angles are obtuse, almost carinate, and finely denticulate ; the sides are finely margined, and the margins are prolonged across the disc, in the form of a slight curved carina in front of the true base, which is also margined, but truncate ; there is a broad, shallow, dorsal depression, deepest behind, which is in- distinctly divided by a slightly elevated almost smooth central space ; the surface is punctured, the punctation rather remote but shallow near the middle, and finer but closer, almost rugose, elsewhere \ it is sparingly pubescent. The elytra are elongate, sub-depressed, their humeral angles obtuse, sides nearly parallel, apices obtusely rounded ; each bears nine shallow grooves, or striae, six of which are discoidal, besides a short scutellar stria, all of which are closely punctured ; the interstices seem to be rugose, or finely punctulate, but the sculpture is rendered indistinct by their rather dense covering of pallid hairs, and becomes obsolete posteriorly. The tibia are straight. Length, 2% lines. OBS. — I have substituted the above description for the original one, which seems to have led to confusion ; the Dendrophagus umbrinus (Smith, Cat. Brit. Mus.,p. 12) is, I think, but another name for this species. Pascoe (vide Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. Jan., 1876, /. 49^ regards the type specimens of Dendrophagus umbrinus, Smith, and the D. suturalis, White, as varieties of White's Dendrophagus brevicomes ; they must, I suspect, be in bad condition, as the Cryptamorpha (Dendro- phagus, Wh>y) suturalis cannot well be confounded with the present species, as will be seen on comparing the descriptions. 388. C. CUPVipes, n.s. Body of a moderately shining pitchy- chestnut colour, femora piceous, tibiae infuscate, tarsi pale-red, antennae obscure pitchy-red. Head distantly punctured, the punctures almost disposed in rows and the intervals quite smooth, with an impress- ed line near each side ; it is quite nude, except at the labrum, and 222 COLEOPTERA rather shining. Prothorax rather long, longer than broad, widest at the middle ; the front angles oblique, raised and denticulate ; the sides are rounded at the middle and obliquely narrowed posteriorly ; the side margins are indistinct and bent inwards to form a fine curved carina just in front of the base, which is truncate and margined ; there is the dorsal depression with its smooth central space as in C. brevicornes ; the punctures on the middle are large, shallow and remote, those on the sides being smaller and congregated, but not at all rugose ; the surface is nearly destitute of pubescence, and has a much smoother appearance than that of the preceding species. Elytra elongate, each with a scutellar and nine other punctured striae ; the interstices are rather broad and flat, and very finely punctulated ; the sculpture becomes indistinct towards the apex, and the surface is sparsely clothed with rather bright yellow hairs. The posterior tibia are distinctly arcuated, and serrated on the inner edge. Length, nearly 3 lines. I found one example at Whangarei Heads. The structural charac- ters are similar to those of C. brevicornes > but the antennae are stouter, and the form of the thorax and hind tibia is different. 389. C. SUturaliS, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 18. Sub- depressed, elongate, testaceous, in some specimens nearly pure pale- yellow, the head reddish, legs pale-yellow ; on each elytron the suture to beyond the middle is fuscous, with an abbreviated transverse fascia of the same colour behind. Head very finely and rather closely punctured, with a distinctly impressed line near each side. Thorax oblong, the sides margined and nearly straight, but a little narrowed posteriorly : base constricted and a little depressed, but without the curved carina of the previously described species ; the disc is slightly convex, with an indistinct depression behind, and the entire surface is very finely punc- tured. Elytra elongate, with closely punctured striae, which are not so pale as the apparently smooth interstices. Femora dilated, tibia straight and rather dilated towards the apex. The antenna are robust and pubescent, the second joint not greatly abbreviated ; they are of a reddish- testaceous colour, except the eighth, ninth, and tenth joints, which are infuscate. Length, 2 lines. Described from specimens in my own collection ; these were found at Auckland and Whangarei Heads, but I only found one at Tairua, so that it appears as if the species does not occur much further south than Auckland. It is identical with Wollaston's C. musce. 390. C. lateritia, n.s. Elongate, sub-depressed ; obscure pale red, sparingly and very finely pilose, the head and thorax nearly nude. Head sub-oblong, not so wide as thorax, narrowed in front, abruptly constricted behind, and densely punctate and rugose ; labrum trans- verse ; eyes prominent. The prothorax bell-shaped, is much longer than it is broad, the sides serrate, incurved anteriorly towards the sub- acute large protuberant front angles, which are directed outwards OF NEW ZEALAND. 223 obliquely, rounded at the middle, from thence narrowed, and, near the basal margin, with a very abrupt constriction or incision ; the whole sur- face is finely and rugosely punctured, with two indistinct elongate de- pressions near the base. Scutellum transverse. Elytra moderately elongate, parallel, with rather closely punctured striae, and rugulose inter- stices, femora inflated, tibia slightly arcuated ; tarsi elongate and slender, the terminal joint as long as the others taken together. An- tennce. as long as head and thorax, stout, inserted at the sides in front of but quite distinct from the eyes ; they are eleven-jointed, club three- jointed ; basal joint large ; second to fourth about equal ; fifth a little larger than the contiguous ones ; sixth to eighth equal to one another ; ninth to tenth sub-triangular ; eleventh joint short and rounded. Length, ij-ij line. I found one specimen, mutilated, under bark of Leptospermum at Tairua, some years ago, and three others recently near Whangarei Heads, under Rimu bark. The insect will, most likely, form the type of a new genus. FAMILY— CRYPTOPHAGIDES. * Mentum narrowed and bisinuated anteriorly. Ligula corneous, more or less prominent. Maxilla bilobed, coriaceous ; the inner lobe terminating in a horny hook. Palpi short ; the labial with three, the maxillary with four, joints. Antenna eleven- jointed ; the three apical joints forming a club. Elytra entire. The anterior and intermediate coxa globose ; the posterior cylindrical and transversal : all distant. Tarsi pentamerous, very rarely sub-pentamerous, in both sexes, some- times heteromerous among the males. Abdomen with five free segments; the basal a little longer than those which follow. Telmatophilus. O. Heer. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 422. Lignla short, truncated in front, its angles furnished with two ciliated appendages. Internal lobe of the jaws very slender, terminated by a horny hook. Last joint of the labial palpi oval ; that of the maxillary fusiform, rather longer than the preceding two united. Mandibles finely denticulated in front, their extremity simple and sharp. Labrum trans- versal, rounded in front. Head short, trigonal, and obtuse in front. Eyes prominent, finely granulated. Antenna inserted in front of the eyes ; first joint thick, sub-globular ; second more slender, sub-cylindri- cal ; joints three to eight short ; ninth to eleventh forming a small club, having the first joint thicker than the second. Prothorax rather convex, rounded at the sides, indistinctly hollowed and bisinuated at the base, with acute hind angles. Scutellum transversal. Elytra oblong. Tarsi sub-pentamerous, first joint trigonal, second and third cordi- form, bilobed. Mesosternum nearly square, slightly hollowed in front, scarcely admitting the extremity of the prosternum. Body oblong, pubescent. 224 COLEOPTERA 391. T. depreSSUS, Sharp ; Entom. Mon. Mag., July, 1876, p. 28. Colore variabilis, testaceus, vel fusco-testaceus, vel fere niger ; depressus, nudus, sed minus nitidus ; t ho race parce subtiliterque punc- tato, lateribus sinuatis, angulis posterioribus rectis ; elytris subtiliter punctato-striatis, punctis apice obsoletis. Long, corp., 2§ mm. Antenna yellow ; first joint longer and thicker than second ; third slightly longer than second ; fifth a good deal longer than either fourth or sixth ; seventh also distinctly larger than the contiguous joints ; eighth joint small ; ninth to eleventh of about the same width, forming an abrupt club, very loosely articulated ; the ninth and tenth transverse. Head finely and sparingly punctured. Thorax considerably narrower than the elytra, rather strongly transverse, the sides somewhat sinuated behind the middle, the hind angles sharply marked and nearly rectan- gular, the surface dull, but only finely and sparingly punctured, trans- versely depressed in front of the base, and with a very minute basal impression on each side. Elytra elongate and flat, with rows of fine punctures, which become obsolete at the extremity. Legs yellow. OBS. — This species is very variable in colour. Its flattened form, destitute of pubescence, gives it at first sight but little resemblance to our European Telmatophilii ; but, nevertheless, it possesses the structure of the tarsi highly developed after the manner of Telmatophilus. The figure in Du VaVs Genera des Col. d'Eur. (pi. 52, f. 259 b.) of the tarsus of Psammcecus bipunctatus is very like that of this species. Probably common in the Auckland district. NOTE. — The species was found by Mr. T. Lawson and myself. 392. T. nitens, Sharp ; Entom. Mon. Mag., August, 1876, /. 70. Colore variabilis ; rufo-testaceus, elytris plus minusve infuscatis, maculis pallidis magnis quatuor ; convexus, nitidus, fere nudus ; thorace sat fortiter punctate ; elytris minus subtiliter punctato-striatis, punctis apice obsoletis. Long, corp., 2-2 J mm. This species, though closely allied to T. depressus, is very distinct therefrom by its more convex form and stronger punctation ; it has also the legs and antennae shorter and stouter. The colour is very variable, being sometimes reddish-yellow, with a dark band across the middle of the elytra, leaving a pale humeral and apical spot on each ; this dark colour extends sometimes so as to occupy entirely the elytra ; and the prothorax is also, in such specimens, so much infuscate as to be nearly black. Also a common species, I believe, about Auckland. NOTE. — -Mr. Lawson and I found this insect. Cryptophagus. Herb st. ; Lacord. Hist. des. Ins. Coleop., Tom. \\., p. 424. Ligula truncated in front, its angles furnished with a small ciliated appendage. Last joint of the palpi oval. Internal lobe of the jaws OF NEW ZEALAND. 225 terminated by a horny hook. Mandibles short, arched, furnished with a molar tooth at their base, with a ciliated membrane in front of this tooth, and denticulated. Labrum quadrate, transversal. Head trigonal, sunk in the prothorax as far as the eyes ; the latter large, prominent, rounded, and strongly granulated. Antenna rather robust, first joint stout, pyriform, second a little longer than seventh and eighth, which are equal, nine to eleven forming a rather compact club, ninth equal to tenth, or a little less thick. Prothorax transversal, truncated in front, slightly rounded and denticulated on the sides, more or less bisinuated at its base, and frequently having an impression near each of its hind angles. Scutellum transversal. Elytra oblong-oval, more or less convex. Tarsi heteromerous among the males, pentamerous among the females. Prosternum hardly, or not at all, received into the mesoternum. Body oblong-oval, slightly or considerably convex. NOTE. — The following species do not, strictly speaking, belong to this genus (except perhaps C. australis, Redten.), and will be re-arranged when more material can be accumulated for microscopical examination. 393- C. austral is, Redtenbacher ; Voy. Novara, Zoo I. Oblongus, subconvexus, parce longe pilosus, ferrugineus, ore, antennis, pedibusque, flavo-testaceis ; thorace valde transverso, lateribus obsolete crenulatis, antice angustato, angulis simplicibus ; tlytris vage punctatis, ante apicem evanescentibus. Long., ^j ; lat, & lin. 394. C. rubellUS, n.s. Oblong, sub-parallel, slightly convex, shining; elytra of a light chestnut-red colour, head and thorax darker red. legs and antennae shining, red, the latter darker than the legs ; elytra clothed with distinct yellow hairs, the head and thorax more sparsely with finer ones. Antenna stout, longer than head and thorax, pubescent, eleven- jointed ; basal joint longer and stouter than second, which is sub-ovate and much larger than third ; joints three to eight monilj,form and about equal to one another, the fifth, however, larger than the contiguous ones; club three-jointed, loosely articulated, the two first joints longer than broad, the last rounded. Head trigonal, with prominent coarsely facetted eyes ; rather coarsely but not closely punctured. Prothorax transversely- quadrate, the frontal portion just behind the head sub-truncate and a little produced, so that the front angles do not extend so far forward, these are prominent but obtuse, and extend laterally so that they are wider than the head in line with the eyes ; it is margined, narrowed behind, with almost straight sides, the base is bisinuated so as to .appear obtusely lobed at the middle, and the posterior angles are acute, and directed towards the shoulders of the elytra; its surface is sparingly impressed with rather large, shallow punctures, and it is more or less obviously depressed near the hind angles. Scutellum transverse, widest behind. Elytra a little wider than thorax at the base, but of about the same width as its frontal portion, they are very slightly nar- rowed behind, a little depressed above near the middle, with a distinct suture ; they are not perceptibly striate, but bear rows of punctures very similar to those on the thorax. E ii 226 COLEOPTERA Tibia nearly straight, more slender at the knees than the apex towards which they are dilated, but not strongly ; tarsi moderate. Length, nearly i line ; breadth, nearly J. I have four examples before me, three of which are from Tairua, and one was found near Whangarei Heads. The size varies slightly, and the elytra are not uniform in colour, some having indistinct infuscate marks. 395. C. mtilus, n.s. Somewhat similar to C. rubellus in facies, but less coarsely sculptured, paler in colour throughout, its pubescence short but not very fine, and most readily seen near the middle and sides of the elytra ; the insect is smaller, rather more convex, less parallel- sided, the thorax being more narrowed posteriorly, so that the shoulders of the elytra appear more prominent, and these latter are not parallel, being slightly widened near the middle. The front angles of the thorax are prominent but obtuse, and recede but little from the general line of the apex ; the base is only slightly bisinuated, the margins are fine and of a dark colour, the surface is not coarsely punctured, there is a transverse depression at each side along the base, and the posterior angles are not very acute and less obvious than in C. rubellus. The elytral punctation is coarser than that of the head and thorax, and is arranged in rows. The pubescence on the head and thorax is disposed transversely, that of the elytra longitudinally. Length, f line ; breadth, nearly J. Described from one example found near Whangarei Heads. 396. C. vestitus, n.s. Oblong, elliptical, moderately convex, shining ; head and thorax red, very sparsely pubescent, elytra pale castaneous-red, glossy, their pubescence rather long and conspicuous, yellow, somewhat curled, interrupted transversely before and behind the middle ; legs yellowish ; antennae reddish. The head is narrower than the thorax, and the elytra are wider than either. The punctation of the head and thorax is moderately coarse but not close, that of the elytra not much coarser, and not distinctly disposed in lines. Prothorax a little convex, broader than long, mar- gined, front angles depressed and rounded, hind angles acute and directed backwards ; apex somewhat rounded, so that the front angles are not protuberant, base a little bisinuated, the sides nearly straight behind ; it is widest in front of the middle, not at the front itself, and is depressed towards the hind angles. Elytra oblong, subovate, but not much rounded laterally ; there is a large rounded depression on each behind the base, separated by the suture only, a more or less obvious infuscate space behind, and the sculpture is less evident there than else- where. The thoracic margins are a little rough, so as to seem serrate, particularly near the front. Length, f ; breadth, nearly \ line. I found this species at Tairua and Whangarei Heads ; it is closely allied to Redtenbacher's C. australis. The structure of the antennae is the same as in C. rubellus^ but they are relatively shorter, OF NEW ZEALAND. 227 397- C. Silvanus, n.s. Slightly . convex, oblong, elliptical, the head and thorax perceptibly narrower than the elytra, sparingly clothed with rather short and fine pale yellow hairs ; it is shining, with red antennae, reddish head and thorax, chestnut-red elytra and legs, with more or less apparent fuscous marks near the base and apex of the- elytra. Antenna stout, shining, sparingly pubescent, longer than head and thorax ; their two basal joints stout, the first the larger ; third a little longer than second, more slender, thickened at apex ; joints four to eight bead-like, longer than broad, the fifth slightly longer than the contiguous ones ; club three-jointed, the ninth joint larger than eighth, tenth than ninth, the last largest, subovate. Head moderately coarsely but not closely punctured. Thorax sub-quadrate, not very much broader than long, not perceptibly sinuated laterally, and about as broad in front as behind ; the apex is rounded, so that its middle part is a little in advance of the angles, which are distinct but not acute ; the base is bisinuated, with acute slightly carinated angles directed backwards ; the disc is convex, there is an almost continuous basal depression, its entire surface is distinctly but not closely punctured, and the lateral rims are indistinct. Scutellum transverse. Elytra oblong, but little rounded at their sides, indistinctly impressed behind the base, humeral angles some- what oblique and slightly elevated above; they are more finely punctured than the thorax, the punctation is not arranged in rows, and each has a distinct sutural stria. Legs rather long and slender. Length, i^ ; breadth, nearly J line. One example found at Tairua. 398. C. angulifer, n-s- Oblong, moderately convex, sub-parallel, shining, chestnut-red (pale), base of elytra infuscate, antennae red, legs reddish-yellow ; it is sparingly clothed with short greyish hairs, so disposed as to leave the whole of the dorsal space quite nude, but this circumstance, it is probable enough, may be attributed to abrasion. Antenna rather short, hardly longer than head and thorax, their structure similar to that of C. rubellus, but rather slender in proportion to the size of the insect as compared with that species. Head distinctly and rather closely punctured. Thorax transversely quadrate, a good deal broader than long, apex rounded, base slightly bisinuated ; it is widest in front, owing chiefly to the very prominent yet not at all acute front angles, it is somewhat acutely angulated laterally near the middle, and narrowed . from thence in front and behind, but not sufficiently to render the outline other than subquadrate ; its surface is closely and distinctly punctured, and indistinctly impressed along the base. Elytra a little wider than thorax, slightly wider at the middle than elsewhere, not quite so coarsely and much more remotely punctured than the thorax. Legs rather elongate ; tarsi linear, the posterior not quite so long as the tibiae. Length, i J ; breadth, J line. Described from one example found at Tairua. 228 COLEOPTERA 399- C. ruficeps, n.s. Convex, elliptical, shining, head and thorax red, elytra pale chestnut-red, legs reddish-testaceous, antenna? reddish. Antenna stout, long, longer than elytra, club loosely articula- ted, three-jointed ; basal joint sub-pyriform ; second and third about equal, the latter narrower at the base than the second; fourth, sixth, and eighth equal, small ; fifth and seventh of the same size, each rather longer than the second ; they are pubescent Head somewhet convex, punctate ; eyes moderate. Thorax not much broader than long, a good deal narrower than elytra, rounded laterally, nearly straight behind, widest near the middle, front angles not prominent, the posterior rectangular, base and apex sub-truncate ; it is margined, rather convex in front, depressed behind, and finely punctured. Scutellum rounded. Elytra rather broad, obovate, truncate in front ; they are most convex behind the middle, very sparingly and indistinctly punctured, and clothed with fine elongate erect yellow hairs. Legs moderately long ; tibise slightly dilated towards the extremity ; front tarsi rather short in structure, somewhat similar to those of the Telma- tophilii, the others longer and more slender. The head and thorax are thinly clad. Length, J ; "breadth, J line. I found one specimen of this very distinct species near Whangarei Heads ; it is not congeneric with the preceding or following species, and will probably form the type of a new genus. It may be at once identified by its convex elliptical form. 400. C. hispidulus, n.s. Allied to C. rutilus, very similar in form, but with the front angles of the thorax rounded and deflexed, so that they are much less prominent. The head and thorax are distinctly and rather closely punctured, sparingly pubescent, and of a pale chestnut colour. Elytra paler than thorax, a little depressed in front of the middle, and clothed with rather long yellowish hairs; they are punctate, the punctures not in rows. The legs are yellow. Length, J ; breadth, less than J- line. I found one specimen near Whangarei Heads. It may be readily recognized by its long semi-erect pubescence. 401. C. fuligillOSUS, n.s. Oblong-ovate, convex, finely pilose, a little glossy, of a dark smoky-brown, legs and antennae reddish-testace- ous, antennal club fuscous. Last joint of the palpi twice the size of the penultimate, stout, sub- ovate, somewhat obtusely truncated at apex. Antenna shorter than head and thorax, with a long, three-jointed club, they are inserted at the sides just in front of the eyes ; first joint short and stout ; second stout, shorter than third, which is not twice the length of the fourth ; fifth larger than fourth ; sixth moniliform ; seventh and eighth transverse, the latter the larger of the two, both broader than the preceding joints ; club large, its two basal joints transversal, the eleventh rounded. Head not immersed, coarsely punctate, with large convex transersely oval not coarsely facetted eyes. OF NEW ZEALAND. 229 Prothorax subconical, broader than long, front angles depressed, yet less obtuse than the posterior, the sides are a little rounded, apex sub- truncate, base bisinuated ; the surface is coarsely punctured, and its pubescence is unevenly distributed, chiefly near the sides and base. Scutellum sub-quadrate. Elytra sub-oblong, transversely convex, of the same width as the thorax at the base but somewhat broader behind ; they are not striate, being finely and irregularly sculptured, so as to appear rugulose ; the base space is more or less reddened, and the yellowish hairs are more congregated there than elsewhere. Legs moderately long and slender. Under-side blackish, with fine greyish pubescence. Length, I-IT line; breadth, nearly \. Not uncommon on the Nikau. This and the four following species are congeneric, and must ulti- mately form a new genus. 402. C. SUbstriatuS, n.s. This species so much resembles C. fuliginosus that it will be unnecessary to do more than point out wherein the two differ. This insect is darker in colour and more glossy, not only the base but the apex also of the elytra are dilute in colour, as well as in some examples the same parts of the thorax, the legs, and antennae are infuscate-testaceous ; the punctation of the thorax is less dense ; the posterior half of the elytra is finely sculptured, but the rest is almost striated, with rows of coarse punctures ; the body is much more sparsely clothed, and the eyes are less conspicuous. Length, ii line ; breadth, i. Professor Hutton sent me a few specimens from Otago, and I found one at Tairua. 403. C. aciCUlatUS, n.s. Oblong-oval, convex, sparingly clothed with fine short griseous hairs ; it is piceous, with a humeral spot on each elytron, the legs, and all but the club of the antennae, reddish-testaceous. Head with four longitudinal raised lines, formed apparently of minute granules. Thorax a good deal rounded, and narrowed towards the front, and so sculptured as to appear as if irregularly scratched with a needle. The elytra are similarly but more finely impressed on the disc, with some fine punctures behind. In other respects the form and appearance correspond with those of C. fuliginosus. Length, i line ; breadth, quite J. I found one example near Whangarei Heads. 404. C. SerratUS, n.s. Oblong-oval, convex, shining, castaneous, covered with fine yellowish hairs, legs testaceous, antennae shining, red- dish, with an infuscate club. Head moderately finely punctured; thorax rounded and narrowed anteriorly, its sides serrated, and the surface with short irregular acicu- late impressions, with small punctures on the otherwise smooth intervals; elytra with numerous fine scratch-like marks similar to those observable on the prothorax, and minute punctures on the interstices. 230 COLEOPTERA Legs slender. In form and structure this species is very much like C. fuliginosus. Length, i \ line ; breadth, quite \. I found four specimens near Whangarei Heads. OBS. — In C. adculatus the intervals between the aciculate impres- sions appear elevated and roughened, but in the present species the surface seems smooth, though finely scratched. The colouration is variable, some individuals being pale, others reddish, castaneous. 405. C. punctulatUS, n.s. Ovate, convex, moderately shining, finely and sparingly pilose, castaneous, legs testaceous, antennae reddish, club brownish. Antennce, rather slender, their third joint longest, fourth and fifth equal, obconical, sixth and seventh moniliform, eighth transversal. Head rather shining and finely punctured. Prothorax rounded and narrowed towards the front, with the front angles deflexed, causing that part of the thorax, when viewed from above, to seem narrower than it really is; its surface is moderately punctured. Elytra punctulated, with a few excessively fine aciculate marks irregularly disposed over their surface, their pubescence is fine, not very close, and evenly distri- buted. Length, f line ; breadth, \. I found two examples near Whangarei Heads. It may be easily recognised by its small size, pale reddish chestnut colour, and fine elytral sculpture. 406. C. adspersus, n.s. Sub-ovate, rather elongate, moderately convex, rather dull, pitchy-brown, somewhat variegated with small spots formed by short yellowish hairs, the legs and antennal club are infuscate- red, the rest of the antennae reddish. Head rather closely and coarsely punctured, with prominent eyes ; prothorax broader than long, its widest part, behind the middle, a little contracted towards the hind angles, which are almost acute ; narrowed anteriorly, with depressed front angles, so that the base appears to be wider than the apex, which is sub-truncate, and its base bisinuated ; it is finely margined, indistinctly impressed down the middle, rather closely and moderately coarsely punctured, appearing somewhat rugose and dull, with fine short yellowish hairs irregularly distributed in patches, chiefly near the sides and base ; scutellum transversely quadrate ; elytra not much broader than the thorax, elongate, indistinctly depressed in front of the middle, with a few reddish spots, most conspicuous on the shoulders; their basal half is so impressed with coarse punctures in rows as to have a striate aspect, the remaining portion is more irregularly but much more finely sculptured; their pubescence is variegated, the yellow hairs are congregated in irregular patches, giving the elytra a spotted appearance. The legs are rather slender. The antenna are slender, pubescent, hardly so long as the head and thorax, with a three-jointed club ; their basal joint is stout, not much exposed ; the second about as long as but stouter than third, which is longer than the fourth ; the OF NEW ZEALAND. 231 fourth and fifth are equal ; sixth to eighth about equal, each shorter than fifth. Length, i J line ; breadth, quite J. I found my only specimen near Whangarei Heads. This and the following species ( C. hispidella) are congeneric, but quite distinct from the previously described forms. 407. C. hispidella, n.s. Allied to adspersus, of nearly similar form, rather more ovate (i.e., proportionally broader) ; of a mode- rately shining black colour, with paler but obscurely coloured legs and antennee ; its clothing consists of fine short pallid bristles, so arranged as to give the insect a spotted appearance. The head owing to its coarse punctation, seems rather rough, and bears a few fine hair-like setae ; the prothorax is similar in form to that of C. adspersus, rather broader than it is long, with depressed anterior angles, somewhat depressed on each side of the middle near the base, and sculptured very much in the same way as the head ; the elytra are a little broader than the thorax, oviform, a little depressed behind the base, closely but more coarsely punctured than the head or thorax ; their clothing consists of short yellowish bristles and greyish hairs, the former predominate, and give the elytra an obviously spotted appear- ance. Legs moderately stout. Length, £ line ; breadth, |. I found five specimens near Whangarei Heads. FAMILY— LATHRIDIDES. The mentum, ligula, and maxillse of variable form. The labial palpi with three, sometimes with only two joints ; the maxillary quadri-articu- late. Antennce. generally eleven-jointed, terminated by a one, two, or three-jointed club. Anterior and intermediate coxse globose; the posterior transversal ; all wide apart. Tarsi tri-articulate in both sexes ; the penultimate joint entire. Abdomen consisting of five segments ; the first notably longer than the others. Holoparamecus. Curtis; Lacord. Hist. des. Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii., p. 435. Mentum transversal, widely hollowed, with an obtuse projection in its centre ; ligula short, rounded in front ; lobes of the jaws of equal length, very slender inwardly, and there furnished with spiniform hairs, external wide, barbed at the end ; labial palpi short, robust, the first joint very small, second very thick, sub-globular, third conical ; basal joint of the maxillary palpi very small, second and third short, thick, equal ; fourth subconical, elongate, obtuse at the end. Mandibles short, wide, ciliated at the middle, and dentate at their extremity. Labrum rounded in front. Head short, trigonal, sunk in prothorax as far as the eyes; the latter rounded and strongly granulated. Antenna with 232 COLEOPTERA eleven, ten, or nine joints, the two first long and thicker than the following joints, the two last forming a small club, the antepenultimate thicker than the preceding joints, transversal. Prothorax cordiform, variably grooved above. Sciitellum small, curvilinearly-triangular. Elytra oblong-oval. Legs moderate ; tarsi short, first and second joints small, equal, third as long as the first and second taken together. Body oblong, smooth, winged. 408. H. lucidus, n.s. Rather elongate, elliptical, shining, of a brick-red colour, finely and sparsely pubescent; legs testaceous; antennae reddish or testaceous. Antenna moderately stout, eleven-jointed, the two basal joints about equal in length, the first the stouter, the second nearly as long as the third and fourth, united ; fifth nearly as long as the second ; ninth a good deal larger than the preceding one; the tenth and eleventh forming a rather large obtuse club. Head very finely and remotely punctulated. Prothorax cordate, margined, convex, much wider in front than behind, and considerably constricted near the base, in front of which there is an obvious trans- verse depression terminating at each side in a distinct fovea, and along the basal margin there is a row of punctiform impressions ; the surface is almost imperceptibly punctulated, and, like the head and elytra, sparingly clothed with excessively fine hairs. Scutellum almost semi- circular. Elytra moderately elongate, obovate, wider than and about twice as long as the thorax, widest in front of the middle and somewhat convex ; each bears a distinct sutural stria, between the suture and stria a series of small punctures, and the rest of the surface is more or less finely punctulated. Legs of moderate length ; femora incrassated ; tibia nearly straight but a little expanded apically, the third tarsal joint not longer than the other two. Under-side a little paler than the upper, punctulated and clothed in a similar manner. Anterior coxa almost contiguous, the posterior most widely separated. Metasternum large. Length, f line. I found several specimens of this species at Auckland, Tairua, and in the vicinity of Whangarei Harbour. Lathridius. Herb st. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 436. Mentum transversal, dilated and truncated in front ; ligula narrower, horny, with a membraneous border in front, and its angles ciliated ; internal lobe of the jaws replaced by a bunch of hairs, the external lobe wide at its base, terminated by a slender point, long and arched. Labial palpi with two joints, the first slightly distinct, second very thick, sub-globular, truncated and ciliated at the end ; last joint of the maxillary palpi rather longer than the two preceding joints taken together, conical. Mandibles small, ciliated internally, and simple at OF NEW ZEALAND. 233 the extremity. Labrum transversal, slightly rounded in front. Head sub-quadrate ; eyes moderate, rounded, prominent. Antenna inserted at the front angles of the head, slender, with eleven joints, the first globular, second oval, three to eight cylindrical, gradually shortened, joints nine to eleven forming an elongate club. Prothorax quad- rangular, sub-cordiform, narrower than the elytra, finely margined laterally. Scutellum very small. Elytra oval or oblong. Legs rather long ; tibia slender, somewhat arcuated ; tarsi three-jointed, the first half the size of the second, third longer than first and second conjointly. Prosternum narrow. Body oval and rather convex, sometimes long and depressed, winged, and usually smooth. 409. L. antipodum, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 18. Deep shining black ; club of antenna sub-ferruginous ; sides of thorax slightly sinuated ; elytra somewhat widened about the middle, suture and edge of elytra raised, each elytron with two slightly raised keels, the two inner with an elevation beyond the middle, and two transverse widish depressions before the middle. Length, i line. New Zealand (Capt. Parry). This species is very closely allied to L. nodifer, described by Mr. Westwood in a note at p. 155 of his Modern Classification of Insects, vol. i., and figured at page 152, fig. 13, 23. 410. L. SClllpturatuS, n.s. Pitchy-black, somewhat shining, legs and antennae obscure reddish, tarsi testaceous. Head so sculptured as to appear rough, uneven and dull. Prothorax longer than broad, rounded laterally in front, widest at the middle, behind which is a deep sinuation ; the surface is very uneven, having two longitudinal costse near the middle, and a much curved one near each side, the intervals being occupied by rather large cavities, those behind giving the appearance of a transverse depression near the base. Elytra oblong-oval, widest at the middle, much wider than the thorax ; each with eight distinctly punctured striae, these, owing to their separa- tion by longitudinal costse, are arranged in pairs ; the suture is a little elevated, the first costa bears an elongate, laterally compressed, tuber- cular elevation behind, the second is more sharply defined, and most conspicuous near the apex, the third is most distinct near the shoulder ; there is an evident depression in front of and another behind the middle of the elytra. Length, nearly i line. I think I found several specimens at Auckland some years ago, I have two remaining. I am in doubt as to whether this is identical with White's Z. antipodum, though I believe it to be a new species. 411. L. Hiarginalis, n.s. Moderately shining, brownish-testa- ceous. Head rough, apparently rugosely punctured, and rather dull. Prothorax longer than broad, very much and rather abruptly constricted F ii 234 COLEOPTERA in front of the base, the sides in front nearly straight but converging towards the constriction, the lateral margins are well-defined and some- what roughened ; there are two longitudinal costse near the middle, the surface is very uneven, the anterior portion being distinctly punctate, and the posterior constriction forms a very evident transverse depres- sion near the base. The elytra are much wider than the thorax, widest near the middle, narrowed in front, a little depressed transversely before and behind the middle ; they bear punctured striae arranged in pairs by the intervening costse, having very much the same appearance as those seen in L. sculpturatus, but not quite so much elevated. The antenna are not so long as the head and thorax, with a very thick basal joint, the second stout, oval, joints three to eight rather elongate and slender, club elongate, its terminal joint distinctly larger than the ninth or tenth. Length, nearly i line. I found two examples near Whangarei Harbour. 412. L. COStulatllS, n.s. Castaneous, moderately shining, head, legs, and antenna reddish, the latter rather short, with a proportionally short club. Head rough, with some indistinct irregular lines. Prothorax oblong, constricted and depressed in front of the base, with roughened margins, two distinct longitudinal costse near the middle, and an abbreviated curved one near each side, and the rest of the surface rather rough. Elytra ovate, widest rather behind the middle ; they bear four pairs of punctured strise, the suture is a little elevated, and each elytron has three well defined costse of which the innermost only reaches the apex, these costae are nearly equally elevated throughout. Tarsi slender. Length, nearly i line. Described from one example found at Tairua. 413. L. fLoridUS, n.s. Robust, reddish, shining, thorax and antennal club darkest, elytra castaneous-red. Head punctate, with two indistinct elongate impressions in front. Prothorax oblong, a little constricted behind, transversely depressed near the apex, much more so near the base, rather rough and dull, distinctly punctured, with an abbreviated elevation near each side at the middle. Elytra oblong- oval, convex, slightly depressed in front of the middle, with an obtuse elevation at each shoulder ; they bear shallow, but distinctly punctured strise, and are almost destitute of pubescence. Antenna as long as head and thorax, the third joint small, club rather short. Length f line. I found one individual at Whangarei Heads. Corticaria. Mar sham ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii., /. 437. Nearly allied to Lathridius, differs as follows : — Mandibles horny, bifid at their extremity, the latter preceded by three or four small OF NEW ZEALAND. 235 notches. Labrum slightly emarginated in front, with its angles rounded, Head narrowed in front, with a short truncated muzzle. Club of the antenna perfoliate, more loosely articulated than that of Lathridius. Prothorax not margined laterally, cordiform, presenting at its base a rounded or transversal impression. Last joints of the tarsi only of the same length as the first two united. 414. C. angTLStiCOlle, n.s. Body rather shining, testaceous- brown, with fuscous antennsa. Head distinctly but not closely punc- tured, with a transverse impression behind the eyes. Thorax rather narrow, longer than broad, constricted near the base, somewhat dilated laterally at the middle, and narrowed anteriorly ; it is a good deal depressed transversely near the base, and its surface is finely and distantly punctured. Elytra rather large, much wider than thorax, obovate, rather convex, widest near the middle; each bears eight feebly impressed but strongly punctured striae, and they are very sparingly clothed, there being an exceedingly short greyish hair proceeding from each puncture. Antenna rather long, quite as long as head and thorax, eleven-jointed, the two basal joints of about equal length, the first much stouter than the second, which is not much longer than the third, eighth slender, cylindrical, club laxly articulated. Eyes coarsely facetted. Scutellum large. Length, i line. I found my unique example at Tairua. 415. C. pubePUHl, n.s. Castaneous, darkest on the posterior portion of the elytra near the sides, but leaving the suture of the same reddish colour as the base ; antennal club fuscous ; the body is rather short and convex, and rather densely clothed with pallid hairs. Antenna as long as head and thorax, basal joint stout, second rather small, club loosely jointed. Head rugosely punctured. Prothorax scarcely longer than broad, a little depressed near the base, its sides a little rounded (not cordate) ; its surface rather coarsely but not closely punctured. Elytra obovate, narrowed at the shoulders, which are, nevertheless, somewhat elevated ; they bear a sutural stria on each, and the rest of their surface is rather coarsely and closely punctured, but the puncta- tion does not assume the form of regular rows. Legs rather long. Length, nearly f line. I found one specimen near Whangarei Heads. 416. C. fasciata, n.s. Somewhat similar in general outline to C. puberum, being robust and convex, of a dark brownish-red colour, with the antennae, except the basal joint, pitchy-fuscous, and a distinct fascia behind the middle of the elytra piceous, it is sparingly clothed with pallid hairs. The antennce are scarcely as long as the head and thorax, slender, the first two joints stout, nearly as short as the joints of the club, the eighth joint hardly larger than the seventh. Head moder- ately coarsely punctured, with rather large prominent eyes. ProtJwrax hardly longer than broad, rounded laterally, not cordate, with an elon- 236 COLEOPTERA gate frontal depression, and a larger one behind at each side, the surface rather uneven and punctate. Elytra ovate, widest just behind the middle, with the shoulders a little elevated ; they are distinctly depressed along the suture between the base and the middle, are moderately coarsely punctured, and quite free from striae. Length, nearly f line. I found one or two at Tairua. 417. C. Mrtalis, n.s. Convex, robust, fuscous, legs testaceous. Antenna about as long as head and thorax, the two basal joints robust, joints three to eight small, the latter not perceptibly larger than the seventh, club elongate, loosely jointed. Head coarsely, but not very deeply or closely punctured. Thorax about as long as broad, rounded laterally, sub-ovate, not cordate, punctured in the same way as the head, and with three distinct foveae near the base, one on the middle, and one near each side. Elytra ovate, punctate, the punctation almost arranged in regular lines, though somewhat rugose near the base ; they are clothed with short pale hairs, which are very distinctly disposed in lines, with a short interval between the hairs. Length, nearly f line. I found this species some years ago at Auckland, and quite recently one or two specimens near Whangarei Harbour. 418. C. finitimilS, n.s. This species so closely resembles C. hirtalis that a careful examination will be necessary to distinguish one from the other ; the size, form and sculpture are almost identical, but in this species the head is not so broad behind, there is an obvious trans- verse depression along the base of the thorax, and the legs and antennae are testaceous. Length, nearly f line. I found some specimens at Whangarei Heads. 419. C. variegata, n.s. Similar in form to C. fasciata, of a brownish-testaceous colour, with piceous spots on the elytra, those behind forming an interrupted fascia not reaching the suture, two small spots on the middle close to the suture, which is reddish, and a larger one behind each shoulder ; the body is clothed with rather long pale- yellow hairs, and the legs are a little paler and clearer than the body. The head and thorax are coarsely punctured, the latter is about as long as it is broad, a little contracted behind the middle, with a somewhat interrupted dorsal furrow, and a large depression near each side behind. Scutellum large, rounded behind. Elytra ovate, a little depressed near the base, and punctured so as to form almost regular rows. Length, nearly f line. I found one mutilated individual near Whangarei Heads. 420. C. discoidea, n.s. Piceous, with the basal half of the elytra testaceous ; thorax sparingly clothed with very fine not very perceptible pubescence, the elytra with longish pallid hairs. OF NEW ZEALAND. 237 Head coarsely and rugosely sculptured, rather broad behind. Pro- thorax about as long as broad, rounded laterally, a good deal narrowed in front, coarsely and rugosely punctured, and rather uneven; there being a short oblique elevation at each side near the middle, a lateral depression behind each of these, and two dorsal impressions. Elytra rather broad, convex, oviform, a little depressed at the suture near the base, and coarsely and somewhat rugosely punctured. Length, | line. I found two or three examples near Whangarei Heads. 421. C. obesa, n.s. Convex, shining, almost destitute of pubes- cence, there being only a few fine short pallid hairs proceeding from the punctures ; it is of a dark, somewhat bronzy-chestnut colour, with red- dish-testaceous legs and antennae, but with the club of the latter fuscous. Head and thorax with indistinct, rather distant punctures ; the latter convex, about as long as broad, with moderately rounded sides (not cordiform), and a little depressed near the base. Elytra convex, obovate, a good deal narrowed towards the apex, with rounded shoulders which are not at all prominent ; they bear distinct well-defined punctures almost arranged in rows, and the interstices are quite smooth and shining. The antenna are about as long as the head and thorax, their two basal joints are stout, three to eight small, the latter scarcely more developed than its predecessor, club elongate. Length, \ line. Described from one example found at Auckland. 422. C. pudibunda, n.s. Somewhat similar to C. obesa, but less robust; it is convex, not very broad, almost nude, of a moderately shining reddish colour, with the legs somewhat testaceous. The head and thorax are coarsely and closely punctured, the latter about as long as it is broad, rounded laterally and rather convex, with a small basal fovea. The elytra are convex, obovate, and almost rugosely punctate, with very fine almost indistinct hairs proceeding from the punctures, and slightly depressed near the scutellum. Length, \ line. My only specimen was obtained at Tairua. 423. 0. alacer, n.s. Moderately convex, shining, pubescent, the head castaneous-red, thorax blackish, elytra reddish-yellow, the legs, antennae, and pubescence yellow. The antenna are as long as the head and thorax, their two basal joints are stout, the second the shorter ; joints three to eight about equal ; club loosely articulated. The punc- tation of the head and anterior half of the thorax is rather coarse, that of the elytra less dense, whilst the hind part of the thorax is rugulosely sculptured and free from punctures. The prothorax is longer than broad, dilated laterally at the middle, its front and base scarcely so wide as the head (including the distinctly facetted eyes), and most elevated at the middle. The elytra are obovate, moderately convex, considerably wider than the thorax, impressed 238 COLEOPTERA behind the base, and each has an obvious humeral elevation ; the yellow pubescence is confined to the elytra, but there are a few long erect hairs on other parts of the body. Legs moderate, and, like the antennae, shining. Length, f ; breadth, J line. I found one example recently at Whangarei Heads. FAMILY— MYCETOPHAGIDES. Ligula nearly always corneous, prominent. Maxilla with two unarmed lobes. Labial palpi with three, the maxillary with four joints. Antenna eleven-jointed, terminated by a tri-articulate rarely bi-articulate club. Anterior and intermediate coxa globose-oval, in general a little projecting, the posterior sub-cylindrical and transversal; all separate; tarsi four-jointed, the anterior tri-articulate among the males; rarely sub- pentamerous in both sexes. Abdomen composed of five segments under- neath, all free and about equal. Typhaea. Kirby ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. \\.,p. 446. Ligula horny, subtruncate in front. Last joint of the maxillary palpi longer than the preceding two taken together. Mandibles similar to those of Mycetophagus. Labrum strongly transversal, entire, with rounded angles. Epistome separated from the forehead by a well- marked furrow. Eyes rounded, rather prominent. Antenna short, ter- minated by a three-jointed club. Prothorax strongly transversal, the sides nearly straight, subtruncate in front, with the middle of the base feebly lobed, and its posterior angles not projecting. Seutellum curvi- linearly triangular. Elytra oblong. Anterior tibia terminated by three spurs, first joint of the front tarsi of the males simple. Body oblong, slightly convex. 424. T. CUrvipes, n.s. Oblong, sub-parallel, slightly convex, pale castaneous, rather densely covered with fine yellow hairs, legs and antennae yellowish. Head immersed up to the eyes, trigonal, narrower than thorax, with a transverse impression on the forehead, in front of which it is nude and shining, but behind well-clad ; its whole surface distinctly and closely punctured ; eyes moderate, not very coarsely facetted. Antenna inserted at the sides in front of the eyes, hardly so long as the head and thorax, pubescent, eleven-jointed ; basal joint but little exposed ; second and third of equal size, the former the stouter and incrassated apically ; fourth shorter than third ; joints four to eight decrease in length only, sub-obconical ; club distinct, its two basal joints broader than long, obviously larger than the eighth ; eleventh joint large, obtusely rounded, not broader than tenth. OF NEW ZEALAND. 239 Prothorax transversal, a little convex, finely margined, slightly nar- rowed in front with depressed angles, scarcely rounded laterally, apex subtruncate, the base sinuated at each side of the middle, which, there- fore, appears broadly and obtusely lobed, hind angles obtuse ; the dorsal space is finely and closely punctured, the sides more coarsely and bearing by far the greater portion of the pubescence. Scutellum trans- verse. Elytra oblong, hardly as wide as the thorax, almost parallel- sided and rounded behind ; they are a little convex transversely, so sculptured as to appear rugulose, without distinct striae, but with darkish longitudinal lines that might be mistaken for grooves ; their pubescence is evenly distributed and semi-erect. The posterior tibia are very much curved, so as to seem quite deformed ; tarsi shorter than tibiae. Length, i \ ; breadth, nearly \ line. Described from one example found at Auckland. 425. T. Mrta, n.s. Thefaa'es of this species is very similar to the preceding, but it is a little larger, rather more convex, the thorax is more rounded and narrowed anteriorly, and the eyes are more con- spicuous and coarsely granulated. The second and third joints of the antenna are of the same length, the third being cylindric and slender ; the fourth and fifth are equal to one another, longer than broad, each shorter than third ; the sixth and seventh are shorter and broader than the preceding; eighth transverse, broader than seventh ; club well-defined, the last joint not so broad as the tenth. Last joint of palpi stout. Head a little roughened, with minute punctures and fine longitudinal wrinkles, a good deal obscured by yellow hairs. The thorax is covered with irregular longitudinal lines, with minute punctures on the intervals, the lateral sculpture coarser than the discoidal and less obviously linear ; the surface is sparsely clothed with yellow hairs. The elytra are finely striated, the interstices are punctulated so as to have a rugulose aspect, and the yellow hairs are chiefly disposed in longitudinal rows. Legs moderate, the tibia a little flexuose ; tarsi long, the posterior nearly as long as the tibiae. Length, nearly i £ ; breadth, J line. I found one example near Whangarei Heads. It is well differen- tiated from T. cunnpes by the form of the hind tibia, the striate elytra with linear pubescence, and the differently sculptured head and thorax. The colour of both species is very much alike, a pale reddish-chestnut. FAMILY— DERMESTIDES. Ligula of variable form, without paraglossae. Maxilla bilobed, sometimes connate ; the inner lobe often terminated by a horny hook. Antenna short, retractile, with eleven (very seldom with eight or five) joints, terminating in a club. Head deflexed, more or less retractile. Prothorax almost always excavated below for the reception of the antennae. Elytra entirely covering the abdomen. Legs short; the anterior coxa obtusely conical, prominent, contiguous, or only slightly separated ; the intermediate almost oviform, oblique, hidden, distant, 240 COLEOPTERA or sub-contiguous ; the posterior lamelliform, a little separated ; tarsi pentamerous, simple. Abdomen composed of five segments, all free. Trogoderma. Latreille : Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. \\., p. 467. Mentum very short, rough ; ligula membraneous, horizontal, trans- versal, a little emarginate in front ; jaw-lobes membraneous, contiguous, hirsute at the end, unarmed internally ; last joint of the maxillary palpi as long again as its predecessors conjointly, truncated at the end, the first and third joints very short ; the labial palpi very short, the third joint smaller than the second, a little produced and obtuse at tl>e end ; mandibles short, arcuated, their extremity simple ; labrum small, trans- versal, rounded in front. Head small, deflexed, resting on a projection of the prosternum ; eyes ovate, often a little emarginate. Antenna short, with eleven joints, terminated by a variable club. Prothorax trans- versal, having at each side below, a wide furrow for the reception of the antennae. Legs short, partly contractile. Anterior coxa slightly separated, the intermediate very much so. Femora grooved below ; the four joints of the tarsi equal. Prosternal process distinct, narrow, received into a cavity of the mesosternum, which is short and broad. Body oblong or oval, and pubescent. 426. T. Serrigerum, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., May, 1877, /. 270. Fusco-rufum, densius irregulariter griseo fuscoque vestitum ; antennis apicem versus latissimis, basi testacea, apice fusco, articulis 5-11 intus productis. Long., 5 mm. Antenna very short, the third joint slender and rather long, the fourth much shorter and a little angulated internally, the fifth slightly produced, and, like the following joints, very short ; these apical joints are dark in colour, and each is strongly produced inwardly, the eleventh joint being also very short and broad, but not quite so wide as the tenth. The upper-surface is not of a uniform colour, but of different shades of infuscate red, and it is densely clothed with depressed grey and fuscous hairs which obscure the sculpture, and which are not arranged so as to form any definite pattern. The legs are reddish. The only specimen I have seen of this very distinct species was given me by Mr. Wakefield, who found it at Riccarton, September 22nd, 1873- 427. T. Signatum, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., May, 1877, P- 271. Nigrum, sat nitidum, pubescentia sparsa sat erecta, et in elytris fasciis tribus transversis albidis dispositis vestitum ; antennis brevibus, basi testacea, apice fusco, clava 5-articulata ; tibiis fusco-rufis. Long., 3 mm. Antenna very short, the five apical joints strongly transverse, the point of articulation placed in the middle of each. Head small, closely punctured, and with a greyish pubescence. Thorax a little narrowed towards the front, the base in the middle much produced over the OF NEW ZEALAND. 241 scutellum, its punctation indistinct, its pubescence consisting of white hairs which are not evenly distributed, while the parts between the patches bear more sparing indistinct darker hairs. Elytra clothed with white hairs at the base, and with two distinct transverse fasciae of sparing white hairs, as well as some others at the apex, and the spaces between with some still more scanty and shorter hairs ; the punctation is distant and indistinct, so that the surface is a little shining, notwith- standing the clothing. The under-surface is sparingly clothed with fine hairs. The tibia and tarsi are very slender and obscurely reddish. The palpi are pale yellow. This species was discovered some time since near Auckland by Mr. Lawson, and I have recently received some specimens of it from Captain Broun. 428. T. maesta, n.s. Smaller, narrower, and much duller than T. signatum, with the elytra more narrowed posteriorly, but, owing to the smaller lobe of the prothorax, less emarginate at the base. Antenna short, the basal joints testaceous, the last five fuscous ; joints seven to ten strongly produced inwardly, so that their articulation is not near the middle, the eleventh rounded. Head rather deeply, very closely, but not coarsely punctured, and almost destitute of pubts- cence. Prothorax moderately convex, rounded anteriorly, very closely and distinctly punctured so as to be quite dull, with a large dense patch of grey pubescence near each hind angle, and a few other scattered hairs. The sculpture of the elytra is ill-defined, but consists apparently of fine closely placed punctures, with slightly rugulose intervals; they are sparingly clothed with short greyish hairs, which however have no tendency to form fascia? or other distinct patterns. The legs are of moderate length and reddish in colour. This insect can be easily identified by the structure of the antennal club, and the peculiar punctation of rhe elytra. The pubescent spots on the thoracic angles are very conspicuous. Length, \\ line. I found one example only near Whangarei Heads. FAMILY— BYRRHIDES. Ligula membraneous or corneous, without paraglossa*. Maxillce bilobed, unarmed. Antenna with eleven, rarely with ten joints, gene- rally clavate at their extremity. The head nearly always retracted within the prothorax when in repose and invisible above. Elytra entire, lobed or scolloped at their epipleurse. Legs contractile ; anterior coxa oval ; the intermediate almost rounded ; the posterior strongly trans- versal, plane, contiguous, or only slightly separated ; tarsi pentamerous, simple. Prosternal process received into the mesosternal cavity ; meso- sternum short. Abdomen with five segments \ the three first fixed, the last at least larger than the preceding. G ii 242 COLEOPTERA Group— NOSODENDRID^E. Head deflexed, not received into the prothorax when at rest. Mentum covering the cavity of the mouth. Labrum indistinct. Antenna eleven- jointed, inserted under the sides of the head. Nosodendron. Latreille ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 478. Mentum very large, plane, covering the mouth, elongate- triangular, rounded at the end. Ligula small, membraneous, transversal, rounded in front. External lobe of the jaws coriaceous, slender, almost cylin- drical ; the internal hooked at its extremity. Palpi very short, their last joint cylindrical, obtuse, notably longer than the preceding one. Mandi- bles short, arched, and pointed at the end, having on the inner side a narrow membraneous border, and at the base a strong molar tooth. Head curvilinearly triangular. Funiculus of the antenna slender, joints one and two about equal, third very large, cylindrical, fourth and fifth obconical, sixth to eighth moniliform, the three last forming an abrupt oval club, compressed and subperfoliated. Prothorax short. Scutellum moderate, triangular. Elytra oval, very convex. Femora robust, but narrowed towards the extremity ; tibia dilated, with small spines on the external edge ; the four first joints of the tarsi very short, bare under- neath ; the anterior tarsi received, when in repose, in a tibial groove. Prosteraal process moderately large, received into a narrow cavity of the mesosternum. 429. N. OVatum, n.s. Body oval, moderately convex, obscure piceous, sparsely clothed with short, erect, yellowish setae, legs blackish, tarsi and antennae shining, the basal joint of the latter pitchy, the rest red, the antennal club bears excessively fine yellowish pubescence. The head is immersed up to the eyes, large, as wide behind as the front of the thorax, dull, and apparently without sculpture. Prothorax short, a little emarginate at apex, widely rounded and as wide as the elytra at the base, with obtuse angles ; it is considerably narrowed anteriorly, but not at all curved laterally, and its surface is obscure and not very dis- tinctly punctate. Scutellum triangular, punctulated. Elytra obovate, slightly wider in front of the middle than elsewhere, a good deal nar- rowed behind, and rather finely and irregularly punctured. The antenna are inserted at the sides in front, some distance from the eyes, are rather slender, with a broad massive club, which is three-jointed; the basal joint is stout, its exposed portion longer than the second, which is as long as broad; third cylindric, elongate, nearly as long as the three following joints ; fourth and fifth equal, sub-obconical, longer than broad ; sixth and seventh equal, each shorter than the fifth, sub-monili- form ; eighth rather shorter than seventh, obconical ; ninth transversal, large, produced inwardly ; tenth also transverse, broader than ninth, its point of articulation external to the middle, so that it is prolonged OF NEW ZEALAND. 243 inwardly ; eleventh larger than tenth, obliquely rounded inwardly ; the form of the club therefore is not at all oviform. Femora robust, gradually narrowed towards the extremity; tibia short, compressed, much widened towards the apex, so that their form is elongate-triangular, they are armed along the outer edge with short teeth rather than spines, and are terminated by short spurs ; the tarsi are very short, not much exceeding in length the width of the apex of the tibia, the front ones only are, in repose, received into the tibial impression. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, i J. I detected my only specimen on the under-side of a log at Tairua. The insect might very well form the type of a second genus of this sub- family. Group— BYRRHIDJE. Head retracted within the prothorax when in repose. Mentum small. Epistome not separated from the forehead. Labrum distinct. Antennas, eleven-jointed, inserted at the sides of the head, uncovered. Curimus. Erichson ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 481. Parts of the mouth, the labrum excepted, hidden during the retrac- tion of the head, the eyes also concealed. Ligula divided into two rounded lobes by a slight emargination, membraneous externally, coria- ceous in the middle. Last joint of the labial palpi slightly securiform ; that of the maxillary cylindrical. Mandibles bi- or tri-dentate at their extremity without inner tooth at their base. Labrum rather large, trans- versal, slightly ridged at its base. Antennae with a rather stout basal joint ; second to fourth sub-cylindrical, the third larger than either of the other two ; fifth obconical ; joints six to ten transversal, widening gradually ; eleventh rounded. Legs received in the excavations, tibia rather wide, obtusely angular outwardly at the middle ; all the tarsi retractile, rather short, ciliated underneath, with a membraneous squa- mule below on the third joint. 430. C. zeelandiCUS, Redtenbacher ; Voy. Novara, Zool. Breviter- ovatus, valde convexus, niger, supra cinereo nigroque squamulatus, setis erectis, clavatis nigris in interstitiis alternis elytrorum in fasciculos longi- tudinales irregulares condensatis, maculaque transversa post mediana elytrorum albido squamosa. Long., 1; lat, &. 431. C- anomalus, n.s. Rounded, scarcely oval, convex, casta- neous, covered with short rough yellowish hairs and upright setae, legs reddish, tarsi and antennae yellow. The antennce. are not so long as the head and thorax, their first and third joints about equal, elongate ; fourth and fifth equal, oviform, each 244 COLEOPTERA longer than sixth ; joints six to eight increase in bulk, submoniliform ; the last three forming the club, the ninth not twice the size of the eighth, eleventh large, obtuse. Maxillary palpi yellow, the last joint large ovate and pointed. Head retractile, epistome truncate in front, labrum exposed, eyes oval, longitudinally ; at each side, just below, and extending behind the eye there is a broad shining excavation. Thorax short, as wide as the elytra behind, base subtruncate with prominent but not acute angles, it is considerably narrowed in front, which has rather depressed angles, and its sides, though nearly straight, are a little incurved at the middle. Scutellum invisible. Elytra short, rounded, distinctly and finely punc- tured. Legs retractile, tibia arcuated externally, gradually narrowed to the extremity, without tarsal furrows, tarsi moderately robust and shining, their basal and apical joints nearly equal in length, the former stoutest. The tibiae and labrum bear fine yellow setae. Length, i J ; breadth, i \ line. This species does not agree with any of the genera known to me. I have, for the present, called it a Curimus. I found one example (in bad condition now, owing to my attempts to set it out for examination) at Tairua. 432. C. Striatus, n.s. Rather oblong, the sides of the elytra being parallel ; convex, black, rather shining. Head retractile, covered with small granules, the epistome rounded in front, labrum prominent. Prothorax very short, greatly narrowed anteriorly, with an emargina- tion behind each eye, its sides are nearly straight, the base widely bisinuated, and its surface closely and distinctly punctured. Scutellum small, triangular. Each elytron has nine or ten distinct impunctate striae. The clothing, apparently, has been rubbed off, only a'few coarse setae remain. Front tibia dilated, narrow at their base, widely impressed from base to apex ; tarsi stout. Antennce rather slender, shorter than head and thorax, their club tri-articulate ; first joint long, cylindric ; second rather shorter but stouter ; third and fourth nearly equal, sub-cylindrical ; fifth and sixth nearly alike, sub-obconical, rather longer than broad ; next two stout ; tenth much broader than ninth ; eleventh rather large, circular. Palpi long and robust, penultimate joint almost cylindrical, the last oval, obtuse, longer than the preceding one. All the legs are received into cavities; the middle tibiae are grooved, the posterior, in my only specimen, are broken off. Length, if ; breadth, i line. I am indebted to Mr. T. Beasely, of Parua, for my specimen. The genus is doubtful. Morychus. Erichson; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Caleop., Tom. ii.,/. 483. The organs of the mouth (save the mandibles and the labrum) and a part of the eyes concealed during the retraction of the head. Ligula OF NEW ZEALAND. 245 short, horny in the centre, coriaceous externally, scarcely emarginated in front. Last joint of the labial palpi sub-globular, truncated at the end; that of the maxillary oval. Mandibles very short, sharpened inwardly, without membraneous margin and basal tooth. Labrum . transversely-quadrate, rounded in front, strongly carinated at its base. Antenna gradually thickening to the seventh joint. Legs similar in form to Cytulus. 433. M. COPUSCans, Pascoe / Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875, p. 4. M. ellipticm, valde convexus, nitidissime aeneus, antennis pedibusque pallide ferrugineis ; capite leviter sub-confertim punctato ; prothorace elytrisque coriaceis, subtilissime punctatis ; scutello transversim triangulari, impunctato ; corpore infra ferrugineo, leviter punctato ; femo- ribus tibiisque sparse hirsutis. Long., 2 lin. Wellington. Of this species I have seen only one specimen. It is very like the European M. auratus ; but, inter alia, it is narrower, more minutely punctured, and the scutellum is transverse. NOTE. — It also occurs at Auckland, where I found one individual only. 434. M. setarius, n.s. Moderately convex, rather short, sub- globular, obscure piceous, having many erect fuscous setae, legs red, the tarsi yellow, antennae testaceous. There is no perceptible sculpture of any kind, the insect being covered with an exudation, or sappy matter, very difficult to scrape off. The epistome is rounded, and finely but quite distinctly margined in front; labrum transversely carinated behind. The thorax is short, considerably narrowed towards the front, with straight sides ; the elytra are very short, and abruptly deflexed behind ; it is this latter peculiarity, chiefly, which renders the form of the insect so different from M. coruscans ; but, structurally, the two are identical. Length, ij line; breadth, almost i line. I found one example only at Whangarei Heads. 435. M. orbicularis, n.s. Very convex, hemispherical, nude and glossy. Head large, moderately closely and coarsely punctate. Pro- thorax large, transversal, narrowed anteriorly, its sides straight and finely margined, the base truncate and of exactly the same width as the elytra; its surface is distinctly but not very closely or coarsely punctured, its punctation very much finer than that of the head. The elytra are finely margined, and their sculpture is more distant and less distinct than that of the thorax. The body is of a pitchy-red colour, the legs and antenna are fulvous, the tarsi and palpi clear yellow. The scutellum is invisible, and the anterior tibia are not grooved externally. A second specimen, which I refer to this species, is quite black and not much shining, with obscure red legs. 246 COLEOPTERA Length, if line ; breadth, i J. I found two examples at Parua. Liochoria. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875,^. 4. Antenna sub-elongatse, articulis sex ultimis, ultimo excepto, per- foliatis, clavam angustatam formantibus. Labrum magnum, distinctum. Palpi maxillares articulo ultimo ovali. Tibia anticse extus excavatae. I have only a single specimen of the species described below ; but, so far as I have been able to examine it, it seems to differ from Morychus in the six-jointed very narrow club of the antennae. It is apparently perfectly free from any villosity ; but under a strong lens very short erect hair-like bristles are seen to exist. 436. L. Imttoni, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875, p. 5. L. elliptica, convexa, nigra, nitida, antennis pedibusque piceis \ capite prothoraceque confertim subtiliter, elytris subtilissime, punctatis ; scutello sequilateraliter triangulari; corpore infra femoribusque subtiliter punctatis, sparse hirsutis ; tibiis extus integris, intus ciliatis. Long., 3! lin. Otago (Capt. Hutton). Group— LIMNICHID^E. Head retracted when at rest. Labrum distinct. Epistome separated from the forehead by a transversal furrow. Antenna ten-jointed, inserted (uncovered) at the sides of the head. Limnichus. (Ziegl.} Latreille; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 486. Organs of the mouth and eyes entirely concealed during the retraction of the head. Mentum broad, strongly narrowed anteriorly. Ligula coriaceous, dilated in front, with slightly prominent angles and rounded in the middle. Lobes of the jaws horny, external obliquely shortened at the end, and terminated by a small tooth ; the internal sometimes furnished with fine hairs. Mandibles short, wide, slit at the end, each division bifid, furnished inwardly with a membraneous margin. Labial palpi short, their two first joints small, third oval, obtuse at the extre- mity; the last of the maxillary ovate and acuminate. Labrum large, rounded in front, a little angular at the sides. First joint of the antenna oval, rather stout ; joints two to seven sub-cylindrical, eight to ten forming gradually a feeble elongate club. Legs received into not very deep excavations, tibia moderately wide, all the tarsi free, simple, ciliated underneath. Body oblong-oval, convex. OF NEW ZEALAND. 247 437. L. decOHlS, n.s. Oval, convex, of a glossy greenish-black colour above, deep black below, and rather densely clothed with depressed setae. Head covered with orange-coloured setae, so as to render its sculpture invisible or indistinct. Prothorax short, of the same width as the elytra at its base, a good deal narrowed towards the front, with straight sides ; it is usually densely covered with reddish-yellow setae which conceal its finely and closely punctate surface. Scutellum triangular. Elytra obovate, considerably narrowed behind, so that the apex seems some- what pointed ; their surface is covered with a shallow indistinct punctation, and is sparingly clothed with fine orange and white setse intermingled, those of the latter colour predominating near the sides and apex. My specimens are almost nude on the dorsum, but I do not think this is altogether due to abrasion. Legs elongate, the tibia not much dilated, and bearing fine short white hairs. Palpi robust. The antenna are hardly as long as the head and thorax, scarcely clavate, their basal joint is stout, joints two to five are almost cylindrical and about equal to one another, the three following are sub-oval, ninth round but little broader than the eighth, and the tenth is oval and larger than its predecessors. The abdomen is punctulated and bears fine grey hairs, the meta- sternum is shining with an impression near the hind coxae, and the cavities for the reception of the legs in repose are well-marked. Nearly i line long, by J broad. I found a few examples at Tairua. 438. L. pTinctatUS, n.s. Sub-ovate, convex, moderately shining, black, covered with depressed yellow and white setae. The punctation of the body is close and quite obvious ; the meta- sternutn is finely punctulated, and impressed with a longitudinal line ; there is a dense patch of fine pale yellow pubescence at each side, and another of longer hairs on the apical ventral segment. Length, i line ; breadth, J. The insect is slightly larger than L. decorus, less narrowed posteriorly, duller, and distinctly punctate. I am indebted to Professor Hutton for my specimen ; he found it at Lindis Pass, Otago. FAMILY— PARNIDES. Ligula generally large and entire. Maxilla with two unarmed lobes. Maxillary palpi with four, the labial with three joints. Antenna of variable form, frequently consisting of eleven joints. Head small, retractile. Elytra entirely covering the abdomen. Anterior coxa occa- sionally sub-cylindrical and transverse, sometimes sub-globose, separate ; their cotyloid cavities completely open behind: the intermediate sub- oval, distant : the posterior transversal, contiguous. Tarsi pentamerous, simple ; their apical joint very large, armed with robust claws. Abdomen composed of five or seven segments ; the anterior connate. 248 COLEOPTERA Gr oup— Maxillary palpi short. Antenna nearly always clavate, inserted at the lateral margins of the forehead, more or less distant from the eyes. Front coxtz cylindrical, transversal, their trochantins distinct ; the poste- rior widened, plate-like at their inner extremity, or throughout their entire length. Abdomen with five segments. Metathoracic parapleura simple. Potaminus. Sturm.; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii.,/. 505. Last joint of the maxillary palpi obliquely acuminated, that of the labial obtuse. Antennal club wider and more strongly dented than in Parnus. Prothorax finely margined laterally, without grooves at the sides of its disc ; legs longer ; pro- and meso-sterna notably wider than in that genus. Body clothed with decumbent silky hairs. Body oblong. Mentum transversal, widely and deeply hollowed in front. Ligula membraneous laterally, widened and truncated in front. Palpi short, terminal joint of the maxillary longer than the others united. Lab- rum wide, short, hollowed, hiding the mandibles, invisible when the head is retracted, the latter resting on a chin-piece of the prosternum. Eyes oval or rounded, prominent, coarsely facetted. Antenna inserted in transversal furrows situated in front and inner side of the eyes, received when in repose in a groove placed below these organs, with ten or eleven joints ; the first rather large, obconical ; second very large, dilated anteriorly, those following compact, forming a small fusiform club, more or less dented at the inner side. Prothorax transversal, nar- rowed in front, lobed at its base, with its front and hind angles prom- inent, the disc arched. Scutellum moderate, triangular. Elytra more or less elongated. Projecting prosternal and mesosternal processes wide, the first received into a hollow of the second. Legs moderate. Posterior coxae sub-contiguous, abruptly enlarged at the internal side. The four first joints of the tarsi about equal, the fifth shorter than the others taken together. The first portion of the description indicates the differences of structure between Potaminus and the genus Parnus of Fabricius, the second gives the characters of the latter genus, as given in Lacordaire's work on the genera of the Coleoptera. 439. P. angUStiCOlliS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feb., 1877. P. angusto-ovatus, sat dense griseo-hirtus ; antennis capite fere duplo brevioribus ; prothorace latitudine paulo longiore, apicem versus gradatim angustiore, basi bisinuata, lobo scutellari truncate ; scutello triangulari ; elytris prothorace latioribus, convexis, sat fortiter striato- punctatis ; tibiis intermediis rectis, tarsis linearibus ; unguibus pallidis. Long., if lin. Waikato. Considerably narrower and more convex than P. substriatus. Pro- bably not strictly congeneric. OF NEW ZEALAND. 249 Parnida. Nov. gen. The only exponent of this genus, known to me, exhibits the following prominent characters : — Body oblong, transversely convex, depressed at the junction of the thorax and elytra. Antenna short, stout, ten-jointed, inserted in a deep fossa below, in front of the eyes ; the basal joint very large, oblong ; second inserted at right angles, near the end of the first, almost obconical, about half the size of the first; joints three to ten form a large compact strongly dentate (inwardly) club, of which the last is the shortest ; they are pilose. Palpi short and stout, their penultimate joint obconical, the last larger, sub-ovate, obliquely produced to an obtuse point. Mandibles bifid at apex. Mentum angularly excised in front. Labrum transverse, truncate at apex. Head retractile ; eyes small, convex, very coarsely facetted. Prothorax almost conical, broader than long, deeply furrowed near the sides above and below. Scutellum transverse, rounded laterally. Elytra elongate-ovate. Prosternal process longitudinally excavated, received into the cavity of the mesosternum, porrected ; the latter deeply concave between the middle coxae, and rather short ; metasternum rather short. Legs short and stout; the femora dilated but narrowed towards their extremity, deeply hollowed below for the reception of the tibiae ; these latter arcuated externally, distended, and somewhat compressed, and grooved along their outer face for the tarsi; tarsi thick, their terminal joint nearly as long as the preceding four united. Abdomen with five segments, the first largest, the fifth conical, with a considerable depression at its base. Front and middle coxa moderately distant, posterior still more so. 440. P. agrestis, n.s. Body oblong, moderately convex, moderate- ly shining, piceous, reddish near the shoulders, legs and antennae red ; it is thinly clad with fine long erect testaceous hairs. Head distinctly punctured, with two smooth elevated spots in front of the eyes. Prothorax broader than long, narrowed anteriorly, very little rounded laterally, with prominent hind angles ; the base is sub- truncate, the disc convex, and its whole surface is coarsely punctured, with a deep longitudinal groove situated at some distance from the side margin. Elytra but little wider than thorax, widest behind the middle, not much rounded at the sides, and a little produced behind ; they are striate, the striae are not perceptibly punctured, deeply impressed at the base, nearly obsolete on the middle, and their interstices are so punctu- lated as to give them a somewhat rugulose appearance. The tibia and tarsi bear fine yellowish hairs. Under-surface punctulate, pitchy-brown, and clothed with short yellowish hairs. Length, -X lines ; breadth, I Of this curious insect I found one individual under a log at Tairua. The parts of the mouth could not be examined in as satisfactory a manner as I could have wished, owing to the immersion of the head H ii 250 COLEOPTERA and the difficulty of setting out the insect without breaking it, one antenna, indeed. I was compelled to break off so that it might be examined, the other is entirely concealed in its fossa. FAMILY— PECTINICORNES. Mentum large, corneous, nearly always entire. Ligula without para- glossae, often situated at the internal face of the chin. Maxilla bilobed ; the inner lobe frequently, the external very rarely, horn-like. Mandibles generally differing in the two sexes, often greatly developed in the males. Labrum ordinarily soldered to the epistome. Antenna ten-jointed, geniculated, their three or seven terminal joints pectinate and rigid. Elytra completely covering the abdomen. Coxa transversal ; the inter- mediate occasionally sub-globose. Tarsi pentamerous, simple ; their claws also simple, with an appendage terminated by two bristles between them. Abdomen composed of five sub-equal segments. Metathoracic parapleura simple. Group— LUGANID^. Ligula membraneous or coriaceous, ciliated, nearly always placed at the internal face of the mentum. Chin entire. Labial palpi inserted near the base and sides of the tongue ; their supports free. Mandibles destitute of molar teeth at their base, differing according to sex, usually very large among the males. External lobe of the maxillae, penicillate. Labrum nearly always soldered to the clypeus. Scutellum normal. Intermediate coxae transversal. NOTE. — Some New Zealand species exhibit a peculiar structure of the antennae, their club being quite mobile, very distinct from the rigid pectinate form which obtains in the typical genera of the family, and closely resembling that of the Melolonthida. Dendroblax. White; Voy. Er. Terrains.) p. 9. Head narrow, narrowest behind, in front widened and truncated ; mandibles viewed from above somewhat ovate and bent at the end, hollowed, on the outside somewhat angled at the end ; eyes very large, well seen from above ; antenna longish, ten-jointed, basal joint nearly as long as the other joints taken together, the joints from the second to the sixth short and roundish, somewhat angular about the middle, the last three joints forming a roundish head, the last rather the largest ; thorax not so wide as elytra, with the sides in front rounded, in the middle considerably notched for the reception of the head, side angled in the middle, behind rather straight, middle slightly convex; elytra very wide, edge slightly margined ; legs with the anterior tibia wide and strongly toothed on the outside of hind pair, much thickened at the end and hollowed out where the tarsi are inserted, two long lobes on the inside ; tarsi slender. This genus comes near Lamprima and Rhyssonotus. OF NEW ZEALAND. 251 441. D. earlii, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 10. Deep blackish- brown ; head, thorax and elytra deeply punctured ; head above, thorax above, in front and behind with ferruginous silky hairs ; scutellum with ferruginous hairs ; elytra with four longitudinal flattish ridges, the outer obsolete ; under side of thorax and legs with many ferruginous srlky hairs. Length, 9^ to 12^ lines. On the Hutt river, Port Nicholson. NOTE. — I found one specimen at Tairua; it is nine lines long, and the costse are quite indistinct. Dorcus. MacLeay. Mentum transversal, trapezoidal or semi-circular, concealing the tongue. Head sub-quadrate ; mandibles at least as long as the head ; eyes seldom divided ; palpi sub-filiform, the third joint of the labial about equal to the first, the second of the maxillary much longer than the fourth. Antennce ten-jointed, the basal joint as long as or longer than the stalk, club three-jointed. Prothorax transversal, obtusely lobed in front, bisinuated at base. Scutellum sub-triangular. Elytra oblong, and like the thorax, slightly convex. Front legs not much if at all longer than the others ; anterior tibice with several teeth, the others with one or more. Projecting prosternal process variable, as well as the mesosternum. NOTE. — Epitomized from the descriptions of Lucanus and Dorcus^ Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iii., pp. 22, 27. 442. D. SQUamidorsis, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 9. Black; a lunated spot midway between the eyes and another on the side of and behind the eyes, with deep punctures and some yellowish scales in them ; thorax with lateral and posterior margins and the side of anterior margin with impressed punctures and yellowish scales in them, and four spots on the back, the posterior running into the hind margin; the elytra with a widish band round each, formed by deep punctures and scales in them, and four large spots similarly impressed filling up most of the surface of the elytra ; scutellum with a smooth edge behind ; anterior tibice with four widish teeth on the edge, the edge itself impressed. Length, 7-7 \ lines. Port Nicholson. I have a specimen from Mr. John Buchanan, of the Colonial Museum at Wellington ; it is a distinct form. 443. D. punctulatUS, Wliite; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 9. Covered over above with minute punctures; elytra with four indistinct longitu- dinal lines, with fewer punctures on them, scutellum punctured ; anterior femora with six teeth on the outside. Length, 6-7 lines. Wellington. 252 COLEOPTERA 444- D. planus, n.s. Oblong, rather broad, slightly convex, rufo- piceous. The head is short and broad, its forehead depressed, with a curved transverse impression ; the surface is strongly and closely punc- tured ; the eyes are encroached upon near the middle by the prolonga- tion of the sides of the head. The thorax is transversely quadrate, finely margined, the apex bisinuated, with obtusely produced anterior angles ; the base is truncate with rectangular but not prominent angles ; the sides are a little rounded anteriorly, and slightly narrowed behind ; the whole surface, except a narrow apical line, is closely and rather coarsely punctured, and is clothed with pale yellow elongate scales, which, however, are chiefly distributed along the sides and base. Scutellum small, almost semi-circular. The elytra are obconical, about as wide as the thorax, and are rounded posteriorly ; the shoulders are prominent and prolonged under the prothorax, near which the side margins are distinctly raised ; the surface is closely punctured, the larger punctures being disposed beyond the scutellum, the finer ones near the suture, and they are clothed with yellowish scales, the dorsal space, however, is nearly nude. The mandibles are broad, short, inwardly bidentate. The club of the antenncE is almost tri-articulate, the seventh joint being almost inappreciably produced. The under-side is coarsely punctured, the abdomen not so much so, and bears many fulvous hairs and scales. The epipleurce are broad near the base. The anterior tibia are slightly grooved and carinated, each carina almost crenate, and are externally armed with five curved teeth, those nearest the extremity the largest ; the other tibiae are more strongly grooved and carinated, and bear a strong tooth near the middle. Length, 6J lines. I found four specimens at Whangarei Heads ; the species is closely allied to D. punctulatus, but may be identified by the squamose clothing. Ceratognatlms. Westivood; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iii.,/. 41. Mentum strongly transversal, narrowed in front. Ligula horny, small, entire. Internal lobe of the jaws obsolete, /te^/ rather long, slender, the last joint the largest of all. Mandibles a little longer than the head, hori- zontal, arched, compressed, trifid at the extremity, with an obtuse dent in the middle above. Labrum horny, quadrate, ciliated in front. Head a little narrower than the prothorax, transversal, with two tubercles on the forehead. Eyes almost rounded, rather prominent. Antenna mode- rate, slender, their first joint compressed, arched ; second sub-globular, wider than the following five; the last three very elongated, linear. Pro- thorax transverse, straight on the sides, feebly bisinuated at its base, with the anterior angles rather prominent. Scutellum cordiform. Elytra rather elongate, parallel, rounded at the end, a little convex. Legs rather long ; the anterior tibiae finely denticulated or notched, with four stout middle teeth, and two much larger terminal ones : the four posterior denticulated throughout ; tarsi shorter than the tibiae. Mesosternal process perpendicular, elongate-triangular. Body rather elongate, sub- depressed and parallel. OF NEW ZEALAND. 253 The females are distinguished by their shorter mandibles, smaller head, shorter antennal club, and somewhat laterally rounded thorax. 445. C. irroratus, Parry ; Trans. Ent. Soc., iv., 56. Pitchy red, with dull black spots scattered over the whole body ; mandibles porrect, recurved, in front sharp, and behind denticulate ; antenna with the three last leaflets very much elongated and pilose ; thorax quadrate, not margined ; elytra nearly thrice the length of the thorax, of a pitchy brown, reddish, punctate, with dull black spots sprinkled over the disc ; femora thickened ; tibia one-spined, serrated on the outside ; prosternum and mesosternum simple, not produced, $ . In the female the three last leaf- lets of antennae are of moderate size ; mandibles small, not much porrect, one-toothed at the base ; body and thorax more rounded than in the male. Length, 4^ lines ; breadth, i| line. Port Nicholson. I found this species in several Auckland districts. 446. C. zealaildiCTIS, n.s. Mandibles rather short and stout, porrect, recurved anteriorly, and with a prominent, external tooth near the base. The antennce are of moderate length, the scape setose, and the three leaflets finely pubescent. The head is closely and coarsely punctured, except a small space on the vertex. The thorax is transverse, convex, obtusely angulated behind the middle, narrowed in front and behind, and sinuated at each side of the base and apex ; its surface is coarsely punctured except on the dorsal space behind the middle, and it is squamose. The elytra are nearly three times as long as the thorax, and slightly wider than it; they are moderately convex, somewhat rugosely punctate, and the squamosity is distributed irregularly, some- times in longitudinal lines with intervening patches, this giving them a chequered appearance, the margins distinct but not large. The. femora are a little inflated, the two front pairs of tibia are armed externally with a stout spine, and the anterior are crenated. The/w- and mesosterna are simple. Underside punctate and squamose. The general ground colour is obscure rufous, the scales fulvous. The female may be dis- tinguished by the less robust mandibles, smaller antennae, and shorter legs. Length, 7 lines. I found this species at Tairua and Whangarei. 447. G. albOgUttatUS, Bates; Ent. Mag., No. 39, p. 55. C. parvus, ovatus, sub-depressus, brunneo-obscurus, thoracis lateribus late rufescenti-brunneis, elytris maculis nonnullis albis e squamulis longiori- bus formatis. Long., 3^ lin., $ . NOTE. — I do not know its habitat, nor have I seen any examples of the species ; the above description was sent to me by Captain F. W. Hutton. 448. C. foveolatus, n.s. Mandibles prominent, rather elongate, porrect, recurved in front, with a lateral protuberant process near the 254 COLEOPTERA base. The head is somewhat protuberant in front of each eye, has a large coarsely punctate triangular depression in front, the posterior margins of which are elevated and almost smooth ; the hind part and sides are coarsely punctured, more sparingly behind than on the sides ; it bears some elongate pallid scales, which are congregated on the depressed portions. The thorax is convex, rather transverse, the apex and base are sinuate at each side ; it is widest at the middle, the sides behind are nearly straight, in front rounded ; posterior angles obtuse- rectangular ; the margins are rather thick and somewhat crenated ; the dorsum is remotely, the depressed portions rather closely, punctured, and it has an ovate central depression in front, two shallow oblique basal ones, and some others which are less obvious ; the squamosity is chiefly confined to the depressed portions. Scutellum punctate and squamose. The elytra are convex, oblong, a little wider than the thorax, with compressed sides and slightly crenated margins ; their surface is irregularly and distantly punctured ; each elytron bears three indistinct somewhat abbreviated costse, the external defines the disc, the other two are equidistant from one another and the suture ; their clothing consists of patches of scales not very regularly disposed, the most conspicuous being a basal one, three in an oblique line in front of, and the same number behind, the middle of each elytron, but the squamosity does not accurately correspond on both elytra ; in fresh examples the clothing, most likely, will be more ample, though distribu- ted more closely on the depressed parts. Under-side punctured and sparsely squamose. The prosternum is slightly carinated, and the interval between the intermediate coxae, though almost plane, is sub- carinated towards the prosternum. The colour is an obscure infuscate red, with a bluish tinge on some parts, and the scales are pale fulvous. Length, 6 lines. The only specimen I have seen is minus legs and antennae ; it was found by Mr. T. F. Cheeseman in January, 1878, in the mountainous region near Nelson. 449. 0. lielotoides, Thorns. ; Ann. Soc. Entom. France, Ser. 4, ii. $ Elongatus, convexus ; niger vix nitidus, pilis squamuliformibus pallidis hue et passim ornatus ; punctatus, elytra obsolete longitudi- naliter pluri-costata, costis numero indistinctis. ^ ignotus. ^ Elon- gatus, convexus. Caput inaequali punctatum, sub-triangulariter depres- sum. Prothorax elongatus, sub-quadratus, antice paulo angustiore, paulo ut apud Helotam ; elevationibus intricatis plurimis impunctatis, instructus; punctatus. Scutellum granulosum. Elytra prothorace latiora, illo quasi 3-longiora, punctata, obsolete longitudinaliterque costata, costis numero indistinctis ; apice rotundata. Corpus subtus pedesque valde punctata. £ ignotus. *~t> **'• "*•' ^" Lissotes. Westwood; Trans. Entom. Soc., n. ser., iii., 213, 1855. Sub-genus novum. Eigulo Nigidisque affine, mandone maris uncinato, oculis vero integris rotundatis vel subintegris scutelloque minuto sub- OF NEW ZEALAND. 255 trigono. Labrum sub-porrectum, in medio tuberculo conico instructum. Mentum transversum, angulis anticis lateralibus rotundatis margine anticis haud emarginato. Labii lacinise elongatse, setosse. Caput trans- versum, antice late concavum, lateribus haud complanato dilatatis ; oculi rotundati, vix cantho antice et postice incisi. Prothorax margine antico in medio elevato et sub-porrecto, disco in medio canaliculate vel sub-depresso. Tibiae anticse extus 6-dentatse. Prosternum simplex, haud retro porrectum. 450. L. reticulatUS (Buquet, MS.), Westwood ; Trans. Entom. Soc., iv., 275, 1847. L. mandibulis brevibus crassis, intus obtusi den- tatis, sub-depressus, niger, pronoto sub-quadrato, elytrisque squamoso- reticulatis. Long, corp., lin. 6. Habitat in Nova Zealandia. In Mus. D. Buquet, Parisiis. Caput parvum, nigrum, nitidum, margine antico depresso. Mandi- bula breves, obtusse, dentibusque duobus obtusis armatis. Antenna articulo 7mo vix intus producto setoso. Oculi cantho sub-divisi. Mentum transversum, angulis anticis rotundatis, margine antico in medio parum emarginato. Pronotum sub-quadratum, capite multo latius, lateribus parum rotundatis, disco spatiis nonnullis luteo squamosis. Elytra pronoti latitudine obscure luteo-squamosa, spatiis vel interstitiis glabris reticulata. Pedes breves, nigri. Tibia anticse extus 5-6 dentatae, 4 posticse in medio dente unico armatse. FAMILY— LAMELLICORNES. Antenna short, with seven or eleven joints ; the basal joint large, the terminal joints mobile, and forming a transversal club. Legs more or less fossorial, especially the anterior ; their tarsi pentamerous. Group— COPRID^E. Organs of the mouth overlapped by the clypeus, invisible from above. Ligula membraneous. Lobes of the maxilla very large, coriaceous or membraneous, and ciliated. Mandibles lam elli form, membraneous, more or less corneous laterally. Labrum of the same form, membraneous, invisible, adhering to the arch of the cavity of the mouth. Antenna inserted below the clypeus, with eight or nine joints • the basal very large, the three last forming the club. Six ventral segments to the abdomen, all connate. Metathoracic parapleura simple. Intermediate COXCE longitudinal or oblique, nearly always widely separated. A single spur to the posterior tibia . Saphobius. Sharp; Rev. et Mag. de Zool. Paris, 1873,^. 4. Corpus sub-quadratum. Clypeus antice angustatus breviter biden- tatus. Palpi labiales biarticulati ? (articulum tertium videre nequeo), 256 COLEOPTERA articulis brevibus latis. Tibia anteriores elongatte, intus curvatse, infra medium tridentatse, tarsis brevibus. Tibia intermedia apice interne calcari unico brevi (an secundo brevissimo ?), tarsis sat magnis, com- pressis. Tibiae posteriores sat elongate, apicem versus leviter incras- satse, extus baud denticulatis, angulo apicali inferiore calcari brevi, alteroque ad angulum superiorem, tarsis tibiis plus duplo brevioribus, compressis, unguiculis parvis. Prothorax angulis anterioribus subtus excavatis. Elytrorum epipleura latissimse. Pygidium sub-perpendicu- larse, elytris obtectum. Mesosternum sat magnum. Coxa intermedise perdistantes. 451- S. edwardsi, Sharp ; Rev. et Mag. de Zool. Paris, 1873, p. 4. Supra opacus, subtus sat nitidus, obscure nigro-seneus, elytrorum apice tibiisque piceis, palpis, antennis, tarsisque rufis ; capite prothora- ceque dense punctatis ; hoc transverse, basi medio longitudinaliter impresso ; elytris sericeo-opacis, obsolete striatis ; pectore sat crebre punctate. Long, corp., if lin. Habitat. Nov. Zealandia. Collected by Mr. Henry Edwards (now of San Francisco). • 452. S. wakefieldi, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., January, 1877. Sub-quadratus, supra opacus, subtus sat nitidus, obscure nigro-seneus, elytrorum margine plus minusve testaceo, pedibus rufis, antennis testa- ceis clava fusca ; capite thoraceque dense punctatis, hoc basi medio longitudinaliter impresso; elytris sericeo-opacis, obsolete striatis; pygidio exsertas (sub-perpendiculare), leviter inflexo. Long., 4^ mm. ; lat, 3 mm. In the male the hinder part of the metasternum is slightly impressed in the middle, and the apical ventral segment is a good deal shorter in the middle than it is in the female ; otherwise the two sexes are quite similar. Four individuals of this species were captured by Mr. Wakefield (after whom I have the pleasure of naming the species) in the Otira Gorge, Canterbury. OBS. — This species is extremely similar to S. edwardsi, but is a little larger, and the front tibia? are less curved, the metasternum is longer, and the femora are red. In the individual from which I described S. edwardsi, the pygidium is entirely immersed under the elytra, while in the two individuals of 6". wakefieldi before me, it is quite exposed. It is therefore probable that the position of this part in the unique individual of S. edwardsi is the result of an accident. The genus Saphobius is very close to the Australian Homodesmius (which is pro- bably synonymic with Canthonosoma, MacLeay), but has the hind tibiae differently formed. 453. S. nitidulus, n.s. Rather shining ; head and thorax pitchy, the former reddish in front; elytra green on the middle, blackish at the sides, with the suture reddened ; legs dark red, shining. OF NEW ZEALAND. 257 The head and thorax are moderately closely but not at all deeply punctured, the punctation of the latter denser near the front angles than elsewhere, leaving an almost smooth dorsal line with a depression at its base ; there are two rounded impressions on the middle (one near each side), and in front of these two others close to the margins ; irts~ much broader than long, a little convex, emarginate in front, nearly truncate at the base, its sides behind are almost straight, but in front are obliquely narrowed to the prominent angles. The elytra are short, of the same width at the base as the thorax, rounded laterally, and a good deal narrowed and sinuated behind, where they are abruptly deflexed, not protruding beyond the pygidium, but leaving it exposed below ; their upper surface is defined by a sharp rim, and the epipleurse by another but finer one, and between these are two obvious striae ; each elytron has six impunctate striae ; the disc is elevated, so that the base seems to be a good deal depressed. The underside is shining black and rather distantly punctured, with a few granules on the anterior portion of the metasternuin. The front tibia are long, rather suddenly bent and thickened near the extremity, with two rows of punctures ; the intermediate are slender at the base and a good deal dilated apically, and being short are some- what triangular in form ; the posterior are long and flexuose. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, i \. Allied to the typical species, but differing from it in the sculpture of the prothorax and metasternum, and in its more glossy upper surface. I found one example recently (October, 1878) at Whangarei Heads. Group-APHODinXE. Organs of the mouth sometimes entire, occasionally incompletely overlapped by the clypeus. Ligula membraneous, nearly always bilobed. Lobes of the maxilla coriaceous, unarmed ; sometimes corneous, den- tate and ciliated. Mandibles and lab'rum of variable structure, concealed by the clypeus among the greater number, visible among the lesser. Antenna inserted under the clypeus, composed of nine joints, their club of three short thick joints. Abdomen with six ventral segments, all free. Middle pair of coxa oblique, contiguous behind. The metathoracic parapleurcE simple. Aphodius. Illig. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iii.,/. 115. Mentum quadrate or trapezoidal, more or less hollowed in front. Ligitla bilobed. its lobes penicillate. Last joint of the labial palpi obconical, long, or a little shorter than the second ; the second and fourth joints of the maxillary palpi the longest, sub-equal, the latter sub- cylindrical. Mandibles lamelliform, horny-membraneous, hidden of the cavity of the mouth, their molar tooth larnellated, horny ; lobes mem- braneous, the external large and rounded, the inner small and trigonal. Head a little convex, transversal, half-circular, and frequently sinuated 258 COLEOPTERA in the middle in front, sometimes dilated at the sides in front of the eyes ; these latter slightly divided, their upper portion visible above, small. First joint of the antenna very long, the following five of variable size, the club short and stout. Prothorax transversal, margined, and nearly straight at the sides, feebly emarginated in front, a little rounded or nearly straight at its base. Saitellum of variable size and form. Elytra more or less sub-cylindrical, and covering the pygidium. Legs rather robust ; anterior tibia tridentate, in general strongly, the others dilated, truncated and ciliated at the end, their spurs long and acute ; tarsi rather long, slender, the first joint of the two hind pairs more or less elongated, claws small. Prosternum carinated, foveolated in front of the coxae, forming behind a small projection more or less elongated and shaggy. 454. A. exSCUlptuS, White ', Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 9. An- gustulus, parallelus, sat convexus, nudus, nigro-piceus, antennis pedi- busque dilutioribus ; capite mutico ; prothorace transverso, elytris latiore, basi crebre fortiter, punctato, punctis anterius magis sparsis ; elytris crenato-striatis, humeris acute tuberculatis. Long, corp., 4| mm. Head very convex, finely punctured without any traces of tubercles ; clypeus much emarginate. Thorax greatly broader than long, an front a good deal broader than the elytra, narrowed to the base, which is as broad as the elytra ; the surface is without depressions, but bears irregu- larly-distributed coarse punctures, which, on the middle of the front part, are almost absent. Elytra with nine striae, each of which is punctured with large but rather distant punctures, and also with a series of punc- tures along the lateral margin. The scutellum is elongate and narrow. The middle coxa are widely separated ; the basal joint of the hind tarsus is as long as the hind spur. Two individuals were sent from Tairua by Captain Broun; they are no doubt the two sexes, for in one of them the pygidium is a good deal more inflexed, and the apical ventral segment shorter in the middle than in the other. NOTE. — I have given Dr. Sharp's description (Entom. Mon. Mag., vol. 13,^. 70) of A. distans, which has been found to correspond with the type of A. exsculptus in the National collection. Mr. White's description is of little value, no size is given, and it could only be applied to this species so long as others were unknown. 455. A. candens, n.s. Body rather narrow, sub-parallel, mode- rately convex, of a chestnut-red colour, rather shining. The head bears an indistinct impression between the eyes, and a slightly elevated curved line in front of them ; it is finely and remotely punctured, the most conspicuously punctate part behind a broad line behind the vertex ; clypeus widely emarginated. Prothorax transversely quadrate, rather broader in front than behind, the sides nearly straight, but a little sinuous behind, front angles prominent but not acute, the posterior "distinct and rectangular; the base is round and somewhat OF NEW ZEALAND. 259 sinuated at each side, the punctation of the surface is coarse and distant posteriorly and laterally, in front perceptibly finer, there are a few ap- parently smooth spots in front, but on a close examination it may be seen that these, as well as the intervals between the larger punctures, are really covered with minute punctures. Scutellum elongate-triangular. The elytra are as broad as the thorax, slightly narrowed in front, with acute tubercular shoulders ; each has nine striae, impressed with less than twenty diamond-shaped punctures. The three teeth of the front tibia are rather acute and curved ; the longer spur of the intermediate tibia extends to the apex of the second tarsal joint, whilst that of the posterior reaches just beyond the base of the second joint. Length, 2 lines. I found one specimen under a log at Tairua ; it is closely allied to A. exsculptus. 456. A. SUSpectllS, Sharp; Entom. Man. Mag., vol. 13, /. 70. Angus tulus, parallelus, sat convexus, piceus, nitidus ; prothorace trans- versim quadrato, elytrorum latitudine, fortiter punctato ; elytris fortiter striato-punctatis, humeris haud acutis. Long, corp., 4^ mm. Very closely allied to A. exsculptus, but rather smaller and shorter, and with the thorax less transverse ; the striae of the elytra are a good deal deeper, and their punctures are nearer to one another. Besides these slighter characters, the two species present some more important distinctions. The legs in A. suspectus are shorter, and the long spur of the hind tibia reaches as far as the apex of the second tarsal joint ; the shoulders of the elytra are not acute, and the middle coxa are not so widely separated. An individual of this species was sent me some years ago by Mr. Edwards, of San Francisco, with the number 1709 attached. OBS. — This species and the preceding (A. exsculptus), though allied to the genera Saprosites, Euparia and Atoinius, will not at present satifactorily accord with any of them. I think, however, for the present, they may be best placed in Saprosites, which is rather vaguely charac- terised by Redtenbacher. 457- A. paSCOei, Sharp ; Entom. Mon. Mag., vol. 13, p. 71. Since the above description was in print, I have received from Mr. Pascoe a specimen of what appears to me to be another species of this group ; it is very closely allied to A. suspectus, but is considerably larger, the punctures of the thorax are rather more numerous, and the stride of the elytra, as also their punctures, are somewhat finer, so that the inter- stices are broader. The following diagnosis will characterise it : — Angustulus, parallelus, nigricans, nitidus ; prothorace transversim quadrato, elytrorum latitudine, fortiter punctato; elytris striato-punctatis; interstitiis latis, humeris prominulis, vix acutis. Long, corp., 5^ mm. NOTE. — Mr. Pascoe, it appears, had omitted to inform Dr. Sharp by whom this species had been collected. I found a few specimens of what I believe to be this species near Whangarei Heads. 260 COLEOPTERA 458. A. COmmuniS, n.s. Moderately convex, parallel-sided, nude, shining, piceous, sometimes more or less reddened. Head rather closely and distinctly punctured. Protlwrax transversely quadrate, slightly rounded laterally, its angles not acute, the basal and side margin behind, subserrate ; the disc bears coarse distant punctures, which are more closely placed near the sides, leaving, however, a smooth space at the middle close to the side margin, the anterior portion is punctulated. Scutellum elongate, subtriangular. Elytra a little convex, parallel, with acute tubercular shoulders, and on each nine distinct striae with rather large closely placed punctures, so that the interstices appear somewhat crenate. The posterior tibial spur is longer than the first joint of the tarsus. Legs and antennae reddish. Length, ij line. I found this species at Tairua and Whangarei, at both of which places it is rather common, and I think I have specimens from other localities. It is allied to the preceding species, but not to A. brouni. 459- A. brouni, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., vol. 13, />. 71. Nigricans, convexus, minus elongatus, subopacus ; antennis pedibusque dilutioribus ; thorace transverse, angulis posterioribus fere nullis, crebre irregulariter punctate ; elytris striatis, striis apice profundioribus, minus distincte punctatis. Long, corp., 3^ mm. Head impunctate except on the extreme vertex, quite without eleva- tions ; clypeus emarginate. Thorax strongly transverse, rather wider than the elytra, the front angles rounded and a little produced, the hind angles extremely indistinct and obtuse ; the surface bears numerous rather deep but not very coarse punctures, which are irregularly distrib- uted, and nearly wanting about the front; the surface is rather dull. The elytra are rather short, and bear each nine somewhat deep but rather fine striae ; they are deepest on the deflexed portion ; the punc- tures these striae bear are only indistinct ; the surface is dull, but the interstices are not punctured. The legs are short, the tibtce stout, the long spur on the hind ones reaching nearly to the apex of the second joint. The mesosternum is densely and finely rugose so as to be very dull ; the space between the middle legs is carinate. Sent by Mr. Edwards and Captain Broun ; Mr. Edwards' specimen with the number 1708; some of Captain Broun's individuals were in- dicated as found on the wood of Sophora tetraptera. OBS. — This species is rather smaller than our European A. biguttatus, and somewhat similar in form thereto. I think it may be placed in Harold's genus Ataznius ; in many respects it resembles A. exsculptiis and its allies, but is very readily distinguished from them by the rugose mesosternum. It varies in colour, the elytra being sometimes obscure red. Group— MELOLONTHID^E. Ligula corneous and soldered to the mentum; sometimes coriaceous, membraneous and free. Mandibles not overlapped by the clypeus. The OF NEW ZEALAND. 261 labrum usually distinct. Clypeus generally separated from the forehead by a distinct suture. Antenna with nine, rarely with seven, eight, or ten joints ; their club composed of three or seven joints. Tarsal claws variable. The three last pairs of abdominal spiracles slightly divergent. Stethaspis. Hope; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iii.,/. 222. Mentum plane, elongate -quadrate, its ligular part a little narrowed, with its anterior margin slightly and angularly hollowed. Jaws very robust, terminated by six strong obtuse teeth. Last joint of all the palpi very much larger than any of the preceding ones, sub-cylindrical, a little arched, and rounded at the end. Labrum short, horizontal, widely rounded, and rather strongly hollowed in the middle in front Clypeus broad, separated from the forehead by a fine transversal groove, short, rounded, rather strongly margined, especially in front. Eyes thick. AntenncB nine-jointed, first club-like, inflated at the end, joints two to four obconical, sub-equal, fifth and sixth very short, the three last forming a very elongated and linear club among the males, ovate-oblong among the females. Prothorax transversal, straight at the sides behind, rounded and narrowed in front, and rather strongly lobed at its base. Elytra oblong, finely furrowed. Legs moderate, anterior tibia biden- tate in the male, tridentate in the female, the four posterior slender, rounded, bicarinate and spinose ; tarsi longer than the tibise, slender, their claws strongly arcuated, widened at their base. Pygidium very strongly transversal, curvilinearly triangular. Sternal process strong, projecting, conical, and obtuse at the end. 460. S. SUturaliS, Hope ; Col. Man., i., 104. The clypeus is rugosely, the other parts of the head regularly punctured. The pro- thorax is punctate, the punctures rather shallow and distant, and it is finely margined. The elytra are not very distinctly striated, in some examples more deeply grooved than in others, with small oblong some- times dark punctures. The insect is of a moderately shining pale green colour, with the thoracic margins and elytral suture yellowish ; the under-side is greenish testaceous, finely punctured, and more or less pilose, the pubescence of the abdomen being much finer than that of the breast ; the femora and tarsi are testaceous, the tibia green and rather metallic, and the antenna fusco-testaceous. I have a mutilated specimen, which was brought by Mr. T. F. Cheeseman from Nelson, of a more shining green, quite green below, and with the mesosternum rather more densely punctured, the elytra are almost smooth and obsoletely punctured ; but as the insect is muti- lated and abraded, it is better to regard it as a variety of the typical form, at all events for the present. Length, 9 lines. The above description agrees with examples in my own collection. 262 COLEOPTERA I have not seen Hope's description. Mr. White states that the thorax is smooth, and the head unspotted ! The following are synonyms : — Melolontha suturalis (Fabr. Ent. Syst. ii., 161, Oliv.) ; Micronyx chlorophyllus (Boisd. Voy. Astrol. ii., 189) ; Rutele chlorophylls (Boisd., I.e., Atlas.) Pyronota. Hope; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. \\\., p. 224. Mentum slightly convex, rounded laterally at the base, its ligular part a little narrower, widened and slightly hollowed in front. Jaws very robust, their external lobe furnished with five or six teeth. Last joint of all the palpi sub-cylindrical, a little arched, and rounded at the end. Labrum horizontal, scarcely extending beyond the ciypeus, widely and rather strongly emarginated. Ciypeus transversely quadrate, separated from the forehead by an angular furrow, margined, sinuated in front. Eyes moderate. Antenna nine-jointed, the first clavate, second also thick, three to five elongated, sub-equal, sixth very short, the three last forming an oblong club among the males, short in the females. Prothorax transversal, slightly narrowed in front, bisinuated at its base, with pointed posterior angles, it is closely applied to the elytra and rather wider than them. Scutellum curvilinearly triangular. Elytra oblong, striate, partly covering the pygidium. Legs rather long, a little robust, anterior tibia bidentate in the male, tridentate in the female, sometimes bidentate in both sexes, the four posterior spinose ; tarsi slender, longer than the tibiae, their claws slender, having between each, at their base, two divergent membraneous plates. Posterior coxa spinose on the inner side. Pygidium sub-horizontal, curvilinearly triangular. The projecting sternal process very long, conical and rather acute. NOTE. — Lacordaire accepts Boisduval's name, and gives the above cited description ; but Boisduval did not characterize the genus, he merely made some remarks (Voy. de r Astrolabe, ii., 213, 1835). Blan- chard established the genus Colymbomorpha for an insect from Swan River (lineata, Bl.), which cannot be separated generically from P. f estiva and P. refulgent (Cat. de la Coll. Ent. du Mus. d'Hist. Nat. Paris, 98, 1850). Hope established his genus Calonota upon the Melolontha festiva (Pyronota) of Fabricius, giving characters as far as he was able from the only mutilated specimen he possessed (Coleop. Manual, i., 107, 1837). It appears therefore that Hope really first characterized the genus, and I have given his name as the author. This has also been done in Gemminger and Harold's catalogue. For the above information I am indebted to Mr. E. W. lanson, London. 461. P. festiva, Boisd. Faune de rOc. ii., 214. Melolontha festiva, Fabr. Ent. Syst., ii., 168. lata Calonota festiva, Hope, Col. Man., i., 40. Ciypeus coarsely punctured, the coarsest punctures near the sides, OF NEW ZEALAND. 263 with a strongly sinuated suture ; the rest of the head finely punctured. The thorax is almost smooth, with a fuscous dorsal line. The elytra are convex, and each bears nine finely punctured striae, with slightly convex interstices ; their colour is green, with a fuscous suture and marginal streak. Legs and antenna testaceous, the club of the latter dull blacL Under-side fuscous, and clothed with short white hairs. Abdomen punctulate. There are several varieties of this beautiful insect ; but I have been unable to detect anything that would warrant distinct specific names. Amongst the numerous specimens I have collected there is considerable variation of colouration ; one I possess is opalescent, with red metallic suture and thoracic stripe ; another is of a golden green and corresponds with the Melolontha festiva of Fabricius ; a third is of a pale green, with metallic-red suture, and yellowish sutural interstices ; in others the thoracic and inter-marginal stripe are obsolete, with green tibiae. Owing to the somewhat contradictory descriptions, I thought it advisable to substitute one by myself. 462. P. edwardSl, Sharp; Ent. Man. Mag., August, 1876. Supra minus laete viridis, cupreo-fusco refulgens, subtus fusca ; sine lineis obscurioribus, sed sutura cupreo refulgente. Long, corp., 6J-8 mm. Mas. Tibiis anterioribus angustulis, rectis. This form differs from Melolontha festiva by its more obscure colour, comparatively rather shorter and broader form, by the absence of stripe on the thorax, and by the metallic suture and absence of the intra- marginal lateral stripe of the elytra, and by the differences in the male characters. In that sex the club of the antenna is rather longer than in M. festiva ; the front tibia is more slender and is straight ; the apical tooth is slender and very little directed outwards ; the basal joint of the tarsus is short and inserted near the apex of the tibia. The only specimens I have seen of this species are fourteen in number, and were sent me with other interesting New Zealand insects, by Henry Edwards, Esq., of San Francisco, after whom I have named the species. These specimens vary very little inter se, and the male characters are exactly similar in the four specimens of that sex. 463. P. SObrina, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., September, 1876. Supra opalescens, subtus rufescens, thorace vitta dorsali elytrisque sutura fuscis. Long, corp., 6^-7 mm. Mas. Tibiis anterioribus latiusculis, rectis. This species is of a peculiar opalescent colour : and is readily dis- tinguished from the species I have already named by the structure of the male tibia and tarsi, which in some respects are intermediate between those of the other two species. In that sex the club of the antenna is rather long ; the front tibiae are short but rather broad ; they are very little curved ; the basal joint of the tarsus is rather short, and inserted at a moderate distance from the extremity. 264 COLEOPTERA Three male individuals labelled "Taranaki," and bearing the number 1977, were sent me by Mr. Edwards, and are the only specimens I have seen. In one of them the thoracic stripe is very indistinct, but the intra-marginal elytral stripe is pretty distinct, though it is nearly absent in the other two. The male characters are quite similar in the three specimens. 464. P. munda, Sharp; Ent. Man. Mag., September, 1876. Supra kete viridis, fere unicolor, elytrorum lateribus apicem versus plus minusve flavescentibus. Long, corp., 9-10 mm. Mas. Antennarum clava elongata ; tibiis tarsisque anterioribus fere ut in M. festiva, sed adhuc magis elongatis. This form is very close to M. festiva, but is rather more elongate, and is of a beautiful almost unicolorous green on the upper surface, and the club of the antennae in the male is distinctly longer, and the tibiae and tarsi are a little longer. I received this species from Mr. Edwards, but only two males and a female ; and I have also an individual from another source in my collection. Heteronyx. Guerin-Mcnev. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. \\\., p. 231. Mentum quadrate, obliquely truncated, its ligular part very short, feebly hollowed. External lobe of the jaws robust, armed with five or six teeth. Last joint of the palpi sub-cylindrical or fusiform. Labrum short, thickened, slightly arched, and widely emarginated. Clypeus separated from the forehead by a not very obvious furrow, strongly transversal, half-circular, more or less margined, and sometimes sinuated. Antenna eight or nine jointed, the last three joints forming a short stout club. Prothorax transversal, rounded laterally, bisinuated at the base. Elytra oblong, partially covering the pygidium. Anterior tibia short, wide, strongly tridentate, the upper tooth very small, the four posterior bicarinated and spinose ; tarsi long and slender, their claws sometimes very distinctly, sometimes scarcely, bifid at the end, or simple. Pygidium curvilinearly triangular, tranversal. 465. H. pumilTlS, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., January, 1877, /. 192. Angustulus, sub-cylindricus, rufo-testaceus, subopacus, parce subtiliter punctatus, elytris stria suturali minus distincta. Long., 4|- mm. ; lat., 2 mm. Labrum quite visible from above, very transverse ; sides of the clypeus explanate or turned upwards, the labrum filling the space between them ; anterior part of head with rather rough tubercular sculpture, hinder part more sparingly and indistinctly punctured ; antennae small, eight-jointed. Thorax broad and short, nearly as broad as the elytra, the hind angles entirely rounded; the surface sparingly and obso- letely punctured, the sides with long cilia. Scutellum large, indistinctly punctured ; elytra elongate and narrow, finely and not closely punctured, OF NEW ZEALAND. 265 the sides ciliate, the suture with an indistinct stria. The front part of the labrum is broad and very short, and its anterior edge emarginate. The tarsal daws are simple. I am indebted to Mr. Pascoe for the only individual I have seen of this species. There are a great number of allied species in Australia, " but the genus has not before been indicated as represented in New Zealand. I have in my collection a New South Wales species (I believe undescribed), which is extremely closely allied to H. pumilus, but is a good deal broader. Odontria. White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 10. Mentum obtrapezoidal, its ligular part very much narrower than the other, oblique and sinuated in front. External lobe of the jaws fur- nished with four or five teeth. Last joint of the palpi oval, that of the maxillary oblong-oval. Labrum rather prominent, almost horizontal, semicircularly hollowed in front. Head broad, the clypeus separated from the forehead by a flexuous furrow, widely rounded in front and margined. Antenna eight-jointed ; the basal stout, obconical ; second pyriform ; third elongate, obconical; fourth and fifth of variable form; joints six to eight forming an oval club. Prothorax transversal, widely and strongly emarginated in front, with a membraneous border, rounded and somewhat angulated laterally, and rather strongly lobed at its base. Elytra oval, moderately convex. Anterior tibia tridentate, the others carinated externally; tarsi rather long, their joints thickened apically, claws long, moderately arcuated, simple. Pygidium transversal. NOTE. — Lacordaire, from whose work the above description has been translated, remarks (Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. in., p. 234) that White placed species in three genera (Odontria, Eusoma, and Rhizotrogus) which really belong to one natural group (Odontria), but adds that in those he placed in that genus, the fourth and fifth antennal joints are prolonged inwardly, whilst the third, as stated by Mr. White, is furnished at its base with a stout tooth among the males ; in White's Eusoma the fifth joint only is produced, and in Rhizotrogus, these two joints (fourth and fifth) are not at all prolonged inwardly. These disparities I shall point out in the specific descriptions which follow. There are other details that seem to have escaped observation. For instance, the form of the clypeus is subject to variation, and the fourth and fifth joints of the antennae when much prolonged are dull with fine pubescence, so that they cannot be distinguished from the club itself, and in my opinion the club, in such cases, is really four or five jointed. I have arranged the species in such a way that the more robust forms will be succeeded by the elongate. 466. O. Striata, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 10. Head brown, deeply punctured, behind smooth and yellow ; dypeus yellow, with a brown spot behind ; thorax deep brown, the sides and some other spots yellowish, covered with longish yellow hairs, with some black inter- K ii 266 COLEOPTERA mixed ; elytra yellowish-brown, with nine rows of blackish punctured lines and a few blackish spots placed irregularly between some of these rows, a few longish scattered hairs on the upper surface ; under parts of thorax covered with soft yellowish hairs ; under-side of abdomen yellow, varied with black ; legs yellow, with some blackish hairs and spines on tibiae ; tarsi blackish. Length, y-i lines. Otago ; sides of hills on flowers. NOTE. — This is the largest, most robust, and convex form. The elytral interstices are punctulated, the punctation of the prothorax is concealed by its clothing. The basal joint of the antennce is long and clavate at apex, the second short, third elongate and slender, the fourth and fifth are strongly produced, the latter as long as the sixth, the former a little shorter, so that the club appears to be five-jointed and dull, the other joints being shining. My specimen was sent me from Otago, by Professor Hutton. It measures 7 lines in length by 4-J in breadth. 467. O- Sliavis, n.s. Allied to O. striata, of similar robust form. Head reddish-piceous, the clypeus coarsely and rugosely, the rest rather distantly punctured. The prothorax is of a pale-reddish colour, and of a rather velvety appearance, is punctulated, with short yellowish hairs proceeding from the punctures, and bearing a few long ferruginous hairs, the clothing, however, is not at all dense. Scutellum large, punc- tate, and pilose at the base. The elytra are rather convex, of the same velvety appearance and colour as the thorax, but a trifle more obscure ; each has nine rather broad costse, which are very finely punctured, the intervening striae are punctulated and duller than the elevated portions ; their clothing consists of short yellowish hairs. The abdomen is brownish-testaceous, the two basal segments have elongate impressions, the others punctures, it is finely pilose. The legs are testaceous, the tarsi almost ferruginous. The species is quite as convex and rather narrower than O. striata, with the elytra less dilated posteriorly. The antenna have the basal joint of the usual form, long, slender at base, and incrassated towards the apex; the second short; third slender, about as long as the obconical fourth joint ; fifth short, a little produced inwardly ; the club rather short. I have one example only, which was given to me by Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., of Wellington. Length, 6J ; breadth, 3§ lines. OBS. — When compared with O. striata it will be seen that the thorax is far more sparingly punctured, the elytra more carinated, and the surface much more finely and sparingly pilose ; the clypeus, as in O. striata, is widely rounded, forming an almost uninterrupted curve from eye to eye, and its margins are raised. 468. O. punctulata, n.s. Robust, of a uniform very dark brown, almost black colour, above ; under-side pale brown and punctulate, the breast pilose ; the femora are pallid and punctate, tibiae and tarsi darker. OF NEW ZEALAND. 267 Head piceous, somewhat reddened in front, coarsely punctured, and bearing a few erect ferruginous hairs. Antennae, yellowish, their basal joint long, second short, third cylindric, fourth about as long as third, a little toothed, the fifth forming a leaflet about one-third of the length of the club, and pubescent. The prothorax is finely but distinctly and densely punctured, and sparingly clothed with testaceous hairs, some of which are much longer than others. Scutellum punctate and pilose. The elytra are not accurately adapted to each other behind, so that the abdomen is visible above, they are entirely covered with rather fine punctures, with traces of striae, their pubescence is scant, short, and testaceous in colour. The insect is much less convex than the typical form, of the same velvety appearance but unspotted ; the clypeus is formed as in O. xanthosticta, rather short, subtruncate in front, with distinct sides nar- rowed anteriorly, and therefore of a quite different outline to that of the preceding species. Length, 6 lines ; breadth, 3^. I found one example under a stone at Whangarei Heads. 469. O. Cinnamonea, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 10. Allied to the preceding, somewhat depressed above. Head coarsely punctured, with a smooth occipital line, it is almost entirely dark brown in colour, but the clypeus is testaceous along the margins and widely rounded, though slightly truncated in front. The thorax and elytra are almost wholly of a cinnamon-brown ; the former has a dark transverse mark, and is clothed with rather long yellowish hairs ; the elytra are more sparingly clothed, and each has nine piceous punctulated striae and moderately broad punctulate interstices. Under-side sparsely pilose, legs infuscate. The basal joint of the antenna is normal, the second short, third slender and elongate, the fourth produced, so that it is half the length of the fifth, which cannot be held to be distinct from the club, which is large, and may be treated as four-jointed. Length, 6 lines ; breadth, 3! . The above corresponds with a specimen sent to me from London by Mr. Pascoe, who, no doubt, examined the type in the National Collec- tion. 470. O. xanthOSticta, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. Head deep-brown, coarsely punctured ; clypeus brownish-yellow ; thorax and elytra covered with close-pressed yellowish-brown silky hairs, the surface beneath which is deep-brown, with numerous small yellow spots ; under- side light-brown ; legs paler. Length, 6 lines. NOTE. — I found an insect at Whangarei Heads measuring 5^ lines in length by 3 J in breadth, which I refer to this species. It is sub-depressed, the spots are small j the clypeus is rather long but quite transversal, truncate rather than rounded in front, its sides anteriorly narrowed and but little rounded ; each elytron bears nine fine shallow striae ; the abdomen is 268 COLEOPTERA nearly nude and punctate; the three basal joints of the antenna are of the usual form, the remaining five are pubescent and form the club. The preceding and the present species are allied, of a velvet-like aspect. 471. O. Sylvatica, n.s. This species is intermediate between the preceding and following species, moderately convex, rather narrow and shining, having nothing of the dull velvety aspect observable in O. striata and allied forms, yet distinct enough from the two (O. rossii and sub-carinata) whose description follow. The head is coarsely but not closely punctured with a smooth space behind, piceous in colour, but with the clypeus reddish, and sub-truncate in front. The prothorax has the apical and dorsal spaces smooth, but the rest of the surface punctate, and sparingly clothed with short yellow- ish hairs. Scutellum punctate and pilose. The elytra are moderately distended behind, each bears nine striae, and their whole surface is more or less but not closely punctured, and their pubescence is scanty and rather shorter and paler than that of the thorax ; their colour resembles that of the thorax, a variable castaneous, some parts darker than others, the prevailing hue however being reddish. The under-surface is punctured, the meso- and metasterna rather closely, it is more or less pilose, and of a duller testaceous colour than the legs. The antenna have their three basal joints of the normal form, the fourth is stout and a little produced, the fifth is quite half as long as the sixth, so that the club may be said to be four-jointed. Length, 5^ ; breadth, 2§ lines. I found one example at Whangarei Heads, and I am indebted to Mr. Hugh Munro, of Marsden Point, for a second. 472. O. rossii, White ; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 10. Clypeus yellow ; head in front and spot on vertex yellow, space before and to the side of the eyes deep brown ; thorax yellow, with three longitudinal lines in the middle not touching the front margin, the middle straight and narrow, the side-lines wider and somewhat waved ; elytra yellow, with widish deep-brown reticulations ; head and thorax with irregular punctures ; elytra with at least nine rows of longitudinal striae ; legs and under-side pale-yellow. Length, 3 \ lines. New Zealand (Kaudi). NOTE. — I found a specimen of what I believe to be the male of this species at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. It measures 3^ lines in length by if in breadth. The prothorax is transversal, but not very much so, the sides are a little angulated near the middle, a good deal narrowed in front with acute angles nearly reaching the middle of the eyes, and nearly straight behind, its apex being emarginated at each side of the middle. The elytra are not much dilated, and are slightly nar- rowed towards the apex ; the rows of punctures are tolerably regular, but the striae are not very well defined, and the dark spots are slightly raised. The clypeus is almost rounded in front, its outline neither truncate nor regularly-rounded, but just intermediate between the two OF NEW ZEALAND. 269 forms. The antenna have their third and fourth joints about equal, the club being four-jointed and pubescent The last joint of the maxillary palpus is a little narrowed apically. The insect is of a glossy yellowish colour, with dark-brown shining marks as described by White, and the elytral suture is reddish and rugose ; the legs are short but the tarsi are long, being obviously longer than the tibiae, particularly the posterior pair. 473. O. COStella, n.s. Somewhat similar to O. rossii in form, being rather elongate, and sub-depressed above. Head, exclusive of the clypeus, very dark-brown, with rather shallow moderately coarse distant punctures ; the clypeus transversal, narrowed towards the front, with an emarginated apex and raised margins, it is coarsely punctate, somewhat rugose laterally, and of an infuscate testaceous colour. Prothorax transverse, more so than in O. rossii, finely margined, moderately convex, its apex very obtusely rounded in the middle, so as to appear emargi- nate near each side, its front angles not very acute, the sides are not angulated, their outline being more of a gradual curve ; the surface is of a brownish-testaceous colour with irregularly formed blackish spots, which, in one example, form the predominant colour, and the puncta- tion is not close, nor coarse, but all the punctures are dark in colour. Scutellum testaceous, with a row of punctures near the margins. The elytra are of the same width as the thorax at the base, and gradually dilated posteriorly, so that they are widest near the apex, they are about thrice the length of the thorax ; the sides and apex are deflexed and finely margined, their extremity sub-truncate and usually covering the abdomen, so that the pygidium is often invisible from above ; each elytron bears three indistinct costse, the, intervals between which are broad and inclined to be rugosely punctate, the sculpture, however, becoming less distinct behind ; they are variegated with testaceous, fuscous, and piceous spots, the latter colour sometimes forming abbre- viated longitudinal lines, interrupted by testaceous spaces on the costae, the suture is usually marked with fuscous and testaceous spots. The legs are moderately long, the posterior tarsi are a little longer than the tibiae, yet shorter than those of O. rossii. The under-surface is sparingly punctured and pubescent, with a longitudinal impression on the metasternum. The palpi have their terminal joint a little thickened towards the extremity. In the male the fourth antennal joint is rather shorter than the third, joints four to eight forming a distinct pubescent club ; in the other sex the third and fourth joints are about equal, the fifth is short and slightly produced, and the last three form the club. Length, 4 lines ; breadth, 2. I found one female at Tairua, and a second specimen of that sex and three or four males near Whangarei Heads. The size varies some- what, one measuring 4^ by 2,\ lines. The insect may be at once distinguished from O. rossii, the only species with which it is liable to be confounded, by its rather dull velvety appearance, distinctly emarginate clypeus, shorter thorax, and posteriorly dilated elytra. The pygidiurn in both species is more or less punctate. 270 COLEOPTERA 474- O. zealandica, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. . Head dark brown, punctured, smooth behind ; clypeus yellowish, punctured ; thorax dark in the middle, the sides yellowish, a smooth impression on each side ; elytra bulging much on the side, with four longitudinal lines, the suture smooth ; head, thorax and margins of elytra with scattered brownish hairs ; legs yellowish ; fore-tibice. on the outside with three largish brown teeth ; under-side of abdomen yellowish. In one variety the back of the thorax is free from hairs ; in another the margin of elytra is brownish. Length, 5-5 J lines. NOTE. — In my two specimens obtained from Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., of the Colonial Museum, the elytra are testaceous, with a distinct sutural stria on each, the smooth lines are bordered by a regular row of punctures, and the broad intervals are punctate ; they measure from four to five lines only. 475. O. brunneum, n.s. Closely allied to O. zealandica, but of a uniform reddish brown and slightly shining. The clypeus is rounded, but more or less truncate in front. The fourth and fifth antennal joints are short, the latter the shorter of the two, the club three-jointed. The clypeus is coarsely and rugosely punctured, the rest of the head more finely and distantly. The prothorax is rather remotely punctate. The elytra have a broad suture, with an inner row of fine transverse impressions, and an external row of punctures ; each bears four slight smooth longitudinal costse, the outer obsolete, each of which has. a regular row of punctures along each side, the interstices being almost rugosely punctured, but the sculpture becomes confused towards the apex. When compared with O. zealandica, it will be seen that this species has the body concolorous and less hairy, the clypeus longer and more narrowed anteriorly, the thorax less transversal and not so much con- tracted behind, and the elytral costae more distinct. The legs are reddish, the antennae yellowish. Length, 5 ; breadth, 2§ lines. My two examples were found at Tairua. Group— DYNASTID^]. Ligula corneous, soldered to the mentum. Mandibles generally overlapped, horny ; furnished inwardly, in front of their molar tooth, with a short fringe of hairs, sometimes absent. Labrum concealed by the clypeus. Antenna nearly always with ten joints, their club with three. Anterior coxa transversal, embedded in their cotyloid cavities ; the intermediate sub-contiguous : tarsal claws equal, save sometimes the front ones among the males. Metathoracic epimera always distinct, moderate, trigonal. The three last pairs of abdominal spiracles strongly diverging. OF NEW ZEALAND. 271 Pericoptus. Burmeister ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iii.. p. 418. Mentum elongated, sub-parallel at its base, narrowed only at its extremity, its ligular part very small. External lobe of the jaws thick, wide, unarmed, and obtuse at the end. Mandibles straight, unarmed, rounded at their extremity, a little excavated above. Head obliquely contracted in front of the eyes, hood not narrowed, and widely rounded in front. Antenna ten-joirited. Prothorax transversal, angu- larly rounded at the sides, rather strongly lobed at the middle of its base, with an obtuse tubercular elevation on the middle in front among the males ; not impressed and unarmed among the females. Elytra smooth, with a sutural furrow. Legs very robust; anterior tibia fur- nished with three very strong acute teeth ; intermediate and posterior femora enormous, especially the latter, tibiae of the latter pair very much dilated, those of the middle bicarinated on their external face, the posterior with one carina and scrobiculated on the rest of their surface; their terminal spurs very broad, foliaceous, especially the external ; tarsi short, the first joint of the posterior very large, like an oblique elongated triangle. Prosternal process stout, projecting beyond the coxae. 476. P. truncatUS, Fabricius ; Ent. Syst., i., 7, 16 ; Oliv., t. ii., f. 103. Brownish-black, moderately shining, legs and antennae ferrugin- ous, the upper surface and the pygidium are nude, the lower is castane- ous, varying in hue, the sternum is densely covered with long yellowish hairs, and the sides of the abdomen with shorter ones. The head is small, flattened in front of the eyes, and this flat portion usually bears a shallow rugose sculpture, the hind portion being almost smooth. The prothorax is much broader than long, with obtusely rounded angles, its apex sinuated behind each eye, and its base widely bisinuated and slightly lobed in the middle, the sides are rounded and narrowed towards the front ; the frontal tubercle is large and flattened above, the sometimes-wrinkled depression immediately behind it occupies a considerable portion of the surface, there is a much smaller transversal depression in front of the scutellum, the rest of the surface is without well-defined impressions of any kind. Scutellum large, curvilinearly triangular, rugosely punctate at the base. Elytra wider than thorax, truncated behind, indistinctly hollowed along the suture, sometimes with ill-defined longitudinal lines, and more or less coarsely, but not deeply, punctured near the sides. The pygidium is nearly smooth on the middle, but rugosely punctate laterally. The sternum is rather finely and densely, the abdomen, especially near the sides, more distantly and coarsely punctured. The front tibia are nearly smooth along the middle but coarsely punctate near the sides ; the intermediate bear only a few large puncti- form impressions, and the apex and costce are ciliated with coarse spines; the posterior are indistinctly bicarinated and very coarsely, densely, and rugosely sculptured. Length, 14 lines ; breadth, 8. 272 COLEOPTERA The above description has been taken from rriale specimens in my own collection. I have two examples of what' I believe to be the female of this species, having an indistinctly elevated protuberance in front of the thorax, the surface being finely and remotely punctured, and the insect generally more shining and elongate, but, as I am not very certain about it, I have abstained from giving a description of the female. 477. P. punctatUS, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 9. Head with a flattish somewhat triangular projection on the crown, behind which are two rather coarsely punctured depressions ; thorax with a protuberance in the middle of the fore edge, depressed behind; the sides of thorax with two depressions on each side, the posterior larger ; scutellum smooth; elytra covered with punctures, some of them arranged in lines ; the whole of the upper side very deep blackish brown, the suture pitchy ; front of the head, under side of body and legs pitchy brown ; under side of thorax covered with long pale ferruginous silky hairs; mesa-tibia and meta-tibicz behind with a row of longish ferruginous hairs. Length, 9^ lines. Waikouaiti (Mr. Earl). NOTE. — I have two or three examples of what I believe to be this species ; they were found near Tairua, and I hope to get one compared with the type in the British Museum. 478. P. Stupidus, Sharp ; Entom. Man. Mag., August, 1878, /. 50. Supra nigro-piceus, nitidus, subtus cum pedibus piceo-rufis, et (abdomine excepto) fulvo-hirsutus ; prothorace transverso, elytris an- gustiore, impunctato ; elytris obsolete punctatis, et vix perspicue sulcatis ; pygidio utrinque parce punctate. Long., 18-22 mm. ; lat, 11-12^ mm. ; alt, 8^-9^ mm. Mas. Prothorace in medio pone marginem anteriorem obsolete tuberculato, et in medio indeterminate depresso. Fern. Prothoracis tuberculo et depressione segre distinguendis. Head rough over all the upper surface, on the middle indefinitely transversely elevated, the clypeus much narrowed to the front, and the front edge in the middle a little reflexed, and obscurely emarginate ; the form of this part does not differ in the sexes. Several very mutilated individuals, of this species were sent from Otago by Prof. Hutton ; I should fancy they were picked up dead. OBS. — There are two very distinct forms placed in collections as Pericoptus, and though at first sight they appear very similar, I think they will probably ultimately form distinct genera. In the larger insect, which is generally called in collections P. truncatus, the anterior part of the head is flattened, and placed on a different plane to the hinder part, so that the front part forms a sort of disc, which is evidently the same in kind (though less in development) as that of Temnorhynchus. In the species I have here described as P. stupidus, the head departs but little from the Pentodon form. So far as I can judge from White's description of Cheiroplatys punctatus, I consider it will prove allied to P. stupidus. OF NEW ZEALAND. 273 479. P. nitidulUS, n.s. Shining, very dark brown, the suture and sides of the elytra and the scutellum reddish, legs and antennae red, the under-surface chestnut-red, the breast with long yellow hairs, the abdo- men with short ones. The head is rather short, the anterior portion flattened and deflexed, the front margin slightly elevated at each side of the middle, this frontal part is coarsely, but not deeply, rugosely punctate, and there are only a few impressions behind. The prothorax is of the usual form, with a slight obtuse frontal elevation, a slight elongate depression behind the protuberance, and a smaller elongate one in front of the scutellum, the rest of its surface bears many fine distant punctures. Scutellum large, with its base densely and rugosely punctate. The elytra are slightly grooved on each side of the suture, which is quite smooth, their surface is covered with punctiform impressions, which are coarser and more rugose near the sides than elsewhere, there are indications of longitu- dinal lines, but the sculpture becomes quite obsolete towards the apex. The front tibia bear three more or less distinct rows of rather small punctures, the middle pair are impunctate, and the posterior are nearly smooth. The metasternum is very sparingly and distantly punctured, so that it appears smooth and shining, but is longitudinally depressed on the middle; \h& pygidium is rather finely punctured, the punctation becoming very dense near the sides. The form of the head differs from that of P. truncatus and P. stupidus, being about intermediate between them as regards the differ- ence of plane, but the frontal portion is short, obliquely truncated at each side towards the apex, which, owing to the slightly reflexed rim (just at each side of the front of the clypeus only), seems to be a little emarginate. The insect is rather broader and more glossy than usual ; the sculp- ture of the femora, as well as that of the tibias, is much finer and more sparing than is generally the case, and the base of the thorax is more distinctly bisinuated, and therefore distinctly lobed in the middle. Length, 7 \ lines ; breadth, 4^. Described from one example found by Professor Hutton at the Barrier Island. Genus of Doubtful Position. Brounia. Sharp ; Entom. Mon. Mag., August, 1878,^. 49. Anterior parts of the head atrophied, so that the antennae appear inserted near one another on its front edge, eyes large and conspicuous ; antenna eleven-jointed, the basal joints small, those towards the extrem- ity emitting an elongate lobe ; beneath, the parts of the mouth seem small but exposed, and the apical joints of the labial and maxillary /a^/ rather large and subsecuriform. The prothorax is so formed that its L ii 274 COLEOPTERA anterior open part is placed on the under-surface, and the head can be completely doubled in and concealed, all the parts of the head except the prominent trophi when doubled in fit the front opening, and to accommodate the trophi, there is a deep depression in the middle of the prosternum, which extends as far as the coxae. The flanks (or side- pieces) of the thorax are rather largely developed, and their limits and sutures quite distinct ; the prosternum is divided as above described by a very deep fossa or depression in the middle, the piece on each side of this depressed middle part is rather large ; the front coxa, are moderately distant from one another, being separated by a depressed prosternal process, the form of the coxae themselves I cannot see, but their inner terminations are distinctly exserted. The mesosternum is exposed between the middle coxae, and is emarginate in front, so as to receive the prosternal process, and (probably) render the prothorax almost immovable. The middle coxal cavities are moderately large, irregu- larly oval, with the slender part outwards, and the embedded coxae have a small trochantin visible. The metathorax is moderately long, its episterna are large and almost parallel-sided ; the epimera are minute and triangular, and can be seen at the extremities of the coxa and epis- ternum. The hind coxa are nearly contiguous in the middle, and have a very short but broad upper lamina, which is, however, distinctly broader at its inner portion over the trochanteral articulation ; there is a perpen- dicular lamina to which the femur and tibia can be closely applied when flexed, so as to be concealed. There are five rather large ventral segments, the basal one of which sends off a narrow process between the coxal laminae. The tarsi are all five-jointed, the first and second joints are rather small, the third is very small, but bears a large membraneous lobe extending forwards on the under-face of the foot, the fourth joint is very small, and might, without a careful examination, be supposed to be absent ; the fifth joint is, without the claws, as long as the other four together, the claws are large and simple. This extraordinary insect is one of the most interesting of the Coleoptera; it is undoubtedly allied to Chelonarium^ though at first sight it has more the aspect of an Eucnemid ; it departs very widely from Chelo- narium by the structure of the antennae, which are similar to those of Cerophytum elateroides, except that the basal joint is much smaller. I see no other relationship except to Chelonarium and Cerophytum, and in my opinion it goes far to settle the position of the latter most remark- able insect, for Cerophytum is just intermediate between Brounia and the Elateridce and Eucnemida. To force any of these interesting insects into the ordinary families of Coleoptera is to refuse to recognize them for what they really are — isolated anomalies, whose relationships, even inter se, are highly problematical. 480. B. thoracica, n.s. Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., Augtist, 1878, /. 49. Oblongo-ovalis, nigra, elytris purpureo-nigris, sat dense pubescens, minus nitida, tarsis fusco-testaceis ; thorace lateribus et parte anteriore deflexis et dense punctatis, disco inaequali minus punctato, margine basali crenato ; elytris crebre sat fortiter punctatis, versus sutu- ram obsolete sulcatis. OF NEW ZEALAND. 275 Long., 5^ mm. ; lat, 2 mm. Antenna rather long, the first and second joints short and bead- like, third larger and triangular, fourth shorter than third, somewhat produced inwardly, sixth to eleventh each produced inwardly into a long slender lobe, fifth joint intermediate in form between the fourth and sixth. Thorax with all the anterior and lateral parts depressed, so that their outer margins are not visible from above, these parts densely and coarsely punctured, the part which remains in the natural plane of the pronotum shining and but little punctured. Scutellum conspicuous, somewhat circular, impunctate ; elytra rather long, black, but with a distinct violet or purple tinge, shining, but pubescent, with some ill- defined longitudinal grooves towards the suture, and rather closely but not coarsely punctured. Under-surface densely punctured, and very densely and finely pubescent, except on the middle of the metasternum. Captain Broun has sent me an individual of this species labelled Drilus (?) atro-ceruleus ; and informs me he has only been able to find two specimens. It is one of the most remarkable beetles yet discovered in New Zealand, and I have given above its structural characters so far as I can make them out from the very brittle and mutilated example before me. I have with very great pleasure named the insect in honour of its discoverer, whose energy and skill are doing so much to enable us to get a satisfactory knowledge of the important insect-fauna of New Zea- land. FAMILY— BUPRESTIDES. Mouth below. Ligula without paraglossse, often hidden by the mentum. Maxilla bi-lobed, unarmed, lamelliform, ciliated. Antenna eleven-jointed, serrate. Head very short, vertical, immersed in the pro- thorax up to the eyes. Legs short : anterior cotyloid cavities widely open behind ; anterior and intermediate coxae globose, their trochantins very apparent; the posterior lamelliform, canaliculate posteriorly : tarsi pentamerous, their four basal joints furnished with membraneous lamellae below. Abdomen consisting of five segments, the two first connate. Prosternum terminating in a projection received and fixed in the sternal cavity. Buprestis. Linne ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 40. Last joint of the maxillary palpi sub-cylindrical or sub-oval, strongly truncated at the end. Lab rum quadrangular or transversely oval, entire, sometimes slightly emarginate. Head simple, epistome very short, truncated or slightly hollowed; antennal cavities moderate, rounded. Antenna slender, generally rather long, first joint moderate, clavate; second short, obconical; third of the same form, longer than the following joints, which are longer than broad, and slightly dentate. Eyes a little promi- nent, distant from each other on the vertex. Prothorax strongly transverse, regularly convex, narrowed in front, hardly Insinuated at its base. 276 COLEOPTERA Scutellum large, cordiform or sub-orbicular. Elytra elongate, a little convex, narrowed posteriorly and unarmed at the sides. Posterior coxce rather narrow, more or less obliquely shortened behind. First joint of the hind tarsus at least longer than the following two taken together, the latter and the fourth cordiform, fifth slender. Metasternum and mesosternum distinct, the former hollowed in front; prosternum simple. Body elongate and sub-depressed. 481. B. eremita, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 6. Head, thorax and elytra very closely punctured and slightly downy; green, sometimes with a coppery hue ; thorax in front with the sides slightly compressed. Length, 2\ lines. Port Nicholson. This small Buprestis, the only representative of the family that I have seen from New Zealand, resembles much in form the Australian genus Diphucrania. The head, however, is not notched in front. NOTE. — Mr. White refers it to Trachyides. The insect varies con- siderably in colouration, and occasionally in size ; sometimes the insect is quite obscure and not at all metallic, but other examples are cupreous. I found several specimens at Tairua and near Whangarei Harbour, but I have been unable to detect anything that would lead me to suppose that more than the one variable species exists. 482. B. enysi, Sharp ; Entom. Mm. Mag., February, 1877, /. 193. Elongatus, angustulus, nigro-seneus, elytris maculis transversis quatuor luteis ; prothorace quadrato, lateribus ante basin sub-constrictis, profunde ruguloso ; elytris profunde striato-punctatis. latera versus rugulosis, lateribus postice serratis, angulo apicali externo spinoso ; corpore subtus seneo, lateribus sparsim albido-pilosis ; antennis pedibusque elongatis, gracilibus. Long., 8-10 mm. Head densely punctured. Thorax transversely quadrate, the sides nearly straight but very slightly contracted just before the base, the hind angles directed therefore somewhat outwards ; it is covered with deep coarse rugae, and in front of the scutellum there is a deep fovea ; the base is very closely connected with the elytra. The elytra are elongate, and are furrowed by very deep striae, which are coarsely punctured, the interstices are rather narrow, the third from the suture being somewhat more raised, and its basal portion rather broader than the others ; the sides of the elytra are coarsely rugose, so that the striae are there quite indistinct, the suture at the extremity is a little prominent, and the outer edge of each elytron ends in an acute tooth ; on each elytron there are two transverse yellow marks, the upper pair of which are placed a little obliquely. The under-surface is rather closely punctured, except along the middle of the ventral segments, and the punctured parts bear fine white hairs. The prosternum is very densely punctured, and its process is broad and short. OF NEW ZEALAND. 277 This insect is named, at the request of Mr. VVakefield, in honour of Mr. J. D. Enys, its discoverer. It has since been found by Mr. Wake- field, near Christchurch, I believe. This species may, I think, be placed at present in the"rgenus _ Buprestis (Ancylochira, auct. plur.), though the prosternal process is remarkably short, and its apex is broad and rounded. There is no suture to be seen between the middle legs, so that I cannot say whether the cavity for the reception of the prosternal process is formed entirely by the mesosternum or partly by the metasternum. NOTE. — This species occurs at Tairua, where I found one perfect specimen, and the hind-body of another. FAMILY— EUCNEMIDES. Mouth below. Ligula entire, without paraglossae. Maxilla bi- lobed ; the external lobe sometimes deficient. Labrum nearly always indistinct. Head vertical ; epistome narrowed at its base by the antennal cavities, trapezeiform. Antenna inserted on the forehead, eleven- jointed, variable in form. Legs not fossorial : anterior cotyloid cavities widely open behind : the two front pairs of coxa globose ; the posterior lamelliform, canaliculate behind ; spurs of the tibiae very small, some- times absent ; tarsi pentamerous, lamelligerous or not. Abdomen with five distinct segments. Projecting prosternal process more or less received into the mesosternal cavity. Neocharis. . Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. Antenna very approximate at their insertion ; front of the head much dilated laterally below the antennae, so as to leave an oblique depression near the eye, in which the basal joint of the antennae is received when retracted. Labnim not visible, the front of head being terminated by a sharp edge, behind which the labrum is concealed. Thorax short, without chin-piece, without grooves for antennae, with a short process, which is curved upwards behind the coxte. Mesosternal cavity short and broad. Lamina of hind coxa without trochanteral lobe. Tarsi simple, with all the joints simple or with the fourth very obscurely emarginate; basal joint as long as the three following together; fifth joint either very or moderately short. The position of this genus is evidently in the Eitcnemides, near the European and North American Xylobius and Hylocharis. 483. N. varia, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. N. supra rufescens, dense variegato-tomentosa ; antennis basi apiceque rufescentibus, medio fuscis ; subtus fusca, pronoti lateribus abdomineque rufescentibus ; pedibus testaceis ; prothorace dense punctato, conspicue variegato-pubescente, anterius medio leviter impresso, disco utrinque vage infuscato, et dcnsius subtiliusque punctato ; elytris densius punc- 278 COLEOPTERA tatis, punctis basin versus parcioribus, stria suturali dimidiata apice profunda et hamata, perconspicue variegato-pubescentibus. Long., 5 mm. The prosternal stitures, in this species, are not (or scarcely per- ceptibly) impressed in front. I think I have the sexes before me ; and if so, the differences are slight. A single individual has been sent me from Tairua by Captain Broun ; and there are others from the same source in the possession of Messrs. Wakefield and Pascoe. 484. N. pubescens, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. N. rufo-fusca, variegato-tomentosa, pedibus testaceis, antennis basi apiceque minus laete rufescentibus ; prothorace crebre, fortiter, sequali- terque punctato, pubescentia minus variegata ; elytris crebre punctatis, conspicue variegato-pubescentibus, stria suturali dimidiata, apice pro- funda et hamata, et ad basin striarum obsoletarum rudimentis. Long., 5 mm. Though very similar to the preceding species, this has the thorax darker and rather more coarsely and deeply punctured, and the proster- nal sutures have in front a large and deep impression. I have seen but a single specimen, which was sent me from Tairua by Captain Broun. 485. N. Simplex, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. N. angustula, nigra ; thorace antrorsum angustato, parce punctato et pubescente, nitido, pubescentia grisea ; elytris crebre subtiliterque punctatis, densius pubescentibus, pubescentia fere concolori, stria sutu- rali tantum postice impressa, apice hamata perprofunda. Long., 4 mm. The only individual I have seen is no doubt a male ; it has the antennae, very long (three millims.), but little serrate internally, with the second and third joints sub-equal, together shorter than the fourth. Received from Captain Broun; but I have no information as to exact locality. NOTE. — Its habitat is Tairua. 486. N. COnCOlor, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. N. nigra ; thorace antrorsum sat angustato, parce punctato, et pubescente, nitido, pubescentia grisea ; elytris minus elongatis, subparallelis, pos- terius minus angustatis, apice rotundatis, sat dense fusco-nigro pubescen- tibus, nullomodo striatis, sed seriebus punctorum sat distinctis, inter- stitiis crebre subtiliter punctatis, serie suturali ad apicem impressa. Long., 3! mm. The male has the antennae very elongate (three millims.), stout and strongly serrate ; second and third joints about equal and very short, together shorter than the fourth joint. In the female the antennae are shorter (two millims. ), rather stout, but not serrate ; the third joint is a little longer than the second, so that the two together are rather longer than the fourth joint. OF NEW ZEALAND. 279 The species, though extremely similar to Neocharis simplex, may be distinguished at a glance by the rows of distant punctures on the elytra. This species has been sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. Talerax. Sharp ; An.n. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. The only exponent of this genus has the head formed much as in Neocharis, but the mouth-piece depressed in front, so that the minute transverse labrum is visible. Antenna with very short second joint, and very elongate third joint. Thorax beneath with a very broad deep lateral groove, which starts in front, right across the prosternal suture, and then crosses to the outside of it, so that the sutural line is rendered very indistinct by this groove ; the groove is bordered externally by a raised line, which at first sight might be mistaken for the line of the prosternal suture. Hind coxal lamina much produced over the tro- chanters. Tarsi slender, with fourth joint minutely lobed. This genus should be placed in the Eucnemides ; but I cannot point* out any near ally for it at present. 487. T. distans, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. T. angustulus, subparallelus, rufo-castaneus, pubescens, sat nitidus ; oculis magnis ; prothorace sub-quadrato, angulis posterioribus elongatis, antrorsum sub-angustato, sat crebre et fortiter punctate, nitido ; elytris subtiliter sat crebre punctatis, punctis vix seriatis, sine stria suturali, sed ad apicem foveis profundis. Long., 4j mm. In the male the antennae are very long (three and three-fourth miHims.), while in fat female their length is only two millims. Taken by Captain Broun, at Tairua, on Leptospermum. 488. (Elater) nigellus, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 7. Thorax and elytra closely punctured ; thorax with a depression on each side in middle behind ; elytra distinctly longitudinally striated. Length, 2\—2\ lines. Port Nicholson (Capt. Parry). OBS. — Dr. Sharp states that this is a Eucnemid. FAMILY— ELATERIDES. The mouth rarely below. Ligula without paraglossae. Maxilla bilobed, lamelliform and ciliated. Labntm distinct. Head deflexed, seldom vertical. Antenna inserted near the front margin of the eyes, with eleven or twelve joints, serrate or flabellate, occasionally linear. Legs not adapted for digging : cotyloid cavities of the anterior open 280 COLEOPTERA behind ; front and middle coxa sub-globose ; the posterior lamelliform. canaliculate behind ; tibia linear, their spurs very small or indistinct ; tarsi five-jointed, often provided with lamellae underneath. Abdomen com- posed of five distinct segments. Prosternum (among the greater number) provided with a chin-piece in front ; its posterior projection variable, compressed, capable of free motion. 'Thoramus. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat Hist., May, 1877. Forehead quite straight in front, slightly overhanging the perpen- dicular clypeus, so that a very distinct step exists between the forehead and the labrum ; antennal spaces very small, broadly separated ; antenna with joints two and three but little developed, four to ten always at least serrate internally, sometimes with anterior internal angle much pro- longed, eleventh joint with a more or less distinct terminal appendage or false joint. Mesosternal cavity and its suture with the metasternum variable. Tarsi simple and linear, the fourth joint rather long, though a good deal shorter than any of the others ; coxal plate of hind coxa well developed throughout, its trochanteral portion quite twice as long as its femoral. Elytra not acuminate. Species of large size. 489. T. wakeneldi, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. T. niger, sat nitidus, breviter et sequaliter fusco-pubescens ; prothorace crebre punctato, angulis posterioribus divergentibus ; elytris subtiliter striatis, interstitiis aequalibus, subtiliter punctatis, apice subrotundatis ; antennis articulis secundo et tertio brevibus, sed hoc quam illo paulo longiore ; sutura intercoxali profunda. Long., 21^-29 mm. This species is characterized by its comparatively large size, uniform and even pubescence and punctation, by the short but yet not extremely abbreviated third joint of the antennae, and by the front anterior angle of each of joints four to ten of the antennae being acute but not pro- longed. Oxford, February, 1873; Dry Bush; Chnstchurch ; Hokitika ; Rangiora ; Akaroa, December i9th, 1874. The species varies consider- ably in size ; one small specimen is marked in Mr. Wakefield's collec- tion as found on a hill-top at Akaroa by Mr. Fereday. The species also occurs in the North Island, as some portions of a specimen have been received from Mr. Lawson, of Auckland. NOTE. — I found a specimen of this species at Woodside (Waitemata Harbour). Dr. Sharp also describes the larva and pupa ; these will be published in a separate paper along with some belonging to other groups, which I have not yet had time to examine. 490. T. (OchOStemus) parryi, Cand. O. niger, sat nitidus, breviter et sequaliter, fere sparsim fusco pubescens ; prothorace crebre fortiter punctato, angulis posterioribus vix divergentibus ; elytris subtiliter striatis interstitiis aequalibus, subtiliter punctatis, apice subrotundatis ; OF NEW ZEALAND. 281 antennis articulis secundo et tertio brevibus, sed hoc quam illo paulo longiore ; interstitio meso-coxali angusto, sutura minus distincta. Long., 17-21 mm. This species, though closely allied to T. wakefieldi, is smaller and much narrower in proportion ; this difference in form is accompanied by a greater approximation of the intermediate coxae, and a more com- plete suture between the middle processes of the meso- and metasternum. The structure of the antennae is similar in the two species. Christchurch, found by Mr. Wakefield, but only three specimens ; a fourth very small individual has been discovered by Mr Fereday in the same neighbourhood. OBS. — Several specimens of this species are in Mr. Janson's collec- tion, named by M. Candeze " 0 chost emus parry i J "; but I have seen no specimen which would enable me to form an opinion as to what form M. Candeze considered to be the male of O. parryi. (Dr. Sharp in Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877). 491. T. rugipennis, n.s. Piceous, moderately shining, very sparingly pubescent. The head and prothorax are distinctly punctured, the hind angles of the latter slightly divergent. The elytra are rather depressed, each elytron bears nine striae, the three outer very coarsely punctured, the others almost impunctate ; the interstices are broad, slightly elevated, the two sutural punctate, all the others distinctly rugose, and the sculpture becomes confused and less distinct -towards the apex; they bear a few scattered short yellowish hairs, which are more apparent near the sides and apex. The antenna are finely pubes- cent, the basal joint punctate, second and third of nearly equal length, third obconical, four to ten almost acute internally at the extremity, the small terminal false joint distinct. The prosternum is distantly and rather deeply punctured, the meso- and metasterna more densely and finely, the abdomen punctulated and sparsely pubescent. I cut one specimen out of a log at Woodside (Waitemata) ; the species is near the typical one in form. Length, 12 \ ; breadth, 3§ lines. 492. T. ObSCUruS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. T. niger, sat nitidus, breviter et sequaliter fusco pubescens ; prothorace crebre punctate ; elytris subtiliter striatis, interstitiis sequalibus, crebrius punctatis, apice subrotundatis ; antennis articulis secundo et tertio brevissimis, hoc quam illo paulo breviore, articulis 4-10 angulo apicali interne leviter producto ; interstitio meso-coxali lato. Long., 19-21 mm. This species is rather closely allied to T. wakefieldi, but is smaller and less elongate in form ; this in conjunction with the rather broad intercoxal space, the very abbreviated third joint of the antennae, and the evenly distributed pubescence, will readily distinguish it from the other allied forms ; the false joint at the apex of the antennae is rather elongate, and very distinctly marked off. Found by Mr. Wakefield near Christchurch (three specimens), and M ii 282 COLEOPTERA at Akaroa, igih December, 1874 (one specimen). It is possible that this species may prove to be the male of T. wakefieldi. 493. T. feredayi. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. T. angustulus, niger, minus nitidus, fusco pubescens ; prothorace crebre fortiter punctate ; elytris subtiliter striatis, interstitiis aequalibus et fere sequaliter pubescentibus, parcius punctatis, apice subrotundatis ; antennis articulis secundo et tertio brevissimis, articulis 4-10 angulo apical! interne longius producto ; interstitio meso-coxali sat lato, sutura pro- funda. Long., 1 8 mm. This species will be pretty certainly distinguished by the above characters. The pubescence of the upper surface is rather longer and more scanty on the thorax than it is on the elytra ; and when the second, fourth, and sixth interstices on the latter are carefully examined, it is seen that near the apex their pubescence and punctation are slightly more scanty than on the adjoining ones. Also found at Christchurch by Mr. Wakefield, but only two indi- viduals. At Mr. Wakefield's request I have named this species in honour of Mr. R. W. Fereday, of Christchurch, by whom several of the Elateridce communicated to me by Mr. Wakefield were captured. 494. T. (Elater) Isevithorax, White. E, niger, nitidus, parce pubescens ; prothorace parce fortiter punctato ; elytris subtiliter striatis, striis ad apicem obsoletis, interstitiis parce punctatis, inaequaliter pubes- centibus ; interstitio meso-coxali prominulo, sutura obliterata. Long., 15-19 mm. Mas. Antennis elongatis, articulis secundo et tertio brevissimis, 4-10 apicibus internis longe productis. Fern. Antennis sat brevibus, articulis secundo et tertio brevibus, 4-10 apicibus internis acutis sed vix productis. The prominent intercoxal space and the complete amalgamation of the middle meso- and metasternal processes readily distinguish this species from its allies ; the structure of the apex of the elytra, which are not acuminate, will at a glance prevent its being mistaken for Elater acutipennts and its allies. Found at Wellington by Messrs. Fereday and Wakefield in February, 1868, and February, 1875, and sent by Mr. Edwards under the number 1338, but without special locality. OBS. — Elater punctithorax, White, is to be sunk as a synonym of this species, according to my notes made when examining the types in the British Museum. NOTE. — I have two males and a female, one of the former I found at Auckland in 1872, the other pair at Whangarei Heads. 495- T. perblandus, n.s. In this species the forehead is not quite straight in front, but with this exception its characters are quite orthodox. The head is rather densely punctured in front, more remotely behind, and is clothed with rather long yellow hairs. The OF NEW ZEALAND. 283 thorax is somewhat remotely punctured, except two large ovate spots in front of the middle, and it is clothed with yellow hairs, the smooth spaces, however, being quite nude and conspicuous. The elytra are striated, there being nine on each elytron, the sutural is very finely, those nearest the margin coarsely, punctured ; the interstices are scarcely convex, are finely punctured, and bear short yellow hairs, which are more closely placed on the sides and the first, third, and fifth interstices. The lower part of the body is distinctly and finely punctured and some, what densely clothed with pallid hairs. The colour is piceous, shining, the side margins and apices of elytra and the legs are reddish. The antenna and legs are finely pubescent ; the second and third joints of the former small, four to ten inwardly acute at the apex, and the false terminal joint is not very obvious. Length, n lines. I found one example at Tairua. 496. T. foveolatUS, n.s. Pitchy-black, shining, tomentose. The antenna have, a short quadrate second joint; the third half as long again as the second ; joints four to ten with the anterior angle inwardly prolonged and acute, the terminal appendage one-third the length of the eleventh joint. Head coarsely and rugosely punctate, longitudinally depressed in front and clothed with rather long yellow hairs. Thorax rather long, narrowed anteriorly, hind angles scarcely divergent; the surface is remotely punctate, the anterior and lateral portions more coarsely than the discoidal ; there is an indistinctly impressed abbre- viated dorsal line, and two rounded fovese near the base, but quite distinct from the usual basal depressions; it is clothed with yellow hairs, which however are chiefly confined to the sides and base. The elytra are somewhat narrowed posteriorly, they are striated ; the striss nearest the suture are simple, the outer coarsely punctured, particularly the marginal ones ; the interstices are distinctly punctured, the sutural and alternate ones are rather densely covered with yellowish hairs, the others being but sparingly tomentose. The 'prosternum is distantly but distinctly, the metasternum and abdomen finely and more closely, punc- tured, and pubescent. Structural characters normal. Length, 9^-13 lines. I found one at Tairua, and two others at Parua (Whangarei Har- bour) ; in one example the thoracic line is obsolete. Metablax. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. Forehead curved in front, very distinctly separated from the clypeus, which is slightly unfolded, but still sub-perpendicular ; antennal spaces more or less extended inwards, but their boundaries ill-defined, the labrum only attached at the sides to the clypeus, so that in the middle there appears to be a kind of space or gap over the labrum ; the limits between the forehead and clypeus, in the middle, ill-defined. Joints two and three of antenna not much developed ; joints four to ten not 284 COLEOPTERA serrate ; appendicular extremity of eleventh joint short and but little marked. Prosternal sutures duplicate. Mesosternal cavity and its suture with the metasternum variable. Coxal plate of hind coxce short, and gradually and slightly longer towards the trochanter, so that there is no limit between the trochanteral and femoral portions. Tarsi with the fourth joint short but quite distinct, the apices of the first to fourth joints beneath more or less membraneous and prolonged. Elytra acu- minate. Species of large or moderate size. This group in New Zealand is abruptly marked off from TJwramus by the form of the head, tarsi, and coxse, and by the acuminate elytra ; its affinities are undoubtedly with the South American Semiotus; and one of the species, Metablax brouni, must be considered specially allied to that genus. It is a remarkable fact, however, that the elevation and horizontality of the mesosternal cavity, which forms one of the most pronounced features of Semiotus, is in the New Zealand species M. approximans the subject of sexual disparity : while the disappearance of the suture behind this cavity is subject to difference in closely allied species ; and yet Candeze considered this latter character of such importance that he used it as the essential character of his sub-tribe Chalcolepidiides. 497. M. brouni, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. M. colore variabilis, elongatus, nitidus, insequaliter albido pubescens ; prothorace angulis posterioribus divergentibus, intra latera depresso, dense punctate, et evidenter sparsim pubescente, medio nitido fere impunctato; elytris apice acutis, obsolete striatis, interstitiis alternis magis pubescentibus, tertio ad basin leviter prominulo ; sutura inter- coxali omnino carens ; tarsi's articulis 2-4 subtus apicibus membranaceis sed vix prolongatis. Long., 23-25 mm. The acuminate elytra and the entire absence of any suture between the middle coxae at the junction of the meso- and metasternal processes, taken together, readily distinguish this species from all the others yet known from New Zealand. The pubescence is very easily removed, and specimens are sometimes nearly completely denuded. The colour varies greatly, from nearly black to nearly red. This species is apparently confined to the North Island ; and the only exact locality I can mention is Tairua, whence two specimens have been sent me by Captain Broun. 498. M. acutipennis, White. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. May, 1877. M. colore variabilis, elongatus, sat nitidus, evidenter et insequaliter albido pubescens ; prothorace angulis posterioribus divergen- tibus, intra latera depresso, dense punctato et evidenter pubescente, medio sublsevi, crebre subtiliter punctato ; elytris apice acutis, leviter sulcatis, sulcis pubescentibus, interstitio tertio ad basin prominulo ; sutura intercoxali distincta ; tarsi's articulis secundo et tertio subtus apicibus breviter membranaceo-lobatis. Long., 18-23 ram- OF NEW ZEALAND. 285 This species greatly resembes Metablax brouni, but is very readily distinguished by the junction between the meso- and metasternum being still represented by a distinct suture ; the alternate interstices are in this species very distinctly depressed and densely pubescent ; and in fresh_ specimens these pubescent furrows offer a striking contrast to the shining and impunctate interstices between. The pubescence, however, is very readily removed. The colour in this species is also very variable. The sexual distinctions are apparently slight. The species is widely distributed in New Zealand, but apparently rare. Tairua (Broun); Riccarton ; Akaroa, January, 1873 (Wakefield) ; Rockwood (Powell). 499. M. approximans, White. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. M. m'gervel nigro-piceus, angustulus, sat nitidus, sparsim brevissime albido pubescens ; prothorace angulis posterioribus divergen- tibus, ad latera crebre subtiliter punctato et magis evidenter pubescente ; elytris apice acutis, evidenter striatis, striis (prsesertim externis) latis, crebre irregulariter punctatis ; sutura inter-coxali bene distincta. Long., 13-15 mm. Mas. Thorace paulo angustiore, mesosterni fovese lateribus minus elevatis, angustis. Fern. Mesosterni fovese lateribus crassis, fortiter elevatis, fere hori- zontalibus. This species is a very distinct one, not likely to be confounded with any other. The sexual disparity in the structure of the mesothoracic cavity is highly interesting, and is such as in other cases is considered characteristic of distinct genera ; in the female the tarsi also are stouter than in the male and their lobes more distinct, the antennae also are less elongate. A pair of this species has been sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. 500. M. Cinctiger, White. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. M. ferrugineus, prothorace elytrisque versus latera vitta lata testacea ; parce brevissimeque pubescens ; elytris ad apicem acutis, evidenter sequaliterque striatis, striis fortiter punctatis, interstitiis sparsim punctatis ; subtus crebre punctatus, mesosterni fovese lateribus haud elevatis, obliquis, nullo modo horizontalibus. Mas. Angustulus, thorace elytris angustiore, angulis posterioribus divergentibus, medio nitido. Long., 10-13 mm. ; lat, fere 2\ mm. Fern. Latior, thorace elytris latiore, angulis posterioribus vix divergen- tibus, medio fortiter punctato. Long., 13-14^ mm. ; lat, fere 3 mm. The sexual discrepancies are here again very remarkable; the greatly developed thorax of the female gives it the aspect of a minute Chalco- lepidius. Sent from Auckland and Tairua by Messrs. Lawson and Broun, but rare ; the female especially rare. The species is probably confined to the North Island. 286 COLEOPTERA Amphiplatys. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. Forehead broadly rounded in front, and limited by a very well- marked though not much raised carina, which is quite even throughout, not being at all more raised at the sides or depressed in the middle ; clypeus inflexed-perpendicular, much overhung by the edge of the forehead ; antennae widely separated, without antennal spaces ; last joint of maxillary palpi securiform. Prosternal sutures deeply duplicate ; chin-piece well developed, prosternal process nearly straight; meso- sternal cavity oblique-perpendicular, its sides not raised ; side-wings of metasternum very short. Tarsi rather short, but basal joint of the posterior ones as long as the three following together ; third and fourth joints very short, but furnished beneath with rather long membranes ; claws very small. Coxal plate consisting of a rather large trochanteral portion, but with the femoral portion entirely wanting, so that the trochanteral portion covers the trochanter, but the femur is entirely exposed. The genus is allied to Cryptohypnus. 501. A. lawSOIli,/" rufo-testacfous ] the male has much stouter antennae than the female, and the joints four to ten are inwardly produced and acute. 516. L. Collar is, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. Z. angustulus, sat elongatus, evidenter pubescens, sat nitidus, niger, prothoracis angulis posterioribus elytrisque fulvo-testaceis, pedibus testaceis ; antennis elongatis, intus serratis, articulis secundo et tertio perbrevibus, quarto conjunctim duplo brevioribus ; thorace antrorsum angustato, crebre sat fortiter punctato ; elytris striatis, apice extrorsum fuscescentibus. Long., 6 \ mm. Two individuals of this species have been found by Mr. Wakefield at Christchurch. Mecastrus. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. The three species described below show a considerable relationship with the species to which I have given the generic name Lomemus, but are larger in size and appear to connect the Betarmon allies with the OF NEW ZEALAND. 293 Elaterites of Candeze ; the prosternal sutures are obscurely or not dupli- cate and are scarcely open in front ; the mesosternal cavity is broader than in Lomemus ; and though the posterior part of the cavity is acumi- nate and ill-defined, and does not reach nearly to the suture, yet its plane of direction is less horizontal. The femoral portion of the hind- coxal plate is more developed, so that there is a quite gradual passage from it to the longer trochanteral portion. 517. M. COnvexuS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. M. niger, nitidus, evidenter pubescens, convexus ; prothorace parcius minus fortiter punctato, angulis posterioribus leviter divergentibus ; elytris stria suturali integra, in dimidio basali seriebus punctorum, inter- stititiis subtiliter punctatis. Long., 9-9^ mm. Mas. Antennis nigris, crassiusculis, intus fortiter serratis, articulis secundo et tertio brevissimis ; abdominis apice vix rufescente. Fern. Antennis fusco-rufis, tenuioribus, intus leviter serratis, articulis secundo et tertio minus abbreviatis, conjunctim quarto paulo brevioribus ; abdominis apice rufescente. This species may be readily distinguished from the preceding ones by its more convex form, and by the apical half of the elytra being quite free from striae. Discovered at Auckland by Mr. Lawson. Recently an individual has been sent me from Tairua by Captain Broun, with the information that the species occurs on Leptospermum, and is extremely active and difficult to capture. 518. M. vicinus, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. M. niger, nitidus, evidenter pubescens, convexus ; prothorace parce sub- tiliter punctato, angulis posterioribus vix divergentibus ; elytris stria suturali integra, in dimidio basali seriebus punctorum, interstitiis sub- tiliter punctatis. Long., 6J mm. The only individual I have seen is a male ; it is excessively similar to Mecastrus convexus, but is a good deal smaller, and has the middle coxse separated by a considerably narrower interval. Westland. 519. M. discedens. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. M. niger, sat nitidus, evidenter pubescens, sub-depressus ; prothorace crebre fortiter punctato, angulis posterioribus leviter divergentibus j elytris leviter striatis, striis ad apicem vix distinctis, interstitiis crebre subtiliter punctatis. Long., 7-9 mm. Var. Elytris versus humeros plaga testacea. Mas. Antennis crassiusculis, articulis secundo et tertio brevissimis, articulis 4-10 intus fortiter-serratis. Fern. Antennis tenuioribus, articulis secundo et tertio brevibus, 4-10 intus subserratis. 294 COLEOPTERA I think I am right in considering the above forms the sexes of one and the same species ; but I am not quite sure about it. Akaroa, igth Dec., 1874; Westland, West Coast (Wakefield). Monocrepidius. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. The following structural characters will enable the New Zealand entomologists to readily identify this form : — Antenna slender, filiform. Forehead wide in front and only slightly curved, without raised margin, but overhanging the very short clypeus ; antennal spaces wanting ; the cavities widely distant. Prosternal process long, slender, and straight. Mesosternal cavity elongate and narrow, quite parallel-sided, extending back to quite the intercoxal suture, its side margins very thin and scarcely raised. Femoral portion of hind coxal plate well developed, but much shorter than the rather long trochanteral portion. Tarsi with third joint well developed ; fourth joint underneath large, membraneous, above grooved almost to its base for the insertion of the fifth joint. 520. M. exsul, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. M. fuscus, tomentosus, opacus ; antennis pedibusque flavis, his sat elongatis, filiformibus, articulo tertio quam secundus paulo longiore, his conjunctim quarto sequalibus ; prothorace dense punctate, angulis posterioribus elongatis, acutis, sat divergentibus ; elytris fortiter striatis, densius pubescentibus. Long., 11-13 mm. This species is allied to the Australian Monocrepidius rectangulus, but is smaller and more delicately sculptured. As it has only been found at the port of Wellington, it is possible it may have been intro- duced into New Zealand ; I do not think, however, that it is a described species. Wellington, February, 1875 (Mr. Wakefield). NOTE. — I am indebted to Mr. J. Buchanan, of the Colonial Museum, for two specimens. 521. M. SUbrufuS, n.s. This species may be recognized by its more convex prothorax. Colour reddish, body quite nude. The head is pitchy-red, and closely punctured. The prothorax is very closely and finely punctured, with an elongate dorsal depression behind, which is almost divided by an indistinctly-elevated line, its disc is rather convex, and the hind angles less acutely produced than in M. exsul. The elytra bear distinct, rather finely punctured striae ; the interstices are almost flat and finely rugose. The under-side is punctulate and rugulose. Antenna, reddish, legs testaceous. The apex of each elytron is obliquely truncated. Length, 6 lines. I have one very much mutilated example, which was found by Mr. T. F. Cheeseman near the Wairoa (South). OF NEW ZEALAND. 295 Cryptohypnus. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. Forehead curved in front, the clypeus in the middle nearly or entirely wanting, so that, though the forehead presents a sharply defined edge in front, the labrum is placed immediately beneath it ; antennal spaces distinct, but much concealed by the horizontal edge of the forehead, and widely distant from one another in the middle ; antenna filiform. Pro sternal process rather long and straight. Mesosternal cavity rather broad, formed by broad but not in the least raised edges, reaching back to the intercoxal suture. Trochanteral portion of coxal plate well developed, but the femoral portion nearly completely absent. Tarsi moderately long, with all the five joints well developed and simple. The above structural characters will enable the New Zealand species to be identified. 522. C. powelli, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. sub-depressus ^ tenuissime pubescens, niger, antennis fusco-testaceis ; pedibus testaceis; antennis tenuibus, sat elongatis, articulo tertio elongate, secundo longiore quarto fere aequali ; prothorace lateribus rotundatis, basin versus angustato, angulis posterioribus minutis acutis, crebre subtiliter punctato, medio canaliculate ; elytris distincte striatis, interstitiis nullo modo elevatis, obsolete rugulosis. Long., 7-9 mm. The female is rather larger than the male, and has the hind angles of the thorax, though acute, not at all prolonged. Craigieburn : found by Mr. Powell. 523. C. humillS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. sub-depressus, tenuissime pubescens, niger, antennis pedibusque testa- ceis ; prothorace lateribus rotundatis, ante basin constricto, angulis posterioribus gracilibus peracutis, sat elongatis, fortiter divergentibus, crebre subtiliter punctato, medio canaliculate; elytris sat profunde striatis. Long., 7-9 mm. Though extremely similar to the preceding species, this may be readily distinguished by the more prolonged hind angles of the thorax. The differences between the sexes seem to be very slight; the female is rather larger, and has the thorax a little more dilated at the sides. Wellington, February, 1875 (Wakefield). 524. C. frontaliS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. sub-depressus, tenuiter pubescens, niger, nitidus, antennis fuscis, pedibus testaceis, femoribus obscurioribus ; fronte antice in medio abrupte depressa ; thorace elongate, ante basin leviter constricto, angulis posterioribus sat elongatis, crassioribus, vix divergentibus, subtiliter sat crebre punctato medio indiscrete canaliculate ; elytris subtiliter striatis, striis punctatis, interstitiis parce subtiliter punctatis. Long., 5j mm. 296 COLEOPTERA I have seen but a single specimen from Lake Guyon, kindly given me by Mr. Pascoe. 525. C. longiCOmiS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. elongatus, angustulus, fuscus, evidenter pubescens, antennis fusco- testaceis, basi cum pedibus testaceis ; prothorace elongate, ante basin leviter constricto, angulis posterioribus elongatis, crassioribus, vix diver- gentibus, dense subtiliter punctate, medio ante basin canaliculato ; elytris subtiliter striatis, interstitiis crebre subtiliter punctatis. Long., 8 mm. I have seen but a single mutilated individual, which was sent me by Mr. Henry Edwards under number 1 330. 526. C. thoraciCUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. latior, minus depressus, niger, tenuiter pubescens, tibiis tarsisque testaceis; thorace latiusculo, latitudine haud minore quam longitude, lateribus ante basin sat constrictis, angulis posterioribus tenuibus, sat divergentibus, crebre evidenter punctate, sat distincte canaliculato • elytris sat profunde striatis, interstitiis crebre punctatis. Long., 8J mm. A single individual has been sent me by Mr. Wakefield ; it was found at Kelly's Creek by Mrs. Foster. Chrosis. Sharp: Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. The species described below exhibit the following characters : — Clypeus short, quite unfolded and extended, so that the forehead is not limited at all from the clypeus in the middle, and the large labrum is almost on the same level as the forehead ; antennal spaces very indis- tinct and very widely separated from one another. Antenna with the second and third joints elongate. Prosternal process broad and stout, not curved upwards behind the coxae. Mesosternal cavity with strongly elevated borders ; these attain the intercoxal suture, and their hinder portions are quite horizontal. Coxal plate with trochanteral portion a good deal longer than the femoral portion, the long portion occupying about half the whole width, and thence gradually narrowed till it meets the episternum. Tarsi with all the joints simple and well developed, the fourth, however, a good deal shorter than the third. 527. C. pOlita, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. elongata, angusta, nitida, nigra, parcissime pubescens, pedibus piceis ; thorace pernitido, elongate, quam latiore multo longiore, parce punctato; elytris profunde striatis, striis fortiter punctatis, interstitiis fere laevis, apicibus haud prolongatis, subrotundatis ; prostemi lateribus dense punctatis ; lamina coxali angusta, margine interne nullo modo sinuato ; tarsis elongatis, gracilibus, subtus haud dense pubescentibus. Long., 12 \ mm. OF NEW ZEALAND. 297 The very narrow parallel form, the very highly polished prothorax, excessively scanty pubescence, and the almost impunctate interstices of the elytra, very readily distinguish this species from its allies, even with- out any examination of structural details. Tairua, but very rare ; one individual found by Captain Broun under a log near Pipi Creek, and three others under bark in the same locality. OBS. — The two specimens sent me by Captain Broun are, I am pretty sure, the two sexes, though they are extremely similar to one another ; they both show the peculiarity of a well-marked notch or emargination at the apex of the last ventral segment. 528. C. reversa, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. sat elongata, minus parallela, nigra vel picea ; thorace quam latiore paulo longiore, disco obsolete punctate ; elytris latius striatis, striis externis evidenter punctatis, interstitiis sub-convexis, crebre punctatis, apicem versus evidenter attenuatis, apicibus ipsis angustis, haud vel vix prolongatis, angulis internis haud vel vix spinosis; prosterni lateribus nitidis impunctatis ; afafomiwp&tce punctato; lamina coxali interne evidenter latiore, sed margine posteriore supra trochanterem tantum obsoletissime emarginato. Long., 16-17 mm. The polished impunctate sides of the prosternum readily distinguish this species. Described from a single specimen sent by Mr. H. Edwards, under Number 1337 ; one of two individuals sent by the same gentleman under Number 1340 I believe to be the female of the species, though it is very much broader and has the thorax considerably larger and broader. A second individual, which I believe to be a variety of this same sex, is in Mr. Wakefield's collection from the Otira Pass. 529. C. barbata, Candhe. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. nigricans, colore variabilis, ssepe rufescens, minus parallela, breviter fusco-pubescens ; thorace latitudine longitudinem sequante, crebre punctato ; elytris leviter striatis, striis evidenter punctatis, inter- stitiis crebre punctatis, apicem versus evidenter attenuatis, apicibus haud prolongatis, vel simplicibus vel obsolete spinosis ; prosterni lateribus crebre punctatis ; lamina coxali interne evidenter latiore, margine poste- riore supra trochanterem tantum obsolete emarginato ; antennis pedi- busque minus elongatis. Long., 13-19 mm. This is an exceedingly variable species. It is closely allied in structure to our European Elater impressus • and the small specimens are some- what similar to it in appearance, but have the elytra much more attenuate posteriorly. Very widely distributed ; I have seen specimens from Otago and Auckland, and various intermediate localities. OBS. — M. Candeze described this species as being found in New Holland ; but Mr. Janson believes all the specimens are from New Zealand ; so that it is very doubtful whether the species exists in Australia. o ii 298 COLEOPTERA 530. C. elongata, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. fusca, elongata, minus parallela, evidenter laxe fusco-pubescens ; thorace paulo longiore quam latiore, crebre punctate ; elytris leviter striatis striis punctatis, interstitiis crebre subtiliter punctatis, elongatis, apicibus attenuatis et prolongatis, angulo externo magis prominulo, minute spinoso ; prosterni lateribus crebre punctatis ; lamina coxali interne evidenter latiore, margine posteriore supra trochanterem sat evidenter emarginato ; antennis tarsisque gracilibus, elongatis. Long., 1 6 mm. This species comes very close to extreme forms of Chrosis barbata, but is more elongate in form, and has the tarsi especially more elongate. Sent from Auckland by Mr. Lawson, and also received from Mr. Edwards, but without number. Ochosternus. Candeze. This genus was formed for the reception of Thoramus parryi and White's Elater zealandicus: the first-named species belongs to Thoramus, and I now retain the latter in this genus, accepting the definitions given by Dr. Sharp in the Annals and Magazine of Natural History for May, 1877, p. 25. Forehead curved in front, but without the least raised carina, in the middle of the front depressed, so that the clypeus is very small ; and though it is almost vertical, yet it forms only a very slight step between the forehead and the labrum ; antennal spaces large, but yet rather broadly separated. Antenna serrate, with short second joint. . Proster- nal process thick, slightly curved upwards. Mesosternal cavity with very thick strongly elevated borders, the posterior portions of which are horizontal and quite on a level with the metasternum ; the sides of the cavity are not parallel, but quite narrow near the intercoxal suture. Trochanteral portion of coxal plate a little broader than the femoral portion. Tarsi with all the joints well developed and simple, the fourth shorter than the third. This form is readily distinguished from the species I have called Thoramus by the curved front edge of the forehead and the large antennal spaces. 531. O. zealandiCUS, White. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. O. robustus, niger, fusco-pubescens, sat nitidus ; antennis minus elongatis, intus leviter serratis, articulo secundo brevissimo, tertio sat elongate haud serrato ; prothorace crassiusculo, antrorsum convexius- culo, postice latiore, angulis posterioribus subuncatis, fortiter plicatim elevatis, margine laterali anterius a supra occulto, crebre sequaliter punc- tato ; elytris striatis, striis fortiter punctatis, interstitiis crebre subtiliter punctatis, apicibus conjunctim rotundatis. Long., 16-20 mm. I have examined a considerable number of examples, and find only slight sexual differences in the structure. Auckland, Tairua, Wellington. According to Captain Broun's observations the species is of crepuscular or nocturnal habits. OF NEW ZEALAND. 299 Corymbites. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. NOTE. — The insects under this generic name belong apparently to two distinct groups, the structural characters of which are given separ- ately, but under the one generic name. The form of the head is in the four following species that described under the name Chrosis, but these four species — (C. antipodum, dubius, strangulates and my ops) — differ from those belonging to Chrosis by the form of the prosternal process and mesosternal cavity. The former is but little (C. antipodum and C. dubius) or not at all (C. strangulates and C. myops) bent upwards ; and the saltatorial mucro is much pro- longed. The borders of the mesosternal cavity are not elevated ; the cavity does not extend to the intercoxal suture ; its hind portion is rounded, and the portion of the mesosternum between the opening and the intercoxal suture is somewhat but only slightly depressed. Most of the other characters resemble those belonging to Chrosis. The second group (C. olivascens and C. agriotoides) cannot be very well arranged with Chrosis, because the hinder parts of the sides of the mesosternal cavity are less elevated and horizontal, while from the first four species included under the present genus, these two differ by the cavity being less depressed in its posterior part, and approaching closely to the suture ; and these two species moreover differ in the fact that the hind coxal lamina is of nearly one length throughout, the trochanteral portion being not at all elongate. 532. C. antipodum, Candeze. Sharp ; Ann. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. elongatus, angustus, fuscus, antennis pedibusque testaceis, densius breviter griseo-pubescens ; antennis filiformibus, elongatis, arti- culo secundo sat elongate, sed quam tertius fere duplo breviore ; pro- thorace elongato, lateribus parallelis, fere dense punctato ; elytris angus- tis, apicibus attenuatis, plus minusve emarginatis et spinosis, subtiliter striatis, interstitiis subtiliter fere dense punctatis ; pedibus elongatis, tarsis longissimis. Long., 11-15 mm- Christchurch ; several specimens communicated by Mr. Wakefieid. NOTE. — Of the fourteen species belonging, seemingly, almost ex- clusively to the South Island, this is the only one of which an example has been sent me. 533. C. dubius, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. elongatus, sat angustus, nigricans, antennis fusco-testaceis, pedibus tes- taceis, breviter minus dense griseo-pubescens ; antennis tenuibus, fili- formibus, sat elongatis ; prothorace elongato, crassiusculo, lateribus sub- parallelis, crebre punctato; elytris leviter striatis, apicibus sat attenuatis, fere integris ; pedibus gracilibus, tarsis sat elongatis. Long., 16-17 mm- Christchurch ; found by Mr. Wakefieid. OBS. — In Mr. Janson's collection there is an insect allied to this 300 COLEOPTERA species, and labelled as being the type of C. antipodum £ ; but I do not myself think it likely that the C. dubius is the female of C. antipo- dum; and I am almost sure that Candeze's $ type represents another distinct species. 534. C. Strangulatus, White. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. elongatus, angustulus, fuscescens, densius pubescens, vix nitidus ; antennis elongatis, tenuibus, filiformibus, thorace multo longioribus, articulo secundo sat elongato, tertio quam iste duplo longiore ; oculis subglobosis ; prothorace longiore quam latiore, dense fortiter punctate, angulis posterioribus elongatis, divergentibus, carinatis; elytris subtiliter striatis, striis evidenter punctatis, interstitiis crebre punctatis, apice attenuatis et muticis ; pedibus elongatis, tarsis graci- libus. Long., 17 mm. Tairua, a single individual sent by Captain Broun ; also a mutilated individual from Auckland ; they are probably both males. OBS. — I think I am right in considering the type of White's Elater strangulates to be a specimen of the above-described species. 535. C. HiyopS, White. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. elongatus, angustulus, rufescens, densius pubescens, vix niti- dus; antennis elongatis, tenuibus, filiformibus, thorace multo longioribus, articulo secundo sat elongato, tertio quam iste duplo longiore ; pro- thorace longiore quam latiore, fere dense punctate, angulis posterioribus elongatis, vix divergentibus, carinatis ; elytris subtiliter striatis, striis externis evidenter punctatis, interstitiis crebre punctatis, apice attenuatis; pedibus elongatis, tarsis gracilibus. Long,, 13 mm. This and the preceding species are similar in appearance to our elongate European species of Athous, but have the elytra more elongate and attenuate behind. The present species is smaller and narrower than C. strangulatus, and paler in colour, and presents a slight difference in the structure of the mesosternal cavity; in C. myops\\\e. hinder border of the cavity is distinctly more elevated than the middle portion, whereas this is scarcely at all the case in C. strangulatus. Tairua ; sent by Captain Broun. 536. 0. Olivascens, White. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. subanescens, longius griseo-pubescens, pedibus flavis; antennis rufescentibus, tenuibus, minus elongatis, haud serratis, articulis secundo et tertio subsequalibus a sequentibus vix discedentibus ; prothorace minus gracili, postice latiore, subtiliter punctate ; elytris profundius striatis, striis externis punctatis, interstitiis parce subtilissime punctatis, apicibus minute spinosis. Long., 9-11 mm. This species is abundant at Auckland and Tairua, and is found on Leptospermum (Captain Broun and Mr. Lawson.) OBS. — This species has also been called Chrosis czneola by Candeze. OF NEW ZEALAND. 30 1 537. C. agTiotoid.es, Sharp; Ann, Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. C. riifo-fusculus, longius griseo-pubescens, antennis pedibusque testaceis; illis tenuibus, simplicibus, articulis secundo et tertio elongatis, sequentibus similibus; prothorace convexiusculo, margine lateral! indis- tincto, parcius minus subtiliter punctate ; elytris striatis, sed sculpturaT pubescentia obtecta, apicibus fere muticis. Long., 6J~9^ mm. This is a very variable species, and closely allied to C. olivascens, but may be readily distinguished by the different colour, narrower form, more convex prothorax, etc. Abundant at Auckland and Tairua ; found on shrubs (Captain Broun and Mr. Lawson.) Parinus. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. Head small, forehead much rounded in front, with short, ill-limited, almost perpendicular clypeus, but without any carina either in the middle or at the sides ; antennal spaces small, but yet extending in- wards, and separated from one another by only a narrow space. Antenna slender, with second and third joints well developed. Prosternal sutures bearing a broad and deep depression extending back- ward for nearly half their length. Prosternal process short and stout. Hind part of mesosternal cavity with elevated quite horizontal sides, and approaching closely to the intercoxal suture. Coxal lamina short throughout, and without trochanteral lobe. Tarsi with the third and fourth joints with membraneous lobes underneath; the lobe of the third joint very obscure, but that of the fourth joint quite distinct, the joint itself being very short on the upper side. The nearest ally of this genus is the Australian Hapatesus hirtus, Cand. ; the most important character for distinguishing the two from one another is the difference in the tarsal conformation. 538. P. VlllOSUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. P. sat latus, minus elongatus, posterius angustatus, nitidus, sed longius irregulariterque albido pubescens, rufescens, elytrorum sutura lateribus- que indistincte nigro-vittatis, subtus potius nigricans ; antennis sat gracilibus, intus vix serratis, articulo secundo quam tertius paulo longi- ore ; capite parvo, oculis prominulis ; prothorace haud elongate, lateribus curvatis, angulis posterioribus crassis, intus curvatis ; parcius et sat fortiter punctate ; elytris nullo modo striatis, sed evidenter sat crebre punctatis, humeris longitudinaliter carinatis. Long., 7-9 mm. The long conspicuous pubescence, the thick incurved hind angles of the thorax, and the entirely unstriated elytra readily point out this species from the others. Auckland ; sent by Mr. Lawson and Captain Broun, but apparently rare. 302 COLEOPTERA Lacon. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. The characters of the genus Lacon are well known. L. variabilis may be readily distinguished from all the other known New Zealand ElateridcE by the prosternal sutures being quite open for half the length of the thorax, so as to receive and conceal the antennae ; this character is approached only by Parinus villosus ; but L. variabilis may be distinguished at a glance from it by the tarsi having the fourth joint well developed and not at all lobed beneath, and by the form of the front part of the head, which is almost that of the Corymbites group. 539. L. variabilis, Cand. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. L. depressus, latiusculus, omnino opacus, fuscus, setis crassis brevissimis parce vestitus; antennis brevibus, articulis 4-10 intus serra- tis ; prothorace subquadrato, angulis posterioribus haud productis, sub- rectis; elytris fortiter seriatim punctatis, interstitiis i, 3, 5, 7, paulo eleva- tis. Long., 10-14 mm- This species varies much in size and colour, but cannot very well be mistaken. Abundant under stones and logs near Auckland. The specimens quite agree with South Australian individuals of the species ; and I suspect it has been introduced by means of maritime traffic into New Zealand. Geranus. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. May, 1877. Forehead produced between the antennae and terminating with a small abruptly inflexed portion over the labrum, this portion repre- senting, as I consider, the clypeus ; labrum very small and scarcely to be seen ; antennal spaces rather large and very deep, almost circular, widely separated from one another by the produced forehead ; antenna either nearly filiform or strongly serrate. Prosternum moderately long, with excessively abbreviated chin-piece ; lateral sutures open for one- third or one-half their length ; prosternal process short and stout. Middle coxcz moderately distant ; mesosternal cavity with thick but not raised borders ; hind coxal lamina as long at its external portion as at its internal one, so that there is no trace of a trochanteral lobe. Tarsi slender, basal joint as long as the three following together ; the third and fourth joints with a produced membrane on their underside. In the following species the structure of the head is intermediate between that of the Protelater group and that of the ordinary forms of the ElateridcB. 540. G. COllaris, Pascoe. Sharp ; Ann, Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. G. //wrdwpedibusque testaceis, antennis abdomineque rufis, elytris pectoreque nigricantibus vel fuscis ; antennis elongatis, serratis, articulis OF NEW ZEALAND. 303 secundo et tertio conjunctim quarto sequalibus ; prothorace minus elon- gato, antrorsum angustato, baud longiore quam latiore, angulis pos- terioribus vix divergentibus, sat crebre punctate ; elytris apicem versus fortiter attenuatis, apicibus minute spinosis, fortiter striatis, striis evidenter punctatis. Long., 6|--9 mm. The species is rather variable. The female is generally larger than the male and more convex, has the antennae rather less serrate, and the elytra very often of an obscure red colour ; and it has generally the under surface nearly of a uniform red colour. This species has been sent from Auckland by Mr. Lawson, and from Tairua by Captain Broun, who informs me that he meets with it occa- sionally on Dodoncza viscosa. 541. G. CraSSUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. G. testaceus, elytris fulvis, antennis nigricantibus, prothorace medio, prosterno plagis duabus, metasterno lateribus, coxisque posterioribus fuscis ; antennis minus elongatis, articulis secundo et tertio conjunctim quarto fere aequalibus ; prothorace convexo, sat crebre fortiter punctate, angulis posterioribus sat divergentibus ; elytris striatis, striis fortiter punctatis, interstitiis parcius punctatis et pubescentibus. Long., 14-15 mm. This is the broadest and most robust species of the group. I think the two individuals before me are male and female, though they exhibit but slight differences. Drybush, November 21, 1873 (Mr. C. M. Wakefield.) 542. G. fulVUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. G. testaceus. elytris fulvis, antennis nigricantibus, prothorace medio late, prosterno plagis duabus, metasterno lateribus, coxisque posterioribus fuscis ; antennis sat elongatis, articulis secundo et tertio conjunctim quarto fere sequalibus ; prothorace sat elongate, antrorsum evidenter angustiore, crebrius fortiter punctato, angulis posterioribus divergentibus; elytris striatis, striis fortiter punctatis, interstitiis parce punctatis et pubes- centibus. Long., 14 mm. This species, though extremely similar to Geranus crassus, is nar- rower and has the thorax rather differently shaped and the antennae less widely separate. The only individual I have seen was sent me by Mr. H. Edwards, as number 1149. 543. G. SimiliS, Sharp; Ann. Ma$. Nat. Hist, May, 1877. G. testaceus, elytris fulvis, antennis nigricantibus, prothorace medio, pro- sterno plagis duabus, metasterno lateribus, coxisque posterioribus fuscis ; antennis sat elongatis, articulis secundo et tertio conjunctim quarto haud sequalibus ; prothorace crebre fortiter punctato, angulis posterioribus sat divergentibus ; elytris striatis, striis fortiter punctatis, interstitiis parcius punctatis et pubescentibus. Long., i if mm. 304 COLEOPTERA This species is extremely similar to Geranus crassus, but is only half the size, and has the front of the head between the antennse consider- ably more reduced. Taken at Forster's Creek, by Mrs. Kelly. I have seen but a single individual. 544- G. lineicolliS, White. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. G. fulvus, thorace medio fusco profundius longitudinaliter impresso, elytris lateribus, antennis, prosterno vittis duabus, metaster- noque lateribus nigris, tarsis geniculisque plus minusve infuscatis ; antennis elongatis, intus evidenter serratis, angulis internis anterioribus productis, articulis secundo et tertio brevibus, conjunctim quarto multo brevioribus ; prothorace sat elongato, antrorsum evidenter angustato, fortiter fere dense punctato, minus nitido ; elytris ad humeros latiusculis, apicem versus fortiter angustatis, evidenter striatis, striis fortiter punc- tatis. Long., 9j-ioji mm. This species is readily distinguished from its allies by the very short second and third joints of the antennse. From the specimens before me I judge that the sexual differences are very slight. Tairua and Christchurch, and probably widely distributed. Captain Broun informs me that it is "not uncommon at Tairua." OBS. — Acroniopus grandis ( Redtenbacher, Novara Reise, Coleopt., p. 96) will prove, I think, to be this species, or a closely allied one. NOTE. — On perusing Redtenbacher's description of his Acroniopus grandis, I fail to notice anything that would lead me to suppose that it differed from White's G. lineicollis, he alludes to the convex, punctulated interstices, but such is exactly the sculpture of G. lineicollis. though no mention is made of this in Dr. Sharp's diagnosis. Protelater. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. Forehead greatly produced between the antennse, the produced portion with a slightly thickened lateral edge : these edges towards their anterior part divergent, so as to form a portion of an under margin to the large and deep antennal spaces ; the labrum is small, but quite visible between the divergent processes at the termination of the fore- head. The antenna are slender and but little serrate ; chin-piece of thorax very short, truncate in front, separated by a short wide notch from the front angles of the prosternum. Thorax elongate and sub- cylindric, its process thick and straight; mesosternal cavity rather broadest at its hind part, with thin sharp edges which are directed downwards. Middle coxa moderately or only slightly separated. Coxal lamina slightly longer outside than inwardly. Tarsi with third and fourth joints with membraneous lobes. Though the structural characters of the following species are on the whole very similar to those belonging to Geranus, yet the laterally OF NEW ZEALAND. 305 dilated front of the forehead points out the present group as an interest- ing connecting link between them and the Eucnemides. The peculiar narrow form and elongate cylindric thorax of the species give them a facies by which they may be readily recognized. These interesting insects have an undescribed ally in Chili, whidf Mr. Janson informed me was considered by Candeze not to be a member of the Elaterida. But I think there is no doubt that the New Zealand species may be placed in the Elaterida ; they offer, however, an important obstacle to the separation of the Throscida and Eucne- midce from the Elateridtz as distinct families. The structure of their head is, in fact, such that by a little modification it might be trans- formed into the head of a Eucnemid or a Tliroscid. 545. P. elongatUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. P. elongatus, angustus, densius pubescens, colore variabilis, rufescens, plus minusve infuscatus, et in elytris vage plagiatus; antenms sat elonga- tis, vix serratis, articulis secundo et tertio sat elongatis conjunctim quarto fere longioribus ; capite dense subtiliter punctato et pubescente ; pro- thorace valde elongate, sub-cylindrico, angulis posterioribus divergen- tibus. elongatis, testaceis, fere dense punctato, fusco, fere subaeneo, dense flavo-pubescente ; elytris elongatis, minus discrete striatis, sed interstitiis alternis versus apicem magis elevatis \ coxis intermediis bene separatis. Long., 7-1 oj mm. This species' appears to be extremely variable in size and a good deal in colour and markings. Christchurch, Akaroa, igth December, 1874; Tairua. Captain Broun informs me that this species is rather common on the outskirts of the forest at Tairua. 546. P. Imttoni, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. P. elongatus, angustus, pubescens, rufescens, supra praesertim in thorace, magis obscurus ; prothorace elongate, subcylindrico, angulis posterioribus elongatis, valde divergentibus ; coxis intermediis fere contiguis. Long., 8 mm. This species is extremely similar to the preceding one, but it has the middle coxae nearly contiguous. The only individual I have seen was found in Otago by Captain Hutton. 547. P. guttatus, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. P. sat elongatus, angustus, subcylindricus, fortiter punctatus, tenuiter pubescens, haud nitidus, nigricans vel inmscato-rufus, antennarum basi, pedibus, prothoracisque angulis posterioribus testaceis, elytris plus minusve distincte testaceo signatis ; antenms sat elongatis, subserratis ; prothorace dense, fortiter profundeque punctato, angulis posterioribus sat divergentibus ; elytris fortiter seriatim punctatis, sed vix striatis. Long., 5J-6 mm. The female is rather broader than the male, but otherwise scarcely differs. p ii 3° COLEOPTERA Sent from Auckland by Mr. Lawson. I have also received it from Captain Broun, with the information that it was found on trees at Cabbage Tree Swamp, Auckland. 548. P. picticornis, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. P. sat elongatus, angustus, fortiter punctatus, tenuiter pubescens, vix nitidus, rufescens, antennarum basi, articulis tribus ultimis pedibusque testaceis, antennis medio, prosterno, thoracisque vittis duabus nigrican- tibus, elytris oblique fusco-plagiatis, maculis magnis ante apicem testa- ceis ; thorace crebre, fortiter, profundeque punctate, sat nitido, angulis posterioribus divergentibus ; elytris fortiter seriatim punctatis. Long., 5 1- mm. This species approaches closely to the reddish varieties of P. guttatus, but has the apical joints of the antennae yellow, and shows also some slight structural differences ; the middle coxse are a little closer, the metasternum is less advanced between them, and the mesosternal cavity is not quite so parallel-sided and is rather broader in its hind part. A single specimen was sent me by Captain Broun some time ago ; it was found in the Hikuwai forest, Tairua. 549. P. Opacus, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., May, 1877. P. sat elongates, angustus, fortiter dense punctatus, opacus, evidenter pubescens, rufescens, prosterno medio diluto, lateribus infuscatis, anten- nis nigris, basi, pedibus, prothoracis angulis posterioribus, elytrisque macula ante apicem testaceis ; prothorace dense fortiter punctate, opaco, elongato, angulis posterioribus divergentibus ; elytris fortiter profunde- que seriato-punctatis, vix striatis, opacis. Long., 5^-6 mm. This species, though closely allied to P. guttatus and P. picticornis, may be distinguished by a glance at the underside of the thorax, which is pale along the middle, with the flanks infuscate ; it is considerably duller above, the elytra are palish red at the base, with the apical half darker reddish and a pale yellow spot placed in this darker part ; these markings on the elytra vary considerably in their definiteness. Two individuals have been sent me from Tairua by Captain Broun ; and I have seen others in Messrs. Pascoe and Wakefield's collections from the same source. Elater. 550. E. lateristrigatUS, White; Voy.^ Er. Terr., Ins., p. 7. Deep black; the side of elytra with a long red vitta, highly polished and minutely punctulate ; elytra with obscure punctured striae and a few short hairs, the apex of elytra bluntish. Length, 3^ lines. Port Nicholson (Captain Parry). NOTE. — The position of this insect must remain doubtful until specimens can be obtained for examination. OF NEW ZEALAND. 307 FAMILY— DASCYLLIDES. Mentum corneous. Ligula large, membraneous. Maxilla bilobed, unarmed. Mandibles short. Antenna inserted immediately in front oil the eyes, with eleven joints. Anterior and intermediate coxa variable ; the cotyloid cavities of the front pair open behind ; the posterior trans- versal, canaliculate posteriorly ; trochanters placed diversely, seldom absent ; tarsi five-jointed, or sub-pentamerous. Mesostermtm and pro- sternum variable. Five ventral segments to the abdomen, all distinct. Group— DASCYLLID^E. Ligula and lobes of the maxillae often laciniated. Labrum and epistome distinct. Anterior and intermediate coxa variable ; the poste- rior abruptly widened inwardly ; the penultimate joint of the tarsi very distinct. Prosternal process very narrow, often visible beyond the front coxae. The mesostemum concave in the greater number. Byrrhodes. Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878,^. 43. The only species yet brought to light to form this group exhibits the following characters : — Size greater than other New Zealand species; build, robust. Antenna elongate. Head short and broad, the interantennal portion not extended forwards ; the antennal fossa very profound, and making the angle of the gena at the base of the maxillae very prominent ; genal line very acutely raised ; mentum elongate, with the rather large bilobed ligula placed conspicuously at its apex ; labial palpi not furcate, but with the second joint much incrassate. Front coxa elongate, oblique, transverse, excessively exposed ; front band of prosternum excessively short ; pro- sternal process entirely exposed below the coxae, and forming in front a very prominent angle with the middle piece of the prosternum. Coxal articulation of meso- and metasterna perfect, and middle coxse well imbedded. 551. B. gravidUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 42. B. magnus, latus, robustus, ovalis, sat convexus, dense subtiliter punctatus, dense conspicueque pubescens, fusco-castaneus ; antennis elongatis, articulo basali crasso, secundo parvo, tertio elongate, quam quartus duplo breviore, quarto et sequentibus subsequalibus ; prothorace valde transverse, elytris angustiore, margine anteriore profunde bisinuato, angulis anterioribus productis acutis, lateribus leviter rotundatis, angulis posterioribus obtuse rectis, basi subrotundata vix utrinque sinuata ; elytris obsolete longitudinaliter costatis. Long., 10-12 mm. ; lat, 6-7 mm. This large species recalls somewhat by its appearance some of the European Byrrhi, B. scabripennis for example. The very conspicuous 308 COLEOPTERA pubescence on its elytra is rather irregularly arranged, so as to have a somewhat spotted appearance, and is very easily rubbed off. I have received some very damaged specimens of this remarkable species from Captain Broun, who found them, I believe, at Tairua, Auckland, and I have seen other individuals from the same source in the collections of Messrs. Pascoe and Wakefield. Cyprobius. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 44. A single species is also all I can at present assign to this group. It departs but little in its structural characters from Byrrlwdes ; it is, how- ever, of rather small size, and the antennas, are only moderately long ; the head is very short, and the parts of the mouth very little prominent ; and the mentum is rather shorter than it is broad, differing therefore strikingly from that of Byrrhodes gravidus. Both by structure and appearance this form connects the group of peculiar New Zealand genera possessing a deep antennal fossa, with the group number 7 of this paper (Cyphon), in which the fossa is absent. 552. C. nitldUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 44. C. ovalis, haud elongatus, sat convexus, parcius punctatus, nitidus, parcius longiusque pubescens, brunneo-castaneus : antennis minus elongatis, articulo tertio elongato, quam quartus haud duplo breviore ; prothorace perbrevi, anterius in medio rotundato utrinque vix sinuato, angulis anterioribus haud productis, basi rotundata ; elytris parcius punctatis. Long., 5 mm. ; lat, 2j mm. This species has quite the form and appearance of the species of Cyphon. The pubescence of the elytra is longer and less depressed than in any other New Zealand species here described, but it is rubbed off under very slight friction. Sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. Cyphanus. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878,^. 46. This group is formed by species which possess the following charac- ters :— Form rather elongate and narrow, size moderate. Antennae elongate. Head short and broad, the interantennal portion not extended forwards ; the antennal fossce very profound, and at their termination very distinctly separating the gense from the extreme basal portion of the maxillse ; mandibles large, moderately prominent ; labrum exposed, separated by a short membraneous space from the front of the head ; labial palpi strongly furcate — i.e., the second joint is so formed that it appears to be the terminal one, the third joint being inserted on the basal portion of OF NEW ZEALAND. 309 its inner side. Front band of prosternum excessively reduced ; pro- sternal process hastate in form, projecting much further backwards than the coxse, its junction in front with the middle piece of the sternum is on a level with the tips of the coxae. Coxal articulation between meso- and metasternum good. N.B. — This is the only group of New Zealand species having the labial palpi furcate. 553. C. laticeps, Sharp ; An??. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 45. C. oblongus, sat latus, crebre punctatus, sat nitidus, subtiliter minus conspicue pubescens, rufo-castaneus ; antennis elongatis, articulo basali crasso, tertio elongato. quam quartus fere duplo breviore ; pro- thorace brevi, elytris tantum paulo angustiore, anterius in medio minus lobato, angulis anterioribus nullo modo prominulis, rotundatis, lateribus explanatis, sat curvatis, basi utrinque subsinuata, angulis posterioribus rotundatis, subtiliter punctato ; prosterni processu angusto, apice lineari, acuminate. Long., 6J mm. ; lat, vix 3 mm. The sub-parallel form of this insect, and especially its short broad head, give it a peculiar facies, which suggests a similarity to the Euro- pean Anobium molle, quite as much as to the Dascillidce. This and the following species were sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. 554. C. punctatus, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 45. C. oblongus, sat latus, crebre punctatus, sat nitidus, subtiliter minus conspicue pubescens, rufo-castaneus ; antennis elongatis, articulo basali crasso, tertio elongato, quam quartus fere duplo breviore ; pro- tlwrace brevi, elytris tantum paulo angustiore, anterius in medio minus lobato, angulis anterioribus nullo modo prominulis rotundatis, lateribus explanatis, sat curvatis, basi utrinque subsinuata, angulis posterioribus rotundatis, subtiliter punctato ; elytris elongatis, crebre fortiterque punc- tatis ; prosterni processu lato, a medio ad apicem graduatim acuminate. Long., 8f mm. ; lat., vix 4 mm. This species is excessively like the preceding one, but is twice the size, and shows a decided difference in the prosternal process. As Captain Broun did not distinguish the two, it is possible they may prove to be the sexes of one species. I have seen but one individual of this species ; like the preceding one, it was sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. NOTE. — I believe the two insects to belong to distinct species. I did not examine the under-side of either when setting them out for Dr. Sharp. 555. C. capax, n.s. Of the usual form, moderately shining, red, with indistinct pitchy marks, legs and antennae testaceous-red, very sparingly clothed with fine yellowish hairs, which, in my unique example, are confined to the thoracic margins and the sides and apex of th.e elytra. 310 COLEOPTERA Antenna moderate, the basal joint very stout, second much shorter but thicker than the third, which is little more than half the length of the fourth and much more slender ; the second and third joints are pilose, the others nearly destitute of pubescence. Head large, slightly impressed between the eyes in front, finely and closely punctate, the sculpture near the eyes rugose or granular. Thorax short, nearly as wide as the elytra, with explanated sides and rounded angles, the apex a little sinuated at each side, base bisinuated, sides moderately rounded ; its disc is closely and finely punctured, the sides much more coarsely sculptured, and there are two rounded impressions behind the middle. Scutellum triangular, finely and closely punctulated. Elytra margined, with three indistinct longitudinal costee, scarcely perceptible unless when viewed from behind, a dark line parallel with the suture on each elytron, and others of the same hue, irregularly formed and not very distinct ; their surface is moderately punctured, more finely towards the apex, and appears rugulose. Length, 5 J ; breadth, 2 J lines. The insect is allied to C. punctatus, but is larger, smoother, and of a plain red, the darker marks not being very obvious ; its legs are of the same form, and are clothed with short yellow hairs. I found my specimen at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 556. C. molliS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 45. C. sub-oblongus, sat latus, haud convexus, subtiliter punctatus et pubes- cens, ferrugineus, elytris testaceis ; capite lato, brevi ; antennis elongatis, articulo basali crasso, tertio elongate, quam quartus haud dimidio breviore ; prothorace subtilissime punctato, nitido, brevi, lato sed elytris evidenter angustiore, anterius subtruncato, angulis anterioribus rotun- datis nullo modo productis, lateribus explanatis, subrectis, angulis pos- terioribus subrotundatis, basi in medio evidenter lobata ; elytris dense subtiliter punctatis, fere opacis, longitudinaliter vix conspicue tricostatis. Long., 8 mm ; lat., 3f mm. Though rather similar to the preceding species, this is distinguished by numerous characters easily perceived ; the eyes are more prominent ; the thorax is narrower in proportion to the elytra ; and the punctation of the elytra is very much finer. This species is another of Captain Broun's discoveries at Tairua. A single specimen is all I have received. 557. C. debiliS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 46. C. sub-oblongus, haud latus, dense subtiliter punctatus et pubescens, sub- opacus, ferrugineus, elytris dilutioribus ; antennis elongatis, articulo basali crasso, tertio elongato quam quartus dimidio breviore ; capite sat angusto, mandibulis sat elongatis, porrectis ; prothorace dense subtiliter granuloso-punctato, opaco, brevi, sat lato, angulis anterioribus rotun- datis nullo modo prominulis, lateribus anguste explanatis, subrectis, angulis posterioribus omnino rotundatis, basi utrinque haud perspicue sinuata ; elytris dense subtiliter punctatis. Long., 6 mm. ; lat, 2f mm OF NEW ZEALAND. 311 This species in appearance is quite as much allied to the following (Atopida) as it is to the preceding ones ; yet it is with these that its structural characters associate it. The specimens I have seen are in extremely bad condition. This species has been sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. NOTE. — The insect is fragile, difficult to preserve in good order, and is peculiarly susceptible to the attacks of mites. Its elytra, like those of C. inollis, have a more or less spotted appearance. 558. C- granulatus, n.s. In form this species more nearly resembles the C. punctatus than C. mollis ; it is rather dull, castaneous, with testaceous legs and antennae, and densely clothed with yellowish hairs. Head moderate, labrum quite distinct, yet not greatly exposed, the membraneous space somewhat abbreviated, and its whole surface covered with small granules. Thorax narrower than the elytra, short, the base and apex bisinuated, the sides rounded and not much dilated, its angles obtuse ; sculptured in the same way as the head. Elytra closely but not coarsely punctured and a little rugose. Length, 3! lines ; breadth, i§. I found one example only near Whangarei Heads. 559. C. medius, n.s. Somewhat similar to C. punctatus ; of a moderately shining chestnut-red, the head and thorax redder than the elytra. Antenna elongate, their third joint scarcely half the length of the fourth ; the rest normal. Head moderately large, its middle portion finely and rugosely punctured, the sides finely granulated ; palpi rather stout ; labrum not much exposed ; the usual membraneous space not discernible. Prothorax short, its base and apex bisinuated, the sides widened and rounded, with obtuse angles ; the discoidal space is finely and distinctly punctured, the lateral portions more obviously and closely. The elytra are a little wider than the thorax, moderately punctured and slightly rugose, and each bears three very indistinct longitudinal eleva- tions. Length, /j.|- lines ; breadth, nearly 2. The species is intermediate in structure between the preceding and those belonging to Atopida, so far as the head is concerned, but is likely enough to be mistaken for C. punctatus. It is at once distinguish- able by the abbreviation of the labrum and the absence of the mem- braneous space at its base. I found one specimen at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. Atopida. White. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878. /. 48. The following species are united to form this group, characterized by the characters given below. I believe Atopida castanea, White, will also be referable to it. 312 COLEOPTERA Form narrow and elongate. Antenna rather long. Head exserted, rather elongate, the interantennal portion not extended forwards ; the antennal fossa profound, and at its termination separating the gena from the base of the maxilla. Mandibles large and exserted, their basal portion exposed, and the labrum and the membraneous space separating it from front of head scarcely to be detected (except in Atopida lawsoni}. Labial palpi very small and not furcate. Maxillary palpi short. Front band of prosternum short, but not so excessively reduced as in the pre- ceding groups ; prosternal process elongate-hastate, projecting much behind the front coxae, its junction in front with the middle piece of prosternum on a level with the tips of the coxae. The most striking feature of this group is the great exposition of the mandibles by the reduction of the labrum and membraneous front of the head ; in these respects, however, Atopida lawsoni, although it has quite the appearance of the other two species, is intermediate between them and Cyphanus debilis, so that in so far as that character goes A, lawsoni might be considered to connect the two groups ; but as the remarkable labial palpi of the Cyphanus group strongly differentiate it, Atopida lawsoni is at present classed with the other species I have called Atopida. 560. A. lawsoni, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 47. A. angustula, sat convexa, fusco-castanea, antennarum basi elytrisque dilutioribus, pedibus testaceis ; capite exserto, dense granuloso- punctato, opaco ; mandibulis porrectis ; antennis elongatis, articulo tertio elongate, quarto longitudine sequali ; thorace valde transverse, elytris angustiore, basin versus angustato, anterius subtruncato, angulis ante- rioribus acutis, basi elytris applicata, angulis posterioribus subrectis, dense granuloso-punctato, granulis ante basin minus confertis ; elytris nitidis, fortiter sat crebre punctatis. Long., 5^ mm. ; lat, 2 mm. Though closely similar to the following species, this is evidently quite distinct ; the thorax is broader and the sculpture is less dense, the elytra are more coarsely pnnctured, and the pubescence of the upper surface is less. Structurally, however, this species is very distinct from the follow- ing ones, by the fact that its labrum is much more largely developed and is quite exposed, its lateral portions being elongate, while the middle is very short, so that the general shape of the labrum in front is a broad curve. The only specimen at my disposal is one sent by Mr. Thomas Law- son, from Auckland ; I have named the species after him. 561. A. brouni, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878,^. 47. A. angustula, sat convexa, castanea, capite thoraceque rufo-obscuris, pedibus testaceis ; capite exserto, dense granuloso-punctato, opaco, man- dibulis porrectis ; antennis elongatis, articulo tertio elongate, quarto longitudine sequali ; thorace transverso, elytris multo angustiore, basin versus angustato, anterius sub-truncato, angulis anterioribus acute rectis, basi elytris applicata, angulis posterioribus subrectis, toto dense granu- OF NEW ZEALAND. 313 losopunctato, omnino opaco ; elytris crebre fortiterque punctatis, breviter sparsim pubescentibus, sat nitidis; segmentis ventralibus parce punctatis. Long., 6 mm. ; lat., 2^ mm. I have named this species in honour of Captain Broun, to whom we are indebted for its discovery, as indeed for most of its allies. I recently received two individuals from Tairua. 562. A. proba, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 47. A. angustula, sat convexa, rufescens, supra opaca, obscura, pedibus testaceis, dense punctata, conspicue pubescens ; capite exserto, densissime punctato, opaco, mandibulis porrectis ; antennis sat elongatis, articulo tertio elongato, quam quartus paulo breviore ; thorace transverse, elytris multo angustiore, basin versus angustato, anterius truncate, angulis anteri- oribus depressis nullo modo acutis, basi elytris applicata, angulis pos- terioribus subrectis, densissime punctato, omnino opaco ; elytris dense fortiterque punctatis, evidenter pubescentibus, haud nitidis; segmentis ventralibus dense punctatis. Long., 5 mm. ; lat, 2 mm. This species is smaller than the preceding one, and is readily dis- tinguished by the different punctation and pubescence of the elytra, and by the indistinct front angles of the thorax ; in general form it ap- proximates a good deal to the European Anobium castaneum, Fab. I have received the species from Captain Broun. I do not know whether it was found at Tairua or Auckland. NOTE. — I found it at Tairua. 563. A. castanea, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 8. Deep chestnut-brown, finely punctured with short hairs preceding from the punctures ; antennas and legs testaceous. Length, 4 lines. New Zealand (on Kaudi). NOTE. — I have not seen this species, so far as I can judge by the meagre description given by Mr. White. 564. A. hlrta, n.s. Sub-depressed, moderately narrow, head and thorax red, dull, elytra castaneous with the suture blackish, legs testace- ous, antennae (save the basal joints) fuscous ; the head and thorax are clothed with fine long hairs, the elytra are much more coarsely and rather densely pilose. Antenna moderate, the third joint shorter than the fourth, the succeeding ones somewhat dilated towards their extremity, the last obtusely rounded at the apex, and longer than the tenth. Head rather large, finely granulated, each granule with a puncture in the middle, as observable in the preceding species, with the labrum con- siderably exposed. Thorax transverse, narrowed behind, base and apex sub-truncate, with moderately prominent angles, and its surface sculp- tured in the same way as the head. Elytra broader than the thorax, very coarsely and rugosely punctured. Length, nearly 2 lines ; breadth, §. I found my specimen near Whangarei Heads ; it is allied to A. RU 3 M COLEOPTERA lawsoni, but may be easily identified by its more prominent labrum, and longer elytral clothing. 565. A. testacea, n.s. Elongate, sub-depressed, slightly glossy, testaceous, the head somewhat reddened, and the last eight joints of the antennae fuscous. Head of moderate size, narrower than thorax, rather coarsely but not closely punctured, with the labrum a little exposed. The antenna are rather stout, not elongate, their third joint nearly as long as, but more slender than, the fourth. Thorax transverse, narrower than the elytra, its front sinuated at each side, with depressed but acute angles ; it is a little narrowed behind and rounded in front, so that the anterior angles seem to be directed inwards, the base is rounded and sinuated towards the hind angles, and its surface bears moderately large but not deep punctures. Elytra elongate, moderately coarsely, closely and rugosely punctured, broadly but slightly depressed behind the base, and clothed with fine yellowish hairs ; their suture is more or less infuscate. Length, i \ ; breadth, J line. I have before me four more or less damaged specimens, which I found at Parua ; two correspond with the description given above, hav- ing the labrum a little exposed ; the others differ materially, inasmuch as the labrum is much more developed, so as to be quite prominent, and yet I have no hesitation whatever in assigning all four to this species. Should such a disparity in structural character occur amongst individuals of other species, as I now have but little doubt is actually the case, a re- arrangement of the New Zealand species must be made. This is the last species I have described, belonging to this group, and the only one in which I feel " sure " that the unusual development of the labrum does not indicate distinct species. Veronatus. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Htst.,July, 1878,^. 49. The two following species have the structural characters assigned to Cyphanus, except as follows : The form is still more elongate ; the labial /#/•£/ are not in the least furcate ; and the junction of the prosternal process with the middle piece of the prosternum is concealed between the tips of the front coxae. The two species are rather discordant, and I do not think it is probable that ultimately they will be associated together in a first synthesis. Verona- tus longipalpis seems to have one of the lobes of the maxillae prolonged to form an elongate slender process ; and the termination of the anten- nal fossa on the underside of the head does not separate the gena from the extreme base of the maxilla. 566. V. longicomis, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 48. V. elongatus, ferrugineus, thorace elytrisque testaceis, illo medio, his sutura fuscis ; capite minus exserto, sat lato, pone oculos dense sub- tilissime, anterius parce punctato ; antennis elongatis tenuibus, articulo OF NEW ZEALAND. 315 tertio elongate quam quartus dimidio breviore ; prothorace parce sub- tiliterque punctate, lato sed elytris evidenter angustiore, anterius utrinque sinuato, angulis anterioribus minus late rotundatis, lateribus baud ex- planatis, leviter curvatis, basi utrinque sinuata, angulis posterioribus obtusis, baud rotundatis ; elytris crebre fortiter punctatis. Long., yj mm.; lat., 3 mm. I have seen only two individuals of this insect. They are in very bad condition ; but although they show scarcely any pubescence on the upper surface, I hardly think this is due to abrasion. They are both males ; the middle of the hind margin of the penultimate and antepen- ultimate ventral segments has a fringe of long pubescence, which is continued forwards at each end on to the face of the segment, so as to form a kind of curved mark. Sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. 567. V. longipalpiS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 49. V. elongatus, angustulus, dense punctatus, opacus, ferrugineus, prothorace basi in medio nigricante, elytris fusco-ferrugineis ; capite exserto, sat lato, dense subtiliter punctate, opaco; antennis elongatis, tenuibus, articulo tertio elongate quam quartus vix duplo breviore ; prothorace brevi, elytris paulo angustiore, dense subtiliterque punctate, conspicueque pubescente, anterius utrinque vix emarginato, angulis anterioribus haud productis, rotundatis, lateribus curvatis, basi subro- tundata, utrinque vix sinuata, angulis posterioribus obtusis ; elytris in- aequalibus, evidenter tricostatis, maculatim pubescentibus, dense subtiliter punctatis. opacis. Long., 8 mm. ; lat, vix 3 mm. This species is remarkable on account of the surface of the elytra, which are quite distinctly longitudinally tricostate, and also bear numer- ous large but very indefinite depressions, while the short, but conspicuous yellow silky pubescence is arranged in such a manner as to cause a spotted appearance. This species is another discovery of Captain Broun's, at Tairua. NOTE. — On a careful comparison of White's description of Anobium tricostellmn, (Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 8) with specimens of Veronatus longipalpis, one might be inclined to suppose that the latter was identical with the former. My surmise, . however, will probably prove to be erroneous, as Dr. Sharp, no doubt, examined the typical specimens of the New Zealand Coleoptera in London, which I of course have been unable to do. 568. V. Sharpi, n.s. This species, in its general appearance, so much resembles V. longipalpis that it is apt to be mistaken for it ; it is, however, a rather narrow insect, with less prominent eyes, the head more depressed and bare, the thorax has a more obvious impressed line on the middle, and the labrum is so very little exposed that it is intermediate in form between Atopida and Veronatus. The colour, clothing, and sculpture of both species scarcely differ. Length, 4 lines ; breadth, i \. I have named this fine species in honour of Dr. Sharp. The speci- men before me was found at Tairua. 316 COLEOPTERA 569. V. frontal is, n.s. The form and colouration of this insect are exactly such as are seen in V. longicornis ; but it is smaller, nearly desti- tute of pubescence, the thorax is even less obviously punctured, and more truncated in front, and the labrum, though quite visible, is so little exposed, that little more than its angles are perceptible when looked at from above ; the mandibles, consequently, seem unusually prominent, are large, strongly curved, and acutely pointed, thus exposing their teeth. Length, 3^ lines; breadth, ij. I have only seen one individual, which I found at Tairua. 570. V. SCabiOSUS, n.s. Rather more oviform and convex than the preceding ; obscure blackish, the head and front of the thorax red- dish, the elytral suture also of the latter colour, and the legs and antennae testaceous-red ; the body is somewhat densely covered with pale yellow- ish hairs and rather rough. Antenna slender, of moderate length, their third joint shorter than the fourth. Head densely punctate ; labrum quite exposed, but not much produced ; eyes not very prominent. Prothorax rather broad, narrower than the elytra, bisinuated in front, with almost rectangular angles, the sides sinuously narrowed behind, so that the posterior angles seem rather prominent, the base is a little sinuated towards the sides, its disc is coarsely punctured, and the sides distinctly granulated. Elytra rather more oval than is usual, with coarse, dense, rugose sculpture. Palpi slender. Length, 3^ lines ; breadth, i|. I found one example at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 571. V. CapitO, n.s. Head and thorax reddish with darker marks ; elytra testaceous, legs and antennae reddish-testaceous ; the head and thorax are shining, and nearly nude, but the elytra bear a rather long, dense, erect, yellowish pubescence. The head is broad, large in proportion to the thorax, and closely but not coarsely punctured, with the carina of the antennal cavity sharply defined and rather elevated. Thorax short, the base and apex bisin- uated, its sides rounded, with rather obtuse angles ; it is convex, almost explanated laterally, and densely but .finely punctured. Elytra broader than thorax, widest behind, rather finely sculptured, the punctation being much concealed by their clothing. The antenna>. are rather short, the joints not much elongated, the third nearly as long as the fourth. Length, 2 Alines; breadth, i^,. The form of this insect suggests a Cyphanus ; it is allied to V. longi- cornis. I found my specimen at Parua. Mesocyphon. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, iSyS,/. 52. Form rather elongate and depressed. Head rather elongate, the interantennal portion distinctly prolonged forwards. Antennal fossa OF NEW ZEALAND. 317 indistinct. Mandibles slender, greatly crossed in repose, and therefore projecting but little beyond the front of the much-exposed labrum. Maxillary palpi elongate, slender, the apical joint slender, and so not appearing acuminate, longer than the preceding joint. Labial palpi not furcate. Front band of prosternum short, but not excessively reduced, prosternal process small, hastate, pointed behind, its junction in front with the middle piece of the prosternum on a level with the tips of the coxie. It is impossible to unite the four following insects in a first synthesis with Group Seven (Cyphon), unless intermediate forms are discovered ; they differ from the Cyphones by the maxillary palpi, by the less-reduced front band of the prosternum, and by the acuminate prolongation of the prosternal process. Mesocyphon divergens in its appearance departs much from the other three species ; but I have not discovered any important points to differentiate it from them. I suspect the species of this group will ultimately prove to be rather numerous. 572. M. marmoratus, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat Hist., July, 1878, p. 50. M. angustulus, ferrugineus, capite, thorace, pectore antennisque extrorsum plus minusve infuscatis, elytris nigro testaceoque variegatis, pedibus testaceis ; antennis sat elongatis ; capite angustulo, thorace paulo angustiore densissime punctato, omnino opaco, oculis prominulis ; thorace parvo, elytris multo angustiore. densissime punctato, peropaco, anterius subtruncato, angulis anterioribus deflexis, haud pro- ductis, lateribus vix curvatis, posterioribus leviter angustatis, basi rotun- data, angulis posterioribus obtusis haud rotundatis ; elytris crebre indis- tincte punctatis, sat nitidis. Long., 3^ mm.: lat., ij mm. The colouration of the elytra is so variable that it is generally not quite similar on the two wing-cases of an individual ; it is a kind of marbling, somewhat like what exists in the genus Heterocerus. I can see no certain sexual characters in the individuals before me. I received half a dozen individuals from Captain Broun, found at Tairua two or three years ago. 573. M. Setiger, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 50. M. angustulus, fusculus, abdomine, antennarum basi pedibusque testaceis, prothoracis marginibus elytrorumque summa basi ferrugineis ; densissime punctatus, opacus ; elytris marmoratis, brevissime pubes- centibus, et praeterea setis minutissimis munitis ; capite angustulo, quam thorax paulo angustiore, densissime punctato, omnino opaco, oculis pro- minulis ; thorace elytris multo angustiore, antrorsum truncato, angulis anterioribus rotundatis, lateribus rectis, versus basin nullo modo angus- tatis, angulis posterioribus rotundato-obtusis. Long., 3! mm. ; lat., if mm. At first sight this might be considered a dark variety of Mesocyphon marmoratus ; but it is really very distinct ; the thorax is rather different in form ; the sculpture of the elytra is very fine and dense, so that they are quite dull, their pubescence is excessively short, but mixed with it 3 1 8 COLEOPTERA are some tine setae, and their marbled appearance seems to depend on a variegate pubescence as much as on the variegation of the wing-case itself. Auckland. A single individual sent by Captain Broun amongst some duplicate Coleoptera. 574- M. wakefleldi, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 51. M. angustnlus, minus elongatus, colore variabilis, ferrugineus, capite, thorace, pectore antennisque extrorsum plus minusve infuscatis, elytris nigro testaceoque variegatis ; antennis fere brevibus ; capite angus- tulo, thorace paulo angustiore, dense, indistincte punctate, opaco, oculis prominulis ; thorace parvo, elytris multo angustiore, dense indistincte punctato, anterius subtruncato, angulis anterioribus valde deflexis, lateribus vix curvatis, posterius haud angustatis, basi rotundata, angulis posterioribus obtusis minus distinctis; elytris dense indistincte punctatis, vix nitidis, minus parallelis. Long., 3 mm. ; lat, ij mm. Though very similar to Mesocyphon marmoratus, this is undoubtedly distinct; besides being much smaller, it shows numerous little differ- ences in form and sculpture. I have named this species after Mr. C. M. Wakefield, who has found it at Christchurch and on the West Coast of the South Island. 575. M. divergens, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 51. M. sub-ovalis, vix angustus, depressus, dense punctatus, opacus, colore variabilis, ferrugineus, thorace disco plus minusve infuscato, elytris posterius irregulariter nigro signatis ; antennis elongatis, articulo tertio elongato, quam quartus paulo breviore ; capite angusto, quam thorax duplo angustiore, dense subtilissimeque punctato, opaco, oculis convexis ; thorace subtiliter punctato, elytris angustiore, basi quam apex latiore, anterius utrinque subsinuato, angulis anterioribus rotundato- obtusis, basi utrinque sinuata, angulis posterioribus subrectis ; elytris amplis, dense indistincte punctatis, opacis ; tibiarum calcari apicali conspicuo. Long., 5^ mm. lat., 2f mm. Though rather closely allied to the three preceding species in its structure, the present one is much larger, and departs much from them in form. It has the antennae and legs more elongate ; and the tibiae are armed at the extremity with a rather long spur; the variegation of the elytra is less conspicuous, and seems generally reduced to some small irregular black marks on the hinder half ; the colour, however, is variable, the upper surface being sometimes much infuscate. This species has been found by Mr. Wakefield on the West Coast and in the Otira Pass. Cyphon. Payk. NOTE. — This is a synonym of Elodes, Latr., vide Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 271. OF NEW ZEALAND. 319 Dr. Sharp states : — The following species seem to me not to differ structurally from the European and North American Cyphon ; they exhibit the following characters :— Small and short (or at any rate but little elongate) species. Head short and broad, the interantennal portion but little produced forwards. A-ntenncR never very long. Antennal fossa absent. Mandibles but little visible, being nearly entirely covered by the labrum. Maxillary palpi rather short, the apical joint short, shorter than the third joint, and acuminate. Labial palpi not furcate. Front band of prosternum excessively reduced. Pro sternal process very small, projecting but little behind the front coxae, its termination blunt, not slender; it is placed at right angles with the middle piece of the prosternum ; and the junction between the two is quite as prominent as the tips of the coxae. I am unable, as above remarked, to find any characters to distinguish these insects from the European Cyphon, as defined by C. J. Thomson and Mulsant. The New Zealand species which present the above characters are very difficult to distinguish from one another ; and I have drawn up the following table to facilitate the discrimination of the species I have here described. It is well to add that this table should not be trusted to by itself; for if so, it might mislead any one having before him a species I have not seen. It is also necessary to explain what I mean by the term " subocular line." If a European species of Cyphon (C. variabilis, auct, e.g.) be examined, it will be noticed that there is on each side of the head an acutely raised line extending from the base of the maxilla to the hinder and outer part of the head, and separating the dull or sculptured side of the head, in which the eye is placed, from the smooth and shining under surface of the head. If, then, the New Zealand Cyphon be looked at, this genal line will be found in a similar position ; but interposed between it and the eye will be observed another raised line, which is quite wanting in the European insect. This line is what I have referred to as the subocular line ; the space enclosed between it and the genal line is smooth and shining. TABLE. ~ . \ Head narrow, no subocular line ; granulation of head * l /• and thorax conspicuous; elytra deeply impressed a C. pa, tceps. J Uttle distance behind the scutellum. C. pumilio. } Head small, not elongate, not granulate, no sub- C. arduus. J ocular line ; elytra not distinctly impressed. r \ Head rather broad, not elongate, subocular line indis- C. osaUans. I • thorax not granulate ; elytra not impressed ; C. equate. f form rather broad. ' . } Head rather narrow, subocular line absent ; thorax G. gramger. either very finely or quite distinctly granulate ; elytra ?u u us' j indistinctly impressed near base; form rather narrow. C. zealandiciis. \ V Subocular line distinct. C. lattceps. ( C. genalis. ) 320 COLEOPTERA 576. C. huttoni, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878,^. 52. C. sat angustus et convexus, fere elongatus, fere opacus, ferrugineus, pedibus testaceis, elytrorum lateribus in medio infuscatis ; capite angus- tulo et baud brevi, partibus oris porrectis, densissime fortiter granulate, peropaco, conspicue pubescente ; thorace densius granulate, et pubes- cente, elytris multo angustiore, lateribus subrectis, vix posterius latiori- bus, angulis anterioribus rectis, posterioribus obtusis, baud rotundatis ; elytris circa scutellum granulatis et opacis, apice subtiliter punctatis et nitidis, post scutellum profunde oblique impressis. Long., 3j mm. ; lat., i \ mm. This is a very distinct species from the following ones, and approxi- mates closely to Mesocyphon marmoratus and its allies. The only individual I have seen has lost half of its antennae ; joint three is slender and moderately long, quite half as long as the rather slender and elongate fourth joint ; the fifth and sixth joints are each a good deal shorter than the fourth. This species was sent from Otago by Professor Hutton. 577- 0. parviceps, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 52. C. parvulus, sat latus, baud elongatus, dense minus subtiliter punctatus et pubescens, ferrugineus, sat nitidus ; capite parvo, haud elongate, crebrius granulate ; antennis brevibus, articulo tertio gracili haud brevi, sed quam quartus conspicue breviore, articulis 6°-iom sub- sequalibus, haud vel vix longioribus quam latieribus ; thorace crebrius granulate, basi utrinque vix sinuata, angulis posterioribus rectis ; elytris crebrius sat fortiter punctatis, pone scutellum impressis. Long., 2i mm. ; lat, i£ mm. The coarse punctation and the entire absence of the subocular line readily distinguish this little species. Several specimens have been sent from Auckland by Captain Broun. 578. 0. pumiliO, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878,^. 53. C. parvulus, angustulus, elytris elongatis, subtiliter minus crebre puncta- tus, sat nitidus ; capite parvo, haud elongate, subtilius punctulato, sat nitido ; antennis haud elongatis, articulis duobus basalibus sat crassis, tertio gracili sat brevi multo minore quam quartus ; thorace parvo, obsolete punctulato, sat nitido, basi utrinque vix sinuata : elytris crebre minus subtiliter punctatis, sat nitidis, pone scutellum haud impressis. Long., 2 mm. ; lat, f mm. This is another species that is very readily distinguished from any of the other New Zealand ones before me, by the absence of the subocular line and the fine punctation of the head and thorax, and the unim- pressed elytra. I have not alluded in the above diagnosis to its colour, as the two individuals before me are very discrepant in this respect. It is the most minute of all the species described in this paper. Two individuals from Auckland are all I have seen of this species. 579. C. ardUUS, Sharp ; Ann.. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 53. C. parvulus, neque angustulus nee elongatus, subtiliter sat crebre punc- OF NEW ZEALAND. 321 tatus, conspicue pubescens, sat nitidus; capite parvo, dense subtiliter punctate, fere opaco ; antennis baud elongatis, articulo tertio gracili, quam quartus multo minore ; prothorace subtiliter inconspicue punctate, basi quam elytrorum basis haud angustiore, utrinque versus angulos_ posteriores sinuata ; elytris amplis, haud elongatis, crebre sat subtiliter punctatis, haud perspicue impressis. Long., 2\ mm. ; lat, i-J- mm. This species is quite intermediate between C. pumilio and C. oscillans; its larger head and thorax and shorter and broader elytra distinguish it from the former ; it has the head and thorax smaller than in the following species, and the punctation closer, amd the colour is darker. I have seen only one specimen, which was sent from Auckland by Captain Broun. 580. C. OSCillanS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 54. C. neque angustulus, nee elongatus, minus crebre, distincte punctatus, conspicue pubescens, nitidus, testaceus, corpore supra plerumque plus minusve fusco-picto ; capite mediocri, obsolete punctate, subnitido ; antennis minus gracilibus, haud elongatis, articulo tertio parvo, quam quartus fere plus duplo breviore ; prothorace subtiliter inconspicue punctate, haud parvo, basi elytrorum humerum latitudine, utrinque sub sinuata ; elytris minus crebre punctatis, nitidis, haud per- spicue impressis. Long., 2\ mm. ; lat, vix i \ mm. This species is but little dissimilar in form and appearance to the European C. padi, but it is a good deal smaller. The dark marks on the upper surface are excessively variable ; they exist either on head, thorax, or elytra, but are sometimes absent from one or all of these parts. A few specimens have been sent from Tairua by Captain Broun, and were stated to be found on Cyathea dealbata. 581. C. sequaliS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 54. C. major, sat latus, distincte parcius pubescens, nitidus, testa- ceus ; capite lato, sat evidenter sed haud dense granulate ; antennis elongatis, minus gracilibus, articulo tertio parvo, quam quartus triple minore, articulis 4°-nm singulis longitudine quam latitude duplo vel triple majore ; prothorace majore, obsolete punctate, basi elytrorum humerum latitudine, utrinque leviter sinuata; elytris crebre fortiter punctatis, nullo modo basin versus impressis. Long., 3! mm. ; lat, vix 2 mm. This species will be readily enough distinguished by the compara- tively large size, pale colour, unimpressed elytra, obsolete subocular line, and great disparity between the third and fourth antennal joints. The species is similar in its colour and general appearance to the European C. variabilis, but it is broader, and has the antennae longer and thicker. Mr. Wakefield has found this species near Christchurch. s ii 322 COLEOPTERA 582. C- amplUHl, n.s. Broad, convex, moderately shining; head pitchy, body testaceous-brown, antennae and legs testaceous. Antenna with the third joint not much more than half the length of the fourth. Head broad, with two more or less distinct interocular depressions, indistinctly punctate, and pubescent. Thorax short, about as wide behind as the base of the elytra, obtusely lobed in front, the base bisin- uated, sides nearly straight ; its surface is finely and remotely punctured. Elytra slightly depressed along the suture near the scutellum, not at all depressed transversely, closely and moderately punctured. The pubescence consists of fine yellowish hairs, which, however, seem to have been rubbed off the more elevated parts of the body, leaving the elytral disc almost bare. Length, 2 J lines ; breadth, ij. I am indebted to Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., of Wellington, for my specimen, which is, unfortunately, mutilated. 583. C. viridipenne, n.s. Broadly oval, convex, shining; the thorax, shoulders of elytra, legs, and antennae fulvous ; clothed with short greyish hairs. Antenna moderate, their basal joint stout, third about half 'the length of the fourth. Head infuscate, broad, finely yet quite percep- tibly punctured. Prothorax very transverse, nearly as wide at its strongly sinuated base as the shoulders of the elytra, bisinuated in front, the sides nearly straight, but narrowed anteriorly, very finely and dis- tantly punctured, with an almost nude disc. Elytra moderately and regularly convex, not at all depressed, rather coarsely and somewhat rugosely punctured, less so behind; they are quite green, with the suture purplish. Scutellum punctulated, testaceous. Length, if; breadth, i^ line. I found one example of this pretty, easily recognized species, at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 584. C. graniger, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, iSyS,/. 54. C. angustulus, sat elongatus, evidenter pubescens. Sat nitidus, testaceus, elytrorum sutura plus minusve infuscata; capite\MX3A lato, crebrius granu- lato, opaco ; antennis elongatis, minus gracilibus, articulo tertio parvo, quam quartus triple minore, articulis 4°-nm singulis longitudine quam latitude duplo majore ; prothorace majore, crebrius conspicue granulate fere opaco, basi rotundata, utrinque vix sinuata ; elytris crebrius minus fortiter punctatis, haud impressis. Long., 3 mm. ; lat, i J mm. This is another species which, " primo visu," greatly resembles the European C. variabilis ; it is readily distinguished from C. cequalis by its smaller size and narrower form and the distinct granulation of the thorax. This is another of Mr. Wakefield's captures at Christchurch. 585. C. pictulUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 55. C. angustulus, sat elongatus, densius pubescens, fusco-ferrugineus, antennis, pedibus, thorace elytrisque testaceis, his nigro variegatis ; OF NEW ZEALAND. 323 capite angustulo, crebrius granulate, fere opaco; antennis baud elongatis, articulo tertio quam quartus duplo breviore ; prothorace baud lato, subtiliter inconspicue granulate, basi elytrorum humerum fere latitudine; elytris crebrius fortiterque punctatis, densius pubescentibus, versus basin^ subimpressis. Long., 3 mm. ; lat, ij mm. The subocular line is only very slightly developed in this species. It is remarkable by the conspicuous pubescence of the elytra ; and I believe that this pubescence is variegated ; for it appears to me to be of a dark colour on some of the black spots, while elsewhere it is paler. To which of the species here described it is most allied is not very clear ; and it would perhaps be quite as naturally placed between C. huttoni and C. parviceps as it is in the position I have adopted for it. Professor Hutton has sent me a single individual of this species from Otago. 586. C. zealandicUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878. p. 55. C. neque elongatus, nee latus, densius pubescens, minus nitidus, ferrugineus, elytris plus minusve nigro variegatis ; capite mediocri, crebrius subtiliter granulate, opaco; antennis baud elongatis, articulo tertio parvo, tenui, quam quartus duplo breviore, articulis 6°-iom singu- lis longitudine quam latitude paulo majore ; thorace majore, densius pubescente, obsolete punctulato ; elytris crebre minus fortiter punctatis, basin versus subimpressis. Long., vix 2j mm. ; lat, ij mm. Though this species in appearance resembles C. pictulus more than it does any other species, yet it is readily distinguished from it and the preceding ones by the distinct subocular line. From all the other species with this character it departs widely by its greatly inferior size. Fourjndividuals have been sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. 587. C. SUffllSUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, p. 55. C. brevis, latiusculus, baud convexus, subtilius pubescens, sat nitidus, ferrugineus, plus minusve nigro suffusus, antennis pedibusque testaceis ; capite mediocri, confertim subtiliter granulato ; antennis baud elongatis, articulo tertio quam quartus duplo breviore ; thorace elytris angustiore, subtilissime punctulato, basi utrinque vix sinuata ; elytris sat crebre subtilius punctatis, versus basin sat distincte impressis. Long., 3 mm. ; lat, ij mm. The elytra generally appear nearly black, with some ill-defined yellowish spaces behind the middle unsuffused with the black colour ; and then the pubescence with which they are covered is easily perceived to be variegated, consisting of a very fine dark and therefore indistinct pubescence, among which patches of a paler colour are distributed. The subocular line is by no means acutely elevated. Five individuals have been sent from Auckland by Captain Broun. 588. 0. laticepS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 56. C. latiusculus, minus convexus, baud brevis, laxe pubescens, sat nitidus, ferrugineus, pectore corporeque superne plus minusve nigro- 324 COLEOPTERA suffusis, elytris plus minusve variegatis, antennis pedibusque testaceis ; capite lato, confertim granulate ; antennis sat elongatis, articulo tertio quam quartus duplo breviore ; thorace majore, ad latera subtiliter granu- late ; elytris sat crebre fere fortiter punctatis, versus scutellum sat dis- tincte impressis. Long., 4 mm. ; lat, 2 mm. This species differs from C. genalis by its much more elongate form, and by the more distinct sculpture of the thorax and elytra. The colouration of the elytra is very variable ; they may be said to be of an obscurely ferruginous colour, with ill-defined darker spots or patches. The subocular line is acutely elevated ; but the space between it and the genal line is not so broad as in C. genalis. This seems to be a species widely distributed in New Zealand. I have two specimens from Auckland, one from Tairua, and two others have been sent me by Professor Hutton as found in the province of Otago. 589. C. genalis, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 56. C. latiuscuhis et convexiusculus, densius laxe pubescens, ferrugineus plus minusve infuscatus, antennis pedibusque testaceis; capite lato, brevi, densius pubescente, subtilius punctulato; antennis haud elongatis, articulo tertio parvo, quam quartus duplo breviore ; thorace majore, lato, densius pubescente, vix punctulato; elytris crebre subobsolete punctatis, vix perspicue impressis. Long., 3 mm. ; lat., ij mm. This is a short broad species, distinguished by the comparatively broad space between the subocular and genal lines ; it is variable in colour, the elytra having an infuscate patch on the sides, which some- times is largely extended, so as to suffuse most of their surface. The short pubescence is removed by extremely slight friction, so that it is rare to see an individual in perfect condition. Sent in numbers from Tairua and from Auckland by Captain Broun. Cyphotelus. Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 58. This group is quite isolated by the following characters :— Parts of the mouth porrect; labrum transverse and exposed, separated from the front of the head by a distinct transverse membraneous space ; mandibles large ; labial palpi slender, not furcate, the second joint not dilated. Antenna; elongate, basal joint but little thickened, the space at their point of insertion not forming a fossa. Front coxa sub-perpen- dicular, their apices projecting beyond the prosternal process ; band of prosternum in front of the coxse quite distinct, and less reduced than in any other New Zealand species, although much smaller than it is in the European Chrysomela cemina, Linn. (Dascillus cennnus, Munich Cat.) ; prosternal process not forming an abrupt angle with the slender middle prosternal piece, its termination slender but distinctly prolonged behind the coxse. Mesosternum without any triangular space in front in the OF NEW ZEALAND. 325 middle to receive the prosternal process; the articulation of metasternum with mesosternum between middle coxae incomplete. The following species is abruptly differentiated from the other New Zealand species by the want of the cavity on the mesosternum, and by the less-reduced front band of the prosternum. The species makes a greater approximation to the Palsearctic Dascillus than do any of the other New Zealand species, and may be treated at present as occupying a position intermediate between it and Mesocyphon. 590. C. angUStifronS, Sharp / Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1878, /. 58. C. elongates, angustulus, parcius pubescens, sat nitidus, colore variabilis ; capite angustulo, exserto, oculis prominulis, crebrius fortiter punctato ; antennis elongatis, articulo tertio elongato, quam secundus longiore; prothorace transversim subquadrato, elytris duplo angustiore, anterius in medio truncate, lateribus crenulatis, anterius rotundatis, dorso inaequali, crebrius fortiter punctato, nitido, parcius pubescente ; elytris elongatis, crebre, sequaliter, fortiter profundeque punctatis, nitidis, parcissime pubescentibus, humeris liberis, prominulis. Long., fere 6 mm. ; lat., 2-f mm. This singular insect does not at first sight suggest that it has an affinity with the other insects here described ; for it is in appearance much more like the Luperi of the Phytophagous series of Coleoptera. It seems to be very variable in colour, one of the two individuals before me being nearly black all over, including the antennae and legs, while the other is of a yellowish colour, with portions of the surface (notably the head, elytra, and ventral segments) more or less infuscate. Two individuals have been found by Mr. Wakefield on the west coast of the South Island. FAMILY— MALACODERMES. Mentum often but little distinct. Ligula coriaceous or membra- neous, without paraglossae. Maxilla bilobed, lamelliform, ciliated ; the inner lobe sometimes deficient. Labial palpi with three, the maxillary with four joints. Mandibles short. Eyes nearly always entire. Antenna with eleven, rarely with ten or twelve joints, of very variable form. Anterior and intermediate coxa conico-cylindrical ; the trochanters of the former always distinct, of the latter sometimes invisible ; the poste- rior transversal, prolonged inwardly into a conical projection, not covered by the femora in repose ; tibiae nearly always destitute of terminal spurs; tarsi pentamerous, the anterior tetramerous in some of the males, all without lamellae underneath. The abdomen with six or seven segments all free. The integuments generally thin and flexible. Group— TELEPHORnXE. Antenna inserted on the forehead, more or less distant. Labrum indistinct. Head uncovered; epistome confounded with the forehead. Legs slender, not compressed ; intermediate coxa contiguous ; trochan- 326 COLEOPTERA tins placed at the inner side of the femora ; the fourth tarsal joint bilobed among nearly all. The abdomen composed of seven segments. Aclytia. Nov. gen. Body elongate, slender, sub-parallel, sub-depressed. Mentum longer than broad, narrowed towards its base, impressed at the middle of the apex. Labial palpi short, their terminal joint stout, subovate ; the maxillary elongate, with a small subquadrate penultimate joint, the last so shaped as to be intermediate between ovate and securiform. Mandi- bles long, strongly arched, acute at apex, finely serrate on their inner edge. Head nearly free, considerably narrowed behind, a good deal narrowed and produced in front of the antennae.' Eyes large, prominent, rounded, and finely facetted. Antenna elongate, but not so long as the body, filiform, inserted on the forehead in front of the inner margin of the eyes ; their basal joint almost pyriform, and about as long as the third ; second shortest ; joints four to ten about equal, each a little dilated towards the apex ; eleventh elongate -oval, of nearly the same length as its predecessor. Prothorax transversal, widely rounded or subtruncate in front, a little sinuous at the base, more or less rounded laterally, margined, with a slightly convex disc. Scutellum oblong. Elytra elongate, a little narrowed towards the front, rounded behind, with distinct lateral rims. Legs elongate, tibia? straight, spinose at apex ; tarsi shorter than tibiae, the anterior a little dilated, the two basal joints about equal, obconical ; third shorter than second, of similar form ; the fourth formed of two elongate lobes, between which the elongate fifth joint is inserted ; claws thickened. Front coxa approximate, large, the intermediate and hind part not much separated. Mesosternum with a large frontal cavity for the reception of the anterior coxae in repose. Metasternum moderate, slightly convex. Abdomen with six visible segments, covered by the elytra. The type is A. fulvithorax. 591. A. fulvithorax, n.s. Thorax yellow, the rest of the body and the antennae black, the legs variable in colour, sometimes quite black, sometimes fuscous variegated with testaceous, mandibles and claws reddish. Head widest in line with the eyes, finely sculptured and pilose, ciliated in front ; antennae and palpi pubescent. Prothorax much broader than long, subtruncate in front, with obtuse angles, the base a little emarginate in front of the scutellum and sinuated at side towards the distinct hind angles, the sides are gradually curvedly narrowed in front, with a sinuation near the posterior angle, its margin entire, much thickened at the sides ; it is slightly raised in the middle, very finely punctured, and, notwithstanding its pubescence, rather shining. Scutel- lum almost triangular. Elytra of about the same width as the thorax, elongate, sub-parallel, a little convex transversely, with rounded shoul- ders, the lateral margins are a little explanate, becoming indistinct OF NEW ZEALAND. 327 towards the shoulders ; they are closely sculptured, so as to appear rough and as if studded with small, transverse, granular elevations, and clothed with fine hairs. Legs pubescent. Under-side blackish, pubes- cent. Metasternum longitudinally impressed on the middle. The male has longer antennae than the female, and is smaller. Length 2-J-2§ ; breadth, §-i line. A common species in all the Auckland districts I have visited. 592. A. nigricans, n.s. Black, pubescent, antennae blackish, with the apex of each joint pallid, legs fuscous. This species closely resembles the preceding one in form and sculp- ture, but the thorax is rather shorter, the side rims are thicker, and this thickened part usually extends almost to the hind angle, so that there is only a mere notch between it and the angle, which is less easily seen than in the typical species. Length, 2^-2^ ; breadth, f line. Tairua. Both Dr. Sharp and I were under the impression that this was merely a concolorous variety of A. fulvithorax. I, however, am now of a different opinion, owing to observations on the insects in their natural state, rather than any evident difference in form or sculpture. 593. A. STlbnuda, n.s. Blackish, shining, the legs and basal joint of the antennae yellowish, the latter infuscate-black and rather robust. This species may be readily identified by the differences in coloura- tion, its shining upper surface nearly destitute of pubescence, the more regularly thickened thoracic margins, much less prominent eyes, more rugose-punctate elytral sculpture, and more robust form. In one of my two specimens the elytra are quite nude, the second seems so, but when carefully examined, it may be seen that they bear very fine hairs. Under-side blackish, rather dull, finely pubescent ; metasternum punctulated and grooved down the middle. Length, 2 \ ; breadth, i line. Found by Professor Hutton at Queenstown, Otago. 594. A. tenuiculus, n.s. Pubescent, rather shining, slender, black, legs and antennae fuscous. Head with a short muzzle, slightly uneven, and finely sculptured. Prothorax transversal, its apex almost straight in the middle, oblique towards the sides, which, therefore, are rather short and straight, the margins are raised, those at the sides rather broad but reflexed only near the front, and there for a short distance only, the posterior angles not distinct from the side rims ; its surface has only a few fine indistinct punctures. The elytra are somewhat depressed along the suture, and are finely and rather indefinitely sculptured, one example having the elytra more rugosely impressed than the other ; they are clothed with greyish hairs. Length, ij ; breadth, | line. 328 COLEOPTERA I found a few specimens at Tairua and Whangarei Heads. The male has more robust antennae than the female. A variety of this species is larger, and has the front of the thorax almost truncate. 595. A. Striata, n.s. Pubescent, testaceous, head reddish, elytra dull, legs paler than the latter, the last nine joints of the antennae fuscous. Head with indefinite sculpture. Prothorax transverse, its apex truncate, the base nearly so, the marginal rims indistinctly angulated laterally near the middle, with two sinuations behind, the one just in front of the acute hind angle the smaller, the sides are narrowed towards the front ; it is somewhat convex, but depressed along the base. The elytra have fine rather indistinct lateral margins, are pubescent, and bear rather coarsely punctured striae. The antenna are stout, joints three to ten obconical and about equal, the eleventh oval, larger than tenth. Length, i J ; breadth, J line. Described from one example which I found near Whangarei Heads. Group— MELYRID^E. Antennce inserted at the sides of the muzzle, in front of the eyes, generally dentate. Labrum distinct. Head uncovered ; epistome sepa- rated from the forehead by a suture, often coriaceous or membraneous. Intermediate coxes contiguous ; trochantins placed at the inner side of the femora ; tarsi filiform ; their fourth joint nearly always entire. The abdomen with six segments. Dasytes. Payk. Lacord. Hist. des. Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 400. Mentum transverse ; ligula prominent, entire or emarginated in front. Mandibles rather large, frequently bidentate apically, their inner edge simple, or finely toothed. Labrum rather prominent and rounded in front. Head short, more or less narrowed posteriorly, with a short triangular muzzle ; epistome transverse, leathery. Antennce variable, longer than head and thorax, basal joint stout, second short, joints four to ten subserrate, the eleventh ovate. Eyes moderately prominent. Thorax variable, sometimes quadrate or oblong, the sides rounded or angular, base and apex truncate. Elytra elongate, wider than thorax, slightly convex transversely, seldom cylindrical. Legs long and slender; the tarsi about as long as the tibise, their basal joint longest, the next three decrease in size, fifth moderately elongate ; claws with a membraneous lamina, sometimes wanting. Body more or less pilose. The above characters will lead to the recognition of the New Zea- land members of the genus, so far as they are known to me. 596. D. STlbcyaneuS, n.s. Elongate, rather narrow, of a moder- ately shining dark-blue colour, antennae and tarsi fuscous ; body finely OF NEW ZEALAND. 329 pilose. Antenna with the two basal joints stout, three to ten sub- serrate, eleventh ovate. The head is not so wide as the thorax, and is distinctly but not closely punctured ; it has a short muzzle, and is narrowed behind. The prothorax is about as long as it is broad, the sides nearly straight, widest behind the middle, a litth narrowed anteriorly and more abruptly behind, so that the posterior angles are obtuse ; it has a slight transverse depression in front, and its surface is punctate and nearly nude. Scutellum transverse, rounded. Elytra elongate, rather narrow in front, slightly convex transversely, the shoulders somewhat elevated longitudinally, and slightly depressed near the scutellar region ; they are rugosely punctate, and sparingly clothed with short fuscous hairs. Legs elongate and slender, the tarsi as long as the tibiae. Length, ij line. This is the common Auckland form, which is usually found on Leptospermum. 597. D. wakefleldi, Sharp ^ Ent. Mon. Mag., June, 1877. Elongatus, angustulus, aureo-seneus, parce breviterque aureo-pubescens, sub-nitidus, antennis pedibusque nigris ; prothorace in medio ampliato ; elytris distincte sat crebre punctatis. Long., 6 mm. ; lat, 2 mm. Antenna black, moderately long and stout, scarcely serrate inwardly, third and fourth joints sub-equal. Head narrower than the thorax, its anterior part not elongate. Thorax a good deal narrower than the elytra, a good deal constricted in front, and with the hind angles very rounded ; it is not quite so long as broad, and its punctation is very indistinct. Scutellum sub-quadrate. Elytra elongate, rather finely and not closely, but still quite distinctly, punctured. Legs elongate, black, the hind tarsi quite as long as the tibiae, the claws furnished with a large membrane. Christchurch, found by Mr. Wakefield. 598. D. cinereohirtUS, n.s. Body elongate and narrow; head and thorax dark-blue, elytra obscure blue and somewhat infuscate, legs and antennae reddish-testaceous ; finely pilose, the ash-coloured pubes- cence chiefly confined to the elytra. The head is somewhat flattened, almost depressed between and in front of the eyes, and punctulated. The prothorax is longer than broad, not wider than the head, a little dilated laterally near the middle, constricted near the front and rounded behind ; its surface is a little uneven ; the disc, owing to a transverse depression in front and its depressed base seems rather convex ; it is punctate and almost destitute of pubescence. Scutellum quadrate, slightly rounded. Elytra rather convex transversely, elongate, widest behind, broader than thorax ; they are finely and rugosely punctured, and clothed with short ash-coloured pubescence. Legs long, tarsi as long as tibise. Length, iJ-2 lines. I found this species at Tairua. T ii 33° COLEOPTERA 599. D. obSCUricolliS, n.s. Body moderately narrow and elon- gate ; head nearly black ; legs and antennae reddish-testaceous, the three apical joints of the latter fuscous ; thorax and elytra of a moderately shining reddish-brown colour, the former obscure fuscous on the disc. The head, except an almost smooth dorsal line, is rather coarsely rugose. The prothorax is rather longer than broad, laterally dilated near the middle, with a sinuation between that point and the front, and with obtusely rounded posterior angles ; the disc is a little elevated, and the whole surface is punctured. Scutdlum sub-quadrate, distinct. Elytra moderately convex transversely, wider than thorax, almost parallel- sided ; they are rugosely punctured, and clothed with pale-yellow pubes- cence. Length, \\ line. My two specimens, which are in bad condition, were found by Captain F. W. Hutton in Otago. 600. D. laticeps, n.s. This species is of a bluish-black colour except the three basal joints of the antennae, which are fuscous. Head large, nearly as large as the prothorax ; the eyes being rather prominent cause that portion of the head to be quite as wide as the broadest part of the thorax ; it is indistinctly and rugosely sculptured, with two impressions between the eyes. The prothorax is about as long as broad, with almost regularly rounded sides and punctate surface. Scutellum transverse, rounded. Elytra elongate, narrowed in front, wider than thorax, with distinct lateral margins ; their surface is more or less covered with short transverse elevations, so that the sculpture is rugose rather than punctate. Legs normal. Antenna rather short and stout, with a short rounded not at all ovate terminal joint. Length, nearly 2 lines. I found my specimen at Tairua. NOTE. — In all the preceding species, excepting perhaps D. wake- fieldi which I have not seen, the antennae are gradually thickened towards the extremity, the third joint being more slender than the two basal ones. FAMILY— CLERIDES. Mentum quadrate or trapezeiform among nearly all. Ligula mem- braneous, without paraglossae. Maxilla bilobed, lamelliform, ciliated. Labial palpi often longer than the maxillary ; their terminal joint usually securiform. Epistome distinct, coriaceous, or sub-membraneous in front. Eyes generally emarginate. Antenna with eleven joints, rarely with less ; flabellate, dentate, or terminating in a club. Anterior coxa conico-cylindrical, moderately prominent; the intermediate shorter, sub-globose, somewhat distant ; the trochantins in general distinct ; the posterior coxae transversal, embedded, covered by the femora ; tarsi pentamerous or tetramerous, provided with lamellae below, their last joint bilobed. The abdomen composed of six or five free segments. OF NEW ZEALAND. 331 Paupris. Sharp : Ent. Mon. Mag., May, 1877. Wings quite wanting ; elytra less developed than usual. Labial palpi with terminal joint very large, while that of the maxillary palpi is small and not at all dilated. Eyes coarsely granulated, very nearly entire, with only a very small emargination in front ; antennce inserted not quite close to the eyes, with short apical joints. Hind coxa rather widely separated ; second joint of tarsus inserted very near the apex of tibia. The insect seems to be very distinct from any allied form, and may be placed near Opilus. 601. P. aptera, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., May, 1877. Angustula, testacea, maculis parvis fuscis, parcius pubescens ; elytris obsolete, punctatis, apicibus singulatim rotundatis. Long., 6 mm. \ lat., if mm. Antennce short and stout, pale yellow, second joint shorter than third, three to eight not differing much from one another, nine to eleven about twice as broad as the preceding joints, nine and ten each broader than long, the tenth rather strongly transverse, eleventh about as long as broad. Head with the eyes rather broader than the thorax, yellow but infuscate, and with a brassy tinge ; its sculpture obsolete. Thorax elongate and narrow, sub-cylindric, but a little dilated in the middle ; it is yellow, but has some elongate dark marks which are variable in extent ; it is almost without sculpture. Elytra small, being but narrow, and when the hind-body is in the natural condition, not covering it ; their shoulders absent, their colour yellow, with small dark marks. Legs long and rather stout, yellow, the femora near their apex and the tibiae near their base with a more or less distinct dark mark. Beneath pale yellow. Sent from Auckland by Messrs. Broun and Lawson. Parmius. Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., May, 1877. Eyes entire, very prominent, finely granulated, the antenna with short club, the terminal joint of the labial palpi very large, that of the maxillary small. Tarsi moderately long and broad, very distinctly five- jointed, the second joint inserted very near the apex of the tibia ; hind coxa rather widely distant. The two species differ from Paupris aptera by their finely granulated eyes, by the presence of wings, and the more normal form of the elytra. 602. P. longipes. Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., May, 1877. Per- angustus, fusco-aeneus, violaceo-tinctus, nitidus, parcius setosus, antennis pedibusque testaceis, femoribus posterioribus medio infuscatis, 332 COLEOPTERA Long., vix 4 mm. ; lat., ij mm. Antenna short and rather slender, but with a rather broad short club, the tenth joint being strongly transverse, and the eleventh rather stouter than the tenth, and hardly so long as broad. Head about as broad as the elytra, with a large triangular impression behind the labrum. Thorax sub-cylindric, but a little dilated in the middle, about as long as broad ; it, as well as the head, is without punctures. Elytra very narrow, but with the shoulders well marked ; they are marked by broad obsolete grooves, without punctures. Legs very long. Sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. 603. P. debilis, Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., May, 1877. Angus- tulus, nitidus, parcissime pubescens, testaceus, elytris sutura late, pro- thorace capiteque vage, fusco-signatis ; elytris suturam versus indiscrete punctatis ; abdomine et pectoris lateribus fuscis. Long., 5 mm. ; lat, ij. Antenna short and rather slender, third joint a little longer than fourth, nine to eleven slender but broader than the preceding joints, nine and ten each about as long as broad, eleventh rather longer than tenth, a little longer than broad. Head, including the very prominent eyes, rather broader than the thorax, of a yellowish or tawny colour, obsoletely punctured. Thorax about as long as broad, considerably narrower than the elytra, constricted in front and behind, with some indistinct dark marks along the middle, its sculpture indistinct, consist- ing of indistinct depressions. Elytra narrow and parallel, with the shoulders well marked and rectangular; they are shining and of a yellow colour, with a broad irregular dark mark extending down the suture ; they bear a very few fine upright hairs, and have indistinct large punctures near the suture. Legs entirely yellow. A single individual, which was found, I believe, at Christchurch, has been given me by Mr. Wakefield. NOTE. — I have a specimen from Captain Hutton, which he had found in Otago ; it has pale-green margins to the elytra, the streak intervening between the green and dorsal fuscous mark is pale-testa- ceous, and they bear shallow, somewhat rugose, impressions; the sculp- ture of the thorax also is rather rugulose; but I can scarcely consider it more than a variety. Balcus. Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., May, 1877. Antenna with a three-jointed very loosely articulated club; the labial palpi with the terminal joint very large ; that of the maxillary also dilated and securiform. Eyes large and prominent, finely granulated, slightly emarginate in front. Posterior coxa only slightly separated. Tarsi rather large, apparently only four-jointed, the basal joint being atrophied above and below, the second, third, and fourth joints with large bilobed membranes, the claws simple. In form the insect is rather like Thanasiimis formicarius, and maybe placed near that species, OF NEW ZEALAND. 333 but it has the apical joint of the maxillary palpi large, and the basal joint of the tarsi more atrophied. 604. B. niger, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., May, 1877. Sat robustus, nitidus, niger, leviter seneo-micans, obsolete parce punctatus, pi] is erectis sparsim vestitus ; antennis articulis basalibus posterius testa- ceis. Long., 8-10 mm.; lat., 2\ mm. Antenna moderately slender and long, third joint slender, longer than the fourth, and much longer than the thick short second joint, ninth joint a good deal broader than the preceding ones, longer than broad, tenth as broad as ninth, but rather shorter, eleventh sub-oval, acuminate, longer than ninth, longer than broad ; their colour is black, but the two or three basal joints are more or less distinctly yellow behind. Head broad and short, its punctation about the vertex rather closer and more distinct than that of the rest of the upper surface. Thorax as long as broad, much constricted in front and behind, so as to be a good deal dilated in the middle, it is very sparingly punctured. Elytra elongate, shining black with a faint metallic tinge, sparingly and finely punctured, and with whitish scanty hairs ; under-surface and legs entirely black. Christchurch, found by Mr. Wakefield. NOTE. — I am indebted to Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., for an example of this species ; as I know that Mr. Wakefield collected at Wellington, it seems just possible that Dr. Sharp may have made an error as to habitat. 605. B. SigTiatllS, n.s. Body of a shining purplish-black colour ; antennae pitchy-red, their basal joints paler ; legs red with the apical half of the femora piceous ; each elytron with two testaceous marks. Head punctate, except a smooth space on the vertex, and with two fovese between the eyes. Thorax about as long as broad, wider in front than behind, where it is considerably narrowed, dilated laterally at the middle, and constricted in front ; there is an obvious dorsal depression, which is obliquely prolonged towards the sides ; the middle is almost smooth, the rest of the surface more or less punctate. Elytra elongate, rather narrower in front than behind ; the humeral and scutellar regions obtusely elevated ; their surface is indistinctly sculptured, especially behind ; they are somewhat rugulose on the anterior portion and along the suture, and bear several rows of fine punctures ; on each elytron there is an oblique sub-triangular elongate testaceous mark near the base, which is situated in a depression, and an irregularly-formed transverse one of the same colour near the middle. The under-surface is punctate and pilose. The body is clothed with whitish hairs, those on the elytra being shorter than the others. The structure of the antennae is similar to that of B. niger, except that the third, fourth, and fifth joints are about equal. Length, 5^ lines. Described from one example which was found by Mr. T. F. Cheese- man, of Auckland, in the Nelson district. 334 COLEOPTERA Eumede. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. Caput antice brevissimum. Oculi magni, leviter emarginati, tenuiter granulati. Antennce breviusculse, n-articulatse, articulis tribus ultimis clavam formantibus. Palpi maxiHares articulo ultimo ovoideo, labiales securiformi. Prothorax capite angustior, basi modice latus. Elytra oblonga. Pedes graciles ; tarsi articulo primo brevissimo. The only exponent of this genus has somewhat the habit of Lemidia, from which it differs, inter alia, in its emarginate eye ; while Aulicus, to which it slightly approaches, has all the palpi securiform. 606. E. seraria, Pascoe / Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. E. fusco-cznea, nitida, antennis, palpis, pedibusque, femoribus exceptis, testaceis, pilis volitantibus aliisque albis sub-adpressis vestita ; antennis prothorace vix longioribus articulis duobus basalibus validis secundo dimidio breviore ; prothorace paulo longiore quam latiore, lateribus rotundatis ; elytris postice paulo gradatim latioribus. Long., 2j lin. Christchurch. Phymatopheea. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. Caput antice modice productum. Oculi reniformes, transversi. Antenna articulo basali elongato, valido, tertio ad octavum gradatim brevioribus ; clava magna, laxe triarticulata, articulis duobus basalibus triangularibus, ultimo rotundato. Palpi articulo ultimo triangulari. Prothorax utrinque tuberculato-productus. Elytra supra inaequalia, basi prothoracis duplo latiora. Pedes modice elongati ; femora fusi- formia, anteriora crassiora ; tarsi articulo basali obtecto ; unguiculi basi dente instructe. There is nothing in the sterna or abdomen different from Scrobiger, .Spin., near which this genus may be placed. Its distinctive peculiarity is the large loosely three-jointed club ; but there is much to remind us of the West African genus Erymanthus. NOTE. — Dr. Sharp in the Ent. Mon. Mag., June, 1877, p. 8, adds : — " It has the fourth joint of the tarsi obsolete, their basal joint is short above, but rather elongate beneath, the thickening of the unguiculus should scarcely be called a tooth. The terminal joints of both labial and maxillary palpi are dilated, but not very strongly. The eyes are prominent and finely granulated, and more or less emarginate in front. 607. P. electa, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. P. modice elongata, fusca, subnitida, plagis succineis ornata, pilis conco- loribus adspersa ; capite inter oculos nudo, bituberculato ; prothorace antice tuberculis duobus succineis instructo ; elytris insequaliter rude impresso-punctatis, humeris tuberculisque succineis sex, scil. duobus sub-basalibus, duobus ante medium, duobus sub apice positis, pone OF NEW ZEALAND. 335 medium fascia obliqua elevata notatis ; pedibus fusco variegatis ; cor- pore infra nitide fusco. Long., 4-4 J lin. Auckland (Captain Broun). NOTE. — The habitat is a mistake, I did not send any from the town ;~ I found it but sparingly at Stake's Point and Tairua. The head is not always tubercular, and seldom has more than one tubercle. 608. P. violacea. — Opilus violaceus,Klug.; Abh. Berl., 1840, 391. Notoxus violaceus, Fabr. ; Ent. Syst., i. 210, 2. The antenna are fuscous, the basal joints paler. The body is of a shining violet colour. The thorax is convex |ind uneven, rather longer than it is broad, its sides dilated behind the middle, the front rather narrow and constricted, and contracted at the base. The elytra are oblong, not much wider than the thorax, slightly wider behind than at the base, shoulders distinct, apices obtusely rounded ; each bears an obtuse elevation near the scutellum, a raised yellow spot in front of the middle, and an interrupted yellow patch not reaching the suture near the middle ; immediately behind the posterior spot there is a rather large marginal depression ; the posterior half is smooth, the anterior has several rows of punctures. The margins of the body and the legs are sparsely pilose. Length, 3 lines. I found this species at Tairua, and it is from specimens in my pos- session that the above description has been drawn up. I have not seen the diagnoses by Klug. and Fabr. ; that given by White (Voy. Er. Ter. Ins., p. 8) is meagre, and, moreover, does not specify the size. 609. P. hilaris, Sharp; Ent. Men. Mag., May, 1877. Late violacea, nitida, fere impunctata, elytris bulla elevata maculaque laterali flavis ; antennis tarsisque nigricantibus, trochanteribus et femorum basibus flavis. Long., 7 mm. ; lat, 2\ mm. Antenna testaceous, with the basal joint obscurely testaceous behind. Thorax a little longer than broad, the sides distinctly prominent a little behind the middle and thence narrowed to the base, the constricted anterior part elongate. Elytra rather long and narrow, with a double elevation behind the scutellum ; behind these scutellar elevations on each is an elevated bright yellow spot, and again just behind this is a large yellow elevated patch reaching the lateral margin but not the suture ; their surface is almost impunctate. I am indebted to Mr. Wakefield for this elegant and easily distin- guished species ; it was found by him, I believe, at Christchurch. 6 10. P. pantomelas, Boisd. ; Voy. Astr. t. 6., / 14. Colour blackish, antennae fuscous. Head and thorax punctured, the former closely, the latter rugosely \ the thorax is longer than broad, dilated behind the middle, and with two small obtuse tubercles on the disc in front. The elytra are oblong, widest posteriorly, and each bears an irregularly-curved testaceous mark near the suture on the middle, and 33^ COLEOPTERA an interrupted transverse patch of the same colour which does not reach the suture and is placed behind the other ; the anterior half is coarsely, the posterior obsoletely, punctured. The body is sparingly clothed, the hairs on the elytra are white, the rest fuscous and longer. Length, 2\ lines. I have a mutilated specimen from Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., of Wellington, from which the above description has been taken, as White's is totally inadequate. 611. P. longula, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., June, 1877. Elon- gata, angustula, nigricans, plus minusve testaceo-signata ; capite thoraceque dense punc^atis ; elylris fortiter punctatis, punctis longe ante apicem desinentibus. Long., 6-6 \ ; lat., if mm. This species is closely allied to Eleale opiloides, Pascoe, which is a most variable species ; but Phymatophaa longula is much more elongate, and has the coarse basal punctation of the elytra becoming obsolete just behind the middle, whereas in E. opiloides the coarse punctation con- tinues till just before the extremity of the elytra, and then leaves a small apical, almost abruptly defined, smooth part. The two specimens of P. longula before me differ greatly in colour and somewhat in puncta- tion, but I have no doubt belong to one variable species. Christchurch ; discovered by Mr. Wakefield. NOTE. — This species does not seem to differ materially from P. pantomelas, except that the latter is pilose. 612. P. opiloides, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. E. elongata, seneo-fusca, fulvo-varia, vage breviter pilosa ; antennis modice elongatis, clava laxe articulata ; capite prothoraceque confertim punc- tatis, hoc capite angustiore, basi angusto, in medio fulvo ; scutello cordi- formi ; elytris fortiter punctatis, apicem versus paulo gradatim latioribus, fasciis duabus apiceque fulvis notatis ; pedibus fulvis. Long., 2\ lin. Christchurch (Mr. Wakefield), Auckland (Capt. Broun). Not unlike a small individual of Opilus mollis. The genus is some- what doubtful. 613. P. fulvipalpi, n.s. Antenna fuscous, the two basal joints testaceous, the two basal joints of the club inwardly rounded, rather elongate, and not produced to an angle as in P. electa. Palpi clear yellow. Head punctate. Thorax sub-cylindrical, narrowed in front of the middle, behind which the sides are protuberant, and again contracted at the base, the disc is uneven, transversely convex, almost tubercular near the front, the base margined ; the sides are a little compressed towards the disc and coarsely punctured, the dorsal space shining and impunctate. The elytra are oblong, with prominent shoulders, and become dilated posteriorly ; their surface is nearly flat, a little depressed transversely near the middle, and on each this depressed part is of a piceous colour, OF NEW ZEALAND. 337 with a conspicuous yellow spot in its centre ; the scutellar region is a little elevated behind, which is an indistinct curved depression ; the space behind the posterior femora is smooth, the rest of the surface rather coarsely punctured in lines. The legs are of moderate length ; the thighs but little inflated, and of a fuscous colour; the tibia are piceous, except at the base, where they are whitish. The general ground colour is brownish red ; and the body is sparingly clothed with fine hairs. Length, if lines. I found two examples of this distinct species at Whangarei Heads. FAMILY— PTINIDES. Mentum corneous. Ligula membraneous or coriaceous, without paraglossse. Maxilla bilobed, lamelliform, ciliated. Head covered by the pro thorax, often retracted within it, invisible from above. Antenna with eleven or nine joints of variable form. Anterior and intermediate coxa cylindrical or sub-oval, somewhat prominent, contiguous or sub- contiguous, without distinct trochantins ; the posterior transversal, not at all or very slightly dilated at their inner extremity ; trochantins placed within the axis of the femora ; terminal spurs of the tibiae scarcely distinct or absent ; tarsi pentamerous, their two basal joints almost equal. Abdomen composed of five segments, the first not longer than the others. Group— PTINID^E. Antenna with eleven joints, inserted on the forehead, filiform. The pronotum continuous with the prothoracic parapleura. Ptinus. Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 513. Mentum transversal, slightly hollowed, its front angles more or less acute ; ligula feebly hollowed and ciliated in front ; first joint of the maxillary palpi a little elongated and arched, the last long, fusiform, and acute at the end ; that of the labial of the same form ; mandibles robust, triangular, arched and simple at the end, furnished with a small inner tooth in front of the middle ; labrum transverse, rounded and ciliated in front. Head free during repose \epistome triangular; eyes moderate, rounded, rather prominent. Antenna inserted on the forehead, approximate, filiform ; basal joint stout, the second and third shorter than the follow- ing, these latter cylindrical among the males, shorter and stouter among the females. Prothorax transversal or not, narrowed behind, very often furnished with tubercles or tufts of hair. Scutellum triangular, curvilinear, or rectilinear. Elytra variable according to the species. Legs long and slender, especially in the male. Anterior coxa sub-contiguous, the intermediate more distant. Tibiae, more slender at the base than else- where, particularly in the male ; first joint of the tarsi elongate, joints u ii 338 COLEOPTERA two to four gradually decrease, the latter sometimes hollowed, fifth long and slender, claws moderate. Body generally pubescent. 614. P. SpeciOSUS, n.s. This species somewhat resembles the European P. fur in general outline ; the body is convex, of a dark red colour, and clothed with bright yellowish red and white hairs. The antenna are red, stout, and finely pubescent. The head is coarsely sculptured, with prominent eyes. Prothorax punctate, convex, longer than broad, narrowed and rounded anteriorly, constricted and depressed behind ; it is partially covered with bright orange coloured hairs, which are disposed in dense longitudinal rows, and there are some patches of white pubescence, one in front and one near each side. Scutelhtm large, covered with white pubescence. The elytra are oblong, considerably broader than the thorax, with obtuse shoulders and apices ; each bears seven or eight punctured striae, some being rendered quite indistinct by their clothing ; the sides in front are densely, behind rather sparsely pubescent, the disc is nude, and therefore conspicuous ; each elytron is variegated with a curved line near the shoulder, and a trans- verse one behind, formed of white hairs, the rest of their pubescence being similar in colour to that of the thorax. The structure of the legs differs but little from that of P. fur. Length, i line. I obtained ten individuals near Auckland, and sent most of them to Britain to be described. I found one at Tairua, and two near Whangarei Harbour. It is the only species of this group I have found in New Zealand, though White described three species which, I am inclined to think, belong to Cyphon. The European P. fur has been introduced. I found one in the body of an Elater sent me by Mr. Meinertzhagen of Napier. 615. P. SUturaliS, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 8. Pitchy- brown ; closely punctured, with shortish hairs ; the suture with a pinkish hue ; legs pale yellow. Length, 2\ lines. New Zealand (on flowers of Leptospermum). 6 1 6. P. murinus, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 8. Very deep brown, with many irregular patches of longish hairs. Length, z\ lines. Port Nicholson (Captain Parry). 617. P. pilQSUS, WJiite; Voy. Er. Terr.> Ins., p. 8. Elytra nearly parallel ; light ash colour, with short yellowish hairs ; thorax behind as wide as the elytra. Length, ij line. Port Nicholson. NOTE. — These three meagre descriptions will, I fear, be of little service to those who cannot refer to the typical specimens in the British Museum. OF NEW ZEALAND. 339 Group— ANOBIID^E. Antenna with eleven, ten, or nine joints, inserted at the front margin of the eyes ; dentate flabellate, or terminated by a club. Pronotum distinct from the prothoracic parapleura among nearly all. Anobium. Fabricius ; Lacord. Hist des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 519. Mentum transversal, more or less trapezeiform. Ligula dilated and bilobed in front. Last joint of labial /a^*/ a little enlarged and strongly truncated at the end ; that of the maxillary fusiform. Mandibles large, rounded externally in front and bidentate at their extremity. Labrum transversal, entire, and ciliated in front. Head short, deflexed, fre- quently invisible from above and immersed in the thorax as far as the eyes ; these are rounded and prominent. Antenna of variable length, with eleven joints ; the first thick, arcuated, conical ; second more slender than first, short, obconical ; joints three to eight very short, serrate, obconical or transversal ; the ninth and tenth forming a very loosely articulated club, at least rather longer than the stalk ; often very much longer, especially among the males ; terminal joint longer than the others. Prothorax convex, generally transversal, margined laterally, the apex widely projecting and rounded, bisinuate at its base, with its posterior angles rounded. Scutellum small. Elytra elongate, more or less cylindrical. Legs moderate, usually rather robust ; tarsi five-jointed, first to fourth joints gradually decrease, the fifth thick, claws small. Body more or less cylindrical and pubescent, rarely smooth. 6 1 8. A. amplicolle, n.s. Cylindrical, convex, elytra rather more than twice the length of the thorax ; reddish-brown, the depressed portions of the thorax darkest ; legs and antennse infuscate-red, the latter lighter in colour ; palpi yellow. Antenna eleven-jointed, basal joint moderately stout, very much bent, about as long as the tenth ; second small, smaller than first, but larger than the contiguou^pnes ; joints three to eight obconical, very small and slender, the thircProngest, these six joints collectively distinctly shorter than the ninth and tenth ; ninth large, not much wider at the base than the eighth, gradually dilated and obliquely rounded inwardly at the apex ; tenth two-thirds of the length of the ninth, very slender at the base, of nearly the same form (elongate-triangular) ; eleventh joint as long as the ninth, elongate oval. They are finely pubescent with grey hairs, and are longer than the thorax. Head pilose. Prothorax trans- versely convex, a good deal narrowed anteriorly, widest in front of the base, and, behind its widest part, abruptly and obliquely narrowed ; the side, extending from the front angle to the hind part of the lateral dilatation, is about a third of the length of the thorax above \ the frontal portion (above) is entire, with an indistinct dorsal line, the central portion in front of the base is a good deal elevated, and this elevation 34° COLEOPTERA is well limited by a considerable basal depression, which, however, is divided into two by the prolongation of the central ridge ; it is finely margined, moderately closely punctured, and clothed with yellowish hairs. Elytra elongate, transversely convex, parallel, wider than thorax, with the upper part near the apex obliquely compressed, so that the apical margin seems explanated ; the disc is rather flat, there is a scutellar depression, and each bears a scutellar and ten punctured striae, the second to the sixth are abbreviated or insulated by the junction of the first and seventh at the apex, the interstices are but little elevated, and their whole surface is covered with short yellowish hairs. Length, nearly 2 lines. I found one specimen only at Tairua ; its description will aid in the identification of the other New Zealand species. 619. A. ruficorne, n.s. This species is very similar to A. ampli- colle, being of nearly the same size and colour, but the prothorax is smaller, more rounded behind, and, though depressed at the base, the depression is less obvious, and the antenna differ from those of that species ; these are nearly twice the length of the thorax, dark red in colour ; their tenth joint is a little smaller than the ninth, and the eleventh is of nearly equal thickness throughout, so that it is not of the acuminate elongate-oval form of the typical species, it is longer than the ninth, and of the same length as the slender stalk (joints three to six). Length, if line. Three mutilated examples found near Whangarei. 620. A. IlOtata, n.s. Sub-cylindrical, transversely convex ; pitchy- brown, with a large humeral and sub-apical spot on each elytron testace- ous ; legs red, tarsi yellowish, antennae infuscate red. Antenna scarcely so long as the elytra, eleven-jointed ; basal joint stout, a little longer than second to fourth taken together ; second small, yet obviously larger than the third ; third and fourth very small ; fifth rather large, dilated inwardly so as to be triangular ; sixth small and slender, nearly as long as the third and fourth ; seventh large, longer than fifth, elongate-triangular ; eighth small, similar to sixth in size and shape ; ninth slightly longer but narrower than seventh, less triangular than it ; joints ten and eleven elongate, ea^i a little longer than the ninth. Prothorax not much longer than broad,- -transversely convex, base sub-truncate, apex but slightly projecting, its sides slightly but widely incurved, so that the front and hind angles seem to be prominent ; it has an indistinctly depressed dorsal line, is so sculptured as to appear rugose, and, near the sides, its surface is clothed with yellow hairs. The elytra are more than twice the length of the thorax, transversely convex, almost parallel, and bear punctured striae; these, owing to the short scutellar striae, are somewhat bent, and the interstices are so clothed and sculptured that they appear to be a little rough. Legs moderately long, the anterior tarsi shortest, with the basal joint rather elongate, quite as long as the next two in the hind pair. Last joint of maxillary palpi sub-securiform. Eyes moderate, OF NEW ZEALAND. 341 Length, inline. OBS. — I found three specimens near Whangarei Heads ; the one I imagine to be the female has shorter antennae, with the larger joints less angulated than those of the males. This and the two following species may necessitate the formation of a new genus, differentiated from Anobium by the peculiar structure of the antennae. 621. A. granulata, n.s. The description of A. notata is appli- cable to this species, so far as form and most structural details are concerned, but the antennae, of A. granulata are more robust, only the fifth joint is much dilated, the large seventh, ninth, tenth, and eleventh joints are at least twice as long as they are broad, and the sixth and eighth joints are a little larger than the corresponding ones in A. notata. The body is of an infuscate-red colour, clothed with short yellowish hairs, and the legs and antennae are of a clearer red than the body. The thorax is a little longer than broad, convex, slightly constricted in front of the middle, without any perceptible dorsal line, and so sculp- tured as to appear covered with minute granules. The elytra bear punctured striae and many minute granules. Length, \\ line. I found two examples near Whangarei Heads. 622. A. sericea, n.s. Allied to the preceding species but smaller, of a rich reddish-brown colour, with yellowish pubescence, giving the insect a somewhat silky appearance ; the legs and antennae are reddish ; the latter moderately slender, similar in structure to those of A. notata, but with the joints relatively smaller. Prothorax a little longer than broad, transversely convex, slightly contracted in front of the middle, its sculpture difficult to define, but consisting apparently of closely placed rugose punctures ; its surface is rather densely clothed, and the yellow hairs predominate on the middle and near the sides. The elytra are more than twice the length of the thorax, and broader than it, a little depressed at each side near the middle, and bearing feeble but distinctly punctured striae ; they are somewhat variegated, the yellowish pubescence forming irregular linear spaces along the suture, but congregated near the shoulders and behind the middle so as to form large spots. Legs rather short. Length, i-i^ line. Whangarei Heads ; where I found two examples. What I suppose to be the female is the larger of the two, with shorter and more robust antennae. 623. A. tricOStellum, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 8. Antenna, very long, with the last eight joints filiform ; brownish, testace- ous, covered above with a waved short golden silky pubescence ; each of the elytra with three slightly raised longitudinal costse ; thorax nar- rowest on the sides, somewhat rounded behind and slightly hollowed down the middle. 342 COLEOPTERA Length, 4 lines. New Zealand, (Mus. Saunders). NOTE. — I have not seen any insect at all resembling that described above ; the size is very large, and the structure of the antennae shows that it does not belong to Anobium. Ochina. Ziegl. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 521. Antenna long and slender, with eleven joints, the first thick, arcuated, conical ; second less thick and shorter ; third elongate, sub- cylindrical ; joints four to ten equally long and serrate ; eleventh longer than any of them, subcylindrical. Tarsi slender, their first joint rather longer than the following ones taken together. Body oblong-oval, finely pubescent. 624. O. VUlgatum, n.s. Body oviform, moderately convex, clothed with long erect fuscous hairs ; it is of a shining pitchy-black colour, the legs and six basal joints of the antennae infuscate, the latter paler. Antenna elongate, slender, longer than head and thorax, eleven- jointed, pubescent, gradually incrassated ; the first joint irregularly formed, its apical portion clavate ; second stout, as large as the apical portion of the first ; third elongate and slender, not quite as long as the fourth and fifth conjointly ; these about equal to one another, longer than broad, obconical ; joints six to ten obconical, each about as long as broad ; eleventh ovate, not so long as the ninth and tenth united. Eyes large and prominent. Thorax broader than long, subconical, with its base strongly bisinuated ; its surface is finely and distantly punctured, and clothed with long erect fuscous hairs. Scutellum triangular. Elytra subovate, widest behind the middle, wider than thorax, and nearly three times longer than it, with somewhat elevated shoulders ; their surface is finely punctured, but the punctation is dis- tinct only on their anterior and sutural portions, and, like the thorax, they are clothed with long erect hairs. Legs long and slender ; tarsi five-jointed, the basal joint longest, the fourth shortest. Length, i line. This is by far the most common species (N.Z.) of the group, and though called an Ochina, does not, strictly speaking, belong to that genus, nor indeed to any of the described genera known to me. It is, however, most nearly allied to Ochina. I found the species wherever I have collected. Dorcatoma. Herbst.; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 524. Mentum transversal, trapezeiform ; ligula slender, ciliated and bilo- bed ; last joint of the labial palpi rather strongly triangular, that of the maxillary a little dilated and truncated at the extremity ; mandibles OF NEW ZEALAND. 343 large, not dilated inwardly, bidentate at their extremity ; labrum short, entire, and ciliated. Head moderate, suborbicular, the forehead truncated or slightly hollowed in front. Eyes rather large, somewhat prominent and finely granulated. Antenna with ten or nine joints ; the first joint very thick, triangular ; second rather short, obconical or subglobular ; the next four or five joints very short and serrate ; the three last forming a large loosely articulated club, very much longer than the stalk, its two first joints strongly triangular, the last oblong-oval. Prothorax convex, transversal, narrowed in front, its base bisinuated ; it is bent downwards. Scutellum curvilinearly-triangular. Elytra con- vex, oval, or oblong-oval, a little compressed laterally, not striate. Legs moderate, somewhat robust ; tarsi very short, the first four joints ser- rated, gradually decreasing, the fifth loosely jointed, claws small. Body clothed with fine pubescence, often downy. 625. D. oblonga, n.s. Body oblong, transversely convex, of an infuscate red colour, and clothed with yellowish hairs, the legs reddish ; basal joint of antennae fuscous, joints two to seven yellowish, eight to ten piceous. Antennae a little longer than the thorax, ten-jointed, the basal joint stout, compressed, and about as long as joints three to seven conjointly; second small, but longer than the immediately following joints ; joints three to seven very small ; eighth sub-triangular, its point of articulation near the external edge, and dilated inwardly ; ninth of nearly the same form and size as its predecessor, but rather longer and narrower, and more slender at the base : tenth oval, a little longer than ninth. Head large ; eyes large, moderately finely facetted. Prothorax transverse, its base strongly bisinuated, very little projecting anteriorly, a little uneven, minutely punctate, with many slightly elevated irregu- larly formed lines, which are covered with yellowish pubescence. Elytra oblong, slightly transversely depressed near the middle, sides and apex nearly vertical, of the same width as the thoracic hind angles, and clothed and sculptured very similarly to the thorax. The four front legs are rather long and stout, but the posterior are short and more slender ; tarsi with a stout basal joint, elongate, and about as long as the following three ; these small and subcordate ; the terminal joint stout, not so long as the first. Length, ij line. The superficial appearance of this insect is apt to mislead, as it appears to be clothed with stout yellow hairs, which in reality, as may be seen on a careful examination, consist of indistinct elevations covered with excessively minute setae or hairs. I found one example only near Whangarei Harbour. 626. D. illustris, n.s. Body oblong-convex, moderately shining piceous, clothed with fine yellow hairs, femora reddish, tibiae fuscous, antennae infuscate, tarsi yellowish. Head large; eyes very large and prominent, not widely separated above, and moderately facetted. Prothorax very transverse, strongly 344 COLEOPTERA bisinuated at the base, the sides quite straight though a little narrowed anteriorly ; its surface is finely and rather closely punctured, and the pubescence is more sparing on the middle than elsewhere. Scutellum sub-triangular. Elytra oblong, their shoulders a little elevated, and a little compressed at each side near the middle ; they are finely and closely punctured, with their pubescence chiefly confined to the sides and hind portion. Legs moderate. The antenna are remarkable ; they are apparently ten-jointed, but joints three to seven are so minute and closely articulated that it is difficult, if not impossible, to describe them accurately without consider- able magnifying power ; their basal joint is large, deeply excavated behind, and about as long as joints three to seven collectively ; second joint a good deal larger than those which follow ; eighth joint as long as the stalk, produced inwardly at the base in the form of a flexuose tooth, longer than the joint itself; ninth similarly formed, but with the tooth directed forwards, the eighth being bent backwards ; tenth joint longer and much stouter than the ninth, somewhat lunate. The elytra scarcely cover the abdomen, leaving the pygidium exposed. Length, ii line; breadth, quite £. Described from one example found at Tairua ; a second, from the same locality, I sent to Dr. Sharp, but he has not described it. It will probably form the type of a new genus. Euderia. Nov. Gen. Body very elongate, narrow, transversely convex and squamose. Head moderate, eyes large, prominent, rounded, but a little truncated behind and finely facetted. Thorax much longer than broad, consider- ably constricted behind, projecting anteriorly, base truncate, surface tubercular. Scutellum elongate. Elytra cylindrical, broader than thorax, incurved laterally so that the middle is narrowest. Legs rather elongate ; tibia sub-linear ; tarsi as long as the tibiae, five-jointed ; the basal joint longest, fourth smallest, fifth elongate, with slender claws. Last joint of the palpi ovate. Antenna ten-jointed, the first sub-pyriform, elongate, second moniliform, joints three to seven small, eighth to tenth forming a loosely articulated club as in Dorcatoma. ?. In the male the first joint is sub-pyriform, and as long as the stalk ; the second moniliform, much stouter than those which follow ; third to seventh minute and closely articulated, so as to be quite indistinguish- able when viewed with a good lens ; the last three very long, filiform, of equal length, and proceeding from a common base, so as to appear as one trifurcate joint or club, these are furnished with very long delicate hairs. 627. E. squamosa, n.s. Fuscous, antennae reddish. Thorax elongate, its sides almost vertical, widest in front of the middle, consider- ably constricted near the base ; the apex is elevated in the form of a compressed tubercle, there is another tubercle on the middle, and the OF NEW ZEALAND. 345 whole surface is so densely covered with depressed scales that the sculpture is concealed. Elytra sub-cylindrical, with prominent shoulders, widely incurved and somewhat compressed laterally near .the middle, transversely con- vex, with rounded apices ; their surface is rather uneven, somewhat elevated just in front of the abruptly declivous apical portion, and bear- ing on each three tubercular elevations which are situated nearer to the suture than the margin ; their surface is densely covered with rounded and depressed whitish scales, intermingled with elongate yellowish ones, the former predominating. The legs are elongate, and clothed like the body. Metasternum elongate ; two anterior pairs of coxa sub-contiguous, the posterior moderately remote. Length, 2i ; breadth, \ line. Of this remarkable insect I found two specimens, the female at Tairua, the male near Whangarei Heads. The genus, I think, should be placed at the end of the Anobiidce. FAMILY— BOSTRICHIDES. Ligida without paraglossae, membraneous or coriaceous. Mentum corneous. Maxillce, ciliated, lamelliform, bilobed. The head frequently covered by the prothorax so as to be invisible from above. Antenna with eleven or nine joints, of which the last three are clavate ; inserted at the front margin of the eyes. Pronotum and parapleura of the prothorax confounded. Anterior coxa thick, globose or oval, a little prominent; the intermediate globose; the posterior transversal, often covered outwardly by the metathoracic parapleurse ; apical spurs of the tibiae, much developed, particularly those of the anterior; tarsi pentamer- ous, their basal joint very small, their second and fifth very large. Abdomen with five segments, the first larger than the others. Apate. • Fabricius ; La cord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 537. Organs of the mouth more or less villose. Mentum transversely triangular. Ligula widened and sinuated in front. Head sub-cylin- drical, elongated, the epistome usually provided with a central tooth. Eyes distant from the prothorax, rounded and prominent. Antenna- ten-jointed, the two basal joints longer than the following five, joints three to seven transversalj serrate, gradually widening ; club shorter than the stalk, its joints transversal, strongly serrate. Prothorax transversal, convex, more or less tuberculate or rough in front, often with a curved spine on each side in front, its angles rounded. Scutellum triangular, truncated at the end. Elytra elongate, cylindrical, truncated and den- tate at their extremity in the greater number of species. Tibice sometimes unarmed, sometimes denticulated on the external edge ; the spur of the anterior stout and curved ; tarsi normal. v ii 346 COLEOPTERA 628. A. minuta, Fabridus ; Sysf. El. n., 383, 25. A. nigra, elytris integris piceis, thorace antice minuta, scabro. New Zealand (Mus. D. Banks). 629. A. inurbanus, n.s. Cylindrical, transversely convex, piceous, shining, antennae and legs testaceous. Head rather large, punctate, and clothed with yellow hairs. Thorax longer than broad, the sides and apex rounded, base truncate with ob- tusely rounded angles ; the disc is elevated in the centre in the form of an obtuse transversal tubercle, from thence it is gradually depressed anteriorly, so that when viewed from the side the front part seems to be rounded to the apex ; this frontal portion is rugosely granulated, whilst the hinder part, though shining and very indistinctly sculptured, bears a few minute granules. Scutellum large, apex rounded, base broad and coarsely punctured. The elytra are cylindrical, not quite contiguous to the thorax, with straight, almost vertical sides somewhat bent inwardly below, and rounded apex ; their sculpture consists of oblong punctures arranged in rows, and becoming almost striate behind ; the interstices are only slightly raised. The prothorax is ciliated, and the elytra sparingly clothed with yellowish hairs, which, on the latter, appear as if they proceeded from the punctures only ; on a closer examination, how- ever, it will become evident that many of them occur on the intervals between the rows of punctures. The femora are dilated ; the tibia ^ which are straight inwardly, are externally curved and dilated towards the extremity so as to appear triangular ; tarsi slender. Length, ij line. I found my unique specimen of this species at Tairua. FAMILY— CISSIDES. Mentum horny. Ligula variable, without paraglossae. Maxillce. bilobed, lamelliform and ciliated. Head often very short and retractile. Antennae with eleven or eight joints, inserted at the front of the eyes, terminated by a club of three, very rarely of two joints. Pronotum separated from the prothoracic parapleurse by an acute carina. Anterior and intermediate coxa globose and embedded ; the former sometimes sub-cylindrical and slightly prominent ; the posterior transversal ; tibia without terminal spurs ; tarsi composed of four, very rarely of five joints, the basal very small, hardly distinct, the last elongate. Abdomen with five segments, the first larger than those which follow. Cis. Latreille; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. iv.,/. 551. Mentum transversal, slightly narrowed and sinuated in front. Ligula elongate, a little rounded in front. Last joint of the labial palpi oblong- oval ; that of the maxillary oval and acuminated. Mandibles bifid at apex. Labrum sub-quadrangular, a little narrowed at base. Head more OF NEW ZEALAND. 347 or less convex, rounded anteriorly, the edges of forehead carinated. Antenna ten-jointed, moderate; the basal joint thick, sub-ovate, second much shorter, third slender, longer than second, joints four to seven shorter, and decreasing in length ; eighth to tenth forming a club, its first and second joints sub-globular, the third short, oval, and often terminated by a small sponge-like appendage. Prothorax convex, mar- gined laterally, and sometimes at its base. Scutellum triangular or rounded. Elytra convex, of variable length. Legs moderate; femora wide and compressed ; tibia slender, their external apex often pointed ; tarsi with four joints, the three first small, equal. 630. 0. undulatUS, n.s. Oblong, transversely convex ; fuscous, variegated with testaceous ; the palpi, basal joints of antennae and legs reddish. Antenna not so long as head and thorax ; basal joint stout, joints two to eight slender; ninth to eleventh forming, a distinct loosely articulated club, the ninth and tenth considerably larger than their predecessors, transverse ; the eleventh rounded. Last joint of palpi ovate, robust. The head is rather closely and somewhat rugosely punctured, the sides in front of the eyes carinated, but only slightly elevated. Eyes moderately prominent, coarsely facetted. Thorax about as long as broad, obtusely produced in front, the base sinuated beyond the middle, with distinct lateral rims and transversely convex ; the sides are nearly straight, yet a little rounded and narrowed anteriorly ; its surface is finely rugosely and closely punctured ; the sides, a basal spot, and a large triangular space in front, are testaceous, the disc fuscous ; and the clothing consists of fine short cinereous hairs ; there is an indistinct dorsal line, which is a little elevated near the base. Elytra oblong, finely margined, the base slightly emarginated, the sides a little rounded, and widest behind the middle ; their sculpture is very similar to that of the thorax, with very short cinereous hairs proceeding from the punctures ; the ground colour is fuscous, with an elongate humeral spot, a medial, strongly flexuous fascia, and an apical spot sending forth a lunule towards the suture, and the suture between the latter and fascia, testaceous ; these markings give the elytra an undu- lated appearance. Length, ij line. I found this species in several localities ; but I have not seen any specimens of this or the nine following species from other sources. 631. C. assimilis, n.s. Very similar to the preceding, yet quite distinct, being much smaller and narrower ; the colouration and markings of the thorax and elytra are the same as in C. undulatus, but the head is piceous, finely ridged, and the clothing of the body is more obvious, consisting of whitish scale-like hairs, which, however, are absent on the head. The form of the prothorax is different, its widest part being in front of the middle ; and the elytra are almost parallel, so that the outline of the insect is quite dissimilar to C. undulatus, the latter having the elytra elongate-oblong-ovate, and not at all parallel-sided. Length, £ line. 34$ COLEOPTERA I have one example, which I found at Tairua some three years ago. I sent specimens of several species to Dr. Sharp, of Dumfriesshire, long ago ; but as he has not described them I have undertaken the task, so that the progress of the work may not be retarded. 632. C. rufulllS, n.s. This species is smaller and more convex than the preceding, of a rather shining brownish-red colour, with the legs testaceous. Head finely punctured ; the lateral ridges of the fore- head prominent and incurved so that the anterior edges are almost united in front. Thorax convex, a good deal produced obtusely over the head, with rounded sides narrowed in front, and depressed along the base; its surface is finely .punctured, and sparingly clothed with scarcely perceptible ash-coloured pubescence. Elytra oblong, trans- versely convex, narrowed in front, with an indistinct depression across them near the base ; they are punctured and clothed in a similar manner to the thorax, but their pubescence, though short, is more obvious. Length, f line. Described from a single specimen which I found at Auckland. 633. C. lineiCOlliS, n.s. Head and thorax reddish-brown, elytra fusco-testaceous variegated with irregular piceous spots, particularly on the posterior portion, legs and antennae reddish, with the club of the latter black. Head closely and apparently rugosely punctured ; the lateral ridges incurved, and extending more than half-way across nearly in line with the eyes, and most elevated, but not greatly, near the middle of the head. Thorax rather large and moderately convex, pro- duced anteriorly towards the eyes, widest behind, with rounded sides ; it has a tolerably distinct smooth dorsal line, is apparently covered with very minute granular elevations, and is sparsely clothed with fine pale yellowish scales. Elytra oblong, parallel-sided, not quite so wide as thorax, with very finely margined somewhat compressed sides ; their whole surface is closely and rugosely punctured, with short greyish hairs proceeding from the punctures. Legs rather short. Differs from C. undulatus in its broader squamulose thorax, more elevated ridges of the head, markings, &c. Length, i£ line. My unique example was found near Whangarei Harbour. 634. C. flavitarsis, n.s. Of very much the same general out- line and colour as and nearly allied to C. lineicollis, but differing from it in the form of the thorax, which is but little narrowed in front, with the sides behind nearly straight, its widest part being near the middle ; its surface is finely and rugosely sculptured, and clothed with fine yellowish scales. The carina on the side of the head is not much elevated, and follows the outline of the side, in which respect it differs entirely from C. lineicollis, its most elevated part being distant from the eye and rather in front of the antenna ; the surface is rugosely punctured, of an infuscate-red colour, and partially covered with fine pallid scales. The elytra are oblong, parallel-sided, a little narrower than the thorax, of a OF NEW ZEALAND. 349 testaceous colour ; and on each elytron there are an oblique fascia near the apex, two interrupted ones near the middle, and a transverse spot nearer the front, piceous ; they are closely sculptured, with short pallid scale-like hairs proceeding from the punctures. The legs are reddish, the tarsi yellow, and the antenna testaceous, with an infuscate club. Length, IT line. I discovered one individual only, near Whangarei Harbour. 635. C asperrimus, n.s. Sub-cylindrical, piceous, rather dull, legs red, tarsi and antennae yellowish, the club of the latter fuscous. Head nude, finely and somewhat rugosely sculptured, with the lateral ridges sharply defined and following the form of the head. Thorax rather large and convex, obtusely produced anteriorly, with slightly rounded margined sides, very little narrowed in front and behind ; it is finely and rugosely sculptured, with a small fovea near the scutellum ; the front part is brownish, and it is sparingly clothed with fine pallid hair-like scales. Elytra oblong, transversely convex, parallel-sided, rather abruptly declivous behind, and scarcely narrower than the thorax; their surface is rather rough, being rugosely sculptured, with indications of roughened longitudinal lines ; their apical portion is reddish-brown, with a sutural spot of the same pitchy colour as the rest of the surface. Length, f line. I found my specimen of this species at Whangarei Heads. 636. C. COmuticepS, n.s. Body moderately shining black, quite nude, the head and apex of thorax pitchy-red, legs red, tarsi and antennae' yellowish, the antennal club fuscous. The head, instead of the usual carinated edges, has two costae placed almost in line with the eyes, between which they extend till they become almost contiguous, they are greatly elevated and obtusely pointed, an obvious gap exists on the middle, so that the head seems to bear two horn-like compressed processes, which, when viewed from above, conceal the greater portion of the forehead. Thorax convex, sub-conical, sides rounded, but very imperceptibly narrowed behind, the base almost truncate and finely margined ; its surface is densely finely and rugosely punctured, so as to be less polished than the elytra; these are oblong, of the same width as the thorax at the base, but a little wider behind ; they are a little depressed near the scutellum, and again about mid-way between it and the middle ; their surface is finely but not at all rugosely punctured, the punctation being almost arranged in rows. The species somewhat resembles C. mfulus. Length, nearly i line. Described from one individual, which I found near Whangarei Har- bour. 637. C. illllStriS, n.s. This is a very distinct elliptical form; red in colour, with the sides of the prothorax and two contiguous spots almost forming an abbreviated fascia near the middle of each elytron, piceous ; the legs and basal joint of the antenna? are red, and rather shining, the tarsi and antennae reddish-yellow. 350 COLEOPTERA The head is finely and rugosely sculptured ; the carina of the fore- head is well defined, most conspicuous near the eye, becoming finer and angulated anteriorly till it unites with its fellow, thus giving the forehead a somewhat triangular appearance ; there are a few fine reddish-yellow scales on its surface. ^\\Q prothorax is very large, nearly as large as the elytra, convex, a good deal dilated laterally and narrowed behind ; its surface is finely punctured, seemingly, but the sculpture is much con- cealed by its clothing of bright reddish-yellow scales. The elytra are comparatively short, convex, obovate, emarginate at base, and a good deal narrowed at the apex ; they are finely punctate, and, like the thorax, clothed with bright reddish-yellow scales. The legs are short and stout. The large posteriorly narrowed thorax in conjunction with the obovate elytra, give this very fine brightly-coloured insect quite an elliptical outline. Length, i line ; breadth, J line. I found three specimens in the forest at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 638. 0. perpinguis, n.s. Body nude, short, broad, and convex ; the thorax and elytra of nearly equal size, both a little narrowed towards their bases, so that the general outline is somewhat elliptical ; the body is shining black, with reddish legs and head, the latter darkest, the tarsi, palpi, and two basal joints of the antennae are pale yellowish-red, and the rest of the antennal joints are fuscous. The head has the costse strongly produced in the form of two com- pressed horn-like protuberances somewhat similar to those observable on the head of C. cornuticeps, but their inner edge is nearly vertical, so that they are not very wide at the base, thus leaving a considerable interval, which however is slightly elevated. The prothorax is very convex, with rounded sides, finely margined, truncate base, and obtusely produced apex ; it is not very closely and rather delicately punctured, and there is a rounded depression on each side of the middle near the base. The elytra are obovate, somewhat pointed at the apex, not much longer than and scarcely so wide as the thorax ; they are very convex and abruptly declivous posteriorly, so that their apical portion is nearly vertical, the base is quite truncate, the scutellar region is a little depressed, and they are rather distantly punctured, the punctures larger than those on the thorax, and they are more polished than it. The legs are stout, and the external apex of the tibiae is acutely produced. It is allied to C. illustris. Length, i line; breadth, nearly J line. I found one example near Whangarei Harbour. 639. C. anthracinus, n.s. The fades of this species so closely resembles that of C. perpinguis, that the two seem at first sight almost identical ; the thorax, however, is smaller and more polished, the cari- nated edges of the forehead, though elevated, simply define its form, being prolonged anteriorly ; there is an evident incision at the base of the elytra ; and the external apex of the front tibiae is not so strongly OF NEW ZEALAND. 351 pointed. The colours and sculpture of both species are very much alike, but the rounded thoracic depressions of C. perpinguis are absent. Length, £ line. I found several specimens in the Parua forest, near Whangarei Harbour. FAMILY— TENEBRIONIDES. * Mentum borne by a peduncle of the under-chin, more or less promi- nent. Ligula sometimes hidden by the mentum, sometimes exposed, furnished with paraglossae. Maxilla bilobed ; the inner smaller, often terminated by a corneous hook. Mandibles short, robust, arched exter- nally, hollowed inwardly, and provided with a stout molar tooth at their base. Eyes generally large, transversal, emarginate or sinuate in front. Antenna, with eleven, rarely with only ten joints, inserted laterally in front of the eyes, under the side of the head. The coxa never contig- uous : the anterior globose, occasionally slightly transverse, their cotyloid cavities closed behind ; the intermediate often provided with trochantins ; the posterior transversal. Tarsi heteromerous ; the two front pairs with five, the hind pair with four joints ; their claws simple. Abdomen com- posed of five distinct segments, the penultimate shorter than the others. Group— OP ATRID^E. Ltgula prominent, seldom hardly visible; its paraglossae inserted laterally at its base. Maxilla uncovered, their internal lobe with a corneous hook. The apical joint of the labial palpi never triangular, that of the maxillary of variable form. Head immersed in the prothorax up to the eyes, these latter visible above ; epistome short, nearly always rounded and narrowly incised in front, lodging the labrum in the hollow, and covering the mandibles. Antenna eleven-jointed, gradually incrassated, their terminal joints perfoliate, or forming a small club. Prothorax margined laterally, hollowed in front. Scutellum small but distinct. Elytra feebly embracing the abdomen. Anterior coxse a little transversal among the greater number, the posterior of variable form. Anterior tibia very often dilated and dentate outwardly; the spurs rarely developed ; tarsi prickly or ciliated in nearly all. Projecting intercoxal process of variable width, usually parallel. Metasternum often elongated ; its episterna more or less narrow and parallel, epimera dis- tinct. Mesosternum rather broad. Mesothoracic epimera posterior and oblique. Body often winged. Syrphetodes. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875. Caput depressum ; clypeus apice truncatus ; labrum productum ; palpi maxillares elongati, labiales brevissimi ; mentum transversum ; oculi rotundati. Antenna tenues, articulis tribus ultimis clavam forman- tibus. Prothorax transversus, basi angustatus, apice profunde emargi- 352 COLEOPTERA natus. Elytra convexa, subcordata; epipleura latse, integrae. Pedes tenuati ; tibiae cylindricae, apice breviter bispinosae. Coxcz posticse sub- approximatae. The head is slightly concave between the antennae ; the latter are nearly free at the base, owing to the small size of the antennary orbits ; for the same reason the eyes preserve their rounded outline. The clypeus is rather narrowed anteriorly, and shows no trace of any line of separation from the front. The tarsi are filiform,* and the claw-joint is nearly as long as the rest together, especially of the anterior pair. 640. S. marginatUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist, September. 1875. ,S. ova/z's, fuscescens, squamis silaceis sat dense tectus ; antennis articulo tertio quam secundo duplo longiore ; clava tomentosa ; pro- thorace ingequato, apice bifido, angulis anticis acute productis, lateribus explanatis ; scutello valde transverso, fusco ; elytris prothorace latioribus, punctis parvis in seriebus irregularibus impressis, dorso tuberculis pluri- mis instructis, marginibus explanatis, transversim sulcato-punctatis ; pedibus albido variatim maculatis. Long., 5 lin. The exact habitat is unknown ; my specimens I owe to the kindness of Major Parry. 641. S. crenatUS, n.s. Body uneven, fuscous, clothed with small scale-like setae. Antenna scarcely as long as the head and thorax, setose, club not well-defined, pubescent, the third joint quite twice the length of the second. Head scarcely depressed, with moderately eleva- ted antennal orbits ; eyes transverse, somewhat truncated in front and behind ; its surface densely squamose. Thorax transverse, with expla- nated sides ; apex emarginated, with an obtuse lobe at each side of the central excision, and deeply sinuated towards the acute prominent porrected front angles (they are not bent inwards as in S. margtnatus) ; it is widest at the middle, where the sides are obtusely angulated, sinuously narrowed in front and behind, with an uneven suface, the anterior portion being depressed, so that the hinder part seems to be rather abruptly elevated ; it is clothed, like the rest of the body, with testaceous scales. Scutdlum large, very transverse. The elytra are much broader than the thorax, convex, with explanated margins, rather gradually declivous, and a good deal narrowed behind ; each elytron bears a row of three tubercles, the smallest near the base, the largest, laterally compressed, close to the posterior declivity, and other smaller ones near them ; their anterior portion is irregularly and coarsely punc- tured, the posterior more finely and regularly ; the lateral explanated spaces are divided by transverse elevations into several large cavities (eight or ten at each side), and the margins, as are those of the pro- thorax, are finely crenated. Legs squamose. Underside rugulosely sculptured and squamose. Length, 4^ lines. My specimen is from Capt. Hutton, who found it at Martyn's Bay, on the west coast of Otago. The species differs from S. margtnatus in the form of the thoracic angles, elytral sculpture, &c. OF NEW ZEALAND. 353 642. S. tubercUlicOStatum, White (Opatrum); Voy.Er.Terr., Ins., p. ii. Piceous, covered with minute obscure-testaceous scales. Head sub-quadrate, coarsely punctured and squamose. Prothorax with indistinct sculpture, which is rendered quite obsolete by its covering of scales and sponge-like matter. The elytra bear six more or less distinct longitudinal costse, all of which, except the two sutural, have five or six rounded tubercles, and many minute granular elevations. As the species does not belong to Opatrum, I have placed it with Mr. Pascoe's Syrphetodes, to which it is nearly allied. Mr. F. Bates having stated that he left this species to be dealt with by M. Miedel, of Liege, who may probably have given it a new generic name, I shall merely add such a description of its form and chief structural characters as will enable it to be identified. Antenna about as long as head and thorax, inserted in front of but quite distinct from the eyes ; they are eleven-jointed, their basal joint stout, partially concealed by the antennal orbits; second short; third elongate, rather longer than fourth and fifth conjointly ; joints four to six sub-cylindric, each a little longer than the immediately preceding one ; joints seven to ten are submoniliform, and each a little larger than its predecessor ; eleventh large, rounded. Palpi (maxillary) with a large subtriangular terminal joint. Eyes transverse, somewhat encroached upon by the antennary orbits, which are large, dilated, and curvedly prolonged anteriorly. Tibia nearly straight, armed at apex with two minute spines; the anterior tarsi moderately slender, the fifth joint about as long as the three basal ones together, the penultimate small, sub-bilobed; the posterior are four-jointed, and sub-filiform. Coxae. nearly equidistant, the front pair separated by a raised prosternal lamina. Epipleura very broad, coarsely sculptured, each near the base nearly as wide as the mesosternum, but narrowed posteriorly. The prothorax is transverse, nearly as wide as the elytra, its sides explanated and reflexed, slightly rounded behind, and curvedly nar- rowed anteriorly ; the apex is deeply emarginated, so that the front angles become prominent and acute ; the disc is transversely convex, and, owing to the reflexed margins, the space between is very concave. The elytra are sub-oblong, the sides being nearly parallel to beyond the middle and from thence rounded to the apex. Length, 6 lines. The above description corresponds with a specimen which had been sent to me by Mr. C. M. Wakefield. 643. S. decoratUS, n.s. Piceous, opaque, clothed with fine fer- ruginous scales ; these latter are very dense along the elytral suture near the apex, but leave quite nude a large concave conspicuous space on each side of the posterior declivity ; antennae red, setose, their three terminal joints covered with very fine yellow pubescence ; labrum, palpi, and tarsi red ; legs squamose. Prothorax transverse, tri-sinuate in front, the anterior angles pro- longed to the eyes; its sides are obtusely dilated in the middle, scarcely curvedly narrowed anteriorly and somewhat sinuously behind, with rectangular posterior angles resting on the base of the elytra ; its w ii 354 COLEOPTERA base almost truncate and adapted to that of the elytra ; the disc is a little convex, apparently impunctate and destitute of distinct elevations. Scutellum strongly transversal. The elytra are considerably broader than the thorax, and their form to beyond the hind thighs is sub-quadrate, from thence they are abruptly declivous and narrowed, so that the apical portion becomes triangular ; their shoulders are oblique, the sides uneven ; their surface bears many large punctiform impressions, which on the bare apical spots become fine and regular, there are a few irregular rounded elevations on the disc, but near the deflexed apical portion the elevations are arranged in transverse rows. Under-side squamose; the intermediate and posterior coxcz about equi-distant, but more approximated than the anterior. In one example the squamosity is dully coloured, the other two, here and there, are variegated with yellow scales. Length, 4 lines ; breadth, 2j. I found three specimens at Parua, near Whangarei. Paraphylax. Nov. Gen. Mentum sub-quadrate, narrowed towards its base, sinuated in front. Labrum transversal, prominent, a little rounded in front, and separated from the forehead by a membraneous space. Head nearly plane, immersed up to the eyes, epistome truncate ; eyes vertical, prominent, coarsely facetted, rounded behind, emarginated in front. Maxillary palpi long, robust, the labial short ; the former with a small penultimate joint, the apical stout, sub-ovate, not at all securiform. Antenna as long as head and thorax, eleven-jointed, setose, inserted at the sides of the head in cavities just in front of the eyes ; they are robust, their basal joint is stout, its exposed part a little longer than the short second joint ; the third is decidedly shorter than the fourth and fifth united, but longer than any of the others ; fourth similar in form to the third, joints five to eight are about equal, longer than broad, each smaller than the fourth, joints nine to eleven form a not very distinct rather laxly articulated club, the last being obtusely rounded, the preceding two obconical. Prothorax transversal, sub- contiguous to the elytra, uneven, transversely convex, narrowed in front and behind, emarginate at each side of the apex, sub-truncate at the base. Scutellum depressed, concealed. Elytra deeply emarginate at the base, with oblique shoulders, so that the bases of the thorax and elytra are of about equal width, they are sub-quadrate, with the sides abruptly bent inwards, so that their epipleurse are very narrow, but entire, they are suddenly deflexed and narrowed behind, the apex lobate. Legs moderate, femora a little dilated, anterior tibia arcuated, all obliquely narrowed towards and bispinose at the apex ; tarsi narrow, the basal joint of the front pair nearly as long as the second and third, fifth elongate and nearly as long as the preceding four ; hispid, with simple claws. OF NEW ZEALAND. 355 Prosternal process plane, broad, truncated behind, where it is pro- longed laterally as far as the outer edge of the coxae ; metasternum short ; abdomen with five ventral segments, the first obtusely produced so that the hind coxae are as widely separate as the middle pair, but not so far apart as the anterior. 644. P. squamig'er, n.s. This insect, in its natural state, is so covered with matter, fine elongate scales and setae, that its true form and sculpture can hardly be seen; when denuded, it seems rather shining, of a dark reddish-chestnut colour, with the tarsi, palpi, and antennae dark red, the colour of the basal joints of the latter is, however, a good deal obscured by their covering ; the body bears fine obscure yellow scales and coarse erect setse, the legs are ciliated, and the antennae are clothed with similar setae. The head and thorax are impunctate, the elytra bear rows of distinct but not coarse punctures. The head is of nearly uniform level, apparently free from depressions of any kind; the prothorax is broader than long, with irregularly rounded sides, the disc is considerably elevated, so that the sides appear somewhat explanate, the surface uneven, with a transverse depression behind the middle extending from each side margin to the disc ; when undenuded, 'as before stated, the sculpture is invisible, the apex is emarginated at each side behind the eyes, and the central and most elevated part seems porrected ; the scutellum inconspicuous; the elytra, when the insect is just captured, appear closely applied to the thorax, and seem somewhat tubercular towards the sides and apex, but when deprived of their covering it is found that such is not really the case, the deep basal emargination is not adapted to the base of the thorax, and the surface though a little uneven is without tubercles ; the shoulders are obliquely narrowed to the width of the thorax, the middle portion is wider and quadrate in form, and they are abruptly deflexed and narrowed behind, so that the apex forms a distinct lobe ; the suture is considerably depressed towards the scutellum. The under surface is of the same colour as the upper, with dense squamosity. Length, 3 lines ; breadth, if. I found several specimens in a decayed fungus in the forest at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. 645. P. varius, n.s. This species, in its general form, so closely resembles the preceding one that it will be unnecessary to recapitulate what has been written concerning it ; the antenna have rather shorter joints, the third, particularly, is relatively smaller, so that it is not much, though distinctly enough, larger than the contiguous ones, they are setose, but the three terminal joints are rather nude, their colour is dark red. The last joint of the maxillary /tf^z is proportionally stouter ; the prothorax is more contracted posteriorly, and its disc more abruptly elevated and porrected in front, thus giving the sides a more dilated aspect ; the scutellar region is similarly depressed, and the elytral sculpture consists of rows of punctures, the head and thorax being smooth as in P. squamiger. 356 COLEOPTERA The ground-colour is deep castaneous, but it is densely covered with fuscous matter, erect setae, and fine pale yellow scales, these give the insect a variegated aspect, the pallid squamosity predominates on the sides of the thorax and the scutellum, but is evenly distributed over the elytra, especially behind the base ; the legs are variegated with the castaneous ground-colour, infuscate patches, and greyish setae. Length, 2-2J lines; breadth, ij-ij. I found two examples adhering to the under-side of a log on Mount Manaia, Whangarei Harbour. 646. P. VOlutithorax, n.s. Body oblong, elliptical, convex, shining when denuded of its covering, piceous, the tibiae, tarsi, and antennae obscure red. Antenna pubescent, inserted in front of the eyes, free, so that the whole of the basal joint is exposed, the third joint nearly as long as but more slender than the first, eighth smaller than the seventh, tenth large, transverse, eleventh large, rounded. Head with large punctiform impressions in front, its vertex covered with small tubercular elevations. Prothorax with a transverse depression on the middle and rather distantly and finely punctured ; its sides are rounded, so that an evident gap is left between them and the shoulders of the elytra ; the disc is convex, slopes laterally, and the sides being greatly elevated and reflexed leave large channels. Scutellum sub- triangular. Elytra sub-quadrate, convex, abruptly deflexed and nar- rowed posteriorly, so that the apex is somewhat trigonal, the sides also are deflexed ; they are most elevated behind, and therefore seem depressed towards the base, their shoulders are prominent but not acute, and a little reflexed, so that they form a compressed tubercle; they have interrupted rows of large punctures, and on each an oblique row of tubercular elevations near the middle, with others behind ; they are sparingly clothed with yellowish scales. The tibia bear externally a row of coarse setae. Length, 2\ lines ; breadth, ij. I found one specimen adhering to the under side of a log on Mount Manaia, Whangarei Harbour; it was then covered with sappy matter which concealed its sculpture. It exhibits the following structural characters : — Eyes sub-lunate, transverse ; last joint of the maxillary palpi short, ovate, obtuse at apex ; antenna eleven-jointed, club tri-articulate, but with the ninth joint rather small, though larger than the eighth, they are as long as the head and thorax ; thorax transverse, apex sub-truncate, base excised at each side, the sides rounded and rolled up, so that they are a little more elevated than the disc ; tibia compressed, bi-spinose at apex ; tarsi short, narrow, the apical joint of the two front pairs as long as the four basal ones, of which the first is rather the longest, the posterior four-jointed, the basal joint not quite as long as the last. I hope to find another specimen that I may make a more thorough examination of the head with the view of making a new generic name for the insect. OF NEW ZEALAND. 357 Group— TRACHYSCELIDJE. Under-mentum slightly hollowed, provided with a short peduncle. Ligula prominent ; its paraglossse inserted at its base near the sides. Maxillae, uncovered, their inner lobe furnished with a corneous hook. Last joint of all the palpi never securiform. Head of variable form, more or less immersed in the prothorax. Antenna generally very short, eleven-jointed, partly perfoliate and moniliform. Prothorax more or less emarginated anteriorly, margined laterally. Scutellum distinct. Elytra slightly embracing the abdomen; epipleural folds straight and entire. Anterior coxes cylindrical ; the posterior strongly transversal, almost contiguous to the elytra. TibicR rough, the anterior widened, dentate or sinuate externally ; the spurs of all distinct and rather long ; tarsi rough. Projecting intercoxal process of the abdomen triangular. Metathoracic episterna narrow, parallel ; epimera distinct. Mesothoracic epimera external and posterior. Body apterous or winged. Chaerodes, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 12. Head small, wider than long ; antenna twelve-jointed, first joint thickest, oblong, second joint very small, almost concealed, third joint rounded, fourth to ninth joints close together, somewhat cup-shaped, gradually larger, three terminal joints wide cup-shaped, nearly equal in size ; thorax transverse, very convex across, sides rounded, somewhat angulated at the side behind; scutellum very small; elytra ovato-quadrate, sharp-pointed at the end, much arched ; legs strong ; anterior tibia some- what flattened, deeply sinuated on the outside and ending in a longish blunt lobe ; front tarsi with five hairy joints, the terminal widest ; tarsi of middle legs with five somewhat elongated joints, the basal the largest ; hind tarsi with four somewhat cylindrical joints, the basal largest and thickest; tibiae of middle and hind legs with two blunt spines at the end. 647. C. trachyscelides, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 12. Pale-yellowish, thickly punctured; two large obscure spots on thorax; the greater part of disc of elytra with small obscure spots, in some specimens confluent ; tibia of middle and hind legs at the end thickly covered with short somewhat rufous bristles. Length, 3! lines. Wellington. NOTE. — The head is so sculptured as to be rugose, not punctate ; the thorax is rugosely punctured, and its punctation more or less con- fluent ; the sculpture of the elytra consists of rather small punctures, but not smaller than those of the thorax, with strongly wrinkled very irregular elevations, ^ht prosternal process is narrow and arched ; the middle coxa are almost contiguous, the interval being quite linear ; whilst the posterior are more widely separated by the flattened process of the basal abdominal segment. Labrum prominent, emarginated in front. Epistome somewhat depressed but distinct, short and transverse. 358 COLEOPTERA Last joint of the maxillary /a^to* securiform, but not greatly dilated. The species is four lines long by two and a third broad. 648. 0. IsetllS, n.s. This species is very similar to the preceding, but is much smaller, more shining, and differently sculptured. The colour is pale-testaceous, the elytra are variegated with dark fuscous irregular spots, and there are two suffused pale-brown spots on the thorax. The head has a transverse impression behind, is rather remo- tely and not at all rugosely punctured, with the epistome somewhat reflexed in front. The thorax is rather finely and distantly punctured. Scutellum large, and, except along the base, quite smooth. The elytra are irregularly punctured and seldom rugose, and are ciliated with long slender hairs. The legs resemble those of the other species, being pilose, coarsely sculptured and inflated. Length, z\ \ breadth, i J lines. I found this species at Tairua. 649. C. Concolor, Sharp ; Entom. Mon. Mag., August, 1878, p. 8 1. Rotundato-ovalis, convexus, fere unicolor, pallide testaceus, subnitidus ; pedibus posterioribus minus incrassatis. Long., 6J mm. ; lat., 4§ mm. Though excessively similar to C. trachyscelides, White, I think this is a distinct species ; in C. trachyscelides, unicolorous unspotted forms are rare, whereas in C. concolor I have not seen a spotted individual, though I have received two or three dozen specimens ; C. concolor is only about half the size of White's species, and has the legs much thinner, and there seems to be scarcely any difference in the intermediate tarsi of the two sexes, whereas in C. trachyscelides, $ , the middle tarsi are much dilated. Sent by Professor Hutton, in numbers, from Otago. Phycosecis. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875. Caput transversum, deflectum. Antenna longiusculae, i i-articulatse, articulo basali ampliato, secundo subelongato, tertio breviore, duobus ultimis conjunctim globosis, intermediis transversis. Oculi prominuli, liberi. Palpi maxillares articulo ultimo ovato. Prothorax antice pro- ductus, lateribus ciliatus, basi rotundatus. Elytra modice convexa, subrotundata. Tibia anticse subtrigonatae, apice inermes, omnes extus denticulato-ciliatse ; torr/lineares, antici liberi, articulo ultimo majusculo. In the rounded base of the prothorax, in contact only with the elytra in its middle portion, this genus agrees with Hyocis ; but the globose two-jointed club of the antennae, the last joint being very small, differen- tiates it from all the other genera of its sub-family. The genus contains four species, two only inhabiting New Zealand ; the other two are from Australia. One of the species, and probably all, like many others of the Phaleriince, is found on the sea-shore under Algae. OF NEW ZEALAND. 359 650. P. diSCOidea, Pascoe: Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875. P. breviter ovata, nigra, elytris vel totis pallide ochraceis vel nigris, ssepissime in medio plus minusve nigris, squamulis minutis albis rare adspersa ; fronte longitudinaliter sulcata ; antennis fuscis ; pro- thorace sparse punctate, antice leviter granulate ; elytris sat rude seriatim punctatis, singulis in medio seriebus irregulariter dispositis ; corpore infra fusco, sparse punctulato ; pedibus sub-setulosis, femoribus tarsisque dilute fuscis, tibiis ochraceis. Long., ij lin. Waikato (Capt. Hutton). A variable species in regard to the colouration of the elytra. NOTE. — The habitat must be understood to be the sea-coast near the river; I found it on the opposite coast, but not always amongst Algse. 651. P. atomaria, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875. P. breviter ovata, nigra, squamulis albis sparse irrorata, antennis pedibusque piceis ; fronte minus sulcata ; prothorace pone medium latiore, punctis sparsis singulis squama repletis ; elytris sub-rotundatis, haud seriatim punctatis, punctis singulis squamulam albam elongatam erectam gerentibus ; corpore infra pedibusque sparse albo-setosulis. Long., ij lin. The silvery white small erect scales dotting the elytra will, inter alia, readily distinguish this species from the preceding. Great Barrier Island ; Kaikarua (Capt. Hutton). Actizeta. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875. Caput trans versum, antice rotundatum. Antennce validiusculae, u- articulatae, articulis duobus basalibus ampliatis, sequalibus, tertio minore, cseteris ad octavum valde transversis, gradatim incrassatis, tribus ultimis clavam oblongarn formantibus. Oculi liberi. Palpi maxillares articulo ultimo breviter subcylindrico. Prothorax transversus, convexus, lateri- bus haud ciliatus, basi rotundatus, antice late emarginatus. Elytra breviter obovata, prothorace vix latiora. Tibia anticae dilatatae, extus profunde emarginatte, lobo elongate terminate, angulo interiore spinis duabus instructo ; tarsi lineares, antici liberi, intermedii et postici elongati. There are two species of this genus; one, A. ammobioides, the type, is like Ammobius rufus, and is about the same size, apparently scaleless ; but I suspect when perfectly fresh it is otherwise ; the second species, A. albata, is a pretty little insect clothed with close-set white scales having a somewhat varnished gloss, but generally marked with a few dark more or less indistinct spots. All the tibiae are armed at the inte- rior angle of the apex with two long spines. 652. A. ammobioides, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Septem- ber, 1875. A. ovalis, castaneo-fusca, subtilissime crebre punctulata ; antennis ferrugineis, clava articulis bene determinatis ; prothorace trans- 3^0 COLEOPTERA verso, basi in medio canaliculate et bifoveata ; elytris striatopunctatis, striis secundo tertioque subflexuosis, interstitiis parum convexis ; corpore infra sparse punctate ; pedibus colore dilutiore ; tibiis setulosis. Long., ij-ij lin. Great Barrier Island (Capt Hutton). 653. A. albata, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875. A. ovata, nigra, squamis albis, aliquando maculatim nigrescentibus, dense tecta ; antennis brevioribus : clava articulis arete contiguis ; capite prothoraceque rarissime punctatis, hoc fortiter transverso, basi in medio impressa ; elytris striatis, striis subflexuosis, interstitiis rarissime uniseriatim punctulatis ; corpore infra pedibusque ferrugineis, squamis albis adspersis. Long., ij-if lin. Waikato (Capt. Hutton). In most specimens there is a dark round blotch on the middle of each elytron, and vestiges of two or three smaller spots on the prothorax. NOTE. — Both species, I have no doubt, are denizens of the sea- beach ; I found two of A. albata at Tairua, and one at Marsden Point, Auckland, amongst shell-sand, where it is extremely difficult to detect them. Group— DIAPERHX3E. Labial palpi strongly separated at their base. Inner lobe of the maxillce unarmed. Last joint of the maxillary palpi variable. Mandi- bles bifid at their extremity. Labrum generally prominent. Head short, immersed in the prothorax as far as the hind margin of the eyes ; epistome separated from the forehead by a furrow, very short, rounded or truncated anteriorly. Eyes transversal, more or less thick. Antenna of variable form, perfoliated. Prothorax as wide as the elytra at the base, narrowed and emarginated in front. Scutellum rather large. Elytra feebly embracing the body. Anterior coxa cylindrical and trans- versal; tibial spurs obsolete ; tarsi finely villose underneath. Projecting intercoxal process short, acutely triangular. Metasternum elongate, its episterna parallel, or gradually narrowed behind, its epimera distinct. Mesosternum very often furcate, its branches divergent, and partly receiving the prosternal process. Mesothoracic epimera rather wide. Body winged. Menimus. Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., Sept., 1876. Antennce breves, crass se, clavatae, lo-articulatae. Oculi parvi, vel minuti. Tarsi subtus longius setosi, posteriores articulo basali haud elongato. Last joint of maxillary/tf$>2 securiform. Eyes small or very minute. Thorax strongly margined at the sides, and with the hind angles very acutely adapted to the lateral margin of the elytra. Prosternum with a OF NEW ZEALAND. 361 process projecting backwards and meeting the front of the metasternum, there being no process of the mesosternum to receive it. Middle and hind coxae slightly separated. Epipleura of elytra rather broad and accurately fitted to the sides of the breast and hind-body. Tibia rather slender, unarmed, the apical spurs minute. Tarsi moderately long and slender, furnished beneath with rather long but scanty hairs, the basal joint of the hind tarsi stout or moderately long. This genus seems to me to find a fitting place in the Diaperides of Lacordaire, near Diaperis and Scaphidema, from both of which the characters above mentioned readily distinguish it. I sent some speci- mens to Mr. F. Bates, who returned them as quite unknown, and expressed a doubt as to whether they belonged to the Heteromera ; I think, however, that when he has had an opportunity of examining the characters, he will probably be of my opinion. NOTE. — The following arrangement of the species has been adopted in order to facilitate their recognition, though it might have been pre- ferable to have used either M. oblongus or M. crassus as the typical form, instead of that employed by Dr. Sharp. 654. M. bates!, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., Sept., 1876. Ovalis, sat convexus, sat nitidus, nudus, piceus, antennis pedibusque rufis ; vage punctatus ; oculis mediocribus ; tarsorum posticorum articulo basali sequentibus duobus eequali. Long, corp., 4^ mm. ; lat, 2j mm. Antenna one mm. in length, reddish, stout, much thickened to the extremity, basal joint much concealed by the side of the head and projecting but little beyond it, second and third joints short, fourth, fifth, and sixth short, not so long as broad, seventh broader than sixth, eight to tenth forming a loosely articulated club, the eighth and ninth transverse, the tenth scarcely so broad as they are, rounded, and about as long as broad. Head distinctly and moderately sparingly punctured, not much shining. Thorax rather strongly transverse, the sides con- siderably narrowed towards the front, but scarcely curved, the surface rather shining and finely and sparingly punctured. Scutellum short and broad, finely punctured. Elytra pitchy, with the extremity paler, rather finely and not closely punctured, the punctation irregular, but some- times forming the rudiments of striae. I have three specimens of this species, which were sent from Auck- land by Mr. Lawson, and I also received the species from Captain Broun, and returned it to him as unknown to me. I have named this species in honour of Mr. F. Bates, to whom I am indebted for some information on New Zealand Heteromera. 655. M. puncticeps, n.s. This species is nearly allied to M. batesi, but of a more oblong-oval form, rather more parallel sided, with a less transverse thorax, rather larger and more prominent eyes. Antenna nearly nude, of a shining reddish colour, the three terminal joints large, the seventh but little larger than the sixth, only about half as broad as eighth. Head nearly as wide as the apex of the thorax, muzzle slightly x ii 362 COLEOPTERA elongated, the forehead with a few large but shallow punctures, the punctation of the posterior portion coarse and rather close, but much less distinct behind the eyes. Prothorax convex, transverse, nearly nude ; the sides a little rounded, with slightly reflexed lateral margins ; the base not truly truncate, nearly so in the middle, with a wide but not deep sinuation towards each side ; the surface is distinctly and rather closely punctured, more so than in the typical species, but not so coarsely as the head, the punctation becoming obsolete on the dorsal line. Scutellum broadly triangular and punctulated. Elytra obovate, convex, a little wider in the middle than the thorax, and gradually rounded posteriorly ; their surface is as coarsely punctured as the head, the punctation somewhat coufluent, so as to present an almost rugose aspect, and there are a few fine short hairs disposed chiefly near the margins. The body is not very shining, duller than the preceding one, of an infuscate-red colour, lighter on the margins, the head fuscous, and the legs yellowish-red. Apex of tibia distinctly spinose ; tarsi with an elongate apically-incrassated terminal joint and rather strong claws. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, scarcely i line. Described from one example found at Parua forest, Whangarei Harbour. 656. M. OblongUS, n.s. Somewhat similar to the preceding two ; more oblong and less convex than the first, not so much narrowed posteriorly, with smaller eyes than the second, very much the same as those of M. batesi, and with the antennae more nearly resembling those of the typical form. Head very finely and not very closely punctured ; the forehead with a few larger distant punctures and duller than the vertex, owing to its dense but very minute punctation; the antennal orbits are a little prolonged towards the shining piceous vertex, so that there are two smooth slightly elevated oblique lines in front of the eyes. The thorax is transverse, as much elevated as the elytra, not much narrowed anteriorly, with slightly rounded sides ; its surface is apparently smooth, yet it exhibits on a close examination a fine not very dense punctation, finer and closer than in M. batesi, the base nearly truncate. Scutellum rather broad, punctulated, with indistinct sutures. Elytra obovate, convex, with a somewhat flattened disc ; the sides are parallel to the middle, which is not obviously wider than the base ; they are very feebly striated, the striae are punctured, but not coarsely, and the inter- vening spaces also are punctured, the punctation of the third interstice more distant than that of the others. Hind tibia straight, the others somewhat arcuated ; tarsi stout, claws moderate. The body is of a moderately shining pitchy-red, the side margins and antennae pale reddish. The antennae and legs are more or less finely pubescent, and there are a few fine hairs on the elytra. Length, nearly 2 lines ; breadth, -f-. I found this species near Whangarei Harbour. 657. M. C86CUS, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., Sept, 1876. Oblongo- ovalis, sat convexus, nitidus, nudus ; elytris tantum obsolete punctatis ; OF NEW ZEALAND. 363 oculis minutis ; prosterni processu apice depressiusculo, minus producto. Long, corp., 2\ mm. At first sight this would be thought a pale form of M. crassus, but examination shows it to be very different. The head is distinctly punctured, but the thorax is shining and impunctate, and the sculpture of the elytra consists only of some rows of very obsolete punctures. The form of the prosternal process and the abortive eyes will readily lead to the recognition of this species. Four specimens were recently sent me from Tairua by Captain Broun. NOTE. — In my four remaining specimens, the thorax is darkest in colour, and is very finely and remotely punctured, and the elytral punctation is distinct. 658. M. crinaliS, n.s. This form is intermediate between M. batesi and M. crassus ; being shorter and relatively broader than the former, more oblong and less convex than the latter, and may be at once distinguished from either by the differences of sculpture and clothing. Head coarsely but not very closely punctured ; eyes moder- ate. Thorax rather large, transverse, convex, narrowed and a little rounded from behind the middle, at which point it is widest, and from thence sinuated towards the hind angles ; its surface bears a moderately coarse but not close or deep punctation, which is more remote and nearly obsolete on the dorsal space, so that it seems quite smooth. Scutellum punctate. Elytra obovate, moderately convex, not much more elevated than the thorax, but wider than it, the lateral margins projecting beyond the posterior angles of the thorax (a character not observable in the other species known to me) ; they are scarcely striated, the moderately coarse punctures are arranged in lines, and the interstices bear a more or less distinct punctation. The body is of a moderately shining pitchy-red, and the legs and antennae are reddish. The body is clothed with fine pallid hairs. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, nearly i line. I found two examples at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 659. M. CraSSUS, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., Sept., 1876. Breviter ovalis, sat nitidus, nudus, nigro-piceus, elytrorum apice, antennis, pedibusque dilutioribus ; vage punctatus, elytris parcius sub-punctato- striatis. Long, corp., 3 mm. Closely allied to M. batesi, but much smaller, and with the elytra shorter and more convex, and their punctation more sparing, and more distinctly arranged in lines ; the general characters are, however, very similar to those of that species. This species was also sent by Mr. Lawson from Auckland. 660. M. dllbius, n.s. This species is quite of the same form as M. crassus, so far as I can judge by its description, but may be at once • identified by its larger size and the different punctation of the elytra. 364 COLEOPTERA The body is convex, rather broad and comparatively short ; the head and thorax are shining piceous, sometimes olivaceous, the elytra are piceous but reddish, the side margins and apex of elytra paler, the antennae are reddish and the legs testaceous, sometimes pellucid. Head very finely punctured. Thorax convex, transverse, the sides nearly straight, but a little rounded and narrowed anteriorly, its hind angles just about the same width as the humeral angles ; its surface is so very finely punctured that it seems quite smooth and shining. Elytra rather short, obovate, rather convex, widest in front of the middle and considerably narrowed posteriorly ; their whole surface is more or less finely and irregularly punctured, without the least disposition to assume the form of lines, being even less distinctly arranged in rows than in M. batesi. Length, nearly 2 lines ; breadth, i \. M. batesi, according to my scale, is rather more than two lines in length by one in breadth. I found several individuals of this species in the forests near Whan- garei Harbour. 66 1. M. ObSCUruS, n.s. Allied to the two preceding species. Sub-ovate, convex, rather short and broad, sparingly pubescent, the pallid hairs chiefly disposed on the head and thorax, of a rather dull fuscous colour, antennae reddish, and legs testaceous-brown. Head distinctly and rather closely punctured ; eyes comparatively prominent. Thorax rather large but transverse, the sides somewhat rounded and narrowed anteriorly but nearly straight behind; the surface is finely and remotely punctured. Scutellum transversely-triangular and punctulate. The elytra are broader than the thorax, their sides nearly straight as far as the middle, from thence rounded and almost acuminate at apex ; their sculpture is ill-defined, they are almost impunctate, with a few obsolete longitudinal lines ; but my specimens are covered with some sappy matter, which I found extremely difficult to remove, so their sculpture may be more distinct, though I do not think so. Length, ii lines by f. I found three examples near Whangarei Heads. 662. M. thoracicus, n.s. This distinct species will be easily recognized by its small size, and elliptical-oblong form. Head large and punctulated. Thorax large, transverse, its sides considerably rounded, base and apex of about equal width, in its widest part quite as broad as the elytra, leaving an obvious gap between the sides and shoulders of the elytra ; its surface at first sight might be pronounced impunctate, but on a careful inspection minute punctures may be perceived; it is larger in proportion to the elytra than in any of the described species. The elytra are obovate-elongate, the sides consequently are but little rounded, though rather narrow at the apex ; their sculpture consists of shallow punctures, which can scarcely be said to assume any regular form, yet there are some fuscous discoidal lines which might be mistaken for the rudiments of striae. OF NEW ZEALAND. 365 The three terminal joints of the antenna are large, nearly as long as the other seven conjointly, the seventh articulation is not very percep- tibly larger than the sixth, so that joints one to seven increase very gradually in bulk. The eyes are quite obsolete. The insect is of a moderately shining pale reddish-chestnut colour. Length, i£ line. I found my unique specimen near Whangarei Heads. Group— ULOMID^E. Internal lobe of the maxilla sometimes unarmed, occasionally fur- nished with a corneous hook. Labial palpi rather strongly separated at their base. Last joint of the palpi of variable form. Mandibles bifid at their extremity. Labrum generally completely exposed. Head nearly always very short, with a neck, immersed in the prothorax ; its epistome widely truncated at a little distance from the antennal insertion. Eyes variable. Antenna generally partly perfoliated, thickening gradually or terminating in a club of three or four joints. Prothorax of variable form, slightly wider than the elytra at the base. Scutellum very seldom indistinct. Elytra feebly embracing the body. Legs short ; front coxa transversal among nearly all ; the trochantins of the interme- diate rarely visible ; spurs of the tibiae short but distinct : tarsi slightly villose underneath, their terminal joint larger than the preceding taken together. Projecting intercoxal process triangular or lanceolate, never very wide. Metasternum elongate ; its episterna narrow, parallel, or gradually narrowed behind ; epimera distinct. Body winged. Uloma. (Megerle) L. Redtenb. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,/. 332. Mentum variable ; ligula emarginate ; labial palpi with a more or less triangular, seldom oval, terminal joint ; that of the maxillary securi- form ; labrum short, entire, with rounded angles. Head broadly ovate, joined to thorax by a neck ; epistome truncated or sinuate in front ; eyes narrow, transversal, not dilated above. Antenna short, not so long as head and thorax, robust, gradually incrassated ; the fourth joint rather shorter than its predecessors, joints five to ten more or less trans- versal, eleventh rounded. Prothorax transverse, sub-quadrate, the sides rounded, moderately convex, base bisinuated, apex emarginate. Elytra oblong, parallel, rarely ovate, rather wider than thorax, the base arcuated, furrowed ; their epipleurae attenuate posteriorly. Legs short ; femora robust, compressed ; the anterior and sometimes the intermediate tibia somewhat triangular, arcuated, and strongly toothed externally; tarsi moderately pilose underneath, the basal joint of the four posterior more or less elongated. Abdominal intercoxal process triangular, rather nar- row ; process of mesosternum sloping, sub- triangular, with elevated edges ', prosternal process arched. Body smooth. The male may be distinguished from the female by a rounded depression near the front of the thorax. 366 LCOLEOPTERA NOTE. — The genus Prioscelida, White (Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. nj, judging from his descriptions, generic and specific, appears to me to be but another name for Uloma. I have carefully examined what I believe to be his Prioscelida tenebrionoides, but have failed to detect any characters that would justify the retention of his genus. 663. U. (Prioscelida) tenebripnoides, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. n. Body moderately shining piceous, with the under- side paler, and the legs, antennae, and palpi reddish. The antenna have a stout basal joint, the second is about as large as the fourth, third moderately elongate, joints four to six about equal, the latter a little larger than the fifth ; seven to ten transverse, considerably larger than their predecessors ; eleventh transverse but rounded, and the last seven with yellow pubescence, and loosely articulated. Head short and broad, rounded, with the epistome slightly emarginated in front, and, in the males, with two or more rounded elevations ; there is a transverse im- pression behind the eyes ; the surface, except near the eyes, is quite impunctate, but in the females the head is punctulated throughout. The prothorax is subconical, moderately convex, rounded anteriorly, with the lateral rims somewhat thickened near the base ; its surface is punc- tulated, and there are some more or less distinct depressions along the base ; in the males it is broader, and has a rounded depression in front. Scutellum finely punctulated. Elytra oblong, transversely convex, their shoulders prominent, sides margined, nearly parallel, yet a little widened posteriorly ; each bears a scutellar, and eight not very strongly punctured striae, the marginal is abbreviated, the second to seventh are united posteriorly in pairs, and the interstices are nearly plane. The anterior tibia are comparatively slender at the base, and from thence curved and dilated, and armed externally with a row of short teeth, variable in number and development even in the same sex ; the intermediate bear a double row of smaller teeth, and the posterior are simple. The basal and apical joints of the hind tarsi are elongate and about equal, the second and third are short and nearly alike. The breast is more or less punctured, and the abdomen somewhat rugulose longitudinally. Length, 6 ; breadth, 2\ lines. The above description of insects in my collection, obtained in several different localities, corresponds with White's Prioscelida tenebrionoides, and the Uloma nitens of Redtenbacher. I have discarded White's generic name, but retained the specific one, and this, I hope, will end the confusion that has hitherto existed. Apthora. Bates. Body oblong, transversely convex ; head rounded, immersed up to the eyes ; labrum transverse, slightly rounded in front; last joint of maxillary palpi securiform ; eyes transverse, moderately facetted. Antenna robust, inserted in large cavities at the sides in front of the OF NEW ZEALAND. 367 eyes, shorter than head and thorax, compactly articulated, with a three- jointed club, the exposed part of the basal joint as long as the second, joints three to eight decrease in length, but become more transverse, ninth and tenth transversal, eleventh obtusely rounded. Prothorax transversal, widely margined laterally, gradually rounded towards the front, apex emarginate, base slightly and obtusely lobed in the middle, and sinuated towards the sub-acute hind angles. Scutellum transverse, narrowed in front. Elytra oblong, rather widely margined near the shoulders and apex. Legs robust, rather short ; tibia compressed, and dilated towards the apex, where they are armed with two stout spurs ; tarsi stout, cylindrical, first joint of the front pairs stout, joints two to four not much longer than fifth, the posterior four-jointed, first and last joints nearly equal in length. I have not seen the original description, the above will lead to the recognition of the species. 664. A. ruflpes, Bates. Shining, nude, pitchy-red, sometimes blackish, the side margins, legs, and antennae red, the latter pubescent. Head finely punctured, the suture of the epistome nearly straight ; prothorax finely punctured, a little depressed along its base, front angles blunt; it is closely applied to the elytra, and narrowed anteriorly; elytra sub-parallel, slightly wider than thorax, each with a scutellar and eight fine punctured striae, the interstices nearly plane and punctulated, the sculpture, however, becomes indistinct towards the apex. Tibice punctate, produced outwardly at the apex, the intermediate spinose on the outer edge. Length, 2\ ; breadth, i£ line. NOTE. — The species, I believe, was described by Mr. F. Bates, F.L.S., and discovered by Mr. C. M. Wakefield. I found two or three specimens at Tairua, and sent some to Dr. Sharp as representing a new genus of this group, and he informed me that the specimens belonged to this species. The superficial description given is taken from a specimen in my collection. Group— HELEIDJE. Labial palpi strongly separated at their base. Inner lobe of the maxilla furnished, or not, with a horny hook. Last joint of the maxil- lary palpi strongly securiform. Mandibles bifid at the extremity. Head short, sunk in the thorax as far as the eyes ; epistome quadrate, seldom narrowed anteriorly, separated from the forehead by an arcuated furrow. Antenna rather slender, their three basal joints elongate, the following obconical, the three, four, or five last moniliform, perfoliated, forming an indistinct club. Prothorax emarginate in front, foliaceous laterally (as well as the elytra) in the greater number. Scutellum large, curvi- linearly triangular. Anterior coxa cylindrical, transversal ; tibia of the same pair nearly always terminated by a single calcar, the others by two short, and, in general, rather robust spurs ; tarsi ciliated or pubescent below. Intercoxal process variable. Metasternum of variable length ; COLEOPTERA its episterna narrow and parallel ; epimera distinct. Mesothoracic epimera rather broad. Cilibe. Latr. ; De Breme, Mon. d. Cossyph., part \., p. 37 ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,p. 349. Head immersed in prothorax up to the eyes ; the latter sometimes free ; gradually narrowed, strongly emarginated in front. Epistome not distinct from the forehead. Eyes straight, narrowed in the middle, very little prolonged on the forehead. Antenna generally longer than the thorax, their three last joints sub-globular, perfoliated, forming an indistinct club. Prothorax transversal, regularly rounded, narrowed in front and behind, its apex semicircularly excised, its base contiguous to the elytra and feebly bisinuated. Elytra oblong, narrowed posteriorly ; their epipleura rather straight. Legs long ; tibia with two unequal spurs. Prosternal process prominent, the mesosternal concave in front, with an intercoxal process, triangular, from the abdomen. Body oblong, moderately convex. 665. C. Opacula, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Somewhat broadly oval, but little convex ; brownish-black, the elytra usually with a tinge of dark chocolate- (or purplish) brown ; subopaque. Head and prothorax finely and very closely punctured, the interstices (except on the epistoma and disc of prothorax) a little elevated and reticulate ; epistoma broadly truncated in front, the angles rounded, the suture strongly marked at each side : prothorax deeply arcuately (some- times slightly sinuously) emarginate in front ; front angles prominent, subacute, slightly convergent ; base more or less strongly bisinuate-emar- ginate ; the hind angles more or less produced, acute, directed behind or sometimes a little outwardly, reposing on the shoulders of the elytra ; sides gradually narrowing in a slight curve from base to apex, sometimes ( ? ?) subparallel from the base to a little beyond the middle, thence rapidly curvedly narrowed to the apex : usually they are very slightly sinuous in front of the hind angles ; disc very moderately convex, lateral margins rather broadly expanded, a little reflexed or concave, and un- equally thickened at the edges ; base and apex more or less distinctly margined or thickened at each side, sometimes throughout at the apex ; a more or less distinct, transverse, angulate impression at each side of the middle, close to the basal margin ; scutellum transversely curvilinearly triangular, closely punctured : elytra more or less sinuate-truncate (and a little wider than base of prothorax) at the base ; a space, more or less open, between the base of the elytra and base of prothorax ; sides very slightly rounded, more or less gradually narrowed from the middle to the apex ; expanded lateral margins wide, reflexed or concave, transversely and somewhat reticulately rugose-punctate, and studded with small granules ; disc closely, finely, and rather uniformly punctured, the interstices (especially at the sides) a little elevated and reticulate and studded with indistinct minute granules ; a series of narrow longitudinal costse more or less indicated, and an irregular row of rugged foveae, just within the OF NEW ZEALAND. 369 expanded margin, not extending to the apex : underside brownish-black, shining, finely punctured ; flanks of prothorax more or less strongly (especially basally) longitudinally rugose, the underside of the expanded lateral margins being transversely rugose : legs dark brown, shining ;- femora finely and not closely punctured; tibia closely submuricately punctured, the anterior obliquely truncated at the outer side at apex ; hind tibiae quite straight ; tarsi and antenna reddish-brown ; joint eight of the latter subpyriform, nine and ten a little transverse, subturbinate, eleven large, broadly rounded at apex. Length, 8^-9 lines ; width of elytra, 4j-4f lines. New Zealand. There is a very great amount of individual variation in the species of this genus in the form of the prothorax (especially) and elytra, and in the amount and intensity of the punctation, &c., of their surface. In one of the three examples of the present species before me (possibly a female, as similar differences exist in individuals of the other species whereof a series has been obtained), the form is more expanded or more broadly oval, the head and prothorax are broader in proportion to their length, the sides of the latter, instead of gradually narrowing in a slight curve from base to apex, are sub-parallel to a little beyond the middle, thence rapidly curvedly narrowed to the apex ; besides the two ordinary foveae at each side of the middle, at the basal margin, there is also a broad transverse line or depression, feebly arched, sub-parallel and near to the basal margin; the elytra are broader and less narrowed behind, and the base is squarely truncated ; and the punctation on the prothorax and elytra (especially on their discs) is more open. Altogether the largest, most expanded and opaque, and least convex form in the genus. 666. C. nitidula, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Very near the preceding, and of the same form, but smaller ; the colour black ; the entire upper surface much smoother, and shining; the punc- tation finer and more open, the interstices less distinctly elevated and reticulate ; the elytra do not present the shagreened appearance seen in the preceding ; they are more, and very distinctly convex behind the middle, and consequently more abruptly declivous behind ; on the un- derside the punctation and the rugosities on the flanks of the prothorax and on the abdomen are similar but stronger ; the hind tibiae are feebly but perceptibly sinuous ; antennae, &c., as in C. opacula. In the single example of this species before me, the head is distinctly impressed on the crown; \heprothorax is gradually and slightly curvedly narrowed from base to apex ; the apex is strongly arcuately (and feebly sinuously) emarginate, the front angles prominent, subacute, and directed forwards ; the base is strongly bisinuate, the hind angles pro- minent, acute, and slightly outwardly directed ; the lateral margins are expanded (but less broadly so than in the preceding) and slightly reflexed or concave, the edges irregularly thickened, and the base and apex margined at each side only. There is a large distinct outwardly curved impression at each side the disc, extending from near the middle to the basal margin ; the scutellum is transversely curvilinearly triangular Y ii 370 COLEOPTERA and closely punctured ; the elytra are distinctly convex behind the middle, and are consequently more abruptly declivous behind than in C. opacula : the base is feebly sinuately truncated, and between it and the base of the prothorax (and the hind angles of the latter, which repose on the shoulders) there is a decided open space, as in C. opacula; the lateral margins are expanded (but less broadly so than in the preceding species) and concave, and there is the row of rugged fovese just within this margin, as in C. opacula ; the discs of the elytra also present traces of numerous narrow longitudinal costae ; the under- side and legs are of a deep brownish-black, shining ; the antenna, tarsi, and palpi are reddish brown. Length, y£ lines ; elytra, width 3!- lines. New Zealand. 667. C. OtagensiS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Very close to C. opacula, and difficult intelligibly to define in what it differs from that species ; it is, however, distinctly narrower or oblong- oval, usually smaller, paler, more convex, the base of the prothorax more closely applied to the base of the elytra, distinctly more shining, the punctation, &c., on the elytra coarser, more confluent and confused, somewhat ruggedly so at the sides; the sides of the prothorax more rounded, more incurved at the base, the median basal lobe more promi- nent ; the base, consequently, has not that appearance of being bisinuate- emarginate as is the case in C. opacula. Head closely punctured, the punctures coarsest and somewhat con- fluent on the front, between the eyes, where there are also usually two more or less marked foveate depressions ; prothorax more or less strongly transverse ; sides more or less regularly rounded, more narrowed in front than behind, always distinctly and more or less sinuously incurved before the hind angles ; apex deeply arcuate-emarginate, the angles prominent, sub-acute, and usually directed forwards ; base bisinuate, the angles more or less prominent and acute, reposing on the shoulders of the elytra, and directed backwards ; disc moderately convex, very closely (save on the centre) punctured, the interstices a little elevated, and more or less reticulate, at the sides ; a transverse depression sub-parallel and near to the base, and an angulate fovea at each side, close to the basal margin (as in $ ? of C. opacula); sides moderately expanded, the edges unequally (not uniformly) thickened ; scutellum as in C. opacula : elytra oblong-oval, base sinuate-truncated ; disc moderately convex, closely and more or less confluently punctured ; the interstices (especially at the sides) elevated, minutely granulose, reticulately confluent, sometimes assuming the form of irregular nodules, at others of small umbilicated tubercles ; the ordinary series of narrow costae and the row of fovese within the side-margins more or less apparent; sides rather strongly expanded, concave, transversely reticu- lately rugose-punctate and granulous; underside, legs, antennae, &c., as in C. opacula. Length, 7i-8i lines ; width of elytra, 31-4 lines. Otago, New Zealand. Four examples. OF NEW ZEALAND. 371 Var. ? grandis. Larger (length, 9 lines ; width of elytra, 4! lines) ; the elytra less convex, distinctly more gradually declivous behind ; the punctation, &c. (on the elytra especially), coarser, the punctures larger, the inter- stices still more elevated and more uniformly reticulate; the apical emargination of the prothorax distinctly sinuous ; the tibiae (especially the anterior) distinctly less closely punctured and the entire upper sur- face of a browner colour. New Zealand. One example. 668. C. elongata, Breme, and C. phosphugoides, White ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Examples of C. elongata obtained from the collections of Reiche and Doue (presumably authentic exponents of the species) do not differ from C. phosphugoides except in the form of the prothorax, which in the former has the sides more obliquely nar- rowed anteriorly, and the elytra, which are more acuminate behind. Experience has shown us that these differences possess no true specific value in this genus ; C. phosphugoides must consequently be sunk under C. elongata. This species is much smaller than any of those preceding ; the form is more or less elongate-oval ; prothorax shining black ; the expanded lateral margins paler ; the elytra are of a more or less deep- purplish or chocolate-brown. Head convex between the eyes, trapez- oidal in front, with the borders usually dark-ferruginous, more or less strongly, closely, and sometimes rugosely punctured ; epistoma convex, more or less distinctly arcuate-emarginate in front, the sutural impression more or less distinct ; the form and punctation of the prothorax is variable ; it is always of a shining black, convex, a depression on the middle near the base, another smaller at each side at the basal margin ; usually very finely and not closely punctured on the disc, the punctures more crowded at the sides and finely rugulose, more or less distinctly granulous on the intervals ; lateral margins moderately expanded and concave, the edges finely and uniformly thickened ; apex deeply emar- ginate, front angles more or less acute, and usually a little convergent, sometimes directed forwards ; base closely applied to the base of the elytra, bisinuate, hind angles prominent, reposing on the shoulders of the elytra, acute, usually a little outwardly directed; ordinarily the sides are a little sinuously contracted posteriorly, but sometimes they are sub- parallel (in this latter case the base is as wide as the base of the elytra) • anteriorly they are always more strongly contracted, sometimes very gradually (obliquely) from behind the middle, at others more abruptly (curvedly) from the middle or even before the middle ; scutellum trans- versely triangular, punctured ; elytra oval, more or less acuminate behind, convex, subopaque, of a dark purplish-brown ; frequently the base (narrowly), the suture, the expanded margins, and the scutellum are of a reddish tinge ; base sinuous, and generally a little wider than base of prothorax ; expanded lateral margins narrow, concave, not dis- tinctly reaching the apex ; disc with numerous more or less distinct longitudinal costse, irregularly punctured, finely rugose (most strongly at the sides), and studded with very distinct, shining, black granules ; 372 COLEOPTERA under-side shining black, finely punctured ; flanks of prothorax longitu- dinally wrinkled, the lateral margins transversely wrinkled ; abdomen finely longitudinally rugose ; epipleural fold and legs dark reddish- brown, sometimes ferruginous ; antenna, palpi, and labrum (sometimes) ferruginous. Length, 6-6J lines ; width of elytra across the middle, 2§~3j lines. New Zealand. Six examples. It is doubtless in error that De Breme has reported this species as from "New Guinea." Var. granulipennis. A little smaller (5! lines) ; head and prothorax (at the sides) less closely punctured, the punctation nowhere rugosely confluent ; pro- thorax gradually curvedly narrowed from the hind to the front angles, median basal lobe less prominent, the base consequently appears bisinuately emarginate ; the interstices (between the punctures) not per- ceptibly granulose ; scutellum a little shorter, less distinctly pointed behind ; elytra scarcely sinuous at the base, the punctation less varied, the punctures distinctly larger and rounder. New Zealand. One example. 669. C. paSCOei, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Near to C. elongata ; more broadly oval. Head closely punctured, some- what reticulately so between the eyes, the interstices being also finely punctulate ; epistomial suture well marked throughout ; prothorax moderately convex, black, subopaque ; sides subangulately rounded, more strongly (and somewhat obliquely) narrowed in front than behind, distinctly and very feebly sinuously narrowed from behind the middle to the hind angles, which are directed backwards ; base bisinuate, closely applied to the base of the elytra ; apex deeply subangularly emargi- nate, front angles produced, acute, directed forwards ; disc not closely punctured, the interstices not granulose, but sparsely finely punctulate, basal impressions as in C. elongata; lateral expanded margins wide, a little concave, and (together with the sides of the disc) rather strongly reticu- lately rugose-punctate, the edges unequally (not uniformly) thickened ; scutellum strongly transversely triangular, punctured ; elytra convex, very dark purplish-brown, the suture and narrowly at the base inclined to reddish ; base subtruncate ; disc finely irregularly punctured, the costae but little evident except at the base, and, together with the suture, smoother than the intervals ; indistinctly, except at the apex, minutely granulose ; intervals between the costse irregularly impressed with much larger punctures, and feebly reticulately rugose, most distinctly so at the sides ; lateral expanded margins wide, distinctly extending to the apex, concave, faintly punctured ; under-side shining black ; legs and antennae dark reddish-brown. Length, 6J lines ; width of elytra across the middle, 3 \ lines. Pitt's Island (the Chatham s). A single example. Easily separable from C. elongata by the relatively broader form, the subangulately rounded sides of prothorax, the peculiar punctation of the head, &c., the much broader expanded lateral margins, which in the elytra are distinctly broadly continuous to the apex. OF NEW ZEALAND. 373 670. C. humeralis, Bates / Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Oblong or oblong-oval ; black ; elytra sometimes with a slight purplish- brown tinge, slightly shining, moderately convex. Head moderately punctured, the punctures not crowded, the interstices sometimes sparsely minutely punctulate ; prothorax distinctly less transverse than in any preceding species, sides more or less strongly and obliquely narrowed from behind the middle, slightly sinuously narrowed behind ; hind angles acute, slightly outwardly directed ; disc finely punctured, the punctures more crowded at the sides, the interstices not perceptibly granulose, sparsely minutely punctulate ; a transverse slightly bowed impressed line at each side the middle near the basal margin, and sometimes a rounded fovea at .each side the median line near the middle of the thorax; lateral margins moderately expanded, a little concave, rugosely punctured, finely and somewhat uniformly thickened at the edges; apex deeply emarginate, front angles prominent, acute, directed forwards ; elytra slightly emarginate at the middle of the base, obliquely and slightly arcuately truncated at each side ; humeral angle very prominent, slightly rounded, reflexed, and deeply concave within the angle ; disc finely rugulose, studded with small granules, rather closely and finely but irregularly punctured, the punctures largest and most crowded (and fre- quently, especially at the base, more or less run together, forming in- distinct irregular fovese) between the costse ; these very indistinct ; expanded lateral margins rather broad at the base, gradually narrowing behind and scarcely extending to the apex, concave in their basal por- tion ; underside shining, pitchy-black ; legs and epipleural fold with a reddish tinge ; flanks of prothorax and sterna more or less strongly re- ticulately rugose and granulose ; antenna, palpi and labrum (sometimes) ferruginous ; anterior border of epistoma rufescent. Length, 5^-6 lines ; width of elytra across the middle, 2§-3 lines. New Zealand. Four examples. In the J ? the form is slightly more expanded, the prothorax slightly more transverse, the sides less strongly narrowed anteriorly, and the punctation of the elytra a little more open. The three species last described are very near to each other ; but I think there is ample justification, at present at least, in holding them distinct. The species last described is of a more oblong form (especially in the $ ?) than the others ; the prothorax has not the same glossy blackness as in elongata ; and the elytra are less opaquely roughened, more closely punctured, and much less distinctly granulose ; the humeral angle is much more prominent, the lateral expanded margins broader and strongly concave within the humeral angle. From pascoei it may be known by its narrower and more oblong form, finer and closer punctation, and more narrowly expanded lateral margins. 671. C. thoracica, Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. In this species the prothorax is still more decidedly elongated (but is yet wider than long) than in the preceding. Form elongate-oval ; entirely of a dark brownish-black, subopaque. Head and prothorax (save on the middle of the disc) closely punctured, the punctures rounded, a little more crowded at the sides of the latter, the interstices distinctly punc- 374 COLEOPTERA tulate ; sides of prothorax gradually and but slightly curvedly narrowed from near the hind angles to the apex, distinctly incurved at the hind angles, which are more produced than in humeralis, and slightly con- vergent or directed inwardly ; apex deeply emarginate, front angles sub- acute, slightly convergent ; expanded lateral margins moderately wide, scarcely concave, the edges finely and almost uniformly thickened ; a rather slight sublunate impression at each side of the middle, close to the basal margin, and another, still less distinct, rounded fovea above and in front of them ; scutellum transversely triangular, punctured ; base of elytra as in C. humeralis, the humeral angle still more produced (but not strongly concave within the angle), sides with a very distinct sinus behind the humeral angle ; disc slightly roughened or rugulose, indistinctly (except at apex) granulose, moderately punctured, obscurely foveate-punctured between the costae (when viewed obliquely) ; costae very feeble ; expanded lateral margins wide (and concave) at the base, gradually narrowed behind ; underside, &c., as in C. humeralis. Length, 5 \ lines ; width of elytra across the middle, 2§ lines. New Zealand. One example. The punctation on the head and on the sides of the prothorax is more crowded, and the interstices more closely and distinctly punctulate than in C. humeralis ; the sides of the thorax are distinctly incurved at the hind angles ; the punctation on the elytra is less defined ; and the form is elongate-oval. 672. C. brevipenniS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Smaller, and of a more briefly oval form, than any other species in the genus. Black, usually most nitid on the prothorax, the elytra frequently of an obscure purplish-brown hue ; sometimes the entire upper surface is of a decided reddish-brown colour. Head and prothorax finely and closely punctured, the punctation very dense (and frequently finely reticulately rugose) on the former and on the sides of the latter ; the interstices more or less distinctly minutely punctulate : prothorax trans- verse, apex deeply emarginate ; front angles prominent, more or less acute, usually directed forwards, sometimes slightly convergent ; sides anteriorly very gradually narrowed from the middle (sometimes from behind the middle), posteriorly subparallel, or slightly incurved (in one example they are distinctly excurved at the hind angles which are con- sequently somewhat outwardly directed), hind angles more or less produced, acute, directed backwards; lateral margins moderately ex- panded, more or less concave ; three more or less distinct impressions at the base, and sometimes two indistinct foveate impressions on the middle, at each side of the median line : elytra short, moderately con- vex, base feebly sinuous ; humeral angle not distinctly prominent, as in C. humeralis and thoracica ; sides subparallel or slightly rounded, not sinuous behind the humeral angle; expanded lateral margins rather broad at the base, narrowed behind, more or less distinctly extending to the apex, strongly concave at the base (especially within the humeral angle) as in C. humeralis ; punctation, &c., almost as in C. thoracica, but (especially at the sides and apex) the surface is slightly more roughened, OF NEW ZEALAND. 375 more distinctly granulose, and the punctation a little finer and closer : underside, &c., as in C. humeralis. Length, 4^-5^ lines ; width of elytra, 2 J-2f lines. New Zealand. Five examples. 673- C. granillosa, De Breme; Bates in Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Easily recognizable by its usually, squalid aspect, and coarsely sculptured and closely granulose surface. The humeral angle is more or less strongly prominent ; the expanded lateral margins of the elytra broad and concave ; and there is at the sides a more or less dis- tinct sinus behind the humeral angle ; the costae on the elytra are moe- conspicuous (especially at the base) than in any of those preceding. In some examples we can perceive on the elytra a very minute pubescence. Length, 5^-6f lines ; width of elytra, 2^-3^ lines. New Zealand. Six examples. 674. C. rugOSa, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Near C. granulosa, but distinctly narrower ; the expanded lateral margins of the elytra very narrow, not concave, except slightly at the base ; the surface of the elytra distinctly punctured, reticulately rugose, not granu- lose, or granulose-punctate, and with three distinctly prominent costae on each ; humeral angles not prominent, the sides not sinuous behind them; and the anterior tibiae have the outer apical angle strongly dentiform. From the following (C. tibialis, the only other species having the outer apical angle of the anterior tibise dentiform) it may be known by its different form, somewhat squalid, opaque surface, the elytra distinctly rugose, costate, and pubescent ; the prothorax more deeply emarginate at apex, the front angles more prominent, the hind angles not acutely produced, &c. Brown, slightly squalid ; head (except the epistoma) and prothorax coarsely punctured, the interstices narrow, appearing a little elevated, and a good deal broken up on the front of the head and the base of the prothorax, allowing the punctures to run confusedly together. Head trapezoidal in front ; sides of epistoma almost completely continuous with the antennary orbits, the angles slightly rounded : prothorax arcuate- emarginate in front, the angles a little produced, subacute, directed forwards'; sides regularly but moderately rounded, more narrowed anteriorly than behind, a little sinuous in front of the hind angles, these latter not acutely produced, slightly divergent ; the three impressions by the base as ordinary, the two outer strongly marked, and another round- ed depression on the middle, at each side of the median line : elytra rather strongly narrowed behind, humeral angles not prominent ; sides slightly rounded from the humeral angles, not at all sinuous behind them ; the surface somewhat coarsely punctured, very distinctly reticulate- rugose, and very thinly clothed with a short, minute, rigid, pale golden pubescence, on each elytron three very distinct costae, with a much fainter one between them ; these send out irregular, lateral, elevated branches, which cause the reticulate-rugose appearance before mentioned, the interstices being somewhat squalid ; the punctation, costse, &c., COLEOPTERA obsolete at the apex ; lateral expanded margins very narrow, and con- cave only at the base : underside brown, closely and somewhat coarsely punctured, much more distinctly pubescent (especially on the abdomen) than on the upper-side ; flanks of prothorax sparsely, pronotum closely and coarsely, rugose-tuberculate ; legs rather long, reddish-brown ; hind tibiae a little sinuous, front tibia with the outer apical angle strongly dentiform ; tarsi elongate ; antenna and palpi ferruginous. Length, 5^ lines ; width of elytra, 2 J lines. New Zealand. One example. 675. C. tibialiS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Oblong or (rarely) oblong-oval, convex, entirely dark-brown, slightly shining, anterior border of the head more or less rufescent ; epistoma broadly emarginate in front, the sides distinct from the antennary orbits, the angles broadly rounded ; head and prothorax rather coarsely and closely punctured, the interstices on the middle of the former, and on the sides of the latter, appearing a little elevated and somewhat reticu- late ; prothorax strongly transverse, rather broadly and feebly, and usually a little sinuously, emarginate at apex ; front angles not at all prominent, convergent; sides more or less rounded (ordinarily they are well rounded), more or less strongly incurved anteriorly from the middle, less strongly and a little sinuously posteriorly ; hind angles acutely produced, diver- gent ; lateral margins not distinctly expanded, the edges very finely and almost uniformly thickened ; the three impressions by the basal border always obscure, sometimes obsolete ; elytra oblong or oblong- oval, the punctation finer than on the prothorax and with a disposition to run together between the costae ; costae more or less distinct ; the intervals, or interstices, more or less distinctly reticulate-rugose at the base, sides, and apex ; lateral margins narrowly expanded, usually not distinctly extending to the apex, strongly reflexed at the base, rather coarsely transversely rugose-punctate ; flanks (save the lateral margins) of prothorax and sides of abdomen longitudinally wrinkled ; flanks of meso- and metasterna coarsely punctured ; abdomen finely punctured ; under-side shining black ; epipleural fold and legs reddish-brown or piceous ; antenna elongate, and, together with the palpi, ferruginous ; outer apical angle of the anterior tibia strongly dentiform. Length, 6-7^ lines ; width of elytra, 2^-3! lines. New Zealand. Seven examples. The apical emargination of the prothorax is distinctly more feeble in this species than in any of the others, and the front angles least prominent ; it is also the most convex, and ordinarily the most oblong form. 676. C. impressifrons, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Dec., 1873. Oblong- or elongate-oval; ordinarily black, the elytra sometimes dark-brown, the entire insect sometimes reddish-brown ; most nitid on the prothorax ; rather convex ; head rather long, rather finely and closely punctured ; a distinct, transverse, slightly bowed impression across the front between the eyes ; epistoma broadly truncated in front, the suture rather strongly marked and angulate at the sides ; prothorax very finely OF NEW ZEALAND. 377 and, on the middle, remotely punctured ; a strong angulate impression at each side close to the basal margin, and sometimes an obscure transverse impression between them ; apex moderately emarginate ; anterior angles subacute, directed forwards ; sides more or less regularly rounded, more contracted anteriorly than posteriorly, occasionally a little sinuous before the front angles ; hind angles more or less (some- times almost imperceptibly) outwardly produced, acute ; lateral margins very slightly expanded, a little concave, the edges moderately and almost uniformly thickened ; elytra oblong-oval, feebly sinuous *at the base ; shoulders more or less distinctly rounded ; punctation, &c., almost as in C. tibialis, but the interstices, especially at the sides, are more distinctly rugulose ; expanded lateral margins narrow, almost obsolete (or strongly narrowed) at the base, scarcely perceptibly continued to the apex, a little concave, the edges sometimes slightly reflexed at the base ; markings on the under-side similar (but much feebler) to those in C. tibialis ; legs, antennae, and epipleural fold reddish-piceous ; anterior tibia acute (but not at all dentiform) at the outer apical angle. Length, 6i- 8 lines ; width of elytra, 2^-3! lines. New Zealand. Five examples. The oblong- or elongate-oval form, the transverse impression between the eyes, the almost smooth prothorax in contrast with the somewhat coarsely sculptured elytra, the scarcely expanded sides of the prothorax, and the lateral expanded margins of the elytra obsolete at the base, will serve to distinguish this species. 677. C. buchanani, n.s. Rather broadly oval, slightly convex. Head rather broad, its apex emarginated, in front closely, behind rugosely, punctate, the punctation shallow, the interstices more or less reticulated. Thorax large, slightly broader than long, its apex strongly curvedly-emarginate ; the sides in front of the middle are regularly rounded and narrowed, anterior angles sub-acute ; the sides behind are scarcely narrowed except in a slight degree just before reaching the posterior angles, which are sub-acute and directed backwards, not at all divergent ; the base has a broad, central, outward curve, and beyond this, there is a wide sinuation to the hind angle, which overlaps the shoulder so as to conceal the humeral angle ; the sides have raised slightly reflexed margins, the spaces between these and the disc being rather concave, and so sculptured that the interstices between the large punctures appear shining and elevated ; the disc is somewhat convex and closely punctured ; the central portion is not so closely punctate as the rest, so that it exhibits a few apparently smooth spaces, on a close examination, however, very minute punctures may be perceived ; it is somewhat depressed behind, and there are two indistinct fovese near the middle ; colour piceous, with slightly reddened margins. Scutellum broad. Elytra a little wider than the thorax, obovate, their widest part near the middle, very little narrowed, but without any sinuation, towards the shoulders, which are sub-rectangular ; the sides behind are gradually rounded and narrowed, without any obvious sinuation, to the apex ; the side margins are most distinct near the humeral angles, and "become but little conspicuous posteriorly; the disc is moderately z ii 378 COLEOPTERA elevated, and the spaces between it and the side margins are concave, these hollowed portions are coarsely sculptured, with rugose transverse elevated interstices; the disc is more closely but less regularly punctured than the thorax, and shows indications of nine indistinct costse ; their colour is obscure-piceous, with slightly reddened margins, but these are paler than those of the thorax ; the punctures have the appearance of being minutely pubescent. The prosternum is strongly punctured and rugose, the abdomen is punctulate, with many abbreviated longitudinal irregularly elevated lines, and it, as well as the whole under-side of the body, is more or less pubescent. The femora are punctulate and pubes- cent ; the tibia are coarsely sculptured, and they, as well as the tarsi, bear many short yellow bristles. Antenna obscure ferruginous, finely pubescent and bearing many rather long pale yellow hairs. Anterior tibiae obliquely truncated and sub-dentate outwardly at apex. Length, 6J lines ; breadth, 3^. I have named this species in honour of Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., who found two specimens at Wellington. 678. 0. huttoni, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., August, 1878, /. 51. Picea, antennis pedibusque rufis vel piceo-rufis ; prothorace nitido, crebrius minus fortiter (disco parcius et subtiliter) punctate, lateribus rotundatis, basin versus angustatis, ad angulos posteriores acutos haud explanatis ; elytris subopacis, crebrius irregulariter punctatis, longitudi- naliter subsulcatis. Long., 10-12 mm. ; lat, 5-6 mm. The antenna are short and are reddish in colour, with the third and one or two following joints generally more obscure, the ninth and tenth joints are decidedly shorter than broad ; the thorax is strongly trans- verse, with the sides rounded, and the base a little sinuate on each side, so that the hind angles are decidedly acute. The male at first sight seems to exactly resemble the female, but a careful examination shows some constant though inconspicuous charac- ters to distinguish it ; the front tibise along their inner and hinder edge bear a dense very short pubescence ; the intermediate tibiae are clothed in a similar but more conspicuous manner, and are not at all incurved at their extremity. The species can only be confounded with the variable C. elongata, but it is undoubtedly distinct. Mr. F. Bates, to whom we are indebted for the most of our knowledge of the species of this difficult genus, agrees with me on this point, and as he has been kind enough to point out the characters by which it differs primo visu, I quote here his remarks in a letter to me. He says : — " On first looking at the Cilibe I judged it to be elongata (the form phosphugoides, White) ; on compa- rison, however, with a numerous series of that species, I find it to be distinct. Your species has the prothorax relatively broader, distinctly more rounded at the sides, and contracted at the base, the punctation at the sides more open, the elytra not opaque, and with but very few of the small, shining, black granules which stud the surface in elongata; the two costiform elevations down the middle of each elytron are in. your species obsolete." OF NEW ZEALAND. 379 This species is probably to be found in numbers in the province of Otago \ a series of good specimens sent by Professor Hutton from there show but little variation. I may here remark that I am in hopes that the very difficult species of this genus may be elucidated by examination of the characters dis- tinctive of the sexes, I feel pretty sure that more than one true species is at present called elongata, although the examples before me do not enable me to settle the point. Group— TENEBRIONID^E. Ligula prominent, its feelers a little distant at their base. Inner lobe of the maxilla variable, as well as the apical joint of the maxillary /#/•£/. Mandibles often bifid at apex. Head free, rhomboidal ; the epistome more or less prominent, separated by a distinct arcuated furrow. Eyes ordinarily distant from the thorax. Antenna variable, often gradually widened and depressed towards the extremity. Prothorax not at all, or only slightly, emarginated in front. Scutellum distinct, usually rather large. Elytra feebly embracing the body ; their epipleurse narrow and entire. Anterior coxa globose ; spurs of the tibiae very small, sometimes obsolete ; tarsi villose below, sometimes slightly, their terminal joint often very large. Projecting intercoxal process variable. Metasternum elongate ; its episterna narrow and parallel ; epimera very distinct. Body generally winged. Zolodinus. Blanchard ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,/. 380. Mentum sub-quadrate, somewhat transverse ; ligula slightly hol- lowed ; last joint of labial palpi thick and strongly truncated ; that of the maxillary strongly securiform, and rather oblique ; labrum exposed, short, feebly sinuated. Head rhomboidal, epistome short, rounded in front, not distinct from forehead ; eyes prominent, wide, almost rounded and a little emarginate in front, with a wide orbit. Antenna as long as the thorax, robust, filiform ; the three basal joints rather long ; joints four to seven shorter, equal ; eight to ten longer than the preceding ; the eleventh rather larger than the seventh, oval. Prothorax moderately transversal, slightly narrowed behind, a little emarginate at apex and at the base, with the basal angles rather acute. Scutellum curvilinearly triangular. Elytra elongate, gradually narrowed posteriorly, with rect- angular shoulders. Legs rather long ; femora robust, gradually incras- sated ; tibia straight and rounded, their spurs distinct ; tarsi finely pilose underneath, the basal joint of the posterior pair rather longer than the fourth. Mesosternum concave throughout its whole length ; the prosternal process bent backwards. Body long, sub-depressed, nar- rowed posteriorly. 679. Z. zealandicUS, Blanchard; Voy. au Pole Sud ; Ent. Head and thorax black, elytra piceous, the tarsi, antennae, and palpi reddish, 380 COLEOPTERA the tibiae and tarsi with yellowish hairs. Head constricted behind the eyes, coarsely and rugosely punctured, except on the epistome, which is more distantly and not at all rugosely punctured. Prothorax margined, nearly as long as broad, the sides somewhat rounded, with a sinuation before the rectangular hind angles ; the apex is obliquely excised, the base with a wide sinuation towards each side ; there is a central basal depression, and another at each side of it. close to the hind margin ; the surface is coarsely punctured, the punctation on the disc more remote than elsewhere, leaving an almost smooth dorsal space. Elytra elon- gate, with somewhat compressed sides, slightly rounded, and a rather flattened disc ; each elytron bears a short scutellar and ten strongly punctured longitudinal grooves, the outer marginal ; the interstices are a little elevated, the seventh, proceeding from the shoulder, is almost carinated, and the sculpture becomes confluent and confused towards the apex, and they are distantly punctulated. Length, 8J ; breadth, 2| lines. The above corresponds with three examples in my collection ; one from Mr. C. M. Wakefield (from Christchurch). and two which I found near Whangarei Harbour ; a fourth sent me by Mr. J. Buchanan, of the Colonial Museum, Wellington, differs from these in colouration, being entirely brick-red, yet evidently quite mature, though smaller than the others. Mr. F. Bates (Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., December, 1873^) states : — "It has the very exceptional character of having the hind margins of the third and fourth ventral segments corneous, as in the genus Calcar and another allied, but undescribed, South American genus." Lorelus. Sharp ; Ent. Man. Mag., September, 1876. Mentum parvum ; palpi omnes conspicui. Coxes intermediae parvse, trochantinis nullis. Tarsi articulo penultimo sub-lobato. Antenna i i-jointed, with the three apical joints a little thicker than the others ; their insertion very near the eye, which is moderately broad and not emarginate. Mentum quite minute, leaving exposed the base of the maxillae ; the process supporting it also very small. Last joint of maxil- lary palpi securiform. Front coxce round, small and deeply embedded, separated by a narrow process, the apex of which is depressed and does not project behind. Middle coxae small, deeply embedded, separated by a process of the flat mesosternum, outside each the mesosternum and metasternum meet together, and there is no trace of a trochantin. Metasternum rather long. Hind coxae separated by an obtuse, not very broad projection of the first ventral segment. Hind-body rather elon- gate. Epipleurcz narrow. Tibia quite unarmed and rather slender, their apices narrow, and not in the least thickened, but even rather more slender than the portion just above them. Penultimate joint of the tarsi excavate above, so that the apical joint is inserted at the upper side of its base ; they are densely clothed beneath with a fine pile ; the basal joint of the hind ones quite as long as the two following together. OF NEW ZEALAND. 381 This appears to be an extremely anomalous genus ; it would appear that it cannot be satisfactorily placed in any of Lacordaire's groups ; the structure of the coxae would cause it to be referred to the first division of the Tenebrionida in his arrangement ; but the structure of the tarsi is nearer to that of Lcena and Adelium. I sent specimens to Mr. Bates, who returned them as unknown to him, and doubted their being Tenebriomdce ; of this, however, an examination leaves me no doubt. 680. L. prisCUS, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., September, 1876. Sat depressus, elongatus, nudus, ferrugineus vel piceus, crebre sat fortiter punctatus; ttiorace elytris multo angustiore, sub-quadrato, antice truncate. Long, corp., 4-5 mm. Antenna reddish, shorter than head and thorax, rather stout ; first joint short and stout, its insertion not visible from above ; fourth rather longer than broad ; fifth to eighth each with the breadth differing but little from the length ; ninth and tenth distinctly thickened and rather transverse; eleventh rather large, even a little broader than tenth. Head narrower than the thorax, and not immersed in it up to the eyes, it is closely and moderately coarsely punctured, and the sides are a little thickened over the insertion of the antennae. Thorax about as long as broad, distinctly narrowed towards the base, the front angles not pro- minent, and about right angles, the hind angles minutely prominent, the base not in the least lobed in the middle, its punctation like that of the head. Scutellum rather short and broad, not punctured. Elytra evenly covered with rather coarse and close punctures, the punctures distinct at the apex, but not so coarse there as elsewhere. I have received this species both from Captain Broun and Mr. Lawson, and believe it to be common in the North Island ; several individuals of it were included in a lot of beetles sent home by Captain Broun as found on one of the tree-ferns, Cyathea dealbata. 68 1. L. pubescens, n.s. Elongate, sub-depressed, shining, piceo- fuscous, pubescent, antennae ferruginous, legs testaceo-fuscous. The head is rather short and broad, finely punctate, with somewhat prominent eyes. Thorax transverse, apex emarginated, base sub-truncate ; the sides have reflexed margins, and are rounded and narrowed towards the base, the posterior angles are distinct but not acutely produced ; the disc is rather convex and finely punctured ; there are two not very distinct rounded impressions near the base, and between them an elongate depression scarcely so obvious as these two foveae. Elytra oblong, the sides almost parallel yet a little rounded, they are finely margined, and covered with shallow punctures, which, however, are larger than those on the head and thorax, and there is a distinct, elongate, sutural depres- sion near the scutellum. The tibia are rather short, externally arcuated, and somewhat dilated beyond the middle, and terminate in a minute spine. The body is finely pubescent. The second antennal joint is shorter, and the third longer, than in Z. priscus. This species may be easily recognized by its short, apically incurved thorax, and comparatively broad form ; it is not at all coarsely punc- tured. 382 COLEOPTERA Length, if lines. I found two specimens at Whangarei Heads. 682. L. crassicomis, n.s. This species is larger and more robust than either of the preceding ones, of nearly the same colour, being castaneous, with brownish-yellow legs and pitchy-red antennae. Head piceous, its sculpture consisting apparently of shallow punctures and minute granular elevations, so that it has a slightly rugose or roughened aspect ; the antennal orbits are considerably elevated, and curvedly prolonged inwardly, so that but a small space intervenes between them in front ; the eyes are distinct, being a little more convex and granular than in the typical species. Prothorax transverse, shorter than that of L. priscus ; the apex is truncate, the sides rounded, with a very slight sinuation behind, the margins are a little explanated, and the posterior angles are rectangular ; the disc being rather convex gives a somewhat depressed appearance to the sides and base, and the surface is closely punctured. Scutdlum transverse, rounded, punctulate. Elytra transversely convex, margined, and moderately closely but not coarsely punctured, the punctation becoming finer posteriorly, and having on the discoidal space a very slightly rugose appearance ; they are scantily clothed with fine, short, yellowish hairs proceeding from the punctures. Legs proportionally stout, the tibia inwardly armed at the apex with a minute spine. The antennae are about twice as thick as those of the previously described species, and distinctly pubescent ; the second joint is rela- tively small ; third longest and almost obconical ; joints five to eight decrease in length only ; the ninth and tenth are transverse and much larger than the contiguous ones, the terminal joint being large but not quite circular. Apical joint of maxillary/^/ large, quite securiform. Length, 2i ; breadth, £ line. I found one example only, quite recently, at Parua Forest, near Whangarei Harbour. Arthopus. Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., September, 1876. Antenna, n-articulatse, clava triarticulata. Palpi maxillares articulo ultimo haud incrassato, quam 3° duplo longiore. Tarsi subtus parce pilosi. Facies fere generis Phyllodectce ( Phytophagarum). Antenna with the three apical joints thickened so as to form an elongate club. Maxillary palpi with their basal joint very small, second short, slender at the base, broad at the extremity, third slightly shorter than second, about as long as broad, fourth joint about as broad as third, quite twice as long as it, rather thicker in the middle than at the apex. Head rather small, inserted in the thorax as far as the prominent eyes, which are somewhat oval in form ; insertion of antennae not concealed and quite contiguous with the eye. Front coxa rather widely separated, the process between them not prolonged behind. Middle coxae hardly more distant than the front pair, their trochantins visible ; suture between meso- and metasterna very evident, extending just OF NEW ZEALAND. 383 between the middle parts of the coxge, the mesosternum in front of it obliquely declivous. Metasternum moderately long ; hind coxae separa- ted by an almost pointed process, which projects a good way into a notch at the extremity of the metasternum. Hind-body rather elongate. Epipleura of elytra rather narrow, except at the shoulders, but very accurately applied to the sides of the body. Tibia quite unarmed and only a little incrassate at the apex ; the tarsi simple on all the legs ; furnished beneath with a fine but scanty pile ; they are slender and of the same width throughout all their length ; the front and middle pair with the three intermediate joints very similar to one another, the basal joint longer than the second ; hind tarsi with the basal joint rather long, a little longer than the two following together, the second slightly longer than the third, the last joint rather shorter than the other three together. I sent a specimen of this insect to Mr. F. Bates, F.L.S., who returned it as quite unknown to him, and doubted whether it belonged to the Tenebrionida. It undoubtedly must be classed in that family, however, but I cannot indicate its exact position. I think it should be near the Helopida. 683. A. "brouni, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., September, 1876. Oblongus, sub-parallelus, transversim convexus, nudus, nitidus, niger, supra viridi-aeneus ; elytris fortiter punctato-striatis, punctis apice obso- letis. Long, corp., 5-6 mm. Antenna rather longer than head and thorax, black, first joint moderately stout, second not very short, third elongate, fourth to eighth each a little longer than its predecessor, eighth rather longer than broad, but scarcely thicker than the third, ninth to eleventh forming a long loosely jointed club, the ninth greatly broader than the eighth, quite as long as broad, tenth transverse, eleventh obtuse, large, larger than any of the other joints. Thorax broader than long, rather narrower than the elytra, the sides sharply margined, the hind angles almost rectangular, the basal margin obsolete and quite wanting on the middle part, which is a good deal lobed ; the surface is sparingly and somewhat finely but very regularly punctured. Scutellum rather small, acuminate, impunc- tate. Elytra with rows of rather coarse, somewhat distant punctures, which become obsolete at the apex ; they are broadest at their base, and gradually and slightly narrowed towards the apex. Under-surface and legs deep black ; sides of the prosternum with rather distant peculiar raised punctures ; sides of the metasternum with coarse impressed punctures. Hind-body shining and impunctate. Sent from Tairua by Captain Broun recently, but only three mutila- ted individuals. I hope the arrival of other specimens will enable such an examination to be made as will settle the affinities of the species. Group— CNODALONID^E. Ligula prominent, its feelers approximating at their base. Inner lobe of the maxilla unarmed. Apical joint of maxillary palpi strongly 384 COLEOPTERA securiform. Mandibles nearly always entire and truncated at apex. Labrum prominent. Head variable. Antenna gradually incrassated, often widened and depressed from the sixth or seventh joint. Eyes transversal, emarginate, seldom hidden by the thorax, often distant from it. Ptothorax ordinarily a little narrower than the elytra at the base, not at all, or only very slightly, emarginated. Scutellum more or less large. Elytra feebly embracing the body ; their epipleural folds entire behind. Front coxae, globose ; tibial spurs absent ; tarsi villose or brush- like underneath, the four anterior sometimes widely dilated among the males, the last joint usually very long. Intercoxal process of variable width, lanceolate or acutely triangular. Metasternum very elongate, its episterna parallel or gradually narrowed posteriorly. Mesosternum horizontal, furcate, and receiving the intercoxal process. Mesothoracic epimera in general very large. Body winged. Artystona. Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. Differs from Titczna in the prosternum, less strongly and abruptly elevated between the coxse, not distinctly concave in front of them, the anterior horizontal portion longer ; the head consequently is less deeply embedded in the prothorax, and does not repose on the front coxae. Prothorax squarer, less convex, truncated at base and apex, more or less finely punctured. Lateral reflexed margins of the elytra distinctly terminating at the humeral angle ; the punctation of the surface of the elytra is in rows of fine punctures, the intervals being convex, inter- rupted, and forming, especially at apex, series of oblong tubercles. Legs longer and (especially the tarsi) more slender. Body not pilose. NOTE. — As Titczna is not a New Zealand genus, there may be diffi- culty in identifying this form by the above characters alone. I therefore add a brief description of its outline and most obvious characteristics : — Body oblong, transversely convex ; prothorax rather small, not much larger than head, sub-quadrate, transverse, finely margined. Scutellum triangular. Elytra wider and nearly three times longer than the pro- thorax, widest behind the middle. Antenncz about as long as head and thorax, gradually incrassated. and inserted at the sides below, in front of the eyes ; they are eleven-jointed, their basal joint partially concealed by their orbits ; second short, obconical ; third longest ; joints four to seven about equal to one another ; eighth and ninth nearly equal ; tenth rather transverse ; eleventh rounded. Apical joint of maxillary palpi securiform. Eyes convex, sub-reniform. Tarsi not much shorter than tibiae, their terminal joint (in the anterior pairs) about as long as the four basal ones, which are hispid underneath, and each becomes a little shorter than its predecessor. 684. A. erichSOnii, White (Titczna); Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 12. Head, thorax, legs, and under-side of a deep black ; the elytra purple ; antennae, palpi, and tarsi ferruginous ; head and thorax rather finely punctured, the latter with four impressed points on the disc; each OF NEW ZEALAND. 385 elytron with eight rows of punctured striae which are greenish, the spaces between are somewhat raised and divided into oblong tubercles by short transverse grooves, which are green but not punctured like the striae. New Zealand (Captain Parry). OBS. — I found three or four specimens at Whangarei Heads ; they measure six lines in length; the head is remotely punctured, particularly between the eyes, the thorax more closely ; the scutellum is punctulate. This is identical with Redtenbacher's subsequently-described Titcena interrupts 685. A. wakefleldi, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. Readily to be distinguished from A. erichsonii by the colour, entirely of a dark shining brown ; the head and prothorax much more closely and rugosely punctured ; and, as a secondary character, the intervals on the elytra (especially at sides and apex) are more strongly interrupted and more distinctly tuberculiform. Length, 5 lines. New Zealand. NOTE. — In my unique example, which was received from Mr. Wake- field, the size is less than four lines, and the prothorax is smaller and more transverse than in the preceding species. In all three species the elytral tubercles are very obtuse, in fact they might be more correctly designated oblong-obtuse elevations. 686. A. mgiceps, Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. Of the same colour as the preceding, but smaller ; form decidedly less parallel ; eyes narrower, appearing outwardly conical when viewed from above, a distinct space between the upper margin (which is entire) and the antennary orbits ; these latter very convex, sub-angulately rounded ; head much more strongly rugosely punctured ; the punctures larger, rounder, and deeper ; punctures on prothorax not more numerous than in A. wakefieldi, but larger, rounder, and deeper ; the interstices not at all rugulose ; elytra sculptured as in the preceding, but the form is elongate-oval. Length, 3§-4j lines. New Zealand. I have a mutilated example from Mr. Wakefield ; the prothorax is small and transverse. OBS. — Mr. F. Bates adds, — " Examples of A. wakefieldi in Doue's collection were labelled Strongylium volvulum, Klug. The A. rugiceps is the species dispensed by Dr. Schaufuss under the name of Helops (?) porcatus. Group— HELOPID^E. Ligula prominent, its feelers rather distant at the base. Internal lobe of the maxillce unarmed. Last joint of the maxillary/^/ strongly securiform. Mandibles fissile (or not) at apex. Labrum more or less prominent. Head generally prolonged posteriorly from the eyes, A iii 386 COLEOPTERA rounded or trapezeiform in front. Antenna often long and slender, filiform or slightly depressed near the extremity, sometimes moderate or short, and gradually incrassated ; their apical joint nearly always larger than the penultimate. Eyes of variable form, generally small, more or less distant from the thorax ; the latter variable. Elytra sometimes strongly embracing the body, often otherwise ; epipleural folds entire behind. Legs long among the majority ; front coxae globose ; tibial spurs absent or hardly distinct; tarsi sometimes brush-like underneath; the anterior, and often the intermediate, dilated in the males ; their penultimate joint sometimes bilobed. Intercoxal process rarely narrow and acute, generally broad and rounded in front. Metasternum variable ; its episterna moderately wide or narrow, parallel. Mesostcrnum decli- vous, slightly (or not at all) concave, rarely horizontal and furcate. Prosternal process bent back behind. Body variable. Adelium. Kirby ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,/. 437. Mentum sub-cordate, truncated or bisinuated in front, carinated on the middle. Ligula truncated or emarginated in front. Last joint of labial palpi sub-ovate, truncated at apex, the maxillary securiform. Labrum prominent, variable. Head short, narrowed behind ; epistome very short, hollowed in front. Eyes transversal, emarginated. Antenna longer than thorax ; joints first and third longer than fourth and fifth conjointly; fourth to tenth obconical or sub-cylindrical, about equal, the eleventh elongate oval. Prothorax contiguous to elytra, transversal, more or less convex, sometimes only slightly convex, rounded and mar- gined laterally, usually narrowed posteriorly, emarginate in front, trun- cated or slightly emarginated at the base, with its hind angles variable. Scutellum triangular. Elytra oviform, slightly convex, rounded at the shoulders ; epipleurae broad. Legs long, femora robust ; tibiae slightly arcuated, inwardly pubescent towards the apex, spurs small ; tarsi with brush-like soles ; first joint of the posterior elongate, the penultimate sub-bilobed. Prosternal process prominent, the mesosternal a little con- cave. Body nude. 687. A. bullatum, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. A. nitide nigrum, vel subnigrum ; capite prothoraceque subtiliter punc- tatis, hoc transverse, in medio leviter canaliculate, lateribus rotundato, basi sat lato, angulis posticis subacutis ; scutello parvo, transverse ; elytris elongato-cordatis, leviter irregulariter punctatis, spatiis inter puncta Isevibus ovatis, plurimis oblongis vel linearibus ; pedibus laevigatis, nitidis ; corpore infra nitido, abdomine reticulato-punctulato. Long., 7 lin. Otago. Adelium is a common Australian genus ; but it has not previously been found in New Zealand. This species may be placed after A. proximum, although it is not closely allied. The sculpture of the elytra is very distinctive (lines of fine punctures embracing oval, oblong, and a few linear spaces, all of a very irregular character). OF NEW ZEALAND. 387 688. A. intricatum, Bates. This species is allied to A. bullatum, being a rather broad robust form, blacker in colour, not at all bronzed, with the legs and antennae slightly reddened, particularly the apical joints of the latter. The head is rounded, not deeply immersed, rather uneven and distantly punctured. The prothorax is broader than long, emarginated in front, slightly so behind, the sides are a good deal narrowed in front and sinuated behind, so that they appear obtusely dilated near the middle, the front angles are blunt, the posterior almost rectangular and resting on the elytra; the surface is uneven, with a rather shallow, dense, somewhat rugose punctation, an indistinct dorsal groove, and two or three broad curved grooves near the sides. Scutellum triangular. The elytra are a little wider near the middle than elsewhere and attenua- ted posteriorly ; their sculpture consists of many moderately elevated oblong or oviform spaces of variable size, sometimes forming a long irregular elevation not far from the suture, these bear a few fine punctures. The front ttbtee are slender at the base and considerably angulated inwardly near the middle, where they seem as if obtusely dentate, and the middle pair are inwardly produced at the apex. Length, 5§ lines ; breadth, 2 J. I have recently received a mutilated individual so named from Mr. C. M. Wakefield, from which the above description has been drawn up. The species was found in Westland ; it may be readily enough identified by the peculiar form of the front tibia. 689. A. aucklandicum, n.s. This species, in general outline, is quite dissimilar to the orthodox forms of the genus, owing chiefly to its elongate aspect and the non-contiguity of the thorax and elytra, it is however a true Adelium. Colour brown, very slightly bronzed, moderately shining ; antennae rufo-testaceous ; legs obscure rufo-testaceous. Antenna pilose, with the third joint scarcely so long as the fourth and fifth taken together. Head moderately large, rounded, punctulate, the punctation not very obvious ; labrum transverse, slightly emargina- ted ; eyes transverse, oviform, coarsely facetted. Thorax small, some- what convex, transverse, sub-quadrate, finely margined, the sides rounded, apex moderately arcuated, base truncate ; it is narrower behind than in front, the posterior angles obtuse, rounded, obsolete ; its surface is nearly smooth, but a few shallow remotely-placed fine punc- tures may be discerned ; owing to its non-contiguity to the elytra, and its rounded hind angles and sides, the general outline of the insect has an interrupted appearance. Scutellum large, transversely-triangular. Elytra sub-convex, not much wider than the thorax, ovate, with obtusely rounded humeral angles and slightly produced apex, before which there is an elongate not very perceptible sinuation ; their sculpture consists of nine fine striae, which are finely punctured, but become obsolete towards the apex (in one or two of my specimens which I had previously examined, the striae were very feebly impressed, and very narrow, mere aciculate impressions), and the interstices plane. The surface of the 388 COLEOPTERA body, with the exception of the finely ciliated apex of the thorax, and a few bristles on the clypeus, is quite destitute of pubescence. The legs are finely pubescent, with a row of short hair -like bristles on the inner side of the tibiae ; the tarsi are elongate and rather densely hispid. The inferior side of the body is of the same colour as the upper, it is almost impunctate, though there are a few comparatively coarse punc- tures on the metasternum. Length, 4^ lines ; breadth, if. Of this very distinct species, I found six or seven individuals only, at Tairua, Auckland. 690. A. amaroides, White. This is identical, according to Mr. Bates, with the Pheloneis harpaloides of Pascoe, and the Amarosoma simulans of Redtenbacher ; the species has been mamed harpaloides by White, but as that name is preoccupied, I have, at Mr. Bates' sug- gestion, called it A. amaroides. White describes it thus : — Greenish olive brown, shining ; antennae and legs ferruginous ; head and thorax very finely punctured ; the head with two longitudinal distant grooves, connected in front by a shallow transverse line ; thorax scarcely as wide as the elytra, very finely margined ; middle and hind femora with ferruginous hairs behind. Waikouaiti. NOTE. — No size is given, and I do not see how any one could distinguish this from the many described Australian species, unless by referring to the type in the British Museum and the figure in White's work. As there seems to be so much difference of opinion amongst European authors with regard to this species, I shall not attempt to define it more accurately, until I have had some specimens in my collection compared with the type in the British Museum. I think there are two closely allied species, my examples, which were found near Whangarei Harbour, measuring 2^-3 lines in length, by ij to ij in breadth. 691. A. seratum, n.s. Oblong, scarcely parallel-sided, sub-depres- sed, of a bronzed brown colour, with ferruginous tarsi and antennas. Head inserted up to the eyes, short, rounded laterally; epistome transversal, somewhat emarginate in front, its suture subtruncate behind, labrum much exposed, emarginate, punctate ; it is distinctly but not closely punctured, bears an elongate (sometimes indefinite) depression on the vertex, and a distinct puncture on each side of the epistome. Prothorax sub-quadrate, broader than long, moderately convex, its base a good deal emarginate in the middle, with scarcely acute angles over- lapping the elytra, apex rather deeply hollowed, with slightly depressed almost obtuse angles ; it is a little narrowed and rounded towards the front, but nearly straight behind the middle ; it is narrower than the elytra, its punctation is rather fine and distant, becoming coarser towards the sides and base, and there are some indefinite impressions, two in front near the sides and two at the base. Scutellum large, broad, curvilinearly-triangular, punctulate. OF NEW ZEALAND. 389 Elytra a little broader than the base of the thorax, narrowed behind, with about fifteen striae on each, these are rather fine, and those between the seventh and three marginal ones are more or less irregular, they are finely punctured, but seem confluent and indistinct near the apex, which is somewhat rugosely punctate, the interstices are almost tulated, sometimes with only one row of fine punctures on each. Under-side bronzed, not very glossy, punctate, with short greyish hairs proceeding from the punctures ; prosternal process moderately narrow, margined, slightly convex, and projecting a little beyond the coxae ; mesosternal process wide raised sides. The second joint of the antenna is shorter than the fourth, the third distinctly shorter than the fourth and fifth conjointly, the last larger than tenth, obtusely rounded. The insect is shining, and nearly nude above. Length, 4~4§ lines ; breadth, if-2. Allied to A. zealandtcum, but with the punctation of the thorax more remote, with distinctly punctured elytral striae, much more distinct rims to the thorax and elytra, and with the thoracic disc compressed a little at the sides, so as to leave a depression near the side margin. Sent from Otago recently by Professor Hutton. 692. A. lentum, n.s. Of a brownish-bronze colour above, with reddish legs and antennae, the former darker ; it is oblong, sub-parallel, attenuated posteriorly, the thorax and elytra of almost equal width, and the latter relatively short. Head short, immersed up to the eyes, curvedly narrowed towards the front ; epistome short and broad, emarginate in front, with a puncti- form impression near each side, its suture slightly curved; forehead somewhat flattened, moderately and not closely punctured. Prothorax sub-quadrate, moderately convex, emarginated in front with obtuse slightly depressed front angles, the sides sub-parallel, a little rounded anteriorly ; base almost truncate, with a small triangular excision in the middle not large enough to render the scutellum visible ; it overlaps the elytra, is rather densely and finely punctured, with a large elongate basal depression midway between the middle and side, another near each side in line with the middle, and two less obvious ones on the dorsal line, all rather shallow. Elytra short, a good deal narrowed behind, with about seven rows on each of rather fine yet quite distinct punctures, which, however, become obsolete in line with the hind femora, the outer quite indistinct, and their whole surface more or less finely and closely punctured. Under-surface punctulated, and darker than the upper. Femora rather inflated, the tibiae and tarsi with yellow hairs. The third joint of the antenna shorter than fourth and fifth taken together. Length, 3^ lines ; breadth, nearly i J. The insect seems rather broad in front, the thorax being only slightly narrowed posteriorly gives it a peculiarly parallel outline to beyond the middle of the elytra ; the apex of the thorax is not deeply emarginated. 390 COLEOPTERA The species may be at once recognized by the singular form of the base of the thorax. I have received one individual from Professor Hutton. 693. A. zealandicum, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., February, 1874. Oblong, sub-parallel, attenuate behind, depressed; bronzed- brown, more or less metallic. Head short, immersed up to the eyes in the prothorax, somewhat rounded in front ; epistoma very short, convex, distinctly emarginate in front, the suture more or less distinctly marked, arcuate ; one or more impressions between the eyes ; rather strongly and somewhat irregularly punctured and rugose ; labrum prominent, transverse ; angles strongly rounded, notched at apex ; antennce mode- rate, a little longer in male than in female, perfoliate (distinctly so in male), gradually thicker, and a little compressed outwardly ; the joints obconic, all longer than wide, three shorter than four and five united, the last largest of all, obliquely rounded at apex ; prothorax sub-quad- rate, wider than long ; sides anteriorly moderately incurved, posteriorly sub-parallel, or very slightly sinuously contracted ; apex arcuate emar- ginate, and distinctly margined throughout ; front angles a little depres- sed, obtuse ; base closely applied to and overlapping the base of the elytra, strongly emarginate at the middle, the hind angles obtuse ; more or less finely and somewhat irregularly punctured, more or less dis- tinctly wrinkled at the sides and at the hind angles, distinctly (especially at the sides) but very finely pubescent ; the whole surface more or less uneven by numerous irregular foveate impressions, the most constant being the rounded fovea at each side of the middle at the basal margin ; scutellum rather large, convex, punctured, transversely curvilinearly trian- gular ; elytra but little broader at base than the base of prothorax, nar- rowed behind, finely pubescent, with numerous striae, these sometimes a little irregular, more or less finely impressed, but very rarely (in but one out of the ten examples before me) distinctly punctured ; the intervals (except at the apex) flat, very finely and closely muricate-punctate, here and there interrupted by irregular transverse impressions, which some- times assume the form of rounded fovese ; winder-side bronzed-brown, finely pubescent ; prosternum slightly compressed in front of the coxse, its process rather narrow, convex, finely margined at the sides, very obtuse and not produced behind ; intercoxal process wide, sub-truncate at apex ; legs reddish-brown ; tarsi and antennae ferruginous ; the four front tarsi distinctly more expanded in male than female ; inner edge of hind tibia fringed with longish hairs in the male. Length, 3^-4! lines. New Zealand. Ten examples. 694. A. thoraciCTim, Bates. Two specimens with the above label were recently sent me by Mr. C. M. Wakefield, but I do not know whether the species has been described. The insect is of an elongate form, somewhat similar to A. zealandi- but may be readily distinguished from its allies by the shape of the OF NEW ZEALAND. 391 prothoraX) which is cordate-quadrate, being strongly emarginated in front with obtusely rounded angles, the base broadly emarginated and overlapping the elytra, the sides are rounded in front and sinuously narrowed posteriorly, but with rather prominent though not acute hind angles ; the punctation of its surface is moderately fine and not very close, and there are several larger punctures irregularly distributed over the disc. The elytra are a little dilated behind the middle, and are rather closely striated, there being more than fifteen more or less dis- tinct punctured striae on each, their suture is rather broad and smooth, but there are a few punctures near the scutellum. The head is rounded, with the prominent labrum and the epistome emarginate in front, it is punctate. The tibia are dilated towards the apex. The under-surface is punctate, and faz prostttnal process elevated. The body is blackish, rather dull, and almost nude. Length, 3§ lines ; breadth nearly 2. Westland. 695. A. alienum, n.s. Elongate, sub-parallel, slightly convex, setose, obscure castaneous, legs fusco-testaceous, antennae and labrum reddish, palpi yellowish. Head not quite immersed up to the eyes, rounded ; the suture of the epistome deep, with a groove proceeding from each side of it to the back part of the head, which, consequently, is uneven, and it has a few moderately coarse punctures emitting fuscous bristles ; the epistome is sub-truncate, and the prominent labrum widely but not deeply emargi- nate in front. Prothorax almost longer than broad, sub-cordate, not margined, widest in front of the middle where it is rounded, and narrowed pos- teriorly ; the base adapted to the elytra but not overlapping them, obtusely rounded in the middle and sinuated at each side ; front and hind angles subacute ; the apex is subtruncate, with a slight emargina- tion behind each eye, and the sides crenate ; there is a broad depression on each side of the middle extending from the base towards (but not attaining) the front, and most obvious near the middle, and its surface bears coarse punctures and bristles. Scutellum indistinct. Elytra narrowed towards the prominent, porrected, humeral angles, sinuously narrowed and rather abruptly declivous behind, with a rather flat disc, bearing irregular rows of moderate punctures, and traces of striae near the sides, they are studded here and there with a few granular elevations, whilst the summit of the posterior declivity is obtusely tuber- cular. Legs normal, punctate, and clothed with fine yellow setae. The antenna are nearly as long as the head and thorax, robust, pilose ; the exposed part of the basal joint not much longer than the short second joint ; third cylindric, about as long as fourth and fifth conjointly; fourth to sixth equal, subtransverse ; seventh to tenth obconical, the latter largest \ eleventh larger than tenth, obtusely rounded. The prosternal process is broadly impressed longitudinally and the under-surface is punctate (remotely) and finely setose. 392 COLEOPTERA The eyes are small and convex, the mentum large and cordiform. Length, 2 J lines; breadth, i. I found one example amongst decaying vegetable matter in the Parua Forest (near Whangarei Harbour), when it was coated with sappy matter which concealed its sculpture. The insect might form the type of a new genus. Helops. Fabricius', Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,p. 450. Mentum trapezeiform, with a carina on the middle. Ligula truncated in front. Last joint of the labial palpi ovate, not truncated at the extrem- ity ; sometimes sub-triangular ; maxillary palpi rather elongated, their fourth joint obliquely securiform. Mandibles usually simple at the end. Labrum exposed, transversal, entire. Head more or less narrowed and prolonged behind ; epistome defined by a sub-triangular furrow in front of the forehead, short, gradually narrowed and truncated in front. Eyes moderate, transversal and sinuated. Antenna perceptibly longer than the thorax, rather robust, slightly thickened towards the extremity ; their first three joints elongated ; joints four to seven or eight shorter, almost equal to one another ; eighth or ninth to tenth in general feebly triangular, the eleventh variable in form. Prothorax contiguous to the elytra, transversal or not, narrowed at both extremities, rounded late- rally, feebly, or scarcely distinctly emarginated in front, truncated, or rounded at its base. Scutellum transversal, curvilinear, situated between the elytra. Elytra in general oblong-oval, rather convex, truncated or hollowed at their base, their shoulders sometimes dentiform, their epi- pleural fold rarely incomplete behind. Legs more or less long ; femora rather robust ; tibia gradually dilated ; first joint of the posterior tarsi rather elongate, the last shorter than the preceding ones united. Pro- sternal process moderately wide, rarely acutely triangular. Metasternum short or moderate. Mesosternum sloping down, concave in front. Body winged or apterous, oblong or oval, rarely pubescent. 696. H. expolitus, n.s. Oviform, very convex, the most elevated portion being the middle of the elytra ; it is nude, of a glossy black, with the tarsi, antennae, and palpi dark red, sometimes pitchy, the tarsi densely clothed below with bright yellowish hairs. The head is finely and remotely punctured, more obviously near the eyes ; epistome plane ; eyes transversal, sinuated in front, and coarsely facetted. Prothorax not much broader than long, apex a little sinu- ously emarginated, but little rounded laterally, narrower in front than behind ; its base obliquely truncated towards the sides ; it is finely margined, remotely and delicately punctulated, with four more or less indistinct distant depressions, two near the middle, the others at the base ; these, however, are sometimes absent, and the punctation occa- sionally quite obsolete. Scutdlum transversely triangular, almost con- cealed. Elytra oval, very convex, a good deal narrowed posteriorly so as to appear somewhat pointed ; they are a little wider than thorax, and OF NEW ZEALAND. 393 their margins most distinct near the shoulders ; their sculpture in front consists of rows of fine distant punctures, but towards the sides and apices of rather deep striae ; the first and second interstices attain the apex ; the third and seventh are united at the end, thus insulating the intermediate ones ; the two outer rows or striae are abbreviated, and the marginal channels are coarsely (but not at all deeply) punctured. The antenna extend backwards to the base of the thorax, are stout, with the five last joints obviously dilated, the eleventh being larger than the tenth and obtusely rounded ; the second is as long as the exposed part of the first ; the third longer than fourth, which is about equal to the fifth ; the basal joints are almost nude, the five terminal ones are pubes- cent. The prosternal process projects into the cavity of the meso- sternum, and is impressed. The femora are not clavate, the tibia are somewhat arcuated and pubescent towards the extremity, and the last joint of the hind tarsus is nearly as long as the rest. Under-side shining, punctulated. Length, 4 lines ; greatest breadth, nearly 2 lines. I found two examples at Whangarei Heads ; but, for my first speci- men, I am indebted to Miss Alice Aubrey. It may, I think, be con- sidered an aberrant form. Group-AMARYGMID^E. The labial palpi moderately separated at the base. Inner lobe of the maxilla unarmed. Mandibles entire at their extremity. Head ver- tical when in repose, immersed in the thorax as far as the middle of the eyes, their orbits prominent. Eyes more or less large, strongly emargi- nate, more or less separated above. Antenna variable. Scutellum large. Elytra feebly embracing the body. Legs more or less long, unarmed. Projecting intercoocal process of variable width. Metasternum elongated ; its episterna parallel. Prosternum very short in front of the anterior coxae, forming a more or less distinct chin-piece. Body winged. Amarygmus. Dalm.; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop.^ Tom. v.,/. 473. Mentum almost trapezeiform, margined laterally. Ligula cordiform, its anterior lobes widely rounded. Last joint of the labial jtajdf like an equilateral triangle ; that almost transversal, subsecuriform. Labrum truncated or rounded in front. Head immersed in the prothorax up to the eyes, not at all (or very slightly) concave in front. Antennal orbits in general small. Antenna distinctly longer than thorax, slender, first three joints very elongate, four to ten obconical, decreasing in length and gradually but slightly thickening, eleventh oblong-oval. Prothorax transversal, narrowed, and scarcely (or not at all) emarginated in front, rounded laterally, with a wide but slight basal lobe. Scutellum almost curvilinearly triangular, acute at the end. Elytra oval or elliptically oval, more or less convex, a little wider than the thorax, widely hol- B iii 394 COLEOPTERA lowed at the base, with their shoulders sometimes dentiform ; their epipleural folds narrow and entire. Legs rather long, femora sublinear, rarely attenuated at their base, tibia slender and rounded \ first joint of the posterior tarsi very elongate, the last of all long. Mesosternum sometimes sloping and concave in front, sometimes horizontal with its anterior margin hollowed; prosternal process moderately wide, or narrow, triangular and acute. Body oval, elliptically oval, or globose-oval, and smooth. 697. A. zelandiCUS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 4, vol. xiii. Form and general aspect of A. hydrophiloides, Fairm. ; but differs from it and from all the other species of the genus known to me, in having the four hind tibia attenuate at the base and then expanded, and strongly sinuous (almost broadly dentate in the hind pair) at the inner margin. Prothorax green, with a slight bluish tinge, brassy at the sides ; elytra green, with a brassy tinge, the sutural region a little coppery ; head and prothorax finely and, except on the epistoma, not very closely punctured ; elytra punctate-striate, the striae distinctly deeper and the punctures a little larger than in A. hydrophiloides ; intervals finely and not closely punctulate ; under-side and legs piceous ; tarsi and basal joints of antennae paler ; lower margin of the four posterior femora emarginate ; anterior tarsi strongly expanded, the intermediate thickened ; antennae elongate. Length, 3^ lines. New Zealand. One example. The peculiarities observable in the tibise and tarsi of this species are either sexual or subgeneric. FAMILY— CISTELIDES. Mentum obtrapezeiform, free. Ligula prominent, its feelers but little distinct. Maxilla uncovered, their lobes lamelliform and ciliated. Mandibles with an internal projection at the base. Eyes lateral, nearly always emarginate, sometimes very large, more or less convergent above. Antenna eleven-jointed, inserted immediately in front of the eyes. Front coxa globose or slightly transversal, sometimes cylindrical and prominent, in the last case contiguous ; their cotyloid cavities narrowly open behind ; the intermediate always provided with trochantina ; the posterior strongly transverse : tarsi heteromerous, the two front pairs with five, the pos- terior with four joints ; claws pectinate. Abdomen composed of five or six distinct segments, the penultimate of variable length. Group— CISTELID-ffi. Metasternum of normal length. The pronotum distinct from the flanks of the prothorax. Scutellum moderate. Elytra free. Body winged. OF NEW ZEALAND. 395 Tanychilus. Newman; Lacord. Hist. des. Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,/, 498. Terminal joint of the labial palpi triangular ; that of the maxillary palpi sub-cultriform. Labrum prominent, a little sinuated, with rounded angles. Mandibles prominent, rather straight, but arcuated at the extremity. Head very prominent, narrowed behind the eyes, with an elongated muzzle : epistome subquadrate, longer than broad ; eyes prominent, reni- form, sub-contiguous above in the males, less so in the other sex. An- tenna long and slender ; the basal joint moderate, ovate, second trans- versal, joints three to ten decrease in length, narrowed at their base, eleventh attenuated at apex. Prothorax moderately convex, subconical, truncated at apex. Scutellum triangular. Elytra a little wider than thorax at their base, moderately convex, moderately elongated ; epipleu- rae entire. Legs long ; thighs robust ; tibia straight, their spurs slender, those of the posterior longest ; tarsi elongate, the basal joint of the hind pair large ; the two penultimate joints of the four anterior pairs, and the penultimate only of the posterior, lamellated. Intercoxal process promi- nent, subtriangular. Body long and arched above. 698. T. metallicus, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 12. Above of a deep metallic shining green, darkest on the head and thorax; under-side of body and legs deep blackish-brown \ head with the eyes distant, above finely punctured, a small, smooth space in the middle ; thorax very smooth, with two or three impressions behind ; elytra with eight longitudinal, closely punctured striae, and one much abbreviated close to the scutellum ; the five inner rather deeply grooved, the three outer quite .superficial. Wellington (Capt. Parry). NOTE. — I have a specimen from Wellington, sent to me by Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., which agrees with White's description, and measures 4^ lines in length. Var. rufescens. The present specimen seems to differ from T. metallicus in its rather more elongate form ; the body is infuscate red with a greenish hue, the legs, in most specimens, are clear testaceous, the penultimate joint of the tarsi is fuscous, the others, as well as all but the three basal joints of the antennae, are obscure rufo-testaceous. The head is rather coarsely punctured, with scarcely any smooth space. The prothorax is subconical, rather narrow, and finely punctured, except at the base, where there is a transverse central depression, and one at each side, which are more closely and coarsely punctured than the disc. The elytra are moderately elongated, and less incurved laterally near the middle than in T. metallicus ; (in that species their widest part is in line with the posterior femora, and they are from thence rather abruptly rounded to the apex ; in this species they taper more gradually) ; each elytron bears eight punctured striae and a short scutellar striole. Length, 4^ lines. 396 COLEOPTERA NOTE. — As Dr. Sharp, of Dumfriesshire, is of opinion that the specimens I sent him are identical with White's species, the type of which he, no doubt, examined at the British Museum, I have excluded the name from the catalogue, but the description will delineate what is at least a variety. 699. T. SOpllorse, n.s. This differs from White's species in its larger size, more elongate outline, longer antennae, and more distinct sculpture. The body is of a moderately shining pitchy-red, the antennae, palpi, head and thorax, the femora, and all but the apical joint of the tarsi, are darkest. The antenna are rather long (3^ lines), slender, and piceous. Head shining, rather elongated anteriorly, very finely and closely punctured, especially in front, which is somewhat depressed, without any smooth space, and with prominent antennal orbits. Eyes large, more closely approximated than in the preceding species. Palpi with the second joint rather slender and elongate. Prothorax rather small, finely and remotely punctured, but much more coarsely near the basal depressions. Scutellum triangular, quite impunctate. Elytra elongated, very gradually attenuated, without any obvious incurvature near the middle ; their shoulders are obtuse, but subacute at a point exactly opposite the hind angles of the thorax ; each bears a short scutellar, and eight distinct striae, these striae are distinctly punctured, the four outer more coarsely impressed than those nearer the suture ; the interstices are convex, the fifth insulated by the third and sixth. Legs elongate, the anterior tibia slightly flexuose, and the tarsi slender. Length, 5j lines ; breadth (maxim.), i}. I cut four or five specimens out of the decayed portion of a tree (Sophora tetraptera) near Stoke's Point, Waitemata Harbour, in 1874. Xylochus. Gen. nov. Labial palpi short, terminal joint large, triangular ; Maxillary elongate, quadri-articulate, last joint large triangular-securiform. Mandibles promi- nent. Labrum prominent, sub-truncate and ciliated anteriorly, separated from the epistome by a deep transversal furrow. Head almost rhom- boidal, with a moderate muzzle ; epistome truncate in front, rounded behind. Eyes large, distinctly facetted, reniform, widely separated. Antenna long, basal joint cylindrical, second shortest, third longer than first, joints three to ten about equal, a little expanded towards the extremity, eleventh oviform ; they are pubescent. Prothorax about as long as broad, finely marginated, apex truncate, base slightly bisinuated, its sides rounded in front, but nearly straight behind ; anterior angles obtuse and depressed, the posterior nearly rectangular. Sctitellum triangular. Elytra long, a little wider than thorax at the base, margined, slightly broader near the middle ; epipleurce entire. Legs long, femora moderate, tibiae a little arcuated, their terminal spines dis- tinct : posterior tarsi elongate, basal joint long, the penultimate lamel- lated ; the third and fourth of the anterior with large lamellae ; claws serrated. OF NEW ZEALAND. 397 Intercoxal process not extending beyond the hind coxae, rounded in front. Allied to Tanychilus; the space between the front and intermediate coxae much less depressed, and the coxae themselves not so far apart ; the form of the prothorax quite different. 700. X. SUbstriata, n.s. Head short, rounded, vertex rather convex, forehead depressed ; labrum with the sides rounded, the apex scarcely truncate ; its surface is punctate, the punctation of the front part rather closer than on the vertex ; eyes rather large. Antenna. ferruginous, pilose, the third joint scarcely longer than the fourth. The thorax is about as long as it is broad, somewhat convex, very finely and indistinctly margined \ the sides are considerably rounded in front of the middle, but behind they are almost parallel, with obtuse posterior angles ; the base is slightly bisinuated. the apex sub-truncate ; its surface bears many shallow punctures, and an elongate frontal depression. Elytra sub-oblong, finely margined, broader than the thorax, somewhat convex, with obtuse shoulders, slightly incurved sides and individually rounded apices ; they are rather feebly striated, but the lines of punc- tures are distinct. Tibia moderately arcuated. Palpi securiform. The head and thorax are piceous, the elytra and femora fuscous, the antennae, tibiae, and tarsi rufo-testaceous. Length, 3^ lines. I took two specimens at Tairua in different years, both out of the decaying portion of a standing tree. 701. X. tibialis, n.s. This species is precisely similar in form to the preceding. The body is moderately shining, the thorax is piceous, the head and elytra fuscous, the antennae, palpi, and legs dark rufous. The head is distinctly and somewhat remotely punctured, and constricted behind. The thorax is impressed with small shallow punctures, two much larger yet less distinct ones near the middle, an elongate depres- sion near the scutellum, and a less distinct one on each side between it and the hind angle. Scutellum triangular. The elytra are striated, their punctures larger than in the preceding species, and the interstices slightly convex, the sculpture, however, presents a rather interrupted aspect towards the apex. The anterior femur, near its base, has a distinct almost protuberant process, and the tibia on the inside, near the middle, is a little excised ; the other two pairs of tibiae are slightly arcuated ; claws inwardly serrated. Terminal joint of palpi cultriform. Length, 4 lines. Tairua, where I found only one example of the species. 3%e- gonus- -ef-both of thooc opccieg seems doubtful. FAMILY— PYTHIDES. Mentum transversal. Ligula somewhat prominent. Maxilla bilobed, lamelliform, and ciliated. Mandibles often toothed inwardly. Head not contracted at its base, prominent, horizontal or slightly bent. Eyes lateral, entire. Antenna eleven-jointed, moderate, inserted at the front 398 COLEOPTERA of the eyes ; filiform, gradually incrassated, or terminating in a small club. Prothorax notably narrower at its base than the elytra ; its pro- notum confounded with the parapleurae. Legs short : front coxae conico- cylindrical, moderately prominent, contiguous, their cotyloid cavities open behind; intermediate coxa globose or oval, approximated, furnished (or not) with trochantina; the posterior strongly transversal ; tarsi filiform, the two front pairs with five, the posterior with four joints, the penulti- mate joint of all entire, their claws simple. Metathoracic episterna moderately broad, attenuated behind. Abdomen with five segments, all free. Group— SALPINGID^B. Apical joint of the maxillary palpi not securiform. Mandibles not projecting beyond the labrum. Intermediate coxa without trochantina. Last segment of the abdomen very short. Salpingus. Illig.; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,/. 528. Mentum transverse, hollowed ; ligula prominent ; last joint of maxil- lary palpi oval, obtuse at apex ; mandibles finely toothed inwardly, apex bifid ; labrum variable. Head narrowed behind, depressed, with a short muzzle. Eyes moderate, lateral, rounded, prominent. Antenna mode- rate ; joints two to eight obconical ; eleventh ovate, larger than tenth. Thorax longer than broad, narrowed behind, base and apex truncate. Scutellum curvilinearly-triangular. Elytra elongate, sub-parallel or oblong-oval, base truncate. Legs short, femora robust, tibiae and tarsi slender. 702. S. perpunctatus, n.s. Fuscous, shining. Head very coarse- ly punctured, eyes prominent. Thorax subcordate, widest near the front, from its broadest part rather abruptly and obliquely narrowed to the apex, leaving an obvious gap between it and the eyes ; its disc is very coarsely punctured, with rather wide smooth spaces between the punctures. The elytra are oblong, moderately convex, with slightly curved sides ; each elytron bears eight rows of rather large punctures, which, however, become obsolete behind the middle ; their colour is pitchy-brown, and each has two large testaceous spots ; the larger, placed in front of the middle, occupies the greater portion of the space between the suture and margin, the smaller is less distinct, and is situa- ted near the apex. The four terminal joints of the antenna are fuscous, the others ferruginous. The legs are obscure-testaceous. Length, ij line. I found this species at Tairua, and other localities. 703. S. bilunatus, n.s. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist ., January , 1876. S. fuscus, subnitidus ; antennis articulis quatuor ultimis perfoliatis, fuscis ; capite prothoraceque fortiter punctatis, hoc utrinque rotundato, basin versus multo angustiore ; scutello transverse ; elytris confertim OF NEW ZEALAND. 399 striato-punctatis, macula magna semilunari, ad suturam contigua, orna- tis ; corpore infra pedibusque fulvescentibus, vel aliquando infuscatis. Long., i-ij lin. Auckland (Capt. Broun). This species has quite the outline of our S. tzreus; but it is scarcely half the length (i.e., eight times less in bulk), and well marked by the large semilunar patch on the elytra, extending from the shoulder to near the apex, and meeting its fellow at the suture. 704. S. angUSticolliS, n.s. This species approaches the form of Rhinosomus, the body being rather elongate, and the head somewhat produced, but not rostrated ; it is of a shining brassy-brown colour. Head closely and coarsely punctured. Thorax narrow, its widest part in front of the middle, rather abruptly narrowed in front, but gradu- ally towards the base, its surface punctate. Scutellum transverse. The elytra are rather elongate, their sides rounded, so that the shoulders are perceptibly narrower than the middle portion ; they are so sculptured with rows of closely placed punctures as to present a somewhat striated aspect, but the punctation becomes indistinct and irregular towards the apex ; their colour is very similar to that of the head and thorax, but, on each elytron, there is a large dark-brown lateral patch extending from the shoulder to beyond the middle, and nearly reaching the suture, and also a smaller sutural one near the apex. Legs testaceous. Anten- na rather long, with the last five joints infuscate, the others reddish. Length, nearly i| line. I found this species tolerably common in Auckland districts. S. unguiculus, n.s. This species has very much the appearance of S. angusticollis, but is much larger, and of a somewhat variegated shining brown colour. The head, thorax, and shoulders are reddish, the elytra pitchy- brown, the legs and palpi testaceous; the antennae have the seven basal joints red, the third longest, the four terminal joints are infuscate, and perceptibly larger than the preceding ones, and all are more or less hirsute. Head somewhat conical and depressed, with a moder- ately elongate muzzle, which is smooth ; there is an elongate de- pression on each side of the smooth dorsal line, the rest being punc- tate. Prothorax longer than broad, moderately convex, cordiform, rather abruptly rounded in front, considerably, but gradually, narrowed posteriorly ; with a distinct lateral depression near the base, the broad discoidal space is almost impunctate, particularly near the base, the rest of the surface is distinctly (but not closely) punctured. Elytra elon- gate-oval, moderately convex, slightly depressed behind the base, shoul- ders not prominent ; they are scarcely striated, and bear rows of fine punctures, and the interstices bear a row of very fine elongate puncti- form impressions, rather remote from each other. The thorax has yel- lowish, the elytra cinereous, pubescence. The legs are stout and very finely pubescent ; the four posterior tibia are spinose at the apex, and the tarsal claws are large, particularly those of the hind pair. 400 COLEOPTERA Length, nearly 2 lines. I found one mutilated individual at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 705. S. lautUS, n.s. In general outline resembling S. angusti- collis, but with rather shorter and stouter antennae. Head and thorax red and glossy, the former with a brassy sheen; elytra bright castaneous, with a broad curved fascia behind, blackish ; legs yellow, antennae reddish, with the terminal joints rather dull. The head is moderately elongate, nearly smooth on the vertex, rather coarsely punctate near the eyes and behind, but distinctly wrinkled in front, with the labrum smooth and shining. Prothorax cordate, longer than broad, widest near the front, much narrower than the elytra ; its surface a little uneven, and, except the smooth dorsal line, somewhat coarsely punc- tured. Elytra oblong, widest behind the middle, their shoulders a little elevated, depressed in front of the middle ; their sculpture consists of rows of punctures, with striae near the base, but the space behind the fascia smooth. The body bears only a few fine erect grey hairs. The two basal joints of the antenna are stout, the exposed portion of the first not much longer than the short second joint ; three to five longer than broad, the third longest ; joints six to eight increase in bulk, simi- lar in form ; ninth and tenth about as long as broad, each larger than the preceding ; eleventh longer than tenth. Length, ii ; breadth, i line. I found one example near Whangarei Harbour. FAMILY— MELANDRYIDES. Mentum transversal. Ligula somewhat prominent. The two lobes of the maxilla lamelliform and ciliated. Maxillary palpi ordinarily long, robust and pendant, often serrate, terminating in a large cultriform or securiform joint. Mandibles short. Head without neck, deflexed, often invisible above. Eyes emarginate. Antenna with eleven, seldom with ten joints, inserted in front of the eyes, nearly always filiform, or slightly thickened towards the extremity. Thorax rather wider than the elytra at the base, the pronotum distinct from its flanks. Anterior coxa variable, contiguous or not, often furnished with trochantina, their cotyloid cavities open behind; the intermediate oval, approximating, with trochantina ; the posterior strongly transversal, contiguous or sub- contiguous : the four front tarsi with five, the posterior with four joints ; the penultimate joint often bilobed, the claws almost invariably simple. Metathoracic episterna parallel; epimera distinct. Abdomen with five segments. Group— MELANDRYID^E. Antenna filiform or thickening gradually towards the extremity ; their terminal joint very rarely clavate. Ctenoplectron. Redtenbacher ; Voy. Novara^ Zool. Antenna undecim-articulatae, filiformes, dimidii corporis longitudine, articulo secundo sequentibus, inter se longitudine fere sequalibus, duplo OF NEW ZEALAND. 40 1 breviore. Caput parvum, globosum, valde nutans, usque ad oculos magnos, reniformes, vix convexis, in thoracem intrusum. Labrum transversum, antice rotundatum. Mandibula breves, apice simplices. Palpi maxillares longissimi, intus serrati, articulo primo minuto, secundo magno, triangulari, tertio paululum breviore, lunato, ultimo cultriformi, duobus antecedentibus longitudine sequali. Palpi labiales minuti, articulo ultimo ovato, truncato. Thorax basi longitudine parum latior, lateribus leviter rotundatus, antrorsum valde angustatus. Scutellum minutum, apice rotundatum. Elytra thorace vix latiora, illoque arete adcommodato, dein sensim apicem versus angustata, elongato-conica, sutura setis verticillatis obsita. Prosternum processu triangulari, valde acuto, coxas anticas prominentes, apice sub-contiguas separantes. Meso- sternum angustatum, declive. Pedes tenues ; tibia apice calcaribus duobus brevibus, inaequalibus, margine externo pectinatis ; tarsi an- teriores articulo antepenultimo apice bilobo, antici in mare valde dilatati, postici omnino simplices, articulis longitudine sensim decres- centibus. Unguiculi simplices. Corpus lanceolatum, alatum. 706. C. fasciatUHl, Redten. ; Voy. Nov., Zool. M'grum, nitidum, cinereo-pubescens ; elytris postice lineis elevatis fasciaque transversa ante-apicali fulva. Long., 4; lat, ij lin. NOTE. — I found this species at Tairua ; the size is liable to con- siderable variation. 707. C. omatum, n.s. This species has a rather more elongate and parallel outline than the preceding one, and differs from it, princi- pally, in the colouration, and the sculpture of the elytral suture and margins. The antennae, are fuscous, with a clear pale-yellow basal joint ; palpi yellow ; legs testaceous ; body variegated ; the elytra are fuscous, the most obvious variations being the sutural region, and, on each, a curved humeral mark, an oval one near the middle, and an irregularly formed one behind, which are testaceous. Head reddish-brown, very finely rugosely sculptured, with a few yellowish hairs ; eyes distinctly but not coarsely facetted. Prothorax conical, sides rounded ; base slightly bisinuated, .with the posterior angles overlapping the shoulders of the elytra ; it has an elongate basal depression, is very finely and rugosely sculptured, and pilose ; the dorsal line and apex are reddish, and the sides, owing to the pubescence being chiefly distributed near them, are yellowish, the two intervening lines being of the general ground-colour. Scutellum transverse. The elytra are elongate and very gradually attenuated posteriorly, with divaricate somewhat acutely-rounded apices and not very close suture \ they are a little depressed along the suture, bear two indistinct discoidal costse, are sculptured very much in the same way as the head and thorax, and with the suture and margins simple ; they are finely pilose. The two hind pairs of tibia > as in the typical species, are serrate on the outer edge. Under-side fuscous. Length, 3 lines. c iii 402 COLEOPTERA I found one mutilated individual at Tairua measuring 3^ lines, and quite recently, at Whangarei Heads, a perfect specimen which is scarcely three lines in length ; the larger one is nearly one line broad, the smaller three-fourths of a line. 708. C. fllliginosa, n.s. Convex, elongate, parallel ; body of a moderately shining, sooty-brown colour, with fine pallid pubescence ; legs, antennae, and palpi reddish. Thorax sub-conical, rather short, the sides rounded, but nearly straight behind, so that the posterior angles, which are not acutely pro- longed, do not overlap the shoulders of the elytra, base bisinuated ; the surface is very finely and rugosely sculptured, with an indistinct trans- verse scutellar depression. Scutellum distinct, rounded. Elytra elon- gate, almost parallel, the sides being very gradually narrowed towards the apices, which are rather obtusely rounded and not at all divergent ; their sculpture consists of ill-defined slightly elevated longitudinal lines, with intervening depressions and a very fine rugose punctation some- what similar to that of the thorax ; the suture and margins are simple. The antenna are rather long and slender, but of the orthodox pattern. The two posterior pairs of tibia are serrated externally. The maxillary palpi have a small basal joint, the second is large and of triangular form, the penultimate is sublunate at the apex, but rather acutely pro- duced, and the terminal joint is cultriform. The eyes are large but not coarsely facetted. This insect is decidedly more elongate and parallel-sided than Redtenbacher's species, but it does not exhibit structural differences to warrant its removal from Ctenoplectron. I think it would be better to regard the peculiar sculpture of the suture and margins of the elytra, as detailed in Redtenbacher's generic diagnosis, as of specific value only, as it seems evident that other species will be discovered, which, if this is not done, will have to be associated under another generic name, though quite normal in other respects. I found two examples at Tairua, both imperfect ; they measure 5 and 5 1 lines recpectively. Chalcodrya. Redtenbacher ; Voy. Novara, Zool. Antenna filiformes, marginem posticum thoracis vix superantes, articulo tertio sequentibus parum longiore, caeteris inter se aequalibus, ultimo elongato-ovato. Labrum transversum, antice rotundatum. Man- dibula validse, lateraliter volumido prominentes, apice bifidae. Palpi maxillares elongati, articulo secundo elongate, tertio minuto brevi, ultimo magno securiformis. Palpi labiales breves, articulo ultimo ovato-truncato. Caput triangulare, nutans, usque ad oculos valde prominentes, globosus in thoracem retractum. Thorax transversus, antice recte truncatus postice parum versus scutellum productus, lateraliter leviter rotundatus, angulis obtusis. Scutellum sat magnum apicem versus ampliatum et rotundatum. Elytra thorace parum latiora, latitudine sua triple longiora, OF NEW ZEALAND. 403 parallela, leviter convexa, apice singulatim subacuminata, margine lateral! inflexo angustissimo ad apicem usque percurventi. Prosternum breve, coxis prominentibus vese tantengentibus. Mesosternum declive, angus- tum. Pedes breviusculi, tibiis rectis apice brevissime calcaratis, tarsis elongatis unguiculisque sirnplicibus. Corpus elongatum, parallelum, parum convexum, alatum. 709. C. varieguta, Redten. ; Voy. Nov., Zool. Subtus cupreo- aenea, supra luride-fusca, aeneo-micans, elytris maculis viridibus punc- tisque numerosis, albido setosis, subfasciatim dispositis, pedibus anten- nisque luride testaceis. Long., 7 lin. Hylobia. Nov. gen. Body elongate, somewhat oviform, moderately arched. Mentum transversal, widely emarginated in front. Labial palpi very small : the maxillary very large and robust, the second joint large, considerably produced inwardly ; third arcuated, shorter than second, more strongly produced inwardly, so that its tooth projects a little beyond the base of the last joint, which is very large, longer than the preceding two con- jointly, cultriform. Antenna longer than thorax, inserted near the front margin of the eyes, subfiliform, robust, their basal joint stout, cylindrical; second rather shorter and less robust than first ; joints three to ten decrease in length, the third being half as long again as the second ; eleventh longer than tenth, oviform. Head deflexed, its rounded and smaller lower portion sharply defined from the upper by a distinct carina, and adapted to close the front aperture of the thorax ; labrum transverse, subtruncate ; eyes large, transversal, coarsely facetted, the space separating them above about equal to half their width. Prothorax nearly as broad as long, subconical, rounded and depressed anteriorly, its base of the same width as the elytra, closely applied to them, and moderately widely lobed in the middle. Scutellum transverse, a little narrowed behind. Elytra elongate, a little wider near the middle than elsewhere, with divergent, rather sharply rounded apices. Legs robust, the anterior shortest, the two front pairs of tibia nearly straight, the spurs of the intermediate longer than those of the front pair ; the pos- terior tibiae very short, compressed, slender at base, dilated apically, their spurs stout, as long as the tibiae, and pectinate ; front tarsi short, dilated, basal joint longest, next two almost obconical, decreasing in length, entire, the fourth deeply excavated, so as to appear bilobed, but having a membraneous plate below, fifth joint elongate, about as long as third and fourth ; posterior tarsus very long, its basal joint being longer than the tibia, the other three decrease in size, entire ; claws simple. All the coxce subcontiguous ; prosternal process triangular, terminating acutely behind the front coxae ; breast compressed, rather convex, and grooved down the middle. The type is H. velox. 404 COLEOPTERA 710. H. velOX, n.s. Moderately shining, arched, elongate, rather narrow, pubescent, variegate. Head reddish, thorax and elytra castaneous, varying in hue from red to brown, the latter colour occupying large, irregular, longitudinal spaces on the thorax, predominating on the basal portion of the elytra, where it forms irregular marks, and forming two more or less obvious fasciae behind, the posterior regular, the other flexuous ; legs reddish, antennae and palpi testaceous-red ; the under surface darker in colour than the upper, and more finely pubescent ; the clothing consists of yellow hairs, which are rather unevenly distributed. The head is distinctly punctulated, its pubescence erect, and pro- ceeding from the eyes as well as the rest of its surface ; the prothorax and elytra are finely and rugosely sculptured, the former is indistinctly depressed at each side of the middle, and the latter are grooved at each side of the suture. Length, 2 \ ; breadth, quite f line. I found this species at Tairua ; it is exceedingly active. 711. H. undulata, n.s. Moderately shining, testaceous, two elongate marks on the prothorax fuscous ; the elytra are variegated with dark brown, the apex being of that colour, as also a curved fascia near the apex, a strongly flexuose one just behind the middle, extending forwards along the margin, where it forms a large spot, another marginal spot placed near the base, and on each elytron, near the base, two irregularly formed, almost confluent marks ; antennae fuscous, with the basal joints paler, legs infuscate but not concolorous, tarsi reddish-testa- ceous, palpi yellow. The form of the insect is rather more lanceolate than in H. velox, yet not dilated near the middle ; the prothorax is decidedly longer, the sculpture of both species is similar, but the pubescence of the present one is more evenly distributed. The antennce are robust, the two basal joints are of equal length, the second the more slender, third shorter than second, joints four to six rather small, obconical, seven to ten decrease in length, but each becomes broader than its predecessor, eleventh large, ovate. The maxillary /a^/ are robust, the second and third joints are less produced inwardly than in the typical species, and the last is obliquely cut away towards the apex. Legs normal. Length, i j ; breadth, \ line. I sent all but two of my specimens to Dr. Sharp ; they were found at Tairua. 712. H. nilbeculosa, n.s. Variegate, sublanceolate, pubescent, shining. Head reddish ; prothorax more or less testaceous, but with the greater part of its disc usually covered with brown ; elytra testaceous, with several, sometimes confluent, spots near the base dark brown, a large irregularly formed median space of the same colour separated from another behind by three almost confluent spots of the ground- OF NEW ZEALAND. 405 colour, which prevails at the apex ; legs reddish-testaceous, but, like the body, varying in hue. Antenna castaneous, robust, their two basal joints short. The head is finely punctured, the prothorax has the usual basal depressions and the elytra sutural striae ; the body is finely and rugosely sculptured and clothed with fine yellowish hairs. The legs do not differ from those of the typical species, except that the fourth joint of the front tarsus is smaller. Length, nearly 2 lines. I have three examples before me, one of which was found at Tairua, the others near Whangarei Harbour. 713. H. pullum, n.s. Body elongate, sub-lanceolate, clothed with yellowish hairs, dark blackish-brown in colour, finely and rugosely sculptured ; the legs paler, the front tarsi, antennae, and palpi reddish. The prothorax is rather short, without basal depressions, and the elytra bear sutural striae. Legs robust, the third joint of the anterior tarsi is somewhat emar- ginated, and the fourth rather small. The antenna are stout, and their joints exhibit but little disparity, each becoming broader and shorter towards the extremity. Eyes large, nearly approximated above. Length, 2 \-2 \ ; breadth, f-f line. I found two specimens at Tairua. 714- H. nigricome, n.s. Pale castaneous, legs testaceous, the antennae, save the three basal joints, blackish. The insect is similar in form to H. undulata and H. pullum, with the same kind of sculpture and clothing, which is more sparing on the thorax than the elytra ; the eyes are rather small and rounded, and widely separated above. 'The prothorax is bi-impressed at the base, and each elytron has a distinct sutural stria. The fourth joint of the front tarsus is moderately large, and the legs are rather long. The lower part of the body is reddish. Length, ij-i J ; breadth, quite J line. I found two specimens at Tairua. 715. H. calida, n.s. This species differs from the preceding in general outline, being broader and rather more convex, so that the form is more oval ; its colour and markings are subject to considerable variation, some being of a reddish chestnut colour, with the greater portion of the thorax blackish, and with a broad irregularly formed fascia behind the middle of the elytra as well as other dark marks, which, however, do not correspond even on the elytra of the same individual ; the legs are testaceous, as are also the antennae, but the latter are infuscate towards the extremity. The surface of the body presents the usual appearance, having the prevalent rugulose sculpture and yellowish pubescence, the scutellum, however, is short and rounded behind ; the legs are robust, the basal joint of the hind tarsus is nearly twice the length of the tibia, which, indeed, is scarcely as long as its pectinate spurs. 406 COLEOPTERA It is, like H. velox, exceedingly active and difficult to catch, though rather common at Tairua. I have only five examples before me, and all are more or less mutilated in the vain attempt to set them out properly. Length, i \ ; breadth, J line. 716. H. bifasciata, n.s. Allied to If. calida, the form, however, dissimilar, the body being but little attenuated behind, a circumstance which, of itself, would suffice to distinguish it from the preceding species. The prevailing sculpture and clothing are apparent, the scutellum is transversely quadrate, the prothorax is not distinctly impressed at the base, and the elytra have the usual striae. The body is yellow ; on each elytron, behind the middle, there is a strongly lunate fascia which meets its fellow at the suture, and another angular one in front, reaching the base near the suture, but leaving the shoulder yellow. Length, il line. Described from one example found near Whangarei Heads. 717. H. minor, n.s. Moderately shining, dark smoky brown, clothed with fine greyish hairs, the legs more or less infuscate, as are also the antennae, the more dilated joints of which are, however, darker than the others. It is of somewhat elongate form, but not greatly narrowed posteriorly; the surface is finely and rugosely sculptured ; the anterior tarsi are moderately broad, the three basal joints decrease in length, the first being rather broader than long, and the lobes of the fourth distant from each other at the apex. The second joint of the antennce is rather stout, and much longer than the third, which is not larger than its successor, and the apical joints are dilated. The scutellum is transversely quadrate ; the prothorax is depressed at the base. Length, i£ line. I found one specimen near Whangarei Heads. 718. H. cylindrata, n.s. Pale testaceous-brown, darkest on the thorax, legs testaceous, the antennae of nearly the same colour. The body is rather densely covered with fine yellowish hairs : it is elongate, cylindrical, transversely convex, and narrowed only near the front and apex of the elytra; it is covered with a fine dense rugose punctation. The base of the prothorax is almost truncate, there is an indistinctly impressed longitudinal line on the middle, and an obscure transverse impression at each side near its base ; the head is finely punctate and shining, with moderate widely separated eyes. The antennce. are longer than the prothorax, inserted in a very slight notch at the front margin of the eyes ; the basal joint is sub-pyriform, the second short, joints three to ten do not differ materially from one another, eleventh larger than tenth, oval. OF NEW ZEALAND. 407 Legs long, particularly the posterior pair, the tibia of equal thickness throughout, all more or less bent, and armed with very short terminal spurs, which seemingly are not pectinated ; the tarsi are hardly so long as the tibiae, the basal joint of the hind pair is longer than the following two, the second is as long as the fourth, the third being minute and apparently bilobed, at all events not entire. The maxillary palpi are rather short, the last joint largest and sub- oblong, the third triangular. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, J. Probably the type of a new genus. I have but one individual, which I have been unable to examine thoroughly ; it was found at Tairua. 719. H. TISitatuS, n.s. Body elongate, but little narrowed posteriorly, somewhat depressed, pubescent ; testaceous, with a dark curved fascia near the middle of each elytron, often prolonged along the suture and joining the equally dark apical spot, there is also a large triangular space at the base of the elytra of the same colour, and the prothorax is a little infuscate ; the under-surface is brownish, the metasternum rather more glossy than the abdomen. The head is larger than the front part of the thorax, and punctulated; the prothorax is strongly transverse, rounded and narrowed anteriorly, and, like the elytra, covered with a rugose punctation. Legs long, apical spurs small ; eyes rounded, widely separated above, and so deeply emarginated in front as to be lunate in form. Length, i J ; breadth, \ line. I have used Hylobia as its generic name for the present, though it has but little in common with the species of that genus, being more nearly allied to Hallomemis. I hope to be able to examine its structure in a more satisfactory manner before long, and so determine its position in classification, but the above description will lead to its identification. 720. H. nigellus, n.s. Allied to usitatus, rather more arched, blackish, sparingly clothed with cinereous pubescence, rugosely punctate and moderately shining. The eyes are thicker than in usitatus. Length, i line. I found this species in Auckland districts. FAMILY— LAGRIIDES. Ligula corneous, prominent. Maxilla bilobed, unarmed, ciliated. Mandibles short. Head prominent, seldom without a distinct neck. Eyes more or less emarginated. Antenna eleven-jointed, inserted late- rally just in front of the eyes. Prothorax narrower than the elytra; the pronotum confounded with its flanks. Anterior coxa projecting, cylin- drical or conical, contiguous or nearly so, their cotyloid cavities closed behind ; the intermediate furnished with trochantina ; the posterior transversal. Tarsi heteromerous, the two front pairs with five, the pos- terior with four joints; their claws simple. Abdomen consisting of five distinct segments. 408 COLEOPTERA Group— LAGRIID^E. Penultimate joint of the tarsi almost bilobed. The head with a more or less distinct neck. Terminal joint of the antenna elongate. Lagrioda. Fairm. Last joint of the maxillary /##/' securiform. Mandibles prominent, arched. Antenna longer than head and thorax, stout, inserted between the eyes and mandibles, eleven-jointed, basal joint stout, as long as third, second short, joints four to eight decrease in length, ninth and tenth obconical, eleventh ovate. Head wider than front of thorax, produced and rounded anteriorly ; labrum prominent, with its apex truncate and ciliated ; eyes large, prominent, longitudinal, oviform, coarsely facetted. Prothorax much narrower than elytra, laterally rounded in front, con- tracted behind, its base and apex truncated. Scutdlum subtriangular. Elytra elongate-ovate. Legs long ; front tarsi rather short, their basal joint oblong, second and third cordate, fourth dilated and bilobed, the fifth moderately elongate ; basal joint of the posterior tarsus as long as second and third. I have been unable to see the description published by the authors (Fairm. et Germ.), but the superficial characters given above will enable the New Zealand species to be recognized. 721. L. brounii, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. L. anguste, oblonga, pallide fulvescens, elytris aliquando plus minusve in- fuscatis, sparse griseo-pubescens, supra sat dense punctata ; antennarum articulis tribus ultimis crassioribus ; prothorace antice paulo rotundato, postice angustiore ; elytris oblongo-ovatis, humeris rotundatis ; abdomine infra nigrescente. Long., 2j lin. Tairua. I see nothing to differentiate generically this interesting species from the Chilian Lagrioda (Fairm. et Germ., Ann. Soc. Ent. de Fr., 1863, p. 234). It is very like L. obscurella, which is probably only a variety of L. rufula, and is found on a Mesembryanthemum. Capt. Broun took five specimens of the present species under logs on the sea-beach at Tairua. NOTE. — My remaining specimens measure from 2-2 J lines in length, by §-f in breadth. FAMILY— PEDILIDES. Ligula prominent. The lobes of the maxilla unarmed and ciliated. Mandibles not projecting beyond the labrum. Head prominent, deflexed, abruptly contracted behind so as' to form a distinct neck, visible (or not) from above. Eyes variable. Antenna eleven-jointed, filiform, inserted immediately in front of the eyes. Prothorax narrower OF NEW ZEALAND. 409 than the elytra in the greater number; the pronotum always confounded with its flanks. Elytra without epipleural folds. The front and hind coxa contiguous, the latter sometimes only sub-contiguous, the former conical or cylindrical, prominent, their cotyloid cavities widely open behind ; the intermediate furnished with trochantina, sometimes almost obsolete ; the four front tarsi with five, the hind pair with four joints ; the penultimate joint of all sub-bilobed ; claws simple. The abdomen composed of five (rarely of six) segments, all distinct. Group— PEDILID^E. Head disengaged from the prothorax, mobile ; its neck quite visible above. Prothorax always narrower than the elytra, without any trace of separation between the pronotum and flanks. Macratria. Newman; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,p. 579. Mentum transversely quadrate. Tongue hollowed. Maxillary palpi serrate ; two first joints broad, triangular ; third broadly triangular, acute ; fourth cultriform. Mandibles short, cleft at their apex. Labrum transversal, rounded in front. Head short, with a rather narrow neck, nodiform, rounded above, terminating with a short muzzle. Eyes large, subreniform or oval, moderately convex. Antenna about as long as the thorax, slender ; the basal joint stout, sub-cylindrical, joints two to eight obconical, nearly equal, ninth to eleventh distinctly thicker and longer than the preceding ones. Prothorax usually more or less elongate, oblong-oval, or narrowed at its base, which is rounded. Scutellum quadrangular or trapezeiform. Elytra elongate, parallel, or a little attenuate posteriorly. Legs rather long; ihe/emara more or less slender at their base, and incrassated towards the apex; tibia somewhat com- pressed ; anterior tarsi slightly depressed ; the basal joint of the poste- rior very elongate ; the penultimate joint of all the tarsi sub-bilobed. Body elongate, slender, finely pubescent. 722. M. exiliS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., February, 1877. M. angusta, fusca, albido-setulosa ; cajrite depresso; collo testaceo; oculis magnis ; antennis testaceis, extus infuscatis ; prothorace oblongo, apice angustissimo ; scutello inviso; elytris seriatim punctatis et setulosis, apice late rotundatis ; pedibus testaceis, femoribus posticis dimidio fus- cescentibus. Long., 1 1 lin. Tairua (Capt. Broun). Macratria is an almost cosmopolitan genus, but is not found in Europe, nor, so far as I know, in Australia. This is the smallest species that has come under my notice. 723/M. verticaliS, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., June, 1877. Elongatus, angustulus, niger, parcius pallido-pubescens, antennis pal- D iii 410 COLEOPTERA pisque fusco testaceis, pedibus testaceis, femoribus apicem versus plus minusve infuscatis, capite elongate, oculis prominulis ; elytris fortiter seriatim punctatis. Long., 3-3 \ mm. Antenna slender, infuscate, the basal joints a little paler than the others, the three apical joints thicker than the others, yet they are slender, each of them considerably longer than broad, the eleventh being longer than the tenth ; palpi yellowish, with the apical joint infuscate. Head scarcely so long as the thorax, the eyes are quite prominent, the sides behind them gradually narrowed, and with the occiput very convex, the surface is sparingly but distinctly punctured. Thorax considerably longer than broad, the sides a little contracted in front of the base, and at the front gradually rounded away to the neck, the surface with rather coarse and close punctures. Elytra elongate and narrow, quite parallel, with the shoulders well marked ; they are covered with series of closely-placed coarse punctures, which are wanting however at the apex, and they bear a fine scanty upright whitish pubescence. The legs are yellow, with the femora, especially the hind ones, infuscate towards the apex. Sent from Auckland by Captain Broun and Mr. Lawson. FAMILY- ANTHICIDES. The maxilla bilobed, unarmed and ciliated. Ligula projecting. Mandibles scarcely projecting beyond the labrum. Head bending, tri- gonal, abruptly narrowed behind to form the neck. Eyes moderate, lateral, entire. Antenna eleven-jointed, inserted laterally in front of and near to the eyes, filiform or gradually incrassated. Thorax nar- rower at its base than the elytra ; the pronotum and flanks confounded. Anterior coxa cylindrical, prominent, contiguous, their cotyloid cavities open behind ; the intermediate approximating, furnished with trochan- tina ; the posterior transversal, separated by a projecting intercoxal pro- cess of variable width : the hind tarsi four-jointed, the others pentamer- ous ; the penultimate joint of all almost invariably sub-bilobed ; claws simple. The abdomen with five distinct segments. Cotes. Sharp ; Ent. Mon, Mag^June, 1877. The species described below presents the following structural charac- ters, so that I have been induced to give it a distinct generic name : — Head short, abruptly truncate, distinctly exserted and furnished with a stout neck ; eyes prominent, coarsely facetted. Thorax elongate, deeply constricted in the middle. Hind coxa separated by a broad process of the basal ventral segment ; basal ventral segment very elon- gate ; legs elongate, femora simple and not clavate. Elytra not cover- ing the pygidium. The insect is most allied to Tomoderus compressi- collis, and should be classed between Formicomus and Tomoderus, in the Anthicidcs. OF NEW ZEALAND. 411 724. C. vestita, Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., June, 1877. Elonga- tus, angustus, fulvus, densius flavo-tomentosus, opacus, obsolete punc- tatus ; antennis pedibusque elongatis, illis crassiusculis. Long., 5 mm. Antenna stout, 2f mm. long, second joint a good deal shorter than the others, only about half as long as third, eleventh elongate, rather longer than any of the others. Head not punctured, but covered with a fine pubescence like the rest of the surface ; it is slightly broader than the thorax. Thorax elongate, deeply constricted just behind the middle, its punctation and pubescence similar to those of the head. Elytra elongate and narrow, narrowed towards the shoulders, bearing on the basal portion some series of fine indistinct distant punctures, which are made still more indistinct by the dense fine pubescence. Riccarton, found by Mr. Wakefield, in November, 1873. Anthicus. Payk. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,/. 596. Mentum and ligula quadrate; last joint of the labial palpi ovate; that of the maxillary cultriform, usually slender, and rounded inwardly. Mandibles arcuated, bifid at apex. Labrum transversal, entire, with rounded angles. Head deflexed, trigonal, sub-quadrate or abbreviated- oval, somewhat convex, attached to the thorax by means of a distinct neck. Eyes moderate, lateral, oviform. Antennce longer than head and thorax, gradually thickened towards the extremity, rarely filiform, the joints obconical, the last two or three joints sometimes transversal, eleventh oval, acuminate. Prothorax of variable form, but generally longer than broad, and always more or less narrowed posteriorly. Elytra elongate, sub-parallel, or oval, with their shoulders more or less distinct. Legs long, a little robust ; femora somewhat incrassated ; tibia slender, their spurs sometimes absent ; first joint of the tarsi long, especially that of the posterior tarsus, the penultimate sub-bilobed. Intercoxal process moderately broad, triangular, seldom sub-parallel. Body long, smooth or pubescent. 725. A. ObSCUriCOmis, n.s. Body shining pitchy-black, the head darkest ; legs testaceous with the tibiae infuscate ; palpi fusco- testaceous ; antennae fuscous, with the three basal joints generally paler in colour. Palpi sub-securiform. Antennce moderately long, pubescent, basal joint almost pyriform, second shorter than third, four to eight obconical, nine to ten sub-quadrate, eleventh moderately long, sub- ovate, acuminate. Head broader than the thorax, rounded behind, rather smooth and shining : eyes moderately large, coarsely facetted. Prothorax not so large as head, sub-cordate, a good deal rounded in front, widely sinuated, and a little constricted behind, the contraction prolonged in the form of a curved line near the base ; its surface is finely punctured, and, like the head, clothed with cinereous pubescence. Elytra elongate-oval, slightly parallel, wider than the head, moderately convex, the shoulders obtusely rectangular ; their anterior half is some- 412 COLEOPTERA what rugosely punctured, the posterior portion with less distinct sculp- ture ; they are rather densely clothed with semi-erect cinereous hairs. Legs moderate. Length, if lines. I found several examples at Tairua. 726. A. pellucidipes, n.s. Somewhat similar in form to A. obscuricornis, but rather smaller, with more oviform elytra, longer antennae, and with the apical joint of the maxillary palpi cultriform. Head and thorax reddish-brown ; the elytra paler, with a large fuscous patch on each near the middle, not reaching the suture ; antennae red- dish, rather shining, legs yellowish, almost pellucid ; palpi testaceous. Head rather small, shining, almost impunctate, finely and sparingly pubescent. Thorax cordiform, rounded in front, and a good deal con- stricted behind the middle, with clothing and punctation similar to those on the head. Elytra a good deal narrowed anteriorly, so that their shoulders are not at all prominent ; the basal portion to beyond the middle is punctured, almost in rows, the apical portion nearly smooth ; they are clothed with fine hairs. Length, ij lines. I found this species in several Auckland districts. 727. >£! crispi, n.s. Head and thorax reddish, the base of the elytra also of that colour, the rest of the elytra orange, with a broad brownish median fascia, legs, antennae, and palpi yellow ; the insect is shining and clothed with moderately long yellowish hairs. Antenna long and robust, their second joint shortest ; joints three to six about equal, almost oval ; seven to ten obconical, the eleventh ovate. Head large, rounded behind, somewhat produced anteriorly, finely and remotely punctured and pubescent. Prothorax much longer than broad, greatly constricted and depressed between the middle and base, the frontal portion sub-cordate, being rounded laterally, and more gradually narrowed behind than in front, and smaller than the head, the basal portion hardly as wide as the frontal ; its surface finely and distinctly punctured and pubescent. Scutellum triangular. Elytra elongate-obovate, being widest in front of the fascia, slightly depressed transversely just behind the reddened basal space ; they are punctured almost in regular rows, but their punctation is much obscured by their pubescence. Legs long and stout, the tibia straight, with small spurs ; tarsi short, particularly the anterior, which have their fourth joint rather small and bilobed, the posterior are elongate, and their basal joint is nearly as long as the other three conjointly. Length, i J ; breadth, \ line. OBS. — Quite different from the preceding, being much narrower, more elliptical, with more robust antennae and tarsi. I am indebted to Mr. T. A. Crisp, of Parua, for my only specimen, and have named the species in his honour. OF NEW ZEALAND. 413 FAMILY— MORDELLIDES. Mentum borne by a peduncle. Ligula prominent, membraneous, cordiform. Maxilla bilobed, ciliated, membraneous, not soldered at the base. Apical joint of the maxillary palpi cultriform. Mandibles short, furnished inwardly with a membraneous plate. Head vertical, short, resting on the front coxae, provided with a narrow neck, entirely immersed in the thorax, its vertex contiguous to the prothorax, and not projecting beyond its front margin. Eyes large, oviform, depressed. Antenna eleven-jointed, inserted in front of the eyes above the base of the mandibles, filiform, or slightly dentate. Prothorax bent down, wider than the elytra at the base, its lateral margins acute. Elytra plane, gradually attenuated, arched, leaving more or less of the pygidium exposed. Legs long : anterior coxa robust, very prominent, contiguous, covering the intermediate, provided with trochantina, their cotyloid cavities widely open behind ; the intermediate transversal, moderately separated, with trochantina ; the posterior transversal, lamelliform and contiguous : posterior femora wide and compressed ; the tibiae furnished with spurs, the posterior very long : hind tarsi four-jointed, the others pentamerous ; their claws simple or divided, and pectinate. Metatho- racic episterna broad and generally parallel. Abdomen with five distinct segments. Group— MORDELLID.33. Th& pygidium prolonged in the form of a conical projection. Pos- terior coxa longer than the metasternum. Tarsal claws more or less divided and pectinated. Eyes invariably entire. Antennal cavities widely open. Mordella. Linne ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. v.,/. 609. Last joint of the labial palpi broad, obliquely-triangular ; that of the maxillary cultriform. Mandibles bifid at the extremity ; labrum trans- versal, rounded in front. Head a little convex; epistome very short, frequently confounded with the forehead, widely truncated ; eyes a little convex, ovate, oblique, rarely contiguous to the thorax. Antenna moderately long and robust, compressed, simple or serrated ; joints one to four obconical, and of variable length. Prothorax transversal, usually rounded laterally, with sub-acute hind angles, sinuous in front, with a large central lobe at the base. Scutellum moderate, quadrate. Elytra closely adapted to the thorax, singly rounded at the apex, nar- rowed posteriorly. Legs rather long; the posterior femora strongly compressed laterally, and very wide, tibia (hind) smooth externally ; the intermediate tibiae as long as their tarsi ; the basal joint of the four posterior tarsi very elongate ; the penultimate of the two front pairs excavated above for the insertion of the apical joint. Body convex, lanceolate, generally ending in a strong spine-like process. These characters will lead to the recognition of the New Zealand species, though not an exact translation of Lacordaire's diagnosis. 414 COLEOPTERA 728. M. funerea, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. M. nigra, subtilissime squamulosa, elytris in medio maculis duabus fasciaque flexuosa postica, ad suturam interrupta, albo-pubescentibus, sed in certa luce evanescentibus ; antennis, articulis quatuor basalibus exceptis, serratis ; capitis fronte subtilissime punctata ; tibiis fere ecal- caratis ; tarsis quatuor anterioribus breviusculis ; aculeo paulo recurvo ; corpore infra nitide nigro. Long., 7 lin. Waikato (Captain Hutton). About the size and general appearance of the Australian M. 10- maculata, Fab., but, inter alia, minutely scaly, except the white spots and band, not pubescent, and the tibial spurs nearly obsolete. 729. M. tibiale, n.s. Moderately shining black, clothed with fine decumbent dark-cinereous hairs, and very finely punctured. Antenna with the four basal joints fuscous, the others black ; joints five to ten serrate, the eleventh ovate. Maxillary palpi stout, the two penultimate joints pilose, and of a dark-testaceous colour, the apical joint cultriform and quite black. Head moderately convex, and clothed with fine cinereous hairs, chiefly disposed transversely. Prothorax rather broad, and relatively short, not much narrowed towards the front, with rounded sides, and, in one of my two specimens, with a small white spot at each side. The elytra are not greatly narrowed posteriorly, the disc is rather flat, and the shoulders slightly ridged ; there are two silvery small rounded spots on the middle, one on each side of, and close to, the suture ; and a white flexuose fascia, interrupted at the suture, and scarcely reaching the lateral margin, near the apex. Under-side black, with a spot on each side of the breast, and one on each side of the base of the abdominal segments, white. Legs moderately long, the posterior tibial spurs well developed, and the anterior tibiae rather strongly flexuose ; the four front tarsi are rather short, and the claws are ser- rated inwardly. Length (including spine) 5^ lines. I found three specimens at Tairua ; it is nearly allied to M. funerea. 730. M. detract^, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. M. nigra, pube, in certa luce grisea, subtiliter vestita; elytris fascia flexuosa ante medium maculisque duabus posticis albis ornatis ; antennis minus serratis ; capite antice valde convexo ; tarsis quatuor anterioribus valde elongatis ; aculeo recto, breviusculo ; corpore infra griseo-sericante. Long., 4 lin. Waikato (Capt. Hutton). About the size and general appearance of our M. fasciata, but the elytra narrowing much more posteriorly, and differently marked. 731. M. tairuense, n.s. The general ground-afour is black; the antennae, save the pale (four) basal joints, are pitchy-brown ; the legs are of a similar dark colour, but the four front thighs are testa- OF NEW ZEALAND. 415 ceous, and the palpi are yellowish, with the margins of the cultriform terminal joint black. The head is not very convex, a little less so in front, and it is nearly covered with fine cinereous hairs. The thorax^ like the head and elytra, are sculptured in the same way as the prece- ding species, and its clothing resembles that of the head ; it is, how- ever, chiefly distributed on the base, sides, and two dorsal lines. The elytra bear a greatly flexuous medial fascia, two rather large transverse spots behind, and the lower side of the body is more or less marked with spots, all of which are white. The form of the body is very much the same as that of the previously described species, but the elytra are slightly incurved near the middle, and not very strongly narrowed posteriorly. The anterior tarsi are not very elongate, being shorter than the tibiae ; the intermediate, however, are quite as long as the tibiae ; the spurs of the hind tibiae are well- developed, those of the others are small, and all the tibia are somewhat bent. The antennal joints five to ten are serrate, but the angles are rather obtuse. Length, 3-3^ ; breadth, i line. These measurements refer to insects that have been well set out ; under ordinary circumstances, that is, when simply pinned, with the head deflexed, the size would not exceed three lines. I believed this species to be identical with (or merely a variety . of) M. detracta, but Dr. Sharp, to whom I sent some specimens, being of a different opinion, I have given it a distinct specific name, derived from the locality at which I found it. Mordellistena. Nov. gen. 732. M. JUCUnda, n.s. This species is of a light castaneous brown colour, with the head and thoracic dorsal space piceous; the clothing consists of pale yellow hairs, which, on the head, are rather fine and dense, those on the thorax are chiefly confined to the base and sides, and the elytral pubescence is unevenly distributed, but sometimes assumes the form of an oblique line proceeding from the shoulder, and almost uniting with an indistinct irregularly formed fascia near the middle. The antenna are infuscate, the third joint is obconical, joints four to ten serrate, eleventh ovate. The maxillary palpi are fus- cous, and their last joint securiform. The legs are rather short, and testaceous in colour, the tarsi are moderately robust, the front pair shortest. The body is arched, finely punctulated and sub-parallel, the elytra being a little narrowed in front, and but little rounded till near the apex, and the abdominal process is less elongate than usual in Mordella. The tibia are somewhat flexuous, the spurs of the middle pair small, those of the hind rather long. Length, 2 J lines. I found very few examples of this species at Tairua. I have used Mordellistena as its generic name, and the characters given above will serve to distinguish it from Mordella. 733. M. neglectum, n.s. Moderately shining bluish-black, finely punctured and pubescent, with the last joint of the maxillary palpi some- 416 COLEOPTERA what securiform. The antenna are blackish, joints four to eight serrate, ninth and tenth oblong, eleventh normal. Head with cinereous pubescence behind, the forehead nude and almost smooth. Thorax not much longer than broad, clothed like the head. The elytra are rather convex, their sides slightly rounded, a little narrowed near the shoulders, and not much attenuated posteriorly ; the scutellar region is somewhat depressed, and, in some examples, the greyish pubescence becomes quite white along the suture. The tibia are a little bent ; the front pair not longer than their tarsi ; the intermediate are longer, and their tarsi elongate and slender, and the spurs of the posterior are of moderate size. Length, 2 lines. This species also occurs at Tairua. FAMILY— RHIPIPHORIDES. Mentum with a peduncle. Ligula membraneous, more or less prominent. Maxilla bilobed, lamelliform, ciliated, soldered at the base, their inner lobe sometimes rudimentary or entirely absent. Ter- minal joint of the maxillary palpi never securiform. Mandibles without internal membraneous plate. Head vertical, supported on the front coxae, with a narrow neck, completely sunk in the prothorax, its vertex often passing beyond the front margin of the thorax. Eyes large, emarginate or otherwise. Antenna with eleven or ten joints, variably inserted on the head, pectinate or flabellate among the males, often serrate or dentate among the females. Prothorax wider than the elytra at the base, the pronotum confounded with its flanks in front. Elytra sometimes covering the abdomen, sometimes abbreviated and gaping ; in the latter case the under-wings not folded below them. Legs long : the anterior coxa contiguous, projecting, reposing on the intermediate and without trochantina, their cotyloid cavities very widely open behind; the intermediate generally slightly separated, transversal or oblique, and with or without trochantina ; the posterior transversal, lamelliform, and contiguous : spurs of the tibiae variable ; tarsi slender, the two front pairs with five joints, the posterior with four ; the penultimate joint of all entire: claws pectinate or dentate, rarely simple. The abdomen composed of five or eight distinct segments. RMpistena. Sharp ; Entom. Mon. Mag., Sept., 1878, /. 81. I give below the characters, so far as I can see them, of a species which seems to be a very interesting form of Rhipiphorides, but to connect that family with the Mordellides ; if the antennae and head were hidden, the insect might readily be passed over as a slender Mordelli- stena. Antenna short, eleven-jointed, the four basal joints moderately long and stout, the other seven very short, but each giving off a long slender lobe ; their insertion is a long way from the front of the clypeus near OF NEW ZEALAND. 417 the eyes, which are somewhat emarginate on their inner edge. Head, when extended, with its posterior part laid on the apex of the thorax. Mandibles visible from the front ; labrum small but visible between the mandibles ; maxilla and labium placed in a cavity on the under-side of the head, this cavity is well denned by a margin which forms a curve extending between the front angles of the head ; the labium is appar- ently excessively reduced, and I cannot see any mentum or labial palpi ; the maxillae are exposed ; their palpi are not very large and are four- jointed, the basal joint being, however, very minute, the second joint is longer than the third, and the fourth about as long as the second and third together, and oval in form. Thorax much narrowed in front, its anterior' opening looking downwards, prosternum separated from the flanks of the pronotum by an obscure suture ; front coxa much exserted, sub -cylindrical and perpendicular, their cavities widely open behind, but placed at a considerable distance from the front edge of the prosternum. Mesosternum rather large, with a prominence in the middle which fits between the front coxae ; the middle coxae separated by a prolongation of the mesosternum, which extends as far as the hind part of the coxae, and has there a free slender extremity. Metasternum elongate, its episterna very large, its epimera not visible. Hind coxae large, but only about half as long as the metasternum. Hind-body slender, of five visible ventral segments, the first of which is about as long as the apical one, the three intermediate being moderately long and about equal to one another. Legs elongate and very slender, the tibia without spurs, the tarsi longer than the tibiae, the front and middle ones five-jointed, the hind ones four-jointed. The claws have been covered with gum tragacanth, so that I cannot see their structure. 734. R. lugubriS, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., Sept., 1878, /. 81. Elongata, angustula, nigra, opaca, dense subtilissime punctata et fusco- pubescens \ prothorace antrorsum fortiter angustato, basi profunde Insinuate, angulis posterioribus sub-prolongatis, ad humeros applicatis \ elytris elongatis et angustis, apicibus vix dehiscentibus et sub-acuminatis. Long., 6 mm. ; lat, i J mm. The first joint of the antenna is longer and rather thicker than the second ; the third is longer than the first, but similar to it in form ; the fourth joint is stout, quite as long as broad ; the other seven joints very short, but each giving off an appendage, and of these the first four or five are each as long as the three basal joints. I have received a mutilated individual of this species from Captain Broun, and am informed that he has found only two individuals, at Tairua. Sharpia. Nov. gen. Antenna eleven-jointed, inserted at the sides just in front of the eyes, robust, nearly as long as the head and thorax, the basal joint stout, dilated towards the apex, second rather small, oblong, third a little shorter than first, obconical^ fourth subquadrate, a little larger than E iii 41 8 COLEOPTERA second, joints five to ten strongly pectinated, these joints decrease a little in length but their lobes are about equal, and the eleventh is stout, elongate-oval, and about as long as the lobe of the tenth. The head is large, being nearly three times the width of the front of the thorax, ovate, resting on the apex of the thorax in repose : the parts of the mouth are exposed, the lower side of the head being obliquely truncated towards the front ; mentum indistinct ; labial palpi short but quite perceptible, as long as the mandibles, the maxillary elongate, four- jointed, the seconol and fourth joints about equal, the latter oviform, thickened towards the extremity, it is longitudinally impressed at the base : the upper part is rounded and somewhat convex behind, depressed and flattened in front ; the epistome very transverse and distinctly separated from the forehead ; labrum prominent, transversal, truncated and ciliated in front ; mandibles robust, arched, with a tooth in line with the front of the labrum ; eyes large, widely separated above, transversal, widely and deeply emarginated in front, so as to be lunate, with their greatest bulk below ; they are moderately facetted, and not convex. Prothorax longer than broad, conical, greatly narrowed anteriorly, without perceptible front angles, the base is as wide as the elytra, with prominent, acute, divergent angles overlapping the shoulders of the elytra ; it is triangularly excised at the middle with a tooth-like protu- berance at each side of the excision, and between these and the posterior angles rather strongly sinuated. Scutellum large, elongate, cuneiform. Elytra elongate, attenuated posteriorly, with obliquely rounded apices ; they do not cover the abdomen, and are separate behind, so as to expose the ample wings. The legs are elongate and slender, the anterior shortest : the tibiae are a little bent, and distinctly bispinose at apex ; front tarsi about as long as tibiae, their basal joint stout, as long as fifth, the fourth smallest ; the posterior are elongate, the first joint not so long as the other three, third shorter than second ; claws pectinate : the apex of the tibiae and tarsal joints is cavernose. each being inserted in the cavity of the other. The coxa are large, the anterior subcylindrical, exserted, with their cavities open behind and close to the hind margin of the prosternum ; they are contiguous. The intermediate are slightly separated by an elongate triangular mesosternal process, acute at apex, but extending much beyond their middle; the hind pair are sub-contiguous. Meso- sternum rather large ; metasternum large, convex, longitudinally furrowed on the middle. Abdomen elongate, with six visible segments. I have named this genus in honour of Dr. Sharp, of Thornhill, Dumfriesshire. The insect is more nearly related to Rhipistena than any of the four groups of this family. 735. S. hirtella, n.s. Elongate, slightly glossy ; head and thorax blackish, elytra pitchy-red, reddest along the suture and margins, the palpi, tarsi, and lobed joints of, the antennae black, the legs and basal joints of the antennae obscure red, the claws and tibial spurs yellowish ; the body is clothed with short, silvery-grey hairs, which are more sparingly distributed on the thoracic disc than elsewhere. OF NEW ZEALAND. 419 Mandibles and labrum polished, the latter punctate ; head finely and densely punctured in front, more distantly and rather more coarsely behind, with a not very distinct, smooth, dorsal line. Prothorax with a smooth median line, finely punctate, and bearing many short, irregular, aciculate impressions. The elytra are sculptured very much in the same way as the thorax ; each has four longitudinal costae, the sutural becomes obsolete behind the middle, the second extends from base to apex, the third and fourth proceed from before the middle, but the latter only reaches the apex. The legs are finely pubescent. The last dorsal segment is cordate, smooth and shining, except near the apex and mar- gins, where it is pubescent. Length, 5^ lines ; breadth, nearly ij. OBS. — These measurements were taken from the labrum to the apex of the elytra, and across the shoulders ; my only specimen was cut out of a tree-stump at Patua, near Whangarei Harbour, before being quite mature, in which state the length of the body is seven lines, and the breadth across the fourth ventral segment nearly two lines. FAMILY— (EDEMERIDES. The mentum with a peduncle. Ligula prominent, bilobed, its lobes divergent and rounded. Maxillae, with two unarmed lobes, the external longer than the inner one. Mandibles nearly always bifid at their extremity, furnished inwardly with a membraneous lamelle and ciliated. Head gradually narrowed posteriorly, terminating in a variable muzzle rarely assuming the form of a rostrum. Antenna with eleven or twelve joints, filiform in the majority, inserted in front of and at a variable distance from the eyes. Prothorax narrower than the elytra, its flanks and pronotum continuous. Elytra, in general, imperfectly embracing the hind-body. Anterior coxa elongate, sub-cylindrical, contiguous, prominent, their cotyloid cavities widely open behind ; the intermediate of similar form, decumbent, longitudinal, contiguous or sub-contiguous ; the posterior transversal, narrow, contiguous or very near to each other, seldom widely separated : the four front tarsi pentamerous, the hind pair four-jointed, the penultimate joint of the latter nearly always sub- bilobed ; the claws simple. The abdomen with five or six segments, all free. Group— CEDEMERIDJE. Intermediate coxa elongated, cylindrical, contiguous or only slightly separated ; the anterior generally very long. Projecting intercoxal process of the abdomen very narrow, acutely triangular, often almost absent. Antenna never inserted on the sides of the muzzle. Scutellum elongate, curvilinearly triangular. Tarsal claws simple. Metathoracic epimera narrow, external. The integuments generally somewhat solid. Selenopalpus. White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 13. Head elongate, as long and behind nearly as broad as the prothorax; labrum transverse ; mandibles strong and simple ; eyes large, truncated 420 COLEOPTERA anteriorly ; the maxillary palpi of the male with the penultimate joint shorter than the second ; the apical large, slender at the base, greatly expanded apically, with a deep semicircular external excision, and its front portion truncated at the end. Antenna eleven-jointed, not so long as the body, filiform, and inserted in front of the eyes ; second joint small ; joints three to ten gradually decrease ; eleventh rather short, sub-ovate. Prothorax scarcely convex, longer than broad, dilated laterally near the front, base and apex truncate, with fine reflexed margins. Scutellum small. Elytra elongate, wider behind than in front, apices rounded, leaving the pygidium exposed. Four front femora sub- linear, the posterior strongly inflated, and grooved below for the recep- tion of the tibiae ; the two anterior pairs of tibia nearly straight, the hind pair thick, greatly flexuose and inwardly produced at the apex as a somewhat flattened process ; each with two short spines ; tarsi with the second and third joints of the two front pairs obconical, the fourth sub- quadrate and superficially excavated for the reception of the slender apical joint, which is nearly as long as the first. In ihefema/e the hind legs are similar in form to the others, and the terminal joint of the palpus, though dilated, is only about twice as wide as the penultimate, and the elytra are broader. NOTE. — These characters have been derived from examples in my own collection, and will serve to indicate, in some degree, the forms of the other New Zealand genera of the GEdemeridse. 736. S. cyaneus, Fabricius; Ent. Syst., ii., 75. Body dark blue, moderately shining, palpi, tarsi, and apical joints of the antennae piceous. Head finely punctate, with a longitudinal depression more or less distinct on the clypeus, and almost nude. Prothorax a little uneven, finely and rather closely punctured, with a few short fuscous hairs. Each elytron with the suture and two discoidal lines slightly elevated, the whole of the surface being more or less finely and rugosely punc- tured, and clothed with short fuscous pubescence. Length, 6 lines. Described from specimens which I found at Tairua, on the inflores- cence of Leptospermum. The species is identical with White's Selenopalpus chalybeus. Sessinia. Pascoe ; Journ. Entom., ii., p. 45. NOTE. — I have not seen the description of this genus. 737- S. Strigipennis, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 12. Pale testaceous, with an indistinct dorsal line on the thorax, and the inter- stices of the elytra infuscate but seldom very dark. The head and thorax are finely and rather closely punctured and sparsely pubescent. Scutellum large, triangular. The elytra have the sutural and two ill- defined discoidal lines on each paler than the interstices, and the whole of their surface is more or less finely punctate and rugose and clothed with fine pallid hairs. OF NEW ZEALAND. 421 The male of this species has a large apical joint to the maxillary palpus, which is externally excised throughout its whole length, a form essentially differing from that of S. lineata. Length, 5 lines. Discovered by Mr. Colenso according to White ; the above de- scription applies to specimens which I found at Tairua. This is the most slender of the New Zealand species at present known. 738. S. latiuSCllla, n.s. The head is finely punctured, but in front distinctly wrinkled. Prothorax rather long and convex, widest near the front, the sides rounded in front and gradually narrowed posteriorly ; it resembles the head in colour, being pale testaceous, but reddish ; it is finely and closely punctured, with sparing pallid pubes- cence. Scutellum small, triangular. The elytra are rather broad, dila- ted posteriorly, apices rounded and not covering the pygidium ; each bears four discoidal lines which are paler than the interstices, and of the same colour as the two broad marginal streaks ; the three interstices on the disc, and two narrow outer lines, are infuscate ; they are sculptured like the preceding species, but exhibit a somewhat roughened aspect, owing to the semi-erect pubescence with which they are clothed. The antenna are finely pubescent, with the basal joint somewhat compressed, and expanded towards the apex ; second joint very short ; joints three to ten gradually decrease ; the eleventh shorter than the preceding joints. The terminal joint of the maxillary palpi in the male is large and sub-securiform, but rather short, with a short indistinct external excision close to the apex. In what I believe to be the other sex, the same joint is larger, and if it were not curvedly-truncated inwardly its form would be almost triangular. This is a decidedly broader, more robust insect than those pre- viously described, and the palpi are stouter. Length, 5 lines. I found two examples at Whangarei Heads. 739. S. lineata, Fabritius (Dryops). Pale ochraceous, with a thoracic dorsal line and a broad lateral streak on each elytron, fuscous ; the head and thorax nearly nude, the elytra densely covered with short decumbent pale yellow hairs. Head finely and distantly punctured, with a depression in front of the vertex. The sculpture of the thorax is very similar to that of the head, and its surface is a little uneven. The elytra are very finely and rather closely punctured, but the punctation is concealed by the pubescence. The terminal joint of the maxillary palpus is almost obconical, with an external excision which does not reach the apex. Length, 8 lines. The above corresponds with a specimen received from Mr. C. M. Wakefield, who found it in the Canterbury district ; the only individual I found is of a rather shining reddish-testaceous colour. 422 COLEOPTERA 740. S. pauperata, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., January, 1876. S. testacea, parce pubescens ; antennis articulo tertio quam quarto paulo breviore ; capite prothoraceque subtiliter et confertim punctatis ; scutello majusculo, transverse ; elytris brevibus, subpunctato- striatis, interstitiis alternis multo latioribus. Long., 4 lin. Christchurch (Mr. Wakefield). This very distinct species may be at once known by its short elytra. Thelyphassa. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. Oculi integri. Palpi maxillares in mare elongati, articulo ultimo apice profunde emarginato ; in foemina breviores, articulo ultimo securi- formi. Tibia omnes bicalcaratse. Caetera ut in Xanthochroa. Xanthochroa is principally a European genus, from which the present differs structurally only in the above characters. The male has the same deeply incised terminal abdominal segment ; but there is no trace of it in the female. The elytra do not cover the extremity of the abdomen, even in the male. The peculiarly shaped maxillary palpi have just the same semi-circular notch that is found in Selenopalpus. The species is remarkable for the delicacy of its texture. It was found under logs thrown up on the beach just above high-water mark. Capt. Broun says it makes great use of its palpi, as well as of its antennae, in confinement. Of the two pairs which that gentleman has kindly sent me the females are the largest, but with somewhat shorter antennae than the males. 741. T. diaphana, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. T. oblonga, subparallela, depressa, flavo-albescens ; oculis nigris ; supra capite prothoraceque subtiliter punctatis ; antennis dimidio corporis longioribus ; scutello parvo ; elytris subtilissime punctatis et pubescen- tibus, singulis lineis tribus pallidioribus notatis ; pedibus gracilibus, pallidis. Long., 6-7 lin. Tairua. 742. T. ObSCTira, n.s. Body obscure brownish-testaceous, the legs, antennae, and palpi pallid. Head finely and closely punctured, the epistome a little elevated and shining. Prothorax finely and irregularly punctured and pubescent. Elytra finely and closely sculptured, densely covered with short, greyish hairs. Under-side similarly sculptured, but more sparingly clothed. The insect is similar in form to the typical species, but the terminal joint of the maxillary palpi of the male has only a very small incision, which, when carefully examined, shows that the joint itself is quite hollow. Length, 6J lines ; breadth, ij ($). The species was discovered near Napier by Mr. F. H. Meinertzhagen. OF NEW ZEALAND. 423 Baculipalpus. Nov. gen. Body elongate, sub-depressed. Maxillary palpi very long, their teF minal joint very large but narrow, sublunate, exactly resembling the top of a crutch with its hind part fractured. Eyes large, rounded, their anterior portion very slightly truncated, moderately facetted, and situa- ted near the middle of the head. Head as wide as prothorax, rounded behind, somewhat elongated anteriorly. Antennce placed laterally in front of the eyes, with a rather long flexuose basal joint which is rather slender near the base ; second short ; third and fourth of about equal size (the others broken off). Prothorax longer than broad, a little dilated in front of the middle, narrowed posteriorly ; its apex is some- what emarginate ; the base with a small scutellar incision, beyond which it is curved outwardly, and finely margined. Scutellum very small. Elytra elongate, their sides almost parallel with the suture, though slightly incurved in front of the middle ; the apices rather acutely rounded, almost divergent, and covering the abdomen. Legs moderately long ; femora sublinear ; tibia straight, of about equal thickness through- out, and armed with two small spines at the apex ; tarsi normal, appar- ently, but nearly all more or less broken. The insect for which I make the above name is allied to the preced- ing genera ; its peculiar enormously-developed terminal joint of the maxillary palpi will at once lead to its recognition. 743. B. rarus, n.s. Head rather closely but finely punctured, with an impressed line on the vertex, which is rendered obvious by an elongate fuscous mark, the rest of the surface being of a pale testaceous colour ; eyes metallic, pale castaneous. Prothorax a little uneven, rather convex transversely, finely punctate, and of the same colour as the head, its dorsal line being infuscate. Elytra with obliquely rounded humeral angles ; each elytron bears three broad, pale-fuscous, discoidal streaks, the intervals being almost concave ; they are closely and indis- tinctly rugosely-punctate. The body is sparingly clothed with fine pallid hairs, but the pubescence is almost entirely confined to the elytra. Length, 5^ lines. I only found one example of this species some years ago, at Auck- land ; it is evidently the male, and, unfortunately, very much mutilated. Techmessa. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., February, 1874. Mentum transversely quadrangular. Last joint of maxillary/^/ cultriform, acute at apex. Mandibles bifid at apex ; labrum short, slightly sinuously truncated in front. Head short ; epistoma broadly and squarely truncated in front. Eyes large, slightly transverse, entire, more (concolor) or less (telephoroides) strongly prominent. Antennce inserted on slight prominences in front of and quite distinct from the 424 COLEOPTERA eyes ; joint one swollen, pyriform ; two a little shorter than three, and both obconic ; three not more than half as long as four ; four to ten sub-equal, cylindric (concolor) or elongate-obconic ( telephoroides ) ; eleven a little longer than ten, subfusiform. Prothorax scarcely wider than long, and convex in concolor ; distinctly wider than long, subdepressed, and somewhat unequal in telephoroides ; truncated at base and apex ; sides rounded, abruptly incurved anteriorly, gradually contracted pos- teriorly, rather strongly grooved or margined along the base. Elytra elongate, parallel, scarcely convex, somewhat broadly rounded at apex. femora sublinear ; tibia armed with two distinct spurs at apex ; the two penultimate joints of the tarsi rather short, expanded, and spongy pubescent beneath. Abdomen of five free joints. Body more (telepho- roides) or less (concolor) linear, shortly pilose. Of all the published genera of the (Edemerida the present seems to me to approach nearest to Cycloderus. It is, however, at once to be distinguished from that genus, and from all the others of the family known to me, by the short third joint of the antennae. 744. T. COIlCOlor, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Febry., 1874. Black, a little shining ; everywhere rather densely clothed with a shortish semi-erect brownish pile. Head and prothorax coarsely punctured and rugose ; the punctures more crowded on the front of the former and on the sides of the latter ; elytra rather strongly and closely punctured and transversely confluently rugose ; under-side and legs brownish-black, pubescent, punctured ; antenna (save the three basal joints) and palpi dusky-brown. Length, 3 lines. New Zealand. One example. NOTE. — I have one specimen which I picked out from a collection of other beetles sent to me by Captain Hutton, who, I believe, found it in Otago. The elytral disc is nearly nude. 745- T. telephoroides, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Febry., 1874. Sublinear, depressed, slightly shining; somewhat thinly clothed with a short sub-decumbent whitish pile. Head and prothorax brownish- black ; the front and hind margins of the latter reddish-brown, rather coarsely and closely punctured and rugose ; the punctures most crowded on the front and epistoma of the former, which are also unisulcate down the centre ; prothorax distinctly wider than long, sub-cordiform, a little depressed and unequal by slight irregular depressions ; elytra pale brown with a yellowish tinge, closely punctured and rugose ; underside reddish-brown, pubescent, finely and not closely punctured ; legs and palpi pale yellow ; antenna brown. Length, 3^ lines. New Zealand. One example. 746. T. picticomis, n.s. Body black, moderately shining, base of antennal joints four to eleven testaceous ; sides of the body and the legs sparingly clothed with rather long fine fuscous hairs. Head punc- OF NEW ZEALAND. 425 tate. The prothorax bears two oblique confluent depressions which extend from the sides in front to the base ; its surface is rather coarsely and almost rugosely punctured. Scutellum sub-triangular. The elytra are coarsely, rugosely, and closely punctured. Length, nearly 3 lines. OBS. — This insect, of which I found one specimen only at Tairua, is allied to but not congeneric with Tec/imessa, from which it differs in the structure of the eyes, antennae, palpi, &c. Its chief structural characteristics are, as follow : — Antenna, eleven-jointed, sub-filiform, inserted on the head in front of the eyes ; basal joint sub-pyriform ; second very small and transverse ; third shorter than fourth ; joints four to ten about equal ; eleventh sub- fusiform. Last joint of maxillary palpi almost cultriform ; apex almost obtuse. Eyes large, slightly convex, and a little excised in front. Pro- thorax rather small, somewhat transverse, considerably rounded and narrowed in front and behind ; posterior angles not prominent, sub- acute ; apex truncate, base finely margined and nearly truncate. Elytra elongate, wider than thorax, widest behind, slightly convex, apex obtusely rounded, sub-truncate. Legs of normal length ; femora sub- linear, yet a little incrassated ; tibia straight, with minute apical spurs ; tarsi with the fourth and third (anterior pairs) joints small, but dilated laterally, the apical as long as the basal joint. FAMILY— CURCULIONIDES. The head prolonged into a rostrum, bearing at its extremity the organs of the mouth ; the latter complete, except the labrum, which is absent. Mentum lodged in a hollow of the under-chin, or borne by a peduncle proceeding from it. Ligula concealed by the mentum or uncovered. The maxilla generally with one lobe only. Palpi very short, conical or sub- cylindrical ; the labial with three, the maxillary with four joints. Mandibles short, of variable form. Antenna inserted on the rostrum, consisting of eight or twelve joints, geniculated in the majority, and nearly always terminating in a club. Eyes very variable. The pronotum confounded with the flanks of the prothorax. Anterior coxce contiguous or otherwise, having their cotyloid cavities closed behind ; the others separated ; tarsi generally spongy underneath, sub- pentamerous ; their third joint often bilobed. Abdomen composed of five (rarely of six) segments, the third and fourth ordinarily shorter than the others. Group— BRACHYDERID^E. The antenna geniculated \ scape of variable length ; funiculus with seven (rarely with six) joints ; the club of normal structure. Rostral scrobes often linear and directed downwards. Aglycyderes. Westwood; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. vii.,/. 607. Labium rounded, horny, strongly ciliated. Jaw-lobes sub-triangular, furnished on the inner side with bent, rigid hairs. Labial palpi very F iii 426 COLEOPTERA small, concealed; the maxillary very short and stout, joints one to three extremely short. Mandibles robust, short, sub-triangular, obtusely tridentate at their internal side. Head depressed, that of the males very broad, with a protuberance in front of each eye, behind with a narrow neck ; that of the females triangular, and truncated in front. Antenna straight, slender, filiform, eleven-jointed, the first a little elon- gate and rather thick, eleventh elongate-oval. Eyes small, rounded, very prominent among the males. Prothorax nearly square, its sides rounded, deeply canaliculated above. -Legs short, incrassated, little distant at their base, especially the posterior; tarsi very short, four- jointed, the first and second almost bilobed, third very small, fourth larger, elongate-clavate, with simple hooks. Body oblong, sub-depressed, strongly squamose and hispid. NOTE. — Lacordaire associates this remarkable genus with the Bruchides, Dr. Sharp with the Colydiidce ; to me it seems more natural to locate it in a distinct family, as it is quite unlike any member of either of these two groups. 747- A. WOllastoni, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. A. corpore superne hispido, antennis pedibusque rufescentibus, subtus nigricante ; antennis articulis duobus ultimis sub-clavatis. Long, corp., 2-3 mm. Antenna reddish, short ; the two basal joints stouter than the following ones, joints three to eight small and bead-like, tenth joint sub-quadrate, both broader and longer than the preceding joints ; eleventh joint almost oval, quite as broad and two or three times as long as the tenth. Head very variable in size, abruptly constricted at the neck, the forehead rather convex; it is of a reddish colour and rugose, but hispid, so that the sculpture is concealed. TTiorax trans- versely quadrate, straight at the sides, a little narrower than the elytra, the surface rugose and hispid. Elytra rather elongate and parallel, similar in colour to the head and thorax ; their sculpture very coarse but indistinct, and consisting of rows of coarse punctures separated by narrow interstices, hispid, being clothed with both long and short setae. Under-side pitchy-black ; the metasternum coarsely but sparingly punc- tured. Legs red, short, hispid. OBS. — The structure of the antennse, as well as their insertion, seem to justify the location of this insect in the Colydiidce. The anterior coxa are very small, and their cavities completely closed behind ; and this is the only character, so far as I can see, which would throw any doubt on the propriety of the association mentioned. Mr. Wollaston, in calling attention to the peculiarities of this important genus, has already suggested its affinity with the Colydiidce. The New Zealand insect I have described approaches the Aglycyderes setifer closely in appearance ; but it differs in the structure of the antennae. The Colydiidce as a group is one of the less specialized of the Coleopterous groups ; and it is not therefore surprising that we should find some of its rnembers exhibiting wide and puzzling affinities. If the genus be not accepted as an aberrant member of the Colydiidce, I think there is OF NEW ZEALAND. 427 no other course but to do as Mr. Wollastoti has suggested, viz., to regard it as representing a distinct family of Coleoptera. Several specimens sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. One of them was sent amongst a lot of Coleoptera found on Cyathea dealbata, one of the tree-ferns. 748. A. badius, n.s. The facies of this species is very similar to what I consider to be the male form of A. wollastoni, but it is, however, quite distinct from it as well as from the other form. The difference in colouration first strikes the eye ; the colour of the preceding species is obscure, and may be termed fuscous, that of A. badius is indicated by its name, a bright reddish-yellow chestnut, the elytra being a little paler than the rest of the body. Its clothing is much more scanty, and con- sists of reddish-yellow short erect setae, which are not disposed in rows on the elytra as in the other species. The body is smaller, and, owing chiefly to the differently shaped head and rather narrower elytra, is of a less interrupted outline. The form of the head is just intermediate between the two forms indicated above, being rather longer and of a less quadrate shape than the male of A. wollastoni, and less elongate than the other ; its ante- rior portion is almost shining, with two depressions, which are separated by a slightly elevated interval, and the hind part bears some minute tubercles. The prothorax is quadrate, nearly as wide as the head and elytra, a little uneven, and coarsely but indefinitely sculptured. The elytra are coarsely punctured, but not in well defined rows, the inter- stices, both longitudinally and transversely, are about equal, and quite nude. In A. wollastoni^ the ninth antennal joint, though much smaller than the tenth, is appreciably larger than its predecessors ; in the present species the eighth and ninth joints are equal, so that the club is well limited. Length, ii line. I found one specimen at Parua (Whangarei Harbour). Nicseana. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. Rostrum breve, crassiusculum, capiti continuatum ; scrobes fovei- formes, apice rostri supra sitse. Oculi rotundati. Antennce validse ; scapus ad oculum postice attingens ; funiculus articulis crassiusculis ; clava distincta. Prothorax transversus, lobis ocularibus nullis. Elytra obovata, humeris obsoletis. Pedes mediocres, intermedii paulo brevi- ores ; tibia anticae sub-fl exuosse ; ungues liberi. With some hesitation I have come to the conclusion that the nearest ally of this genus is Prosayleus, from which, however, it differs, inter alia, in its foveiform scrobes, placed on the dorsal surface near the apex of the rostrum. At first sight the species here described reminds one of our Metallites marginatus. 428 COLEOPTERA 749. N. modesta, Pascoe ,• Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby,, 1877. N. oblongo-ovata, dense griseo-squamosa, maculis indistinctis albis (ali- quando vitta humeral!) notata ; antennis pedibusque rufo-testaceis, pilis griseis adspersis ; capite supra oculos modice convexo, antice sub- planato ; prothorace antice posticeque truncate, utrinque rotundato ; scutello triangulari, minuto ; elytris sub-cordatis, striato-punctatis ; tibiis intus muticis ; tarsis articulo secundo dilatato. Long., ij lin. Otago, Waitaki (Capt. Hutton). Catoptes. Schcenh. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. vi.,/. 39. Rostrum slightly longer and narrower than the head, slightly incras- sated in front, rounded at the angles, plane above, terminated by a triangular plate, smooth and truncated at the end ; scrobes rather wide and deep in front, directed obliquely towards the lower part of the eye, becoming very shallow behind. Eyes moderate, slightly prominent, oval, and somewhat transverse. Antenna rather long and robust ; the scape thickening gradually and nearly reaching back to the thorax ; the joints of the funiculus obconical, the first stouter than those which follow, second a little longer than first, joints three to seven decreasing in length and gradually thickening ; club oblong-oval, acuminate and articulated. Prothorax sub-transversal, cylindrical, truncated at its base and apex. Scutelhmi small, sub-quadrate. Elytra rather convex, oval, a little compressed and acuminate behind, slightly wider than the thorax, slightly emarginate at their base, with the shoulders obtuse. Legs moderate, somewhat robust, thighs incrassated, anterior tibia a little arched and inwardly produced and pointed at the apex; tarsi moderate, ciliated, sponge-like underneath, with the third joint notably wider than the second and first, fourth moderate, as well as its claws which are free. Intercoxal process moderately wide, truncated in front. Body oval, densely squamose and rough. 750. C. ObliqiliS, Schcenh. Body obscure red, the ground-colour concealed by the dense covering of small depressed round pale brown scales intermingled with short pallid setae. Prothorax about as long as broad, widest before the middle, very gradually narrowed posteriorly and slightly constricted anteriorly; it is broadly but not deeply impressed near the front angles. Scutellum nude, shining. The elytra do not greatly exceed the thorax in breadth, have oblique shoulders, sub-parallel sides as far as the hind thighs, and from thence are gradually narrowed ; they are but little convex, the most elevated part is behind the posterior femora, from that point they become declivous ; each has six discoidal striae with elongate punctures in them, distinctly separated from each other; the two inner are continued to the apex, the eighth stria is deep and unites before the extremity with the second, which being broad and deep insulates the intermediate ones and causes the sutural interstices to appear prominent ; the third and fifth OF NEW ZEALAND. 429 interstices are obtusely elevated at the summit of the hind slope, and at that part the scales and setae being pallid form an oblique fascia on each elytron. The legs are similarly clothed, but the paler scales and setae predominate. The antenna are dark red and hispid, the club pubescent. Length (rost. excl.), 2f ; breadth, quite i line. The above agrees with a specimen which I believe had been com- pared with the type at London by Mr. F. P. Pascoe. I have not seen the original description. 751. C. COmpressuS, n.s. Somewhat similar to C. obliquis but longer, the elytra particularly longer and laterally compressed, so that they have an unusually parallel outline ; their " upper" surface is longitudinally divided into three distinct areas by slightly elevated costse, between which the rather coarse rows of punctures are arranged in pairs, and the depressed portions are much darker in colour than the rest of the body ; the base is emarginated, the posterior declivity has a pale oblique fascia, and the costse near the sides and apex are of the same colour as the fascia. The antenna are long, dark red, and hispid. The body bears the same kind of clothing observable in the typical species, and is of nearly the same colour. Length, 3 lines ; breadth, i. I found my specimen at Tairua. Rhadinosomus. Schanh.; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. vi., p. 63. Head horizontal, cylindrical, very elongate, with a very short thick neck ; rostrum about half as long and as broad as the head, with rounded angles, a little depressed above, sloping and entire at the end ; scrobes visible from above in front, abruptly arcuated, ending in line with the lower margin of the eyes. Antenna a little longer than the head, moderately robust ; scape clavate at the end, a little arched, extending beyond the eyes; joints one to seven of \hefuniculus gradually decreas- ing and thickening ; club oval, acuminate, feebly articulated. Eyes moderate, a little convex, oval, almost vertical. Prothorax as long as the head and rostrum united, cylindrical, moderately narrowed in the middle and truncated at base and apex. Scutdlum very small, puncti- form. Elytra very elongate, abruptly narrowed at their base, which is not wider than the prothorax, narrow, elliptical and very long, each ter- minated by a rather long spine-like process. Legs slender, and rela- tively moderate, the anterior placed at a third of the length of the pro- thorax from the front ; thighs clavate, the four posterior pedunculated ; tibia straight ; tarsi short, spongy underneath, the two basal joints almost wider than the third, fourth moderate, dilated, very arched, with small claws. Intercoxal process rather wide, strongly angulated ante- riorly ; mesosternum very narrow, lamelliform. Body nearly smooth. 43° COLEOPTERA 752. R. acuminatUS, Schcsnherr. Fuscous, legs reddish, anten- nae and tarsi piceous, with an oblique fascia near the middle of each elytron testaceous. The head and prothorax are rugosely punctate, with short pallid hairs, the thorax being more or less squamose laterally ; apical portion of rostrum punctate ; elytra with five discoidal striae on each, these have rather large subquadrate punctiform impressions, and the deflexed sides bear similar sculpture. Legs pubescent. Length, 4 lines ; breadth, j. Described from a specimen found at Tairua. I have not seen the original description, the species, however, cannot be confounded with any other. Syn. — Curculio acuminatus, Fab. ; Leptosomus acuminatus, Schcenh. Group— OTIORHYNCHnXE. Antenna geniculated ; scape reaching backwards beyond the eyes ; funiculus with seven joints, very rarely with six ; club of normal struc- ture. Scrobes of the rostrum variable in form, but never at the same time linear and directed downwards. Trachyphloeus. Germar. ; Lacord. Hist. des. Ins. Coleop., Tom. vi.,/. 192. Rostrum a little longer or broader than the head, separated from it by a transverse furrow, robust, slightly arched, sub-parallel, angulated or plain, rarely grooved above, a little emarginate (triangularly) at the ex- tremity; lateral scrobes deep, a little arcuated, and nearly reaching the eyes. Antenna moderate, short, robust ; scape thickening gradually and reach- ing the apex of the thorax; the first and second joints of \hefuniculus obconical, the former the thicker and longer, joints three to seven very short, transversal ; club short, oval, articulated. Eyes small, a little convex, oval and oblique. Prothorax transversal, moderately convex, usually strongly rounded laterally, abruptly narrowed in front, and trun- cated at the base and apex. Elytra short, oval, moderately convex, rounded behind, a little broader than the thorax, slightly emarginated at the base, with the shoulders obsolete. Legs short, robust; femora incrassated ; tibia straight, in general abruptly produced to a point at the apex ; tarsi very short, narrow, finely pilose, their fourth joint rather long, claws small. Body short, oval, squamose, rough and winged. 753- T. porculus, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist, July, 1876. T. obovatus, niger, squamis albidis depressis dense vestitus, setulisque tenuibus erectis seriatim adspersus ; rostro crasso, scrobibus cavernosis, ad oculos haud extensis ; antennis ferrugineis, clava infuscata ; pro- thorace versus apicem haud constricto ; elytris breviusculis, substriatis ; tibiis anticis bicalcaratis. Long., i J lin. Otago (Capt. Hutton). OF NEW ZEALAND. 431 Allied to our T. squamulatus, from which its cavernous scrobes and slender setulae will at once distinguish it. 754. T. irritUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., February, 1877. T. ovatus, indumento fusco tectus ; rostra crasso, capite breviore ; scapo valido, setigero ; funiculo clavaque nitide rufo-ferrugineis, illius articulo basali ampliato, secundo paulo breviore, caeteris transversis ; prothorace fere in medio utrinque subangulato, supra modice convexo, subtuberculato ; elytris subcordatis, prothorace paulo latioribus, basi arcuatis, subpunctatis, interstitiis vix elevatis, squamulis paucis pallidus adspersis > pedibus rufo-ferrugineis. Long., 1J lin. Tairua (Capt. Broun). Size and shape of T. porculus, but with a remarkably stout scape, and the prothorax with the side a little before the middle obtusely angled ; in T. porculus the sides are rounded. 755. T. ClarilS, n.s. Pale castaneous, a little darker on the thorax, legs reddish, scape dull, funiculus shining red ; sparingly clothed with fine yellow and coarse erect fuscous setae. Antenna rather long and stout ; the scape stout, shorter than the funiculus, with fuscous setae ; the first joint of the funiculus large, obconical, second much larger than third and of nearly the same form as the first, the others sub-globular, club large. Rostrum stout, with a transverse line at the base, and a longitudinal one extending towards the vertex, scrobes large but not reaching the eyes; the rostrum and head densely covered with fine bright yellow setae. Thorax widest in front of the middle, a good deal narrowed behind, moderately convex, with a few large punctiform im- pressions, and the yellowish setae form a rather distinct dorsal line. Elytra short, oviform, convex, very abruptly deflexed behind, and slightly emarginate at the base ; they are striated, and the striae bear coarse punctures. Legs moderate, clothed like the body, the four pos- terior femora a good deal incrassated so as to appear obtusely dentate below. The insect bears some resemblance to T. irritus, but is much more brightly coloured, with a smaller and narrower thorax, the elytra, con- sequently, seem relatively larger; the antennae are longer, with a longer funiculus, that of T. irritus being only about as long as the scape. Length, ij line. I found this species near Whangarei Heads. 756. T. COrpulentUS, n.s. Somewhat similar to T. irritus; the antenna more robust, with the club pointed and the rostrum broader. Thorax broader than long, somewhat dilated laterally near the middle, narrowed in front and behind. The elytra are very large and broad, the base as wide as the thorax behind, with oblique shoulders, nearly straight sides, rounded and very abruptly deflexed, sub-perpendicular, behind. The insect exhibits scarcely any sculpture, is piceous, with reddish legs and antennae, the scape is stout, obscurely coloured and setose, 432 COLEOPTERA and the body is clothed with fine depressed yellowish setae, and a few coarse erect fuscous setae. Length, if ; breadth, nearly i line. The species may be at once identified by its broad hind-body. I found one individual only at Whangarei Heads. Brachyolus. White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins. Antenna longish, rather stout, funiculus seven-jointed ; basal joint of antennae as long as the head, but not the length of the other joints taken together ; club ovate, pointed, indistinctly jointed ; beak short, considerably thickened ; eyes oblong, not very prominent; thorax nearly square, rather wider in front than behind ; scutellum not visible ; elytra taken together cordate ; at the base of each in the middle a tubercle directed backwards ; at the tip bluntish ; legs short and stout. This genus comes near Cyclomus and Otiorhynchus ; it is densely covered with scales. 757- B. punctatUS, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins. Pale ochrey- yellow ; thorax above rather deeply pitted, behind brownish-yellow ; elytra with a transverse yellowish-brown band, with many longitudinal lines of rather deep points ; on each elytron near the end are two pro- tuberances, the innermost largest. Length, z\ to 3 lines. Port Nicholson (Captain Parry). Group— RHYPAROSOMIDJE. "(Jnder-mentum with a short wide neck, occasionally but little appar- ent. Mandibles of variable form, often sloping and acute in front. Rostrum of moderate length and thickness, angulous or sub-angulous, rarely rounded at the angles, not parallel ; its scrobes complete in front, attaining, or obliterated near, the eyes. Scape of variable length ; the funiculus with seven or six joints ; the club oval or oblong-oval. Pro- thorax with ocular lobes, or hollowed at its antero-inferior margin ; the latter very seldom entire. Tibia unarmed, rarely, and then very briefly, mucronated at the extremity ; corbels of the posterior tibiae open : tarsi at most moderate, generally very short and narrow, and villose or sponge- like underneath. Phrynixus. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. Rostrum mediocre, arcuatum, basi angustius; scrobes median*, fovei- formes. Oculi parvi, ovales, grosse granulati, a prothorace distantes. Scapus antennarum clavatus ; funiculus 7-articulatus, articulis a secundo sensim crassioribus ; clava distincta. Prothorax sub-oblongus, irregu- laris, lobis ocularibus obsoletis. Scutellum nullum. Elytra brevia, ovata, angulis anticis porrectis. Pedes breviusculi ; femora in medio OF NEW ZEALAND. 433 incrassata ; tibia sub-flexuosae, apice mucronatae ; tarsi articulis tribus basalibus transversis, penultimo integro, supra excavate, ultimo valido. Abdomen segmentis duobus basalibus connatis, ampliatis. On the whole this genus may be considered as being most nearly allied to the European Dichotrachelus : but in four species of that genus, which I have examined, I do not find the penultimate tarsal joint entire, as stated by Lacordaire, but more or less bilobed. The foveiform scrobes and small eyes away from the prothorax are the most essential diagnostic characters of Phrynixus. My specimen is from an old collection, and was purchased from Mr. Stevens. 758. P. terreus, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1*875. : P. ovatus, fuscus, supra squamositate dilutiore vestitus ; rostra prothorace paulo breviore ; funiculi articulo basali longiusculo, secundo breviore, quinque sequentibus transversis, ultimo crasso, obconico ; clava brevi, obsolete articulata ; prothorace supra sulcatim tuberculato ; elytris irre- gularibus, seriatim punctatis, punctis approximatis, tuberculis plurimis conicis instructis ; pedibus rude squamosis. Long., 2§ lines. Hab. ?. 759. P. astutUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. P. ovatus, fuscus, supra squamositate dilutiore vestitus ; rostra tenuiore, basi ante oculos tuberculo instructo ; prothorace longiore quam latiore, dorso tuberculato ; elytris breviusculis, utrinque rotundatis, supra tuber- culatis, angulis anticis minus productis ; tarsis minus elongatis. Long., if lin. Tairua (Captain Broun). This species differs from P. terreus, inter alia, in the tubercle on the rostrum, the narrower and longer prothorax, the shorter and rounded elytra, &c. There are only very shallow impressions on the elytra indicating any punctation. 760. P. celatUS, n.s. Elliptical-ovate, piceous, squamose. Ros- trum rather short and stout, bicarinated, ferruginous, with pale-fuscous scales. Antenna elongate, dark ferruginous ; basal joint of funiculus stout, second elongate, obconical : club distinct, short-oval, almost circular, the suture of the joints imperceptible. Thorax narrower than the elytra, longer than broad, sub-cylindrical, uneven ; there is an elongate depression on each side (in front) of the dorsal ridge, and a central basal depression ; there is an oblique scaly ridge near each side, and the disc, apparently, is rugosely punctate and closely covered with fuscous scales. The elytra are rather narrow, with porrected front angles but oblique narrow shoulders ; the sides are nearly straight but tubercular and uneven and rounded posteriorly to the apex ; the disc, though uneven, can scarcely be termed tubercular; there are a few large punctures, and they bear a scutellar depression, two humeral ridges and indications of obtuse tubercles behind, which however, owing to the squamosity, are more apparent than real ; their clothing G iii 434 COLEOPTERA consists of fuscous scales, and they are partially covered with an exuda- tion which conceals their punctation. The legs scarcely differ from those of P. astutus. Length, 2\ lines (rost. excl.). I found two specimens at Whangarei Heads. It may easily be dis- tinguished from P. astutus by its more elongate form, and the absence of rostral tubercules. 761. P. modicUS, n.s. Sub-ovate, fuscous, squamose, antennae and tarsi ferruginous. The antenna do not differ structurally from those of P. astutus ; they are pubescent. The rostrum is nude, indistinctly carifcated in front and behind densely squamose and sub-tuberculated. The thorax is oblong, yet rather short, it is narrower at the base than in front, and its sides are indistinctly rounded ; it bears two apical and three medial tubercles, as well as indications of costse, and is depressed at the base. The elytra are ovate, depressed at the base, where they are narrowest, their widest part being behind the middle, and the apex is somewhat produced ; their surface is tubercular, but the elevations are not very well defined. The legs are ferruginous and setose. It has very much the appearance of P. astutus, but may be identi- fied by its comparatively shorter and broader prothorax, and its longer and narrower elytra. Length, 2\ lines (rost. incl.). I found my unique specimen at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. 762. P. longiuSCUluS, n.s. Elongate-ovate, piceo-rufous, squa- mose. Rostrum long, rather broad in front, where it is tricarinated ; there are two small scaly tubercles in front of and two behind the foveiform scrobes ; behind these it is a little incrassated and elevated, the whole surface being rather densely covered with griseous scales. The antenna are rufous, with griseous pubescence, the scape is gradually thickened apically and slightly flexuose ; funiculus with the two elongate basal joints of nearly equal length ; the seventh large, nearly as large as the distinct rounded club. The eyes are rather distant from the pro- thorax, placed on the sides in front, nearly circular, coarsely facetted, and more prominent than in the preceding species. Thorax oblong, nar- rowed towards the front ; it is tricarinated from the middle to the apex, and the two outer ridges are curved behind and unite with the lateral ridges proceeding from the base ; the rest of the surface is not quite even, yet not distinctly tubercular, it is impunctate, and depressed at the base. The elytra are sub-ovate, closely adapted to the curved base of the prothorax where they are depressed and narrow, they are broad behind and abruptly rounded to the apex; there are two ridges on each, the outer defines the disc, the sides are deflexed, the inner is situated midway between the side and suture ; there are two tubercles near the middle, one behind the costa, the other near the side, and three behind these are arranged in line ; the apical declivous portions of the elytra are more or less tubercular, the tubercles, however, are rendered indis- tinct by the dense squamosity ; the disc is coarsely punctured in lines, OF NEW ZEALAND. 435 and bears four ill-defined costae behind. The legs are stout and densely clothed with setulae. Length, 3^ lines (rost. incl.). I found one at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. The basal narrowed portion of the elytra is rather elongate ; its nearest ally is P. celatus. Epitimetes. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. Caput parvum. Oculi exigui, rotundati. Rostrum breviusculum ; scrobes sub-apicales, oculos haud attingentes. Pro thorax ampliatus, versus apicem multo angustior. Elytra elongato-cordata, basi arcciata, lateribus abrupte deflexa. femora antica valida ; tibia anticse flexuosse; ungues approximate Coxce anticae contiguse, intermedise approximate. The anterior cotyloid cavities are apparently not separated from one another as in Dysostinus, to which this genus is allied ; the elytra also in that genus are not bent down at the sides. The greater part of the scrobes are clothed with scales like the rest of the head. The species described below has the outline and general appearance of the Chilian Listroderus frigidus, but scarcely any resemblance to the New Zealand Rhyparosomidce known to me. 763. E. lutOSUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. E. oblongus, indumento griseo dense tectus, setulis nigris minutis adspersus ; rostra capite plus duplo longiore antice tricarinato ; antennis gracilibus, funiculo nitido, articulis duobus' basalibus elongatis ; pro- thorace convexo, in medio longitudinaliter excavate ; scutello nullo ; elytris supra sub-planatis, irregularibus, postice utrinque trituberculatis ; metasterno abdomineque longitudinaliter excavatis ; tibiis posticis intus ad basin dente acuto armatis, versus apicem intus penicillatis. Long., 4 lin. Christchurch (Mr. Wakefield). Erymneus. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. Caput parvum. Oculi exigui, rotundati, grosse granulati. Rostrum longiusculum, carinatum ; scrobes foveiformes, ante medium rostri sitae. Antennce funiculo articulis duobus basalibus longiusculis aequalibus, primo haud ampliato, tertio ad sextum transversis, septimo longiore ; clava distincta, ovata. Prothorax oblongus. Elytra ovalia. Tarsi breves, articulo penultimo rotundato, integro, ultimo CEeteris conjunctim longiore ; ungues divergentes. Allied to the European Sty plus, Dichotrachelus, Orthochcetes, &c., but at once distinguished by its foveiform scrobes. Contrary to M. Lacordaire's statement, I find in three species of Dichotrachelus now before me the penultimate tarsal joint bilobed, not entire. I am indebted to Dr. Sharp for most of the species from Tairua described in this paper. 436 COLEOPTERA 764. E. Sharp!, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. E. oblongus, aureo-fulvus, squamoso-setosus, supra irregularis ; rostro prothorace vix breviore, curvato, versus apicem gradatim crassiore, rugoso-squamoso ; mandibulis nigris, bidentatis ; prothorace latitudine longiore, basin versus majus tenuato, supra tricarinato, carina media dimidio apicali limitata ; scutello nullo ; elytris ovalibus, basi arcuatis, humeris elevatis, supra seriatim punctatis, interstitiis paucituberculatis, tuberculis subfasciculatis ; pedibus rostroque setulis curvatis vestitis. Long., 2\ lin. Tairua. NOTE. — The assigned habitat is a mistake. I sent several specimens to Pr. Sharp from Tairua, but they were extracted from the decayed root of a tree in the Domain at Auckland. 765. E. SCalbiOSUS, n.s. Elliptical-ovate, rather broad, piceous, rough. Rostrum stout, bicarinated ; the squamosity, though dense, is most apparent in the form of four tufts near the scrobes and a dorsal line behind. The thorax is sub-quadrate, rough, coarsely punctate ; the disc bears a dorsal ridge which is obliquely furcated towards the base, an entire oblique one near each side, and a curved marginal one, all of which are densely squamose ; it is depressed at the base, which is bisinuated and closely adapted to the elytra. The elytra are oviform, with porrected humeral angles and sub-acuminate apex ; their sculpture consists of large foveiform punctures irregularly disposed, except on the abruptly declivous portion behind where the punctation is much finer and placed along three fine striae ; the intervals between the discoidal punctures are elevated, rugose, and crested with, in some places fuscous, in others griseous, setulae ; there are also, on each elytron, a griseous- crested humeral ridge, and several more or less distinct tubercles, and the suture is broad and densely squamose. The legs are closely covered with scales and setae ; the antennae and tarsi are ferruginous and finely pubescent. Length, 2f lines. I cut one specimen out of the stump of a tree at Tairua. 766. E. castanetlS, n.s. At first sight this species might be mistaken for the preceding one ; the eyes, however, are smaller and less prominent, the punctation of the thorax is much finer, and its colour is dark-chestnut, with paler clothing. The elytra are rather narrow, their sides sub-parallel but rough, the shoulders oblique, apex somewhat produced ; each bears three well-defined strongly punctured sutural striae, those beyond being interrupted and irregular ; the interstices are irregular and somewhat tubercular, except near the apex ; the sutural line and the more elevated parts are clothed with small reddish scales, the humeral ridges and three tubercles behind are crested with griseous setae. The basal depressions of the prothorax and elytra are well-marked as in the preceding species. The structure of the antenna in both these two species (E. scabiosus and the present one) is similar, resembling that of the typical species. OF NEW ZEALAND. 437 Length, 3 lines. I found one example only, at Tairua. 767. E. granulatus, n.s. Sub-oblong, piceous, sparsely squa- mose, antennae and tarsi ferruginous. Rostrum pitchy-red, almost nude, with four costse. The prothorax is about as long as it is broad, with a sinuous base and rounded sides ; there is an indistinct smooth dorsal ridge, its surface is coarsely punctured in front, and granulated behind, and bears some griseous setae which are chiefly confined to the sides. The elytra are oviform, of the same width at the base as the prothorax, they are rounded laterally, and somewhat prolonged apically ; there is a basal depression which appears as a continuation of a slighter depres- sion of the prothorax ; their surface as far as the middle is coarsely granulated, there is a smooth transverse space near the middle, behind which there are several tufts of setae, which give the posterior half a somewhat tuberculated aspect, whilst the frontal portion is almost nude. The legs are obscure-rufous and squamose. Length, 2\ lines (rost. incl.). I found one at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. Cecyropa. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., September, 1875. Rostrum breve, validum ; scrobes subterminales, postice dilatatae, longe ante oculos desinentes ; scapus elongatus, gradatim incrassatus, pone oculum superans ; funiculus breviusculus, 7-articulatus, articulo basali crassiore, secundo breviore, caeteris transversis ; clava distincta. Ocuti ovati, grosse granulati, prothoraci contigui. Prothorax ampliatus, paulo convexus, utrinque rotundatus, basi truncatus ; lobis ocularibus fere obsoletis, fimbriatis, scutellum invisum. Elytra cordiformia, pro- thorace latiora, humeris obliquis. Femora crassa ; tibia versus apicem valde ampliatae, posticse corbellis cavernosis; tarsi articulis duobus basalibus triangularibus, secundo minore, tertio late bilobo ; ultimo mediocre ; unguiculis liberis ; coxa anticae haud contiguae. Abdomen segmentis duobus basalibus amplis, sutura prima arcuata. It is not without hesitation that I place this genus with the Rhy- parosomidcE, the cavernous corbels of the posterior tibiae being excep- tional. It has, however, some analogy at least to Dysostines on account of its large prothorax and the non-contiguity of the anterior coxae. At any rate there is no other place for it in " Section A " of the Phane- rognathes symmerides of Lacordaire, to which the genus belongs. Of my two specimens one has a few patches of dark-coloured scales on the middle of the elytra ; in the other the dark predominates, the white forming dispersed spots on the upper surface. 768. C. tychioides, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. C. sat late ovalis, fusca, squamuiis griseo-albidis adpressis, supra plus minusve fuscis inter] ectis, omnino dense tecta ; rostro antennisque squamulosis, his ferrugineis setulis adspersis ; prothorace ante medium COLEOPTERA latiore, utrinque valde rotundato, apice quam basi duplo angustiore ; elytris seriatim punctatis, punctis approximatis, juxta apicem sat subito deflexis ; pedibus parce setulosis. Long., 2 f lin. Pitt's Island ; Wellington. 769. C. maritima, n.s. Sub-ovate : convex, pale rufo-fuscous, clothed with minute white scales and bristles. Rostrum short, thick, its sides piceous. Antenna ferruginous, sparingly pilose ; the two basal joints of the funiculus of about equal length, the second the more slender, seventh larger than those preceding, club distinct, oval. Thorax large, rather broad, the sides rounded, somewhat narrowed towards the apex, hind angles quite obsolete ; it is a little constricted in front, so that the surface at that part is impressed with a transverse line ; the disc bears a faintly-impressed dorsal line, and a rounded depression near the middle, about midway between the dorsal line and the side margin ; it is apparently impunctate. The elytra are short, and broader than the thorax, somewhat cordate, with oblique shoulders, the sides immediately behind them being curvedly explanated ; the sides are rounded gradually and narrowed towards the apex, which is a little pro- duced in the female, but more so in the other sex ; each elytron bears seven very superficial striae, the punctation is very indistinct ; they are clothed with white scales, the scales on the dorsal portion being a little darker in colour. The legs are clothed like the rest of the body, with the addition of white hairs. Length, $ , *\ ; $ , 3 lines. I found one pair, at Tairua. 770. C. brevipenne, n.s. This species bears a strong resem- blance to C. maritima, but it is well differentiated from the female of that species, its most nearly allied form, by the more elongate antennal club; its more transverse thorax, not at all produced in front, nor con- stricted ; its regularly rounded sides, the absence of the discoidal and apical lines and medial foveae ; the shoulders of the elytra are less oblique and scarcely explanated behind, they are very abruptly deflexed posteriorily, and the suture near the middle is perceptibly elevated. Length, 3^ lines. I am indebted to Mr. T. F. Cheeseman for a mutilated specimen, the only one I have seen. Group-CYLINDRORHINIDJE. The under-mentum furnished with a short and broad peduncle. Man- dibles very short, pincer-like. Rostrum at least longer than the head, rather robust, more or less dilated and entire at the extremity, nearly always rounded at the angles ; its scrobes complete and somewhat pro- found in front, but superficial behind. Antenna rather long, somewhat stout ; the funiculus seven-jointed ; club elongate or oblong-oval. Eyes transversal. Prothorax with ocular lobes. Tibia unarmed, or briefly mucronated at the extremity; tarsi moderately broad, spongy underneath. OF NEW ZEALAND. 439 Inophlceus. Pascoe ; Ami. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. Rostrum modice elongatum, robustum, apicem versus gradatim in- crassatum, supra tricarinatum, plaga triangular! munitum ; scrobes termi- nales, arcuatse, ad latera rostri cito desinentes. Scapus pone oculum superans ; funiculus articulo basali elongate, cseteris obconicis vel pyri- formibus ; dava distincta. Oculi infra angulares, subfortiter granulati. Prothorax basi angustior, lobis ocularibus munitus. Elytra dorso planata vel sub-depressa, apicem versus declivia. Femora in medio crassiora ; tibia anticse flexuosse. intus baud dentatse, reliquiae rectse, posticse cor- bellis sub-apertis ; tarsi normales. Abdomen segmentis duobus basalibus ampliatis. I. traversii, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. L fus CHS, obscure griseo-squamosus, rostro prothorace paulo breviore, carina intermedia sat acute elevata : antennis piceis : funiculi articulo secundo quam primo paulo breviore; clava elongato-elliptica, griseo-tomentosa ; prothorace parum longiore quam latiore, supra insequali, subtilissime punctate, lobis ocularibus prominulis ; scutello minuto, vix conspicup ; elytris postice gradatim latioribus, supra valde planatis, inaequaliter striato-punctatis, punctis nonnullis areolatis, humeris obliquis, singulis elytris utrinque angulatis, postice dentato-productis, apicibus acutis, parte declivi in medio paulo producta ; pedibus sparse squamosis ; tibiis sat elongatis. Long., 5-6 lin. This species is remarkable for the perfectly flat disc of the elytra, the sides bent suddenly down forming a sharp angle with the disc. It is from Pitt's Island, one of the Chatham group, where it was found by Mr. Travers. 771. I. illUUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. I- ni- grescens, subtiliter squamosus, squamulisque piliformibus albis adspersus; rostro prothorace vix breviore, carina intermedia basi magis elevata ; antennis piceis ; funiculi articulo secundo quam primo breviore ; clava elongato-elliptica, tomentosa ; prothorace paulo latiore quam longiore, punctis flexuosis leviter impresso ; scutello parvo distincto \ elytris sat anguste obovatis, supra paulo convexis, seriatim fortiter punctatis, inter- stitiis alternis paulo elevatis, tertio a sutura postice dentato-producto, parte declivi in medio modice convexa, apicibus paulo elongatis ; tibiis sat elongatis. Long., 7 lin. Queenstown. The punctures on the prothorax are so modified as to give the im- pression of a granulated surface rather than of punctation. Nearly all the characters of this species are diagnostic. 772. I. rhesus, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. *• ovatus, fuscus, leviter griseo-squamosus, supra setulis adspersus ; rostro 440 COLEOPTERA prothorace breviore ; antennis ferrugineis ; funiculo articulis secundo, tertio, quarto subsequalibus, modice elongatis ; clava minus elongata ; prothorace rugoso, ante medium latiore ; scutello parvo : elytris sub-cor- datis, dorso ad suturam postice dentato-productis, versus apicem verti- caliter declivibus, seriatim foveatis, singulis costis tribus munitis ; tibiis minus elongatis. Long., 3j lin. Lake Guyon. Allied to the preceding ; but, inter alia, there is a small but very distinct scutellum. 773. I. vitiOSUS, Poscoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. /. subangustus, niger, nitidus, squamis concoloribus adspersus ; rostra pro- thorace fere duplo breviore, apice squamositate grisea tecto, costis later- alibus obsoletis ; antennis piceis : funiculi articulo secundo quam primo longiore ; prothorace sequato, latitudine longiore, ante medium latiore ; scutello minuto ; elytris elongato-cordatis, basi depressis, postice singulis in mare acute productis, apicem versus ad suturam carinato-elevatis, supra striato-punctatis, punctis sat remotis, bene determinatis ; tibiis posticis paulo flexuosis. Long., 3 f lin. Lake Guyon. A somewhat aberrant species. A specimen, apparently the female, has the elytra less produced and the apex more rounded. 774. I. breviuSCUluS, n.s. Piceous, sparingly clothed with griseous scales, rather short, broad and convex. Antennce ferruginous, pubescent, with the first and second joints of the funiculus of about equal length. Rostrum stout, rather short, not carinated. Thorax about as long as it is broad, rather wider in front than behind, and somewhat incurved laterally behind the middle; its. surface is impunc- tate, rather uneven, being transversely depressed in front, as well as near the sides behind. The elytra are short, broad, and convex, and wider than the thorax, the sides are rounded, the apex produced ; the disc is nearly level, yet exhibits an obsoletely carinated aspect, and is coarsely, but neither deeply nor regularly, punctured ; the posterior portion is abruptly declivous, and bears four tubercles, two behind near the suture, the others, a little in front of these, are placed near the sides. The legs are squamose and bear a few griseous setse. Length, 2\ lines. My unique specimen comes from Wellington, where it had been found by Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S. Eurynotia. Nov. gen. Rostrum moderately long, robust, incrassated apically ; scrobes arcuated, commencing at the apex and becoming shallow towards the eyes, their frontal portion quite perceptible from above. Antennce OF NEW ZEALAND. 441 elongate, inserted near the apex of the beak, the scape attaining the middle of the eye, a little thickened towards the extremity ; funiculus seven-jointed, the basal joint as long as the fourth, second longest, third shorter than fourth, the others about equal, all thickened apically ; club elongate-ovate, four-jointed, the last small. Eyes oviform, longi- tudinal, situated at the sides, n®t very far from the thorax. Prothorax transversal, slightly narrowed anteriorly, with a prominent basal lobe, beyond which it is rather deeply, but not widely, sinuated. Elytra almost trigonal, much broader than the thorax at their base, their shoulders distinct, with a stout conical tubercle directed laterally immediately behind each ; the sides are nearly vertical, the posterior declivity rather abrupt, the disc is somewhat flattened, and each elytron bears an obtuse tubercle at the summit of the posterior declivity. Femora moderately inflated, and curvedly excised near the extremity so as to appear subdentate below ; tibia flexuose \ the front tarsus has the two basal joints nearly equal, the first rather larger however, both obconical, third dilated and bilobed, the fourth elongate, claws stout. Coxa subglobose, the anterior contiguous, intermediate moderately separated by the mesosternal process, the posterior remote, being separated by a broad process of the abdomen ; metasternum short, with a triangular projection reaching the middle of the coxae. First abdominal segment large, second moderate, third and fourth very short, fifth conical. Epipleura very narrow. The genus is allied to Empaotes, and is represented by the most beautiful New Zealand species known to me. 775. E. pulclierrillia, n.s. Antenna ferruginous, pilose, club infuscate. Head with an elongate fovea between the eyes. Prothorax uneven, with a dorsal depression, and many small, obtuse, tubercular elevations. Elytra sub-punctate-striate, somewhat uneven, a little ele- vated behind the middle, each with a lateral tubercle behind the shoulder, and one behind, directed outwards, the apices somewhat divergent and pointed ; they are longer than broad and gradually attenuated posteriorly. The body is red, densely covered with small, flattened, orange-grey scales above, intermingled with rows of depressed green setae or elongate scales; the under-side is clothed with silvery scales, sometimes exhibiting a slight pinkish metallic tinge ; the legs are squamose, and the tarsi hispid. Scutellum rounded. Length (rost. inch), 5§ lines ; breadth, 2\. I discovered this species at Tairua, in 1875, and in the following year found four other examples, five in all. The squamosity readily disappears on abrasion, so that quite perfect specimens are difficult to get. Empseotes. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. Inophlato proximus, sed scrobibus ad oculos profunde impressis. Rostrum robustum. Antenna graciles. Prothorax basi truncatus ; lobis ocularibus obsoletis. H iii 442 COLEOPTERA In Inophlo&us the scrobes are well marked only at the point where the antennae are inserted, rapidly disappearing behind. In this genus the scrobe, curved at first, runs to the middle and front of the eye ; the scape, however, extends to the hind margin of the eye, so that the scrobe can only receive a portion of it. NOTE. — I think this genus is founded on the Platyomida binodes of White. 776. E. crispatus, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist, July, 1876. E. fuscus, griseo-squamosus ; rostro supra in medio carinato ; funiculo elongate, articulis sensim brevioribus, clava oblongo-ovata ; prothorace rugoso-granulato, in medio profunde sulcato ; scutello transverse ; elytris subcordatis, modice convexis, postice sat abrupte declivibus, substriato- punctatis, interstitiis tertio quintoque paulo elevatis, illo postice calloso- cristato, apicibus divaricatis ; pedibus squamosis. Long., 4 lin. Differs in breadth, probably according to the sex. Capt. Broun remarks that it has a pinkish tint when alive. Tairua. 777. E. censoriUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. E. fuscus, griseo-squamosus ; rostro supra fortiter bisulcato ; antennis ferrugineis ; funiculo articulis duobus basalibus longitudine sequalibus ; prothorace fortiter granulato, in medio excavate; scutello apice rotundato; elytris subovatis, supra valde inaequalibus, postice sexcallosis ; abrupte declivibus, striato-punctatis, interstitiis tertio quintoque elevatis ; pedibus squamosis. Long., 4 lin. Otago. When deprived of the scales, the elytra are seen to be divided into irregular areas by short ridges rising between the rows of punctures. 778. E. aculeatus, n.s. Piceous, but so densely covered with depressed reddish-grey scales that the ground-colour is hardly dis- cernible. Rostrum stout, with a slight longitudinal carina. Thorax small, sub-cylindrical, rugosely granulated, with an indistinct dorsal depression. Elytra rather long, widest behind the middle, and from that point very much attenuated, each being produced in the form of a rather acute process ; the disc is somewhat elevated and uneven, bears six rather regular rows of punctures, is obliquely contracted behind, and each terminates 'close to the suture in a tubercular process which is directed straight backwards. Length, 3^ lines (rost. incl.). Allied to E. censorius, but distinguishable by its smaller and nar- rower thorax, and more regularly punctured and acuminate elytra. My specimen is from Queenstown, Otago, where it was found by Capt. Hutton. 779. E. pemiciOSUS, n.s. Body fuscous, densely clothed with obscure griseous scales intermingled with pallid setae ; legs obscure red, antennae ferruginous. OF NEW ZEALAND. 443 Rostrum stout, with two longitudinal grooves extending to the eyes. Prothorax about as long as broad, sub-cylindrical, a little narrowed in front, rugosely sculptured. Scutellum rounded behind. Elytra sub- ovate, convex, rather broad, abruptly declivous and much narrowed posteriorly ; their surface is uneven, with rows of punctures interrupted by irregular elevations • the third interstices are irregularly elevated, and terminate at the posterior declivity in a conspicuous tubercle, the fifth are elevated at the middle and end behind in a smaller tubercle, and there are other obtuse elevations along the sides ; apex simple. The tibia are flexuose. Length, 3! lines (rost. inch). Smaller than E. censorius, with shorter and relatively broader elytra ; larger than E. aculeatus, with the elytra more uneven, much broader, not so sharply compressed behind, and their apices not prolonged to a point. My specimen, from Professor Hutton, is labelled "Turnip-fly, Inver- cargill." Irenimus. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jan., 1876. Rostrum parum elongatum, modice robustum, versus apicem mani- feste crassius, apice triangulariter emarginato ; scrobes breves, apicales. Antennas, graciles ; scapus prothoracem attingens ; funiculus articulo primo vix incrassato ; clava distincta. Oculi subtenuiter granulati. Pro- thorax subcylindricus, basi rotundatus, lobis ocularibus parum promi- nulis. Elytra elongato-cordata, basi prothorace manifeste latiora, humeris obliquis. Femora crassa ; tibia flexuosae, posticae corbellis sub- cavernosis. Abdomen segmentis duobus basalibus ampliatis. Corpus squamosum. Allied to the Australian genus Perperus, differing principally in the base of the elytra exceeding the width of the prothorax at the base. This is a character on which Lacordaire lays great stress ; but in many genera it really seems to be only of specific importance. 780. I. parilis, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jan. 1876. /. oblongus, niger, squamis obscure cervinis omnino dense tectus, setu- lisque nigris adspersus ; rostra capite duplo longiore, antice carinato ; antennis ferrugineis ; scapo squamoso ; funiculo articulis tribus basalibus sensim brevioribus, cseteris obconicis ; prothorace parum longiore quam latiore, lateribus rotundatis, pone medium subparallelis ; scutello inviso ; elytris seriatim punctatis, interstitiis vix convexis, tibiis subbisinuatis, apice subacuminatis. Long., 3j lin. Christchurch. 781. I. albicans, n.s. Piceous, densely covered with depressed whitish scales, with similarly coloured bristles intermingled, legs and antennae obscure red. 444 COLEOPTERA Rostrum moderate, sub-carinated, punctate, the punctures concealed by white setae or scales. Antenna moderately slender, finely hispid, the first joint of the funiculus longest, second of the same form but shorter, the others about equal, club oval. Prothorax nearly as long as broad, rounded laterally, base sub-truncate ; its surface is densely but not coarsely punctured, leaving, however, an almost smooth space on the middle. Scutellum distinct. Elytra elongate, a little emarginate at the base, broader than thorax, shoulders oblique, the sides subparallel but narrowed behind ; they are finely striated, the striae have rather large punctures, and their fine white setae are disposed in rows on the interstices, which are plane. Legs and under-side densely squamose ; the first abdominal segment much larger than the second ; tibiae flexuose. Length, 2! lines ; breadth, \\. I have seen two specimens, which were found in Otago by Prof. Hutton. A rather narrow form, so far as I can judge from the generic description. Psedaretus. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,Jany., 1876: ' Caput parvum ; rostrum modice elongatum, apicem versus crassius ; scrobes prsemedianse, obliquae, ante medium oculorum desinentes. Oculi ovales, grosse granulati. Scapus oculum vix attingens ; funiculus y-arti- culatus, articulo primo magno, caeteris transversis. Prothorax amplus, utrinque rotundatus, basi leviter bisinuatus. Scutellum invisum. Elytra breviter cylindrica, basi prothoracis latiora. Coxa anticae haud contiguae; femora mutica ; tibia cylindricse, unco valido armatse ; tarsi breves ; unguiculi liberi. Propectus haud excavatum. Abdomen segmentis duobus basalibus ampliatis. I can only compare this genus to the Australian Psaldus, from which it is at once differentiated, inter alia, by its normal scrobes and pro- pectus, the latter without the slighest trace of a canal. Syagrius has a different rostrum, and the tibise not armed with a hook. 782. P. hlspidUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., /any., 1876. P. breviter cylindricus, fuscus, squamulis erectis piliformibus, rostro incluso, vestitus; antennis nitide subferrugineis, clava ovata ; prothorace latitudine longitudini sequali, lateribus valde rotundatis, supra confertim fortiter punctato ; elytris fortiter striatis, striis punctis remotis impressis; corpore infra fortiter punctato ; tarsis fulvis. Long., if lin. Auckland (Capt. Broun). Lyperobius. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.^Jany., 1876. Molyti afnnis. Rostrum validum, rotundum ; mandibulce lamelli- formes ; scrobes obliquse, oculos vix attingentes ; clava distincta. Pro- thorax lobis ocularibus paulo prominulis. Elytra ovalia. Femora in- OF NEW ZEALAND. 445 crassata ; tibia apice baud laminatse. Abdomen segmento secundo quam tertio paulo longiore. With nearly all the characters of the European Molytes, this genus is principally distinguished by the tibiae being without that peculiar external prolongation of the lamina which normally forms the floor of the hollow (corbel) above which the tarsus is inserted, and also by the club of the antennae being distinctly marked off from the funicle. The fine species constituting the only exponent of the genus at present has been recently discovered by Captain Hutton at Tarndale, near the head of the river Wairau, in the Nelson province. " It lives on the spear- grass (Aciphylla colensonis), and sucks its turpentiny juices. The plant only grows on the mountains, from 2000 to 5500 feet elevation." The insect is entirely black ; but some of the specimens are sprinkled with a few fine straw-coloured hairs. 783. L. Imttoni, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., /any., 1876. L. ovalis, niger, nitidus ; capite antice convexo ; rostro tenuiter punctato, basi fovea profunda impresso ; oculis valde angustis ; antennis piceis ; scapo apice sensim incrassato ; funiculo articulis duobus basalibus sequalibus, reliquis submoniliformibus; clava breviter ovata, tomentosa; prothorace ineequaliter convexo, leviter vage punctato ; elytris striato- punctatis, punctis approximatis, interstitiis planatis, tertio quintoque multo latioribus ; corpore infra nitido, subtiliter punctato ; pedibus tenuiter vage setulosis. Long., 9-11 lin. Tarndale. 784. L. tuberculatus, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. L. ovalis, fuscus, griseo-squamulosus ; capite antice convexo; rostro modice longiusculo, in medio subcarinulato, basi fovea impressa ; prothorace subtransverso, supra insequali, lateribus subangulatis, apice constricto ; elytris ovatis, seriatim punctatis, interstitiis tertio, quinto septimoque paucituberculatis ; abdomine leviter punctulato. Long., 7-8 lin. Christchurch. Notwithstanding a great dissimilarity in general appearance, owing to the squamosity and tuberculation, I have no hesitation in placing it with Lyperobius. I am indebted for my specimens of this and other Curculionidce, from Christchurch, to Mr. C. M. Wakefield, who informs me that it is found on a plant called the " Spaniard," which, in the spring, abounds with Curculionida. Geophilus. Nov. gen. Body convex, very broad and short. Rostrum short, robust, narrowed at base, deflexed in front ; scrobes foveiform. Head globose, immersed up to the eyes. Antenna rather slender, moderately long: the scape flexuose, slender, abruptly clavate at apex ; funiculus seven-jointed, the first joint larger than second, ovate, the others nearly similar to each 446 COLEOPTERA other ; dub distinct, ovate, three-jointed, first and second cup-shaped, third small, pointed. Prosternum slightly concave, but withB*pectoral canal, rather short ; the meso- and metasterna very short ; abdomen with a very large basal segment, much larger than the meso- and metasterna conjointly, which, indeed, are scarcely larger than the second segment, third and fourth excessively short, mere bands, and transversely grooved. Coxa sub-cylindric, none prominent, widely separated, all placed near the lateral margins, so that the hind pair are most remote ; the space separating them from front to rear not much greater than the coxae themselves. Legs robust, the femora slightly notched below near the apex but not dentate ; tibia short and stout, armed with a small apical spur ; tarsi short and broad, three-jointed, simple, the three conjointly oblong ; the two basal joints somewhat cup-shaped, the third transverse and without claws. Prothorax broader than long, with the base obliquely truncated towards each side, its basal portion but little narrowed, the front portion somewhat constricted and considerably narrowed. Scutellum invisible. Elytra cordiform, the shoulders as wide as the base of the thorax, from thence considerably widened, and abruptly narrowed towards the apex ; the disc is comparatively flat, gradually and slightly elevated behind, they are abruptly declivous posteriorly and deflexed laterally, but with- out any dilatation of the epipleurae. Eyes ovate, coarsely facetted, not prominent, situated at the base of the rostrum, rather above than on the sides of the head. This is a very anomalous form ; it must, I think, be placed in Lacordaire's Diabathrariides. 785. G. insequaliS, n.s. Body piceous, almost dull; antenna slender, reddish, with the club infuscate ; tibiae pitchy-red ; tarsi red. Rostrum rough, somewhat elevated and compressed towards the eyes. Prothorax uneven, depressed anteriorly, but with an indis- tinctly elevated dorsal line separating the depression into two parts, it is coarsely and irregularly punctured. Elytra with four discoidal inter- rupted rows of large punctiform impressions, and several irregularly distributed tubercular elevations behind. The body is nearly nude, but the legs bear some fine pallid hair-like scales. The breast and basal segments of the abdomen are punctured. Length, i line ; breadth, J. I found this remarkable species amongst vegetable rubbish on the ground near Whangarei Harbour. Group— HYLOBIDXiE. Under-mentum with a more or less prominent peduncle. Mandibles pincer-like, often somewhat projecting, dentate inwardly. Rostrum at most moderately robust, rounded at the angles, or cylindrical; its scrobes linear, profound, rectilinear, and oblique. Funiculus seven-jointed, the seventh often continuous with the club. Eyes transversal. Prothorax generally hollowed at its antero-inferior margin, bisinuated at its base. OF NEW ZEALAND. 447 Tibia compressed, and bisinuated inwardly, spurred, rarely mucronated at the end ; corbels of the posterior open ; tarsi normal, their claws free or connate. Metasternum more or less elongated. Body almost in- variably winged, pubescent, seldom squamose. Eiratus. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. Rostrum arcuatum, validum, apicem versus gradatim latius ; scrobes subterminales, obliquae. Oculi ovales, transversi. Antenna breviusculae ; clava majuscula. Prothorax utrinque rotundatus. Elytra subcylindrica, postice callosa. Prostcmum antice elongatum. Coxae anticse separatee. Processus interfemoralis late truncatus. Tibia rectae, apice uncinatse ; ungues simplices. Abdomen segmentis duobus basalibus valde ampliatis. An Hylobius-totm, as it appears to me, but differing in its longer metasternum ; the character of the elytra, however, is that of most of the Hylobiidce. The spaces between the coxae are gradually more and more apart. An obvious angle occurs at the point where the rostrum joins the head. 786. E. parvulUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. E. oblongus, subdepressus, piceo-fuscus ; rostro prothorace breviore, parce pilosa; funiculo articulo basali modice ampliato, cseteris con- junctim quam clava vix longioribus ; prothorace latitudine longitudini sequali, crebre punctate ; scutello parvo ; elytris fortiter striato-punctatis, apice rotundatis ; corpore infra sparse punctate. Long., ij lin. Tairua. 787. E. tetriGUS, n.s. Piceous, legs pitchy ferruginous, antennae rufous, club piceous ; body sub-depressed, rather short and broad, and quite destitute of pubescence. Thorax sub-conical, about as long as it is broad, somewhat dilated laterally in the middle, from whence it is rounded anteriorly and a little constricted in front, the sides behind nearly straight ; the surface is coarsely and closely, but not deeply punctured. Scutellum indistinct. The elytra are oblong with rounded, slightly-produced apices ; they are a good deal wider than the thorax, the sides are slightly distended near the middle, with an indistinct sinuosity behind ; their sculpture consists of closely punctured striae and moderately-elevated interstices, these, however, are rather broader and less convex than in E. parvulus. The structural characters normal. Length, i line (rost. excl.). I found this species at Whangarei Heads. 788. E. versutus, n.s. Fuscous, moderately shining, rather convex, sparsely clothed with white bristles. Antennae stout, finely pubescent, the last joint of the funiculus larger than its predecessors. Rostrum slightly widened towards the head, shining and punctate. Eyes small, circular, but not prominent. Thorax oblong, with slightly rounded 448 COLEOPTERA sides, indistinctly constricted in front, where it is narrowest, the sides behind being not at all contracted ; the surface is very coarsely punc- tured, with an ill-defined, smooth, slightly-elevated, dorsal line. The elytra are sub-cordate, their base, and that of the thorax, of equal width and broadly emarginated ; the apex rounded, somewhat produced ; each bears five discoidal furrows, which are broad and very coarsely punctured ; the interstices are elevated, comparatively narrow, and, owing to the encroachment of the punctation, rather irregular. Abdo- men coarsely punctate. Tarsi comparatively small. The rostral suture in this species is not perceptible. The general outline of this species is quite unlike that of the typical form, but I can see nothing which should exclude it from this genus. Length, i line (rost. excl.). I found three specimens adhering to a log, at Whangarei Heads ; the colour of both so much alike that the insects could hardly be seen. Group— ERIRHINID^E. Under-/«*»/z«« with a distinct peduncle. Mandibles variable. Ros- trum more or less slender and elongate, cylindrical or nearly so ; its scrobes often distant from the apex, linear, rectilinear or oblique, and reaching the eyes. Antenna of variable length ; their funiculus with five or eight joints, the seventh nearly always free. Pro thorax very rarely furnished with ocular lobes, scarcely ever bisinuated at its base. With a scutellum. Tibice slender and rounded among the greater num- ber, often mucronated or spurred at the extremity ; corbels of the hind pair open : tarsi variable, their claws very seldom connate. Meta- sternum more or less elongated. Mesothoracic epimera small or mode- rate. Body nearly always winged and pubescent. PMlacta. Nov. gen. Antenna inserted beyond (apically) the middle of the rostrum, they are elongate and slender ; scape flexuose, extending as far as the eye ; funiculus of the same length as the scape, seven-jointed ; first stoutest, a little longer than the second ; second nearly as long as the third and fourth conjointly, and these are of about the same size as the following three ; club oviform, rather stout. Rostrum elongate, arcuated, cylin- drical, of nearly equal thickness throughout ; the scrobes are directed backwards obliquely, so that the scape of the antenna for half its length is concealed beneath the rostrum. The head is immersed in the pro- thorax up to the eyes, and is bulging below ; the eyes are moderately large, almost circular, slightly convex, distinctly facetted, and are placed high up at the base of the snout. The thorax is comparatively small, moderately convex, about as long as it is broad, with truncated base and apex and rounded sides. Scutellum small, triangular. The elytra are convex, obovate, twice the width and nearly thrice the length of the prothorax. The legs are moderately long and stout, the fi.'tiora are not OF NEW ZEALAND. 449 very strongly inflated, and excised towards the extremity ; the tibia are flexuose, quite unarmed apparently at the apex either with spur or spine, but the apex, particularly of the two hind pairs, is cavernose, and in the cavity the tarsus is inserted ; the tarsi have (anterior) the two basal joints triangular, the penultimate expanded and truly bilobed, the apical elongate, claws simple ; the hind tarsi are much more elongate. The anterior coxa are large, globose, and contiguous, the intermediate are circular, moderately embedded, and separated by a rather narrow lamina, the posterior distant. The first abdominal segment is the largest, the ante-penultimate the smallest, second separated from the first by a strongly curved suture, sixth deflexed ; metasternum short, angularly excised behind to receive the intercoxal process. This new form, though in some respects similar to Erirhinus, is, nevertheless, quite distinct ; the only exponent is an inhabitant of the sea-shore. 789. P. testacea, n.s. Antenna, fusco-testaceous, very finely pubescent. Rostrum of the same colour as the antennae, indistinctly tri-carinated, the furrows transversely strigose. The thorax is variable in colour, in some examples testaceous, in others fuscous, and is mode- rately shining ; it is punctate, with an almost imperceptible smooth dorsal line, and is clothed with pallid hairs. The elytra have on each eight punctured striae, the third and sixth, as well as the fourth and fifth, are confluent posteriorly ; the interstices are nearly flat, and are finely punctulate ; the ground-colour is testaceous or fuscous, the dis- coidal portion generally the darkest, and they are clothed with pallid hairs. The under-side is punctulate, finely pilose, and of the prevailing colour. Length, 2 lines ; rost. excl. (Rost. f line). I found this species amongst the stunted marine herbage just beyond high-water mark at Marsden Point, Whangarei Harbour. Erirhmus. Schosnh. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop.^ Tom. vi., ^.476. Rostrum more or less elongated, slender, cylindrical, arched ; its scrobes beginning between the middle and the extremity, almost rectili- near and attaining the eyes. Antenna more or less elongate, slender; scape thickening gradually; first and second joints of the funiculus elongate, the former the larger, joints three to seven shorter, obconical, or almost turbinated ; club oblong-oval, articulate. Eyes briefly oval, transverse. Prothorax transversal, usually a little convex, more or less rounded laterally, truncated at base and apex, with feeble lobes, some- times rather distinct. Scutellum small, punctiform, or triangular. Elytra oval or oblong-oval, narrowed behind, a little wider than the prothorax, and slightly emarginate at their base. Legs of at least moderate length ; femora clavate, often almost pedunculate at their base, unarmed ; tibia slender, more or less flexuous, mucronated at the extremity ; tarsi i iii 450 COLEOPTERA rather long, narrow, spongy underneath, third joint sensibly wider than first or second, fourth moderate, likewise the claws. Second abdominal segment at least as long as the third and fourth taken together, separated from the first by a nearly straight suture. Intercoxal process rather wide, rounded or angulated in front ; metaster- num more or less elongate. Body oblong or oval, and, in the majority of the species, densely pubescent. 790. E. acalyptoides, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., /any., 1876. E. ovatus, fulvus, parce sericeo-pilosus, prothorace fusco ; rostro gracili, prothoraci longitudine eequali, modice arcuato, basi striato ; antennis fere in medio rostri insertis, clava majuscula fusca ; prothorace transverso, utrinque valde rotundato, sat vage punctato ; scutello rotun- dato ; elytris prothorace multo latioribus, striato-punctatis, apice rotun- datis ; pedibus fulvis ; corpore infra infuscato. Long., i§ lin. Otago (Prof. Hutton). I can see nothing to differentiate this pretty little species generically from Erirhinus. It is very similar in appearance to our Acalyptus carpini. 791. E. limbatUS, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. E. infuscatus, subnitidus, parce pilosus, marginibus elytrorum testaceis; rostro testaceo, prothorace duplo longiore ; antennis in medio rostri insertis ; funiculo articulo basali valde ampliato ; prothorace transverso, fortiter punctato ; scutello parvo, distincto ; elytris breviter subovatis, fortiter striato-punctatis, interstitiis planatis ; pedibus testaceis ; corpore infra infuscato. Long., i lin. Tairua (Capt. Broun). A very distinct species, the elytra unusually broad, especially when compared with the small transverse pro thorax. 792. E. glottis, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. E. pallide flavescens, parce pilosus, vage fusco-plagiatus ; capite rostroque infuscatis, illo rotundato, convexo-punctato, hoc gracili, prothorace duplo longiore, leviter punctulato, apicem versus crassiore ; antennis in medio rostri insertis, infuscatis; funiculo longiusculo, articulo basali elongato, secundo triple longiore ; prothorace subtransverso, utrinque valde rotundato, sat vage punctulato ; scutello infuscato ; elytris pro- thorace multo latioribus, striato-punctatis, interstitiis leviter convexis, apice rotundatis ; corpore infra infuscato. Long., i§ lin. Otago (Prof. Hutton). At first sight this species resembles E. acalyptoides ; but it has a longer and more slender rostrum, much broader at the apex, and only a faint trace of striae at the base ; the prothorax is less transverse, and there is a marked difference in colouration. OF NEW ZEALAND. 45 1 793. E. fllSCOnotatUS, n.s. Rostrum elongate, slender, of equal thickness throughout, indistinctly striated and punctulated, testaceous. Antennce. slender, testaceous, inserted near the middle of the rostrum-; basal joint of the funiculus large, the others small ; club short, ovate, fuscous. Prothorax transversal, rounded laterally and narrowed in front ; the disc is scarcely convex, there is an indistinct transverse depression near the apex; the surface is punctate with transversely elevated intervals; it is testaceous, with a fuscous dorsal spot and clothed with fine pale-yellow hairs disposed transversely. Scutdlum small. The elytra are wider and three times longer than the thorax, sub-ovate ; they bear punctured striae, only the three sutural interstices reach the apex, the others are more or less confluent and elevated posteriorly ; they are scantily clothed with pallid pubescence, on each there is an elongate fuscous mark near the suture at the middle, and two or three others, which, however, are not very conspicuous, and do not correspond very accurately with those on the other elytron ; the general ground-colour is testaceous. The legs are pale testaceous ; the femora excised near the apex and sub-dentate below ; tibiae flexuose. Length, if lines (rost. incl.). I found this species near Whangarei Harbour. It is as much allied to Dorytomus as Erirhinus, 794. E. diSCOideuS, n.s. Antenna elongate, rather slender; scape fuscous, funiculus piceous. Rostrum rather long, moderately stout, slightly arched, indistinctly punctate, colour fuscous. Head with a few yellowish hairs on the vertex. Thorax longer than broad, with slightly rounded sides ; there is a rather broad, yet not very obvious, transverse depression in front of the middle ; the surface is punctured, dark testa- ceous, with a fuscous streak near each side ; it is sparingly pilose, the hairs on the sides more concentrated, and of a lighter colour, than those on the disc. Elytra moderately convex, wider, and two times longer, than the prothorax, almost imperceptibly dilated just before being rounded to the apex ; the striae are punctate, but rather shallow ; there are, a dark humeral triangular patch, and a curved fascia near the apex, fuscous, the disc being testaceous ; the pubescence is rather fine and variegated, being most conspicuous on the interstices in front of the apical fascia, where it forms white streaks. Legs stout, testaceous ; femora moderately inflated, not much excised near the extremity ; tibiae flexuose. Length, i§ line (rost. incl.). I found two specimens at Parua, Whangarei Harbor. 795. E. flavitarsis, n.s. Antennce. stout, yellowish ; first joint of funiculus largest. Rostrum stout, of nearly equal thickness throughout, somewhat arcuated, finely punctured, shining and reddish. Thorax about as long as broad, base and apex truncate, widest at the middle, sides rounded, moderately convex ; its colour is obscure red, it is closely but not coarsely punctured, and is clothed with short yellow hairs, 452 COLEOPTERA which are disposed transversely. The elytra are wider than the pro- thorax, about twice its length, with somewhat parallel sides, rounded posteriorly, laterally compressed, and transversely convex ; each bears fine punctate striae, and rather broad interstices \ the ground-colour is piceous, the shoulders and apices rufo-testaceous ; their clothing consists of whitish pubescence on the darker portions, and yellowish on the lighter. Femora piceous, slightly notched; tibiae fuscous, lighter towards the extremity, tarsi yellow. Length, \\ line (rost. incl.). I found my unique example at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. 796. E. fasciatus, n.s. Antenna testaceous, club fuscous. Ros- trum stout, slightly curved, and a little thickened apically ; it is indis- tinctly grooved near the sides, bears a few punctures, and is of a dark infuscate-red colour. The head is immersed up to the eyes, and these, being large, leave but a small portion visible from above. Thorax about as long as it is broad, the sides rounded, narrowed anteriorly, and with a transverse depression near the front ; its surface is punctured, of a fuscous colour, and is sparsely clothed with white and brown hairs, placed transversely. Elytra convex transversely, laterally compressed, the sides gradually rounded posteriorly, they are wider, and two times longer, than the prothorax ; they bear punctured striae ; the ground- colour is variegated brown and they are sparingly clothed with fine white, longitudinally-disposed, hairs, which, near the apex, are concen- trated in the form of a more or less distinct fascia. The legs are rather stout, fusco-testaceous, and with pubescence similar to that of the body ; the femora are widely excised and distinctly dentate below. Length, ij line (rost. incl.). I found this species at Whangarei Heads. 797. E. rubricalis, n.s. Rostrum, antennae, and legs testaceous, thorax reddish, elytra infuscate red. The antenna of this species resemble those of the following one, being stout, with a rather solid club. The rostrum is of moderate length, of nearly equal thickness throughout, and not very perceptibly punctured. The thorax is scarcely longer than broad, with rounded sides, and is narrower in front than behind ; its surface is punctured, transversely depressed near the apex, and has scarcely any pubescence. The elytra are sub-oblong, a good deal wider than the prothorax, and nearly three times longer ; they bear distinctly-impressed, punctured striae, and scant pallid pubescence. The legs are stout, the tibiae scarcely flexuose, and the tarsi are rather short and stout. The abdomen is fuscous-red, the rest of the under-side piceous, punctate, and finely and sparingly pilose. Length, ij line (rost. incl.). This species, also, was found at Whangarei Heads. 798. E. viridipennis, n.s. Antenna elongate, club distinct, solid, and not very obviously articulated, colour reddish yellow. Rostrum rather elongate, arcuated, slightly narrowed towards the base, and a OF NEW ZEALAND. 453 little darker in colour than the antennae ; head with a few golden-yellow hairs. Thorax longer than broad, narrowest in front, with rounded sides and a little narrowed posteriorly ; its surface is not very distinctly sculptured, owing to its dense golden-yellow pubescence. The elytra are wider than the prothorax, and gradually rounded towards the apex ; they bear rather deeply impressed, punctured striae, and are sparingly clothed like the thorax ; there is a scutellar, triangular patch of an infuscate red, the remainder being of a pale green colour. The legs are stout, pale yellow ; the femora are not greatly inflated, not notched, and the intermediate tibiae are the most strongly flexuose. The under- side is pale green, with scant, yellow pubescence. Length, ij line (rost. inch). Of this distinct pretty little Curculio, I obtained about half-a-dozen specimens at Cabbage- tree Swamp, near Auckland ; its position should be near Erirhinus. The eyes are small, distant from the thorax, and the snout is rather long. Dorytomus. " Germar. Rostrum elongate, cylindrical, arcuated. Antenna elongate, inserted beyond the middle (apically) of the rostrum ; scape reaching to the eye ; funiculus seven-jointed; first as long as second and third conjointly; the others nearly equal, each a little more transverse than the preceding ; club stout, ovate. Eyes distinctly facetted, nearly round, a little truncated inwardly, not prominent, placed at each side of the base of the rostrum. Thorax with rounded sides. Elytra oblong. Femora strongly inflated, distinctly dentate below ; tibia mucronated. These are the chief characters of D. tortrix, a British species, which I examined ; the genus is closely allied to Erirhinus. 799. D. trilobus, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. D. testaceo-fulvus, pube subtilissima parce vestitus, basi elytrorum macula triloba nigra signatus ; rostro haud striato, longitudini prothoracis sequali, subtiliter punctulato ; oculis rotundatis ; funiculo antennarum brevi ; prothorace transverse, utrinque rotundato, leviter punctulato ; scutello nigro ; elytris paulo depressis, fortiter striato-punctatis, interstitiis punctulatis ; femoribus infra angulato-dentatis. Long., 2 lin. Tairua. In size and shape this species resembles our D. maculatus. The femora are produced into a strong angle beneath, terminating in an almost obsolete tooth. NOTE. — The species does not, I believe, occur at Tairua. I found it at Cabbage-tree Swamp, near Auckland, in the year 1872. 800. D. rufirostris, n.s. Antenna rufo-testaceous, inserted at the middle of the rostrum ; scape slender ; basal joint of the funiculus very long and clavate at the extremity ; club oblong-ovate. Rostrum 454 COLEOPTERA cylindrical, slender, very elongate, arcuated, of a shining reddish colour. Head short, with two lines of yellow pubescence ; eyes rather coarsely facetted. Prothorax slightly convex, about as long as broad, its base finely margined and a little produced at the middle, dilated laterally, the sides behind nearly straight, rounded anteriorly and con- stricted near the apex, it is of an infuscate testaceous colour, closely punctured and covered with pale fulvous pubescence. The elytra are much wider than the thorax at the base : the sides very gradually rounded and narrowed towards, and with a slight sinuation just in front of, the apices, each being obtusely rounded ; they are a little depressed at the base and bear distinctly-punctured, well-defined striae, the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh interstices are confluent and somewhat elevated behind ; there are three ill-defined irregular curved fasciae, and two apical spots, fuscous, the ground-colour is testaceous, and they are clothed with fine short yellowish pubescence. The legs are pale fusco-testaceous ; the femora strongly dentate below; tibise flexuous ; tarsi stout. The scutellum is elongate. Length (rost. excl.), 2 lines ; rost., f line. I found my only specimen at Tairua. The species is very distinct, with a long slender beak, and remarkable on account of the strongly and acutely dentate thighs. Praolepra. Pascoe. I have an insect so named, but apparently not described, by Mr. Pascoe, having a long slender cylindrical arcuated beak, with straight scrobes beginning just in front of the middle and terminating at the eyes; these are contiguous to the thorax, not prominent, moderately facetted, rounded and somewhat encroached upon in front. The antenna are rather long and slender, with a seven-jointed funiculus, the first joint is largest ; club large, ovate. Thorax relatively small, about as broad as it is long, contracted in front, with the base and apex truncate. Scutellum small. Elytra large, moderately convex transversely, gradually deflexed behind ; they are much wider than the thorax at the base, with oblique humeral angles, from thence they are very gradually attenuated. The legs are of moderate length ; the anterior femora are almost unarmed ; but the others, particularly the posterior, are strongly dentate; the tibiae are somewhat flexuose, and apparently unarmed at the apex ; the third tarsal joint is truly bilobed. 80 1. P. squamosa, Pascoe ; MS. Rostrum reddish behind, pitchy in front, and indistinctly grooved longitudinally. The thorax is a little convex, fuscous, but rather densely covered with greyish scales, so that the ground-colour is most apparent on the dorsal line, and an elongate spot near each side. The elytra are curvedly compressed laterally near the middle, below the disc, and this part is dark in colour ; they are greenish-testaceous, clothed like the thorax, bear a few short erect white setae ; the disc terminates at each side near the posterior OF NEW ZEALAND. 455 declivity in a small tubercular elevation ; their sculpture is not very obvious, but consists of rows of fine punctures without regular strise. The legs are of a variegated testaceous colour, and more or less squamose. The antenncE have a slender scape, are reddish-testaceous, with the club- infuscate, and, except the scape, pilose. Length (rost. incl.), if line ; breadth, f . I found the species at Tairua. 802. P. infuSCUS, n.s. Very similar to the preceding, with a shorter rostrum, more distinctly grooved and carinated, the antennal insertion near the apex. Prothorax convex, rather longer than that of P. squamosa, the sides are nearly straight behind and narrowed in front; its surface is punctate and densely covered with greyish scales. The elytra are, like those of the typical species, rather long and broad, but are not distinctly incurved laterally, and their sculpture is quite con- cealed by their clothing of grey and brownish scales and pallid setae. The legs are similar in structure in both species, but in the present one the tibiae are broadly annulated with brown. Length (rost. incl.), i J ; breadth, J line. This species also occurs at Tairua. Aneuma. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,Jany., 1876. Rostrum cylindricum, tenue, arcuatum ; scrobes antemedianse, late- rales. Scapus oculum attingens ; funiculus articulo primo elongate, crasso ; clava distincta. Oculi rotundati, fortiter granulati. Prothorax transversus, basi truncatus, lobis ocularibus nullis. Elytra elongato- cordata, prothorace multo latiora. Ptctus antice emarginato-canalicu- latum. Coxa anticse contiguse, intermedise modice approximatae : femora incrassata, infra dente minuto instructa ; tibia breviusculae, rectae : tarsi normales. Abdomen segmento secundo haud ampliato, duobus sequentibus conjunctim longiore. Corpus pilosum. In this genus the head is deeply inserted into the prothorax, and, although it is much bent inwards, the rostrum is not received in the pectoral canal, the latter being bounded behind by the anterior coxae. The presence of this canal prevents the genus being associated with Erirhinus, to which otherwise it might have been referred. 803. A. fulvipes, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jany., 1876. A. ovalis, supra subtestacea, nigrescenti-nebulosa, pilis griseis sat sparse vestita : rostro prothorace breviore, basi lineis elevatis instructo ; anten- nis subtestaceis, apicem versus infuscatis ; funiculo articulis secundo, tertio quartoque gradatim brevioribus, tribus ultimis transversis ; pro- thorace utrinque rotundato, leviter punctulato ; elytris confertim striato- punctatis, interstitiis convexis ; corpore infra piceo-testaceo ; pedibus fulvescentibus, sparse pilosis. Long., \\ lin. Christchurch (C. M. Wakefield). 45^ COLEOPTERA Hypotagea. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , July, 1876. Rostrum cylindricum, arcuatum ; scrobes prsemedianae, rectse. An- tenna longiusculae ; funiculus y-articulatus ; clava distincta. Oculi rotundati, grosse granulati. Prothorax basi subsinuatus, lobis ocularibus nullis. Scutellum parvum. Elytra obovata, pygidium tegentia. Femora clavata, antica mutica, caetera dente parvo instructa. Unguiculi appen- diculati. Abdomen segmentis tribus intermediis subaequalibus. Allied to AnthonomuS) but the mutic anterior femora forbid its being referred to that genus. The species is a somewhat glossy reddish ferruginous insect, with scattered whitish hair-like scales. 804. H. rubida, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. H. subcylindrica, rufo-ferruginea, subnitida ; rostra prothorace multo longiore, rugoso-punctato ; prothorace subtransverso, sat crebre punctate ; elytris prothorace paulo latioribus, fortiter striato-punctatis, interstitiis convexis ; tibiis anticis crenatis, intermediis intus bisinuatis. Long., ij lin. Otago (Capt. Hutton). 805. H. testaceipenne, n.s. Rostrum moderately elongate, slender, finely sculptured, testaceous-brown. Head, thorax, and lower side of body fuscous, elytra testaceous, with two oval spots near the base dark brown, the legs testaceous ; the body more or less sparingly clothed with fine greyish setae. Thorax transverse, rounded laterally, punctate, its base a little bisinuated. Elytra broader than thorax, slightly incurved near the shoulders, gradually narrowed behind, with fine punctured striae. The hind femora are moderately dentate, the front pair are indis- tinctly toothed. Length, \\ line (rost. excl.). I have one specimen which was found by Capt. Hutton at Lindis Pass, Otago. 806. H. variegata, n.s. Very similar to the preceding species in general outline. Rostrum elongate, with a slight carina on the middle and punctured along the sides. Thorax transverse, rounded laterally, punctate ; apex pale-brown, the rest pitchy, and clothed with rather long depressed pallid hair-like setse disposed transversely. Elytra broader than thorax, rather long, gradually rounded behind, with dis- tinctly punctured striae ; they are testaceous, with a somewhat flexuous middle fascia, the apical portion and a large area near the base, pitchy- brown, and clothed with pallid hairs. The femora are incrassated, but only obtusely dentate. Length, il line (rost. excl.). Found by Capt. Hutton at Lindis Pass, Otago. My specimens of this and the preceding species are not in good condition, so that a satis- factory examination of structural details could not be made. OF NEW ZEALAND. 457 Neomycta. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feby., 1877. Rostrum latum, prothorace brevius ; scrobes laterales, infra oculos desinentes. Oculi prominuli, rotundati. Antenna subterminales, gra- ciles ; funiculus articulo primo ampliato, reliquis breviusculis. Prothorax antice posticeque truncatus. Elytra mediocria. Femora incrassata ; tibia flexuosae ; unguiculi liberi. Mesosternum modice elongatum. Differs from Erirhinus in its broad rostrum, with antennae inserted near the apex. 807. N. pulicariS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feb.. 1877. N. testaceo-nifa, sparse-pilosa; capite rostroque vage punctulatis, hoc apice mandibulisque nitide nigris ; funiculo articulo primo duobus sequentibus conjunctim longitudine sequali ; dava ovato-acuminata ; prothorace transverso, utrinque rotundato, confertim punctulato ; scutello exiguo; elytris prothorace multo latioribus, breviusculis, subdepressis, fortiter striato-punctatis, dorso plus minusve infuscatis ; corpore infra pedibusque testaceis. Long., ij line. Tairua. 808. N. mbida, n.s. The whole of the body of this species is a variable red, some light, others dark, and is clothed rather densely with yellowish hairs, except on the discoidal portion of the elytra, which is nearly nude. The antenna are stout, with a considerably bent scape ; the first joint of the funiculus is large ; the second more elongate than those which follow. Rostrum stout, laterally punctured. The eyes are of the same form, but not so prominent as those of the typical species. The thorax is rather large, longer than broad, the sides rounded, and narrowed anteriorly ; its surface is rather closely and distinctly, but finely, punctured, and has an almost dorsal line, and the pubescence is disposed transversely. The elytra are a little wider than, and not twice the length of, the prothorax, and are gradually rounded to the apex ; each elytron bears eight distinct striae, the punctation of which consists of sub-quadrate impressions ; the interstices are almost plane near the suture, those beyond being slightly convex ; the clothing is arranged longitudinally. The legs are rather stout, with a distinct excision near the apex of the femora. Scutellum distinct pilose. Length, i line (rost incl., ij). I found a few examples at Tairua on the foliage of Metrosideros tomentosa. Tysius. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. Caput elongatum ; rostrum mediocre, subangulatum ; scrobes subter minales, obliquae, infra oculos currentes. Scapus tenuatus, gradatim incrassatus, ad marginem posticum oculi attingens ; funiculus 7-articu- K 11 458 COLEOPTERA latus, articulo basali elongato, ampliato, secundo breviter obconico, creteris trans versis ; clava distincta, longe elliptica. Oculi subrotundati, grosse granulati. a prothorace distantes. Prothorax parvus, subcylin- dricus, antice paulo productus. Scutellum triangulare. Elytra ampliata, oblongo-cordata, humeris rotundatis. Femora antica et intermedia modice incrassata, ilia mutica, postica valida, infra fortiter dentata ; tibia subflexuosse, apice inermes; tarsi mediocres, articulo tertio late bilobo. Metasternum modice elongatum. Processus intercoxalis latus, truncatus. Abdomen segmentis duobus basalibus ampliatis ; sutura prima in medio arcuata. The only species of this genus is ferruginous in colour, with deciduous greyish scales, but always more scattered at the sides, which, to the naked eye, present the appearance of being marked with a large brownish patch. I obtained my original specimen from an old collec- tion in the possession of Mr. Stevens ; but I have since received it from Captain Broun, who finds it plentifully at Tairua, near Auckland. Eugnomus, Schcenh., with an undescribed New Zealand insect for its type, is unknown to me, but is apparently differentiated from the pre- sent genus in several particulars, i.e., in the eyes, antennae, prothorax, elytra, &c. 809. T. amplipenniS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. T. ferrugineus, squamulis grisescentibus insequaliter vestitus, supra setulis paucis adspersus ; capite confertim punctato, super oculos tuber- culis duobus munito ; rostro capite parum longiore ; prothorace longitu- dine latitudini fere sequali, pone apicem fortiter constricto ; elytris basi prothorace duplo latioribus, pone basin oblique excavatis, striato-punc- tatis, interstitiis latis, vix convexis, tertio quintoque interrupte elevatis, quarto quintoque versus apicem callosis ; corpore infra sparse punctato. Long., if lin. Tairua. Eugnomus. Schcenherr. Head elongate ; eyes round, moderately prominent, distant from thorax, situated on the sides in front ; rostrum of moderate size ; scrobes oblique. Antenna elongate, inserted near apex ; scape flexuose, thickened towards apex, reaching to eye ; funiculus 7 -jointed, the basal longest, obconical ; second not so long or stout, of nearly the same shape ; the others about equal ; club distinct, ovate. Thorax sub-conical. Elytra sub-oblong. Femora inflated and dentate ; tibia flexuose. These are the prominent characteristics of E. fervidus. I have not been able to get Schcenherr's description. 8 10. E. elegans, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. E. niger, parce setulosus ; rostro versus apicem gradatim latiore ; antennis nigris, scapo ferrugineo, clava elongata ; oculis prominulis, supra con- tiguis; prothorace vix transverse, postice utrinque rotundato, crebre OF NEW ZEALAND. 459 punctulato ; scutello rotundato ; elytris basi prothorace multo latioribus, leviter striatis, interstitiis planatis, squamis minutis vestitis, vitta lata azurea, postice nivea et gradatim attenuata, a scutello fere ad apicem, ornatis ; corpore infra dense albo-squamoso, macula ochracea antica utrinque notata. Long., if lin. Tairua (Capt. Broun). This and the following species agree pretty well with Eugnomus, Schcenh., no member of which has, I believe, hitherto been described. There is a common variety of this species in which the blue stripe dis- appears, leaving only a short white line on the third interstice near the apex. 811. E. picipenniS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. E. subniger, nitidus, elytris tibiis tarsisque piceis ; rostra apicem versus multo crassiore, leviter punctate ; scapo testaceo, funiculo articulo secundo quam primo paulo breviore ; clava ampla, elliptica ; oculis haud approximatis ; prothorace longitudine latitudini aequali, crebre punctato, utrinque albo pubescente ; scutello triangulari ; elytris paulo elevatis, postice manifeste declivibus, substriatim punctatis, interstitiis latis, secundo, tertio quartoque posticis gibbosis, humeris prominulis ; corpore. infra nitide nigro, parce squamoso. Long., 2 lin. Tairua (Capt. Broun). 812. E. fervidUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. E. pube silaceo-rufa sat dense tectus, lateribus infra scutelloque sulphureis ; capite inter oculos excavato ; rostro minus tenuato, pubescente ; antennis testaceis ; funiculo, ut in prsecedentibus, articulo primo ampliato ; pro- thorace parvulo, subtiliter confertim punctato ; scutello conspicuo ; elytris striato-punctatis, punctis approximatis, interstitiis leviter convexis ; pedibus minus pubescentibus. Long., if lin. Tairua (Capt. Broun). 813. E. wakefieldii, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feb., 1877. E. fusco-castaneus, capite rostroque nigris, dorso elytrorum prothoraceque in medio squamulis ochraceis vestitis; antennis castaneis, funiculo arti- culis duobus basalibus elongatis, clava longiuscula ; elytris supra pla- natis, a medio abrupte declivibus, postice vittis duabus niveis ornatis ; corpore infra niveo-piloso. Long., 2j lin. Christchurch (Mr. Wakefield). This pretty little species is at once distinguished by the form of the elytra. 814. E. fuCOSUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Feb., 1877. E. fusco-castaneus, supra setulis numerosis instructus, pedibus rufo-testaceis; rostro sat valido, capite sesquilongiore, apice rufo ; clava antennarum 460 COLEOPTERA ampliato-ovata ; funiculo articulo basali ampliato, longiusculo, secundo multo breviore ; prothorace subtransverso ; scutello elongate, albo ; elytris striato-punctatis, interstitiis subplanatis, supra fere obsolete albo- maculatis. Long., i lin. Tairua (Capt Broun). A. smaller species than E. fervtdus, with a longer head and propor- tionately shorter and stouter rostrum. In some specimens there is a reddish spot on each shoulder. 815. E. interstitialiS, n.s. This species resembles E. elegans, but is a good deal larger and broader, and the eyes are relatively smaller and less approximated. The body is quite black above, the breast bears the same white and yellow clothing observable in E. fervtdus, the tarsi and antennae are piceous, with the scape of the latter reddish. The rostrum is rugosely punctate, with a fine carina down the middle. The head and thorax are closely, rather coarsely, and rugosely punc- tured ; the latter is sub-conical, about as long as it is broad, widest behind, and with a slight frontal constriction. The elytra are consider- ably broader than the thorax, with prominent shoulders, the sides are nearly straight to beyond the middle, and from thence narrowed to the apex, their broadest portion is somewhat flattened above, and a little elevated behind, and they bear punctured striae, which are broader than in E. elegans ; the interstices are rough, seemingly studded with minute granules. The third elytral interstice, at the declivous apical portion, bears a long strip of scale-like pubescence which is sometimes yellow, but usually whitish. Length, 2-2^ lines. I found this species at Tairua. 816. E. discolor, n.s. Allied to E. fervidus ; rather elongate, with rather long parallel-sided elytra very gradually attenuated pos- teriorly. The antenna are reddish, with an infuscate club. The rostrum is very closely sculptured, and bears minute pallid scales. The head is so sculptured as to appear as if covered with minute granules ; the thorax is closely and rugosely punctured ; and the elytra bear sharply- defined punctured stride. The prothorax is rather longer than it is broad, and not very wide near the base. The legs are reddish ; the posterior femora are strongly dentate, but the four front thighs, though notched near the apex, are not at all toothed below. The general ground-colour is obscure piceous, and this is variegated with many minute griseous scales, somewhat congregated on the sides of the thorax, but elsewhere distributed so as to give a very much spotted appearance. Length, 1J line. I obtained several examples at Tairua. OF NEW ZEALAND. 461 Hoplocneme. White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins. Antenntz moderate ; scape reaching to beyond the eye, somewhat bent, very little thickened at the end ; funiculus six-jointed, first joint thickest, the next five somewhat cup-shaped, the club nearly as long as the funiculus, four-jointed, two first joints cup-shaped, last joint bluntish; beak shortish, thick, depressed, antennal groove short, transverse-oblique, beginning near the end of beak ; eyes largish and prominent ; thorax somewhat strangulated in front, sides rather straight ; scutellum distinct, sides parallel, end rounded ; elytra straightish at the base, elongated, sides nearly parallel ; intermediate and hind pairs of legs with a strong compressed tooth near the end of the femora ; tibiae slightly curved. 817. H. cinnamonea, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins. Rich chestnut-brown ; head gradually wider behind ; beak ferruginous, between the eyes some fulvous chestnut scales ; thorax thickly clothed with fulvous chestnut scales, with a few blackish hairs intermixed; scutdlum pale yellow ; elytra covered with fulvous chestnut scales, the sides ferruginous, the back with many shallow longitudinal lines, with impressed points ; many elongated palish hairs, running somewhat in lines, and mixed with the scales on the upper part of the elytra ; legs ferruginous, smooth. Length, 2\ lines. New Zealand (Mr. W. Colenso). 8 1 8. H. hOOkeri, Wtiite; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins. Bluish-black, with ferruginous legs ; head behind the eyes wider than the thorax in front ; beak smoothish ; head thickly punctured above ; scape of an- tenna pale ferruginous ; thorax thickly punctured above, below on each side with a widish line of white close-pressed hairs ; elytra without scales or hairs, with many longitudinal lines with impressed dots, the interstices with short transverse lines. Length, 2 lines. 819. H. punctatissima, Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jany., 1876. H. nigra, vel purpureo-nigra, vix nitida, femoribus apice, tibiis tarsisque subferrugineis, supra confertim punctata ; capite inter oculos haud excavato, collo valde constricto ; clava antennarum majuscula ; prothorace subcylindrico, angulis anticis rotundatis ; scutello parvo ; elytris sat ampliatis, haud striatis. Long., if lin. Otago. Smaller than H. hookeri, White, from which it may be at once known by the irregularly crowded punctures on the elytra without any trace of striae, instead of being in regular lines. Mr. White refers Hoplocneme to the neighbourhood of Orchestes, with which it has nothing to do ; it is one of the Erirhinida, and allied to the same writer's Stephanorhyn- 462 COLEOPTERA chus. The funicle in Hoplocneme is six-jointed, and the club is four- jointed. NOTE. — I am under the impression that I sent this species to Mr. Pascoe from Tairua ; at any rate, I found it there. 820. H. squamosa, n.s. Fusco-rufous, robust, sparingly clothed with white scales and hairs. Antenna ferruginous, the basal joint of the funiculus, and the club, blackish ; first joint rather stout, obconical ; sixth transverse; club distinct, short, oviform. Rostrum rather long, the head narrow and coarsely punctured; the eyes smaller and more rerno.te than in the typical species. Thorax wider than head, sub-cylindrical, widest at the base, and a little constricted in front and behind, the surface coarsely and rugosely punctate. Scutellum distinct. Elytra oblong, much wider than the thorax, with obtuse humeral angles, sub- parallel sides, slightly rounded ; their sculpture consists of punctured striae, with rather broad scarcely-elevated slightly-rugose interstices. The legs and tarsi are stout, the former ferruginous, the latter rather short, of paler colour, with fuscous penultimate joints. Length (rost. incl.), if; breadth, J. Differs from H. hookeri'm form, the eyes smaller, and, consequently, more remote, the head narrower, the tarsi and antennal club shorter, and the posterior tibiae less arcuated. I found this species at Tairua. Stephanor hy nclms . White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins. Antenna long, slender, inserted on the upper part of the side of the beak near the tip, first joint reaching to beyond the eyes, slightly curved at the base, thickened at the end into a club ; funiculus seven-jointed, first joint longest, thickened at the end and very distinct from the others, the second slightly elongated, other five almost globular, club almost as long as funiculus, three-jointed, the first joint cup-shaped, the second the longest, gradually thicker towards the end, the terminal joint ovate and pointed at the end ; beak long, thick, slightly bent, squarish ; an oblique deep groove from the base of antennae, termina- ting on side of under part considerably before the eye, beak crested in the middle in front of the eye, and on the vertex a considerable promi- nence with two slight tufts ; head behind the eyes strangulated ; eyes lateral, round, large, prominent, situated behind the middle of the head; thorax somewhat angulated on the sides, narrow in front, almost straight behind ; scutellum longer than wide ; elytra oblong, widest at base, end bluntish, shoulders rectangular ; legs long, femora thick, clavate, with a strong compressed tooth on the under-side ; tibiae slender, those of first two pairs of legs slightly curved, the tibiae of hind legs very much curved. 821. S. CUrvipes, White; Voy. Er. Terrains. Deep yellowish- brown, varied with spots and lines of different shades of colour ; legs yellowish, posterior femora above with a black band ; elytra with two OF NEW ZEALAND. 463 longish keeled protuberances, one on each side of the suture about the middle. This species seems to vary much in colour, some specimens being of a light others of a darkish grey. Length, 3^ to 4 lines. Port Nicholson. NOTE. — This species occurs in Auckland districts. S. pUPUS, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jany., 1876. S. fere omnino griseo squamulosus ; rostro vix compresso, antice haud cristate, fronte super oculos leviter bituberculata, tuberculis haud setosis ; clava antennarum elongato-ovata, tomentosa, arete articulata ; prothorace non- nihil subquadrato, sed antice subito constricto, supra vix tuberculato ; scutello parvo, transverso ; elytris elongato-subcordatis, supra sub- planatis, leviter tuberculatis, striatis, interstitiis alternis elevatis, lateribus subito deflexis, apicibus divergentibus ; femoribus posticis dente minus prominente ; abdomine segmentis tribus ultimis esquamosis, infuscatis ; tarsis articulo penultimo nigro. Long., 3j lin, Pitt's Island. 822. S. brevipennis, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jany., 1876. S. squamulis filiformibus brevibus fere omnino tectus ; rostro capite paulo longiore, antice gibboso, fronte super oculos leviter bitu- berculata, tuberculis haud setosis; occipite longitudinaliter excavato; clava antennarum elongato-ovata, arete articulata ; prothorace capite minore, conico, pone apicem strangulate ; elytris brevibus, leviter striatis, singulis quadrituberculatis, tuberculo juxta suturam pone medium majore, vel cristam triangularem formante, apicibus rotundatis; tibiis fulvis, posticis valde curvatis. Long., 2\ lin. Christchurch. Well differentiated, inter alia, by its short elytra rounded at the apices. 823. S. lawsoni, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., Oct., 1876. Augustus, fuscus, tomento obscure, griseo vel ochraceo, vestitus ; vertice sub-inflato, sequali ; elytris medio tuberculis elevatis duobus, alterisque minoribus ante apicem. Long, corp., 4^-5 J mm. Clothed with a sub-variegate pubescence, which in character is inter- mediate between scales and hairs. Rostrum scarcely so long as the head, eyes very prominent, the space between them obscurely sulcate, the vertex behind the eyes somewhat swollen, but even and without prominences. Thorax conical, elongate, very narrow in front, and con- siderably constricted. Elytra rather long and narrow; on the middle near the suture each has a rather long elevation, which is laterally com- pressed, and midway between this and the apex is a much smaller tubercle. Legs slender, shaped as in S. curvipes, White, but the four front femora without teeth. 464 COLEOPTERA I have received this curious species sparingly, both from Mr. Lawson and Captain Broun. N.B. — I am not acquainted with the species of Stephanorhynchus just described by Mr. Pascoe, but a specimen of the present insect which I sent to him was remarked on as "very distinct." Note. — I have got this species at Auckland, Tairua, and Whangarei Heads. 824. S. crassus, n.s. Short, broad, convex, and robust, clothed with pale-fuscous and grey scales, with a darker dorsal line on thorax and elytra. Antenncz stout, fuscous, pubescent ; the first joint of the funiculus is longer and stouter than the second, which is longer than any of those that follow; club rather short, ovate, not acuminate. Rostrum thick ; head dilated behind the eyes and constricted behind, with an impressed line from the occiput to the point of insertion of the antennae ; eyes prominent and coarsely facetted. Thorax conical, with sinuous base and truncate apex, slightly con- stricted in front, the sides nearly regular. Scutellum sub-oblong. Elytra scarcely twice the width of the thorax at the base, sub-cordate, short, with prominent but rather obtuse shoulders, rounded sides and apex ; they bear indistinct rows of punc- tures, a prominent, curved elevation on each near the middle, about midway between the side and suture, which becomes obsolete towards the base, but bent behind towards its fellow, though not reaching the suture ; the rest of the surface is uneven and tubercular. The legs are rather short and stout, the anterior femora are flexuose and almost obtusely dentate, the other four being more inflated, and armed below with a large, acute, laterally compressed tooth ; the tibiae are arcuated, the posterior most so ; the tarsi are stout, the two basal joints sub- triangular, the penultimate bilobed and widened, the apical elongate. The colour is somewhat variable ; in some examples the legs are pale rufo-fuscous, the tibiae being sub-annulated with fuscous and grey, but the discoidal clothing of the elytra and the dorsal thoracic line, in four out of five of my specimens, are of the same dark rich brown colour, the carinated portions of the elytra being rendered obvious by the presence of pale, almost white, scales. Length, if to 2^ lines. I found this species at Tairua. The species might become the type of a new genus. Pactola. Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jany., 1876. Rostrum capite brevius, cylindricum ; scrobes obliquae, infra oculos desinentes. Antennae, subterminales ; scapus elongatus, pone oculos superans ; funiculus y-articulatus, articulo primo majusculo, quatuor ultimis transversis; clava magna, ovata, concreta. Oculi prominuli, laterales, rotundati, grosse granulati. Prothorax angustus. Elytra ampliata, supra irregularia, humeris callosis. Pedes quatuor anteriores mediocres, femoribus simplicibus; tibiis subrectis ; pedes posteriores OF NEW ZEALAND. 465 majores ; femoribus fortiter clavatis, infra dente magno armatis ; tibiis arcuatis, baud compressis, omnibus apice muticis ; tarsi's articulo tertio late bilobo ; unguiculi subdentati ; cox s&, 4: Length (rost. incl.), $^3-; breadth, $ -splines. I found this fine species, three males and two females, in different localities north of Whangarei .Harbour. OF NEW ZEALAND. 527 Microtribus. WolL ; Gen. Cosson. , p. 4 5 1 . Corpus fusiforme, subnitidum, fere calvum (solum versus elytrorum basin pilis perpaucis obsitum), nigro-piceum ; capite convexo, rostro longiusculo, graciusculo, parallelo, oculis parvis sed prominentibus, superioribus (i.e., supra baud latissime separatis) \ prothorace magno, ovali (ad latera valde et sequaliter rotundato), convexo, antice leviter constricto ; elytris fusiformibus basi truncatis, ad basin prsesertim versus humeros pilis perpaucis obsitis ; metasterno brevi, et postice (una cum abdominis segmto- imo-) paululum concavo. Antenna longiusculse, mox ante medium rostri insertse ; funiculi (5-articulati, laxi) art0- 2do- sequen- tibus conspicue longiore, reliquis tribus subglobosis, submoniliformibus, vix crescentibus ; capitulo magno, valde abrupto. Pedes longiusculi, crassiusculi ; tarsis art0- imo- vix elongate, 3tio- multo latiore etprofunde bilobo. (Genus inter formas proximas distinctum rostro longiusculo' sub- gracili parallelo, oculis parvis sed valde conspicuis prominulis atque supra minus late separatis, prothorace magno ovali in medio latiusculo, elytris fusiformibus necnon ad basin pilis perpaucis obsitis, funiculi laxi art0- 2do- sequentibus conspicue longiore, capitulo magno abrupto, tar- sorumque art0- 3tio- lato ac valde profundeque bilobo). Habitat Novam Zealandiam. 937. M. huttoni, WolL; Gen. Cosson., p. 605. M. fusiformis, subnitidus, calvus (solum versus basin elytrorum, et ipsissimam pro- thoracis, pilis perpaucis fulvescentibus parce obsitus), nigro-piceus ; capite convexo, fere baud punctulato ; rostro (longiusculo, graciliusculo, paral- lelo) distinctius sed parce punctulato; prothorace (ovali, convexo, utrin- que aequaliter rotundato) sat grosse et profunde punctate ; elytris (fusi- formibus basi truncatis) subalutaceis, paulo subtransversim malleato- rugulosis et obsolete remoteque subundulatim subpunctulato-lineatis ; antennis pedibusque longiusculis, picescentioribus. Subtus alutaceus et parcissime punctatus (punctis in sternis maximis ac profundis, sed in abdomine gradatim multo levioribus ac minutioribus). Long, corp., if lin. Habitat in Nova Zealandia, a Dom. F. W. Hutton deprehensus, cujus in honorem nomen triviale proposui. Novitas. ' Nov. gen. Body convex, elongate, and elliptical, the thorax and elytra being narrowed at their bases. Head a good deal immersed ; rostrum cylindrical, arcuated, rather slender, as long as the prothorax, with the antennal insertion rather in front of the middle; eyes distinct, not prominent, rather coarsely facetted, nearly circular, situated at the base of the rostrum, and not very widely separated above. Prothorax rather large, convex, ovate, with the base 528 COLEOPTERA slightly rounded. Scutellum invisible. Elytra convex, ovate, widest behind the middle, longer and broader than the thorax, and emargi- nated at the base. Antenna very large, the scape attaining the eye, very slender till near the apex, where it is abruptly clavate, its apical portion not very much smaller than the club ; funiculus five-jointed, the first obconical, rather large ; the second larger than the third, sub-ovate ; third ovate ; fourth shorter than the third, transverse, rounded; the fifth a little larger than the fourth, also rounded, very much smaller than the club, which is therefore well-marked, large, and ovate. Legs rather large, remarkably stout ; the femora thick, yet not very appreciably clavate ; the tibiee short, arched externally, and apparently unarmed at the apex ; the tarsi excessively developed, about as broad as the thighs, their basal joint minute, second very broad and somewhat cup-shaped, the third also very large, even more dilated than the second, transverse, and almost bilobed, the fourth short and slender, with slender claws ; the joints spongy below. The legs are about equi-distant, indicating a short metasternum. 938. N. rufus, n.s. Body nude, moderately shining red, tarsi yellowish. Rostrum arched, gradually attenuated towards the apex, very finely, and seemingly rugosely punctate. Prothorax much longer than broad, depressed towards the base, widest at the middle, distinctly but not very closely punctured, with the intervals very minutely sculp- tured, so as to be rather dull, and very slightly constricted in front. Elytra convex, narrowed and depressed anteriorly, moderately rounded ; they are not very distinctly striated, but the striae are distinctly punc- tured, the interstices are very minutely sculptured and rather dull. Length, f line. Described from one example found near Parua. 939. N. nigrans, n.s. Very similar to N. rufus, but with a very slender, cylindrical, arcuated, and quite parallel rostrum, which is shining red, and a little depressed near the eyes. The antenna as in the pre- ceding 'species, but with their second joint more elongate, they are yellowish, and inserted at the middle of the rostrum. Eyes rather large, coarsely facetted, and somewhat flattened. Head closely punctate near the eyes. Thorax longer than broad, oviform, its widest part rather in front of the middle, and a little contracted near the apex ; it is convex, depressed at the base, and bears large, shallow, distant punctures, with the entire surface very minutely sculptured. Elytra widest behind the middle, wider than thorax, narrowed anteriorly ; convex, particularly behind ; they are finely striated, with large punctures in the striae, and the interstices are sculptured very minutely. Legs very stout, femora punctulated, tarsi very much dilated as in the typical form. The body^ is pitchy-black and but little shining, the tibiae are reddish and the tarsi yellowish. Length, nearly i line. I found one specimen in the forest near Whangarei Harbour. OF NEW ZEALAND. 529 Heteropsis. Woll. ; Genera of the Cossonida^ p. 452. Corpus parvum, angustum, parallelum, subdepressiusculo-cylindri- cum, nitidum, calvum, piceo-castaneum ; rostro brevi et (praesertim in $ ) latissimo, postice paulo angustiore, a capite (supra et subtus) linea diviso ; prothorace elongate, ovato-triangulari, pone apicem leviter con- stricto ; elytris (prothorace etiam subangustioribus) parallelis ; meta- sterno elongato ; abdominis segmto- imo- in £ obsolete longitudinaliter concave. Antenna pone apicem rostri insertae; scapo brevi, robusto, subito et valde clavato ; funiculi (5-articulati) art0- 2do baud sequentibus longiore ; capitulo breviter ovali. Pedes breves, crassiusculi, ad basin (etiam antici) late separati (posteriores subaequaliter distantes) ; tarsis breviusculis, art0- imo- baud elongato, 3tio- angusto, simplici. Scutellum distinctum. Inter Pentarthrides insigne oculis obsoletis, aegerrime observandis, tamen scutello conspicuo ; et praeterea exstat corpore parvo angusto parallelo, rostro brevi latissimo postice sensim angustiore necnon a capite linea distincta diviso, scapoque brevi et abrupte clavato. Hab. Nov. Zealandiam. 940. H. lawsoni, Woll. ; Gen. Cosson., p. 606. H. angustus, parallelus, depressiusculo-cylindricus, nitidus, piceo-castaneus ; rostro a capite (fere impunctato) linea distincte diviso, brevi et (praesertim in $ ) latissimo, postice paulo angustiore, depressiusculo, subarcuato, dense et minute punctulato ; prothorace elongato, ovato-triangulari, antice leviter constricto, paululum profundius punctulato ; elytris parallelis, leviter punctato-striatis, interstitiis minutissime et parce uniseriatim punctulatis ; antennis pedibusque paulo clarioribus. Subtus paulo grossius sed vix profunde punctatus. Long, corp., lin. i-i£. Habitat Novam Zealandiam; ab Auckland misit Dom. Lawson cujus in honorem nomen specificum dedi. Phlceophagosoma. Woll. ; Genera of the Cossomdce, p. 464. (Scapo plus minus elongato, interdum brevi, nunquam brevissimo). Funiculus 7 -art. Corpus vel fusiformi-, vel longe subovato-cylindricum, nitidiusculum, calvum, aut nigrum aut (rarius, ut in typo) piceum ; rostro plus minus elongato, graciusculo, parallelo, rarius vel in medio (subg. Amorphorhyn- f/tus, mini) vel ad basin paulo ampliato, oculis subdemissis, saepius in fronte baud latissime separatis ; prothorace plerumque elongato, ovato- triangulari, antice leviter constricto ; metasterno longiusculo, postice in medio argute canaliculate ; abdominis segmtis- 3tio- 4to- et ultmo- punctis magnis (in linea transversa positis) postice marginatis. Antenna longius- cul«, subgraciles, circa medium rostri insertse ; funiculi art0- 2do- vel u iii 530 COLEOPTERA baud vel vix sequentibus longiore ; capitulo magno, abrupto, parum distincte annulate. Pedes ad basin fere lit in Rhyncolo, sed intermedii sensim magis distantes (sc. antici parum evidenter separati, posteriores multo magis et ssepe subsequaliter remoti) ; tibiis ad angulum internum in spinulam parvam productis; tarsis art0- imo- vel baud vel vix elongate, 3tio- paulo latiore sed plerisque fere simplici, rarius sub-bilobo. (Genus rostro antennisque longiusculis, graciusculis, capituloque abrupto cum P/ilceophago^oium. congruens; sed corpore ssepius majore angustiore et minus convexo, rostro, prothorace metasternoqtie longiori- bus, scutello conspicuo, funiculi art0- 2do- necnon tarsorum imo- breviori- bus, coxis anterioribus latius separatis, tibiisque ad angulum internum in spinulam evidenter productis. A Rhyncolo praecipue differt corpore majore, rostro antennisque longioribus gracilioribus, his in medio illius insertis, capitulo majore ac magis abrupto, oculis minus prominentibus ac ssepius in fronte sensim magis approximatis, metasterno paulo magis elongate, coxisque intermediis sensim magis distantibus). Hab. Ins. Japonicas, Malayenses, Indiam, Nov. Zealand., et cset. 941. P. eorviimm, Woll.; Gen. Cosson., p. 613. P. parallelo- fusiforme^ angustulum, subcylindricum, convexiusculum, nitidum, atrum; rostro longiusculo, parallelo, minute et parce punctulato ; oculis parvis, prominulis ; prothorace (pone medium latitudine elytrorum) triangulari- ovato, antice leviter constricto, paulo profundis tamen leviter punctulato; elytris subcylindricis, punctate-, aut fere subcrenato-striatis, interstitiis subconvexis, subrugulosis ac minutissime (vix perspicue), parcissimeque punctulatis ; antennis subgracilibus, rufo-piceis, capitulo sub-obscuriore ; pedibus subgracilibus, piceis. Subtus remote et leviter punctulatum. Var. B. (affine). — Elytrorum interstitiis vix perspicue punctulatis, striis postice sublevius impressis. Long, corp., lin. z\. Habitat Novam Zealandiam, a DD. Fry et Janson communicatum. (Obs. — Species P. morio, in ins. Ceylon degenti, valde affinis, sed magis parallelum, aut minus fusiforme, prothorace paululum minus elongate minusque conico, sc. pone medium evidenter magis rotundato ; elytris magis parallelis, ad apicem ipsissimum magis integris, minus profunde, praesertim postice, striatis, interstitiis minus convexis minutius- que punctulatis ; pedibusque sensim minus incrassatis). 942. P. constricticolle, n.s. Body of a shining variable chestnut colour, in one example pale, in the second reddish, and the third of a somewhat pitchy hue, with the legs and antennae red. The scape of the latter is short, not much more than half the length of the funiculus. The rostrum is rather narrow, somewhat similar to that of P. corvinum, very slightly narrowed behind, finely punctured, distinctly marked off from the head, there being an abrupt transverse impression close to the eyes, and with the antennal insertion a little in front of the middle. The eyes are moderate, rather prominent, and situated just at the sides of the base of the rostrum. The prothorax is longer than broad, rounded laterally, and a good deal narrowed and constricted anteriorly, the contraction extending across the thorax as a OF NEW ZEALAND. 531 frontal depression ; its surface is rather coarsely and almost rugosely punctured, and very little elevated. The elytra are elongate, very slightly rounded laterally, and a little wider than the thorax ; they bear punc- tured striae, and the interstices a row of small punctures. The legs~are stout, the external apex of the tibiae is produced in the form of a strongly curved calcar. The insect is almost destitute of pubescence. Length, ij line. I found three examples near Whangarei Harbour. 943. P. thoracicum, Wollaston; Ctstula Entomologica, vol. I., p. 203. P. parallelofusiforme, angustulum, sub-cylindricum, convexius- culum, nitidum, nigro-piceum, elytris piceis ; rostra longiusculo, paral- lelo, subarcuato, sat dense punctulato; oculis parvis sed prominentibus ; prothorace (pone medium latitudine elytrorum) magno, elongato, trian- gulari-ovato, antice obsolete constricto, sat grosse sed vix dense punctate; elytris sub-cylindricis basi rectissime truncatis, profunde punctato-, aut fere subcrenato-striatis, interstitiis sub-convexis ac minutissime parcis- simeque punctulatis ; antennis pedibusque piceis. Long, corp., lin. 2-2 J. Habitat in Nova Zealandia, a Dom. Broun ad Dom. Sharp nuper- rime missum. OBS. — Species P. corvino, Novae Zealandise, prima facie similis ; sed differt colore magis piceo (nee atro), prothorace majore sublatiore subre- motius punctato et antice obsoletius constricto, oculis magis prominenti- bus, elytrisque profundius punctato-striatis necnon ad basin conspicue rectius truncatis. The two examples from which the above diagnosis has been drawn out have recently been communicated by Dr. Sharp, who received them from Captain Broun in New Zealand ; and the species which they repre- sent is evidently much allied to the P. corvinum. It is, however, un- questionably distinct from the latter, differing from it not merely in its more piceous hue, but likewise in its larger or somewhat more developed prothorax (which is more obsoletely constricted in front, and a trifle more remotely punctured), in its eyes (although small) being more pro- minent, and in its elytra being more deeply punctate-striate, as well as more " straightly-truncated " (or less bi-arcuate) at their base. 944. P. dilutum, Wollaston; Cistula Entomologica^ vol. i.,/. 204. P. corvino affine, sed paulo minus et vix subangustius, colore minus nigro (in elytris etiam piceo-castaneo) ; rostro (praesertim antice) sensim sublatiore, et a fronte obsolete subdiviso ; scapoque conspicue longiore, sc. paulo ultra apicem rostri currente. Long, corp., lin. if -2\. Habitat Novam Zealandiam, ab Auckland a Dom. Lawson missum, et a cl. D. Sharp ad describendum nuperrime communicatum. The present Phlocophagosoma is very closely allied to the P. corvmum (likewise from New Zealand), but it appears to be altogether a little smaller and just appreciably narrower ; and its colour (instead of being deep black) is dark-piceous, with the elytra piceo-castaneous. Its ros- ttum, too, in proportion to its size, is a trifle broader, and obsoletely 532 COLEOPTERA impressed transversely between the eyes (causing it to appear obscurely sub-divided, as it were, from the forehead) ; and its scape, which extends perceptibly beyond the apex of the rostrum, is more elongated. 945. P. pedatum, Wollaston; Cistula Entomologtca, vol. i.,/. 204. P. prczcedenti simile, sed paululum longius magisque parallelum (aut vix minus fusiforme),/w«/^ distinctius foveolata, tarsorumque art. 3tio- multo latiore et valde profunde bilobo. Long, corp., lin. 2\. Habitat in Nova Zealandia, una cum specie prsecedenti ab Auckland a Dom. Lawson missum. The above diagnosis is drawn out from a single example which has been communicated by Dr. Sharp as having been received from Auck- land, in New Zealand, by Mr. Lawson ; and, judging from the type now before me, the species would appear to be a trifle larger (and in proportion to its size just appreciably more parallel or less fusiform) than the P. dilutum; its forehead, too, is more distinctly impressed with a central line or fovea, and the third joint of its feet is very much larger and wider, and (instead of being nearly simple) most deeply bilobed. Lasiorhinus. Nov. gen. Body rather broad, sub-depressed, closely sculptured, and with short pubescence. Head immersed up to the eyes ; rostrum moderately stout, cylindri- cal, a little arcuated, and about as long as the prothorax ; its scrobes well-marked, beginning at about a third of its length from the apex, and continued backwards to the eyes ; in the males it is densely ciliated below with fine elongate golden hairs. Eyes large, depressed, subovate, their greatest bulk below, a little truncated in front ; they are situated at the base of the rostrum and ex- tend downwards. Prothorax a little longer than broad, depressed, subovate, being rounded laterally, and constricted in front, where it is narrowest. Scu- tellum distinct. Elytra a little broader than, but not twice the length of, the prothorax, widest in front, and very gradually narrowed. Legs moderately long and stout ; the femora compressed, rather slender near the base, but considerably dilated, and very strongly den- tate near the middle; tibia bent, dilated inwardly near the middle (beyond) and terminated with distinct but not large hooks; tarsi moder- ately long and narrow, four-jointed, the first obconical, not so long as the second and third, second joint short, third excavated for the insertion of the last joint, and but little broader than the second. Antenna moderately stout and long, the scape reaching the eye, straight or nearly so, and gradually incrassated : funiculus as long as the scape, seven-jointed; first joint largest, obconical; second obconical, distinctly larger than the third ; joints three to seven of about equal OF NEW ZEALAND. 533 length, each more transverse than its predecessor, so that the seventh is as broad as the club, which is large, ovate, and triarticulate. Metasternum moderate, grooved longitudinally, the first and second ventral segments largest, yet not elongate, the third and fourth very short and deeply grooved at the base ; anterior coxa with large cavities, more approximated (but not at all contiguous) than the others, of which the hinder pair are more widely separated. This is a very distinct form ; the mass of pubescence on the rostrum of the male is peculiar, and the strongly dentate thighs are quite an ex- ceptional character, more resembling some of the ErirhinicUz than any known Cossonideous insect. 946. L. opacus, n.s. Body rather dull fuscous-red, legs and an- tennse reddish, the club of the latter fuscous and pubescent. Rostrum slightly grooved above, not smooth, and covered with yellowish hairs. Thorax large, widest behind the middle ; the disc is depressed, with an almost smooth dorsal line, is very closely and rather coarsely punc- tured, the punctation becoming finer towards the front, so that the apex is almost smooth ; its surface is clothed with short yellowish hairs which, however, are chiefly confined to the sides. Elytra sub-depressed, rather broad, gradually round^ posteriorly ; their sculpture consists of rows of quadrate punctures separated from each other by rather narrow intervals, so that they appear striate, the interstices are so sculptured as to be rugulose, and they are sparingly clothed with short yellowish hairs. Under-side punctate, with short pubescence. The female has a longer rostrum, not ciliated as in the male, and more slender antennae. Length, 2-2! lines. I sent a specimen of this remarkable species to Dr. Sharp upwards of a year ago, but in his recent paper on the Cossonidce it is overlooked. I found two males at Tairua, and one female at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. Arecophaga. Nov. gen. The only exponent of this genus as yet known to me subsists on the Nikau (New Zealand palm), a circumstance which has suggested its generic name ; it is closely allied to Lasiorhinus, and bears a superficial resemblance to L. opacus, but the body is less depressed ; the rostrum is longer, more slender, and cylindrical, and not ciliated below in either sex ; the legs are more slender, and the femora though thickened near the middle, are not dentate ; the tibia are longer and not dilated inwardly ; the third tarsal joint is more expanded and sub-bilobed, and the antenna also differ ; these latter are rather elongate and slender, the scape is flexuose and incrassated at the extremity, and reaches the eye ; the funiculus is seven-jointed, the two basal joints are elongate, the second a little shorter and more slender than the first, the third and fourth are small, the seventh is longer and broader than the sixth, and the club is ovate. The two front pairs of coxa are equally separated, and not so far apart as the posterior pair. 534 COLEOPTERA 947- A. varia, n.s. Body rather broad, sub-ovate, somewhat piceous in colour, with the shoulders and apices of the elytra reddish, the legs and antennae are reddish, the latter having an infuscate club. Rostrum elongate, cylindric, arcuated, so sculptured as to appear smooth along the middle, with a shallow groove near each side, a depression at the base, and some short hairs above. Thorax not much longer than broad, widest behind the middle, rounded laterally, with an obvious frontal constriction forming a transverse depression near the apex ; it is very slightly convex, with a smooth dorsal line, the puncta- tion on its middle portion is moderate, but towards the sides and apex becomes much closer and finer ; it is very sparingly clothed with yel- lowish hairs, which are somewhat congregated along the base and near the sides, leaving the disc nude. The elytra are a little wider than the thorax, and are gradually narrowed posteriorly; they bear strongly punctured striee, the intervals between them are so punctulated as to appear rugulose, and they are clothed with fine short yellowish hairs. The legs are moderately slender. The male has a rather more robust rostrum than the female with the antennal insertion nearer the apex than the middle ; in the female the antennae are more slender, and the rostrum is elongate, finely sculptured, and the point of insertion of the antennae is very near the middle. Length, z\ lines. I found several individuals of this species in the forests near Whan- garei Harbour. The colouration is somewhat variable. Eutornus. Well.; Genera of the Cossonidtz, p. 491. Corpus et cset. fere ut in Conarthro sed illud minus parallelum, aut magis fusiforme, levius sculpturatum, et rufo-ferrugineurn, antice et postice paulo obscuratum (nee omnino nigrum), rostra in utroque sexu parallelo, minus lato ac paulo magis arcuato, scutello horizontali (nee declivi), prothorace ad basin paululum minus recte truncate (sc. obsolete subsinuato), elytris ad apicem ipsissimum (ut in Heterarthro) saepius obsolete et minute singulatini subrotundatis, abdominis segmtis- imo- et 2do- convexiusculis (vix longitudinaliter subconcavis), tarsorumque art0- ultmo- minus conico. Funiculus y-art. Hab. Ins. Malayenses, et Ceylon. 948. E. dublUS, Wall. ; Gen. Cosson., p. 638. E. elongatus, fusi- formis, nitidus, piceo-niger sed in elytris ferrugineus, capite rostroque profunde et parce punctulatis ; prothorace elongate, ovato-cylindrico, antice sat profunde constricto, paulo grossius sed parce punctate ; elytris subfusiformi-cylindricis basi recte truncatis, striato-punctatis (striis postice levioribus); interstitiis minutissime parcissimeque uniseriatim punctulatis ; antennis pedibusque piceo-ferrugineis. Subtus subaluta- ceus, grosse sed parce punctatus. Long, corp., lin. i§. Habitat Novam Zealandiam, a Dom. Lawson repertus. Benigne communicavit D. Sharp. OF NEW ZEALAND. 535 OBS. — Species ad hoc genus forsan vix omnino pertinens. Ab E. jansoni et ferrugineo differt corpore minore nitidiore et paulo grossius sculpturato, rostro subangustiore, prothorace elytrisque ad basin rectius truncatis, his ad apicem haud sin ulatim rotundatis, scapo minus cur- vato, tarsisque subgracilioribus, art£ 3tio- magis simplici. 949. E. vicinus, n.s. This species closely resembles E. dubius, but has a longer and more anteriorly-narrowed thorax, a much narrower and rather longer rostrum, and less flexuose antennal scape. The rostrum is finely and almost rugosely punctured, and of a pitchy- red colour. The antenna are red, their club is finely pubescent, very much rounded, and obtuse at the apex. The thorax is rather closely and coarsely punctured, with an indistinct depression near each side in front of the base, and of a piceous colour. The elytra are somewhat testaceous, with the suture pitchy ; they are striated, the striae are impressed with moderately large punctures, and the interstices with a row of smaller ones ; their sculpture is somewhat interrupted behind so as to leave a depression on each near the apex beyond the third inters- tice ; they are wider than the thorax and gradually attenuated poste- riorly. The legs are moderately slender, but the third tarsal joint is a little dilated, so as to appear sub-bilobed. Length, if line. Described from my unique example, which was detected at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 950. E. breviceps, n.s. Body dark reddish-chestnut, antennae and legs reddish. Antenna stout, the funiculus scarcely more than half the length of the scape, and with the club elongate and rather longer than the funiculus. Head and rostrum short, the latter a little depressed near the apex, distinctly but not very closely punctured, and with an impression in front of the eyes, these latter small and sub-depressed. The/y^ It is a thick somewhat convex insect, greatly resembling E. dubius\ *£ in general appearance, but at once distinguishable by the structure of If<€X the antennae. Length, i£ line. I found a specimen of this species also at Parua. 951. E. amplus, n.s. Body piceous, moderately shining, the legs and antennae pitchy-red. Antenna rather long, yet not at all elongate or slender, with the joints of the funiculus distinctly defined, and the club stout. The rostrum is rather long, yet not narrowed, a little uneven and rather deeply but finely and distinctly punctured. The head is rather large and slightly constricted behind. Prothorax large, much longer than that of E. dubms, somewhat dilated behind the middle, rounded behind, gradually narrowed anteriorly and widely constricted in front, the constriction forming a broad transverse frontal depression ; its disc is a little depressed, and it is moderately coarsely and almost rugosely punctured. Elytra elongate, broadest at the base, from thence sub-parallel but gradually attenuated ; they bear punctured striae, and 536 COLEOPTERA the interstices have a row of distant punctures on each ; the second striae are deeply impressed, the three sutural interstices only reach the apex, the others being abbreviated leave an obvious apical cavity or depression. The body is nude, but there is some yellowish pubescence on the anterior tibiae and the antennal club. It may be easily recognised by its long laterally dilated thorax, gradually attenuated elytra, and large size. Length, 2\ lines. The species occurs in the forests near Whangarei Harbour. 952. E. littoraliS, n.s. Cylindrical, elongate, piceous, the thorax reddish, and the legs and antennae dark red. The head and rostrum are very finely and rather remotely punctured; the eyes small and not^all prominent. Thorax long, more than half the length of the elytra, its hind angles rounded, the sides very gradually narrowed towards the front, where there is only a very slight constriction, and with its surface minutely and distantly punctured. Elytra cylindric, a little convex transversely, not wider than the thorax, very slightly narrowed behind and feebly striated, but the striae are distinctly punc- tate ; the interstices are almost plane, but the sutural are a little rugose. The colouration is variable. I have two specimens of a pale chestnut colour, and others of intermediate hues, but they are generally as des- cribed above. The insect may be at once identified by its narrow cylindrical out- line, rather long prothorax and small size. Length, ij-ij line. I found several specimens adhering to the under-side of a log, on the sea beach at Tairua. Xenocnema. WolL ; Genera of the Cossonidce, p. 499. Corpus crassum, parallelum, latiusculum, depressiusculum, dense et argute sculpturatum, calvum sed postice minute pubescens, subnitidum, piceo-ferrugineum ; rostro brevi, robusto (sed haud latissimo) parallelo, a capite linea diviso ; oculis prominentibus ; prothorace (elytris vix angus- tiore) magno, elongate, sub-quadrangulari, pone apicem profundej con- stricto \ dytris parallelis, costatis, basi recte truncatis ; metasterno longiusculo ; abdominis segmtis imo et 2do (praesertim hoc) haud valde elongatis atque inter se distincte separatis, hoc in planum inferiorem depresso, 3tio, 4to, et ultmo punctis magnis (in linea transversa sitis) postice marginatis. Antenna breviusculae, sub-graciles, circa medium rostri insertae ; funiculi 7 -art. (valde compacti) art0 imo antice late trun- cate et intus minute sub-producto, 2do haud sequentibus longiore ; capitulo sat magno, abrupto, distincte annulate. Pedes breviusculi, robusti, antici parum distincte et posteriores paulo remotius ac sub- aequaliter (sed haud valde) separati ; tibiis latis, compressis, sub-triangu- laribus, ad angulum internum spina robusta (in anticis elongata, sub- OF NEW ZEALAND. 537 horizontali) armatis, ad externum baud uncinatis tamen (prsecipue in posterioribus) subito ampliatis, parte ampliata dense spinulosa ; tarsis art0 imo elongate, 3tio vix latiore sed minute sub-bilobo et subtus longe piloso. (Genus inter Cossonidas valde anomalum, tibiarum structure, necnon abdominis segmtis imo et 2do inter se profunde divisis cum Hylesinidis melius congruens, tamen, nisi fallor, ad hanc familiam vere pertinens. Prsecipue exstat unco tibiali obsolete, tamen tibiis versus apicem exter- num abrupte spinoso-ampliatis, necnon ad internum calcari robusto, in anticis elongate sub-horizontali, munitis. Inter alia distinguiter corpore crasso parallel© latiusculo sub-depresso piceo-ferrugineo ac dense argu- teque sculpturato, elytrorum interstitiis costiformibus, sed costis quasi e duabus efformantibus, rostro breviusculo parallel© necnon a fronte conspicue diviso, prothorace magno sub-quadrangulari, abdominisque segmtia imo et 2do minus elongatis et distincte divisis, illo convexo sed hoc in planum inferiorem adjecto). Hab. Novam Zealandiam (ab Auckland missa). 953. X. Spinipes, WolL; Gen. Cosson., p. 648. X. parallelo- oblonga, crassa, depressiuscula, subnitida, piceo-ferruginea ; rostro brevi- usculo, robusto, parallel©, densissime rugoseque punctulato, a capite (nitidiore et fere impunctato) linea distincta diviso; oculis prominentibus; prothorace magno, elongate, sub-quadrangulari, ad latera subrecto, antice profunde constricto, densissime et argute punctate sed in linea media postica leviore ; elytris sub-parallelis, basi recte truncatis, postice minute fulvo-pubescentibus, profunde et grosse punctate- (fere crenato-) sulcatis, interstitiis sub-depressis ac obtuse costiformibus, costis in medio linea dense punctulata divisis (quasi e costis duabus efformantibus) ; antennis pedibusque breviusculis fere concoloribus. Subtus sat grosse sed baud valde profunde punctata. Long, corp., lin. i§. Habitat Novam Zealandiam ; in Auckland collegit Dem. Lawson. A Dom. Sharp ad describendum amice communicata. NOTE. — This insect lives on Dammara australis. FAMILY— SCOLYTIDES. Head of variable form ; terminating in a short muzzle, often almost obsolete. Mentum prominent, its base generally received into a hollow of the under-chin ; the ligula placed behind it and projecting, or not, beyond its front margin. The maxillce with one lobe. Palpi very short ; the labial with one to three, the maxillary with three or four, joints. Mandibles seldom projecting, arched at the extremity, often wide, and more or less denticulated inwardly. Antenna, inserted on the sides of the muzzle or between the eyes and mandibles ; short, genicu- lated, with from three to twelve apparent joints, the last forming a club of variable form, sometimes pectinate. Eyes variable, ordinarily large and transversal. The pronotum frequently confounded with the flanks of the prothorax. Anterior coxa contiguous or not, their cotyloid cavi- v iii 538 COLEOPTERA ties closed behind ; the posterior transversal. Tibia compressed, nearly always denticulated externally; tarsi sub-pentamerous, not spongy underneath, filiform, their third joint entire or bilobed, never very broad. The abdomen composed of five segments. Group— SCOLYTID^. Head of variable form, immersed in the prothorax, often covered by it and invisible above. Ligula free, at least in part, and projecting beyond the mentum. Labial and maxillary /^/three-jointed. Labrum indistinct. Prothorax not narrowed or hollowed laterally for the front femora, widely and profoundly hollowed at its antero-inferior margin. Front coxes more or less prominent, not oblique ; the posterior transver- sely oval. The basal joint of the tarsus very much smaller than the following conjointly. The mesothoracic episterna very seldom large. Pachycotes. Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., June, 1877. After an examination of the following species, which belongs to the Scolytidce, its exact affinities appear to me so doubtful that I have given it a new generic name. The club of the antenna is rather large and but little flattened, covered with hairs, but these do not extend over the whole surface, so that the four joints can be discriminated. Eyes moderately coarsely granulated, very distant on the vertex, transverse, separated from the antennae by a rather deep constriction. Anterior coxa distinctly sepa- rated, middle coxae broadly separated. Ventral segments rather short, the basal one peculiarly prominent, as long as the three following short ones together, these being about equal inter se and separated by very deep sutures. Tibia not stout, moderately broad at the apex, with their outer edge and apex denticulate, their front face rough, their posterior one pubescent (not smooth or excavate) ; tarsi slender, lobes of the third joint but little developed. The insect has the form and appearance of Hylurgus ligniperda, but is rather shorter and thicker, but the granu- lation of the eyes is distinctly coarser, and the peculiar prominence of the basal abdominal segment suggests an early stage of ,SV0/y///.y-dirTeren- tiation, to which genus however its relationship is otherwise quite remote ; I think for the present it may be placed near Hylurgus ligni- fierda. 954- P. ventralis, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., June, 1877. Fusco- ferrugineus, opacus, crassiusculus, sub-cylindricus, elytris minus elongatis, crenato-striatis, interstitiis rugosis, parte apicali setis parcis erectis fulvis instructa. Long., 4^ mm. ; lat, 2 mm. Antenna moderately long, basal joint elongate, second very short, four to seven very short and very closely packed, eight to eleven form- OF NEW ZEALAND. 539 ing a rather large but little flattened acuminate club. Head very short, large, rather coarsely and closely punctured. Thorax about as long as broad, a good deal narrowed towards the front, coarsely punctured, with a very narrow space along the middle forming an obsolete carina. Elytra rather short, coarsely sculptured, the apical part bearing dis- tinct erect tawny hairs. Riccarton, a single individual found by Mr. Wakefield. Hylastes. 955. H. peregrinus, Chapuis; Synopsis des Scolytides, 1869, 21. NOTE. — I have been unable to procure .a copy of the above work, and, consequently, could not undertake the description of the species of this group. Group— PLATYPID^E. Head free from the prothorax, vertical or oblique in front. The ligula represented by a ridge of the posterior face of the mentum. Labial palpi with from one to three, the maxillary with four, joints. Labrum ordinarily distinct. Antenna with six apparent joints, having four to the funiculus ; their club in the form of a palette, compact and tomentose. Prothorax excavated laterally to facilitate the free motion of the anterior femora, and very often sinuated or hollowed at the sides of the pronotum ; prosternum not at all or only slightly hollowed in front ; its hind margin profoundly bisinuate. Anterior coxte very robust, oval, oblique : tarsi long ; their basal joint at least as long as the fol- lowing conjointly, the third always entire. Metasternum very elongate. Mesothoracic episterna very large, rounded anteriorly, and elevated between the prothorax and elytra. Platypus. Herb st. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop.^ Tom. vii.,/. 391. Lower mentum semicircular; mentum sometimes linear and elongate, never narrowed at its base. Labial palpi with two joints, the second slender and a little longer than the first. A simple very elongate lobe to the/ao/j, a little twisted, prolonged exteriorly and furnished with long hairs. Maxillary palpi very large, membraneous, depressed, first joint very large, the third and fourth articulated one within the other, fourth very small. Mandibles furnished internally with two molar teeth. Lab- rum very short, but little exposed. Head a little wider than the pro- thorax, plane, or slightly concave in front. Scape of the antennae rather large, of very variable form, but always having the funiculus at its extremity, first and second joints of the funiculus obconical, a little longer than joints three and four, its last transversal ; club oval. Eyes finely granulated, rather large, oval, or oblong-oval, sub-vertical, rather prominent, sometimes a little sinuated in front. Prothorax very rarely 540 COLEOPTERA transversal, sub-cylindrical or a little depressed above, equal, truncated or a little rounded in front, bisinuated at its base, with a sharp narrow median lobe, strongly sinuated at each side. Scutellum concealed, elongate, acute-triangular. Elytra elongated, cylindrical, declivous behind and almost or entirely covering the pygidium, sometimes at- tenuated and prolonged at their extremity. The anterior and posterior legs sub-contiguous or contiguous, the coxae, of the second prolonged inwardly, with a quadrangular plate ; the first joint of the hind tarsus nearly always prismatic. Abdomen very much shorter than the meta- sternum, and on the same plane with it, its three intermediate segments arched at their extremity. Metasternum relatively much elongated; mesosternal process short, triangular, or a little inclined. The females differ less from the males than in Crossotarsus ; they are usually distinguishable at first sight by the form of and spines on the posterior part of their elytra, and by the sculpture of their legs being more pronounced. NOTE. — These characters have been derived from the descriptions of Crossotarsus and Platypus. 956. P. douei, Reich.; Chapuis, Mon. de Platyp., 237, 1865. Reddish-brown or fuscous ; under surface, as well as the antennae and tarsi, rufo-testaceous. $ Forehead uneven, oblong-punctate, grooved down the middle, laterally bicarinate ; prothorax almost punctate, with two large congeries of dots ; elytra striate-punctate, interstices sub-convex, the first the narrowest, third granulate at the base ; their posterior depression sub- concave, vertical, granulate, densely pilose. ? Forehead unequal, striate in the middle, almost strigose longitudi- nally ; prothorax punctate, with two large congeries of punctures ; elytra deeply sulcate, the grooves obsoletely punctate, interstices nearly flat, the first the narrowest, posterior depression nearly flat, oblique, furnished with two spines. The male has the forehead sub-depressed in the middle, elevated towards the lateral margins, where on each side it presents two parallel keels separated by a deep groove, one keel proceeds from the inner margin of the eye, the other from within the first, more elevated and longer ; surface irregularly finely punctate on its anterior part, strongly rugosely punctate behind, with oblong punctures ; a median groove down the middle. Scape linear, short. Prothorax oblong, with a narrow median groove, with a heart-shaped space formed of very fine dense punctures, divided in the middle by the dorsal line, the rest of the surface shining, with a few punctures that are more crowded at the anterior margin, and sub-confluent at the lateral indentation, which is deep and of the form of the segment of a circle. Elytra striate-punctate, the striae rather closely punctured, the interstices slightly convex, smooth, four or five fine punctures on the base of the fifth, the first very narrow, scarcely a third of the breadth of the others, the third granulate at the base ; terminal depression sub- concave, almost vertical, not very wide, triangular, almost equilateral. The female has the forehead uneven, sub-depressed in front, with a OF NEW ZEALAND. 541 smooth median stria, impressed with longitudinal wrinkles, and a single slightly projecting lateral rib. Thorax as in the male. Elytra with deep grooves, with sunken dots, often indistinct by confluence ; the interstices hardly convex, sparsely and finely punctate, except the second, fourth, and sixth, which appear usually to be smooth ; posterior slope offering two interstices, grooves, and a large oblique depression ; these grooves are rugose, the intervals tubercular, bristly, those nearest the outside the longest, the third a little more convex and elevated at the extremity, the fifth stronger and terminated by a large and acute projection situated on the lateral margin of the depression, which is flat, sub-circular in form, the surface finely rugose, with some tubercles arranged along the suture. Abdomen transversely convex, more strongly and more closely punctate than in the $ . Length, 6 J mm. $ . „ 6 mm. £ . New Zealand. 957. P. apicaliS, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 18. Deep brown, basal joint of antennae, metathorax and femora yellow ; head sloping, a slight keel on the vertex in the middle ; thorax very smooth, shining, the side with a depression for the fore leg, with a notch hardly visible from above ; elytra rather deeply channelled, sloping behind, with a strong tooth-like projection on each near the end closer to the margin than the suture ; anterior tibia with oblique grooves which terminate on the outside in teeth. Length, 2f lines. Kauri wood. NOTE. — I found this species at Tairua, but I think Mr. White had been misinformed as to the tree in which it exists. 958. P. caviceps, n.s. Body cylindrical, convex, castaneous. Head sparsely punctate, greatly concave in front, rather shining, with a slight abbreviated carina on the vertex extending to the frontal depres- sion. Thorax cylindric, of the same width as the head ; the base, which is not closely applied to the elytra, is slightly produced in the middle, and sinuated towards the sides, these are incurved and modified to admit of the free motion of the front femora, the hind part of the excision is obtusely pointed, and from thence they are obliquely rounded ; the sur- face is nearly plane, and exhibits a cordiform space behind formed by a dense punctation, this is longitudinally divided by an impressed dorsal line. The elytra are twice the length of, and of the same width as, the prothorax ; there is a rather deep scutellar emargination, their sides are almost parallel, a little wider behind than elsewhere, and are rounded posteriorly, there is an excision just before the apex so that the apices seem to be produced ; each elytron has eight indistinctly punctured striae, which hardly attain the base, the suture and middle of each are a little depressed, the basal region is perceptibly granulated, and the insterstices near the sides and apex are more or less punctulated ; they are of a dark reddish-chestnut colour in front, and pitchy behind. The head, front and base of thorax, apical portion of the elytra, and 542 COLEOPTERA the legs, are sparingly clothed with fine fulvous hairs. The anterior tibia are obliquely grooved and carinated. Length, 2f lines. I cut a specimen of this species out of a fagus at Tairua. 959. P. castaneus, n.s. Cylindrical, convex, of a shining chest- nut colour. Head declivous in front, with many elongate punctiform impressions, there is a curved groove at each side from the eye to the antenna, and a short one, deepest in front of the middle, extends to the vertex, which is punctate and bears a few yellow hairs. The form of ftut protliorax differs but little from that of the immedi- ately preceding species, its surface is a little uneven, the cordiform punctate space behind is not very distinct ; the apex is coarsely, but not deeply, and the disc finely and remotely, punctured, and there is a short impressed line behind. The sides of the elytra are nearly parallel with the suture, the scutellar excision elongate, the apex is abruptly deflexed, almost vertical, and so densely covered with bright yellow hairs, that, when viewed from above, the posterior portion appears almost truncate and incurved ; each elytron bears eight distinctly punctured striae which become merged in the coarse rugose sculpture of the sloping portion : the interstices are slightly and irregularly elevated, particularly near the base, where they are very finely and densely punctured. The antennce, palpi, and tarsi, are testaceous, and the latter, as well as the tibiae, are clothed with short yellow hairs. Length, 2f lines. I shook one specimen off the foliage of a tree at Tairua. FAMILY— BRENTHIDES. Head produced in the form of a horizontal rostrum of variable length, rarely reduced in the form of a short muzzle, and bearing the organs of the mouth at its apex. Menticm usually very large, and covering the ligula, the maxillae, and their palpi. Mandibles variable. Labrum null. Antennce inserted on the beak, straight, with eleven, very seldom with nine joints. Eyes rounded. The pronotum confounded with the flanks of the prothorax ; the latter imperfectly, or not at all, contiguous to the elytra. Anterior coxa rarely approximated, their cotyloid cavities closed behind. Tarsi generally spongy underneath, sub-pentamerous, with a small distinct knot at the base of the fourth joint, the third as often entire as bilobed ; claws always free and simple. Abdomen composed of five segments ; the two basal very elongate, con- founded together, or defined by a fine superficial suture ; the following two short, equal or almost equal. Body invariably elongate, often linear and very narrow. Brentlms. Fabricius; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop.^ Tom. vii., /. 442. Head usually moderately elongated, convex, more or less narrowed and truncated behind, with a deep circular contraction, its neck short OF NEW ZEALAND. 543 and bulbiform ; rostrum more or less elongate, moderately robust, its two parts of equal length, the basal conical, then swelling and convex between the antennae, the anterior a little arched, quadrangular or rounded, gradually, and in general, dilated at the end ; the mandibles slightly prominent. Antennae, medium, among the greater number of species attaining (hardly) the prothorax, robust, gradually thickening, more rarely filiform ; their basal joint obconical, and longer and stouter than the others, which are cylindrical, often hispid, the eleventh joint longer than the tenth, attenuated at apex. Prothorax elongate, attenu- ated anteriorly, frequently depressed and deeply canaliculate ; convex, conical, and without furrow in some species ; abruptly narrowed at its base. Elytra longer than the prothorax, depressed and plane above, appendiculate or not at the extremity. Legs moderate, the anterior a little longer and more robust than the others ; femora briefly peduncu- lated or not at their base, the posterior attaining or not the tip of the second abdominal segment ; tibia compressed, the anterior angular, scollopped or dented at the middle inwardly ; tarsi spongy underneath, joints one to three short, equal. The two first segments of the abdomen longitudinally excavated. Body elongate, smooth. In the female the head is always shorter and less narrowed behind than in the male ; the rostrum also is shorter, and its anterior part fili- form ; and the prolongation of the apices of the elytra is quite rudi- mentary. 960. B. cylindricornis, Fabricius ; Syst. EL, ii., /. 554. B. femoribus dentatis, thorace rotundato, nigro aeneo, elytris ferrugineis, flavo-substriatis. Hab. in Nova Zealandia. NOTE. — I have not seen this species, which, from the description, does not belong to Brenthus. Lasiorhynclms. Lacordaire ; Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. vii.,/. 469. Head elongate, perfectly cylindrical, scarcely contracted behind, without a distinct neck ; rostrum continuous with it, almost as long as the body, its basal part cylindrically conical, strongly inflated at the antennal insertion ; the anterior short, depressed, gradually widened in front. Antenna a little shorter than the snout, very slender, shaggy ; first joint stout, clavate, the following sub-equal, joints two to eight nodose at the end, nine to eleven cylindrical. Eyes moderate, promi- nent. Prothorax very elongate, almost quite conical, a little depressed and narrowly canaliculated above, finely margined at its base. Elytra parallel for two-thirds of their length, then gradually narrowed, pro- longed and clavate, concave underneath, compressed at the base ; very plane above with regularly punctured striae. Legs very long, femora elongate, clavate, briefly pedunculated at their base, the posterior nearly reaching the extremity of the abdomen ; tibia almost rounded ; first joint of the tarsi notably longer than the second and third united, third 544 COLEOPTERA bilobed. The two first abdominal segments and the metasternum canal- iculated. Body elongated, partially pubescent. Female very much shorter than the male in every way. Rostrum a little longer than the prothorax, its basal portion conical and shorter than the anterior, which is filiform, and slightly straightened at the extremity. Antennae not quite attaining the base of the prothorax ; the latter oblong-oval, attenuated in front, hardly furrowed above. Elytra, conjointly, obtusely acuminated at their extremity. The two first seg- ments of the abdomen convex, not canaliculate. 961. L. barbicomiS, Fabridus. Pitchy-brown, the elytra, though not invariably, with humeral, median, and posterior testaceous spots. Male. — Rostrum rugosely sculptured, with many short pallid hairs above, its sides almost serrate, and the lower surface densely ciliated with curved blackish hairs. The prothorax is longitudinally depressed on the middle, and clothed and sculptured very much in the same way as the head and snout. The elytra have five discoidal furrows on each, the punctation of which consists of large, sub-quadrate impressions, and the interstices, particularly near the shoulders, are a little elevated, and more or less transversely rugose ; their clothing is similar to that of the thorax. Antennae inserted near the apex of the beak. Female. — Rostrum smooth and shining in front of the point of inser- tion of the antennae, which is just behind the middle, sculptured behind in the same way as that of the male but not fringed below ; the thorax rugosely sculptured, slightly impressed longitudinally, and much shorter than in the male. The size varies considerably; my finest specimen of the male sex measures 34 lines in length by 2\ in breadth, the rostrum alone being 1 7 lines long ; in other examples, however, the whole insect does not attain the length of the snout as specified above, the greater number being from one inch to one and a half inches in length. I have one male and female from Mr. J. Buchanan, of Wellington. I found one only at Tairua, but several in the forests near Whangarei Harbour, and from these the specific description has been derived. FAMILY— ANTHRIBIDES. The head produced into a rostrum, sometimes elongate, sometimes very short, always more or less robust. The under-mentum with a large broad cordiform or sub-quadrate peduncle, bilobed, and lodging between its lobes the chin and tongue. Maxilla bilobed ; their lobes narrow, linear, rounded at the end and finely ciliated. Palpi filiform ; the labial with three, the maxillary with four joints, the terminal elongate and attenuated at the extremity. Mandibles more or less prominent, depressed, widened and denticulated at their base, arched and pointed at their extremity. Labrum distinct, rounded and ciliated in front. Antenna inserted on the snout, straight, eleven-jointed, terminated by a club of from three to five joints ; sometimes filiform. Eyes large, entire OF NEW ZEALAND. 545 or emarginate. Prothorax furnished above with a transverse ante-basal or basal carina which is elevated at the sides. Anterior and interme- diate coxce sub-globular ; the former slightly separated, their cotyloid cavities closed behind ; the posterior strongly transversal. Tibia trurr- cated at their extremity, never mucronated or spurred ; tarsi quadri- articulate, the third joint nearly always very small and concealed between the lobes of the second ; claws free, provided with a tooth underneath. The abdomen composed of five sub-equal segments ; its pygidium exposed ; the projecting intercoxal process like a narrow triangle and acuminate anteriorly. Anthribus. Geoffr. ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. vii.,/. 575. Head longer than broad ; rostrum longer than it, slightly and gradually widened in front, with the front strongly and triangularly hollowed, its scrobes distant from the eyes, very deep, almost rounded. Antenna as long as the body, robust ; first joint very thick, sub- ovate, longer than the second, which is very short ; joints three to eight elongated, sub-equal ; ninth to eleventh forming an elongate club, the tenth shorter than the ninth and eleventh, the latter long, acuminate. Eyes finely facetted, small, convex, almost rounded, lateral, slightly emarginate in front. Prothorax longer than broad, convex, rounded laterally, narrowed in front. Scutellum almost rounded. Elytra moderately elongated, convex, depressed on the disc, a little wider than the thorax, and emarginated at their base, with their shoulders rectangular. Legs moderate, about equal ; femora clavate, the posterior obviously shorter than the abdomen ; tarsi moderate, first joint half as long again as the second, third small, concealed, the claw teeth sub-medial ; front coxae rather strongly separated. Pygidium like a transversal curvilinear-triangle. Metasternum short, its projecting process wide, vertical, transversely quadrate. Body oblong, finely pubescent. The New Zealand species bear the above generic name provision- ally ; very few indeed, if any, will retain.it. In the Annals and Maga- zine of Natural History for June, 1876, p. 425, Dr. Sharp gives a table of the more prominent characters as an aid to the identification of the species. 962. A. Spinifer, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite longius rostrato, oculis convexis, niger, fusco-nigro tomen- tosus ; capite ad oculorum margines, prothorace basi utrinque scutel- loque tenuiter ochraceo lineatis; coleopteris brevibus latis, sutura medio acute elevata, apice bipenicillata. Long. corp. (rostro incl.), 5 mm. Antennce. reaching to the back of the thorax, black, with the eighth joint clothed with white hairs; first and second joints rather long, about equal to one another ; of three to eight each1 is a little shorter than its w iii 546 COLEOPTERA predecessor ; eighth joint slender, much longer than broad ; ninth joint dilated gradually from base to apex, distinctly longer than broad ; tenth transverse ; eleventh longer than tenth. Head produced into a rostrum, which is greatly dilated at the extremity and is rather shorter than the thorax ; the eyes are quite entire, very prominent, and nearly circular ; the antennse are inserted near the apex, quite at the sides, in short cavities which are very slightly prolonged backwards and downwards ; it is black in colour, with a line of yellow scales at the inner margin of each eye. Thorax a good deal narrower than the elytra, rather longer than broad ; the carina distant from the base, nearest to it in front of the scutellum, and gradually curved forwards towards the sides, and not continued forwards after the termination of the curve ; in front of the curve it is a good deal narrowed towards the front, and is constricted behind the curve ; it is impunctate and clothed with a very fine black tomentum ; at the base, at a distance from the middle on each side, is a patch of yellow scales ; and there are some yellow scales in front of the scutellum, which is densely covered with yellow tomentum ; there are also some indications of these marks being carried forwards towards the front of the thorax. Elytra short and broad, and quite rounded at the extremity, bearing rows of distant punctures and clothed with a fine dark tomentum, and with a pale mark at the humeral angle ; just about the middle of the suture is a large elevation, which is furcate at its apex, and clothed with a long pointed pencil of black tomentum. Tarsi nearly black, variegated with white hairs. Under-surface impunctate and sparingly clothed with very fine tomentum. A single individual has been sent me by Captain Broun, from Tairua. 963. A. sliarpi, n.s. Rostrum elongate, rugosely punctate, its apex widely dilated ; mandibles stout, curved, and prominent ; eyes oval, entire, moderately large, not very convex. The antenna reach to the base of the thorax, first joint short and stout; second longer and stouter than third and considerably inflated near its apex ; third slender, longer than fourth ; fourth to seventh decrease in length ; eighth obconical, longer than seventh ; ninth triangular ; tenth transverse ; eleventh rounded, larger than tenth ; they are inserted at the sides, near the apex of the rostrum, in oblique cavities. The head and rostrum are piceous, the former, in some examples, is clothed with white hairs. The thorax is narrower than the elytra, rather longer than broad; the carina sinuous, distant from base, terminating at the sides ; it is contracted behind the carina, and in front gradually narrowed ; the surface is punctate and hispid. Elytra convex, rather long, their shoulders obtuse, they are gradually widened posteriorly, the apices are individually rounded, and the pygidium exposed ; their sculpture consists of rows of not very large punctures, and they are clothed with white and griseous bristles. The antennae and legs are tawny, the apices of tibiae, and tarsal joints fuscous. Length, ij line. I obtained five specimens at Tairua. According to the present classification of the group, this species should be placed between A. spinifer and A, brouni. OF NEW ZEALAND. 547 964. A. brouni, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite rostrato, oculis prominulis, ab antennis remotis, oblongus, varie- gato-tomentosus, antennis pedibusque testaceo fuscoque variegatis ; elytris punctato-striatis. Long, corp., 2^-4 mm. ; antennarum if -3 mm. Antenna variable in length, yellowish, the joints more or less marked with dark fuscous, so as in some individuals to be nearly entirely black, the three apical joints forming a broad flat club ; first joint short, only moderately thickened ; second rather longer than first, third longer and more slender than second ; eighth distinctly stouter than the preceding joints. Head distinctly rostrate, the rostrum dilated towards the apex ; its front margin slightly emarginate behind the labrum ; the eyes promi- nent, oval, widely separated ; the antennae inserted at the sides, very near the apex, and separated from the eye by a space about equal to the eye ; the antennal cavities elongate foveae, and abruptly limited behind ; its surface densely and rather finely rugose-punctate, and bearing hairs a little variegated in colour. Thorax about as long as broad, much nar- rowed towards the front, its carina moderately distant from the elytra and gently bent forwards along the sides without forming an angle ; the sides of the thorax behind the carina a good deal narrowed ; the surface is densely but rather indistinctly rugosely sculptured, and bears varie- gated hairs as its clothing. Elytra much variegated, the sides and extremity being darker than the discoidal part, and near the sides there is a slight metallic appearance \ they bear rows of punctures, which are rather coarse, but much obscured by the clothing. The legs are yel- lowish, more or less variegated with dark marks. Tarsi rather slender, second joint rather deeply emarginate, third small. OBS. i. — This species varies much in size and in the development of the antennae, and also a good deal in colour. The specimens which I consider to be females are small, and the antennae are shorter and more slender than in the other sex ; the rostrum also varies much in length. OBS. 2. — This species in general structure much resembles Tropi- deres niveirostris, the antennae of the two species being very similar. The rostrum, however, is much more produced in A. brouni ; and its form, as well as that of the head, is different; the eyes are more entirely lateral in A. brouni, and the antennal cavities are different in form. Tropideres sepicola, however, in all these respects, appears to approach Anthribus brouni more closely, so that the generic qualifications (if I may use this term) of A. brouni must be considered doubtful. Sent from Auckland and Tairua by Capt. Broun and Mr. Lawson. 965. A. rudiS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. oblongus, fuscus, variegato-pubescens, prothorace macula basali albida ; elytris tuberculatis, tuberculis fulvo-tomentosis ; metasterno medio rugoso-punctato. Long, corp., 4f mm. Antenna about as long as head and thorax, rather stout, obscure reddish in colour ; second joint about equal to first ; ninth joint longer than broad, gradually dilated from the slender base to the 548 COLEOPTERA broad apex ; tenth shorter than ninth, slightly longer than broad ; eleventh smaller than tenth, obtusely pointed. Head distinctly rostrated, but the rostrum broad and short, hardly longer than broad ; the eyes narrow oval, convex, very obliquely placed, not emarginate. Antenna inserted at a distance from the eyes in a rather large cavity at the side, the hind part of which is slightly directed down ; the surface is covered with a somewhat variegated pubescence, and is finely carinate on the middle near the front. Thorax almost as long as broad, a good deal narrowed towards the front ; the surface uneven, but not distinctly tuberculate, covered with a rather variegated pubescence, in which a white spot at the base is very conspicuous ; on each side of this white spot is a smaller black one ; the carina is placed at a distance from the base, is a little sinuate or waved, and is more distant from the elytra at the angles than in the middle. Elytra rather short and broad, their surface uneven, it being elevated into some indistinct tubercles, which are clothed with a tawny tomentum ; the rather coarse rows of punc- tures are concealed by a rather dense, somewhat variegated, tomentum. The metasternum bears very coarse punctures, which on the middle are rugose ; the legs are reddish, and not very distinctly variegate. A single individual, sent by Capt. Broun, from Tairua. 966. A. bullatus, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite breviter rostrato, oculis prominulis, oblongus, variegato-tomen- tosus, antennis pedibusque testaceis ; elytris pone medium quadri- fasciculatis ; pygidio quadrate. Long, corp., 2f mm. Antenna formed much as in A. brouni, but with the joints of the club more laxly articulated, and with the eighth joint scarcely differing from the seventh. Rostrum similar in form to that of A. brouni, but yet much shorter, so that the posterior margin of the antennal cavities is near to (though quite distinctly separated from) the eye ; it bears two patches of dense white pubescence, which are conjoined behind though divergent in front. Thoracic carina distinctly sinuate on each side, and without any angle, and very gradually bent forwards. Elytra rather densely clothed, the shoulders and apex paler than the other parts, just above their declivity, with a dense pencil of dark hairs, and with another but less distinct pencil just behind the middle ; pygidium yellowish, quadrate ; ventral plate of apical segment of hind-body prominent and peculiarly flattened in the middle ; basal joint of hind tarsus scarcely longer than second and third together. OBS. — Though much resembling the Anthribus brouni, the A. bullatus is readily distinguished therefrom by the short broad rostrum and by the waved thoracic carina. Tairua ; a single individual sent by Capt. Broun. I believe it to be a male, and it is very probable that the peculiar form of the apex of the abdomen is peculiar to that sex. 967. A. vates, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite rostrato, oculis perconvexis, piceus, tomento griseo fuscoque OF NEW ZEALAND. 549 vestitus ; prothorace conico, angulis posterioribus minus discretis, carina ab elytrorum humeris remota. Long, corp., 5 mm. Antenna moderately stout, shorter than the body, obscure reddish ; second joint rather elongate, third nearly one and a half times length of second. Head with a short broad rostrum ; antennal cavities large but not sulciform, placed quite at the side of rostrum, and distinctly pro- longed on its under face, the space separating the hind edge of these cavities from the eye small but distinct ; the eyes are almost hemisphe- rical. Thorax conical, not quite so long as broad ; its carina in the middle is separated by a short distance only from the base of the elytra, but is curved so that its angle is twice the distance from the elytra that the middle is ; the angle of the carina is almost a right angle (but not sharply marked), and it is only produced a very short distance forwards along the side ', behind the carina the sides of the thorax are narrowed, so that a very evident gap is left on each side, between the angles of the thorax and those of the elytra. The elytra are covered with a dense variegated tomentum, which conceals their lines of punctures. OBS. — Though this species in general structure is closely allied to A. huttoni, it is very readily distinguished therefrom by the difference in the form of the basal parts of the thorax. The legs and antennae are similar in structure to those of A. huttoni, but are rather stouter, and the second joint of the antennae is more elongate in A. vates. A. incertus. White, is possibly an allied but rather larger species. Tairua ; a single male specimen sent by Captain Broun. The vent- ral segments in this sex are distinctly flattened and impressed along the middle. 968. A. lailUgillOSUS, n.s. Antennce testaceous, as long as thorax and elytra ; inserted at the sides, midway between the eyes and apex of rostrum, in deep cavities just large enough to permit the free motion of the basal joint, which is short and stout ; second short, almost oviform ; third longest, very slender ; fourth to eighth, each shorter than its predecessor, these eight joints a little dilated at their extremity ; club elongate, closely articulated ; ninth joint elongate- triangular ; tenth quadrate ; eleventh larger than tenth, rather acute. Head produced into a short broad rostrum, which is a little constricted just in front of the eyes; it is of a pitchy colour and densely clothed with yellowish hairs ; mandibles very strong, nearly straight externally, but curved in front and strongly dentate internally. Eyes prominent, not very large, reniform. Thorax about as long as broad, narrowed and rounded anteriorly, considerably so behind ; the carina is distinct, distant from the base, approaches the scutellum in the centre, is widely sinuated outwardly, curved at the sides, and terminates abruptly, its extremity is rather prominent, so that the side of the thorax appears to be excised ; its surface is punctate, and bears many yellowish hairs. The elytra are wider and much longer than the prothorax, shoulders prominent but slightly oblique, gradually widened behind, apices rounded ; each elytron bears two somewhat laterally-compressed tuber- cles near the suture, one near the base, the other beyond the middle ; 550 COLEOPTERA and two rounded, but smaller, elevations behind ; their sculpture is scarcely perceptible beyond these, though they are apparently striated, and they are densely covered with long somewhat curled yellowish hairs, except at the suture, where the clothing consists of close-pressed white and brown pubescence. Legs pilose, colour variegated-testaceous. Tarsi stout, basal joint elongate, twice as long as second and third conjointly, the latter very small and bilobed ; fourth a little dilated at the end. The claws are strongly dentate, the teeth quite half the length of the claws. Length, 2 lines. This form is, in some respects, allied to A. hetcera, but it does not agree very well with any of the New Zealand species, nor with any of the other forms with which I am familiar. I found one example only in the Hikuwai forest near Tairua. 969. A. phymatodes, Redt. (?); Sharp. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. oblongus, angustulus, pube grisea leviter variegata vesti- tus ; antennis pedibusque testaceis, his fusco maculatis ; elytris quadri- callosis, callositatibus posterioribus pone medium sitis. Long, corp., 3-4 mm. Antenna elongate, reddish. Eyes moderately deeply emarginate ; upper border of antennal cavity near but distinctly separated from the eye. Thorax as long as broad, its carina very distinct, quite separated from the elytra, forming a rounded angle at the side and extending forward about halfway to the front of thorax; hind angles of thorax quite indistinct and not applied to shoulders of the elytra, so that a gap or notch is left on each side between the thorax and elytra ; its surface is covered with fine greyish somewhat variegated hair-like scales. Elytra rather long and narrow, clothed with somewhat variegated greyish scales, and in front of the extremity bearing a transverse blackish mark ; they bear near the suture four rather strongly elevated callosities, the scales on which are black ; the front pair of these elevations are near the base, the hind pair just behind the middle. The legs are yellowish, with in- distinct darker marks. OBS. i. — I have seen only three mutilated individuals of this species; two of them bear a pair of strongly elevated tubercles on the head just anterior to the eyes ; the other specimen is smaller and has the head and rostrum narrower, and has no trace of the tubercles just mentioned. It is perhaps a female, while the larger individuals are no doubt males. OBS. 2. — This species is very distinct from Exilis lawsoni and variabilis, by its tuberculated elytra, by the differently formed basal portion of the thorax, by the differently shaped eyes, and by the greater space between these and the upper margin of the antennal cavities. Sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. 970. A. hetsera, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. oblongus, angustulus, pube grisea leviter variegata vestitus ; antennis testaceis, clava nigricante, et articulis 3-8 apicibus nigris, iisdem apici- bus vix nodosis, pedibus testaceis, nigro maculatis ; elytris quadricallosis, callositatibus posterioribus pone medium sitis. OF NEW ZEALAND. 551 Long, corp., 3 mm. Antenna just about as long as the insect (three millims.), yellow, with the club black, and the apex of each joint from the third to the eighth also black, but the extremity of each of these joints only indis- tinctly nodose, the ninth joint not quite so long as the tenth and eleventh together. OBS. — This insect differs from A. phymatodes only in the colour and form of the antennae ; and if the individual of that species with un- tuberculated head, prove to be only an undeveloped male, then A. hettzra will perhaps be found to be only the female of A. phymatodes. Tairua : a single individual sent by Captain Broun. NOTE. — This is not the female of A. phymatodes; the species is distinct. 971. A. discedens, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. oculis vix emarginatis, oblongus, pube grisea et nigrofusca vestitus ; antennis pedibusque rufis, illis articulis apice, his femoribus medio fuscis; elytris basi bicallosis. Long, corp., 3^ mm. Antenna elongate and slender, reddish; joints three to eight each a little thickened, but scarcely nodose at their apex ; ninth joint quite as long as the tenth and eleventh together ; antennal cavities large, their upper edge approaching very close to the eye ; the eye itself is scarcely emarginate. The thorax is not quite so long as broad, is densely and rather coarsely punctured, and clothed with variegated hair-like scales ; its carina distinct and forming an obtuse angle on each side. Elytra with rows of rather strong punctures, clothed in large part with blackish hair-like scales, and elsewhere with similar but greyish hairs, at the base with a pair of quite distinct callosities, and with indications of a second pair of callosities just on the middle. OBS. — The different form of the eye very readily distinguishes this from the other allied species ; the form of the thorax is similar to that of Exilis lawsoni rather than to that of A. phymatodes. At first sight it would be thought that the eye in this species is not emarginate ; but on comparison with allied species it is seen that we have here an emarginate eye, in which there is a concomitant change of form, so that it appears like a round eye with a pointed projection above the cavity for the antennae. Tairua, a single specimen sent by Captain Broun. 972. A. altus, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. oblongus, dense tomentosus, antennis pedibusque testaceis, fusco varie- gatus, illarum clava fusca ; rostro ante oculos fovea minuta, oblonga ; elytris basi bicallosis, pone medium penicillis duobus. Long, corp., 4 mm. Antenna? shorter than head and thorax ; second joint oval, about as long as first ; of the following joints three to eight, each is a little shorter than its predecessor, nine to eleven forming an abrupt, loosely articulated club. Rostrum short and broad, a good deal constricted in front of the 552 COLEOPTERA eyes, and in the middle showing a small oblong depression. Thorax not so long as broad, a good deal narrowed in front, its disc forming an indistinct elevation or callosity ; elytra with the basal part on each side the scutellum much elevated, and behind the middle each bearing an elevated tuft of pubescence ; they, like the rest of the surface, are densely clothed with tomentum, and show a more or less distinct circu- lar mark between the four elevations. Legs yellowish, and not very dis- tinctly spotted. OBS. i. — This species seems to agree very well with the characters assigned by Lacordaire to the genus Cratoparis, except that it has the rostrum decidedly contracted at its base. OBS. 2. — The two individuals before me are very different in the colour of their clothing, though they agree exactly in other respects. Two individuals have been sent to me by Captain Broun, from Tairua ; I do not know their sex. 973. A. OrnatUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat Hist, June, 1876. A. capite breviter rostrato, oculis rotundatis convexis, robustus, latior, elytris tuberculis sex magnis ; dense subtiliterque scabroso-punctatus, olivaceus, subtus pallide tomentosus, in rostro et ad marginem anteriorem prothoracis albido-tomentosus, tuberculis plus minusve aureo-vestitis ; tibiarum apice tarsisque nigris ; antennis medio testaceis, basi apiceque fuscis. Long, corp., 7^ mm. Rostrum short and very broad ; mandibles very broad ; antenna in- serted at the sides in a large fovea, widely separated from the eye, which is moderately large, very prominent, and nearly circular. Antennce short ; the two basal joints rather slender, the second the longer ; of three to eight each is a little shorter but not broader than its prede- cessor ; nine to eleven forming a stout club, the eleventh being the largest of the three. The rostrum bears a deep fovea on the middle ; and round this is a space clothed with nearly white scales. Thorax sinuate at the sides and much depressed at the front angles ; the carina strongly elevated, very near to the elytra except in the middle, it forms on each side a well-defined right angle, and is continued forwards, to near the front ; the disc of the thorax bears two coarse tubercles or angular elevations, it is of a greenish colour, densely and finely punc- tured, and clothed with very fine hairs, with a dense patch of irregular shape at the front angles nearly white, and at the base on each side of the middle with some golden-coloured hairs, and with some similar ones about the tubercles. Elytra with a very fine and dense punctation, and with some rather larger punctures, which are indistinctly arranged in rows ; each one bears three very large tubercles placed at a little dis- tance from the suture, and each is notched at the base so as to expose the rather large and elevated scutellum ; the suture just behind the scutellum is elevated, and there is a fine but distinct sutural stria ; the surface bears extremely short and fine and indistinct pale hairs, which are more conspicuous about the tubercles than elsewhere. Under- surface rather densely clothed with a pale grey pubescence. Legs pale green, with the apex of the tibiae and the tarsi black. OF NEW ZEALAND. 553 OBS. — This very remarkable insect is readily distinguished by the rounded scutellar angles of the elytra ; its place among the New Zea- land species at present known is next to Anthribus alt us, and, in the_ present state of the classification of the Anthribida, should find its place~ near the species of Cratoparis. Sent from Tairua by Captain Broun. 974. A. huttoni, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite rostrato, oculis prominulis, cinereo-, griseo-fuscoque tomen- tosus ; antennis femoribusque piceis, tibiis tarsisque rufescentibus ; pro- thorace conico, angulis posterioribus acutis, carina basi sub-contigua. Long. Corp., 4^ mm. Body clothed with grey, ashy, and fuscous hair-like scales, which form on the elytra an indistinct tessellated pattern. Antenna dark red or pitchy, either shorter than the length of the insect, or nearly reaching that length ; they are moderately stout ; second joint about equal in length to the first, rather more slender than it ; third joint longer than any of the others ; eighth joint similar in shape to the seventh, and but little shorter than it; ninth almost triangular, becoming gradually broader from its base to its extremity ; the three apical joints form a rather broad, flattened club, of variable length. Head in front of the eyes with a broad flat rostrum, which is a little dilated towards the extremity, its front edge being scarcely emarginate ; the antennal cavities are near the apex of the rostrum, rather widely separated from the eye ; they are foveiform, being slightly prolonged towards one another on the under- face of the rostrum ; the eyes are large and prominent, not emarginate, their front part encroaching a little on the front of the rostrum. Thorax only about half as broad at its front margin as at its base, its carina very close to the elytra (but not applied to them) in front of the scutel- lum, then gently sinuate on each side so as to form the hind angle of the thorax, which is acute and extends quite as far outwards as the shoulder of the elytra ; the lateral portion of the carina forms the lateral margin of the hind portion of the thorax, and does not extend quite so far forwards as half the length of the thorax. The elytra are very con- vex transversely, and so densely clothed that their sculpture is quite obscured. The legs are long and slender, and the basal joint of the tarsi is as long as the three following together. In the male the antennae are variable in length, but are generally longer and stouter than in the female ; in this latter sex also they appear to be variable in their development. The two sexes may be readily distinguished by the form of the last ventral plate, which in the female is much more elongate than in the male, and is shaped so that its middle part forms a sort of projection. OBS. i. — In certain specimens the elytra are marked by a dark trans- verse fascia across the middle, of which there is no trace in other specimens. OBS. 2. — This species is one whose position in the accepted classi- fication of the group I should find it very difficult to define. In respect to the peculiar form of the hind angles of the thorax, and the position of the thoracic carina, it forms a decided point of connection with x iii 554 COLEOPTERA Etna/is spinicollis, from which, however, it is very distinct by reason of its emarginate eyes and more rostrate head. QBS. 3. — i have named this interesting species in honour of Captain F. W. Hutton, of Dunedin, to whom science is largely indebted for its recent progress in New Zealand. Auckland and Tairua; sent by Mr. Lawson as well as by Captain Broun ; but apparently rare. Etnalis. Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., July, 1873. Prothorax carina transversa elytrorum basi contigua, angulis posticis extrorsum prominulis. Rostrum brevissimurn. Oculi emarginati. Antcmice longer than head and thorax, the three last joints forming a well-marked club, similar in the two sexes, except that the eleventh joint is longer in the male than in the female. Rostrum short and broad, shorter than the distance from the front of the thorax to the eyes, the antennal scrobes quite lateral and foveiform ; eyes emarginate, the hind lobe larger than the anterior. Basal line of thorax contiguous with the elytra, at the sides not directed upwards but detached as it were, and directed outwards as a stout spine. Anterior coxa contiguous, middle and posterior moderately distant. Legs slender, basal joint of tarsi elongate, claws distinctly toothed. The transverse line of the thorax, which here, instead of being directed upwards at the sides, projects outwardly as a strong spine, distinguishes this genus apparently from all known Anihribidtz. Its near allies appear, however, to be certainly the Eugonides of Lacor- daire. 975. E. Spinicollis, Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., July, 1873. Sub- cylindricus, squamulis vestitus, elytris maculis duabus post-scutellaribus, fascia communi lata post-mediali, maculisque duabus ante-apicalibus nigris. Long, corp., ij-if lin. Mas. Tibiis intermediis incurvis, abdomine segmentis ventralibus 4 primis sub-compressis, medio impressis. Antenna*, reddish, the intermediate joints darker -in colour than the basal and apical ones ; first joint short and stout ; second oval, short ; third elongate and slender, longer than any of the following joints \ fourth to eighth joints each shorter than its predecessor, the eighth notably shorter than any of the others ; ninth triangular, about as long as the seventh ; tenth quite as broad as the ninth, transverse ; eleventh (in the male) as long as the ninth and tenth together, in the female shorter. Head rather narrower than the thorax, rather coarsely punc- tured, but the sculpture is concealed by the fine pale-grey scales with which it is clothed. Thorax (without the spines) but little broader than long, rather narrower than the elytra, the lateral spines applied to the shoulders, and scarcely extending beyond them ; it is clothed with fine hair-like scales of a pale grey and brownish or blackish colour, and OF NEW ZEALAND. 555 mottled with these colours in an irregular and variable manner. Elytra nearly twice as long as the thorax, with distinct rows of punctures, but clothed with pale grey and with darker scales, the darker scales forming a transverse band behind the middle, two spots behind and near to this, and two spots near the scutellum, the band as well as the spots variable in size and distinctness. Under-side clothed with whitish hairs. Legs red, the femora dark in the middle, and the tarsi also blackish except the basal joint. Auckland (Mr. Lawson). NOTE. — I found this species also, at Tairua. 976. E. COnulTlS, n.s. Body convex, sub-conical. Antennae. about as long as head and thorax conjointly, testaceous, the last two joints of the club, and the apex of joints three to nine fuscous ; basal joint stout, sub-cylindrical, flexuose ; second narrow at its base, inflated at the extremity, and shorter than the first or third ; remainder about equal, except the sixth and eighth, which are rather short ; ninth elon- gate-triangular ; tenth transverse, its base rounded, apex emarginate ; the last fits into the concave apex of the tenth ; they are inserted in deep cavities mid-way between the eyes and apex of rostrum. The head is rather narrow, not very much broader than the short rostrum, it is rugosely punctate and sparingly pilose ; the eyes are small, prominent, circular, almost entire, being very slightly excised in front. The front of the thorax is about as broad as the head, its base of the same width as the base of the elytra, the sides somewhat rounded ; the carina is distinct, adapted to the base of the elytra, and its acute hind angles just overlap their shoulders ; it is convex, and the surface is so densely covered with brown and whitish depressed hairs that its sculpture is ren- dered quite indistinct. The elytra are rather short and convex, broadest behind, apex truncate ; their surface is somewhat uneven, there being two tubercles near the base, and several rows of punctures, the inter- stices are rugulose or punctulate ; the pubescence is rather scanty and variegated, being of the same colours as that of the prothorax. The legs and tarsi are reddish-testaceous, with fuscous bands. The femora are more slender than in E. spinicollis. Length, if lines. I found two specimens at Tairua. 977. E. proximus, n.s. Body elongate-conical, fuscous, varie- gated with testaceous scales and whitish hairs. Antenna pilose, longer than head and thorax, inserted in deep foveiform scrobes in front of the eyes ; basal joint stout, sub-conical ; second of about the same size as the first, obconical ; three to eight each shorter and more slender than its predecessor ; club distinct, ninth joint elongate-triangular ; tenth quadrate ; eleventh longer than tenth. Head as wide as front of thorax; rostrum short, nearly as broad as the head ; eyes almost circular, scarcely excised in front. Thorax convex, about as long as broad, widest behind, narrowed and rounded anteriorly ; the carina is almost contiguous to base of elytra, has a sinuation on each side of its centre, the extremities forming spinous angles. The elytra are convex, rather 556 COLEOPTERA long, the sides are nearly straight, yet a little narrowed in front, the shoulders obtuse, apex truncate ; their sculpture is not very obvious, but consists of rows of punctures, and two small obtuse tubercles near the base, one on each side of the suture. Legs rather long, thighs incrassated ; tarsi long and stout, the basal joint longer than the follow- ing two. Length, \\ line. This species (of which I found three specimens at Tairua quite recently) is closely allied to E. conn hi s ; these two species may be placed with E. spinicollis for the present. The present species may be at once recognised by its smaller and more elongate form, and by the white pubescence predominating on the discoidal portions of the pro- thorax and elytra. Exilis. Pascoe; Sharp, Ent. Mon. Mag., July, 1873. Prothorax carina transversa ab elytris remota. Rostrum brevissi- mum, capite haud longius. Antenna tenuissimse, clava angusta ex articulis duobus ultimis cum articuli noni apice constructa. Rostrum broad, very short, only about as long as the head, a little dilated on each side in front of the insertion of the antennae. Eyes greatly emarginate. Vertex simple. Antenna slender, always elongate, though of variable length in the same species, inserted at the side of the rostrum close to the eyes, so that the scrobes are mere foveae, their first joint broad and dilated, obliquely truncate at the base, so as to adapt it to move over the projecting portion of the side of the rostrum, second joint short, the following joints slender, each distinctly thickened or knotted at its extremity, the tenth and eleventh joints together with the apical portion of the ninth forming a very distinct slender club. Prothorax short and transverse, its elevated line moderately distant from the base and continued forwards about half-way to the front along the sides. Scutellum very small, anterior coxae contiguous, middle and posterior ones not contiguous. Tarsi with the basal joint elongate, nearly twice as long as the second joint, third joint small, claws each with a small but quite distinct tooth. NOTE. — I have been unable to see Mr. Pascoe's description; the above are the characters assigned by Dr. Sharp to his genus Lawsonia, but as it has been found to be identical with Exilis, Mr. Pascoe's name, having precedence, must stand. 978. E. lawspni, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., July, 1873. Oblonga, fusca, squamulis griseis minus evidenter variegatis vestita, antennarum clava nigricante, pedibus viridi-testaceis, sub-pellucidis, tarsis fuscis ; antennarum articuli noni parte gracili elongata, quam clava longiore. Long corp., 1^-2 lin. ; antennarum, 2 §-9 lin. Antenna very variable in length, very slender, but with the extremity of each joint from the third to the eighth stouter and nodose, the extremity of the ninth joint forming with the tenth and eleventh joints OF NEW ZEALAND. 557 an elongate slender club, the undilated part of the ninth joint elongate and longer than the whole of the club ; they are of yellowish colour, with the basal joint and the club blackened. Head narrower than the thorax, clothed with fine depressed scale-like hairs ; it is a little trans- versely elevated on each side in front of the insertion of the antennae, and has a fine indistinct elevated line on each side extending forwards from the inner margin of the eye. Thorax transverse, quite as broad as the elytra, densely clothed with scales, those along the middle generally paler than the rest ; a little rounded at the sides, the front angles absent, the hind ones obtuse, the basal line not straight but curved towards the scutellum in the middle. The elytra are about twice as long as the thorax ; each has ten rows of punctures (including the marginal one), and a short accessory sutural row at the base ; they are clothed with very fine scales, these are a little variegated and show some darker obscure quadrate spots, most visible towards the extremity, each has also an obscure elevation near the suture at the base. Under-side clothed with pale grey fine hair-like scales. Legs pale greenish-yellow, sub -transparent, the tarsi darker, especially towards the extremity. The males appear to vary greatly in the length of the antennae, and to present no external characters by which they can certainly be distin- guished from the other sex. NOTE. — This insect was originally described by Dr. Sharp as Laiv- sonia longicornis ; I have, according to the author's expressed wish, applied the name of its discoverer (Mr. T. Lawson, of Auckland) as its specific, instead of generic cognomen. The species, I believe, is con- fined to the North Island ; I have found it at Auckland and Tairua, and Mr. C. M. Wakefield informed me that he had found some speci- mens at Wellington. 979. E. yariabiliS, Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., July, 1873. Ob- longa, sub-cylindrica, fusca, squamulis griseis vestita, elytris ante apicem circulo (vel lineis duabus obliquis plus minusve distinctis) squamulorum nigro-fuscorum ; pedibus sub-pellucidis, tarsis fuscis ; antennarum arti- culi noni parte gracili brevi, quam clava haud longiore. Long, corp., f-2 lin. ; an ten., 1^-3 lin. This species differs from E. lawsoni by the structure of the ninth joint of the antennce; this difference might well be supposed to be a sexual one, were it not that it is always accompanied by a difference in the colour and markings of the elytra, and also that I have satisfied myself as to the existence of the two sexes in E. lawsoni. E. variabilis varies greatly in size, but the antennae seem not to vary in their develop- ment, except in ratio with the size of the insect. The slender part of the ninth joint of the antennae is in this species so much abbreviated as not to be longer than the length of the club. The elytra have towards the extremity two oblique dark marks ; these may always be traced, though sometimes they are but little evident, and sometimes the whole space between them is covered with dark scales, so that there is then near the extremity of the elytra a large common circular blotch. The thorax appears to be always rather narrower, and the elytra more 558 COLEOPTERA convex and cylindrical than in E. lawsoni, but in other respects the two insects seem quite similar. Auckland (Mr. Lawson). NOTE. — The species also occurs at Tairua. 980. E. spectabilis, n.s. This fine species may be at once recognized by its larger, more elliptical form. It is of a pale reddish- brown colour above, the antennae and legs are paler than the body and somewhat testaceous, but without the slightest tinge of green; the elytra are variegated with piceous spots on the interstices ; the clothing con- sists of griseous hairs, which are most conspicuous on the head, least so on the elytra, where it is intermingled with patches of whitish pubes- cence on the interstices. The antenna, of the male are four times the length of the body (not including that portion of the rostrum anterior to the deep, foveiform scrobes) ; the basal joint is very stout and rounded, not obliquely truncated at the base ; the seconjd joint is nearly as long as, but much more slender than, the first, of an obconical form ; joints three to eight become longer and more slender, and are sub-clavate at the apex ; the ninth is of about the same length as the fourth, and gradually widened till it becomes as broad as the two apical joints, the last being longer than the penultimate. The rostrum is moderately elongate, very slightly dilated laterally above the scrobes, and indis- tinctly grooved and carinated. The eyes are reniform, and differ from those of the typical species in having the upper portion narrower than the lower. The thorax is somewhat oviform and convex ; the carina is almost truncate in front of the scutellum, from thence oblique, and at the sides directed forwards obliquely to the middle of the prothorax ; its surface is obsoletely sculptured. Scutellum small. The elytra are oblong, a little wider than the thorax ; each elytron bears nine indistinct striae in addition to the marginal channel, and scutellar stria, all of which are distinctly punctured ; the sutural as well as the third, fifth, and seventh interstices are slightly elevated. Tibia slightly flexuose. Length, 2\ lines. The female is smaller, scarcely 2 lines long, with antennas not much longer than the body. I found several specimens on the Nikau, at localities near Whan- garei Harbour. Arseocerus. Antenna as long as head and thorax, inserted in deep, oblique cavities, at the sides of the rostrum, just in front of the eyes ; the basal joint is curved, very slender at the base, but strongly dilated at the apex ; the second is smaller than the first, with a slender base, and consider- ably enlarged near the middle ; the third and fourth are slender, sub- ovate, of nearly equal size, and nearly as long as the fifth ; sixth and seventh short ; eighth subtriangular ; ninth distinctly larger than the preceding joints, sub-triangular ; tenth transverse, cup-shaped ; eleventh rounded. Rostrum short, quadrate. Eyes rather large, very prominent, OF NEW ZEALAND. 559 entire, almost circular. Thorax convex, sub-conical, as wide as the elytra at the base, but narrowed anteriorly ; the carina is contiguous to the elytra, and directed outwards obliquely, posterior angles distinct, from thence it proceeds to the middle of the prothorax. Elytra oblong, very convex. Legs stout, of moderate length ; basal joint of tarsus as long as second and third conjointly. These characters will lead to the identification of the only New Zealand exponent of the genus at present known to us. 981. A. pardalis, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Jany., 1876. A. dense pubescens, fuscus, albido maculatus ; antennis breviusculis, nitide fulvis, articulis tertio ad quartum paulo elongatis ; clava infuscata, arti- culis perfoliatis, duobus basalibus valde transversis, ultimo rotundato ; prothorace transverse, basi quam apice fere duplo latiore ; scutello minuto ; elytris oblique striato-punctatis, humeris paulo callosis ; pedibus pallidis, tibiis apicem versus leviter incrassatis, tarsis articulo basali modice elongate. Long., ij lin. NOTE. — The author specifies Auckland as its habitat, but as restricted, this seems to be a mistake. I have only found it at Tairua. Mr. Pascoe imagines the species to have been introduced from Ceylon, but I am unable to coincide with his opinion ; had the insect been found at localities known to have had commercial intercourse with Ceylon, or even India, there might have been reason to suppose that it had been imported. Tairua is an isolated district which has never been in direct communication with foreign countries, its only imports consist of machinery and stores, which are brought from Auckland in small coasting vessels. 982. A. purpureus, n.s. Body short, broad and convex. An- tennce testaceous, two last joints of club black, sparingly pilose ; basal joint bent, very stout ; second pyriform, about as long as but much stouter than the third \ eighth the smallest ; ninth sub-triangular, rather short ; tenth transverse ; eleventh rounded ; they are as long as head and thorax, and are inserted at the sides of the rostrum, in short foveiform cavities just in front of the eyes. The head is broad, coarsely sculptured and metallic ; the rostrum is short, broad, and deflexed ; eyes prominent and oviform, but entire. Thorax convex, its base con- tiguous to the elytra ; the carina obsolete, distant from elytra ; the sides are gradually narrowed anteriorly and constricted behind; the entire surface is coarsely and densely punctate and of a metallic-purple colour ; it is sparingly clothed with fulvous hairs. The elytra are short, broad, and convex, their shoulders obtuse ; they are rather narrower in front than behind, rounded laterally and with a truncate apex; their sculpture consists of rows of rather large punctures ; they are purple in colour and sparingly pilose. The legs, like the antennae, are reddish-testaceous, pilose, moderately long and rather stout ; the tarsi are rather short and stout and considerably dilated, the basal and second joints are about equal in length, the third bilobed and somewhat broader than the dila- 560 COLEOPTERA ted second joint ; claws large and strong, apparently simple. The under- side of thorax is coarsely punctate, the abdomen finely. All the coxa are distant, the anterior pair least so, yet rather remote from each other. Length, i line. This is a quite distinct form, having no near described allies, so far as I am aware. I found a few examples recently at Tairua. 983. A. craSSUS, Sharp; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite haud rostrato, oculis sub-convexis, brevis, transversim convexus, niger, nigro-tomentosus et minus distincte cinereo-maculatus ; elytris disco fascia abbreviata transversa, cinerea ; antennarum basi tarsisque rufo-testaceis. Long, corp., 2 mm. Carina of thorax quite basal ; antennae inserted at inner margin of eyes. Head small and much inserted in thorax, with a fine dense and indistinct punctation. Eyes rather large but not very prominent, their inner edge scarcely rounded and taking an oblique direction ; along this inner edge of the eye and at some little distance behind its most anterior part is the point of insertion of the antennae ; there is no distinct cavity for their reception. The parts of the mouth are very small, and the front of the clypeus is truncate. The antenna are pitchy, except the two basal joints which are yellowish ; they are slender and about as long as the thorax ; the first joint is rather slender, and has its inner edge only moderately curved ; the second joint is about as stout as the first and rather shorter than it ; joints three to eight are very slender, each is distinctly shorter than its predecessor, the eighth being but short ; joints nine, ten, and eleven form a long slender and very laxly articulated club, each of them being quite narrow at the point of insertion. Thorax rather large, a good deal narrowed towards the front, the disc a little elevated, covered with a dense fine rugose sculpture and only with excessively indistinct pubescence ; its carina is close to the elytra and follows the direction of their base so as to form the hind angle of the thorax, which is about a right angle ; it is continued at the sides not quite halfway forward to the front ; this part of it, however, is but little conspicuous. Elytra clothed with a fine black pubescence, and on the middle with a small ash-coloured mark ; the basal part of each near the suture is a little elevated, and the rest of the surface is rather uneven with indistinct elevations and depressions ; the rows of punctures are distinct, but not very regular. The pygidium is moder- ately large ; and the penultimate dorsal segment appears to be grooved in the middle for the apex of the elytra. The legs are nearly black, except the tarsi, which are reddish. The anterior coxa are quite contig- uous ; the middle and hind coxae are rather widely separated. The second joint of the tarsus is but little distinctly emarginate ; the third joint is small and cleft to the base, so as to consist of two narrow lobes. The nearest described ally of this species is probably the Dysnos semiaureus of Pascoe, from the Malay archipelago. The appearance of that species is said to be that of a Scolytid ; Anthribus crassus suggests to me rather the appearance of a minute Chlamys-\faz insect. The fine OF NEW ZEALAND. 561 pubescence which forms on the thorax and elytra indistinct pale spots, only strikes the eye when a careful glance is directed to them. Tairua ; a single individual sent by Capt. Broun. 984. A. nanus, Sharp / Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite haud rostrato, oculis subconvexis, piceus, transversim convexus, vix distincte tomentosus, antennarum basi, tarsisque rufo-testaceis ; elytris superficie valde insequali. Long, corp., if mm. This species appears to be very closely allied to A. crassus, but is smaller and has the surface of the elytra much more uneven, there being before the apex some elevations which do not exist in A. crassus ; this unevenness of their surface renders the lines of punctures very irregular. The pale spots of pubescence seen in A. crassus appear to be absent in my individual of A. nanus. Tairua ; a single individual sent by Captain Broun ; it shows me no indication of its sex. 985. A. atoniUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite nullo modo rostrato, oculis minoribus, sat convexis, oblongus, transversim convexus ; prothorace sericeo-opaco, impunctato, setis de- pressis pallidis parce vestito ; elytris fere nudis, striatis, striis indistincte punctatis. Long, corp., i mm. Antenna as long as the thorax, yellowish, with the club darker ; the first and second joints largely developed, and together almost as long as joints three to eight, which are small ; of these each is a little shorter than its predecessor and also very slightly stouter ; joints nine to eleven form a rather large flat club, the first two of these joints being trans- verse. Thorax not so long as broad, its front part greatly deflexed, its carina contiguous with base of elytra ; its surface without sculpture, but exhibiting a peculiar silky opacity, and clothed with distinct scanty hairs. Elytra rather deeply striated, but the striae only indistinctly punctured. Legs rather long, yellowish. OBS. i. — This minute little species, which is of the size and form of an Atomaria, is variable in colour and size. Sometimes it is nearly entirely black, with the legs and basal portion of the antennae paler ; in others the general colour of the upper surface is yellow, with the middle of the thorax and variable marks on the elytra of a dark colour. OBS. 2. — In this species the diminution of the head and rostrum seems to reach the greatest point it attains in the Anthribidce. The antenna are inserted in a cavity situated at the inner side and front part of the eye, which is small but prominent, and about circular in form. The natural position of the head seems to be that of deflection or inflection, and \heprostemum is much reduced in size, so that in the position of repose the head is brought near to the mesosternum. The basal line of the thorax is curved forwards along tbe sides, but is fine and indistinct ; the front coxae are contiguous, and the middle ones are only a little separated from one another ; the metasternum is very short ; the penul- Y iii 562 COLEOPTERA timate dorsal segment of the hind-body is deeply grooved for the extre- mity of the elytra, and the groove extends to the basal part of the pygidium. The basal joint of the tarsi is rather small; the second is distinctly emarginate, and the exposed part of the third joint is scarcely so largo as the second. I do not know any very near ally of this insect, of which the place in classification at present should be near to Choragus. It is undoubt- edly closely allied to Anthribus inflatus, but differs therefrom by the diminished basal portion of the prothorax. Sent both from Auckland and Tairua by Messrs. Lawson and Broun. 986. A. inflatus, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. capite haud rostrato, oculis minoribus sat convexis, piceus, nitidus, nudus, antennis pedibusque testaceis, illarum clava infuscata ; pro- thorace parce punctato, lateribus rotundatis, carina a basi sat remota ; elytris minus fortiter striato-punctatis. Long, corp., itj-if mm. Var. — Prothoracis marginibus et elytrorum basi apiceque plus minusve dilutioribus. Antenna about as long as the thorax, yellow, with the club infuscate, the joints bearing fine and somewhat scanty but quite distinct outstand- ing setae ; first joint dilated towards the extremity, and rounded on the inner side ; second joint almost as long as first, and rather more slender than it ; joints three to eight slender, each shorter than its predecessor ; joints nine to eleven forming a rather large loosely jointed club, the middle joint being transverse. Eyes rather prominent, but small and transverse; the antennas inserted just at their inner and front edge ; the rostrum very short and rather sparingly punctured. Thorax rather large, convex, longer than broad, the sides curved ; the carina not close to the base in the middle, and curved away from it towards the sides, and appearing not to be distinctly bent up, but gradually curved for- wards, and quite indistinct in its lateral portions ; the surface of the thorax is covered with moderately coarse but rather distant punctures. The elytra are short and convex, curved at the sides, and each one bears nine rows of shallow moderately coarse punctures. The legs are yellow, but the knees and the apex of tibiae and base of the tarsi are a little infuscate. OBS. — The nearest ally of this species as yet known is doubtless the Notioxenus rufppictus, Wollaston ; but the A. inflatus differs, I judge, from that species by the form of the basal portion of the thorax. The carina in A. inflatus is simply curved, so that its lateral portions are more distant from the elytra than the middle portion is ; behind this carina the basal part of the thorax is depressed, and at the sides is much narrowed towards the base. The metasternum in A. inflatus is excessively short, and the legs are long ; the second joint of the tarsi is smaller than usual in the Anthribidce, so that the third joint about equals it in size. Sent from the North Island both by Messrs. Broun and Lawson. Though I have examined several individuals, I see no external sexual marks. OF NEW ZEALAND. 563 987. A. diglTUS, n.s. Shining, testaceous, slightly infuscate, legs clear bright pale yellow, like amber, the antennae similar in colour but with the ninth and tenth joints blackish, and the eleventh castaneous. Rostrum short and broad, very coarsely and closely punctured, the head with a smooth elevated space between the antennae, and almost smooth behind; eyes small, transverse, and convex. Prothorax much longer than broad, convex, rounded laterally, and a good deal narrowed anteriorly ; its carina distant from the base, nearest to it in the middle, slightly but widely sinuated outwardly towards the front, but becoming obsolete when attaining the sides ; the basal space constricted and de- pressed ; it is finely and distantly punctured, the punctation, however, becoming a little coarser near the sides. Elytra moderately short, convex, obovate, with rounded shoulders, and narrowed posteriorly, a fine distinct stria on each defines the suture, and besides these there are, on each elytron, nine rows of moderate punctures which sometimes assume the form of striae ; pygidium sub- triangular. Antenna shorter than head and thorax, the basal joint considerably dilated inwardly towards the apex, second as long as the dilated part of the first, joints three to eight slender, not twice the length of the club, which is oblong and somewhat laxly articulated ; they are inserted near the front and inner margin of the eyes, and are, apparently, destitute of pubescence. Length, nearly i line ; breadth, J. The species is congeneric with A. inflatus, from which it differs in being of a narrower, elliptical outline, with a longer, narrower, more finely and remotely punctured thorax, which is much narrower than the elytra and considerably narrowed in front ; the hind-body is attenuated posteriorly, and (unless the microscope be appealed to) the insect appears quite nude. I found one specimen at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. 988. A. PUgOSUS, Sharp ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., June, 1876. A. piceus, opacus, antennis pedibusque testaceis, elytris testaceo signatis; theft-ace dense, fortiter, profundeque punctate ; elytris striatis, striis pro- funde impressis fortiterque punctatis, interstitiis angustis. Long, corp., ij mm. Antennce yellow, with the club more obscure in colour ; rostrum and vertex coarsely punctured. Thorax with a very dense and coarse punc- tation, and bearing a few fine hairs. Elytra black, with two small spots at the base of each and a very large apical patch yellow ; they bear each nine broad and deep striae, so that the interstices between these are very narrow; the striae also are coarsely punctured. Legs yellow, with the knees and tarsi a little infuscate. OBS. — In size, form, and structure this species seems almost exactly similar to A. inflatus ; but the sculpture of the upper surface is extremely different. Tairua (a single specimen sent by Captain Broun). 989. A. meinertzhageni, n.s. Allied to Exilis, but not con- generic. Antennce, slender, twice the length of the body, inserted below 564 COLEOPTERA the sides of the head just in front of the eyes ; their basal joint clavate, but more slender at the base, and nearly as long as the third ; second short, slender at base ; joints three to eight clubbed at apex, the third and fourth about equal, each shorter than fifth ; ninth a little shorter than eighth, its apex and the two terminal joints forming an elongate club. Head short and very broad, deflexed in front, dilated laterally in front of the eyes; the latter transverse, large, but narrow, and widely emarginated. Rostrum enormously developed, in its widest part as broad as the thorax, deflexed and quite flat above; its sub-acute posterior angle distinct from head, there being a sharp angular excision between them, in front of the angle there is a lateral sinuation towards the middle, beyond which it is dilated and angular, from that point to the truncate apex it is oblique ; it is f line broad, densely pilose, the central portion yellowish, the rest grey; the mandibles excessively large, f line in length, and projecting beyond the rostrum. Thorax transverse, about half as long as broad, its apex curved outwardly, sides rounded, with a central notch defining the termination of the carina ; its surface is uneven, sub- depressed, and densely clothed with testaceous and fuscous hairs ; its carina is distinct, distant from the base, angulated towards the scutel- lum, and slightly sinuated at each side of the centre, beyond the sinua- tion it is directed obliquely forwards, and then backwards to form the sub-acute posterior angle, and from the angle it proceeds forwards to the middle of the thorax. Scutellum small, sub-quadrate. Elytra oblong, a little wider than the thorax, transversely convex, nearly parallel sided, with the apex rounded obtusely; each elytron bears a prominent basal tubercle near the suture, there is another considerable elevation behind, consisting of three more or less distinct, almost united tubercles, and beyond these the apical portion is nearly vertical ; the disc is somewhat depressed, rather uneven, with not very regular punc- tured striae; their clothing is variegated with fuscous, piceous and obscure-green, the latter colour predominating at the sides. Legs moderate, the tibiae slightly flexuose, and of the same colours as the elytra ; tarsi with an elongate basal joint, longer than second and third conjointly, the second elongate-triangular, third very srnall ; claws with a distinct tooth. Length, 2^ lines. Described from a specimen sent me from Napier by Mr. Meinertzha- gen of Waimarama. 990. A. fuSCOpictuS, n.s. In form somewhat similar to A. hetara ; but with the prothorax much more, and gradually, narrowed towards the front, its carina distant from the base, sharply defined, angu- lated towards the scutellum, almost sinuated and oblique towards the sides, where it forms a moderately acute angle, and from thence pro- longed towards the middle ; its sculpture somewhat rugose laterally, and on the middle obscured by its dense covering of fuscous and yellowish hairs. The rostrum is broad, of nearly the same width throughout, so that it is not distinctly narrower than the head, though impressed at the antennal insertion ; the rounded sub-reniform eyes are prominent ; it is covered with greyish hairs, and is closely punctured. The antenna are OF NEW ZEALAND. 565 not longer than the body, are inserted in cavernous scrobes at the sides in front of but quite distinct from the eyes ; their basal joint stout and short, not cut away at the base, second short, oviform, slender at base, third much longer than fourth, joints four to eight decrease in length and are thickened at the extremity, the last three form an elongate club, the ninth as long as eighth, gradually dilated so as to be sub-triangular, tenth about as long as broad, obconical, eleventh ovate ; they are slender, of a pale reddish-testaceous colour, and the basal joint only is pubescent. Scutellum small but distinct. Elytra oblong, widest behind (yet not much dilated), and there they are rounded and abruptly de- flexed ; they are a little wider than the thorax at the base with promi-* nent but not at all acute shoulders ; each has a large compressed basal tubercle near the suture, a rather smaller one in line with the hind thigh, and two small contiguous ones just above the posterior declivity ; they are impressed with punctured striae, and their clothing is a little variegated, but consisting principally of testaceous hairs, which, however, are not so closely placed as to conceal the infuscate ground-colour. Legs moderate, testaceous-yellow, with a large median and small apical spot on each tibia, and the apex of the tarsal joints pitchy-brown. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, f . My only specimen, I think, is a female. I found it on a Nikau (Areca), at Whangarei Heads. FAMILY— LONGICORNES. Head of variable form, often produced in the form of a muzzle. Under-chin provided with a more or less distinct peduncle bearing the under-lip. Mentum transversal, very often widely rounded at the angles, and sinuated at the middle of its front margin. Under-lip typically composed of a basal part and fulcrum with a membraneous tongue, coriaceous or horny, furnished (or not) with paraglossse, and all more or less confounded together. Labial palpi with three, the maxillary with four joints, the supports of the former free, or otherwise. One or two lobes to the maxillce, in the former case the inner absent. Mandibles very variable. Labrum sometimes soldered to the epistome, sometimes free. Antenna more or less elongate, often very much longer than the body, usually inserted within the emargination of the eyes, with eleven, sometimes with twelve, exceptionally with even a greater number of joints. Eyes ordinarily large, rarely entire. Scutellum distinct. Elytra nearly always overlapping the base of the prothorax. Anterior and intermediate coxa very variable, especially the former, as well as their cotyloid cavities ; the posterior strongly transversal. Tibia with two terminal spurs, rarely obsolete ; tarsi sub-pentamerous, usually spongy underneath, their third joint nearly always bilobed. Abdomen composed of five segments, seldom of six among the males. Group— PRIONIDJE. Ligula horny, generally thickened and prismatic. The inner lobe of the maxillce. very rarely distinct. Last joint of the palpi never fusiform 566 COLEOPTERA or aciculate. Labrum soldered to the epistome. Antenna frequently inserted near the base of the mandibles in front of the eyes. Pronotum separated from the flanks of the prothorax by acute ridges, or by fine distinct lines ; often spinous, dentate, or crenulate laterally. Anterior coxa strongly transversal, their cotyloid cavities open behind ; tibia of the same pair without oblique inner furrow ; intermediate cotyloid cavi- ties widely open outwardly. The mesonotum without organs of stridula- tion. Prionoplus. White; Voy. Er. Terr,, Ins., p. 18. Face between the antennae hollowed out ; mandibles shortish, strong, angulated ; trophi prominent, somewhat clubbed at the end ; eyes large, separated both above and below by a rather narrow division ; antenna with the first joint strong, short and thickest at the end, second very small and somewhat cup-shaped, next eight with a spine at the end, third joint the longest, the others gradually shorter, terminal joint blunt- ish at the end, last joints somewhat flattened ; thorax short, transverse, not nearly so wide as the elytra, sides with a strongish spine about the middle, spine angulated at the base ; sides of scutellum nearly parallel, abruptly rounded at the end, a smoothish ridge down the middle ; elytra longish, rounded at the end and narrowest there, margin slightly turned up ; femora with two spines at the end, tibiae with three spines, two shorter on the inside at the end and a longer one on the outside. 991. P. reticulariS, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 19. Pitchy- brown, margins of abdominal segments beneath paler ; elytra margined and of a lighter colour, with three longitudinal veins springing from the base and connected by yellowish nervures, forming irregular reticula- tions, not corresponding on each elytron, the elytra have a short spine at the end close to the suture ; the head, thorax, and general surface of the elytra irregularly punctured and vermiculated, thorax covered with many short wool-like hairs, which give it a brownish hue. a longer tuft on each side behind. Length, I4f-i9 lines. I have found a few examples at Tairua and Whangarei, and believe it occurs throughout New Zealand ; as I was fortunate enough to find some of the larvae and pupae in a log at Whangarei, I have given a full description of them in volume xi. of the Transactions of the New Zea- land Institute. Ochrocydus. Pascoe ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,Jany., 1876. Caput breve. Oculi permagni, subtenuiter granulati; epistoma dis- tincta; labrum parvum; labium membranaceum, bifidum; maxilla lobo interiore triangulari. Palpi elongati, omnes fere sequales. Antenna ($) corpore longiores, i2-articulatae, articulo basali mediocri, obconico, OF NEW ZEALAND. 567 tertio paulo breviore, cseteris (ultimo excepto breviusculo) parum longi- oribus, subsequalibus, unilateraliter dilatatis ; ( ^ ) corpore breviores, n-articulatse. Pro thorax transversus, depressus, muticus. Elytra pro- thorace latiora, elongata, subparallela. Pedes tenuati, elongati ; femora linearia ; tibia posticse flexuosae exceptse, rectae, apice bispinosae ; coxa anticse transversse. Prosternum elevatum, postice rotundatum. Abdo- men molle Isevigatum. The only exponent of this genus retains the name of Aphanasium australe, Boisd., in the British Museum, and as such was referred by Mr. White to the Prionida. It is probable that Lacordaire, had he known it, would have placed it in his Monodesmides. I do so now with some hesitation in consequence of the absence of the lateral ridges separating the pronotum from the sides of the prothorax, and the pre- sence of the inner maxillary lobe. 992. O. Imttoni, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,Jany., 1876. A. fulvescens, elytris nitide testaceis ; capite prothoraceque sat sparsim, pec- tore dense, villosis ; prothorace angulo antico rotundato, lateribus sub- parallelis ; elytris sat confertim punctatis, apicibus ad suturam spinosis ; pedibus tenuiter pilosis ; tarsis intermediis et posticis articulo primo quam secundo longiore; segmento ultimo abdominis in fcemina solum detecto. Long. ( extremely variable, from brown with a scarcely perceptible brassy tinge to dull tawny or pale testaceous. Long., 2-2f lin. Auckland. Mr. Lawson has sent home a very large number of this small variable species. White's description (?) of his X. parvulus consists of the following : — " Testaceous, covered with a greyish pubescence ; base of elytra with several dots and four rows of small punctures in two lines, extending to the middle of elytra." No size is given ; and the description applies equally well to our X. agrotus. NOTE. — In descriptions, I consider it indispensable to indicate size, and, in cases where a genus comprises many species, it should be clearly shown wherein one differs from another ; as neither of these conditions has been complied with in the case of White's X. parvulus, I consider it advantageous to erase the name from our list and let it drop into obli- vion. I regret this, yet I see no use whatever in retaining the name ot a species which cannot be identified, and the remark would apply equally well to many of the species named — I can hardly say, described — by Fabricius, who, however, wrote at a time when brevity was deemed, perhaps, of primary importance. OF NEW ZEALAND. 597 1042. X. segrotUS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1874. X. elongatus, angustus, omnino fulvo-testaceus, subtiliter griseo-pubescens ; elytris, M. apice dehiscentibus, siflgulatim prolongatis, perparum divart- catis ; F. acute conjunctim rotundatis. Long., 2j-2f lin. Similar in form to X. nanus, but always of a tawny testaceous colour, with fine scant grey pubescence, arranged more or less in lines on the elytra. The antennce are not ringed with dark colour, but pallid like the rest of the body, or at most a little browner at the extreme tips of some of the joints. The elytra are relatively much longer, and are narrowed and prolonged towards their apices ; in the male strongly dehiscent at the suture ; they are a little wider at the base than the base of the thorax, and have the usual lineated punctation from the base to the middle. The sutural stria is deeply sunk. Auckland, six examples (Mr. Lawson) ; Christchurch (Mr. Fereday), three examples. NOTE. — I think the species may be found in most places, I found it wherever I collected. The punctation at the base of the elytra varies considerably. In some specimens there are only two simple rows of punctures ; but in others there are two or three rows, each composed of a large number of punctures, arranged often without order. The differ- ence is not sexual, but the two varieties are strongly pronounced. 1043. X. pUlchellUS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1874. X. nano proxime affinis, at differt elytris magis ellipticis fusco fasciatis, cor- pore subtus dense cinereo-tomentoso. Parvus, nigro-cupreus, aluta- ceus, pube grisea vestitus ; elytris ad humeros angustis, regulariter ellipticis, apice conjunctim subacute rotundatis, plagis fuscis magnis duabus fasciiformibus, altera pone medium, altera apicali. Long., 2.\ lin. Closely resembling X. nanus, but the elytra decidedly more elliptical in form — i.e., narrower at the shoulders and more regularly rounded on the sides, the apex being jointly rounded; the surface is of the coppery- black or dark-drown of the full-coloured examples of X. nanus; and the grey pubescence is spotty in the same way on the elytra, but the dark patches lie in two places, forming irregular broad fasciae, one at the middle and the other at the apex. The antenna are rather more slender, and have a larger portion of the apices of the joints pitchy-black. Beneath, the insect is more densely clothed with grey pubescence. Christchurch (Mr. Fereday) ; one example. 1044. X. SCiSSicauda, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1874. X. elongato-ellipticus, castaneo-fuscus, griseo-pubescens ; thorace medio utrinque dilatato-tumido, supra sulcis duobus transversis fortiter impressis, alteroque dorsali, basi subtiliter transversim multistrigoso ; elytris hume- ris paululum productis, obliquis, postice gradatim attenuatis, apice dehis- centibus ibique sutura emarginata, supra fere ad apicem lineatim punc- tatis, costulisque utrinque tribus. Long., 3^-4 lin. 598 COLEOPTERA This very distinct species may be recognised at once by the thorax — tumid, almost tubercular in the middle on each side, with the anterior and posterior transverse sulci deeply impressed and united in the middle by a longitudinal dorsal impressed line. The tubercle on each side is coarsely sculptured, and the basal surface is covered with a multitude of fine transverse stria?. The punctation of the elytra extends nearly to the apex, and is interrupted by three raised costae on each elytron ; the apex is tapering, and the suture widely gaping, having on each edge a curved sinuation. The sides and apex of the elytra have a few whitish bristles. The legs are concolorous ; the antenna have a speckled pubescence and are robust. Christchurch (Mr. Fereday) ; three examples. This species tends to connect Xylotoles with Tetrorea. 1045. X. bullatUS (Sharp, MS.) Bates; Ann. Mag.Nat. Hist., Aug., 1876. Elongates, sub-cylindricus, cinereo subtiliter sparsim, elytris macu- latim, vestitus ; antennis pedibusque testaceo-viridibus ; thorads medio convexo ; elytris basin versus punctatis, tuberculo utrinque centro-basali elongato valde elevato ; antennis infra sparsim setosis ; articulis apice fuscescentibus. Length, 2 lines. Tairua, near Auckland (Capt. Broun). More slender inform than the typical species of the genus ; the elytra have distinct shoulders, but are scarcely broader than the middle part of the thorax. The ashy vestiture appears to be very variable in pattern, in one of the specimens before me being arranged on the elytra in longi- tudinal rows of spots, and in another forming two ill-defined fasciae, one before the middle, oblique, and the other sub-apical, transverse. The centro-basal tubercles are prominent and smooth. NOTE. — I found two or three individuals at Whangarei Heads ; they are rather greener than those from Tairua. 1046. X. pictulus, Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., August, 1876. Angustus, sub-cylindricus, castaneus, nigro-plagiatus, nitidus, thoracis limbo maculisque utrinque elytrorum duabus albo-tomentosis ; elytris humeris omnino rotundatis, apice conjunctim rotundatis, basi punctatis ; femoribus tibiisque basi albo-testaceis. Long., i j lin. Tairua, near Auckland (Captain Broun). A small and very distinct species. Integument glabrous, shining castaneous with black clouds on disc of thorax, and in the middle, and towards the apex of the elytra ; scattered white tomentum clothes the sides of the thorax and forms three streaks on the elytra, namely, two elongate at the base, and one curved towards the apex. The body is slightly convex, but the base of the elytra is much depressed. The elytra are not wider than the thorax, and the shoulders are rounded off; the base has a few punctures, and there is a line of the same on each side extending beyond the middle. The antenna are half as long again as the body, and reddish-testaceous. The legs are pale-testaceous, with the club of the femora blackish, and the apex of the tibiae dusky. OF NEW ZEALAND. 599 X. COStatUS, Pascoe; Ann. Nat. Hist., Septr., 1875. X. elongatus, fusco-metallicus, antennis pedibusque castaneis, subtilissime tomentosis ; illis articulis basi plerumque pallidioribus ; capite prothoraceque Isevi- gatis, hoc in medio tenuiter corrugate ; scutello semicircular!, griseo- pubescenti ; elytris oblongo-obovatis ; apicibus rotundatis, singulis fortiter quinquecostatis, costis duabus exterioribus basi conjunctis, inter- stitiis sparsim impresso-punctatis ; corpore infra subtiliter punctulato ; abdomine segmentis quatuor basalibus utrinque macula grisea pilosa notatis. Long., 71-9 lin. Pitt's Island. What, from its narrower abdomen, I take to be the male, has shorter elytra, less drawn out at the apex than the female ; the antennae are about the same length — a little shorter than the body in both. This fine species, which at first sight might be taken to be generically distinct from Xylotoles, was found by Mr. Travers on Pitt's Island, one of the Chatham group. X. trayersii, Pascoe; Ann. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. X. anguste, ellipticus, nigro-viridis, nitidus, antennis pedibusque ferrugineis, sub- tiliter pubescens ; prothorace laevigato, subtilissime sparse punctate ; scutello transverse, sat dense ochraceo-piloso ; elytris basi prothoracis vix latioribus, subcarinatis, dimidio basali solo parce impresso-punctatis, apicibus rotundatis ; antennis sub-annulatis. Long., 3! lin. Chatham Islands. This species lies between X. costatus and X. nudus in its characters ; the elytra carinated as in the former, but in a much slighter degree, and narrower as in the latter. It was found, with many other interesting species, in the Chatham Islands, b) Mr. H. H. Travers. Microlamia. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., August, 1874. Gen. Xylotoli afrine ; differt antennis articulis brevibus, primo basi extus haud subito dilatato, femoribusque fortiter tumido-clavatis. Corpus minimum, longe hirsutum ; elytris quam corpore anteriore haud longiore. Elytra basi transverse depressa, humeris rotundatis. Thorax magnus, lateribus tumidis. Mesosternum brevissimum. Pro- et mesosterna inter coxas latissima, plana. 1047. M. pygmsea, Bates ;^ Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., August, 1874. M. elongato-ovata, rufo-castanea nitida, antennis pedibusque pallidioribus, illis undique pilosis ; capite punctato; thorace lateribus grossissime punc- tatis, disco laevissimo, sine linea dorsali, basi et apice transversim strigoso ; elytris sparsim, basi densius punctatis, apice sub-abrupte declivibus. Long., ij lin. 600 COLEOPTERA This curious and minute Longicorn in the proportions of its body resembles the genus Deucalion rather than Xylotoles ; but the thorax is unarmed at the sides. The basal joint of the antennae forms a pyriform club, as in the genus Blax. Its chief peculiarities reside in the great width of the pro- and mesosterna between the coxae, and in the very thick clavate thighs, also in the robust filiform antennae, — not ciliated, but hairy on all sides, and with rather short joints, the third and fourth not much longer than the rest. Auckland (Mr. Lawson) ; one example. NOTE. — I found this species on Phormium tenax at Tairua. I believe it affects the coast. Somatidia. Syst. Ceramb,p. 39. (Thomson). Gen. Parmena affine ; differt thorace haud armato, femoribusque fortiter clavatis basi pedunculatis. Corpus ovatum, grosse punctatum. Caput inter antennas haud concavum. Antenna filiformes, ciliatse ; scapo ovato, articulo tertio cseteris paulo longioribus. Prosternum inter coxas arcuatum. Mesosternum oblongum, declive. Epimerz mesotho- racica obliqua, acetabula haud attingentia. Tibia intermedia extus emarginatse. Ungues divaricati. 1048. S. (Parmena) antarctica, White. Thorax thickly punctured ; base, sides, and sutural margin of elytra punctured, on each elytron are two small tufts of hair placed longitudinally ; the whole of the insect is clothed with a greyish pubescence, amongst which are some longer and stiffer hairs ; across the middle of each elytron is a triangular black spot extending to the posterior of the tufts, a large triangular mark common to each elytron at the tip ; antenna and tibia banded with brown. NOTE. — The thorax is about as long as it is broad, with rounded 'sides ; the elytra are obovate, and rather wider than the thorax ; the head is coarsely but remotely punctured, and bears a longitudinal impressed line ; colour dark fuscous. Length, 2^-3 lines. 1049. S. assimilata, n.s. This species, in general outline and sculpture, is very similar to 6*. antarctica, so much so that, disregarding its different colour, I had at first sight imagined it to be merely a variety of that species. Head comparatively rather broad, distantly and indistinctly punctured, with an indistinctly impressed central line. Thorax moderately convex, about as long as broad, its sides rounded, and surface punctured. Scutellum triangular. Elytra obovate (but rather more acuminate than in S. antarctica), with a triangular fuscous fascia near the middle, and an oblong apical patch of the same colour ; there are two small tufts and an elongate humeral mark, fuscous, on each ; the punctation is finer and closer than in White's species. The OF NEW ZEALAND. 6oi body is reddish, the colour partially concealed by the yellowish pubes- cence ; antenna? and legs con-colorous. Length, 2^ lines. Tairua. 1050. S. terrestre, n.s. Colour fuscous. Head punctate, with an indistinctly impressed line on the vertex. Thorax convex, rather longer than broad, with rounded sides, and considerably contracted towards the base ; its surface is irregularly but not coarsely punctured, and clothed with fine grey pubescence. Scutellum small. Elytra oviform, convex, widest near the posterior femora, the base of the same width as that of the prothorax, humeral angles obsolete ; the surface is almost smooth, the suture distinctly depressed in front, there are a few punctures near the base, a line of punctures on each side of the suture, and a few others, not very obvious however, near the margins ; their clothing consists of dark grey and pale yellow pubescence, the latter colour predominating along the side margins and appearing as a broad indistinct fascia near the middle and another near the apex. The antenna and legs, which are of the orthodox form, are of a rufo-testaceous colour, the lower part of the tibia being paler than the other portions. This species is intermediate in form between S. antarctica and S. ptinoides ; it is not so broad as the former, nor quite so narrow near the junction of the prothorax and elytra as in the latter species. Length, 3 lines. I found my unique example under a stone on Mount Manaia, Whangarei Heads. 1051. S. ptinoides, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1874. S. cupreo-fusca, fulvo-griseo pubescens, setosa; thorace ovato, crebre grosse punctate ; elytris a medio usque ad basin fortiter angustatis humeris nullis, macula utrinque exteriore basali, fascia mediana macu- laque apicali suturali nigris, penicillis nullis ; antennis et pedibus rufes- centibus. Long., i \-2 \ lines. Auckland (Mr. Lawson) ; • four examples. The fourth joint of the antennae is very short. NOTE. — I found this species amongst vegetable rubbish in the Domain, at Auckland ; and, under similar circumstances, at Whangarei Heads. 1052. S. angUSta, n.s. Colour rufo-fuscous. The form of the head is peculiar; the vertex, owing to the antennal orbits being pro- minent and continued towards each other as a rather sharply-defined elevation, has the appearance of being depressed, whilst the frontal portion is abruptly deflexed ; the vertex is black, the front, which is punctate, is reddish-brown. The thorax is convex, oviform, rather closely punctured, and sparingly clothed with yellow pubescence. Scutel- lum sub-triangular. Elytra elongate-oval, convex, and somewhat un- even ; each elytron bears four distinct, tufted tubercles, the two nearest D iv 602 COLEOPTERA the suture the largest, the other two are placed beyond these and nearer to the base ; the two anterior tubercles are elongate, being pro- longed towards the base ; the surface of the elytra is more closely and as coarsely punctured as that of the two first described species, but the punctation is more distinctly arranged in rows. The antenna are reddish, pubescent, and with the fourth joint rather long. The femora and basal portion of the tibia are shining piceous, the tarsi and apical portion of the tibise rather clear yellow, with a piceous spot near the extremity of the tibiae. This species is obviously narrower, proportionally, than any of the preceding. Length, 2f lines. I found one specimen at the Cemetery Gully, Auckland. I053- S. pictipes, n.s. Elliptical, convex, obscure-bronze in colour, antenna? reddish-testaceous with some of the joints a little infus- cate, middle of the femora piceous, their extremities reddish, tibise, tarsi, and palpi yellowish, the former spotted with brown. The antenna are robust, as long as the body, their third and fourth joints elongate, each about twice the length of the fifth. The head bears a few coarse punctures ; the thorax is oval, not greatly contracted behind, very coarsely and closely punctured, the punctation becoming a little less coarse towards the sides ; the elytra are oviform, narrowed in front to the width of the thorax, and somewhat pointed behind ; they have a/ew small punctures disposed in rows, and a large humeral space on each distinctly granulated, and they bear a few long erect hairs, and indistinct patches of very fine greyish pubescence. Length, 2 lines; greatest breadth, £. A little larger and much broader than S. ptinoides, the bases of the thorax and elytra less contracted, the thorax more coarsely sculptured, and the fourth antennal joint very much longer. I found one example at Whangarei Heads, yesterday (October 4, 1878.) » 1054. S. longipes, Sharp; Ent. Mpn. Mag., Sept., 1878, /. 82. $ Sat elongata, fusco griseoque minus Isete variegata, elytris versus apicem dilutioribus et plaga communi scutiformi fusca, setis erectis nullis, tuberculis sex minutis, setosis ; prothorace sat elongato, anterius minus punctato, punctis vix ad medium extensis. Long., 8 mm. ; lat, 3^ mm. The male of this species, though rather similar at first sight to that sex of Parmena antarctica, White fGen. Somatidia, Bates), is abundantly distinct ; it is larger and especially more elongate, and has the legs much more developed, they are much longer, and the thighs are more clavate, the punctation of the thorax and elytra is much less, and each elytron has three minute tubercles instead of two. The colouration of the two species seems very similar, except that S. longipes will probably prove the less conspicuously variegated. The discovery of this species is due to Professor Hutton, who recently sent me a single specimen, which was found in Otago. OF NEW ZEALAND. 603 1055. S. diversa, n.s. Rather dull, very dark coppery-brown, pubescent. Head distinctly punctate. Prothorax about as long as broad, obtusely dilated laterally, contracted towards the base, moderately convex and coarsely punctured, with a large oviform impression extend- ing from the apex to beyond the middle defined by an indistinct carina, also punctate. Elytra convex, oval, broader than the thorax, moderately narrowed in front j the basal margin is somewhat elevated and thickened, so as to protrude a little beyond the base of the prothorax ; they have several rows of punctures which are continued almost to the apices ; their fine grey pubescence is unevenly distributed, thus giving them a rather mottled appearance, and, in addition, there are many long, erect, fuscous, hair-like bristles scattered over the surface. The antenna are variegated, the predominating colour being infus- cate-red ; their third and fourth joints are elongate, the latter, however, being the shorter. The legs also vary in colouration, two-thirds of the tibia and all the tarsus are yellow. Allied to S. pictipes but broader ; the peculiar mark on the thorax and incrassated base of the elytra will prevent this species from being confounded with any other. Length, 2! lines ; breadth, ii. Described from one specimen found at Parua, near Whangarei. 1056. S- nitida, n.s. Body of a glossy, reddish coppery-brown, and very sparsely pubescent. Head with a few rather fine punctures. Prothorax convex, a little longer than broad, oviform, but gradually narrowed posteriorly, and irregularly and rather distantly punctured. Elytra convex, oviform, widest behind, gradually but very obviously narrowed towards the base, which equals that of the prothorax ; each elytron has a sub-sutural row of punctures extending to near the apex, but having a few others inter- posed between that row and the suture, there are other punctures beyond almost arranged in rows but scarcely attaining the middle ; there are two irregularly formed patches of fine yellow pubescence on each, one in front, the other behind the posterior thigh, and some small indistinct grey spots, the entire surface, however, like that of the thorax, appears rather nude. The legs are variegated as in the preceding species; the antennae also are of different colours, with their third joint very long, nearly twice the length of the fourth. Intermediate in form between S. angusta and S. terrestre, but easily recognised by the above characters. Length, 3 lines ; breadth, i J. I found two individuals, one broken, at Parua. Stenellipsis. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., August, 1874. Corpus angustum, ellipticum, convexum, subtile tomentosum, laeve. Caput exsertum, inter antennas modice late concavum, fronte quadrata. Palpi subelongati, robusti, articulis ultimis fusiformibus. Thorax trans- 604 COLEOPTERA versus, antice et postice constrictus, medio convexo, lateribus tumidis, inermibus. Elytra convexa, prope basin transversim depressa, apice obtuse rotundata, fere truncata ; stria suturali solum impressa, versus basin abbreviata. Acetabula antica et intermedia extus clausa. Pro- sternum inter coxas vix arcuatum, angustissimum, apice dilatatum ; mesosternum oblongum, vix declive. Mesothorax. paululum abbreviatus. Pedes elongati ; coxa, magnae, globosse ; femora fortiter clavata ; tibia intermediae extus leviter emarginatae ; tarsi vix elongati, articulo primo caeteris subeequali ; ungues divaricati. Antenna corpore triente longiores, graciles, sparsim ciliatae; articulo primo basi extus subito sed modice dilatato, caeteris elongatis a tertio gradatim brevioribus. This genus has many of the peculiar characters of Xylotoles, and is evidently allied to it ; but its facies is very different, resembling that of many Acanthorinincz (e.g., Driopea). The metathorax, without being conspicuously abbreviated as in the Dorcadionina, is so much shortened that the distance between the middle and posterior coxae is somewhat less than that between the anterior and the middle. The prosternum, also, although very narrow between the coxse, is nearly plane, as in Xylotoles. The head is of precisely the same shape. I057- S. (Xylotoles) bimaculata, White:; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 22. The head bears a smooth, continuous, dorsal line, and fine pallid pubescence. Thorax rather transverse, convex, rather broader in front than behind," dilated laterally near the middle, transversely de- pressed anteriorly, constricted and depressed near the base ; the disc is of a shining coppery-brown colour, the rest is clothed with scattered pale griseous tomentum. The elytra are convex, sub-ovate, their shoulders obliquely, the apices individually, rounded ; there is a trans- verse depression near the base, and in front of this, on each, an obtuse elevation, and each has a sharply-defined sutural line extending from the apex to the frontal depression ; the ground-colour is fuscous, scarcely perceptible, however, on account of the superincumbent pubescence ; the variations consist of a large, almost round, pallid spot, on each elytron near the outer margin of the depressed part, and several irregularly formed, confluent patches extending from the hind leg to the apex. The antennae, and legs are nearly of the same colour as the body, except the basal portion of the thigh which is paler ; they are finely pubescent. Such is the typical form ; varieties exist, differing in colouration; the legs sometimes being pale rufous. Length, 2^-3 lines. The above has been substituted for Mr. White's description. The insect frequents the foliage of Coriaria sarmentosa, but does not confine itself exclusively to that shrub. 1058. S. (Xylotoles) graciliS, White; Voy.Er.Terr.,Ins.,p.22. This species in its general outline differs considerably from the preceding one ; the thorax is relatively longer and narrower, and the elytra more cylindrical. The thorax is tumid laterally, and somewhat depressed transversely in front and behind, so that the disc seems elevated ; the surface is not OF NEW ZEALAND. 605 visibly punctured, and is clothed with fine whitish-grey hairs. The elytra are rather elongate, with not very prominent shoulders, and taper a little towards the apex, which is obtusely rounded (singly) ; there is. on each, a slight basal elevation, and behind this a moderate, transverse depression, not appreciably affecting the sutural region ; each elytron bears an impressed sutural line not reaching the base, and a few punc- tures in front ; the ground-colour is partially concealed by the clothing, which is rather dense and variegated, consisting of pale-grey and fuscous hairs; the latter predominates as a- broad, medial, curved fascia, two quadrate basal, two elongate apical, and many smaller, spots distributed over their surface. The colour is not constant, in some examples it is reddish, and in others the markings are not well-defined. Length, 3 lines. The above description is from specimens which I collected at Auck- land, Tairua, and Whangarei. 1059. S. latipennis, Bates / Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. 6". latior, elytris oblongo-ovatis, ad humeros thoracis basi fere duplo latioribus. Chalybeo-nigra, subtiliter cinereo-pubescens, antennis (scapo excepto) tibiisque basi et unguibus castaneis ; thorace breviore, medio rotundato, Isevi ; elytris cinereis, guttis majoribus rotundis lineatim ordi- natis, ad basin, in medio et versus apicem in plagas aggregatis. Long., 3 lin. A true Stenellipsis, although differing from its congeners by the broader shoulders of the elytra; the latter have an obtuse elevation near the scutellum and a few punctures arranged in rows ; with this exception the body is smooth and clothed with very fine laid pile, as in the other species. Auckland (Mr. Lawson) ; one example. NOTE. — The species occurs sparingly at Tairua and Whangarei, and is, like the others, somewhat variable. 1060. S. pumila, Pascoe\ Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1876. S. subparallela, ferruginea, tenuiter pubescens : capite nigro, fronte planata ; tuberibus antenniferis brevissimis ; antennis corpore longioribus, articulis tertio quartoque elongatis, sequalibus ; prothorace transverso, utrinque valde tumido, subtiliter punctato ; elytris parallelis, irregulariter punc- tatis, linea nigra obscura arcuata a basi usque ad marginem exteriorem postice terminata, notatis ; femoribus valde clavatis ; tarsi's articulo pen- ultimo anguste bilobo. Long., i J lin. Waikato (Capt. Hutton). This is very different from the species described by Mr. Bates ; it may be regarded as an aberrant form. Psilocnseia. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. Gen. Xylotoli affine, sed corpore lineari, et metasterno haud abbre- viate. Linearis, subdepressa. Antenna corpore paulo longiores ; arti- 606 COLEOPTERA culo primo bast extus subito dilatato, tertio et quarto cseteris multo longi- oribus. Caput exsertum, inter antennas vix concavum. Thorax fere cylindricus, inermis. Elytra humeris valde obliquis, apice singulatim rotundata. Prosternum inter coxas ut in Xylotoli planum, apice fortiter dilatatum. Acetabula antica extus baud angulata ; intermedia extus clausa. Femora gradatim incrassata. Tibia intermedise extus emargi- natae. Ungues divaricati. This genus partakes of the character of Xylotoles and Tetrorea, and is equally allied to both these genera, which have been placed by Lacor- daire in two widely separated sub-families. 1061. P. lineariS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. P. linearis, pube adpressa cinerea vestita ; elytris plaga utrinque laterali fusca, interdum obsoleta, basi sparsim lineatim punctatis, stria suturali fortiter impressa. Long., 21-3! lin. The ground-colour, visible only on portions of the thorax and head and in abraded parts, is of the same coppery-brown as prevails in the genus Xylotoles ; the head is of precisely similar form. The transverse impressions of the thorax are only vaguely marked ; the fuscous lateral streak on each elytron is generally varied with grey spots, and is some- times reduced to a few dark lineated spots, or disappears altogether ; the legs and antennae are partly reddish-testaceous ; the pubescence of the thorax is somewhat lineated and denser on the sides. Auckland. Mr. Lawson has sent home a very large number of specimens. NOTE. — This is, perhaps, our most common beetle; I found it at Tairua and Whangarei, as well as at Auckland. 1062. P. brouni (Sharp, MS.), Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., August, 1876. Latior, sublinearis, supra depressa; cinerea, subtus et elytrorum lateribus atro-fuscis ; thorace medio dilatato, elytris apice singulatim subacuminatis. Long., 3 lin. Tairua, near Auckland (Capt. Broun). Rather larger and broader than P. linearis ; the thorax especially differing in being somewhat abruptly dilated in the middle. The elytra are considerably depressed behind the scutellar region, and at the apex are singly subacuminate, or, in other words, briefly and very obliquely truncated from the suture outwards. The upper edge of the dark fus- cous lateral streak is very flexuous, and much darker in colour than the rest of the streak. The antennae are palish-testaceous, speckled with fuscous, and are ciliated beneath. Spilotrogia. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., July, 1874. Gen. Stenellipsi affine, sed facies multo diversa. Cylindrica, subtilis- sime pubescens. Antenna, graciles, corpore duplo longiores, vix pubes- OF NEW ZEALAND. 607 centes ; scapo basi extus gradatim dilatato. Captit inter antennas con- cavum, fronte infra paulo angustata. Thorax cylindricus. Elytra cylindrica, basi thorace distincte latiora, humeris fere rectangulis, apice^ declivia obtuse rotundata, supra prope basin transversim depressa, stria suturali solum distincta. Pro- et mesosterna angusta, plana. Ccetera ut in Stenellipsi. Belongs to the same group as Stenellipsis, from which it differs in the mesosternum -between the coxse being nearly as narrow as the pro- sternum, and in the thorax and elytra being cylindrical ; the metathorax appears somewhat shortened, the distance between the anterior and middle coxse being no less than that between the middle and hind pair. 1063. S. maculata, Bates \ Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist, July, 1874. S. ochraceo-testacea, subnitida, capite thoracisque disco obscurioribus ; elytris castaneo-fusco maculatis, interdum plaga majore transversa communi pone medium. Long., iJ-2 lin. The maculation of the elytra is peculiar in this little Longicorn, as it is the derm and not the pubescence merely which is variegated in colour; the spots are very irregular, and lie chiefly near the suture, the yellow ground-colour prevailing on the sides. Auckland (Mr. Lawson). NOTE. — This species is tolerably common, and varies more in colour than its diagnosis indicates ; it is often of a very pale, almost white colour, without a trace of yellow. 1064. S. hilarula, n.s. Antenna rather short, yet a little longer than the body, testaceous, pubescent, with the fifth joint distinctly shorter than in S. maculata. The head is rather narrow, the antennal orbits somewhat approximated, the intervening space being very percep- tibly concave. The thorax is elongate, the sides a little dilated, and constricted near the base ; it is fuscous and bears many yellow hairs. Scutellum small. The elytra are pubescent, rather long, considerably wider at the base than elsewhere, and slightly incurved laterally ; each elytron bears six, or more, rows of punctures, the interval between every two rows indistinctly elevated ; the colour is bright fuscous, with indis- tinct basal, apical, and marginal patches, yellow, and a spot of white pubescence near the apex, as well as minor variegations. The legs are yellowish, the basal portion of the femora nearly a transparent white. Length, 2|- lines. I found one specimen only, at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. Eurychsena. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. Gen. Enicodi affinis, sed elytris M. haud prolongatis. Corpus parvum, sublineare, sericeo-pubescens. Caput subretractum, inter oculos latum, planum, ore (M.) latissimo, labro parvo quadrate, mandibulisque vix exsertis. Antenna corpore vix longiores, graciles, sparsim ciliata? ; 608 COLEOPTERA articulo prime subcylindrico, basi extus angustato, tertio et quarto modice elongatis. Thorax quadratus, inermis. Elytra apice singulatim rotundata, lateribus verticalibus ; dorso planato, stria suturali solum impresso. Pedes parum elongati ; femora clavata ; tibia intermedise extus emarginatse; tarsorum ungues divaricati. Metathorax nullomodo abbreviatus. Pro- et mesosterna inter coxas angusta sed plana. Acetabula antica et intermedia extus clausa. F. Capite antice baud dilatato, ore normali. Belongs to the same group as the curious New Caledonian Enicodes, but differs totally from that genus in fades and in the narrow pro- and mesosterna. The head of the male is very similar, the orbit of the eyes being abruptly salient, and the mouth, though narrow, extremely broad; the eyes are simply reniform, with the upper portion rather narrow. 1065. E. fragiliS, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. E. fusco-testacea, pube subtili olivaceo-cinerea vestita, antennis pedibusque olivaceo-testaceis ; thorace laBvi, antice et postice transversim leviter impresso; elytris basi thorace latioribus, humeris exstantibus, supra, basa excepta, punctulatis ; corpore subtus plus minusve rufo-testaceo. Long., 2^-3 lin. The elytra in the male taper a little towards the apex ; in fine, fresh examples they have a few dark brown spots and an oblique fascia of the same colour after the middle. Auckland (Mr. Lawson). NOTE. — This species also occurs at Tairua and Whangarei, on the tree-fern (Cyathea). 1066. E. feredayi, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. E. fragili similis, at differt colore obscuriore ; elytris fusco-submaculatis ; capite, corpore subtus, femoribus et tarsis nigro-fuscis ; antennarum articulis apice fusco-maculatis. Long., 2-J lin., F. Christchurch (Mr. Fereday) ; one example. 1067. E. acutula, n. s. Moderately convex and pubescent. The head is impressed longitudinally, and is distinctly broader than the thorax, which is a little constricted in front and behind. The elytra are elongate-obconical and sub-depressed; their shoulders are pro- minent, almost rectangular ; from thence they are gradually attenuated to the apices, which are rather acutely rounded (singly) with a not very close suture ; each elytron is a little depressed near the middle, and bears two ill-defined, discoidal lines ; the punctation is obvious, but does not extend to the apex, and is disposed almost in double and triple rows, between the suture, longitudinal lines and margins. The colour is somewhat variegated ; the scape of the antennae and the femora being greenish-testaceous, the antennae pale fuscous, the tibiae fulvo- testaceous, and the elytra pale, greyish-fuscous, the side margins of the thorax and elytra dark fuscous. Length, 3 lines. I obtained my unique specimen at Tairua. OF NEW ZEALAND. 609 Tetrorea. White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 21. Head notched between the antennae ; antenna with the fourth joint longest and slightly curved, each joint ciliated on the inside ; thorax short, rather longer than wide, with four tubercles ; two transverse in the middle, two larger, one on each side ; elytra elongated, at the base abruptly inserted, the shoulder angled, and between the shoulder and the suture there is a tubercle, end of elytra bluntish; legs with the femora very thick. 1068. T. Cilipes, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 21. Elytra at the base and on the margin punctured, a line of punctures close to the suture extending to the middle of the elytra, near which, on each side, is a small tuft of light-coloured hairs ; head and thorax with ochrey hairs ; antenna grey, sprinkled with brown ; base of elytra deep brown, with two streaks of yellowish hairs ; elytra yellowish-brown, on the sides spotted with blackish, near the apex is an oblique grey spot, sprinkled with black, the fore part margined with a curved line, white in front and ochrey behind ; under-side of abdomen dark grey, four of the segments with a yellow spot on each side ; tibia on each side near the base with two or three tufts of whitish hairs. Length, 6f~7 lines. NOTE. — Mr. White does not give its habitat. I have taken speci- mens at the island Motuihi, Tairua, and Whangarei, and received a pair from Capt. Hutton, which he had found on the west coast of Otago. Hybolasius. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., August, 1874. Gen. Hebesed affine. Corpus oblongum, tomentosum. Caput re- tractum, fronte quadratum. Antenna corpore paulo longiores, ciliatae ; scapo quam articulo tertio multo breviore, breviter clavato ; articulis terfio et quarto caeteris singulis multo longioribus, hoc paulo curvato. Thorax lateribus tuberculatis. Elytra apice rotundata, basi utrinque cristata. Pedes robusti ; femora clavata ; tibia gradatim dilatatse, inter- mediis vix emarginatis. This genus is founded on a common New Zealand insect, the Lamia crista of Fabricius, which White placed in the genus Pogonocherus. It agrees with Pogonocherus in many essential characters — such as the structure of the sterna, the form of the sockets of the anterior and middle coxae, and the divaricate claws ; but the antennae resemble much more closely those of Hebeseds and the allied genera, differing chiefly in the shorter and more regularly clavate scape. There is, however, scarcely any difference in the formulae given by Lacordaire of the two groups Hebeseddes and Pogonocherides, although he places them so widely apart. The genus is also closely allied to the Chilian (Ectropsis, placed by Lacordaire in the Exocentrides group. E iv 6lO COLEOPTERA 1069. H. (Camia) crista, Fdbr.; Syst. Entom., p. 170. Fab- ricius describes the basal tubercles of the elytra as tridentate ; but, as I have satisfied myself by examination of his type specimen in the Banksian collection, they are not toothed at all, but surmounted by a compressed pencil of hairs. This type is a large form of the species (3! lines), of tawny-brown colour, with the narrow black posterior fascia unaccompanied by a broader dark belt. Most of the examples I have seen from Auckland are smaller, about three lines, with much darker brown elytra, having the shoulders and an apical spot tawny, and a broad posterior blackish fascia, the anterior margin of which is black, margined again anteriorly with light tawny. But all connecting grada- tions occur, and I believe they form only one variable species. It may be known from its congeners by the elevated penicillated crests, the robust acute lateral thoracic tubercles, and the finely striated integu- ment of the thorax. — (Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., August, 1874,). 1070. H. lanipes, Sharp: Ent. Mon. Mag., Feby., 1877. Oblongus, nigricans, minus dense albido-vestitus, prothoracis tuberculis magnis ; elytris parce punctatis, tuberculis basalibus valde elevatis, acuminatis, nudis ; tibiis longius sed minus dense albido-setosis. Long., 7 mm. Basal joint of antenna thick, black ; third and following joints reddish, with their apices infuscate, their setae rather long and conspicu- ous. Head with the antennal elevations acute, the vertex deeply impressed, and more densely clothed with the nearly white pubescence than the other parts. Thorax with the lateral tubercles large and pointed, its pubescence scanty and easily removed, and the surface then without sculpture and nearly shining. Elytra rather elongate and narrow, with an irregularly distributed whitish down, and some upright black setae, and with distant coarsish punctures, which are quite obsolete before the apex, at their base with two strongly-elevated acute tubercles, which are destitute of pubescence. Legs rather long ; tibiae reddish towards the knees, elsewhere blackish, but somewhat variegated by the distribution of the whitish pubescence, the hairs on the inner sides of the four posterior tibiae remarkably long and fine. The acute bare tubercles of the elytra, and its little variegated whitish pubescence, easily distinguish it. Sent by Capt. Broun from Tairua. 1071. H. pedator. Bates (Sharp, MS.); Ent. Mon. Mag., Aug., 1876. Oblongus, fusco-piceus, macula laterali thoracis pone tuberculum, fasciaque mediana elytrorum cinereis ; antennis longe ciliatis ; thorace tuberculo magno conico laterali, alteris duobus disci minoribus ; elytris passim punctatis, punctisque nonnullis majoribus sparsis. Long. 3 lin., J $ . Tairua, near Auckland (Captain Broun). Differs from the typical species of the genus by its large, conical, thoracic, lateral tubercles not terminating in a spine. It may be readily distinguished by the rounded patch of light coloured tomentum on each side, covering the hinder part of the lateral tubercle, and extending OF NEW ZEALAND. 6ll towards the base. The dorsal thoracic tubercles are transversely placed and not much elevated. The elytra have large, obtuse, centro-basal tubercles ; they are variously spotted with ashy tomentum, which crm- denses about the middle and forms a fascia; the scattered large punctures or fovese about the disc and apex are a good distinguishing character. The antenna in the males are one-third longer than the body, clothed with long hairs beneath, dark pitchy in colour, with the third and fourth joints much elongated. 1072. H. wakefleldi, Bates; Ent. Mon. Mag., Aug., 1^6. Oblongus, breviter setosus, atro-fuscus, elytris ante medium cinereo- fasciatis, apicem versus fulvo-plagiatis ; thorace tuberculo conico laterali, alterisque duobus disci transversis ; antennis articulis basi pallide testaceis. Long. 3-3J lin. Canterbury (Mr. Wakefield). The thorax has a small and conical lateral tubercle, not terminating in a spine, and on its disc two small, glossy, transverse tubercles ; the sides are clothed with sparse cinereous pubescence. The elytra have distinct compressed centro-basal tubercles crested with bristles ; they are more densely clothed with pubescence than in H. pedator, so that the punctation is not conspicuous ; behind the scutellar region is a broad, cinereous fascia, followed by an interrupted black belt, behind which is a large fulvous patch on the suture, and the disc behind has two or three raised lines. The whole insect is clothed with long grey hairs, especially conspicuous on the legs. The antenna are ringed with pale testaceous, and their third and fourth joints are only moderately elongated. The species has much the appearance of a Pogonocherus, to which genus Hybolasius, as well as the Australian Hebesecis, is very closely allied. 1073. H. COncolor, n.s., Trans. N. Z. Inst., vol. ix., p. 374. This species has a rather more elongate outline than H. crista. Head and thorax with sparingly distributed pubescence. Thorax striate. Elytra coarsely punctured ; suture distinct ; penicillated crests of dark bright orange colour. The pubescence occurs in small patches of longish hairs irregularly disposed. The femora are more distinctly clavate and the tarsi more dilated than in H. crista. Colour, pitchy-red. Length, 3 lines. One specimen taken at Tairua. 1074. H. viridescens, Bates / Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. H. subdepressus, hirsutus, fuscus ; elytris herbaceo-viridibus, medio dorsi fulvescentibus, strigaque obliqua nigra ; thoracis tuberculis lateralibus magnis obtusis, dorso hand striato, medio trituberculato ; elytris cristis basalibus parvis vix penicillatis, costa marginali altera flexuosa dorsali obtusis. Long., 2^-2^ lin. Auckland (Mr. Lawson). 6 1 2 COLEOPTERA Distinguishable from H. crista at once by the small basal crests of the elytra, which have a minute pencil of hairs, sometimes absent ; the thorax has not the finely sculptured transverse striae of that species, and the lateral tubercles are not pointed. The elytra are depressed, coarsely and sparsely punctured, with a raised flexuous dorsal costa ; their colour is brassy-green, especially visible on the base and sides, the middle of the back being tawny with an oblique dusky belt, some- times absent. The antenna are much longer than the body, but of the same form and proportions as in H. crista, the cilia only being longer ; they are dull reddish, varied with dusky. 1075. H. promissus, n.s. Elongate^ sub-depressed, piceous. Antenna hispid, obscure-red, with the basal joint rather elongate ; the third and fourth joints very long, each twice as long as the fifth, which is longer than those which follow. Head closely and coarsely punctured, impressed down the middle ; eyes large and coarsely facetted. Thorax rather short, constricted behind, with obtuse lateral tubercles ; slightly narrowed anteriorly, and a little constricted in front of the lateral tubercles; its surface is uneven, closely punctate, with three small discoidal tubercles disposed in the form of a triangle ; it is almost nude. The elytra are elongate, with obtuse but prominent shoulders ; their sides are nearly straight, the apices divaricate, and rather acute ; each bears an obtuse, laterally compressed tubercle near the base, and an obtuse elongate elevation near the middle, the intervening space being rather depressed ; they are strongly punctured from base to apex, and are clothed with fine short pubescence, the palest being concentrated near the depressed parts, and there are a few white bristles distributed along the sides and behind, the surface bright. Scutellum broad. The legs are rather long, of an infuscate-red, and bear numerous white bristles and fine pubes- cence. Length, 3 lines. I found two specimens of this distinct form at Tairua ; the species, I think, is intermediate between H. lanipes and H. viridescens. 1076. H. Simplex, Bates; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist, Aug., 1874. H. gracilior, piceo-rufescens, sparsim griseo-pubescens ; elytris subcon- fertim punctatis, haud costatis, cristis basalibus fere obsoletis, parum convexis, haud penicillatis ; thorace angustiore, fere nudo, subtilissime et confertissime punctulato rugoso, tuberculis lateralibus conicis. Long., 2j lin. Auckland (Mr. Lawson) ; three examples. Much more slender than H. crista, and less convex ; distinguished also by the absence of penicillated crests, which are replaced by obtuse elevations. The general colour is pitchy or chestnut-red, lighter on the antennae, and darker on the under-sides of the body and femora and at the apices of the tibiae ; the thorax is minutely sculptured throughout, and has rudiments of three small discoidal tubercles ; the pubescence is very scant ; the antenna have the same form and proportions as in H. crista; and there can be little doubt of the near affinity of these two extreme species, notwithstanding the great difference in the elytral crests. OF NEW ZEALAND. 613 NOTE. — This is perhaps the most widely-distributed species of the genus, and, I think, affects the coast line. 1077. H. modestus, n.s. Body piceo-rufous, densely covered with yellowish and whitish grey hairs, the latter forming a broad angu- lated mark on the middle of each elytron ; antennae and legs and parts of the elytra with many erect, elongate, whitish hairs. Head densely but not coarsely granulated, and impressed along the middle. Antenna rather longer than the body, pubescent, not varie- gate, basal articulation moderately stout, third and fourth elongate and about equal, the latter attaining the posterior femur. Prothorax broader than long, obtusely dilated laterally behind the middle, transversely depressed near the base, its surface closely granulated. Elytra mode- rately long, broader than thorax, a little narrowed posteriorly ; their basal elevations obtuse, those near the middle elongate and not very conspicuous, their whole surface more or less punctured, least so behind. Allied to H. simplex but broader, with a shorter thorax. Length, 2^- lines ; breadth, f. Tairua. Two examples. 1078. H. variegatUS, n.s. Antenna stout, hispid ; basal joint pyriform, yellowish-brown; third of the same colour as the first, and nearly as long as the fifth ; fourth nearly twice as long as the third ; each of the following joints becomes a little shorter than its predecessor, and they, as well as the fourth, are of a pale obscure green colour. The head is rather short, with a broad muzzle ; antennal elevations con- spicuous, with the interval depressed, and a fine line down the centre ; it is densely covered with griseous pubescence ; the eyes are deeply emarginated, and coarsely granulated. The thorax is about as long as broad, dilated near the middle, yet scarcely tubercular, broader in front than behind ; there is a depressed transverse line near the apex, and another behind, so that these parts are somewhat constricted ; its disc is uneven, with four indistinct tubercles, two placed near the front, the others near the middle ; the surface is, apparently, impunctate, of dark fuscous colour, and closely covered with yellowish variegated pubes- cence. The elytra are moderately convex, with obtuse humeral angles ; each bears a rather obtuse basal tubercle, and a long elevation from the middle to behind the posterior femora; these give the elytra an obli- quely depressed aspect in front, the spaces beyond the central costse having a similar appearance; the punctation is remote, behind obsolete; the ground colour is obscure, pitchy-red, and their clothing consists of dense, variegated, fusco-griseous pubescence, the suture brown and white. The femora are incrassated, light-testaceous, and hispid ; the two front pairs of tibia are slightly, the posterior strongly, flexuose, none are much dilated apically, and all are of a pale green colour; the tarsi are rather slender, and of the same colour as the thighs. Length, 2\ lines. I found my unique specimen at Tairua ; the species, I think, should be placed at the head of the genus, the form denoting the affinity of this genus to Xylotoles. 614 COLEOPTERA 1079. H. cristatellUS, Bates; Ent. Mon. Mag., Aug., 1876. Minor, oblongus, longe setosus, fuscus, sparsim cinereo-pubescens, anten- nis pedibusque rufo-testaceis, illis articulis apice, his tibiis apice tarsisque nigris ; elytris tuberculo centro-basali penicillato. Long., iJ-2 lin. Canterbury (Mr. Wakefield). A small species \ moderately convex and clothed with long erect hairs, and irregular patches and spots of cinereous pubescence on a rufous-brown ground ; in many examples the elytra behind appear more rufous with indications of two black fasciae. The thorax is cylindrical, with small, conical, obtuse, lateral tubercles. The centro-basal tubercles are conspicuous, owing to the long pencil of hairs with which they are crested. The legs are pale rufo-testaceous, clouded on the femora, and with the apex of the tibiae and the tarsi black. The antennae are slightly longer than the body, the third and fourth joints considerably elongated, relatively ; pale testaceous, with the tips of the joints fuscous. 1080. H. belliCQSUS, n.s. Body infuscate-red ; antenna sparingly hispid, basal joint elongate-pyriform ; third and fourth very long ; fifth to eleventh decrease in size, these joints fuscous, first to fourth rufous. Head short and broad, distantly punctured and pubescent. Thorax about as long as broad, dilated laterally, but not distinctly tubercular, and constricted behind ; its surface is punctate, and densely clothed with griseous hairs. The elytra are moderately convex, scarcely^tuber- cular, shoulders prominent, their sides nearly straight to beyond the middle, apices divaricate and rounded ; they are coarsely sculptured to beyond the centre, but behind the punctation becomes indistinct ; they are clothed with griseous pubescence, which, being chiefly disposed along the sides and behind, leaves a broad nude line on each side of the suture as far as the hind legs, from which point these bare vittse diverge obliquely. Thighs inflated, tibiae straight and dilated at the apex, and sparingly clothed with white bristles. The male may be distinguished by its longer antennae and more elongate thorax. Length, i J lines. Of the fighting propensities of this small longicorn beetle, there can be no doubt ; I captured several specimens at Tairua, but all had been more or less mutilated. io8r. H. parvus, n.s. Body rather convex, infuscate-red, pilose. Antenna reddish, basal joint pyriform, third and fourth long. Head deeply grooved longitudinally. Thorax with prominent rounded sides, an impressed transverse line in front and behind, and uneven, but not distinctly tubercular disc; its surface is finely punctured. The elytra are uneven, without distinct elevations, though on a close examination the usual centro-basal tubercles may be discerned ; the shoulders are prominent, the sides a little rounded, the apices obtusely and divarica- ted ; they are closely and very coarsely punctured in front, more distantly so behind. The femora inflated, the tibiae dilated at the extremity. OF NEW ZEALAND. 615 Length, i-i£ line. Found at Tairua. Pcecilippe. Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.) Aug., 1874. Gen. Nicippcz et Disternce, prima facie simile, sed antennis basi baud approximatis, acetabulis intermediis fere clausis et elytris apice rotunda- tis. Caput ut in gen. Hybolasio, inter antennas concavum, fronte quadrata. Antenna corpore longiores, graciles, ciliatae ; articulo primo quam tertio multo breviore, clavato, basi extus magis angustato, tertio et quarto caeteris singulis multo longioribus. Thorax brevis, antice et postice transversim fortiter impressus, medio utrinque tuberculo forti acuto armatus. Elytra elongato-subtrigona, modice convexa, tubere utrinque basali elevato. Pro- et mesosterna inter coxas angusta. Aceta- bula antica extus angulata, intermedia fere clausa. Femora clavata ; tibia intermedia extus perparum emarginatee ; tarsi breves, articulo primo omnium breviter triangulari. Ungues divaricati. Although resembling the Australian Disternce, in general appearance, this genus differs much from them in structural characters and ap- proaches much more nearly Hybolasius, the form of the scape of the antennae being very nearly the same. The thorax, however, is much shorter, and has a far larger and more acute median spine. The apical ventral segment is much elongated and broadish at the apex in my single specimen ; but I suspect this is a sexual character, otherwise it would be a good structural distinction from Hybolasius. 1082. P. stictica, Bates ; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Aug., 1874. P. nigro-fusca, nitida, antennis pedibusque castaneis; thorace sparsim ochreo-pubescente, impunctato, tuberculis discoidalibus tribus parvis ; elytris apice obtuse rotundatis, grosse punctatis, punctis versus apicem spaFsioribus ; griseo maculatim pubescentibus, maculaque tomentosa ochracea reniformi utrinque ad trientem longitudinis ornatis. The close grey pubescence of the elytra is divided by the large punctures, producing a spotty appearance ; these large punctures are very dense near the base, but become confined to lines posteriorly, leaving smooth spaces, and as such extend to* the apex. Long., 4 lin. Auckland (Mr. Lawson) ; one specimen. NOTE. — I have taken several specimens of this species at Tairua ; it varies somewhat in colouration, some examples being a reddish rather than blackish-brown. 1083. P. flavipes, White ; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 21. Thorax much wider than long, with a strong somewhat recurved spine behind ; head and thorax with yellowish hairs, in some parts rather deeply punctate ; base of elytra punctate, in the middle of each a tubercular wart, elytra covered with close greyish hairs, amongst which are some short stiffish hairs of a darker colour ; four of the segments of abdomen beneath with four largish yellow marks on each on a black ground ; 6l6 COLEOPTERA basal joint of antenna and femora grey, with small black spots, other joints of antennae yellow at base and dusky at the tips ; tibia and tarsi yellowish. Length, 7 lines. New Zealand (Capt. Parry). JSfoTE. — I have not seen this insect. White called it Lamia (Amnis- cus ?) flavipes. I have placed it with Pcecilippe. Diastamerus. Redtenbacher ; Voy. Nov., Zool. Corpus breve, depressum. Frons parva, concava, tuberculis anten- nalibus fere nullis. Oculi reniformes, tenue granulati. Antenna distantes, corpore longiores, subtus fimbriatse, n -articulate, articulo primo leviter clavato, apice supermarginal, thoracis medium attingente. Mandibulce, parum prominentes, villosse, labro transverse, vix emarginato pro parte obtectse. Palpi breves, filiformes. Thorax transversus, lateribus utrinque bituberculatis. Scutellum transversum, apice rotun- datum. Elytra latitudine vix duplo longiora, depressa, humeris latis, rectangulis, apicem versus sensim angustata, apice conjunctim rotundata. Pedes breves, validi, anteriores basi distantes, acetabulis anticis rotunda- tis, femoribus clavatis. NOTE. — Mr. Bates adds : — " The intermediate tibiae are without notch, the claws divaricate, and the pro- and mesosterna broad and plane, with a declivity on their opposing extremities. The genus is very distinct, and approaches the Hebesecintz in its chief characters, with some resemblance to Ranova and Tetradia. 1084. D. tomentOSUS, Redten. ; Voy. Nov. Zool. Piceo-niger, dense albo-cinereo tomentosus, antennis, articulo primo excepto, tibiis- que testaceis, maculis duabus thoracis, tuberculis tribus basalibus in singulo elytra fasciisque quatuor longitudinalibus abdominis flavo tomentosis. Long., 6| x 3 lin. NOTE. — I found this species at Whangarei, and also received a specimen from Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., who obtained it at Wellington. Tympanopalpus. Redtenbacher ; Voy. Nov., Zool. Corpus elongatum, crassum, cylindricum. Frons verticalis, parva, antice angustata, tuberculis antennalibus magnis, approximatis et ex- trorsum curvatis. Oculi reniformes, parte inferiori multo majori tenue granulati. Antenna n-articulatse corporis longitudinis, articulo primo magno, cylindrico, thoracis medium attingente, apice distincte emargina- to, secundo brevissimo, tertio primo breviore et multo tenuiore, sequen- tibus filiformibus longitudine subaequalibus. Palpi articulo ultimo magno, breviter conico, apice recte truncato, tympaniformi. Thorax OF NEW ZEALAND. 617 longitudine latius, cylindricus, lateraliter in medio spina parva armatus. Scutellum parvum. semi-rotundatum. Elytra cylindrica, humeris rectan- gulis, prominentibus, thorace multo latiora, latitudine vix duplo longiora, apice parum singulatim emarginata. Pedes breves, validi. Acetabula antica extus angulata. 1085. T. dorsaliS, Redten. ; Voy. Nov., Zool. Niger, tomento cinereo dense obtectus, elytris basi granulatis plaga communi, oblonga, atro-holosericea, antice et ante apicem albo-maculata. Long., 12x4! lm- FAMILY— PHYTOPHAGA. Head moderate, rounded, rarely oblong and produced in the form of an obtuse muzzle, free, or more or less immersed in the prothorax. Epistome distinct, or otherwise. Labrum always perceptible, transversal. Mandibles ordinarily robust, short, dentate, seldom simple. Maxilla not much developed, terminated by two lobes ; the inner simple ; the external slender, frequently bi-articulate and palpiform ; their feelers four-jointed, and, in general, filiform. Under-lip without apparent under- mentum, often transversal and very short ; with a tongue composed of many pieces, often small, sub-quadrangular, entire, and coriaceous, seldom much developed, membraneous and bilobed ; with tri-articulate labial palpi. Eyes small, finely granulated, frequently sinuated or emarginated at their inner margin. Antenna inserted at the front and inner margins of the eyes among the majority, on the forehead, or even on the vertex in some groups ; widely separated at the base, or more or less convergent ; sometimes filiform, sometimes slightly and gradually incrassated towards their extremity ; rarely as long as the body ; consisting of eleven joints, with a twelfth joint or appendage in a large number, others having a less number, with ten, nine, eight, and even four. Pronotum variable. Elytra greatly developed and completely covering the hind-body, very rarely abbreviated and exposing a portion of the abdomen. Prosternum and mesosternum very variable in form. Abdomen underneath with five arcs or segments. Legs moderate or small, concealed under the body, seldom much developed and exposed ; posterior femora often incrassated ; tibia simple, not dentate externally ; tarsi sub-pentamerous, the three basal joints broad, furnished below with close hairs forming brush-like soles ; claw joint appendiculate at its base ; claws of variable structure. Group— CRYPTOCEPHALIDJE. Head, in general, moderate, more or less immersed in the prothorax, occasionally beyond the eyes and invisible from above, sometimes as far as the hind margin of these organs only; the mouth directed perpendicularly downwards, or even inflexed; the forehead plane or very slightly convex, of almost circular form. Epistome usually confounded with the forehead, its front margin truncated or slightly F iv 6 I 8 COLEOPTERA hollowed. Labrum always distinct, transversal, attenuated; its lateral margins rounded; the anterior margin thickened, straight, or emarginate. Mandibles moderate, rarely very prominent, sub-trigonal ; their external face convex, the internal concave ; extremity rather broad, and more or less dentate. Maxilla with two unarmed lobes, ciliated ; the inner the shorter and wider; the external elongate, slender, almost bi-articulate; palpi filiform, four-jointed ; the first short, second and third slightly obconical ; the fourth elongate or equal to the preceding, attenuated towards the apex, not truncated, sometimes obtuse, occasionally acute. Under-lip indistinct. Mentum transversal, rounded or hollowed anteriorly. Ligula small, corneous, emarginate at its free edge ; with tri-articulate feelers, the first joint short, second and third long, sub-equal, of the same form as the maxillary. Eyes rather large, slightly convex, reniform, emarginated inwardly; the hollow more or less profound, triangular, or like the segment of a circle ; they are very rarely rounded, nearly entire, or simply sinuated inwardly. Antenna distant from each other, inserted near the lower part of the inner margin of the eyes ; formed of eleven joints, with a more or less perceptible false joint of variable length ; sometimes slender, filiform, sub-clavate. sometimes with the terminal joints dilated and forming an elongate club sub-dentate inwardly. Prothorax invariably transversal, more or less convex, sometimes bulging on its discoidal part, the sides strongly inflexed towards the anterior angles ; anterior margin sub- truncate; sides straight, sub-rounded, or oblique; the base often denticulate, emarginate or bi-sinuate ; with a median lobe, sometimes very large, sometimes nearly obsolete, entire, rounded or truncated, bifid or dentate ; the posterior angles sometimes acute, prolonged, and more or less embracing the base of the elytra, sometimes straight or obtuse. Scutellum visible, very rarely indistinct, plane or elevated towards the summit, sometimes nearly vertical ; of extremely variable form. Elytra oblong, sub-cylindrical, shorter than the body, their lateral margins parallel or converging posteriorly ; shoulders more or less prominent ; their surface irregularly punctate, or punctured in rows. Prosternum always much developed, and separating, more or less, the front coxae ; episterna rather large, triangular, touching the front angles of the pronotum ; epimera indistinct, prolonged from the coxae, and closing the cotyloid cavities. Mesosternum transverse or oblong. Metasternum longer than the pro- and meso-sterna united ; its episterna confounded with the epimera and forming a rather large lamelle. Abdomen with five segments, the first and fifth most developed, the intermediate narrowed in the middle ; the third and fourth sometimes soldered to the last, with their sutures more or less obliterated ; the pygidium always more or less exposed. Legs moderate, the front and intermediate moderately and equally distant from the median line; the posterior a little more remote, one from the other. Coxa of the four front legs sub-globose, the posterior a little transversal. Femora slightly swollen in the middle, the anterior sometimes much developed. Tibia slender, straight, or slightly arcuated at the base, sometimes almost dilated towards their extremity. Tarsi presenting few modifi- cations ; their claws simple or appendiculate. OF NEW ZEALAND. 619 Arnomus. Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., October, 1876. Coxa anteriores distantes. Antenna elongatae filiformes, basi distan- tes. Caput subinsertum, oculis integris. Elytra ampla, thorace latiora, pygidium obtectentia. Scutellum conspicuum, parvum. The interesting insect for which I propose this generic name, is somewhat allied to Stylosomus ; and would apparently, in Chapuis' arrangement, indicate a fresh group, allied to the Stylosomites, and placed at the beginning of the Cryptocephalidce. It differs from Stylosomus, by the widely separated coxae, by the ample elytra which give the insect a ; different form, and by the visible scutellum. The group Stylosomites consists of the single Mediterranean genus Stylosomus, and, by altering its formula somewhat, the New Zealand genus might be included in it. 1086. A. brouni, Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., October, 1876. Ferru- gineus, capite pectoreque aeneis, antennis apice fuscis ; dense punctatus. Long. Corp., 2^-3 mm. Fern, abdomine apice fovea magna. Antenna rather long, slender, the four or five basal joints reddish, the i others infuscate. Head brassy-green, very densely punctured. Thorax • very transverse, but a good deal narrower than the elytra, reddish, more i or less tinged with brassy, extremely densely and rather finely punc- tured, the interstices being excessively small ; the sides and base finely margined. Scutellum small, black and impunctate. Elytra very densely and rather coarsely punctured, with a small but distinct shining humeral I callus. Legs elongate, red ; the tarsi moderately stout and long. The species apparently varies a good deal in colour ; especially as to ! ;he extent and distinctness of the brassy tinge. Five specimens of this very interesting species have been recently isent me from Tairuaby Captain Broun, whose persevering researches are | wringing to light a remarkable number of important New Zealand insects, ind in whose honour I have named it. Alema. Sharp ; Ent. Mon. Mag., October, 1876. Caput exsertum, ore haud inflexo. Antenna filiformes, ad insertio- jiem approximates. Thorax coleopteris duplo angustior, lateribus vix 1 narginatis. Femora posteriora incrassata. Acetabula antica occlusa. Antenna eleven-jointed, inserted near one another on the middle of he head. Thorax scarcely broader than the head, quadrate, but con- ! ;tricted behind the middle. Elytra without epipleurae. All the coxa •)ut slightly separated ; there is no projection of the process between the ront ones. The legs are rather long and slender, the tibia without spurs !)r grooves ; the first joint of the tarsi twice as long as the second ; third nuch broader than the others, bilobed, fourth rather short, not so long 620 COLEOPTERA as the basal joint. Hind-body with five visible ventral segments, first large, as long as the three following together, the three following about similar to one another, and not abbreviated along their middle, except that, in the males, the fourth segment is shorter in the middle than at the sides ; fifth rather large. I shall not attempt to decide on the exact affinities of this anomal- ous little insect, for no one but an entomologist who is well acquainted with all the details of structure of the Phytophaga could, I am sure, do so satisfactorily. I think, however, it would be most correctly placed as indicating a separate tribe of Chapuis' Eupodes, connecting that section with the HalticidcR of the section Cy cliques. It is clearly a highly important synthetic form. 1087. A. paradoxa, Sharp; Ent. Mon. Mag., October, 1876. Ferruginea, nitida, nuda, antennis pedibusque dilutioribus ; elytris striatis, striis fortiter punctatis. Long, corp., 2^-3 mm. Variat. elytris plus minusve fusco-signatis. First joint of antenna considerably thicker than the following joints, second rather shorter than first, and considerably stouter than third, and also considerably longer than it, fourth longer than third, four to eleven all slender and elongate, but the apical joints are larger than the inter- mediate, eleventh longer than tenth. Head with the eyes rather large, the space between them elevated, and longitudinally divided down the middle. Thorax almost impunctate. Elytra with ten rows of coarse punctures, the interstices between them being slightly elevated, especi- ally behind. The extremity of the pygidium slightly projecting beyond the elytra ; under-surface almost impunctate. This species has been sent me both from Auckland by Mr. Lawson and from Tairua by Capt. Broun ; the latter gentleman indicated some of his specimens as being found on one of the tree ferns (Cyathea dealbata.) 1088. A. puncticolle, n.s. This species greatly resembles A. paradoxa in general outline and size, but is, however, quite distinct. The thorax is quadrate, its sides nearly straight, and not so much con- stricted near the base as in the preceding species; its surface is distinctly but not very coarsely punctate. The elytra are oblong, with prominent shoulders, slightly curved sides and rounded apex ; they are striated, the punctation of the strise is coarse, the interstices are somewhat eleva- ted, and they have the usual transverse depression near the base. The sides of the thorax and the elytra, as well as the antennae and legs, are of a shining reddish-testaceous colour, the dorsal portions of the body being shining piceous. It may be at once known by its more distinctly quadrate punctured thorax, and the more elevated interstices of the elytra. One example has the apex of the elytra testaceous. Length, i \ line. I found three specimens at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. OF NEW ZEALAND. 621 1089. A. Spatiosa, n.s. Body shining, pale rufo-castaneous ; the dorsal portions of the thorax and elytra, as well as a rather large lateral spot, in front of the middle of each elytron, testaceous ; the apical half of the antennae is infuscate \ the legs are nearly of the same colour as the sutural region of the elytra. The head is elevated behind and between the antennae, and this raised portion has a distinct central longitudinal depression, which terminates in line with the antennae, so that it does not form a continuous dividing line ; immediately behind the raised vertex is a row of punctures, the rest of the surface being smooth. The thorax is quadrate, rather short, its sides but little rounded, the anterior angles are obvious, and it is only moderately constricted behind ; its surface is smooth and shining ; there is the usual transverse basal depression, and, in front, two not very evident rounded foveae. Though bearing a certain similarity of form to that of the typical species, the thorax is more decidedly quadrate and less constricted behind the middle. The elytra are oblong, their sides nearly parallel, and the apex rounded ; there is a slight transverse depression near the base, and each elytron has ten rows of coarse punctures, which are placed in feebly impressed striae. The second tarsal joint is small. Length, 2 lines. Of this rather large species, I found six or seven examples at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. Group— EUMOLPID^E. Head moderate, more or less immersed in the thorax; forehead plane or slightly convex ; epistome distinct, or not ; labrum transversal, emarginate. Mandibles wide at the extremity, bi-dentate. Inner lobe of the maxilla short, broad, membraneous ; the external slender, elon- gate, and almost bi-articulate ; their palpi four-jointed, of variable form and length. Under-lip with short mentum, hollowed in front. Ligula semi-oval or sub-quadrate, furnished with tri-articulate feelers. Eyes oblong, more or less sinuate at their inner margin. Antennae widely separate, filiform or sub-clavate, never pectinate, about half the length of the body. Prothorax conical, sub-cylindrical, or globose. Scutellum always distinct, variable in form. Elytra short or elongate, oval or cylindrical, entire, neither truncated or abbreviated. Prosternum trans- verse or oblong, seldom narrow ; its episterna triangular, elongated longitudinally ; front cotyloid cavities rounded. Legs ordinarily differ- ing, sometimes approximating, the posterior sometimes widely distant. Tarsal claws bifid or appendiculate, rarely simple. Colaspis. Fabricius ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. \.,p. 248. Head small, not immersed ; epistome not distinctly marked off from the forehead, emarginated in front ; labrum rather large ; maxillary palpi slender, first joint short, second longer, third a little shorter, fourth nearly of the same length, oviform, acuminated and truncated ; eyes 622 COLEOPTERA rather large, convex, very slightly sinuated inwardly. Antenna inserted in front of the eyes, but not near the lateral margin, filiform, and about half the length of the body ; the five last joints a little dilated and com- pressed. Prothorax transversal, a little narrower than the elytra, apex subtruncate with the angles slightly projecting and directed inwards; the sides rounded, a little dilated, and sinuous. Scutelhim subtriangular. Elytra oblong-oval, sub-parallel, rounded and sometimes acuminated behind, punctate-striate, or rugose. Prosternum rather narrow and con- vex between the coxse, depressed in front and behind a little dilated near the base, and not supported by the mesosternum. Legs elongate; thighs fusiform ; tibia simple ; tarsi relatively long, the basal joint of the posterior as long as the two following united, claws appendiculated. 1090. C. (ChrySOmela) brunnea, Fabr. / Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 23. Thorax smooth, shining, with two blackish green spots ; elytra testaceous, punctate, suture and oblique line from the suture blackish green, under-side deep black ; legs yellow : this species varies much in colour. The above is the description of the variety known to Fabricius ; in some, the spots on the thorax are very obscure ; the elytra are testa- ceous, with a greenish hue ; legs and under-side of a uniform testaceous; in others the whole of the insect is deep black, with a greenish hue, the femora at the base being ferruginous, and the antennae tinged with the same. New Zealand, on the flowers of the Leptospermum. NOTE. — No size is given, very little is said about the form and sculpture. What I believe to be this species measures from 2 to 2\ lines in length by ij in breadth ; the head bears some rather coarse punctures, the thorax is laterally rounded with depressed front angles, so that when viewed from behind it appears to be considerably narrowed in front, and the surface is not at all smooth, being rather densely covered with elongate punctiform impressions ; the elytra are rather coarsely punctured, in lines behind, and the lateral sculpture is coarse and rugose. Form ovate. 1091. C. pallidipenniS, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 23. Deepish brown, with pale ochrey elytra and legs ; head behind with a black band, between the eyes a testaceous band, with a slight impressed line in the middle ; thorax deepish brown, margined with testaceous, thickly and closely punctured ; elytra pale ochrey, the margin of suture deep brown, the basal half very closely and irregularly punctured, the apical portion and margin with the punctures in lines; under-side of body black ; the legs pale ochrey. Length, if line. New Zealand. NOTE. — I have not seen any specimens which exactly correspond with the above description, so far as mere colouration is concerned, but the species, I think, is quite common in Auckland districts. OF NEW ZEALAND. 623 1092. 0. puncticollis, n.s. Ovate, convex, moderately shining, legs and antennae testaceous-yellow ; the head, front and base of thorax, and a broad triangular sutural space on the elytra brownish-testaceous, thoracic disc fuscous, elytra piceous. Antennce longer than head and thorax, the first joint stout, second not so stout as the first or as long as the third ; joints three to six elongate, slender; seven to ten, each a little dilated at the end; eleventh larger than tenth, elongate-oval. Head sparingly punctured, the punctures elongate and distant ; epistome emarginated. Prothorax transverse, apex truncate, base obliquely truncated towards each side ; finely margined, widest behind the middle where it is almost angular, rounded in front, obliquely narrowed behind, its surface densely covered with a fine punctation, but becoming coarser towards the margins. Elytra margined, shoulders oblique and obtusely elevated, slightly rounded laterally, apex obtuse ; each elytron bears a sutural stria, deepest behind and obliterated towards the base, an abbreviated one near this at the apex, and two distinct furrows near the side margin, the inner not attaining the base ; their punctation is coarser and more remote than that of the thorax, is finest and closest on the scutellar region, and arranged in rows near the apex so as to indicate striae ; the marginal and sutural interstices are smooth as far as the striae extend, there are also some smooth linear spaces near the apex, and the space between the margin and lateral groove is some- what carinated. Body nude, legs clothed with yellowish pubescence. Length, if line; breadth, nearly i. Three distinct varieties of this species exist. The first has the thorax almost entirely pitchy-brown, with brownish- testaceous elytra ; the second has dark testaceous elytra with a broad longitudinal stripe on each pitchy-brown ; the third is almost entirely testaceous, though the thorax is reddish. These exhibit slight differences in size and elytral sculpture, but I consider them to belong to one species only. It occurs sparingly at Tairua and the neighbourhood of Whangarei Harbour, and I believe Dr. Sharp received a specimen from Mr. C. M. Wakefield. The specimens I sent to Dr. Sharp were labelled, but not described, under the name that has been applied. 1093. C. JUCUnduS, n.s. Shining, head and thorax reddish, elytra bronzy-green, legs yellowish, antennae testaceous. Head almost smooth, with a slight angular impression between the eyes. Thorax rather transverse, finely margined, very regularly rounded laterally, not more narrowed in front than behind, the base very slightly sinuated; its surface is rather finely punctured, the punctures elongated, remote near the margins, so that these are almost smooth. Scutellum purplish, smooth. Elytra margined, rather regularly rounded, obovate, the humeral region very slightly elevated and impunctate ; each with a marginal groove almost duplicated near the base, one inside not reaching the base, except as a row of punctures, a finer one close to the suture 624 COLEOPTERA not attaining the base, and two rows of punctures behind near the suture indicating striae, as do two others near the side ; the basal half is rather finely (but more coarsely than thorax) punctured almost in rows, the apical half has the punctation arranged in distinct rows, and these rows are less coarsely impressed than the space near the side. Legs stout, and clothed with fine yellow hairs. The fourth antennal joint is a good deal longer than the third. Length, ij, breadth, f line. Described from one example found at Tairua. 1094. 0. SUbseneilS, n.s. Very similar to C. jucundus ; the head almost smooth, not perceptibly punctured; thorax broad, finely margined, rounded laterally, the front angles depressed, so that the front part of the thorax seems narrower than it really is ; the discoidal punctation is fine and elongate, and it becomes less dense towards the margins. Elytra obovate, margined ; from the apex there arise a fine sutural and four other striae, the outer ones coarsest, those nearest the suture scarcely reach the middle, where each assumes the form of two or three rows of punctures, so that the basal portion of the elytra seems to be punctured in rows ; their shoulders are a little elevated and the raised part is quite smooth, but behind the shoulders the sides are coarsely and rugosely punctured, so as to appear covered with tubercular elevations. The body is bronzy-green, with the head infuscate-red, legs yellowish, and the antennae testaceous, but the colouration is variable, so that I recognise two distinct varieties ; in one, the humeral region is testaceous ; in the other, the thorax and elytra are more or less reddened. Length, if ; breadth, £ line. I found this species at Tairua. 1095. 0. SClllptuS, n.s. Testaceous, reddish along the back. Head sparingly punctured. Prothorax broad, margined, regularly rounded laterally, the base bisinuated, with its surface very closely and somewhat rugosely punctured. Elytra rather long, obovate, the shoulders slightly raised and smooth ; the punctation of the basal is coarser but not so close as that of the thorax, the apical sculpture consists of more or less distinct punctured strise, which, however, become obsolete near the middle, and the punctures on the sides are very much coarser than they are elsewhere. Resembles C. subceneus in form, but easily distinguished by the sculpture of the thorax and elytra, and by the rather large basal joint of the middle tarsi. Length, i \ ; breadth, f line. I have four specimens, which I found at Tairua. 1096. C. merus, n.s. Body of a pale brownish colour (in one example the thorax is somewhat bronzed), with the legs and antennae yellowish. Head nearly smooth, with two oblique lines converging behind, where there is a linear depression. Thorax transverse, apex subtruncate, the base slightly curved, finely margined, with the sides regularly rounded ; the punctures are elongate, those on the dorsal space OF NEW ZEALAND. 625 are not very close ; the others are coarser and somewhat rugose. Elytra obovate, with two more or less distinct marginal striae on each, the rest of their sculpture consists of regular rows of rather fine punctures, with a few others interposed between the rows near the base, the lateral punctures are coarsest, and the slightly elevated shoulders are quite smooth. This species, though similar in form to the preceding three, may be at once identified by the sparingly punctured elytra ; the lines on the head are not always so distinct as in the typical specimen, which has slightly more protuberant anterior thoracic angles than the other. Length, ij; breadth, f line. I found two examples near Whangarei Heads. 1097. C. brevicollis, n.s. Testaceous, with two distant thoracic vittse, the base and suture, and a broad space on the side of each elytron, fuscous. Head sparingly punctured, with a short impressed line on the vertex. Thorax broad, very short, margined, slightly bi- sinuated at the base, the sides a little rounded, not much narrowed anteriorly, and the front angles but little depressed, and, therefore, appearing rather prominent ; the sides and base are almost impunctate, and the elongate punctiform impressions are somewhat congregated on the darker spaces and apex. Elytra obovate ; their sculpture consists of regular rows of punctures with others on the intervals near the base, and there is a not very obvious stria near the marginal channel, and another near the suture. Length, if; breadth, J line. This species resembles what I believe to be the C. pallidipennis of White, but can be at once known by its short broad thorax. My only specimen was found near Whangarei Heads. 1098. 0. atrOCeruleilS, n.s. Body blackish-blue, legs somewhat infuscate, antennae black, with the apex of each joint tawny. Head very smooth, scarcely elevated at the point of insertion of the antennae. Thorax transverse, base moderately bisinuated, finely margined, front angles depressed, the sides a little rounded, and obliquely narrowed near the hind angles ; the punctation of the dorsal space is fine and remote, that of the sides coarser. Elytra obovate, the disc with rows of rather fine punctures, with others on the intervals near the base, there are some indistinct striae near the apex, two furrows near the side, which, behind the shoulder, is coarsely and rugosely punctured. Length, if; breadth, f line. I found two individuals near Whangarei Heads. 1099. C. OCliraceuS, n.s. Oblong, of a yellowish-brown colour, the legs and antennae paler than the body, and slightly reddened in one of my specimens. Head a little uneven, more or less punctate, with, in some examples, a distinctly impressed line on the vertex. Thorax much broader than long, margined, with the anterior angles depressed, the posterior small, G iv 626 COLEOPTERA but projecting laterally ; the sides are a good deal rounded, with a slight sinuation in front of the hind angle ; there is a more or less distinct impression near each side behind, and the sculpture of its surface con- sists of rather small rounded punctures, these are coarsest on the sides, but do not reach the lateral margins. Scutellum rather broad. The elytra are longer than is usual, very gradually rounded, and they are impressed with rounded punctures, which are irregularly distributed near the base, but disposed in rows behind, and they are more or less striated near the apex and side margins ; their punctation is compara- tively fine on the disc, coarser and a little rugose on the sides, but no- where dense. The femora are dilated, the apex of the hinder tibia is distinctly cavernose, and the first and second tarsal joints are very obviously impressed longitudinally, these characters, though belonging to all the species, are not always so well expressed as in this species. The insect seems to be tolerably free from variation in colour, is rather dull, and more finely sculptured than is usual in the larger species. Length, 2\-2\ ; breadth, i \ line. I have six examples before me, all in bad condition ; four were found by Mr. C. M. Wakefield in the Canterbury district, the other two come from Capt. Hutton. 1 100. C. huttoni, n.s. Oblong, moderately convex, shining, of a brownish or greenish bronze colour, clothed with fine grey hairs, the legs and antennae testaceous. Antenna filiform, longer than head and thorax, inserted at the sides in front of the eyes, the two basal joints stout, the second short, the last five a little dilated. Head immersed up to the eyes, broad, narrowed in front of the eyes, epistome truncate, labrum notched, eyes large and moderately prominent. Thorax transverse, apex truncate, the base a little sinuated ; the sides are rounded, obtusely dilated at the middle, sinuated towards the distinct hind angles, the front angles also distinct ; it is margined laterally, is moderately convex, and densely, almost rugo- sely, punctured. Scutellum rather short, broad, and punctulated. Elytra suboblong, very little rounded laterally, a little elongated behind, slightly wider behind than in front, with an elongate depression inside the hume- ral angle ; their surface is a little uneven, without distinct costse, irregu- larly and rather rugosely punctured, the punctation more apparent near the base than elsewhere. Legs stout ; the basal joint of the hind tarsus hardly as long as the second and third taken together. Prosternal process rather broad. Under-side bronze-coloured and clothed with short grey hairs. Length, 2 lines; breadth, i\. Three examples from Professor Hutton ; they were found by him in Otago. The species does not belong to Colaspis, the antennal insertion alone being sufficient to exclude it from that genus. Peniticus. Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., Oct., i876,/. 101. Corpus breve, convexum. Thorax lateribus marginatis et sinuatis, OF NEW ZEALAND. 627 angulis posterioribus minute prominulis, basi truncate. Elytra ad angulos humerales pliculis elevatis. Pedes crassiusculi, tarsorum ungui- culis basi appendiculatis. Head deflexed, inserted as far as the back of the eyes, which are convex. Front coxa rather widely separated, the central part of the prosternum only half as long as the sides of the thorax. Middle coxae rather widely separated ; metasternum very short ; hind coxae only a little more distant from one another than the front ones are ; in form they are rather short and transverse. Fourth ventral segment abbreviated in the middle, fifth short and indistinct. Elytra convex and bulged, rather produced at the extremity, near the rounded and indistinct humeral angles, with some short longitudinal elevations or folds. Legs rather short and stout, tibia without grooves or notches ; the claws of the tarsi thick at their base, so as to appear appendiculate. These curious insects, from the structure of their tarsi and general characters, must no doubt be classified in the Eumolpides, but I fail to discover in Chapuis' work any near ally for them ; and must leave their exact position doubtful for the present. The species appear to be extremely rare, only one or two of each having as yet been found. 1 1 01. P. SUffllSUS, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., Oct., 1876, /. 101. Fuscus, nitidus, antennis pedibusque dilutioribus, fere testa- ceis ; prothorace parce minus distincte punctate, maculis pallidioribus vagis ; elytris parce irregulariter punctatis, apice et pliculis humeralibus testaceis. Long, corp., 5 mm. Antenna reddish, 3 mm. in length, second joint much shorter than the others, so that it is scarcely longer than broad, fourth shorter than third, eleventh joint elongate, longer than the tenth. Head rather broad, indistinctly punctured. Thorax rather large, broader than long, the sides much broadest in the middle, and narrowed to the base, so that the outline of the insect is much interrupted in the middle, the front angles greatly deflexed but rather acute, the hind angles with a minute sharp projection ; it is shining and quite free from pubescence, almost of a pitchy colour, with paler indistinct spaces, only sparingly punctured. Elytra sparingly and irregularly punctured. Legs yellowish. Auckland (sent by Mr. Lawson). Captain Broun has also recently sent me a specimen which may be a female variety of the Auckland species ; it is rather smaller and narrower, the surface more distinctly punctured, the colour rather darker, and all the tarsi a good deal more slender. Captain Broun's specimen was found on the i6th January, in the Hikuwai forest, Tairua. 1 102. P. antiquus, Sharp; Entom. Mon. Mag., Oct., 1876, /. 102. Fuscus, vix seneo-micans ; antennis rufis, pedibus testaceis; elytris humeris apiceque dilutioribus, fere punctato-striatis, pliculis elongatis. Long, corp., 4^ mm. 628 COLEOPTERA Very similar to P. suffusus, but rather smaller and narrower, with the sculpture of the upper surface more distinct and regular. The thorax is sparingly but distinctly and rather deeply punctured. The elytra are rather irregularly punctured, but the punctures are almost arranged in rows, and the humeral folds are elongate and take the form of elevated interstices on the basal portion of the elytra. A single individual was sent me some time ago from Tairua by Captain Broun. It is no doubt a male ; the fourth abdominal segment is completely abbreviated in the middle, and the apical dorsal segment much inflexed, so that the form of the hind body is nearly, if not quite, that of the section Camptosomes of Chapuis, rather than that of the Cycliques to which the Eumolpides belong in his classification. 1103. P. robustllS, n.s. Of a glossy bronzed-brown colour above, with testaceous spaces near the shoulders and apex of the elytra, and sometimes along the middle of the thorax ; legs and palpi yellowish, antennae reddish towards their extremity ; under-side dark and shining, the fifth ventral segment testaceous. The head is scarcely immersed up to the eyes, large, a little uneven, with a depression behind, but very few punctures. The prothorax is unusually large, finely margined, not very much broader than long, considerably dilated laterally near the middle, obliquely narrowed anteriorly, front angles depressed and almost acute, the sides behind more abruptly, but less, narrowed than in front, and the basal rim pro- longed to form the acute prominent hind angles ; the surface is uneven, and has very few punctures on it. Scutellum curvilinearly-triangular. Elytra obovate, not quite so broad as the middle of the thorax, with almost regular rows of punctures, substriate near the apex; the punctures on the disc are finer than those on the thorax, a little coarser near the sides, and there is an abbreviated stria behind the shoulder; the humeral region is obtusely elevated, but without distinct folds. The legs are long and very stout ; the anterior tibia are a good deal bent, incrassated apically, rugosely punctate, and grooved externally ; their tarsi robust, with a dilated basal joint, cordate in form ; the second triangular, emarginate at apex ; third bilobed ; fourth elongate. Antennce robust, their second joint transverse, joints three to ten about equal to one another, eleventh oval, they are pilose. Abdomen punctulated, sparingly clothed with fine grey hairs. Length, 2j-2§ ; breadth, i-J line. These are the measurements of two set-out specimens, the smaller of which, I think, is the female, the breadth was taken across the thorax, though the middle of the elytra is of nearly equal width. On comparing the two preceding species with this one it will be at once noticed, that P. robustus is much more robust, the prothorax larger and more dilated laterally, the elytra relatively smaller, the legs, tarsi, and antennae much stouter, and the punctation of the thorax more remote. I found three examples near Whangarei Heads. OF NEW ZEALAND. 629 Sharp ; Ent. Man. Mag., vol. xiii., p. 100. Corpus latum, sub-hemisphericum. Coxa omnes distantes. Aceta- bula antica aperta. Elytrorum epipleura lata. Antenna n-jointed, with the last four joints considerably thickened, widely separated at their point of insertion, this being just at the inner and front part of the eye, which is small, but convex and nearly semi- circular. Thorax finely margined at the sides. Anterior coxal cavities small, obliquely oval, very widely separated, and also far distant from the sides. Mesosternum excessively short, forming a mere band, placed just on the same level with the metasternum, so that the very widely separated middle coxae almost touch the front coxae. Hind coxa deeply imbedded, very widely separated, conical in form. Five ventral seg- ments of the hind-body are visible, the first as long as the three following together, second, third, and fourth narrow, just similar to one another, of just the same width at the sides as in the middle ; fifth elongate. Pygidium covered. Elytra with their epipleurae very broad, and closely adapted to the sides of the body. Scutellum not visible. Tarsi all four-jointed, moderately slender, basal joint considerably longer than the second, third truly bilobed, with the lobes narrow, fourth joint rather longer than the basal joint, the claws small and simple. This most anomalous little creature, I think, would be best placed among the Phytophages, section III., CycHques, Chapuis ; in which sec- tion, however, it must apparently form a distinct tribe. Notwithstanding two or three days spent in investigating it, and searching for its allies, I am quite unable to discover that it has any described near relatives. 1104. A. enigma, Sharp / Ent. Mon. Mag., vol. xiii.,/. 100. La- tum, convexum, nudum, supra seneum, subtus fusco-aeneum, antennis pedibusque testaceis ; fere laeve, prothorace basi medio fortiter punc- tato. Long, corp., 2 mm. ; lat, ij mm. Antennce, yellow, not quite reaching the back of the thorax, first joint rather large, second stouter than but not so long as the third ; fourth, fifth, and sixth small, seventh broader than the preceding one, eighth, ninth, and tenth transverse, eleventh elongate, longer than the two preceding together. Head very small in proportion to the rest of the insect. Thorax strongly transverse, continuing the outline of the elytra without interruption, its base very closely applied to the base of the elytra, considerably narrowed towards the front, the sides are quite smooth and shining, but on the extreme base in the middle is a series of closely-placed large punctures, and in front of these the surface is sparingly punctured. Elytra shining, brassy, without sculpture or any striee. Under-surface also shining and impunctate, but the apical ven- tral segment alutaceous and sub-opaque. Legs clear yellow, the tibiae short, but distinctly longer than the tarsi, the front and middle pair slightly angulated externally about the middle. A single specimen of this curiosity has been sent from Auckland by 630 COLEOPTERA Mr. Lawson. I hope the reception of other specimens may enable me to make known its characters in a more complete manner. On com- mencing my examination of it, I supposed it would prove allied to the Erotylidcz, but I do not now think this is likely to prove the case. 1105. A. pretiOSUin, n.s. Very convex, almost hemispherical, polished, very dark olivaceous, antennae, legs and palpi bright testaceous. Antenna longer than head and thorax, first joint large ; second shorter than third but stout ; fourth rather longer than third ; fifth and sixth equal ; seventh to tenth of nearly equal size, but distinctly larger than the preceding joints ; eighth slightly smaller than seventh ; eleventh long and rounded. Head small, somewhat rugose. Thorax strongly trans- verse, accurately adapted to the base of the elytra, rounded and nar- rowed anteriorly, the sides finely margined, the whole surface distinctly punctured. Scutellum moderately large, sub-triangular. The elytra have their shoulders a little narrowed, so that the outline just at that part seems somewhat interrupted ; they are broader than the thorax, rounded laterally and narrowed behind, with fine but distinct margins and suture, their surface is rather closely punctured, some of the punc- tures being much larger than the others. The tibia are considerably longer than the tarsi, but not twice the length, are strongly arcuated, and dilated externally towards the apex ; the second tarsal joint is shorter and narrower than the first and third, fourth normal. The lower side of the body is punctate, the first and fifth ventral segments are of nearly equal length. Length, ij line. I found two specimens at Tairua in the summer of 1876 ; the species, though dissimilar to A. enigma, is undoubtedly congeneric with it. Mr. Lawson's specimen of A. enigma was found under a stone at Cabbage-tree Swamp, near Auckland, in my presence ; mine were taken off foliage. 1 1 06. A. punctatuni, n.s. Body sub-hemispherical, quite nude, of a shining black colour, antennae and legs infuscate. The antenna are rather long and slender, and reach beyond the base of the prothorax; basal joint stout, sub-pyriform ; second short ; third longer than the adjoining ones ; four to six slender, and decrease in size ; seven to nine nearly equal to one another and distinctly larger than the preceding ; tenth larger than ninth ; eleventh largest. Head finely punctured ; eyes coarsely facetted. Prothorax strongly transverse, almost imperceptibly narrower at the base than the elytra ; the base is obliquely truncated at each side ; its whole surface finely and regularly punctured. Scutellum invisible, but indicated by the minute transversely-triangular excision at the base of the elytra ; these are of the orthodox form, but each bears nine rows of small punctures, in addition to an abbreviated sutural row. The tibia are longer than the tarsi, and externally curved ; the tarsi are stout, with a very large sub-oblong basal joint, which is abruptly and extremely slender at the point of insertion ; second small, almost cordate ; third bilobed ; fourth rather longer than but scarcely one- OF NEW ZEALAND. 63 1 fourth of the width of the first ; daws simple. The tibiae are finely pilose inwardly near the apex, and the antennae are very sparsely pubescent. Length, i J line. I found one individual only in the Parua Forest (Whangarei Har- bour) ; the punctation of the elytra, and peculiar form of the basal joint of the tarsus are sufficient to lead to the recognition of this species. 1107. A. mimitum, n.s. This minute species is almost entirely without sculpture, though on a careful examination some feeble acicu- late striae and a few punctures may be seen on the elytra; the body is of the usual form, and shining black; the antenna are infuscate, and the legs reddish-testaceous ; the tarsi are stout ; the joints of the antenna become larger towards the extremity, but the last joint is nearly as large as the ninth and tenth conjointly. Length, f line. I found three specimens of this species in the vicinity of Whangarei Harbour. Group- GALERUCIIXE. Head moderate, free, or more or less immersed in the thorax ; forehead narrow, usually furrowed; with callosities, and an inter-antennal carina. Labrum transversal, hollowed, more rarely truncated. Mandibles not, or only slightly, prominent, wide at the extremity, bi-dentate or multi-dentate. Inner lobe of the maxilla short and broad ; the external palpiform, more slender and shorter. Maxillary /^/ quadri-articulate ; the basal joint short, second and third obconical and more or less swollen at the extremity, the fourth acutely conical, rarely obtuse. Under-lip with a short mentum. The tongue but little developed, oval, with tri-articulate feelers. Eyes moderate, sub-oblong or rounded, finely granulated, entire. Antenna inserted on the forehead between the eyes, and at some distance from their inner margin, converging at their base, proceeding from the cavities of their orbits ; generally filiform, and at least half the length of the body. Prothorax ordinarily narrower than the elytra, transversely quadrate, seldom oblong, with the lateral margins always distinct. Scutellum constantly visible, moderate, somewhat variable. Elytra elongate, oblong, briefly oval, sometimes abbreviated or slightly truncated at the end. Prosternum narrow, hardly perceptible between the coxae, rarely wide, never becoming transverse ; its episterna overlapping the cotyloid cavities. Legs long and slender, or shorter and robust ; femora normal, or the posterior very much inflated and adapted for leaping ; tarsal claws rarely simple, generally appendiculate or bifid. Anterior coxa conical and rather prominent. Adoxia. Nov. gen. This genus is founded for the reception of New Zealand insects, which, though closely allied to Superus and Superodes, do not exactly 632 COLEOPTERA accord with either of these genera in the form of the head and structure of the palpi and antennae. In the present genus the head is carinated in front, the carina extending backwards to the antennae, and there are two obtuse inter- ocular elevations behind separated by an obvious groove ; whilst the head itself is not quite immersed up to the eyes, which are large and prominent, subovate, and a little truncated inwardly in front. The palpi are stout, somewhat similar to those of the above cited genera, but with a very short, conical, terminal joint. The antenna, are of nearly the same length as the body, filiform ; with a moderately elongate, sub- clavate basal joint not longer than the fourth ; second shorter than third ; fourth slightly longer than fifth ; joints five to ten about equal, the last elongate-oval and pointed. The chief structural characters assigned to Motschulsky's genus Superodes by Lacordaire (Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xi.,/. 187^ are as follows : — Head moderate, rounded ; second and third joints of maxillary palpi subequal, thickened, obconical. Prothorax transversal, nearly twice as broad as it is long, apex straight, the sides and base almost rounded, the angles obtuse, the anterior thickened, the posterior indicated by a slight projection, with the disc convex. Scutellum sub-equilaterally- triangular. Elytra oblong-oval, finely margined, regularly convex, irregularly punctured ; epipleurce. rather wide, prolonged behind. Pro- sternum not elevated between the front coxae ; cotyloid cavities incomplete ; metasternal parapleura large, plane, obliquely truncated behind. Legs moderate ; tibia sub-cylindrical, mucronated, the pos- terior longer than the anterior; first joint of the posterior tarsi longer than the three following united, second and third subequal in length ; claws appendiculated. In the following species the thorax is margined ; the second tarsal joint is longer than the third and almost triangular, the third is dilated and bilobed ; the tibia are more or less arcuated and terminate in a small calcar. These diagnoses, conjointly, define the New Zealand species. 1 1 08. A. VUlgaris, n.s. Oblong, moderately convex; head pale castaneous, thorax yellowish, elytra pallid, legs testaceous, antennae fuscous inclining to black. Head almost free, the frontal carina prominent, the inter-ocular elevations distinct ; eyes large, prominent, subovate. Thorax broader than long, rather small, finely margined, convex, apex sub-truncate, base rounded, the sides not quite straight, being a little rounded, the front angles slightly prominent, the hind angles obtuse; its surface indistinctly punctulated. Scutellum sub-triangular. Elytra oblong, much broader than the thorax, widest behind, the apices obtusely rounded ; they are transversely convex, a little depressed near each shoulder, and their whole surface is covered with a shallow rugose punctation. Legs moderately long, the two hind pairs of tibia a little arcuated, not attenuated, and terminated by a fine calcar ; the posterior tarsus with its basal joint as long as the following three united, second obconical, OF NEW ZEALAND. 633 third shorter than second, expanded and bilobed, the last short and slender, with the claws appendiculated. Antenna eleven-jointed, slender, as long as the body, filiform ; their basal joint nearly as long as the fourth, almost clavate ; second shorter than third ; fourth a little longer than fifth ; five to ten about equal ; the last elongate-oval and pointed. Third joint of maxillary palpi much larger than second, the fourth small, conical. The body is almost destitute of pubescence, but the tibiae are clothed with short grey hairs. Length, 2-2 J lines ; breadth, i-i J. This is the species commonly found on the inflorescence of Brachy- glottis repanda. Besides specimens in my own collection, 1 have nume- rous individuals from Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., of the Colonial Museum, Wellington. 1109. A. attenuata, n.s. This species in structure and colour- ation very much resembles Z. vulgaris ; the prothorax is of nearly the same size and form, a trifle more oblique at the base near the hind angles ; the elytra, however, are quite different ; these are proportionally much narrower, not at all dilated behind ; from the hind thighs they gradually separate, the apices being somewhat sharply rounded almost to a point, thus leaving a very evident gap near the apex, and if they be compressed so as to touch each other throughout, or nearly so, the out- line is altered, so that they will appear widest at the base and gradually attenuated ; their sculpture consists of a slightly rugose punctation. The two hind pairs of tibia are a little more arched, and the eyes a trifle narrower than in the typical species. Length, 2-2 J lines ; breadth, nearly i line. I have two examples before me, both obtained near Whangarei Heads. There were others in bad condition (owing to the fragile nature of the insects and want of care in their preservation) in the collection sent to me by Mr. Buchanan, of Wellington. 1 1 10. A. thoracica, n.s. Very similar to Z. vulgaris, but a rather larger and broader insect, testaceous in colour, with the occiput and all but the three basal joints of the antennae blackish, and the legs infuscate testaceous. The front part of the head is pilose, with the eyes truncated inwardly. The thorax is much broader than long, its apex slightly but widely emarginate, the base hollowed in front of the scutellum and from thence rounded outwardly, the sides are somewhat rounded, indistinctly angu- lated in front of the middle, with a slight sinuation behind, the anterior angles are thickened, the margins rather large, and its surface is almost impunctate. Elytra oblong, widest behind, apices obtuse ; their surface presents the same rugulosely punctured appearance* observable in the preceding species. The middle tibia are nearly straight, and all bear short grey hairs. Length, 2j ; breadth, ij line. H iv 634 COLEOPTERA I found the two individuals now before me at Tairua. The species may be at once identified by its short broad thorax, which is differently formed from that of the two preceding species. mi. A. nigripes, n.s. Not unlike L. thoracicus; the thorax somewhat similar, but less transverse, more convex and regularly rounded laterally, of a testaceous-yellow colour, with an almost smooth surface. Its head is black, with more pronounced sculpture, the eyes truncated inwardly and distinctly facetted. Antenna and palpi black. Elytra oblong, rather convex, parallel-sided, very little widened behind, a little divergent near the apex, the apices almost obliquely truncated; their sculpture is rather finer and less rugose than usual, the intra-humeral depressions are well-defined, and, the more or less obvious, sutural and lateral depressions seen in the preceding species are, in this, entirely absent ; the predominating colour is testaceous, but the base, suture, and apical margins are smoky-brown. The legs are blackish, the two hind pairs of tibiae are distinctly hirsute and arcuated. Length, 2\ lines ; breadth, i-J. Described from one example found at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour. The insect, when set out and viewed laterally, is seen to be more convex than usual, the basal portion of the elytra, particularly, is more elevated. 1 1 1 2. A. nigricans, n.s. Oblong, narrow, sub-depressed, sub-par- allel, the elytra slightly wider behind than in front, where they are but little broader than the thorax ; of a blackish colour, not much shining, with the legs and antennae fuscous. Thorax transversely-quadrate, slightly narrowed anteriorly, nearly straight laterally, apex sub-truncate; the base with a somewhat sinuous outline, being a little truncated in the middle with a slight sinuation at each side ; its front and hind angles are almost rectangular ; the surface is a little uneven, there are some obsolete dis- coidal impressions, and it bears shallow punctures. Scutellum rather broad. Elytra narrow, sub-parallel, widest behind, depressed near the shoulders and along the middle, and obtusely rounded behind ; their sculpture is indistinct, consisting of broad, almost imperceptible longitu- dinal elevations and shallow punctures, they are a little wrinkled near the shoulders, and less obviously elsewhere. Legs moderately long, of normal structure, the tibiae clothed with griseous hairs. The head is rather short, not deeply inserted ; the last joint of the palpi is small, eyes moderately coarsely granulated, antenna long. The elytra are finely but distinctly margined at the base as well as the sides. Length, 2i lines ; breadth, £. I found one individual only at Tairua. The insect may be easily recognised by its black colour, elongate outline, and subquadrate thorax. 1113. A. nitidicolle, n.s. Oblong, rather elongate, sub-depres- sed ; head and thorax shining bronzy-brown, elytra testaceous with vein- like reticulations, legs testaceous, antennae infuscate. OF NEW ZEALAND. 635 The antenna1 are less slender than usual, but of normal structure. The thorax is much broader than it is long, widest in front, its base and apex subtruncate, almost impunctate, and rather glossy. Elytra oblong, elongate, widest behind, subdepressed, their surface presenting the usual rugulose punctate appearance ; their suture is infuscate. Length, i J-if ; breadth, f line. My two specimens are from Otago ; they were found by Professor Hutton at Lindis Pass and Oamaru, and are in bad condition, so that a perfectly accurate description can hardly be given. The shining, bronzy thorax, a little curvedly narrowed behind, will lead to its identification. Another specimen, also from Oamaru, I refer to this species ; it is much darker in colour, with a blackish thorax and pitchy -brown elytra ; the examination, however, of other individuals in good condition may prove it to belong to an allied but distinct species. 1114. A. seneum, n.s. Oblong, rather elongate, sub-depressed, shining, of a greenish-bronze colour, with infuscate-testaceous legs and antennae. Thorax much broader than long, slightly convex, the base and apex nearly truncate, the sides almost straight but a little rounded behind, distinctly margined ; its surface is distinctly but delicately punctured. The elytra are not very much broader than the thorax, widest behind, with obtusely rounded apices, and the sides a little incurved at the mid- dle ; they are margined, distinctly punctured, and slightly rugulose. The eyes are large, finely facetted, and subovate. Length, nearly 2 lines ; breadth, £. I have one example, which was found by Professor Hutton at Lindis Pass, Otago. It is allied to L. nigricans. 1115. A. viridis, n.s. Oblong, sub-depressed, elongate, shining, green, somewhat bronzed, tibiae testaceous, antennas fuscous. Occiput finely strigose. Prothorax transverse, strongly margined, much broader than long, widest in front, the apex a little emarginate, its base hollowed along the middle and slightly rounded near the angles ; its surface is coarsely sculptured, with coarse punctures and rugosities, the latter most conspicuous near the middle, where it is more or less depressed. Scu- tellum large. Elytra elongate, not very much wider at their base than the thorax, subparallel, widest behind, margined, with obtusely rounded apices ; they are much more coarsely and rugosely sculptured than those of any of the previously described species, and are distinctly depressed near the shoulders. The tibia and under-surface are clothed with fine greyish hairs, and the metasternum is punctate. Length, 2\ lines; breadth, i. My two specimens were found at Lindis Pass, by Professor Hutton. Phyllotreta. Chevrolat ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xi.,/. 73. Head small, free, the forehead with a short carina between the antennae ; labrum truncated, sub-sinuated ; maxillary palpi sub-cylin- 636 COLEOPTERA drical, the terminal joint sub-conical, acute ; eyes small, rather convex. Antenna slender, filiform, half as long as the body, alike in both sexes in the majority of the species ; in some the fourth and fifth joints are dilated among the males. Prothorax transversal, slightly narrowed in front, apex truncate, lateral edges a little convex, the angles obtuse, the anterior inflexed or bent inwards, the surface without depressions. Scutellum often broader than long, triangular, somewhat rounded. Elytra oblong-oval, more or less convex, sometimes oval and bulged, or much elongated and depressed, with the extremity obtuse, and irregularly punctured. Prosternum very narrow between the coxae, almost dilated and prominent behind, leaving the cotyloid cavities incomplete. Posterior femora strongly dilated, and attenuated at their apex; tibia depressed on the outside, not grooved behind, slightly dilated at the extremity, which is rounded, and armed at the convex edge with a small spur ; first joint of the tarsi measuring one-third the length of the tibia, second very short, third bilobed, the fourth terminated with simple claws. The New Zealand species placed, for the present, with this genus, may be considered aberrant forms ; they belong, I think, to three distinct genera, but I have not considered it advisable to make new generic names for them, especially as only one or two examples of each have been found as yet. 1116. P. rugulosa, n.s. Oviform, a little convex, testaceous- brown, rather dull. Antenna inserted between the eyes, separated by a carinated interval ; they are filiform, eleven-jointed, the basal joint almost pyriform ; second about half the length of the first, oviform ; third longer than second, thickened at apex ; joints four to eleven each shorter but more dilated than its predecessor ; the apical joints much darker in colour than the basal ones. Head punctate. Prothorax transverse, moderately convex, finely margined laterally and a good deal rounded, base and apex truncate, its surface coarsely, closely, and somewhat rugosely punctured. Scutellum small. Elytra margined, a little convex, oviform, widest behind the middle, a good deal narrowed in front, and regularly rounded ; there is an obvious humeral elevation on each, and their whole surface is rather coarsely, closely, and rugosely punctured. Legs moderate ; the posterior femora moderately inflated ; tibia straight, gradually dilated towards the apex, apical spur indistinct; tarsi not so long as the tibiae, their basal joint scarcely a third of the length of the tibia (those of the two front pairs shorter), the second joint shorter than first, triangular ; third bilobed. The body is destitute of pubescence, but the tibiae bear fine hairs. Length, i line. I found two examples only at Tairua. 1117. P. nitida, n.s. Oval, of a shining bronzy-black colour, the tibise brownish, antennae infuscate, the basal joints paler than the apical ; body convex. Head pilose in front, the space between the antennae not much elevated but shining, with a few punctures behind the eyes. Antenna OF NEW ZEALAND. 637 pubescent. Thorax transverse, margined, the basal margin sinuated, moderately rounded laterally, convex, with the punctation distinct but not close. Scutellum small, broad. Elytra moderately convex, oviform, margined, almost striated, the punctures being disposed in regular rows. Posterior femora compressed, very much dilated, but narrowed towards the apex ; the tibia bent, armed with a moderate apical spur, grooved behind, dilated at the extremity, not toothed or serrated externally, and near the apex presenting very much the appearance of those of a Menius or Syagrus in the Typophorites ; the tarsus is about half the length of the tibia, the basal joint rather longer than the following two conjointly, and about one-third of the length of the tibia. Length, i line. Described from one mutilated individual sent me by Professor Hutton from Otago. The form is intermediate between P. rugulosa and P. testacea, but is not congeneric with either. 1118. P. testacea, n.s. Oblong-oval, moderately convex, testace- ous, the head and thorax somewhat reddened, hind thighs reddish- brown, apical portion of the antennae fuscous. Antenna slender, inser- ted between but rather in front of the eyes, the intervening space not much elevated ; their first joint bent, not very stout ; second shorter than third ; the last five joints a little expanded ; the eleventh excised towards the apex, so as to appear furnished with a false terminal joint. Head impunctate, but with some transverse impressions between the eyes. Prothorax transversal, base somewhat rounded, the sides mar- gined, not much rounded, its surface finely and remotely punctured. Scutellum small, hardly visible. Elytra oblong-oval, not very convex, margined, wider than thorax; their punctation moderate, coarser and closer than that of the thorax, and not arranged in rows. Hind legs long ; their femora very much inflated ; the tibia a little bent, dilated towards the apex, terminated by a stout spur, the outer edge armed with small teeth, these finer and much more closely placed near the apex, where they appear like short bristles ; hind tarsus nearly as long as the tibia, the basal joint slender, quite half the length of the tibia ; second about half as long as the first ; third small, bilobed ; the fourth small, with minute claws. The body is nude, but the hind thighs and all the tibiae are finely hirsute. This is a much narrower form than the preceding. Length, i line. I found two individuals at Tairua. 1119. P. fuliginosa, n.s. Oblong-oval, of a smoky testaceous colour; the head, hind thighs, and last joints of the antennae piceous, and the elytra behind marked with angular black % lines. Head uneven, coarsely sculptured in front, rugose on the vertex, with the carina between the antennae more prominent than in P. testacea, and with similarly formed antenna ; their basal joint, however, less curved, and the last, in one example, not distinctly cut away at the apex. Thorax transverse, margined, base rounded; its surface finely and sparingly punctured. Scutellum broad. Elytra oblong-oval, finely margined, 638 COLEOPTERA narrowed in front, shoulders obtuse and a little elevated above, mode- rately coarsely and closely punctured, the punctures not forming rows. Hind legs long ; thighs strongly distended ; tibia bent ; tarsi long, not slender, their basal joint half as long as the tibia. Length, i line. This is closely allied to P. testacea, and neither seem to belong to any genus known to me ; their hind tibiae are grooved behind for the reception of the tarsus, and their eyes are rather large and prominent. 1 1 20. P. cyaneum, n.s. Shining, dark purplish-blue; the head, legs, and antennae blackish, the latter finely, the legs more distinctly, clothed with fine grey hairs. Head narrower than thorax, elongated anteriorly, its labrum promi- nent ; eyes oviform, longitudinal, distinctly facetted. Antenna as long as the body, eleven-jointed, moderately slender, inserted between the eyes ; first joint sub-pyriform ; second short ; third and fifth equal : fourth shorter than either of these two, all three nodose at their extre- mity ; sixth and seventh equal, each shorter than fifth ; joints eight to ten about equal, each shorter than seventh ; eleventh ovate, pointed, a little longer than tenth. Prothorax margined, transverse, rounded laterally, its front angles a little thickened, depressed and sub-acute, the posterior obtuse; the apex is truncate, the base feebly bisinuated, and its surface is a little uneven and moderately but rather distantly punctured. Scutellum small, trian- gular. Elytra sub-ovate, moderately convex, widest behind the middle, a little wider than the thorax at the base and rounded behind ; they are margined and rather closely punctured. The legs are of moderate length ; the posterior femora considerably dilated ; tibia a little widened towards the extremity ; the anterior longitudinally carinated along their front face ; the basal joint of their tarsi rather longer than broad, obconical ; second triangular ; third short, bilobed ; fourth elongate, with small thick claws ; the tibiae are apparently unarmed at the apex. Length, if line ; breadth, nearly i. I found a few specimens at Tairua. I have used Phyllotreta as part of its name for the present. Group-CASSIDDXE. Head small, sub-globose, partially visible, or completely hidden by the pronotum ; forehead inflexed ; epistome crescent-shaped. Labrum transversal, emarginate. Mandibles short and broad, inwardly concave, wide at their extremity, sub-truncate or denticulate. Maxilla feeble, bilobed ; the inner wide and membraneous ; the external slender, bi- articulate, coriaceous, ciliated. Maxillary palpi four-jointed. Under-lip with sub-quadrangular under-chin, transversal ; the mentum of similar form, a little wider, with tri-articulate feelers : the tongue small or moderate, obtuse in front. Eyes oblong-oval, seldom rounded, more or less pro- minent. Antenna with eleven joints, contiguous, or converging at the OF NEW ZEALAND. 639 base ; cylindrical, filiform, or attenuated towards the extremity, often slightly thickened. Pronotum constantly broader than long, of variable width ; the front margin hollowed or not; the lateral margins foliaceously dilated, often confounded with the anterior in an even curvature ; the posterior flexuose near the sides, lobed in the middle. Scutellum moder- ate or very small, triangular, rarely rhomboidal, sometimes partially covered. Elytra of very variable form, always more or less dilated later- ally, completely covering the hind-body. Prosternum always visible between the coxae ; its front margin simple and arched, or more or less produced in its middle part so as to cover the organs of the mouth in an incomplete manner ; dilated between the coxse, rounded or truncated, and with the epimera closing the cotyloid cavities. Mesosternum vari- able, generally concave. Metasternum elongate, frequently concave ; parapleurae narrowed in the middle, obtuse behind. Abdomen plane, with five segments, the suture of the first two sometimes obsolete in the middle. Legs short, hidden under the elytral margins ; the femora sim- ple, sub-fusiform ; tibia straight, slightly dilated towards the apex, where they are rounded or truncated ; tarsi dilated, their fourth joint a little, or not, prominent between the lobes of the preceding one ; armed with simple, appendiculate, or pectinate claws. Ganistra. Erichson; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop^ Tom. xi., p. 375. Head immersed in the thorax beyond the posterior edge of the eyes, forehead concave, grooved down the middle ; labrum not much developed, transversal, hollowed in the middle, the angles sometimes elongated. Mandibles sometimes furnished on the outside with a more or less apparent protuberance. Eyes moderate, oval, convex. Organs of the mouth concealed. Antenna slender, filiform, very slightly dilated outwardly; their first five joints smooth, the others pubescent ; first joint stout, oblong ; second annular, broader than long ; joints three to six elongated, increasing gradually in length ; seventh shorter than the preceding two taken together ; eighth to eleventh nearly equal, slightly thickened. The width of the pronotum double its length, the anterior and lateral edge with one curvature, very slightly sinuated at the middle ; central basal lobe distinct and rounded, bisinuated towards the sides, with acute hind angles, bent backwards. Scutellum small, curvilinearly- triangular. Elytra rounded, much dilated laterally, their surface punctate or rugose, convex. Prosternum strongly produced in front in the middle, the projection angulated at each side, and more or less deeply hollowed, its surface nearly plane, almost dilated behind, and obliquely truncated at the base at each side ; mesosternum very concave. Legs long and robust. 1 121. C. formosa, n.s. Head deflexed in front, protected below by the chin-piece of prosternum, immersed up to the eyes ; these are prominent and a little truncated behind so as to appear oviform ; its surface with a coarse rugose sculpture. Antenna inserted near front margin of the eyes, but, in my only specimen, entirely broken off. 640 COLEOPTERA Thorax transverse, not so wide as the elytra, rounded towards the front, where it is emarginated, and much narrower than behind ; base with a central lobe, and sinuated towards each side, hind angles somewhat overlapped by the shoulders of the elytra; it is convex, with an excessively coarse, rugose punctation, the punctures, however, less congregated, but coarser, near the impressed dorsal line. Elytra broad, widest in front, gradually rounded ; disc very convex, sloping gradually towards the moderately explanated sides; their sculpture even coarser than that of the thorax but less rugose, the punctures nearest the suture being almost arranged in rows ; the suture and an elevated spot near each shoulder smooth, the sides impressed with transverse fovea3. Under-side rugose, the epipleurae impressed in the same way as the sides above. ^\iz prosternal process of the same level throughout; mesosternal elevated, triangular, with a deep frontal cavity ; metasternum longitudi- nally furrowed ; first segment of the abdomen separating the hind coxae ; epipleurce. moderate. The insect is of a bright almost emerald-green above, with reddish margins, the under-side is also metallic, being of a cupreous green. Length, 6J ; breadth, 4} lines. The genus (owing to the entire absence of legs and antennae) may be considered doubtful, but it undoubtedly belongs to a nearly allied form. The only specimen extant was sent to the Auckland Museum by Mr. T. Heale,*as having been found by a surveyor near the Taupo district. Group— EROTYLID^E. Head small or moderate, ordinarily broader than long, more or less deeply sunk in the prothorax ; the epistome generally ill-defined. Labrum truncated or emarginated on its free edge. Mandibles a little projecting, trigonal, obtuse or slit at the extremity. Internal lobe of the maxilltz unarmed, or having one or two corneous spines ; the external small, attached to the preceding ; palpi quadri-articulate, the apical joint of variable form. Under-lip with a developed mentum, transversal, tricus- pidate in front, its surface divided into three parts. Ligula small, not distended, sinuated or emarginated on its free edge ; furnished with paraglossae, free or soldered. Eyes finely or coarsely facetted. Antenna of moderate length, eleven-jointed, the last three or four dilated, and forming a loose or compact club. Prothorax sub-quadrangular, nar- rowed anteriorly, frequently transversal, as broad as the elytra, very seldom narrower. Scutdlum usually moderate. Elytra oval or oblong, more or less convex, sometimes hemispherical. Prosternum convex, often carinated on the middle, with closed cotyloid cavities. Metaster- num with linear parapleurse ; its epimera always distinct. Legs generally robust, terminating with sub- more rarely pentamerous tarsi; claws simple. Cryptodacne. Sharp. This genus combines the characters of Triplax, Dacne, and Crypto- phagus ; the antennce. are those of a Cryptophagus, such as C. lycoperdi. OF NEW ZEALAND. 641 the three apical joints, though larger than the preceding ones, can scarcely be called a club ; the form of the head and the insertion of the antennae are as in Triplax russica, except that the width is not so great and the length is greater ; the facets of the eyes are even coarser than in Cryptophagus. The apical joints of the palpi are dilated, that of the maxillary ones being hatchet-shaped. The structure of the prothorax and its relations to the mesothorax are but little different from Triplax, the space separating the coxse is broad, especially in relation to the width of the body ; the prosternal process is not margined at the sides, except in an obsolete manner. The tarsi are all five-jointed, and not flattened, being narrower than in Triplax, but not so slender as in Dacne, the three basal joints are sub-equal, the fourth, though smaller than the others, is quite distinct, and the fifth joint is large, being as long as the four others together; the structure of the tarsi is in fact just intermediate between Triplax russica and Dacne californica. The insect may at present be classed among the Erotylida, though as it introduces into that family the antennae of Cryptophagus, it tends to complete the union of Erotylidcz and Cryptophagida. The chief characters by which it departs from Triplax are the less clavate antennae, the very coarsely facetted eyes, and the decidedly pentamerous tarsi. 1 1 22. C. Synthetica, Sharp; Ent.Mon. Mag., Sept., 1878,^. 82. Sub-oblonga, convexa, nitida, subglabra, fusco-ferruginea, elytrorum hume- ris apiceque ferrugineis, pedibus testaceis, antennis robustis, pilosellis, ferrugineis ; prothorace elongate, sub-quadrato, parcius sat fortiter punc- tato ; elytris parcius subtiliter seriatim punctatis. Long., 4f-5 mm; lat, 2 mm. Antenna robust, about as long as head and thorax, formed as in Cryptophagus ; eyes convex, and with very coarse facets ; front part of head much produced beyond insertion of antennae. Thorax large, not quite so long as broad, the front margin depressed-emarginate on each side beyond the eyes, the sides nearly straight but slightly narrowed behind, the hind angles well marked and rectangular, the surface with distant but distinct punctures, which bear very short hairs. Scutellum moderately large impunctate. Elytra with series of fine, distant punc- tures, which bear excessively short setae. Legs rather long. The facies of this species is quite in accordance with its structural characters, for it suggests at a glance a relationship with Dacne, Crypto- phagus and Triplax. I have received two specimens from Capt. Broun, and am informed that he found about a dozen individuals of the species in fungus, at Tairua. I see no characters to inform me of the sex of the individuals. 1123. C. lenis, n.s. Very much like C. synthetica, but quite dis- tinct ; the head has a smooth inter-antennal depression ; the prothorax is widest behind the middle, and a little narrowed anteriorly, its broad dorsal line is quite free from impressions of any kind, and its punctation is rather less coarse, but closer, than that of C. synthetica; the elytra i iv 642 COLEOPTERA are obovate, their sculpture consists of excessively fine, almost imper- ceptible, rows of punctures with a minute hair proceeding from each, they are broader than the thorax, and proportionally longer. The insect is of a pitchy-brown coloiir, moderately shining, with dark chestnut-red legs, the three apical joints of the antennae are red, the others blackish. The anterior tibia in the typical species are somewhat bent, but in the present one they are straight. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, nearly i. I found my specimen near Whangarei Harbour. Triplax. Paykull; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xii.,/. 40. Head rather wide, short ; epistome not separated from the forehead, indistinctly emarginated ; labrubi short, ciliated ; mandibles arched, the extremity bidentate, membraneous on the inner side ; lobes of t\\ejaws subequal in length, ciliated, the internal acuminate, the external almost trigonal ; first joint of the maxillary /#//>/ slender, arched, notably longer than the following two conjointly, these latter obconical, the fourth transversal, of variable form, triangular, securiform, or in the segment of a circle ; mentum tricuspidate in front, the median point forming the extremity of a curvilinear triangle on a plane external to the lateral parts ; ligula oblong, entire, furnished with small but distinct paraglossse; first joint of the labial palpi slender, second shorter, third transversal, securiform, more or less dilated ; eyes sub-globular, finely granulated. Antenna rather robust, attaining the base of the pronotum ; first joint stout, sub-cylindrical ; joints two to eight sub-oblong or moniliform, the second often a little longer than third ; joints nine to eleven dilated, forming a compressed club, pubescent, more or less elongate and perfoliate. Prothorax quadrangular, lateral margins almost straight, the posterior a little lobed in the middle. Scutellum transversal, curvilinearly triangular. Elytra oblong or oblong oval, parallel or almost narrowed behind, a little convex. Prosternum regularly convex, truncated behind ; mesosternum transversely quadrate ; metathoracic parapleurcz parallel. Legs short, rather robust ; femora incrassated, almost canaliculate underneath ; the tibia a little, or sensibly, widened near the extremity, almost prismatic, ciliated ; tarsi rather wide, the three basal joints pubescent below, subequal, fourth rudimentary, fifth longer than the preceding joints taken together, armed with simple claws. 1124. T. brounii,/^*?,- Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.Jany., 1876, /. 60. T. obovata, fusco-castanea, nitida, antennis pedibusque ferrugineis, illis articulo ultimo apice obliquo, palpis maxillaribus articulo ultimo valde transverso; capite prothoraceque subtiliter, elytris fere obsolete punctatis; tibiis modice triangularibus ; prosterno postice paulo bilobo. Long., if lin. Auckland. OF £fEW ZEALAND. 643 Rather narrower than T. ccnea, and the elytra more cuneate. The nearly allied Australian genus Thallis, Er., has filiform palpi. I have named this interesting species after Captain Broun, whose numerous discoveries are adding so much to our knowledge of the insect fauna of New Zealand. Thallis. Erichson ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xii.,/. 27. Head small, immersed in the prothorax as far as the hind margin of the eyes ; epistome not well-defined behind ; labrum transversal, rather large, rounded anteriorly ; maxillary palpi filiform, first joint slender, longer than the following two conjointly, second and third about equal, the fourth almost as elongate as the preceding joints taken together, attenuated near the extremity, which is a little obtuse ; mentum trans- versal, its front almost tricuspidate, the lateral parts sinuated ; ligula horny ; paraglossa membraneous, a little projecting laterally ; eyes almost rounded, rather convex, coarsely facetted. Antennce hardly attaining the base of the pronotum, moniliform, terminated by a three-jointed club, having its first two joints strongly transversal, the last almost orbicular or oval, attenuated at the apex. Pronotum quadrangular, transversal, a little narrower than the elytra, the base sinuated at each side, with acute angles. Scutellum sub-pent- agonal, broader than long. Elytra oblong-oval, slightly convex, rounded at the extremity, with punctured strise. Prosternum moderate, convex between the coxae ; parapleurcz of the metasternum narrow, obtuse behind ; epimera feebly distinct behind. Legs moderate, simple ; tarsi elongate, not dilated, the four first joints ciliated, decreasing in length and breadth, the last robust, as long as the other four taken together, and terminated by simple claws. 1125. T. polita, White; Crotch, Revn. Erot. Cistula Entomologica, p. 400. Oblonga, nigro-subaenea, antennis pedib usque ferrugineis ; capite thoraceque fortius punctate, hoc lateribus subtiliter marginatis, basi impresso, tenuiter marginato, ante scutellum late lobato ; elytris tenuissime setosis, subtiliter seriato-punctatis, interstitiis punctulatis, circa scutellum confuse punctatis ; abdomine subtus pubescente, vix punctulato, linea coxali tenui, valde abbreviate, metasterno punctulato, mesosterno transverse in medio depresso, prosterno processu quadrato, punctis paucis impresso. Long., 2\ lin. Port Nicholson (Parry). Antenna with the third joint short, club loose, perfoliate, eyes not very coarse. NOTE. — Syn. Engis polita. I found two specimens on the trunk of a tree at Tairua. Group— COOCINELLIDJE. Head inflexed, short, very rarely free ; epistome not separated from the forehead, its anterior margin of very variable form. Labrum short, 644 COLEOPTERA transversal, visible, or concealed by the epistome. Mandibles moderate, a little prominent, sometimes terminating in an acute point or fissile, sometimes with three or four stout teeth. Maxilla corneous at the base, exhibiting two ciliated lobes ; the inner the shorter and more slender, the external more variable, almost bi-articulate ; palpi four- jointed, their basal joint very short, second and third of variable form, the fourth much developed, securiform, rarely oblong and truncated. Under-lip formed of a triangular or trapezoidal mentum, with a moderate tongue, oval or obtuse in front, seldom hollowed, with tri-articulate palpi, the terminal joint oval and truncated at the apex. Eyes lateral, moderate, oval or rounded, entire or emarginate. Antenna inserted close to the front and inner margins of the eyes, their base uncovered or concealed ; composed of eleven joints, sometimes of eight, nine, or ten, terminated by a variable club ; they are ordinarily short and retrac- tile. Pronotum transversal, generally narrower than the elytra, strongly convex, narrowed anteriorly, its anterior margin nearly always strongly hollowed. Scutellum triangular, moderate, or very small. Elytra semi- globose, oval or oblong-oval, convex ; irregularly punctate or smooth, very seldom punctured in lines ; their epipleurse always apparent. Wings very much developed, very rarely absent. Prosternum always visible on the median line, and separating the anterior coxae ; mesosternum usually wider ; its epimera irregularly triangular ; metasternum notably longer, its episterna and epimera distinct ; presenting at its front external angles a depression which is often limited by a carina. Abdomen composed of five, sometimes of six or seven, ventral segments, the basal generally most developed, hollowed at each side, with a more or less profound depression defined by a fine ridge. Legs short, rarely somewhat elon- gated, often retractile and invisible from above, their knees protruding a little beyond the margins of the body, the three pairs usually equi- distant; femora always unarmed and almost compressed ; tibia variable; tarsi sub-tetramerous, terminated by appendiculate, often bifid, very rarely simple claws. Coccinella. Linn'e ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xii.,/. 178. Head immersed in the prothorax beyond the hind margin of the eyes ; labrum large, transversal, very slightly hollowed at the edge. Eyes wide, oval, often emarginated inwardly. Antenna moderate, not reaching beyond the middle of the pronotum, with short compact club, formed of transversal joints, obtuse at the end. Pronotum transversal, narrower than the elytra, the front hollowed or sinuated behind the eyes, the sides margined, and converging anteriorly ; hind margin arched, indistinctly sinuated in front of the shoulders, disc rather convex; anterior angles more or less projecting, blunt ; posterior angles nearly straight. Scutellum moderate, of the form of an equilateral triangle. Elytra short, oval, rather convex, rounded at the shoulders, margined on the edges, and irregularly punctured ; epipleura moderate, almost concave, the internal edge less raised than the external. Prosternum moderate, feebly convex between the coxae ; anterior edge of mesosternum OF NEW ZEALAND. 645 sometimes straight, sometimes emarginated. Abdomen with six ventral segments ; projecting intercoxal space wide, rounded ; pectoral laminae apparent. Legs short and rather robust, tarsal claws appendicular. 1126. C. tasmanii, White; Voy. Er. Terr., Ins., p. 23. Very deep black, spotted with yellow ; head black, with two small angular yellow spots between the eyes, one close to each eye; thorax with a large square yellow spot on each anterior angle ; elytra with seven yellow spots, two at the base somewhat elongated, one on the shoulder, the other near the suture, next two before the middle, the outer close to the margin, almost divided into two, the inner near the suture and sharpish above, two beyond the middle, outer next the margin and sharpish below, the last at the tip ; under-side and legs black. Length, 2 lines. New Zealand. NOTE. — This species, I believe, occurs throughout New Zealand ; but, so far as my experience goes, is by no means common. 1127. C. concinna. NOTE. — This name is included in the list on the authority of Mr. Pascoe (Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875) ; but I know nothing of the insect by literature or otherwise. Leis. Mulsant ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xii., p. 200. Antennal dub obtriangular, somewhat distinctly dented. Pronotum arcuated laterally, often sinuously at the base near the hind angles. Elytra rounded, or almost rounded behind, a little, or not at all, pro- duced ; epipleurce rather large. Allied to Pelina and Cycloneda. 1128. L. antipoduin, Mulsant; Ann. Nat. Hist., 2nd ser., vol. \., p. 66, 1848. C. ovata glabra, thorace luteo lineis duabus obliquis nigris, antice abbreviatis. Elytris virescenti-griseis, macula obtriangu- lari juxta scutellum, linea longitudinali antice et postice valde abbre- viata, margineque inaequaliter, luteis ; pectore rufo ; abdomine nigro ; pedibus luteis. New Zealand (Rev. W. Colenso). NOTE. — The species is very variable in colour ; sometimes the dark greenish hue predominates, sometimes the yellow. It is 2j lines in length. I found my specimens at Tairua. Scymnus. Kugelann; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xii.,/. 213. Head moderate, immersed in the thorax to beyond the posterior margin of the eyes ; epistome joined to the cheeks, emarginated in front ; 646 COLEOPTERA labrum short; mandibles robust, bifid at the extremity and furnished with a sharp tooth near the base; lobes of \hejaws about equal, ciliated. Palpi four-jointed, the first very small, second and third obconical, fourth elongate, subquadrangular, truncated or rounded at the end, not securiform. Under-lip trapezoidal. Ligula short, truncated in front. Eyes rather large, entire, rather straight behind. Antenna slender and short, not attaining the middle of the pronotum, eleven-jointed, the three last enlarged and forming an obtuse ovate club ; sometimes they are apparently ten-jointed, owing to the two basal joints being indistinctly separated. Pronotum transversal, submarginate anteriorly, lateral mar- gins slightly convex, a little convergent in front, posterior edge arcuated, or subrounded opposite the scutellum, sinuated at each side of the middle, hind angles nearly straight and not acute. Scutellum small, triangular. Elytra short-oval, moderately convex, almost margined ; epipleurcz moderate. Mesostemum large, wide, sub-sinuate in front. Abdomen composed of five segments ; abdominal plates variable. Legs short, tibiae sub-compressed, almost arcuated externally. Tarsal claws with large appendicles. 1129. S. eximius, n.s. Oblong-oval, moderately convex, sparsely pilose, reddish-testaceous, the head and middle of thorax infuscate, antennae testaceous, legs and palpi yellowish. Last joint of palpi thick, obliquely truncate at apex. Eyes transversal, moderately facetted. Head with a depression between the eyes, punctate, and clothed with rather long yellowish hairs. Prothorax much broader than long, base bisinuated (i.e.. lobed in the middle and obliquely truncated beyond), sides rounded and considerably narrowed anteriorly, margined, apex very little emarginated ; its surface is finely and irregularly punctured, and clothed with pale yellow hairs. Scutellum triangular. Elytra ovate and convex, margined, widest behind the middle ; their surface finely and rather closely punctured ; on each elytron there is a small fuscous, transverse spot near the middle, and beyond this, just at the declivous portion of the side of the disc, there is a curved series of irregularly- formed fuscous spots which extend towards the apex, meeting the cor- responding series at the suture, so as to form the letter U on the elytra, but the spots are not dark enough in colour to be very conspicuous ; their anterior portion is principally clothed with short fuscous hairs, but intermingled with others of a pale yellow colour, these latter indeed not very obvious, except near the apex, where they occupy an obliquely- curved space. Tibiae, pilose, nearly straight externally, but a little arcuated on the inner side ; the claws with a large tooth near the base. The antenna nearly attain the base of the prothorax. Length, nearly 2 lines. I found rny unique specimen at Tairua. 1130. S. flaviMrtuS, n.s. Ovate, convex, clothed with yellow hairs, head, thorax, legs, and antennae yellowish, elytra bluish. Head punctate. Prothorax transverse, margined, base bisinuated, apex emar- ginated, rounded laterally and narrowed in front ; its surface is rather OF NEW ZEALAND. 647 finely and sparingly punctured. Scutellum triangular. Elytra rather convex, obovate, wider than thorax, widest near the middle, the apex a little pointed ; they are rather coarsely punctured, much more so than the thorax, and their clothing is more scanty on the front part of the disc than elsewhere. The tibia are externally arcuated and the claws are dentate at their base. Palpi thick, the terminal joint obliquely truncated at the apex. Length, ij line. There is a variety in which the body is wholly testaceous-yellow. I found the species in different localities. 1131. S. acceptus, n.s. Ovate, convex, moderately shining piceous ; the thoracic margins near the front, a large angular humeral spot, and an apical one on each elytron, the legs and antennae, except the club of the latter and an infuscate mark on the tibiae, testaceous ; it is sparingly clothed with short pallid hairs. Head rather closely punc- tured. Prothorax transverse, margined, bisinuate at the base, emargi- nated at the apex, rounded laterally and narrowed anteriorly ; its surface very finely and indistinctly sculptured. Scutellum triangular. Elytra margined, convex, widest near the shoulders, finely punctulated, with the humeral and apical spots almost united by an interrupted lateral testa- ceous space, and with their pubescence more sparing than that of the thorax. Tibia nearly straight, claws dentate \ last joint of the palpi somewhat pointed, not so stout as in the preceding species. Length, i J line. Not uncommon in the North Island. 1132. S. COnsOPS, n.s. This species so much resembles S. acceptus, that it may be readily mistaken for it, but on a careful examina- tion it will be observed that the thorax is only slightly narrowed in front, the sides consequently present a straight rather than rounded out- line, and the elytra are not so wide at the shoulders, being widest near the middle, and more obtusely rounded at the apex. The thoracic and elytral punctation is more distinct, and there are differences in coloura- tion. The thorax is reddish but obscure, the suture of the elytra is infus- cate red, the legs and antennae are entirely yellow ; the humeral spot is very large and well limited, being angulated towards the suture, and at the side extending considerably beyond the middle ; the apical spot is lunate, and just in front of it, extending across the elytra, there is another, but smaller, lunate spot or fascja. Length, i line. There is a variety in which the darker portions of the body are pale fuscous instead of piceous, with the spots correspondingly paler. I found the species in several localities. 1133. S. tristis, n.s. Body rather dull, fuscous, somewhat pitchy, legs and antennae testaceous, the latter more or less infuscate. The form of the thorax most nearly resembles that of S. corners, being transverse and very little rounded laterally, but the elytra are shorter, 648 COLEOPTERA broader, more convex, and less obtusely rounded behind. The sculp- ture of the body is similar to that of S. censors, but the clothing consists of grey hairs only. Length, ii line. Found at Tairua. 1134. S. pallidiceps, n.s. Of the same form as the preceding? the thorax but little rounded laterally, and the elytra widest near the middle. Head pale yellow, distinctly punctate. Thorax yellowish, with a large triangular spot on the disc not quite reaching the apex, and a small spot at each side near the middle, of the same dark colour as the elytra ; its surface is finely and sparingly punctured, and clothed with pale yellow hairs. Elytra piceous, rather closely and distinctly, but not at all coarsely punctured, and sparsely clothed with pallid, almost grey, hairs. Legs and antenna testaceous. Length, i line. I found a few specimens at Tairua and near Whangarei Harbour. 1135. S. fagUS, n.s. Body rather convex, of a short oval, almost rounded form, shining black, clothed with semi-erect greyish hairs, with infuscate legs, and yellowish tarsi and antennae, the latter shorter and more slender than those of the previously described species. Prothorax strongly transverse, strongly bisinuated at the base, widely but not deeply emarginated in front, and very little rounded laterally ; it is margined, very distinctly but finely punctured, and sparingly pubescent. Elytra rather short and convex, widest near the middle, more coarsely punctured than the thorax, with the discoidal portion less densely pilose than the rest of their surface. Under-side reddish. Length, ij line. I found this species frequenting the beech trees at Tairua and elsewhere. 1136. S. terreilUS, n.s. Elliptical, somewhat elongate-oval, mod- erately convex, sparingly pilose, variegated. Head and thorax of a dark brownish-red, the basal portion of the elytra reddish-testaceous, the apical portion a little darker, with a dark, curved fascia behind the middle, legs and antennae testaceous. Antenna stout, with a rather * large, obtuse club. Head distantly punctulated. Thorax transversely quadrate, obviously broader than it is long, base bisinuated, apex sub-truncate, with its sides distinctly margined and nearly straight; its surface finely and remotely punctured, and sparingly clothed with semi-erect pallid hairs. Scutellum small, triangular. Elytra obovate, rounded at the shoulders, near which they are widest, and a good deal narrowed posteriorly ; they are wider than the thorax, not much elevated, finely and distantly punctured, with the yellowish pubescence most conspicuous behind the dark fascia. Legs stout. Length, ij line. OF NEW ZEALAND. 649 A rather narrow form. I found one example only, under a stone on Mount Manaia, near Whangarei Heads. The genus is somewhat doubtful. 1137- S. rarus, n.s. This sp.ecies is somewhat similar to S. terrenus, but is larger, with a larger and more obtuse antennal club, the elytra are only moderately narrowed posteriorly, and not at all at the shoulders as in that species ;- the body is oblong-oval, only moderately convex, and sparingly clothed with fine yellowish hairs. It is of a dark rich brown colour, with the elytral base and suture reddish, and two spots on each elytron testaceous ; the smaller not far from the shoulder, the larger, near the apex, is transverse, and almost reaches the suture so as to form an interrupted fascia ; legs and antennae testaceous. Head punctulate. Prothorax rather large, sub-quadrate, but quite transverse, base bisinuated, apex sub-truncate, a little rounded laterally, finely and rather closely punctured, much more closely than that of S. tcrrcnus, with erect pubescence. Elytra broader than thorax, and, like it, distinctly margined, oviform, very regularly and gradually rounded laterally, and distinctly but neither very closely 'nor coarsely punctured. Length, i \ line. Described from one example found at Tairua. 1138. S. SUffusUS, n.s. Moderately convex, elongate-oval, pilose, fuscous, somewhat piceous, with the suture and a large suffused space on the middle of the elytra reddish-testaceous, legs and antennae yellowish. Head rather distinctly punctured. Thorax rather large, broader than long, base bisinuate, apex sub-truncate, the sides margined and but little rounded ; its surface is very distinctly yet not coarsely punc- tured, and clothed with fine pallid hairs. Scutellum small, triangular. Elytra broader than thorax, rather long, obovate, and a good deal nar- rowed posteriorly ; their surface is rather closely and coarsely punctured, much more so than the thorax, and clothed with fine, erect, pallid pubescence. Length, i line. Found at Auckland and surrounding districts. 1139. S-. minutulus, n.s. Ovate, convex, piceous, with greyish pubescence and testaceous legs and antennae, the club of the latter infuscate. Thorax rather large, broader than long, margined, rounded laterally, rather distinctly and closely punctured, and sparingly clothed. Elytra obovate, widest near the middle, very coarsely and closely punc- tured, with the pubescence chiefly confined to the sides and apex. It is allied to S. suffusus ; but its small size and coarse elytral sculpture will lead to its recognition. Length, -| line. I found my specimens at Tairua and Whangarei Heads. 1140. S. picinus, n.s. This species is very much like S. flavi- hirtus in general outline, though rather broader, and, consequently, less K iv 650 COLEOPTERA oval; the head is finely but distinctly punctured; the thorax is trans- verse, nearly straight at the sides behind and rounded in front, the base is obliquely truncated towards each side, the apex emarginated, and its surface is sparingly punctulated and clothed with pallid hairs. The elytra are obovate, convex, moderately finely and closely punctured, with fine greyish hairs proceeding from the punctures. The insect is of a moderately shining, greenish-black colour, with the apex and side margins of the thorax castaneous, and the legs and anten- nae reddish-testaceous. Length, \\ ; breadth, i line. My specimen, in bad condition, was sent me by Professor Hutton, who found it at Lindis Pass, Otago. I have a second individual, received some two or three years ago from Mr. C. M. Wakefield, which I refer to this species, though the punctation is rather coarser than in the one from Otago. Cranophorus. Mulsant ; Lacord. Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. xii.,/. 218. Head small, quite invisible from above; labrum feebly rounded in front ; last joint of the maxillary /d^to* a little longer than broad, obliquely truncated at the extremity. Eyes not very obvious, and only seen underneath. Antenna rather long, terminated *by a slender elongate- oval club, formed of three or four joints, cylindrical, not compressed. Pronotum not quite so wide as the elytra, of a rather regular semicircular form, the anterior and lateral margins with an even curvature ; base slightly arcuated, posterior angles straight, anterior obsolete ; somewhat convex behind. Scutellum triangular. Elytra oval, a little convex, widest at the middle, finely margined ; epipleurcc moderate, plain, with a slight depression opposite the posterior femora, and effaced a little beyond. Prosternum a little elevated on the middle line, sub-depressed and furrowed at each side ; the mesostennim very short, sub-sinuous in front. Abdomen with five segments. Legs slender, tibire almost arched externally ; tarsi with single claws. 1141. C. venustus, Pascoe; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Sept., 1875. C. elliptico-ovatiis, modice convexus, villosus, niger, supra sat confertim punctulatus ; prothorace utrinque late flavo-marginato ; elytris singulis margine externo maculisque duabus magnis flavis. Long., 2\ lin. Waikato (Captain Hutton). Cranophorus, Muls., is easily recognised by the prolongation of the anterior part of the prothorax completely covering the head (not emar- ginate as in the generality of the Cocdnellidce]. Two species only from the Cape were known hitherto. I have but a single specimen of the species before me ; but a minute examination might show structural peculiarities requiring its generic separation from the Cape species, which have certainly a somewhat different aspect. Only four members OF NEW ZEALAND. 651 of the family are known from New Zealand, viz., Coccinella tasmanii, C. concinna, Lais antipodum, and the above ; Captain Broun has sent two or three species of Scymnus, not yet determined, and possibly introduced. NOTE. — I found some specimens at Auckland and Tairua, so the species may be widely distributed though apparently rare. Colonial fHuscum auto (geological Surfccg department JAMES HECTOR, C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S., BIBECXOB. MANUAL OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. BY CAPTAIN THOMAS BROUN. PART II. PUBLISHED BY COMMAND. NEW ZEALAND: BY AUTHORITY : GEORGE DIDSBUEY, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, 1881. PREFACE. THIS Part concludes Captain Broun' s work on the New Zealand Coleoptera, as submitted by the author, and describes additional species which have been discovered during the period occupied in the publication of the Eirst Part of the work. For convenience of reference the paging has been made consecutive throughout both Parts, and the families and genera referred to in the Second Part have had affixed to each the page at which they are described in the early por- tion of the work. The alphabetical Index has been prepared for the work as if it were in one volume, and it is intended to issue a series of plates giving figures of a typical specimen of each family, as an additional facility for reference. JAMES HECTOR, Director. Colonial Museum, Wellingtony 20th May, 1881. GENERIC INDEX. Ablabus Abrseus Acalles Acallopais Acly tia Acosmetus Actenonyx Actizeta Adelium Adelostelia Adoxia Adrastia... 2Emona Agapanthida Agatliinus Aglophus Aglyeyderes Agonochila Agrilochilus Alema ... Aldonida Aldonus Alogus ... Amarotypus Amarygmus Ambeodontus Amphiplatys Anchomenus Ancistropterus Aneuma Anthribus Anthicus Anobium Apate ... Apeosina Aphilon Aphodius Aphthora Apion ... Araeocerus Arecophaga Argutor Ariphron Arnomus Arthropus Artystona Asaphia... Astetholea Page 183, 669 166, 666 488, 720 ... 494 326, 68 1 ... 197 ... 61 ... 359 ... 386 ... 212 ... 631 ... 663 ... 570 ... 575 ... 470 ... 289 ... 425 ... 63 ... 520 ... 619 ... 506 ... 482 ... 43 6 ... 393 ... 574 ... 286 ... 20 ... 475 ... 455 545, 742 ... 411 339, 687 ... 345 ... 693 ... 629 ... 257 ... 366 ... 466 ... 558 ... 533 ... 41 ... 695 ... 619 ... 382 ... 384 ... 700 576 Astetbolida Atopida Baculipalpus Balcus ... Bseocera Betarmon Bembidium Bitoma... Blosyropus Bothrideres Brachypeplus Brachyolus Brachynopus Brenthus Brexius . . . Brontes... Brounia... Brullea ... Bryaxis ., Byrrhodes Buprestis Calathus Calliprason Catniarus Canistra Canthorhynchus Catoptes Capnodes Cecyropa Cerabilia Ceratognathus Chalcodrya ChsDrodes Choleva Chrosis Cicindela Cilibe ... Cillenum Cis Clivina ... Clytus ... Coccinella Colaspis Colymbetes Conurus Coptomma Corticaria ', Coryrnbites Page ... 578 ... 311 ... 423 ... 322 ... 665 ... 286 ... 55 ... 192 ... 578 ... 207 ... 167 ... 432 ... 664 ... 542 ... 465 ... 219 ... 274 ... 13 124, 660 ... 307 ... 275 ... 18 ... 582 ... 148 ... 639 ... 525 428, 693 ... 690 437, 698 44 ... 252 ... 402 ... 357 ... 151 296, 681 1 ... 368 ... 59 ... 346 7 ... 588 ... 644 ... 621 ... 74 ... 96 ... 589 ... 234 299 VI GENEKIC INDEX. Cotes ... Coxelus Cranophorus Crisius ... Cryptamorpha Crjptodacne Cryptophagus Cryptohypnus Ctenoplectron Curimus Cybister Cyr>loma Cyclomorpha Cyclonotum Cyclothorax Cyprobius Cyphanus Cyphon Cyphotelus Dalina Dasynotus Dasytes Demetrida Demonax Dendroblax Dendrophagus Dendrotrupes Diagrypnodes Diastamerus Dicbrochile Didymocantba Dolichoscelis Dorcatoma Dorcus... Dorytomus Drasterius Drirnostoma Drotus ... Dryocora Eburida Ectopsis Eirahv. Elatei- ... Empseotes Enarsus Entium Epierus Epistranus Epitimetes Epursea Erirhinus Erymneus Etnalis... Euderia Eugnomus Eumede Euplectus Euryclia3na Eurynotia Euthenarus Euthyrhinus Page 410, 691 ... 195 ... 650 ... 500 ... 221 ... 640 ... 224 295, 680 400, 691 ... 243 ... 75 ... 85 ... 667 ... 83 ... 29 ... 308 ... 308 ... 318 ... 324 ... 133 ... 93 328, 684 ... 64 ... 587 ... 250 ... 219 ... 741 ... 217 ... 616 ... 16 ... 568 495, 726 342, 690 251, 673 453, 711 ... 279 i ... 29 I ... 583 ... 218 .... 581 ... 719 ' ... 447 ... 306 441, 701 ... 199 ... 519 ... 163 202, 670 ... 435 ... 168 449, 706 ... 435 ... 554 ... 344 458,715 ... 334 ... 139 ... 607 ... 440 ... 52 Eutornus Exilis ... Gfastrosarus Greophilus G-eranus Grrynoma G-yrinus... Gryrophsena Helops Heteronyx Heteropsis Hexatricha Hister Holocaspis Holoparamecus Homai-us Homodus Hoploneine Hybolasius Hydrobius Hydroporus Hygrochus Hylastes Hylobia Hypharpax Hypotagea Idotasia... Indecentia Inophlceus Irenimus Ithris ... Lacon . . . Lagrioda Lasiorhinus Lasiorhynclius Lathridius Lecanornerus Leis Lenax . . . Leperina Leptachrous Limnichus Liochoria Liogramrna Lissotes Lithocaris Lomemus Lorelus Lyperobius Macratria Macroscytalus Mecastrus Mecodema Melanus Menimus Mesocolon Mesocyphon Mesoxenophasis Metablax Metaglymma Metoponcu.-? Page ... 534 ... 556 ... 585 445, 704 ... 302 ... 181 ... 76 ... 87 ... 392 ... 264 ... 529 ... 591 ... 161 37, 656 ... 231 ... 740 ... 703 ... 461 609, 744 ... 77 ... 71 ... 702 ... 539 ... 403 ... 49 ... 456 ... 506 ... 485 439, 699 ... 443 ... 205 ... 302 ... 408 ... 532 ... 543 ... 233 ... 46 ... 645 ... 175 ... 178 ... 571 247, 671 ... 246 ... 567 ... 255 ... 113 ... 290 ... 381 444, 702 ... 409 ... 736 ... 293 ...7,653 ... 677 ... 361 ... 153 ... 317 ... 525 ... 284 ... 10 106 GENERIC INDEX. Vll Microlainia Microtribus Mitrastethus Molopsida Monocrepidius Mordella Mordellistena Morychus Navomorpha Neocharis JSTeomycta IVitidula Nosodendron Novitas ... Kyxetes... Ochina ... Ochosternus Ochrocydus Odontria Omalium Omosita Oopterus Ophryops Oreda ... Oregus ... Oropterus Othius ... Oxylasma Pacbycephala Pachycotes Pachydon Pacbypeza Pactola... Pachy ura Paedaretus Panspceus Parabaris Parabrontes Paramecosoraa Paranomocerus . . . Parapbylax Parinua... Parmipalpus Parmius Parnida Paromalia Paupris... Pedalopia Peniticus Pentartbrum Pericoptus Pbagonopbana Phycosecis Pbilacta Pbilhydrus Philonthus Pbilothermtis Phloeophagosorna . . . Pbrynixus Pbyllotreta Phymatopbtca Page Page ... 599 Physolflesthus ... 15 ... :>:>7 Platypus ... 540 ... 504 Platy soma ... 161 ... 43 Potaminus ... 248 ... 29i Pcecilippe ... 615 ... 414 Praolepra 454, 712 ... 415 Priateles ... 669 245, 671 Prionoplus ... 566 ... 590 Promanua ... 180 277, 674 Prosopogmus ... 30 ... 457 Protelater ... 305 ... 170 Pselaphus 122, 660 ... 242 Paepbolas ... 479 ... 528 Pseudocalliprason. ... 574 474, 718 Psilocnaeia ... 606 ... 342 Psilomorpba ... 580 ... 298 Ptinus ... ... 338 ... 567 Pycnomerus ... 208 ... 264 Pyronota ... 262 ... 116 Rembus... 14 ..." 173 Khadinosomus ... 430 ... 54 Rhinomacer ... 467 ... 576 Ebipistena ... 417 ... 487 Ebizonium ... 206 13 Kbyncodes 502, 730 ... 477 Rhysodes ... 214 ... 101 Rygrnodus 80, 659 ... 679 Rytinotus ... 204 ... 672 Sagola ... 135, 663 ... 538 Salpingus ... 398 ... 705 Saphobius ... 256 ... 730 Saprinus 164, 665 ... 465 Scaphisoma 158, 664 . ... 469. Scolopterus 472, 718 ... 444 Scopodes ... 68 ... 288 Scydmsenus ... 144 ... 655 Scymnus ... 645 ... 220 Selenopalpus ... 420 ... 670 Seritrogus ... 521 ... 505 Sessinia ... 420 ... 355 Sharpia ... 418 ... 301 Sibinia .. 478 ... 662 Somatidia .. 600 ... 331 Soronia .. 172 ... 249 Sphinditeles .. 687 ... 497 Spilotrogia .. 607 ... 331 Staphylinus ... 107 ... 67 Stenellipsis ... 604 ... 627 508, 731 Stenopotes S tephanoi'hy nchus 583, 739 462, 717 ... 271 Sternaulax ... 162 ... 146 Stethaspia ... 261 ... ,359 Stilicioides 96 ... 449 ... 78 Syllectus Sympedius ... 51 500, 724 . no Syncalus ... 201 ... 211 Syrphetodes ... 352 530, 738 Tachys 60 433, 695 Talerax 279, 674 ... 637 Tanychilus ... 395 334, 685 Tarpbiomimus ... 182 VI 11 GENERIC INDEX. Teclimessa Telmatophilus Tetrorea Thallis ... Thelyphassa Thoramus Tomicus Trachyphkeus Trichosternus Triplax Triplosarus Trogoderma Trogosita Tropopterus Tychanus Tympanopalpus Typhsea Page ... 424 Tyrus . . . ... 224 Tysius ... ... 609 Uloma ... ... 603 Ulonotus ... 422 Veronatus 280, 677 Yotum ... ... 742 Wakefieldia ... 430 Xantholinus 31,656 Xenocera ... 642 Xenocnema 45, 659 Xenoscelis 240 Xuthodes ... 177 Xylotoles 27, 655 Zolodinus 498, 729 Zorion . . . ... 617 Zylockus 238 Page 121 458 366 185 314 573 62 102 688 537 174 580 593 379 584 397 653 NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. PART II. Group-CNEMACANTHIDJE (P. 7). Mecodema (p. 7)- 1142. M. flllgida, n.s. Body black, shining, the antennae, palpi, and legs piceous, and the apical margins of the elytra ru- fescent. Head moderate, transversely impressed between the antennae, and quite obsoletely behind the eyes ; at the inner margin of each of these latter there is a distinct punctiform impression ; mandibles ob- liquely striate ; labrum outwardly curved. Prothorax sub-depressed, rather broader than long, slightly rounded laterally, and considerably narrowed towards the blunt posterior angles ; the superficial impressions consist of the punctulated dorsal line, ending in the frontal curvature, which terminates near each front angle and is indistinctly duplicated on the middle, the fossae near the hind angles united by a curved basal depression, and a row of marginal punctures : the lateral rims can hardly be termed crenulate. The elytra are elongate-oval, slightly convex, broadest behind the middle, and slightly incurved in line with the middle thighs ; each elytron bears eight distinct, finely-punctured striae, between the eighth and the side a smooth raised space not attaining the base or apex ; the marginal sculpture is indefinite, being too shallow and irregular to be described as punctate ; the punctation of the two outer striae is close and distinct, but the whole of the apical sculpture is some- what irregular ; the interstices are nearly plane, though a little elevated near the sides and apex. Under-side smooth, glossy, pitchy-black. The smooth head and thorax differentiate this species from all the others of equally large size. Length, \2\ lines; breadth, 4^-. My two specimens were found by T. F. Cheeseman, Esq., F.L.S., on the mountains near Nelson. 1143. M. COELStricta, n.s. Body elongate, elliptical, somewhat convex; glossy black, slightly rufescent near the sides and apex of the elytra ; femora and basal joint of antennae red, the rest of the latter pitchy-red. 654 COLEOPTERA The head is of moderate size, with two curved impressions between the antennae, and a very indistinct transverse one in line with the back part of the eyes ; just in front of this, and close to each of the latter, there is an obvious puncture. The prothorax is broader than the head, rather broader than long, gradually rounded to beyond the middle, and from thence abruptly narrowed to the obtuse hind angles ; its widest part is near the front ; it is but little convex, and slopes a little towards the base ; the fine median furrow does not attain the apex, and before reaching the base proceeds through a fovea-like expansion ; the posterior depressions are situated close to the angles and are well defined ; the oblique frontal impressions are faint ; the disc is almost smooth, but there is a row of punctures, hispid as usual, in the marginal channel. The elytra are rather broader than the thorax, elongate-oval, slightly convex, and very perceptibly incurved or constricted just behind the shoulders, exactly in line with the intermediate femora ; each has eight punctured striae, the sutural least distinct ; between the eighth and the side there is an abbreviated, smooth, raised space, and the side bears some large shallow punctures which become rugose behind ; the interstices, except those near the sides, are almost flat, but the sculpture becomes coarse and confused posteriorly. Under-side reddish-black, impunctate. This species may be readily recognized by the incurvature behind the humeral region (which is much more strongly pronounced than in M. fulgida), red thighs, &c. Length, 9! lines ; breadth, 3. My unique example, a female, was discovered by J. D. Enys, Esq., F.G.S., of Castle Hill Station, West Coast Road, Canterbury. Group— ANCHOMENIDJE (P. 18). Parabaris. Nov. gen, Mentum broad, deeply emarginate, its wings incurved; the median tooth stout, triangular, bi-setose at the base, nearly as long as the wings. Ligula free and truncate at the extremity; paraglossae narrow at apex, longer, soldered to the ligula for the greater part of its length, the latter provided with two erect bristles. Palpi moderately long, hairy, the terminal joint of the maxillary elongate, slightly oval, truncate at apex. Mandibles robust, curved at apex, uni-dentate inwardly. Eyes slightly prominent, finely facetted. Antenna filiform ; the first and third articulations about equal, 2nd shorter; their pubescence begins with the third joint. Head large, narrowed behind. Prothorax sub-quadrate, large. Elytra sub-obovate, considerably and abruptly narrowed and sinuated posteriorly. Legs of moderate length, comparatively slender ; femora almost linear ; tibia straight, spinose at apex, the anterior notched, the four posterior densely covered with slender spines ; tarsi rather slender, densely hispid underneath, hairy above; basal joint elongate-oblong, second elongate-triangular, third triangular, fourth cordate; claws simple. OF NEW ZEALAND. 655 The only exponent of this genus should, I think, be placed near Abaris in the Anchomenida ; it has quite the facies of zFerom'a, but differs structurally. 1144. P, atratus, n.s. Body oblong-ovate, broad, sub-depressed, widest behind the middle of the elytra; shining, quite black, legs piceous, tarsi and antennae (save the pitchy basal joint) rufous. jffeadwiih. two irregular frontal foveae not extending beyond the inter- antennal line, slightly wrinkled, narrowed behind the legs. Prothorax transversely quadrate, rounded laterally, narrowed between the middle and the almost rectangular hind angles ; apex truncate, base triangularly excised at the middle ; the thick rims least distinct behind ; the sides, particularly behind the middle, explanate ; the basal fossae are large, their outer slope on the same plane as the flattened angles ; the dorsal groove terminates in a deep, curved, frontal impression. Elytra broader and about twice as long as the thorax, very gradually rounded to beyond the posterior femora, and from thence considerably narrowed sinuously to the apices, which, though somewhat pointed, do not protrude further than the extremity of the abdomen ; the disc is almost (transversely) flat ; each elytron has eight distinct, impunctate striae, the fifth and sixth abbreviated and confluent ; the interstices are scarcely convex, and, with the excep- tion of the external one, quite impunctate ; besides the above-mentioned there are short scutellar striae, one on each, and another between the lateral row of punctures and the side margin. Under-side pitchy-black ; mesosternum very perceptibly punctured ; the four anterior coxa: and thighs bear many yellow bristles ; tibia densely clothed with yellowish hair-like spines. The thorax, when viewed from above, will be seen to be broadly and peculiarly depressed near the hind angles ; when looked at from the side the sides will appear as if gradually raised from the middle backwards, so that the posterior angles are nearly on the same plane as the more elevated parts of the disc. The elytra are but slightly narrowed anteriorly; their greatest width is behind the posterior femora (3* lin.), but the apex is not one line in breadth. Length, 9 lines; breadth, ys. I found only one specimen at Parua, near Whangarei Harbour, and that, unfortunately, is very much mutilated. Tropopterus (P. 27). 1145. T. patulUS, n.s. Body moderately convex; elytra very broad; shining, pitchy-black above; the labrum, antennae, legs, and the elytral margins and suture rufescent ; palpi castaneous. Head narrowed anteriorly ; the frontal depressions broad, separated from the eyes by a slightly raised interval, which again is marked off by a narrow groove close to each eye, the two inner united in line with the antennse by means of a transversal line. The two basal joints only of the antennae are nude. Prothorax transverse, somewhat elevated, cordi- form, base and apex sub-truncate, sides regularly rounded, narrowed but not sinuated behind, the posterior angles not at all protuberant, the lateral rims fine but distinct ; it shows a fine dorsal line, is somewhat depressed along the base, and has broad, shallow foveae prolonged forwards as 656 COLEOPTERA broad, indistinct impressions ; its whole basal portion is punctate. Elytra ample, about twice the width of the thorax, broadly oval, moderately convex, with explanated and reflexed sides, which, however (the rims), cease abruptly before the apices ; each elytron has eight feeble, hardly perceptibly punctured striae, the sutural evidently deepest; the third and fourth are confluent, the fifth and sixth also unite towards the apex, and from that point a sharp, curved carina proceeds towards the suture so as to form the apical margin ; the interstices are plane, the third bears three small punctures, and there are a few larger ones along the side. Under-side smoky-brown, with the sides and apex of the abdomen testaceous. Length, quite 3 lines ; breadth, nearly i^. Professor Hutton sent me one example from Otago some time ago. Group—PERONID^l (P. 30). Trichosternus (P. 31)- 1146. T. rectalis, n.s. Body oblong, but little convex, glossy black, antennae pitchy-red, tarsi piceous. Head large and broad, having the usual frontal impressions. Pro- thorax transversal, rounded laterally, sinuously narrowed towards the base, with decidedly prominent rectangular posterior angles ; marginal channels and rims well marked, depressed along the base, so that the basal fossae appear distant from the hind margin; the disc is only slightly convex; the dorsal groove terminates in an obvious curved frontal impression extending from one anterior angle to the other, and, in one example, there are a few transverse striolae near the median line and basal foveae. The scutellum is broadly triangular, with a striate base. Elytra oblong, their humeral angles distinct, the sides very little rounded and feebly sinuated behind ; the discoidal grooves and punctation are rather finely impressed, and the interstices almost plane, with two or three punctures on the third, and at least an equal number between the seventh and eighth. Legs normal. Under-side shining black. This species differs from T. sylvius and its immediate allies (T. rectangulus and T. temukensis} by its broader, less elliptical, and more oblong form ; the peculiar basal depression of the thorax is con- tinuous with the lateral channels, so that the hind angles are quite flat ; the elytra are not much narrowed anteriorly, and are broadly rounded behind, so that their outline is more like that of T. aucklandicus than any other described species. The broadest part of the body is behind the posterior femora. Length, 8-8£ lines ; breadth, 3. $ $ . The pair I possess were found by Mr. T. F. Cheeseman (Auckland Museum) on the hills near Nelson. Holcaspis (P. 37). H47- H. pollax, n.s. Body oblong, slightly convex, shining, intensely black. Legs pitchy-black, the four basal joints of the antennae piceous ; the remaining joints, as well as the tarsi and palpi, pitchy-red. Head moderately long, smooth, with the usual frontal impressions OF NEW ZEALAND. 657 and ocular punctures. Prothorax quadrate, slightly rounded laterally, gradually narrowed till near the base, where it is somewhat suddenly con- tracted, so that the posterior angles are quite rectangular, but not acute ; the surface presents many fine transversal striolae; the median groove ter- minates in fovea-like expansions near the base and apex, but does not reach either ; the two basal fossae are deep, but not very broad ; the im- pressions near the anterior angles are tolerably distinct, and there are three or four punctures along the side-channels. Elytra oblong-oval, but little convex, a good deal sinuously narrowed towards the apices, their shoulders somewhat protuberant; their seven discoidal striae are tolerably deep, and their punctation rather irregular, consisting of small and oblong punctures, which, however, are more conspicuous towards the extremity ; between the eighth stria and the sides there is an interrupted row of catenulate punctures becoming confused behind; the intervals between the furrows are of nearly equal width, a little elevated and entire, but the punctation of the striae is here and there interrupted. Under-side glossy pitchy-black. In the form of the thorax this specimen resembles H. hispidulus (p. 40), having the same apical and basal emarginations but finer lateral margins, and may be distinguished from it by the presence of depressions near the front angles ; in the sculpture of the elytra it approaches H. elongella and H. ovatella, but it cannot well be confounded with either, the thorax in the latter species, though quadrate, being short, the sides forming an almost uninterrupted curve towards the obtusely rounded pos- terior angles. In my specimen of the female sex the thorax is more glossy, the elytral sculpture stronger, and the elytra rather narrower than in the male. The broadest part of the body is near the middle of the elytra. Length, 6^ lines ; breadth, about 2\. The pair I possess were found in the forests near Whangarei Heads. 1148. H. thoraciCUS, n.s. Oblong, sub-depressed, deep shining black ; three basal joints of the antennae pitchy-black, the remainder obscure rufous ; tarsi and palpi pitchy-red. Head moderately large, smooth behind the frontal impressions, with two punctures close to each eye. Prothorax quadrate, broader than long, apex not incurved, with rounded sides, sinuously narrowed behind, widest at the middle, and with somewhat prominent posterior angles ; its dorsal furrow, though well marked, does not reach the base or apex ; the basal fossae are supplemented by distinct but smaller foveae near each hind angle; the frontal impression is distinct, and the disc exhibits many transverse aciculate impressions. Elytra scarcely broader than the thorax, oblong, very gradually rounded laterally, though narrowed a little towards the projecting humeral angles, sinuously narrowed apically, and a little convex ; their seven dorsal striae are moderately but dis- tinctly impressed, the intermediate pairs unite before the apex; their punctation, though fine, is distinct and quite regular until the apex is approached, at that part the punctures become obsolete ; the sides beyond the eighth stria have a row of catenulate punctiform impressions. The legs are rather short and robust ; the posterior femora dilated to beyond 658 COLEOPTERA the middle, so as to form an angular projection, terminating in a very distinct tooth, the trochanter occupying the space up to that point. Under-side black, with a few shallow punctures on the sides of the breast. This species might, in some respects, be mistaken for H. cedicnema (p. 39), but the regularity of the elytral sculpture, plain black colour, and smaller size will lead to its recognition ; whilst the duplicated basal foveae of the thorax, distinctly dentate thighs, and somewhat arcuated hind tibia are sufficient to separate it from the previously described species. Length, 6| lines; breadth, 2. I found one male example near Whangarei Harbour. 1149. H. SternaliS, n.s. Body oblong, slightly convex, glossy pitchy-black, legs piceous, antennae and tarsi pitchy-red. Head normal, slightly constricted immediately behind the eyes. Prothorax rather broader than long, somewhat cordate, widest at the middle, widely and rather strongly incurved in front, with rounded anterior angles ; the base also is emarginated ; the sides are rounded and a good deal narrowed behind, with rectangular, but not prominent, posterior angles ; its surface slopes a little towards the base, the side rims are rather thick, the median groove proceeds from the hind margin, where it is deepest, but does not attain the apex ; the basal depressions are deep and elongate, extending nearly to the middle of the disc, which is finely impressed transversely. Elytra oblong-oval, but little elevated, very slightly sinuated towards the apices, their humeral angles not prominent ; the discoidal striae are regular but not deep, their punctation fine ; the punctiform impressions beyond the eighth stria are catenulate, and the interstices are plane, the third being tri-punctate. The thighs are inflated, but not dentate. Under-side shining, piceous; the sternum and basal abdominal segment are more or less evidently punctured. The thorax, so far as I can judge by description alone, is somewhat similar in form to that of H. subtznea (p. 38) ; the finely punctured elytral striae differentiate this species from H. ovatella, whilst the punctures on the third interstices separate it from all but the latter. The distinctly punctured sternum, especially near the sides, forms an almost exceptional feature, though traces of this may be observed in H. thoracicus, H. angustula, and others. Length, nearly 6 lines; breadth, nearly 2. $. I found one mutilated specimen in the neighbourhood of Whangarei Harbour. 1150. H. placidus, n.s. Body oblong, slightly convex, broadest behind the middle of the elytra ; shining black, tarsi and four basal joints of the antennae pitchy-red, the rest of the antennae obscure-red. Head moderate, almost imperceptibly constricted behind the eyes, ex- hibiting the usual frontal impressions and ocular punctures, and, in addi- tion, a well-defined aciculate impression across the occiput. ProtJiorax quadrate, apex sub-truncate, base emarginate, the sides rounded, narrowed behind, the hind angles projecting a little beyond the posterior sinuation ; it is but little convex, presents the ordinary median groove, expanded a OF NEW ZEALAND. 659 little at both extremities, neither of which reaches the base or apex ; the basal fossae are large, and on their outer side are depressed, but not to such an extent as to give the appearance of two separate foveae at each angle ; the curved frontal impression, though perceptible enough, is not continued to the anterior angles ; the disc itself is covered with undulat- ing aciculate marks, and, besides these, there are similar, abbreviated, longitudinal impressions along the base and apex. Elytra oblong-ovate, moderately convex, their shoulders prominent, a good deal narrowed, but not much sinuated behind ; each has seven finely-punctured dorsal striae, and a row of punctiform impressions beyond ; the interstices are nearly level, but become more or less irregular near the apex ; the smooth space between the seventh and eighth striae terminates before reaching the posterior sinuation, and at that point the seventh interstice is furcate. The legs are robust, the hind thighs dilated and distinctly dentate. Under-side pitchy-black, bearing numerous shallow punctures. The scutettum is striated to its apex. Length, 6 lines ; breadth, 2T\j. <£ . I received one specimen, quite recently, from Professor Hutton, who found it near Dunedin. The species may be known by the occipital line and wholly striate scutellum. Group— ANISODACTYLIDJE (p. 45). Triplosarus (P. 45). 1151. T. nOV88-Zealandi3D, Castelnau; Trans. Roy. Soc. Viet., Part ii., Vol. viii.,/. 194. Body broad and depressed, light-brown. Head round, with two punctiform impressions between the eyes; thorax short, transverse, rounded laterally, with the anterior angles rounded and the posterior ones obtuse and rather prominent ; a transverse impres- sion in front, a feeble longitudinal sulcus on the middle, and two broad depressions behind ; elytra broad, striated, with a broad abbreviated stria near the scutellum, after the sutural one ; a feeble punctiform im- pression behind, on the interval between the second and third striae; the margin impressed on its anterior half ; abdomen not sensibly impressed laterally ; legs, antennae, and parts of the mouth light-brown. Length, 5 lines. North Island. Group— HYDROBIID^I (p. 77) Rygmodus (p. 79) • 1152. H. Cya.neUS, n.s. Body moderately convex, oblong-oval, nude, glossy, the elytra blue, the rest of the body black. Head closely and distinctly punctured, narrowed anteriorly, with raised frontal and lateral margins. Prothorax transversal, curvedly narrowed towards the front, posterior angles rounded, the sides, especially behind, explanate ; it is finely and densely punctured on the disc, the sides more coarsely, and there are two punctiform impressions at the base. Scu- tellum elongate, with a few fine punctures. Elytra oblong-ovate, only moderately convex ; feebly, almost obsoletely, striate on the disc, the 66O COLEOPTERA stride, however, more distinct behind, they are finely punctured ; the interstices are finely and densely punctate, appearing, on some parts, slightly rugose. Differs from R. modestus (p. 80), its nearest ally, in being less convex and more oblong; it has a much more densely and distinctly punctate thorax, and the elytral sculpture also differs .materially ; the interstices are plane, or nearly so, and their punctation seems almost as distinct as that of the striae when viewed from the side. Length, 3 lines ; breadth, \\. The two specimens now before me were collected by J. D. Enys, Esq., of Castle Point Station, Canterbury. Group-PSELAPHIDJE (P. 121). Pselaphus (p. 122). 1153. P. dulcis, n.s. Body shining, almost nude, dark-red; legs, antennae, and club of palpi dull and of a paler red, the rest of the palpi and the tarsi yellowish. Head oviform, considerably narrowed behind, deeply impressed on the middle from the front to the eyes, less so on the vertex ; eyes con- spicuous, coarsely facetted. Prothorax longer than broad, narrow, hardly wider than the head, subovate, narrower behind than in front, very con- vex, the dorsal space being laterally compressed and much elevated. Elytra much broader than the thorax, rather longer, subconical, rounded, narrowed, and declivous towards the base ; with a distinct sutural stria, and between that and the shoulder a longitudinal carina not attaining the apex; the space between these elevated lines is concave. The basal segment of the abdomen about as long as and broader than the elytra, broadly margined, and, like the rest of the body, without visible sculpture, but bearing a few very fine short hairs ; the remaining segments are deflexed, the second and third short. Antenncc as long as head and thorax ; basal joint stout, as long as the following two united ; second much stouter than third ; joints 3-8 about equal ; ninth longer than broad ; tenth broader but not quite as long as the ninth ; the terminal larger than the preceding two conjointly, much broader, almost cultriform, i.e., nearly straight on one side, dilated towards the middle, and from thence narrowed to a point. Legs robust; the apical joint of the tarsi as long as the intermediate ; posterior tibiae somewhat flexuose. Third joint of maxillary palpi hardly as long and stout as the clavate portion of the second ; fourth rough. Length, i line ; breadth, |. One example found at Pataua, north of Whangarei Harbour. Bryaxis (P. 124). 1154- B. pagamiS, n.s. Body nearly nude, the only villosity visible being on the abdomen and antennae; convex, shining, elytra pale red, the other parts darker, tarsi yellow. Head about as broad as thorax, rounded behind, and, with the excep- tion of two small foveae in line with the eyes, quite smooth. Prothorax OF NEW ZEALAND. 66 1 scarcely longer than broad, much narrower than the elytra, narrowed behind and in front, but not perceptibly marked in any way. The elytra are much longer and broader than the thorax, convex, rounded laterally, broader behind than at the shoulders ; each with a distinct sutural stria, but quite destitute of other sculpture. Hind-body rather shorter than the elytra, curvedly deflexed, rounded, finely margined, its basal segment not larger than the second, in fact the first three are of nearly equal size. Legs moderate, normal, tarsi elongate and slender. Antenna robust, lo-articulate, quite the length of the head and thorax; their basal joint longer and stouter than the second ; joints two to four not quite equal, the third obconical, more slender at the base than its predecessor ; fourth sub-moniliform, shortest ; fifth a good deal larger than fourth, longer than broad, almost obconical ; sixth transversal, much broader than the pre- ceding, and projecting inwardly ; seventh as long as sixth, narrower, disposed so as to project outwardly, but only in a slight degree ; eighth shorter and narrower than seventh, a little thicker on the outside than elsewhere ; ninth large, nearly obconical ; tenth largest of all, obtuse- ovate : the enlarged terminal joints are rather dull and rough. The facies of these species is similar to B. mundus, but the structure of the antennae differs from all the previously-described species. Length, | line ; breadth, 1. I found one male near Whangarei Harbour. 1155. B. ignotUS, n.s. Body convex, glossy, sparsely clothed with long, erect, testaceous hairs ; elytra castaneous, head, thorax, and abdomen dark-red, legs pale-red, antennae slightly fulvous, tarsi and palpi yellow. Antenna not longer than head and thorax, lo-articulate; their two apical joints obviously larger than their predecessors ; the two basal joints stout, sub-equal; three to four equal, slightly longer than broad, smaller than fifth ; the latter oblong, rather longer than sixth ; seventh similar to the fourth ; eighth shortest ; ninth broader than eighth, transverse ; tenth transversal, hardly twice the width of the preceding one, largest, ovate. Head hardly as broad as thorax, vertex convex ; a large pubescent fovea close to each eye seems continuous with a frontal depression. Prothorax convex, cordate, considerably narrowed posteriorly, with a distinct fovea at each side, but without other well-marked impressions. Elytra not longer than thorax, convex, rounded, and a good deal narrowed towards the base, without evident sculpture, but broadly emarginated at the apex near the sides. Hind-body about as broad as but longer than the elytra, its basal dorsal segment rather larger than the second. Legs stout, the posterior tibia somewhat flexuose, and produced at the extremity in the form of a straight calcar, as long as the first tarsal joint. Allied to Nos. 228 and 229; resembling B. inflata, but smaller and narrower, with shorter antennas, cordiform thorax, &c. ; but its chief peculiarity consists in the abnormal structure of the hind tibia. Length, nearly i line ; breadth, -}. My only example was found in the forest, somewhere near Whangarei Harbour. 663 COLEOPTERA Parmipalpus. Nov. gen. Body Bryaxis-like. Maxillary palpi robust, longer than the head ; first joint largest, its basal portion cylindrical, gradually dilated, so that beyond the middle it becomes triangular, its inner angle is then prolonged, and at its apex receives the minute second joint ; the palpus has thus a furcate appear- ance ; third much larger than the preceding one, expanded towards the extremity ; fourth nearly as broad as the head, almost circular, somewhat like an ancient shield. Head elongate, with prominent tubercles ; eyes small, convex ; mandibles curved externally, multi-dentate inwardly. Antenna robust, as long as head and thorax, i i-articulate ; first joint stout, cylindric, joints two to eight of about equal breadth, ninth and tenth distinctly en- larged, the terminal largest. Prothorax small, convex, oviform. Elytra as long as thorax, rounded laterally, narrowed anteriorly. Hind-body widely margined, composed of four dorsal segments, the first largest, second and third equal. Legs long; tibiae flexuose; tarsi elongate, their basal joint minute, the following two equal, terminated by two claws. The structure of the palpi distinguishes this from all the other genera of the Pselaphtda. 1156. P. montivagUS, n.s. Shining, pubescent,the head, thorax, and hind-body dark rufous, elytra reddish yellow, legs and antennae red, tarsi and palpi yellowish. Antennce glossy, equal in length to head and thorax ; their basal joint stout, longer than second ; joints three to eight of about equal breadth, each becoming slightly shorter than its predecessor ; ninth transversal, distinctly larger than the eighth; tenth larger than ninth; the apical joint obtuse-ovate, not twice the bulk of the preceding two ; they are sparsely hirsute. Head quite as long as but narrower than the thorax, with two rounded foveae in line with the eyes. Prothorax scarcely longer than broad, oviform, convex, destitute of distinct sculpture, but, under the microscope, it will be seen that the yellowish hairs with which it is sparingly clothed proceed from minute punctures. Elytra as long as but broader than the thorax, widest behind, and curvedly narrowed towards the base ; their suture is depressed, they are without apparent sculpture or striae, and their clothing is of a yellow colour. Hind-body as broad as the elytra, longer, gradually deflexed, and clothed in the same way as the elytra. Legs long and stout, the tibiae bent beyond their middle part. The insect seems somewhat similar in outline to Bryaxis inflata and its immediate allies (B. sharpi and B. ignotus}, but is narrower, with a much more elongate head, longer legs, &c. Length, i line ; breadth, -|. I obtained four, more or less mutilated, examples on Mount Manaia", Whangarei Harbour. OF NEW ZEALAND. 66$ Sagola (P. 134). 11 57- S, genale, n.s. Body clothed with yellow pubescence, shining, reddish, palpi and tarsi yellow. Antenna longer than head and thorax, very gradually thickened, their basal joint elongate, second globular, third very small, the smallest of all. Head quite as broad behind as the thorax, trigonal, its posterior angles prominent ; an elongate fovea-like depression extends backwards from the antennae to the eyes, and there are two others on the back part of the head. Prothorax short, cordate, sculptured as in S. prisca (p. 136). Elytra nearly twice the length of the thorax, of the orthodox form, with distinct sutural striae and intra-humeral grooves ; these latter appear as if formed of three elongate punctures, the basal smallest. Hind-body as broad as the elytra, but rather shorter. Legs simple. From all but S. major this species is abundantly distinct, and may be at once recognized by the greatly protuberant cheeks, which project to such an extent that the back part of the head is as wide as the broadest part of the thorax. Length, i line; breadth, \. One example was recently received from Mr. P. Stewart, of Wel- lington. Group-SCYDM^SNIDJE (P. 144). Adrastia. Nov. gen. Maxillary palpi long ; second joint elongate, very slender in its basal half, thickened apically ; penultimate as long as the preceding, slender at the base, its dilated portion elongate-oval ; fourth small, sub-conical, its point of articulation difficult to see. Antennce elongate, their three terminal joints obviously larger than their predecessors ; the two basal joints cylindric, stout, nearly equal ; joints three to six nearly oviform and about equal ; seventh and eighth moniliform ; eleventh ovate, larger than tenth. Eyes very small, sub-depressed, coarsely facetted. Allied to Scydm&nuS) but at once differentiated from it and all the other genera of the group by the abbreviation of the elytra ; these are rounded at the apices, and completely expose the apical ventral segment. The genus should be placed at the head of the group, so as to form a connecting link between it and the Psclaphida. 1158. A. Isetans, n.s. Body elongate, elliptical, slightly convex, clothed with fine greyish hairs, rather glossy, castaneo-rufous, legs and palpi fulvous. Head oviform, smaller than thorax, with a short neck, impunctate. Prothorax longer than broad, somewhat incurved and considerably narrowed posteriorly, sub-ovate, widest near the middle, apparently quite destitute of sculpture. Elytra a little broader than, but twice as long as, the thorax, elongate-oval, without distinct sculpture of any kind. Legs long, femora incrassated towards the extremity, tibiae straight, a little ex- panded apically, tarsi pentamerous, claws simple. Pygidium uncovered, finely pilose. Length, |- line ; breadth, \. I found two examples somewhere near Whangarei Harbour. 664 COLEOPTERA Group— SCAPHIDID.E! (p. 158). Scaphisoma (P. 158). 1159. S. actllOSa, n.s. Glossy, nude, convex, oviform; widest behind the shoulders. Colour black, the base of the elytra tinged with red, the apex infuscate-red, legs red, the tarsi and two first joints of the antennae testaceous, the remaining joints fuscous. The body, with the exception of the sutural striae of the elytra, which become obliterated towards the base, seems to be destitute of sculpture. Antenna pubescent, moderate, the two basal joints stout and shining, third and fourth slender, joints five to eight about equal in length, each a little broader than its predecessor, ninth and tenth much broader but not much elongated, eleventh oblong, not twice the length of the tenth : this struc- ture gives them a gradually dilated appearance. The elytra are obtusely rounded behind, so that the yellowish pygidium can be seen. The legs are elongate; the posterior tibia pubescent and bi-spinose at the ex- tremity ; tarsi nearly as long as the tibiae, slender, basal joint elongate. Scutellum concealed by the median lobe of the thorax. Length, f line ; breadth, quite •§-. I found two near Whangarei Harbour. OBS. — In S. apicella, in addition to the large testaceous space at the apex of each elytron with its central black spot, there is in one example a smaller fulvous spot behind each shoulder. Another example, from F. H. Meinertzhagen, Esq., of Napier, cannot be described, as the antennae, &c., are broken off. In form and colora- tion it resembles Bcsocera rufum. Brachynopus, Nov. gen. Body convex, sub-hemispherical. The insect for which the above generic name is proposed cannot be satisfactorily located in any of the genera recorded in Lacordaire's work, on account of the abbreviated basal articulation of the posterior tarsus, and the presence of two spiniform bristles on the third joint of the antennae ; with these exceptions it is allied to Scaphisoma. 1 1 60. B. latUS, n.s. Body convex, very broad, rounded, impunc- tate; colour black, glossy, legs red, the tarsi and two basal joints of the antennae testaceous, the former darker, the rest of the antennae fuscous. Head tinged with red. Prothorax rather short, its basal lobe covering the scutellum. Elytra obliquely truncated apically towards the suture, where they are slightly separated ; their sutural striae, distinct enough near the apices, do not proceed further forward than the hind thighs. Legs rather stout, tibiae spinose at the extremity ; tarsi short, not much more than half the length of the tibiae, the first four joints of the hind pair of nearly equal length, fifth elongate. Antennas moderate, their two basal joints stout, shining; from each side of the apex of the third joint pro- ceeds what may be termed, relatively, a shining, curved, spine-like bristle, attaining the extremity of the following one; joints three to six slender, OF NEW ZEALAND. 665 elongate, and about equal ; seventh distinctly broader than the preceding ; eighth a little shorter but broader than sixth, but not quite as broad as the contiguous ones ; ninth and tenth broad, hardly longer than eighth ; eleventh short, broader but not longer than tenth, broadly oval. Length, nearly i line ; breadth, f . I have seen but one individual, ^which I found at Parua. Bseocera. Erichson ; Lacord., Hist, des Ins. CoUop., Tom. \\.,p. 240. Antennae pilose ; joints three to eight nearly equal ; the three terminal thicker than the others. The second and third articulations of the maxil- lary/a/// sub-equal, the fourth rather longer than either of these, acumi- nate. Scutellum f concealed by the median lobe of the thorax. 1161. B. ruflim, n.s. Convex, obovate, nude, shining, red, in- clining to castaneous-red, tarsi and basal joint of antennae yellow, the remainder of these latter dull and infuscate. Antennas long and slender, their two basal joints stout, about equal, joints three to eight elongate and slender, not appreciably differing from one another, ninth and tenth as long as but broader than their predeces- sors, the terminal oblong-oval. Eyes very slightly but widely emarginated inwardly. Legs elongate ; the four hind tibia a little flexuous, with a few fine hairs, armed at the extremity with two spines, the hinder the longer ; tarsi slender, as long as the tibiae, their basal articulation elongate. The insect, with the exception of the sutural striae of the elytra, is without impressions of any kind. Each elytron is obtusely rounded posteriorly, and at that point is yellowish, the pygidium being of the same colour and but little exposed. Length, nearly i line ; breadth, \. Described from one example taken near Whangarei Harbour. Group— HISTERIDJE (P. 160). Saprinus (P. 164). 1162. S. lepidulus, n.s. Body sub-oblong, moderately glossy, black ; legs and antennae somewhat piceous. Head almost without sculpture in front ; but the occiput with rather coarse shallow punctures. Prothorax gradually narrowed laterally, but rather abruptly near the front angles ; disc impunctate, the sides with a linear space from base to apex, not reaching the lateral rims, covered with moderate punctures, in one example nearly obliterated; smaller and more distant punctures occur along the basal sinuations, decreasing in number towards the middle, there being one only in front of the scutellum. Scutellum small, sometimes indistinguishable. Elytra about as long as broad, gradually narrowed posteriorly, their apices obliquely truncated towards the suture ; on each elytron a fine stria proceeds from the base along the suture, apex, and side, and there are four coarse, oblique, intra-humeral ones ; the suture is smooth, but sometimes a few punctures border the oblique basal striae; the dorsal space is closely punctured and appears dull, the punctation, however, becomes less 666 COLEOPTERA dense near the base, and almost entirely disappears on the sides. Py- gidium closely punctured. Under-side glossy black, coarsely and closely punctured near the sides, smooth on the middle. Prosternal process considerably narrowed in front of the coxae ; hind coxa impunctate. Femora much inflated, the anterior coarsely sculptured, the posterior nearly unimpressed ; front tibia expanded, the outer edge strongly dentate, the posterior thickened and coarsely sculptured ; both hind pairs bear numerous coarse spines. The legs and portions of the under-surface bear coarse hairs, so that when looked at from above the body has the appearance of being ciliated. The basal joint of the antenna is punctate and hairy, the club distinct, almost truncate at the extremity. With the exception of S. pedator the present species seems to have no near ally ; the legs approach in form and sculpture those of that species, but are less developed. Length, 2\-2\ lines ; breadth, if. The discovery of this interesting species at Lyall Bay, near Welling- ton, is due to Mr. P. Stewart. 1163. S, latipes, n.s. Sub-quadrate, shining, black, antennae and legs piceous. Head rather finely punctured. Prothorax transversal, narrowed an- teriorly, base oblique rather than bi-sinuate ; the punctation of the disc is fine and sparing, slightly stronger near the base, but close and coarse at the sides. Scutellum small. Elytra slightly rounded laterally, truncate at apex ; a fine stria extends along the apex and side of each elytron, and six others at the base ; the one nearest the scutellum is very fine and short, and interposed between it and the second is an abbreviated im- pression ; the others, all curved, extend to the middle ; the posterior half is closely punctured, but the basal, in its middle part, is almost free from marks of any kind. Under-side with large punctures. The whole of the py gidium is densely punctate. Femora moderate; front tibia a good deal dilated, sinuated externally near the apex, but not toothed ; intermediate spinose, the posterior more finely ciliated. Antennal dub rather small, reddish. The sculpture of the after-part of the elytra is curious, consisting of linear impressions and punctures. Length, i| line ; breadth, i^. Described from one example sent by Mr. P. Stewart, of Wellington. Abrseus (p. 166). 1164. A. brunneUS, n.s. Convex, broadly oval, shining, bright reddish-brown, each elytron with a large transverse spot behind the middle piceous. Head very finely and distantly punctured. Prothorax with fine, shal- low, distant punctures, becoming closer and larger along the base. Elytra apparently impunctate ; nevertheless, when carefully inspected, a a few minute punctures will be noticed ; each elytron with five very fine, sometimes indistinct, curved striae not attaining the apex; apices truncate. "Rind-body without visible sculpture. Under-side castaneous, impunctate, except near the sides. Middle of OF NEW ZEALAND. 667 prosternum broad and plane, emarginate behind, incurved laterally. Mesosternum transversal, a little sinuated at the base, the suture appear- ing crenulate. Anterior tibia a little curved externally, with a few short yellow spines or ciliae, the inner edge with fine hairs. The species is rather broad, yet less globular than A. brouni, and wants the distinct punctation of that species. Two or three varieties occur ; some much more oviform and darker in colour, almost black; but I have not deemed it prudent to give them distinct specific names. Length, f line ; breadth, •§•. I have several specimens, obtained chiefly in the neighbourhood of Whangarei Harbour ; and, quite recently, I received another from Mr. P. Stewart, of Wellington. Group— NITIDULID.3E (P. 168). Cyclomorpha. Nov. gen. Body very convex, nearly hemispherical, nude above. Mentum large, truncated in the middle, semicircularly excised towards its anterior angles. Terminal joint of the maxillary palpi gradually nar- rowed and truncated at the extremity. Labrum transverse, obtusely rounded and ciliated in front. Mandibles acute, with a pointed tooth on their upper surface near the apex. Antennas inserted at the front margin of the eyes, their basal joint robust, obtusely dilated inwardly. Joints two to eight decrease in length ; second longest ; sixth decidedly shorter than its predecessor, obconical; seventh and eighth similarly formed, but shorter than sixth. Club well limited, tri-articulate, apical joint rounded. Eyes large, longitudinally oviform, obsoletely facetted. Head large, abruptly contracted in line with the front part of the eyes, which therefore appear conspicuous at that point. Prothorax strongly transversal, narrowed anteriorly, finely marginated laterally, emarginated behind each eye, base obliquely truncated towards the sides. Scutellum curvilinearly triangular. Elytra closely adapted to the thorax at the base, finely margined, rounded, completely covering the hind-body. Legs slender ; tibics a little expanded towards the extremity, the an- terior most strongly, terminating in two short spurs ; tarsi pentamerous, narrow, not dilated, finely hispid ; the fourth joint of the front pair about as long as the third, emarginated at apex, but not at all bilobed ; fifth, elongate ; claws thickened at the base. Process of prosternum raised, not projecting. Mesosternum greatly abbreviated. Metasternum large, convex, and, like the whole of the breast, sloping outwardly, so as to leave a distinct hollow between it and the lower edge of the elytra. Abdomen composed of five free segments decreasing in length, a little elevated along the middle, but on the same plane at the sides as the narrow epipleurae ; the intercoxal process broad but acute at apex. Coxce embedded, the two front pairs equally separated and rather distant, the posterior less remote. Antennal furrows extending from front margin of the eyes backwards, oblique, slightly convergent, 668 COLEOPTERA The insect exhibits characters which do not accord with those of any genus known to me. The close adaptation of the elytra to the base of the thorax, rounded outline, and unusual convexity are distinctive features. 1165. C« politllla, n.s. Convex, nearly round, the general cur- vature of the body almost uninterrupted, quite nude above, shining black ; legs and antennae more or less piceo-rufous. Head distinctly but not at all closely punctured, the cibarial organs somewhat reddened. -Projthorax very short, very finely and remotely punctulated, its lateral rims and apex rufescent. Elytra with moderate shallow punctures, much larger than those of the thorax, yet not readily perceptible, with rufescent margins. Antenna as long as head and thorax, glossy, with a few yellowish hairs ; club pubescent. Tibice in- wardly ciliated, and finely pilose. Under-side reddish-black, punctulated, and pubescent. Trochanters deeply notched inwardly. Length, i line ; breadth, f. I found this species some years ago at Tairua. Priateles. Nov. gen. Mandibles robust, strongly arched externally, simple. Terminal joint of the palpi oviform, obtuse at apex. Antennas 1 1 - articu- late, inserted at the sides just in front of the eyes, their three basal joints longer than the following five: first rather longer than third, stoutest, sub-pyriform ; second cylindrical, intermediate in thickness between the contiguous ones, shorter than either ; third slender, a little dilated towards the extremity ; fourth and fifth equal, shorter than second, sub-cylindric ; sixth and seventh about equal, each shorter than preceding; eighth about as long as seventh nearly twice its breadth, greatly narrowed at its base. Club distinct, oblong, tri-articulate ; basal joint cup-shaped ; second transversal ; third obtusely rounded, with an indistinct appendage or false joint at its extremity. Head large, nearly as broad as thorax, immersed up to the eyes, produced obtusely beyond the antennal insertion, Eyes large, not very convex, moderately facetted. Prothorax transversely quadrate, marginated laterally, sub-truncate at base, sinuated in front behind the eyes, scarcely overlapping the elytra. Scutellum rounded behind. Elytra oblong, obtusely rounded behind, leaving the pygidium exposed. Legs robust, femora dilated; tibia? gradually expanded towards the extremity, terminating in a straight calcar. Tarsi with dilated basal articulations, each becoming shorter than its predecessor ; second and third, cordiform ; fourth, minute ; fifth, almost as long as the preceding four united. Claws large, thickened though not actually dentate at the base ; soles hispid, the three basal joints with a bunch of bristles at each front angle. Prastemal process gradually dilated behind, finely margined, rounded at apex, resting on a mesosternal impression having raised margins. Antennal grooves ex- tending from the inner margin of the eyes. Metasternum moderately long. Abdomen composed of five segments, the basal moderately large, second and third about equal, fourth and fifth nearly equal. The coxa gradually become more apart. OF NEW ZEALAND. 669 Body oblong, somewhat convex transversely, and a little arched longitudinally. 1 1 66. P. optandus, n.s. Oblong, transversely convex, nude, shining ; dark rufo-fuscous, somewhat dilute laterally ; a large irregu- larly-formed spot behind each shoulder, and four small more or less distinct ones in line with posterior femora, testaceous ; antennae glossy, reddish ; club opaque, piceous, and pubescent ; legs pale-castaneous. Read finely but distinctly punctured, unimpressed otherwise. Pro- thorax much broader than long, with fine rims, transversely convex, almost imperceptibly rounded anteriorly, front angles depressed, the posterior nearly rectangular, but not prominent; its punctation nearly similar to that of the head. Scutellum punctulate. Elytra slightly broader than thorax, twice its length, oblong, transversely convex, finely margined ; each with a fine sutural stria, distinct behind, but becoming obsolete before the middle, three or four others equally fine, but irregularly abbre- viated ; the sculpture in other respects like that of the thorax. Pygidium closely punctulated. Tibice punctulate, sparsely clothed with short yellow hairs. Abdomen finely punctured, bearing many short griseous hairs. Male. — Mandibles stouter and longer than in the female, and obliquely truncated at the apex ; all the basal joints of the tarsi dilated, the anterior most strongly. Female. — Narrower ; posterior tarsi scarcely expanded ; the elytra gradually narrowed towards the apex. $ . Length, 2 lines ; breadth, nearly i . One pair, discovered recently near Wellington by Mr. P. Stewart. Group— SYNCHITIDJE (P. 182). Ablabus (P. 183). 1167. A. crasSUS, n.s. Convex, oblong; elytra testaceous, tarsi fulvous, the other parts of the body more or less rufescent. The head bears numerous small tubercles. Prothorax transversal, strongly curved laterally, anterior angles prominent; disc transversely convex, the sides explanate and on a much lower plane than the elytra, contracted posteriorly, but not distinctly notched; it is broadly de- pressed on the middle, the depression bordered by irregular elevations, and with a smaller impression before the scutellum ; the surface bears many minute rounded elevations and yellow setae. Scutellum small. Elytra not much longer than broad ; a little broader than thorax ; their sides and apex nearly vertical ; striate-punctate, with a large compressed elevation on the third interstice at the base, and two others behind, the one on the summit of the posterior declivity the larger; three others nearer the side are placed further back, the anterior being near the middle of the elytron ; they are clothed with a few yellowish setae. Legs moderate ; tibiae a little arched externally, with fine setae ; tarsi elongate. AntenncB red, club well-limited ; the exposed portion of the basal joint as large as the second, both stout ; third more slender, longer than the next ; joints four to eight equal ; ninth broader than the eighth, yet hardly one-third the breadth of the tenth ; the terminal smaller than the 3 670 COLEOPTERA tenth. When just captured, the insect is covered with dull greyish scale- like matter ; on its removal the derm appears quite glossy, the intervals between the rows of punctures on the elytra being smooth and shining. Length, i|- line ; breadth, f . Two more or less mutilated individuals were found at Parua. Group-COLYDIID^E (P. 199) Epistramis (P. 202). 1 1 68. E. valens, n.s. Shining, red, the sides piceous, tarsi fulvous. Head retractile, covered with many small tubercles. Prothorax large, transversal, considerably rounded laterally at the middle, greatly narrowed behind, transversely convex, bearing many distinct tubercles, but with a distinct dorsal line expanded in front ; this line and the small spaces between the tubercles smooth and glossy. Elytra longer but not much broader than the thorax, widest just behind the oblique shoulders; coarsely striate-punctate, the intervals between the punctures more or less elevated, most obviously near the sides, where the tubercles become quite distinct. Antennae normal, the two basal joints and the club red, the smaller intermediate joints yellowish. Legs finely hispid ; anterior tibia much bent, the others grooved. The insect is somewhat similar to E. humeralis. In its natural state — id csf, covered with soft scaly matter — the tubercles on the elytra appear in regular rows ; they are much smaller than those on the thorax, and between the rows are placed palish setee. The elytra are rather abruptly dilated near the base, and, consequently, differ in form from those of the typical species. All three are convex and a good deal contracted at the middle. Length, i line; breadth, |. I found one specimen, minus one antenna, near Whangarei Heads. Group-CRYPTOPHAGIDJE (P. 223). Paramecosoma. Curtis ; Lacord., Hist, des Ins. Coleop., Tom. ii., p. 425. The characters of this genus are the same as those of Crypfophagust except that the tarsi are composed of five joints in both sexes, of which the penultimate is smaller than the preceding, 1169. P. maculosa, n.s. Body oblong, sub-depressed, pubescent, slightly glossy : head and thorax piceo-fuscous ; elytra castaneous, with three large spots, one at the apex covering the suture, and one at the side, on each, near the middle, nearly black ; legs of a variegated chestnut colour, tarsi testaceous ; antennae reddish, their three terminal joints blackish. Head distinctly punctured, the spaces between the punctures finely sculptured ; eyes distinctly granulated. Prothorax marginated laterally, sub-quadrate, its sides sinuously narrowed behind, with distinct posterior angles ; its sculpture exactly like that of the head. Scutellum broad. Elytra oblong, a little broader than thorax, margined, slightly OF NEW ZEALAND. 6/1 rounded laterally; they are moderately punctate-striate, and covered with fine short griseous hairs. Legs stout ; tibia> somewhat expanded apically ; tarsi shorter than tibiae, pentamerous, their three first joints nearly equal, fourth small, fifth elongate. Under-side piceo-castaneous, impressed in the same way as the head and thorax, with a few short grey hairs. Length,' i line ; breadth, £. Parua. The marks are not constant. Group— BYRRHID^E (p. 243). Morychus (p. 244). 1170. M. nigricans, n.s. Convex, broadly oval, nude, glossy black, legs red, tarsi fulvous, antennae reddish-testaceous. Head broad, its punctation rather coarse, but not close ; the forehead nearly truncate in the middle, obliquely sinuated toward the eyes ; these latter somewhat prominent. Prothorax transversal, its sides nearly straight, the margins slightly thickened behind ; its punctation is closer but finer than that of the head, and there is a linear impression near the base. Scutellum small. Elytra with moderate shallow punctures, irregularly distributed. Tibice arched externally and finely pilose. Antennce pubescent, basal joint dark red ; the joints gradually enlarged. The distinctly punctured thorax renders its recognition easy. Length, 2 lines; breadth, i\, Described from one imperfect specimen found at Parua. 1171. M, rotundas, n.s. Body convex, nearly round, vertical behind, moderately shining, dark brown, legs red, tarsi yellow, antennae reddish-testaceous, sparsely clothed with rather long, erect, infuscate hairs. Head with distinct distant punctures, the forehead forming an almost uninterrupted curve from one eye to the other. Prothorax much broader than long, a good deal, but obtusely, produced apically, narrowed towards the front, its sides nearly straight ; its surface is distinctly and moderately closely punctured, the punctures, however, rather more distant from one another on approaching the posterior angles. Elytra short, distinctly punctate. Antenna pubescent, basal joint red, second cylindric, both stout ; third slender, twice the length of the fourth ; the others gradually increase. Can be mistaken for M. setarius only ; differs from it in size, in the margin of the forehead being more rounded, and in the sculpture of the thorax and elytra, the former being more closely, and the latter more distinctly, punctured. Length, \\ lines ; breadth, f. I found one at Parua, Group-LIMNICHID^E (P. 246). Limnichus (P. 246). 1172. L. picinus, n.s. Convex, obovate, apparently nude, mode- rately shining, pitchy-black, punctulate. The body is considerably narrowed posteriorly, finely but densely 672 COLEOPTERA punctured, with a triangular punctulate scutellum. When carefully examined a few scattered yellowish hair-like scales may be seen on the elytra, and greyish ones on the legs. It is just possible, however, that perfect specimens may present a somewhat different aspect. The species differs from L. decorus in being much duller, and rather broader in form, &c. ; from L. punctatus in being more attenuated behind, and less coarsely sculptured. Length, i line ; breadth, quite \. I have received one broken example from J. D, Enys,Esq., F.G.S., of Canterbury. Group— ELMID^l. Maxillary palpi short. Antennce a little incrassated towards the extremity, inserted near the front and inner margins of the eyes. Anterior coxce sub-globular, without distinct trochanters ; the posterior narrow and parallel. Abdomen composed of five segments. Mesothoracic parapleurcG simple. Pachycephala. Nov. gen. Head large, free during repose, deflexed, somewhat elongated. Labrum sub-quadrate, rounded in front, concealing the mandibles, Eyes prominent, nearly round, distinctly facetted. Antennce n-arti- culate, not quite so long as thorax, inserted near the front and inner margins of the eyes; basal joint longest, stout; second shorter but stouter than first; joints three to ten increase in breadth; eleventh hardly broader than tenth, rounded. Terminal joints of the palpi stout. Prothorax rather longer than broad, not quite as wide at the base as the elytra, conical, base bi-sinuated, posterior angles prominent, acute. Scutellum sub-oblong. Elytra oblong, marginated. Prosternal process plane, narrow, received into the cavity of the mesosternum. Metasternum moderate. Anterior coxes prominent, sub-globular ; intermediate cylin- drical ; posterior lamelliform, narrowed towards the episternum. Abdo- men composed of five segments, all free, nearly equal. Legs normal ; tibicB nearly straight, not densely ciliated ; tarsi shorter than the tibiae, their four basal joints about equal, the terminal stout, as long as the other four taken together ; claws large, thickened at the base. An undoubted member of the group, but having no near affinity to any of its described genera except Ancyronyx. The head, being as broad as the front of the thorax, cannot be retracted within it. ii73- P. piceum, n.s. Body slightly convex, elongate, covered with short pale yellow hairs ; shining, greenish-black ; claws castaneous. Read punctate, appearing rather rough and dull ; mandibles glossy, reddish. Antenna pubescent, the basal joints infuscate, the others black. Prothorax a little longer than broad, narrowed anteriorly, slightly con- stricted near the apex, without longitudinal grooves, the middle of the base depressed, with a short carina at each side of the depression ; its surface is remotely and rather finely punctured, and the intervals between the punctures are rmnutely punctulated, Scutellum narrow. Elytra. OF NEW ZEALAND. 673 broader than the thorax, oblong, marginated laterally, gradually rounded posteriorly ; the scutellar region is depressed, their shoulders somewhat elevated, and the middle of each broadly impressed ; they are punctate- striate, the punctures more obvious than the striae, all more or less irregular, the sutural striae being nearly obliterated at the base, and their punctation ceasing behind the middle. Legs clothed nearly in the same way as the body. Under-side blackish, densely punctulated, covered with pale yellow hairs, some of which are very short; metasternum grooved longitudinally; the two front pairs of coocce and the base of the femora castaneous. Length, if lines; breadth, \. We are indebted to Mr. P. Stewart, of Wellington, for the detection of this species. He found it on stones in a local stream. Group— LUC ANID^E (P. 250). Dorcus (P. 251). 1174. D. Stewarti, n.s. Body sub-depressed, oblong, obscure- black, legs piceous, antennal club and palpi reddish, sparingly clothed with short, erect, yellowish setae. Head broadly depressed in front, moderately closely and not very coarsely punctured, the base and a spot in front of each eye nearly smooth; eyes encroached upon by the lateral lobes, but not deeply divided ; mandibles stout, tri-dentate, moderately punctured. Prothorax transversal, anterior angles prominent, the middle of its apex sub-trun- cate, the sides slightly rounded, broadest in front, base feebly sinuated ; its whole surface more or less punctured, the punctures similar to those on the head, much closer near the sides, with a large shallow impression on each side of the middle. Scutellum nearly smooth, having only a few fine punctures at its centre. Elytra less than twice the length of the thorax, widely marginated at the base, the humeral angles not very prominent, rounded behind; their punctation the same as that of the thorax, becoming closer towards the sides, and on some parts of the disc rather sparingly punctured, but without distinctly-raised linear spaces. Anterior tibia obtusely dentate externally, the others with one median tooth. Club tri-articulate. Under-side black, more coarsely sculptured than the upper, the back and sides of the head and the sides of the abdomen with very few punc- tures. Its comparatively small size, anterior depression of the head, and sculpture of the inferior surface, &c., lead to its identification. Length, 5-5-! lines ; breadth, 2-2\. I have three mutilated specimens : one from Mr. P. Stewart, of Wel- lington ; the others I found near Stoke Point, Waitemata Harbour. 1175. D. abditUS, n.s. Oblong, sub-depressed, nude, obscure black, legs rufo-piceous, tarsi and antennae pitchy-red. Head transversal, coarsely punctured, but with the basal space nearly smooth, considerably depressed on the middle, the lateral lobes nearly dividing the eyes ; mandibles stout, notched at apex, bi-dentate inwardly, coarsely sculptured, but more finely near the extremity. Frothorax 674 COLEOPTERA much broader than long, obtusely lobed in front, feebly sinuate at base, its sides indistinctly incurved at the middle and obliquely narrowed near the posterior angles : it has a feebly-impressed dorsal line, and is closely and coarsely punctured. Scutellum punctate. Elytra not twice the length of the thorax, with obtuse but prominent shoulders, rounded pos- teriorly ; their surface is coarsely and densely punctured, but the suture and three or four indistinctly-elevated longitudinal spaces (of each) are more sparingly punctured. Anterior tibia with about six teeth on the outer edge, the others simple, all more or less grooved and punctured. Under-side coarsely punctured except on a quadrate space at the back of the head, which is quite smooth and shining. Antennce pubescent ; club tri-articulate. The only clothing observable, irrespective of that of the mouth, con- sists of a few hairs along the base of the thorax and on the legs. Evidently closely allied to White's D. punctulatus. The name and description of that species, however, imply a totally different kind of sculpture, and no mention is made of the large and deep cavity on the middle of the head. Length, 6-6| lines ; breadth, 2|. Mr. P. Stewart discovered two specimens under pieces of wood near Wellington. Group— EUCNEMID-2E (p. 277). Neocharis. 1176. N. OSCUlans, n.s. Narrow, slightly glossy, piceous, covered with grey and pale-brown tomentum ; legs testaceous. Antennce elongate, their second and third joints short, conjointly as long as the fourth ; the others, though expanded apically, are not acutely produced ; they are dull-black in colour, and densely covered with pu- bescence. Head punctate. Prothorax sub-quadrate, but narrowed an- teriorly ; moderately closely punctured. Elytra moderately closely punc- tured, with a sutural stria on each, feebly impressed on the middle, but deeply sunk and bent at the apex. This species is intermediate between N. pubescent and N. simplex, partaking the characters of both ; the form of the body and antennae being similar to that of the latter, whilst the clothing resembles that of the former species. ^ . Length, nearly 2 lines ; breadth, quite i . The only individual I have was found at Tairua. Talerax (P. 279). ii77- T. capax, n.s. Body narrow, sub-parallel, castaneous, rather red ; tarsi fulvous ; pubescent, moderately shining. Antennce long and stout, their basal and 'third joints longest and about equal; second very small; joints 4-10 sub-serrate, eleventh elongate. Head punctate. Prothorax sub-quadrate, depressed towards the base, a ^ little sinuated laterally behind the middle, with moderately long posterior angles; its surface is densely punctured, covered with decumbent yellow hairs, and feebly impressed longitudinally, Elytra OF NEW ZEALAND. 675 elongate, slightly attenuated posteriorly, closely and finely punctured, destitute of distinct striae, but, when carefully examined from the front, indistinct striae will be perceived, the sutural at the apex being bent and sunk in a rather deep groove ; they appear rugulose, and are clothed with depressed yellow hairs. My specimen, no doubt a male, is distinguished from the same sex of T. distant by its relatively shorter and more robust antennae, rather more striate elytra, and more closely and coarsely punctured thorax. Length, z\ lines ; breadth, f . Habitat, Tairua. 1178. T. niger, n.s. Body moderately narrow, sub-parallel; shining, black, legs not concolorous, being brown and chestnut, tarsi dark-testaceous, the two basal articulations of the antennae reddish, the others piceous. AntenncB moderately long and stout, dull, with minute sculpture and pubescence; basal joint longest, bent, second short; joints 3-10 about equal in length, becoming more distinctly serrate towards the extremity ; they are separated by the deflexed portion of the forehead. Head rather broad, densely and rugosely punctate; eyes rather small. frothorax nearly quadrate, a little obliquely rounded at the anterior angles, posterior angles long and directed backwards; it is closely punctured, and clothed with fine griseous hairs. Elytra moderately long, gradually narrowed towards the apex, their shoulders obtusely elevated ; they are clothed and sculptured in the same way as the thorax, appear slightly rugose, and bear two or three obvious apical striae, the sutural deeply impressed at the extremity. Tarsi stout, basal joint longest. Sternum distinctly, abdomen finely, punctured, and pubescent. The prosternum is deeply grooved from base to apex ; the hind coxal lamina is but little produced over the trochanter. The basal joint of the anterior tarsus is prolonged at the apex, the fourth so excavated as to appear bilobed, and the daws are thickened at the base. In i\iQ female the body is rather larger and more parallel-sided, the elytra not being obviously attenuated posteriorly, and the antennae are shorter and less serrate. <£. Length, 2 lines; breadth, £. I found two specimens quite recently at Stoke Point, Waitemata Harbour. 1179. T. rilStiCUS, n.s. Cylindric, slightly convex transversely, glossy, clothed with fine griseous hairs ; black, legs piceous, the knees and terminal tarsal joints reddish. Antennce moderately long and robust, dull black, finely sculptured and pubescent ; basal joint stout, second short, third shorter than fourth but longer than second; joints 4-10 a little longer than broad, sub- serrate; eleventh oviform. Head closely punctate; eyes rather small. Prothorax sub-quadrate, rounded anteriorly, posterior angles moderate, slightly divergent, its apex without the usual margin ; it is moderately punctured. Elytra elongate, quite parallel, apex rounded, with obtusely elevated shoulders ; moderately punctate-striate, interstices punctulated, so as to seem rugulose ; the sutural striae, though rather more strongly im- 676 COLEOPTERA pressed at the apices, are not deeply sunk. Tarsi of the orthodox pattern. This insect most nearly resembles the female T. m'ger, but the third antennal joint is shorter, and, though the point of insertion of the anten- nae is narrower, yet they are less approximated than in Neocharis ; the thorax is not only more rounded at the front angles, but not marginated as is the case in the preceding species. It must be considered the repre- sentative of a form intermediate between Talerax and Neocharis. Length, 2\ lines ; breadth, quite f . I found one individual, probably a female, at Woodside, Stoke Point, Waitemata Harbour. 1 1 80. T. foveatUS, n.s. Body sub-parallel, broadest in front and gradually narrowed posteriorly, but little shining, clothed with pale- yellow hairs ; piceous ; legs infuscate-red, tarsi fulvous, antennae reddish. Head closely punctured. Prothorax sub-quadrate, deeply bisinuated at the base, with moderately prominent posterior angles ; the sides are rounded anteriorly, and its apex is finely marginated and rufescent ; its surface is densely punctured, and has a fovea-like depression at each side before the middle. Scutellum punctate and pilose. Elytra narrowed posteriorly, very slightly compressed near the middle, densely and rugosely punctate, not very perceptibly striate, but with two more or less deeply impressed apical grooves ; the hairs around the compressed parts appear longer than those on the dorsum. Antenna robust, pubescent, punctulate, rather dull, and but little serrate ; basal joint stout ; second short, but not greatly abbreviated ; third shorter than first, much longer than fourth ; eleventh elongate. The two obvious foveae on the thorax, not very prominent eyes, and conspicuous pubescence distinguish this species. The antennae are somewhat similar to those of Neocharis varia. Length, 2\ lines ; breadth, quite f . I found three or four examples in the forests near Whangarei Harbour, the largest of which has been selected as the type ; the smaller ones have the elytra more evenly clothed ; the antennae extend backwards to the hind angles of the thorax. Melanus. Nov. gen. Epistome rounded in the middle, obliquely sinuated towards the anterior margin of the eyes, its edge fine and horizontal, projecting but little. Clypeus large, vertical, placed immediately below the edge of the forehead, which, as intimated above, hardly extends beyond it, contracted at its base, so as to be almost triangular. Ldbrum small. Antennal cavities distinct, surrounding the front and lower part of the eyes. Antenna stout, in repose, extending to the posterior angles of the thorax ; basal joint long and stout, second short, third longer than broad, joints 4-10 sub-quadrate, not serrate, eleventh narrower but longer than the preceding one. Prosternum quite truncate at apex, its middle part transversely convex, terminating in a finely margined process ; its suture extending from the front angle to the coxa ; along each side deeply OF NEW ZEALAND. 677 grooved from the anterior almost to the extremity of the posterior angles. Mesosternal cavity small but deep, with thickened and somewhat elevated lateral margins, apparently open behind, so that the inter-coxal suture is rendered indistinct. Metasternum rather short, canaliculate. Coxal lamina very large, its trochanteral portion about half the length of the metasternum, obtusely prominent over the trochanter, obliquely truncate towards the suture; obliquely narrowed, yet quite broad, towards the episternum. Tarsi stout, their basal joint longer than the succeeding four united, penultimate apparently lamellate, fifth rather small, claws simple. If the front edge of the- forehead were rendered indistinct, the head would be similar to that of the genus Talerax. 1181. M. SCUlptUS, n.s. Body sub-parallel, rather depressed, sub-opaque ; sparsely clothed with very fine grey and yellow hairs, the latter the coarser and somewhat congregated near the base of the thorax, and the base and suture of the elytra ; colour almost wholly black, the last four joints of the tarsi only being infuscate. Head densely punctate, the margin of the forehead smooth and glossy. Prothorax about as long as broad, rounded towards the front, its apex truncate and slightly deflexed, its sides behind the anterior curvature nearly straight, posterior angles projecting backwards, the base deeply bisinuated ; a distinct basal furrow extends forward to the middle, and the basal curvatures are depressed ; its whole surface is very densely but rather finely punctured. Elytra slightly and gradually narrowed pos- teriorly, with simple striae and rather closely wrinkled interstices ; the two sutural striae of each elytron are rather broad behind, the one nearest the suture more deeply impressed than the other at the apex ; the third and fourth unite at some distance from the apex, the others become confluent but are not abbreviated. Legs short; tibiae straight inwardly, ciliated outwardly. Under-side black, densely punctured and pubescent. Antenna stout, of nearly equal thickness throughout, normal. These characters can hardly fail to render the species distinct. I at first thought the insect might prove to be the Drasterius nigellns of White ; but the elytral sculpture, almost at a glance, seems sufficient to separate the two species. Length, 2f lines ; breadth, J. I found three or four individuals in the vicinity of Whangarei Harbour ; another has been received recently from Wellington, where it had been found by Mr. P. Stewart. Group— ELATERID.&!. Thoramus (P. 280). 1182. T. cervinus, n.s. Narrow, not very glossy, reddish-brown, clothed with fine pale-yellow hairs. Head coarsely but not very closely punctured, broadly impressed between the eyes. Prothorax longer than broad, moderately closely punctured, except on the narrow dorsal space, its punctation much closer near the sides. Elytra broadly dilated behind the middle, apices gradually narrowed, not obtusely rounded; striate, the five sutural 4 678 COLEOPTERA furrows almost impunctate, the others distinctly ; interstices plane, rather closely punctulated and slightly rugose. Antenna sub-serrate, second and third joints short, the latter the longer. Sternum rather coarsely, the flanks of the prosternum finely and remotely, punctured. The suture between the intermediate coxoe distinct, consisting of a groove, not a mere linear impression ; the margins of the mesosternal cavity are a good deal elevated anteriorly and rather sharply defined ; coxal lamina well developed. When contrasted with T. wakefieldi and its allies the difference of form at once strikes the eye, the elytra being curved outwardly behind the middle ; their breadth near the base is 2\ lines, in T. wakefieldi it is 3 lines ; the tarsi are more slender, and the mesosternal cavity differs. Length, 9 lines; breadth, 2|. I found one individual only at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. OBS. — In T. wakefieldi the prosternum is sparingly and finely pnnc- tured, the metasternum finely and distinctly. T. rugosus has the middle of the prosternum rather coarsely punctured, its flanks finely and remotely ; the margins of the mesosternal cavity are broad and a little elevated ; the suture between the middle coxae is linear, but the anterior angles of the metasternum at that point are cut away, thus leaving an evident gap between its front angles and the coxae. T. foveolatus has convex elytral interstices, and is finely and distantly punctured under- neath. These remarks will aid in the separation of the species of this rather difficult genus. 1183. T. angUStUS, n.s. Body rather narrow and almost parallel, shining,, black, the sides of the elytra rufescent posteriorly ; clothed with fine yellow hairs. Head coarsely punctured. Prothorax longer than broad, with rather prominent posterior angles, coarsely and closely punctured, least so on the disc. Elytra elongate, almost parallel, punctate-striate, the inner striae not very evidently punctured, interstices punctulated. Under-side more or less punctulate and pubescent. Intercoxal process of the metasternum rather narrow, with a fine suture between the coxx. Antenna dull, second and third joints short, the latter rather longer, joints 4-10 slightly produced inwardly at the extremity. The most parallel-sided species of the genus, narrow in proportion to its hmgth, its thorax very perceptibly longer than broad. Differentiated from T. cervinus in coloration, in the normal form of the mesosternal cavity, fine intercoxal suture, &c. Length, 10 lines ; breadth, 2\. Described from one example discovered at Martin Bay, Otago, by Professor Hutton. 1184. T. parvulus, n.s. Shining, thorax rufo-piceous, elytra dark castaneous, clothed with fine yellow hairs. Head rather distinctly punctured. Prothorax longer than broad, with two foveas near the base, moderately closely punctured. Elytra punctate- striate, the inner striae indistinctly punctured, the intervals between the grooves punctulated and a little rugose. Antenna elongate ; second and OF NEW ZEALAND. 679 third articulations short, equal ; joints 4-10 slightly prolonged inwardly at the apex, the false terminal joint distinct. Under-side piceous, punctate and pubescent. Metastcrnum grooved throughout its whole length ; mesosternal cavity shallow behind ; inter- coxal suture distinct ; coxal lamina a good deal developed near the trochanter, but much decreased towards the episternum. Length, 7 lines ; breadth, nearly 2. One example in my own collection ; exact locality unknown. Oxylasma. Nov. gen. Epistome obtusely rounded, horizontal, its front margin distinct, but not reflexed, projecting beyond the clypeus ; the latter vertical, not abbreviated, widely emarginated ; the labrum on the same plane as the clypeus, or, at any rate, not perceptibly different. Prosternal suture repre- sented by a broad smooth line extending from the outer edge of the coxa to the eye; prosternal process curved upwards between the coxae. Meso- sternal cavity moderate, with thick, nearly horizontal margins. Process of the metasternum rather narrow, its suture distinct. Coxal lamina strongly developed over the trochanter, where it is notched ; from thence it de- creases abruptly, so that before reaching the episternum it becomes quite linear and acuminate. Tarsi moderate, simple, all the joints well de- veloped, the penultimate smallest, entire. The antennal spaces are small, concealed from above by the edge of the forehead. Eyes large and pro- minent, finely but distinctly facetted. Chin-piece prominent, broadly rounded. 1185. O. pannOSUm, n.s. Body almost bare, having only ex- cessively minute greyish hairs distributed over its surface, though a few longer ones may be noticed on the anterior angles of the thorax ; it is glossy, reddish-brown in colour, with yellow legs and antennae. Head closely and coarsely punctured, a good deal depressed in front. Prothorax longer than broad, curvedly narrowed before the middle, becoming rather broader, with a very slight sinuation, towards the pro- minent divergent posterior angles ; disc convex, broadly but not deeply impressed longitudinally, and also near each side ; its punctation moderate, finest near the middle; slightly wrinkled on the median groove. Scutellum quadrate. Elytra but little rounded laterally, punc- tate-striate, the interstices rather finely and distantly punctulated, yet appearing somewhat rugose ; the sculpture becomes coarser towards the sides. Under-side castaneous, coxae yellow ; somewhat closely punctate, and with longer pubescence than the upper surfaces. Legs pubescent. An- tenna stout but filiform, elongate, second and third articulations short and about equal, each shorter than the third. Metasternum grooved. The insect appears glabrous, and is broadest behind the posterior femora. Length, 6| lines ; breadth, 2\. Described from one example found near Whangarei Heads. 68O COLEOPTERA 1 1 86. O. tectum. n.s. Body elongated, narrowed towards both extremities, sub-depressed, rather densely covered with yellowish-grey hairs ; reddish-castaneous. Legs more or less infuscate ; antennae ob- scure-testaceous. Antenna very long, extending backwards beyond the posterior femora, slender, filiform ; basal joint stout, about half the length of the third ; second and third short, the latter the longer, conjointly decidedly shorter than the following one. Head coarsely but not closely punctured, very much depressed in front. Prothorax longer than broad, gradually nar- rowed anteriorly, conical, its apex truncate, with the distinct angles not perceptibly depressed, posterior angles long and divergent ; it is closely punctured, with a median furrow from base to apex. Scutellum longer than broad. Elytra elongate, punctate-striate, interstices slightly convex, rugulose, apices simple. Under-side castaneous, rather densely punctured and pubescent. The prosternal process is considerably elevated between the coxae, and the margins of the mesosternal cavity are rather fine, much more so than in the typical species. Metasternum canaliculate. Length, 5^- lines; breadth, nearly i-|. My two specimens, one mutilated, were found near Whangarei Heads. Mecastrus lateristrigatus, White. (Syn., 550, Elater lateristrigatus, ante, p. 306 .J Antenna long and stout, pubescent, black, second and third joints short, equal, conjointly shorter than fourth; joints 4-10 acute inwardly at the extremity. Head punctate. Prothorax longer than broad, narrowed towards the front ; shining black, with rather long but fine dark-grey hairs, rather finely and moderately closely punctured. Elytra black, with a broad infuscate-red vitta on each near the side ; punctate-striate inter- stices rugulose, closed with finer hairs than those on the thorax. Legs black. 7/20nz dentate, the other pairs excised towards the apex, so as to appear subdentate, all grooved below ; tibia compressed, almost straight, narrowed towards the extremity, terminating in a strongly curved spur ; tarsi four-jointed, first about as long as the following two, third bilobed, fourth elongate ; claws simple. Pectoral canal profound, terminating below the raised mesoster- num, which, as well as the metasternum, is short, the latter curved. Abdo- men composed of five segments, the basal longest, and produced so as to separate the hind coxae considerably, second shorter than the next three conjointly, third and fourth very short. This form bears a superficial resemblance to the Australian Bostrichus jtsuita. 1272. E. ferrugalis, n.s. Body piceous, densely covered with fine, depressed, griseous and ferruginous scales, the former much less numerous than the latter, but predominating on the elytral apices. Hostrum almost nude and shining for one-third of its length in front, the point of the antennal insertion. Head impressed on the vertex. Prothorax transversal, somewhat depressed and uneven above ; its frontal lobe short, about one-fourth of its length ; the sides but little narrowed posteriorly, so that the outline of the body is almost quite cylindric ; the few small, bare spaces on the disc are impunctate. Elytra nearly thrice the length of the thorax, apparently impunctate except towards the sides, which are so sculptured as to appear covered with large, rounded depres- sions ; their posterior declivity seems flat, but the slightly raised suture, and the presence of a compressed tubercle near each side, gives each elytron, at that point, a quite concave aspect when viewed from above. The clothing and colour of the legs are similar to those of the body ; the tarsi are pitchy-red and hispid. Antenna shining, dark red, pilose ; club opaque with its dense pubescence. Under-side dull black, sparsely squamose, not perceptibly punctured. Length (rost. excl), 6| lines; breadth, 2\. Described from one example sent to me by Mr. P. Stewart, of Wel- lington. 720 COLEOPTERA Acalles (P. 488). 1273. A. OVatellllS, n.s. Body moderately convex, of perfectly elongate-oval form, scaly, pitchy-red ; antennae, tarsi, and beak red ; legs infuscate-red. Hostrum moderate, arcuated, of nearly equal thickness throughout, nude, shining, punctulate. Prothorax about as long as broad, gradually narrowed to the width of the head, base truncate, coarsely and closely punctured. Elytra at the base scarcely broader than the thorax, a good deal narrowed posteriorly, widest immediately behind the intermediate femora, where they are most elevated; each has five punctured striae, and, beyond, two or three rows of oblong punctures. Legs long and stout, covered with pallid setae. Antennce inserted at the middle of the snout ; scape considerably shorter than the funiculus, the first two joints of which are elongate-oval, the others gradually increase in width, so that the seventh articulation is but little narrower than the base of the ovate club ; they are rather glossy. The insect is nearly nude, having only a few depressed pallid scales and erect setae distributed over its surface. Length (rost. excl.), nearly \\ lines ; breadth, nearly f . Described from a single specimen found near Whangarei Heads. OBS. — A variety exists, larger, and of broader outline, and densely covered with dark-brown scales and pallid setee, which may prove to be the natural state of the insect. The typical specimen was selected under the impression that the two forms would prove to be distinct species. 1274. A. COrdipenniS, n.s. Convex, elliptical, squamose. Ros- trum moderate, slightly and gradually dilated towards the extremity, dark shining red, punctulate. Antennae shining, testaceous, scape short ; club ovate, piceous ; they are inserted at the middle, but behind rather than before that point. The head and the base of the beak are clothed with fine yellow scales. Prothorax large, longer than broad, oviform, con- stricted anteriorly so as to cause a frontal depression ; it is coarsely and closely punctured, and partially covered with depressed, elongate yellow scales and upright fuscous setae ; these latter are rather long. Elytra con- siderably broader than thorax, short, widest in front of the middle, de- flexed and considerably narrowed behind, the sides much rounded ; they are striate, the punctures in the striae are oblong, red, and shining ; there are four tufts of dark-coloured setae near the middle, two much smaller ones on the top of the posterior slope, and three on each side, the humeral most distinct • the first four only, however, at first strike the eye ; the rest of their clothing consists principally of fine yellow scales, but a small spot on each side is formed of whitish ones. The legs are of moderate length, but very robust, and clothed with pallid scales and long, erect, fuscous setse, similar to those on the thorax and elytra. The thorax is piceous, the elytra pitchy-red, and the legs and tarsi reddish. The tarsi are rather long, with a long claw-joint. Length (rost. excl.), i line ; breadth, £. I have but one specimen in my collection ; it was obtained near Whangarei Harbour, OF NEW ZEALAND. 721 1275. A. leyiculus, n.s. Oblong, rather depressed above; covered with whitish scales, except on a large space on the middle of the thorax near the base, and one on each elytron extending along the suture, from the base to the hind thigh, towards which it is prolonged trans- versely ; tibiae and tarsi reddish, beak red, antennae testaceous ; the general ground-colour of the body is slaty-brown. The rostrum is of moderate length, a little arcuated, shining, sparingly punctulate. Prothorax longer than broad, not much narrowed anteriorly, closely and rugosely sculptured so as to appear covered with granules, and with a row of erect setae along the front. Elytra oblong, not greatly exceeding the thorax in width, broadest near the hind thighs, narrowed and declivous behind ; they are punctate-striate, the punctures rather glossy and red, and bear a few coarse setae behind the middle. Legs robust, clothed in the same manner as the body. A rather narrow, flattened species, not agreeing very well with Acalles ; easily recognized by the absence of the prevailing whitish scales on the spots indicated above. Length (rost. excl.), f line ; breadth, f. Received one or two specimens lately from Mr. P. Stewart, of Wel- lington, and I found others near Whangarei Heads. 1276. A. CristatUS, n.s. Body sub-ovate ; elytra very convex, squamose ; colour pitchy-red ; legs infuscate, antennae testaceous-red. Rostrum rather short and broad, a little expanded towards its apex, nude, coarsely punctured. Prothorax about as long as broad, narrowed anteriorly, apparently punctulate, but 'so densely covered with thin, rounded,' pallid scales and coarse but short upright setae as to conceal its sculpture ; some dark-coloured setae form two tufts on the middle. Elytra wider than thorax, sub-ovate ; when examined from the side it will be noticed that they are abruptly elevated from the base and deflexed behind ; they are not perceptibly striate, and a bare sutural space affords no evi- dence of punctation ; their clothing is similar to that of the thorax ; on the top of the posterior declivity there are two conspicuous elevations formed by yellowish setae, and there are some smaller ones elsewhere. Legs short and robust, covered with obscure white setae. Antenna short, shining ; club ovate. The insect will be most easily identified if viewed from the side ; the sudden elevation of the elytra, with their posterior crests, cannot be readily mistaken. Length (rost. excl.), i line ; breadth, \. Two examples were found recently by Mr. P. Stewart in the neigh- bourhood of Wellington. 1277. A. rudis, n.s. Body elliptical, not very convex, scaly. Ros- trum short, scarcely arched, slightly expanded anteriorly, its apical half nude, shining, red, and punctate; the basal part covered with pallid scales, frothorax rather longer than broad, depressed and a little nar- rowed in front ; the frontal portion is covered with pale, depressed scales and erect setae ; the other, behind the middle, is covered with soft, round, pallid scales, each of which is depressed in the centre, so that that part seems punctate ; its sides are clothed with scales and setae, some pale, 722 COLEOPTERA others dark brown. Elytra obovate, broader than thorax, their broadest and most elevated parts coincident ; they are, seemingly, punctured in striae, but are so densely covered with pallid, dark-testaceous, and piceous scales as to render their exact sculpture indistinct ; the pale scales pre- dominate on the disc, but diverge towards the hind legs ; the piceous scales form one or two basal spots, an irregular fascia between the posterior femora, and a large apical spot. Legs robust, reddish, thickly covered with pale, erect scales. The antennae are inserted at the middle of the snout, are rather short and reddish-testaceous ; club obscure-fuscous, pubescent, and ovate ; the two basal joints of the funiculus are about equal, the next five rather compact, the seventh not much narrower than the base of the club. A careful examination of the pallid dorsal space of the prothorax will lead to the recognition of the species. Length (rost. excl.), nearly i line ; breadth, %. This species also occurs near Wellington, where it has been found by Mr. P. Stewart. 1278. A. dorsaliS, n.s. Convex, elliptical-ovate; fuscous; legs and antennae red, the latter more dilute. Rostrum robust, a little expanded apically ; its anterior half bare and punctate ; the other covered with griseous scales, so disposed as to form four rows. Prothorax rather longer than broad, oviform, widest behind the middle, more gradually narrowed in front than behind ; its seemingly shallow punctation is concealed by depressed yellowish-grey scales, and coarse erect setae. Elytra obovate, more elevated and broader than the thorax, but of the same width at the base, and declivous behind ; they are punctate-striate, and clothed like the thorax ; some white scales form a small spot near each side, and on the dorsal line are placed two very obvious tufts of coarse setae ; the striae appear red. Legs stout, setose ; some of the setae form a tuft on the upper part of the posterior tibiae. The species bears some resemblance to A. hystriculus, but is shorter, more elliptical and convex, and can be separated from the other New Zealand species by the presence of the two distinct elytral crests, one behind the other, and the tendency of the setae to form tufts on the upper edge of the tibiae. Length (rost. excl.), i£; breadth, i line. Named from one example in my own collection, found, most likely, in the neighbourhood of Whangarei Harbour. 1279. A. VOlenS, n.s. The general ground-colour of this species is piceo-rufous, effectually obscured, however, by its dense covering of semi-erect, flattened scales ; the tarsi and antennae also are reddish : its shape seems almost pyriform when looked at vertically, but is in reality ovate, being broadest between the two hind pairs of legs, and rather gradually narrowed anteriorly to the eyes, without any apparent contrac- tion at the base of the thorax, and abruptly deflexed behind; when examined from the side, the elytra will be seen to be almost regularly curved, being most elevated where broadest; the thorax slopes more gradually forwards, but is on a lower plane, having two apical and a like number of median crests. The rostrum is moderately long and robust, OF NEW ZEALAND. 72$ nude, except just at the base, dark shining red, nearly smooth along the middle, but punctulated in rows at the sides. The prothorax is conical, only slightly constricted anteriorly ; its sides are covered with blackish, the disc almost entirely with pale-brown, scales. The elytra are punctate- striate, almost wholly covered with blackish scales, except on a large spot on each side of the suture close to the base, where the squamosity is pale brown ; the scales seem disposed to form three small tufts on the second and fourth interstices, and one on the top of the posterior declivity, but none are much elevated. The legs are moderately long and stout ; the femora seem a good deal thickened towards the extremity, owing to the mass of scales and setae with which they are clothed; the tibics taper gradually, the anterior are flexuous, and all are well ciliated with coarse setae. The antenna are glossy, inserted at the middle of the beak, the funiculus greatly exceeding the scape in length. The peculiar form, distinctly-marked squamosity, in conjunction with the striate-punctate sides of the snout with excessively fine hairs proceed- ing from the punctures, will enable it to be known. Length (rost. excl.), i£; breadth, quite \ line. One specimen, having but one antenna, is the only one I have seen. I found it at Parua. 1280. A. h.Orrid.US, n.s. Convex, elliptically ovate, squamose; shining, rufo-piceous ; legs red, antennae testaceous-red. Nostrum robust, broadly bi-sulcate, feebly carinated, and covered with griseous scales. Antenna inserted beyond the middle; basal joint of funiculus largest, second slender, joints 3-6 longer than broad, third not much shorter than second, seventh obconical ; club ovate. Prothorax subovate, constricted in front, its length and breadth about equal ; very coarsely and densely punctured, in front with many coarse erect scales, fuscous and griseous, and, towards the sides, covered with erect greyish ones, Scutellum invisible. Elytra oviform, not greatly exceeding the thorax in width, nearly vertical behind, moderately convex, and depressed towards the base ; they are coarsely punctate-striate, the transverse inter- vals (between the punctures), however, nearly on the same plane as the longitudinal interstices ; three or four large whitish scales form a crest on the middle of each near the base ; the rest of their surface bears numerous large, upright, blackish and grey scales. Legs stout, covered with erect griseous scales, finer than those on the body ; tarsi broad, squamose. When just captured, the insect is covered with infuscate sponge-like matter ; the above indicates its appearance when thoroughly cleansed. Intermediate in form between A. erroneus and A. hystriculus, being less convex than the former, but shorter and broader than the latter. The very coarse scales render its identification a matter of little difficulty. Length (rost. excl.), i line; breadth, nearly |. Habitat, Auckland. 1281. A. rubriCUS, n.s. Colour red; beak and thorax darkest, antennae palest; densely covered with rounded, depressed scales, and erect setae ; the former are variegate, the greater number being reddish- testaceous, grey ones form a dorsal line on the thorax, and a curved one on each elytron extending from near the suture to the hind thigh, and 724 COLEOPTERA blackish ones a line near each shoulder; other less obvious variations occur ; the setae are bright ; some erect brownish scales form a median tuft on the summit of the posterior declivity. Rostrum robust, punctured in lines anteriorly, behind sulcate, with grey scales and setae. Prothorax longer than broad, ovate, more gradu- ally narrowed towards the front than behind, coarsely punctured. Elytra obovate, of the same width at the base as ,the thorax, abruptly deflexed posteriorly; coarsely striate-punctate. Legs stout, clothed with grey scales and setae. Somewhat similar in form to A. hystriculus and its immediate allies, but readily identified by its flat scales, those on the elytra being smaller than the others. Length, il; breadth, f line. I captured two specimens at Parua. 1282. A. spurcus, n.s. Body pitchy-red, glossy; tarsi red, antennae reddish-yellow ; bearing numerous erect, pale-infuscate setae. Rostrum stout, feebly carinated on the middle, punctate, partly covered with griseous scales. Prothorax ovate-conical, a little depressed before the middle, closely and deeply punctured, with an irregular, smooth dorsal line. Elytra ovate, not very convex, strongly punctate-striate, the striae, however, most distinct behind, owing to the narrow intervals between the punctures being nearly on the same plane as the interstices ; the setae are arranged in rows on the interstices. Legs stout, covered with coarse setae. The insect is usually covered with brownish extraneous matter, and is, I think, common. In some examples the thoracic line is absent, and the elytra broader than in the type, but in other respects they are identical. Length (rost. excl.), i line; breadth, nearly \. Habitat, Auckland. 1283. A. mundllS, n.s. Sub-ovate, moderately convex; tarsi, antennae, and thorax red, the latter darkest ; elytra and legs reddish-casta- neous ; it is covered with scales and setae. Antenna inserted behind the middle of the beak, scape short and incrassate, the funiculus nearly twice as long, club ovate. Rostrum robust, tri-carinate, more or less squamose. Prothorax longer than broad, subconical, coarsely punctured, the punctures filled with round, flat, fulvous scales, those on the middle being paler ; besides these, there are many erect griseous setae. Elytra short, oviform, not much elevated, punctate-striate, the punctures oblong ; the scales on the interstices are of the same colour as those on the thorax, but much smaller ; the setae are numerous, and, on the alternate interstices behind, are nearly white ; short spatulate scales form small black spots on the suture, one at the apex, the other, on the summit of the posterior declivity, being most conspicuous. Legs stout, with grey scales and setae. In form, somewhat similar to A. spurcus, but easily separated if examined attentively. Length (rost. excl.), quite i line; breadth, quite -}. I found one near Whansrarei Harbour. OF NEW ZEALAND. 725 1284. A. Canescens, n.s. Piceous, moderately shining; legs infuscate-red, tarsi red, antennae yellowish-red. Rostrum moderately long and stout, quadri-sulcate at the base, more or less finely punctured anteriorly, the intervals between the punctures with very fine aciculate impressions, and sparingly squamose. Prothorax about as long as broad, widest behind its middle part, constricted anteriorly ; its surface closely and deeply punctured, and covered with round greyish scales and coarse upright setae. Elytra short, broader than thorax behind the shoulders, rounded laterally, narrowed and declivous behind ; their striae have deep oblong punctures in them, and they are entirely covered with round greyish scales and coarse erect setae. Legs stout, clothed with coarse grey setae. Antennas inserted at the middle, moderately elongate ; club rather densely clothed with yellowish pubescence. A rather broad, moderately-convex species, rather abruptly contracted at the middle. Length (rost. inch), \\ ; breadth, quite \ line. My two specimens were taken at Parua. 1285. A, arctus, n.s. Colour fusco-rufous ; legs and rostrum red, the latter more or less piceous ; antennae fulvous and glossy ; body rather narrow, convex, depressed, and contracted in its middle part, and clothed with yellowish-grey deciduous scales and erect setae. Rostrum rather robust, nearly nude, quadri-sulcate behind, punctulate in front. Prothorax ovate, apex obtusely rounded, slightly depressed and constricted anteriorly, widest behind the middle, considerably longer than broad ; coarsely and rugosely punctured, and covered with soft, yellowish and dark-grey scales, and a few coarse erect setae. Elytra obovate, not exceeding the thorax in breadth at the base, and but little broader than it before the middle, where they are widest ; they are rather abruptly narrowed just behind the posterior femora, but not greatly, so that the apex itself is rather broad ; the suture is depressed towards the base ; their two sutural striae, which attain the apex, are deep, and their punctuation not very evident ; the others are rather shallow, with more obvious punctures, and unite in pairs; the fourth and fifth are so abbreviated that the space between them does not extend far beyond the hind thigh ; the soft scales with which they are provided are easily rubbed off, and until that has been done the sculpture cannot be determined. 'Legs robust, particularly the femora, clothed with coarse pale-grey setae. Somewhat like Dolichoscelis denotans in contour, but differing struc- turally. The antenna are inserted at the middle of the rostrum. Length (rost. excl.), i line ; breadth, \. Described from one example found near Whangarei Harbour. 1286. A. vafmm, n.s. This species closely approaches A. arctus in form, &c., but is smaller, with a shorter thorax and much less convex elytra, not dilated near the middle ; the colour and clothing of both are almost identical ; but in the present one the elytral sculpture is essentially different, the striae being equally impressed and punctured, and none unusually abbreviated. Length (rost. incl.), i line ; breadth, quite |. My two specimens were found near Parua. 10 726 COLEOPTERA Dolichoscelis (p. 495)- 1287. D. SGtOSUS, n.s. Body elliptical-ovate, convex, rather short ; shining, of a reddish pitchy-brown colour ; the legs, antennae, and rostrum red. Rostrum finely and distantly punctulated, more coarsely and densely at the base, where there are a few depressed, hair-like, yellow scales, and erect setse. Prothorax ovate-conical, not constricted anteriorly, having an uninterrupted slope from base to apex (above) ; quite smooth on a broad, but not raised, line from the base to the middle, moderately punc- tured elsewhere ; it is sparingly clothed with elongate, decumbent, white and yellow scales, and upright fuscous setae. Elytra obovate, convex, and rather short, consequently somewhat abruptly deflexed posteriorly; their sculpture consists of two rows of fine oblong punctures on each side of the suture ; the rows beyond these become much coarser, and appear to form striae ; they are sparsely clothed in the same way as the thorax. Legs setose. Nearly allied to D. celsus ; its distinguishing features are as follow : Shorter and more cone-shaped thorax, unconstricted apically ; shorter and broader elytra, more suddenly bent down behind. If examined from the side, it will be noticed that, although the elytra are more elevated than the thorax, yet the general curvature of the body is more gradual ; in D. celsus the base rises rather abruptly from the level of the thorax. Length (rost. excl.), i-|; breadth, f line. Described from a single individual found near Whangarei Harbour. 1288. D. villOSUS, n.s. Convex, sub-ovate, moderately glossy, pitchy or brownish-red ; legs infuscate-red, antennae pale red, club rather dull. Rostrum piceo-rufous, punctate at the base, not perceptibly sculptured elsewhere. Prothorax subconical, a good deal depressed in front, dis- tinctly punctate, least so on the most elevated part of the disc, the punc- tuation of the anterior portion coarsest ; it is sparsely clothed with elongate, decumbent, yellow scales, and long hair-like setae. Elytra obovate, not greatly exceeding the thorax in breadth, rather short and convex, the suture evidently higher than any other part of the disc ; they are obviously punctate-striate, even the sutural grooves being quite dis- tinct, and clothed sparingly with scales similar to those on the thorax, but have some white ones also, and, instead of setae, bear many long and stout, erect hairs. Legs stout, clothed with scales and long hairs. Most nearly resembling D. setosus in general contour; the elytra, however, more decidedly convex both longitudinally and transversely, even more abruptly declivous posteriorly, and strongly furrowed. The anterior depression of the thorax is not due to contraction ; it is simply on a different plane from the disc. The hairy clothing of the legs and elytra forms quite an exceptional feature. Length (rost. excl.), i line ; breadth, nearly £. I captured my only specimen at Parua. 1289. D. denotans, n.s. Body long, narrow, and not very convex ; rather dull, piceo-rufous, antennae glossy red. OF NEW ZEALAND. 727 Nostrum rather broad, widened and bisulcate behind, nearly smooth in front, being very indistinctly punctured. Prolhorax much longer than broad, sub-cylindrical, rufescent at apex, very distinctly punctured, and bearing very few depressed, hair-like, yellow scales and numerous upright setae. Elytra long, narrow, elongate-obovate ; the suture is slightly raised, and their sculpture consists of rows of small shallow punctures, which, how- ever, are not visible until their surface has been denuded ; they are par- tially clothed with minute, depressed, yellow scales, and erect setae, but, in one example, a rounded dorsal space is quite bare, owing probably to abrasion. Legs long, setose. Antennal club large. This differs from the typical species in its more elongate and less elliptical form, much longer and decidedly less convex elytra, longer and more cylindric thorax but little contracted posteriorly, and broader beak. Length (rost. excl), if; breadth, f line. I found three examples at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. OBS. — The species associated together under the above name frequent moist wood, and cannot be satisfactorily identified until thoroughly cleansed of sappy matter, &c. 1290. D. latllS, n.s. Broad, convex; thorax rufo-piceous ; elytra red ; legs a little infuscate ; rostrum piceo-rufous ; antennae testaceous ; club blackish. Rostrum moderate, its middle part smooth, the sides with two or more rows of fine punctures, indistinctly grooved and scaly at its base. Pro- thorax longer than broad, rounded at the middle, contracted and depressed anteriorly, so as to be of sub-ovate shape; it is deeply punctured, with transversely rugose intervals, the sculpture consequently seems rather rough ; its clothing consists of elongate, decumbent, yellow scales and long slender setae ; in one example the scales form a line from the front margin to the middle, where they diverge, and form two curved lines. Elytra short and broad, cordate, abruptly dilated behind the shoulders, punctate-striate, the striae bright red ; their yellow scales are somewhat shorter than those on the thorax, and some blackish-brown, short, coarse setae form tufts on the second and fourth interstices, about six on each elytron ; behind the humeral tuft there is a spot covered with pale yellowish scales, and long erect setae are distributed over the surface. Legs of moderate length, with long setae similar to those on the body. Distinguished from the typical species by its shorter and broader body, the elytra, particularly, being much broader and suddenly widened from the base. The sculpture is unusually coarse. I have been able to obtain but few specimens of this and the two fol- lowing species, and as they have been carefully set out I have not dis- turbed them. I have but little doubt, however, that the structure of the sternum and hind-body does not differ materially from that of D. celsus beyond the abbreviation of their parts ; at any rate, I have placed them in the only genus that could receive them. Length (rost. excl.), i line ; breadth, \. My two specimens were discovered at Parua. 1291. D. crinitUS, n.s. Body convex, broad, sparsely clothed; glossy, piceous ; legs pitchy-red ; beak and tarsi reddish ; antennae some- what testaceous ; club infuscate. 728 COLEOPTERA Rostrum shining, finely sculptured, apparently punctate-striate and squamose behind. Prothorax subconical, rather broad, hardly longer than broad, not much narrowed posteriorly, more so in front, where it is broadly contracted ; the basal half is transversely rugose with punctures in the intervals, the other part is more irregularly punctured ; it bears a few yellow, hair-like scales, and long, slightly bent, fuscous hairs. Elytra cordate, punctate-striate, the interstices widened where the body is broadest (in line with the intermediate femora) ; they are rather bare, but the few scales and hairs they have resemble those of the thorax ; near the base there are two small tufts of dark setae, and one near the middle, on each. Legs long, with long, slightly curled, dark hairs. Closely allied to D. latus ; the thorax shorter and broader ; the elytra a little less convex, not so broad, and more gradually narrowed pos- teriorly, so that they seem to be longer ; the legs are longer, more like those of D. celsus. The long, semi-erect hairs on the whole of the body are quite different from the slender setae on D. latus. Length (rost. excl.), i line ; breadth, nearly \. Two examples were obtained in the same locality as the last. 1292. D. GXigUUS, n.s. Colour pitchy-black; tarsi pitchy-red; scape testaceous; the rest of the antennae broken off; the body is rather dull, and scantily clothed with long yellow scales, and long, erect, fuscous hairs. The sculpture of the thorax may be termed coarse-punctate-rugose, but irregular, there being an abbreviated carina on the disc ; in shape it is similar to that of D. latus. Elytra short, cordate, much broader than thorax, widest near the hind thighs ; punctate-striate ; with a spot on each side between the two hind pairs of legs, covered with greyish scales ; two small basal tufts of blackish setae, one at the shoulder, the other on the second interstice, and some less evident ones behind. Legs moderate, clothed with longish black hairs ; tarsi rather stout. The insect most nearly resembles D. latus in general outline, but is smaller and duller, with hairs instead of setae on the body and legs. Length (rost. incl.), nearly i line; breadth, quite \. Described from one mutilated individual found near Parua. The remark appended to the description of D. denotans applies to these three species also. Sympedius (p. 499). I293- S, CUrtllS, n.s. Body dark infuscate-red ; tarsi rufous; an- tennae yellowish-red. Rostrum moderately long and stout, wholly punctate, with a few griseous scales. Prothorax about as long as broad, not greatly con- tracted anteriorly, sides rounded, base subtruncate, obliquely emarginated laterally behind each eye; closely punctured on the depressed space; behind the front margin the punctures are disposed in rows, but on the apex itself the punctuation is irregular and finer ; it bears very few grey scales and setae. Scutellum small. Elytra cordate, their shoulders ob- lique, from thence a good deal distended, so that they become much broader than the thorax, though of the same width as it at the base; they OF NEW ZEALAND. 729 are convex, rising rather abruptly from the base, but not suddenly de- flexed posteriorly : the punctures in the striae are long and irregular; the interstices also are irregular, the third being somewhat widened near the middle. Legs moderately long, femora unarmed, covered with griseous scales and setae. Antennae placed before the middle of the beak, shining ; club oblong-oval, not greatly exceeding in breadth the seventh joint of the funiculus. The insect is nearly nude, though it may not be so when quite per- fect, as I notice that the remaining scales yield readily to the touch. The sculpture of the thorax is distinctive. Length (rost. excl), i£ lines; breadth, f. I found one individual only, near Parua. Tychanus (P. 498). 1294. T. lachrymoSUS, n. s. Convex, oviform, squamose, piceous ; antennae and tarsi red. Eostrum moderately arched, rather short, slightly expanded apically, punctate, the sculpture denser and more rugose behind and along the sides. Head covered with pale-brown scales. Prothorax transverse, widely but slightly bisinuated at the base, con- tracted anteriorly, its narrowed portion shorter than the basal ; its rather shallow punctuation is concealed by the dense covering of variegated fuscous scales ; these are mostly flat, but there are a few upright ones in front and on the disc, those of the palest colour being congregated on the sides and apex. Scutellum indistinct. Elytra broader than thorax, subovate, declivous and narrowed posteriorly ; they are not, apparently, punctate or striate, are clothed very much in the same way as the thorax, and bear, on each, two oblong basal elevations consisting of dark-brown scales rather than actual inequalities of surface ; other less evident, irregular elevations between there and the posterior declivity, which, in one example, is covered with somewhat ferruginous scales and erect fuscous setae ; on the bare scutellar region there are two rows of more or less distinct granules. Femora dentate below, the front pair least so. Antennce elongate, the funiculus longer than the scape, with a longer second than basal joint. Under-side covered with pale-brown scales.* Intermediate between T.ferrugatus and T. verrucosus, but distinguish- able from either by its more broadly oval form, broader beak, obsolete scutellum, and the tear-like spots on the basal part of the elytral suture. Length (rost. excl.), 3 lines. Described from two examples found amongst rotten wood near Whangarei Heads. Pachypeza. Nov. gen. Nostrum moderate, sub-parallel ; scrobes beginning at the middle and reaching the eyes. Head globular, deeply immersed. Eyes placed at the base of the beak, not visible above, distinctly facetted. Antenna in- serted at the middle of the beak, elongate ; scape gradually incrassated ; funiculus much longer than the scape, 7-articulate ; basal joint elongate ; thickened apically ; second not quite twice the length of the first, cylin- 730 COLEOPTERA drical ; third not half as long as the second, cylindric ; joints 4-7 decrease in length, but become broader ; club large, ovate, pubescent. Prothorax about as long as broad, feebly bi-sinuated at the base, produced so as to cover the head, but receding from it below, constricted and depressed anteriorly, the sides behind rounded. Sculellum not visible. Elytra sub-oviform, closely applied to the thorax at the base, where the width of both is equal, but broader at the middle, considerably narrowed and nearly vertical behind. Legs robust : femora unarmed ; tibia flexuous ; tarsi very broad, basal articulation elongate-obconical ; second short, very transversal ; third very broad, bilobed, cleft almost to the base ; ter- minal slender and elongate ; claws simple ; soles sponge-like. Pectoral canal deep, limited by the raised hind-margin of the mesosternum. Me- tasternum excessively short. The two basal segments of the abdomen large, the first the larger j third and fourth minute, depressed, grooved transversely. The moderately convex, compact body, destitute of squamosity, and very broad tarsi, are totally at variance with Acattes and its immediate allies ; it approaches Paromalia in some respects, but recedes from it in the mutic femora, &c. 1295. P, sangllilLGa, n.s. Body rather glossy, red ; the elytra and apex of thorax dilute in colour, antennae of a paler red. Rostrum smooth at its extremity, almost grooved behind. Prothorax a good deal rounded laterally at its broader portion (f ), suddenly contracted in front ; its basal part is rather dark and dull, and the whole surface is very densely punctured and almost nude. Elytra broadly oval, not much longer than broad, moderately convex ; obviously punctate-striate, interstices a little elevated, with a row of small distant punctures (on each), from each of which proceeds an erect yellow hair. Legs clothed with pallid setae, Basal segment of abdomen dull and punctate. Quite an isolated form, not at all likely to be mistaken for any other New Zealand weevil. Length (rost. excl.), f; breadth, \ line. I discovered this insect also at Parua, but have been unable to obtain more than one individual, and that, unfortunately, mutilated. Rhyncodes (p. s02)- 1296. It. squameUS, n.s. Body pitchy-black ; elytra glossy, squamose ; antennae piceous. Rostrum bare except near the eyes, distantly punctured in front, more closely behind. Head finely and densely punctured, with a few elongate, yellowish scales near the eyes. Prothorax narrower than the elytra, of the ordinary form, rather flat above ; it is rather finely and closely punc- tured, the punctures, however, differ in size, the smaller predominate ; its clothing consists of depressed, elongate, yellowish scales, chiefly confined to the sides of the anterior contraction. Scutellum sub-quadrate, nude, with a basal fovea. Elytra normal in form ; each has three more or less obvious discoidal costae not continued to the apex, the outermost ter- minating abruptly just behind the posterior femur : the intervals between these bear two rows of large deep punctures ; the rows are separated OF NEW ZEALAND. 73 I by indistinctly-elevated interstices, and the inflexed sides are similarly sculptured ; there is a depression near each shoulder ; the third and sixth rows unite in line with the extremity of the external costa, where they are sunk in a broad groove ; all the bare elevated parts are rugulose ; they are not densely clothed with elongate yellow and grey scales. The legs are short, and very sparsely squamose, though many scales form a patch near the apex of the thighs. Under-side black, with scales similar to those on the upper surface. This insect, though similar to the typical one in form, is essentially different. In JR. ursus and R. saundersi the clothing is dense and hairy, whereas in this species the covering of the body, which is by no means close, consists entirely of scales. Length (rost. excl.), 6^ lines; breadth, 2f. I found one specimen only, at Parua, Whangarei Harbour. Group— OOSSONID^3 (p. 507). Pentarthrum (p. 508). 1297. P. SCUlp turata^ n.s. Convex, cylindrical, rather dull, scantily clothed with fine greyish hairs ; pitchy-red ; legs and antennae red. Rostrum robust, nearly plane above, a little narrowed behind, slightly impressed transversely before the antennal insertion, which is just behind the middle ; its sculpture close, coarse, and rugose, gradually becoming less rugosely punctate towards the prominent eyes ; neck smooth, nar- rowed and constricted in front. Prothorax triangularly ovate, constricted and depressed near the apex, coarsely punctured, more sparingly on the disc than elsewhere, the punctures almost disposed in rows, sometimes confluent and more or less rugose laterally. Scutellum smooth. Elytra cylindrical, arcuated at the base, apices dilated and leaving a gap at the suture; they are distinctly punctate-striate, with punctulated rugulose interstices. Legs stout; third tarsal joint deeply emarginate at apex, so that the minute fourth joint may be discerned ; it is not, however, ex- panded. Antenna short and stout, second articulation of the funicle not appreciably longer than the third ; club solid, rounded. Under-side rufo- piceous, with short yellow hairs, coarsely punctured; metasternum broadly depressed behind ; basal segment of the abdomen similarly im- pressed, the deep sutures of the others, but not the second, bordered by coarse punctures so as to appear crenulate ; the suture between the first two broadly angulated. The rostrum is as broad but nearly twice as long as that of the male P. zealandicum, but very coarsely sculptured. Allied to P. rufum. $. Length, if; breadth, % line. My solitary specimen was found at Parua (W. H.). OBS. — I would advise students to obtain accurately-named examples of both sexes of what may be termed the indigenous typical species (P. zealandicum) > and, before attempting to identify others, proceed to a careful study of the late Mr. Wollaston's excellent descriptions, generic and specific. As an aid to the separation of the members of this genus, I may state that P. apicale, P. rufum, P. asperella, P. confinis, P. puncti- 732 COLEOPTERA rostre, and the present one have more prominent eyes than the type : this is to be accounted for not only by the anterior contraction of the smooth neck, but because they are really more convex. P. longirostre is, in this respect, exactly intermediate between the type and the group alluded to ; these six species are convex, and the apical margins of the elytra are more or less explanated and gape a little at the suture. Their separation is least evident in P. apicale, but in it the margins are very much dilated, with a slight sinuation just before the extremity. The other species are distinguished from that group, and indeed from the typical forms, by tolerably well-marked characters, which, however, must be very carefully studied before the nomenclature of a collection can be called perfect. 1298. P. reductum, n.s. Rufo-piceous, rather dull; legs infus- cate-red, antennae paler. nostrum cylindrical, slightly depressed near the base, glossy, finely punctured ; the head more coarsely punctured ; eyes a little prominent. Prothorax triangularly ovate, convex, constricted in front, moderately closely punctured, least so on the disc. Elytra gradually narrowed pos- teriorly, crenate-punctate-striate ; interstices punctulated, slightly rugose ; truncate at base, and bearing a few minute grey hairs. Like the $ P. zealandtcum, but only about half its size, its rostrum rather shorter and stouter, the punctuation of the thorax relatively coarser, and the elytral striae deeper and distinctly crenate-punctate. Length, i-| ; breadth, nearly -| line. My specimen, probably the female, was discovered near Napier by F. H. Meinertzhagen, Esq. 1299. P» COnfinis, n.s. Sub-cylindrical, moderately shining, piceo-rufous, sparingly clothed with fine yellowish hairs ; antennae and tarsi dark red. nostrum of moderate length and thickness, slightly dilated at the middle, just behind which the antennae are inserted, distinctly punctate, the punctures forming curved rows behind and having smooth intervals ; the eyes, owing to the slight constriction at each side, appear more prominent behind than in front ; the occiput or neck is nearly smooth, having only three or four punctures. Prothorax triangularly ovate, convex, constricted anteriorly, coarsely punctured, the punctures rather distant from one another along the middle of the disc, becoming closer, confluent, and rugose laterally. Elytra cylindrical, their apical margins dilated, punctate-striate, interstices remotely punctulated ; the hairs pro- ceed from the punctures of the striae, and are finer and paler than those on the thorax. Allied to P. rufum ; distinguished from it by the absence of any dis- tinct transverse impression separating the smooth occiput from the vertex, narrower thorax, and the presence of distinct pubescence. In P. rufum, this, and the two following species, the second antennal joint is just appreciably longer than the third, and the funiculus is gradually expanded, so that the club seems but little broader than the fifth joint. Length, if; breadth, \ line. OF NEW ZEALAND. 733 One, most likely the female, is all I have seen of this species ; it was found near Wellington by Mr. P. Stewart. 1300. P. punctirOStre, n.s. ?. Form, colour, and clothing somewhat similar to P. confinis, with a shorter, more parallel, and less punctate rostrum ; the thorax shorter, broader behind, less coarsely but more closely punctured, and without a smooth dorsal space ; the elytra have more fine punctures between the striae, are not dilated near the apices, and are more pubescent. In the male the rostrum is stout and broad, parallel, and somewhat rugosely punctured, and the thorax is impressed along the middle. I have one of each sex, and, besides these, a specimen of what I con- sider a variety of the male form in which the thorax is less broad, and unimpressed. Length, if lines ; breadth, almost \. Discovered by Mr. P. Stewart near Wellington. P. asporella, n.s. Sub-parallel, convex, slightly glossy, piceous ; legs, rostrum, and antennae pitchy-red, club dilute ; very sparsely pubescent. Rostrum moderately long, parallel, its punctures distinct from one another, becoming rather coarse, but not close, towards the base ; occiput smooth; eyes prominent. Prothorax with very few slender yellowish hairs, triangularly ovate, constricted but not greatly narrowed anteriorly, coarsely and closely punctured, the punctures near the sides more or less confluent, seeming to form irregular abbreviated striae. Elytra cylin- drical, their apical margins dilated, crenate-punctate-striate, interstices punctulated and rugose, bearing many very slender but rather long pallid hairs, not, however, readily perceptible. Belongs to the same section as P. rufum, but easily separated from it and its immediate allies by the dense and coarse thoracic sculpture without the least trace of a smooth dorsal line; the punctures are crowded together in front, but are somewhat more distant from one another just behind the middle. Length, 2 lines ; breadth, quite •§-. We are indebted to Mr. P. Stewart, of the Public Works Department, Wellington, for the discovery of this species also. I have one example only, probably the female. 1302. P. auriCOHia, »••?. Body sub-depressed, not parallel, red ; the thorax covered with coarse golden-yellow hairs, the elytra with slender griseous ones apt to be passed unnoticed, and a few others of a yellow colour. Rostrum moderately elongate, not slender, parallel, punctate, its punctures elongate, coarsest behind, with some fine pallid hairs ; the head bears coarse golden hairs and has prominent eyes, so that it seems rather large. Prothorax triangularly ovate, gradually narrowed but not very obviously constricted anteriorly, the posterior angles so rounded off as to cause an evident gap between its sides and the shoulders of the elytra ; its whole surface is moderately coarsely punctured, and, besides the con- spicuous yellow hairs, a few slender grey ones may be seen on the disc. ii 734 COLEOPTERA Elytra sub-parallel, with simple apices, punctate-striate, interstices punc- tulate but not rugose; the grey hairs with which they are clothed are slender, decumbent, and, though elongate, not very easily seen at first sight, but the yellow pubescence is quite distinct. Antenna pubescent, rather slender; the second joint of the funiculus a little longer than the third. Tarsi stout, their third joint bilobed. A pretty little Cossonid, allied to P. planiuscula. Length, \\ ; breadth, quite \ line. I found one specimen only at Tairua some years ago. 1303. P. rugirostre, n.s. Body almost opaque, convex, sub- cylindrical ; piceous ; legs and antennae reddish ; sparsely and minutely clothed. Rostrum robust, rather broad, plane, gradually narrowed towards its apex, so punctured as to appear longitudinally rugulose. Eyes pro- minent. Head not smooth behind. Prothorax ovate-triangular, con- stricted in front, its hind angles but little rounded ; its surface is closely, coarsely, and somewhat rugosely punctured, and bears some fine, short, yellow hairs, not visible when viewed with an ordinary glass. Sculellum depressed, impunctate. Elytra cylindrical, with simple apical margins, almost crenate-punctate-striate, interstices punctulate, appearing rugu- lose ; with rows of very short, erect, yellow hairs or fine setae. Antennce rather short and stout; basal joint of funiculus stout, second a little longer than third; club ovate. Tarsi stout, the third joint nearly entire. Quite a distinct form ; differentiated from the orthodox Pentarthra by its broad snout, gradually narrowed towards the apex ; the thorax seems rough, but the sculpture of the beak and elytra, though evident enough, is rather shallow. Length, i| ; breadth, nearly •§• line. Described from one individual (male) taken at Parua. 1304. P. ruficorne, n.s. Robust, sub-depressed, not parallel, apparently nude, yet in reality sparingly clothed with scarcely-visible, minute, slender grey hairs; rather dull, pitchy-black; tibiae, tarsi, and antennae dark-red. Rostrum stout, rather broad, parallel, its punctuation coarse but shallow, the intervals between the punctures densely but finely sculp- tured, causing it to appear dull. The antennae are implanted just before the middle of the beak, are unusually stout, the scape a good deal in- crassated ; second joint of the funiculus slightly longer than third ; club short. The head is perceptibly separated from the smooth neck by a deep linear impression continued downwards just behind the back part of the eyes ; these latter are small, quite lateral, and by no means prominent. Prothorax large, considerably longer than broad, gradually narrowed anteriorly, its frontal constriction continuous, forming an obvious curved depression ; behind the constriction it is depressed longitudinally, with a smooth linear space on the middle ; the rest of its surface is moderately closely and distinctly punctured, its apex more finely and densely, and the spaces between the punctures are finely and closely impressed. Scutellum smooth. Elytra gradually narrowed posteriorly, apices OF NEW ZEALAND. 735 simple, sub-truncate at base, punctate-striate ; interstices punctulate. Legs stout. On comparing this with the male of P. zealandicum it will be observed to possess an apparently longer beak, not that such is really the case, however, but because of the narrow head and inconspicuous eyes ; the post-ocular line is very distinct ; the thorax is larger, with more rounded posterior angles, but less and more gradually narrowed towards the front, its size causing the elytra to seem relatively shorter. Agrees imperfectly with Pentarthrum ; cannot be called a Heteropsis, but manifestly a form intermediate between these genera. My unique specimen, I think, is a male ; I do not deem it advisable to make a new generic name for it until other examples can be obtained for study. Length, \\\ breadth, nearly \ line. I found it at Tairua. 1305. P. glabrum, n.s. Body sub-depressed, rather broad, not parallel, nude, glossy, castaneo-rufous. Rostrum shorter than thorax, moderately slender, nearly parallel before the point of insertion of the antennae (the middle), where it is slightly dilated, narrowed behind, finely punctured ; the head with larger punctures and an elongate inter-ocular one ; eyes small, not prominent, separated from the thorax by the smooth occiput. Antenna stout, shining ; second joint of funiculus a little longer than third ; club well- limited. Prothorax not very much longer than broad, abruptly con- tracted in front, its broad part rounded laterally, with a frontal depression from side to side ; its surface plane, finely and distinctly punctured, and impressed at the middle of its base. Scutellum distinct. Elytra flat, sub-parallel, punctate-striate; interstices punctulated but not rugose. Tarsi stout, third articulation rather broad, emarginate at apex, but not truly bilobed. Under-side plane, shining, reddish, sparingly punctulated, more closely on the sides of the metasternum ; the latter with a groove not attaining the front; the two basal ventral segments large, broadly impressed longitudinally, the suture between them very fine ; third and fourth short, with deep sutures. If it were not for the short ovate club the species might be mistaken for a female Macroscy talus, M. laticollis for example. It has no other near ally. Length, nearly i|; breadth, 1 line. I found two females at Parua. 1306. P. COniCOlle, n.s. Glossy, pitchy-red, elytra darkest, legs and antennae red ; its pubescence hardly discernible. Eostrum shining, moderately long, sub-cylindrical, nearly parallel, a little narrowed towards its base, punctulate. Eyes somewhat flattened, yet appearing slightly prominent, the smooth neck being narrowed in front, and distinctly separated from the head. Prothorax almost conical, having rounded posterior angles, nearly straight sides, and being a good deal narrowed towards the front ; the frontal depression, though not very deep, is much more marked than the feeble constriction ; the disc is nearly flat, and moderately closely but not coarsely punctured. Scutellum dis- tinct. Elytra parallel, nearly plane above, moderately punctate-striate, 736 COLEOPTERA interstices punctulated. Legs pubescent, rather elongate ; the third tarsal joint bilobed, but not much expanded. Antennas long, inserted just behind the middle of the beak; scape long, rather slender, strongly flexuose ; second joint of the funicle decidedly longer than the third. Sternum plane, moderately punctured, dark red; mesosternum almost smooth; metasternum with a short median groove behind. Abdomen black, the last four segments much more finely and closely punctured than the first. Length, i£; breadth, | line. My specimen, probably the female, was found at Wellington by Mr. P. Stewart. The long flexuous scape implanted behind the middle of the rostrum is distinctive. 1307. P. castlim, n.s. Body sub-depressed, dark red, elytra suffused with a darker hue, legs and antennae red; somewhat glossy, clothed with yellow and greyish hairs, those of the former colour long and slender on the thorax, but short on the elytra. Rostrum moderately long, narrowed behind, punctulate, the sculpture coarser on the head ; neck rather short, not quite smooth ; eyes prominent. Prothorax triangularly ovate, a little constricted and depressed in front, with rounded hind angles, moderately closely and distinctly punctured. Scutellum smooth. Elytra sub-truncate at base, narrowed posteriorly, punctate-striate, the punctures more obvious than the grooves, interstices punctulated ; they appear rugulose and rather densely clothed, the yellow hairs are easily seen, but the numerous rather long and very slender grey ones can only be perceived on a careful examination. Legs stout ; third joint of the feet sub-bilobed, but not dilated. Antennae inserted almost before the middle of the beak, rather elongate ; scape rather slender and but little incrassated at the extremity ; funicle as long as the scape, the second joint not perceptibly longer than the third ; club ovate, not short. Under-side nearly plane, dark red, with minute semi-erect yellow hairs, moderately punctured ; metasternum canaliculate. The two basal segments of the abdomen distantly punctured on the middle, the sutures of the other three edged with coarser punctures. Distinguished from the depressed Pentarthra by its clothing, &c. ; the anterior half of the rostrum is parallel, the posterior narrowing is not con- tinuous, merely a broad incurvature behind the middle ; the thorax is not short. Length, quite i|; breadth, nearly \ line. My specimen, obtained somewhere near Whangarei Harbour, I believe to be a female. Macroscytalus. Nov. gen. Body sub-depressed, narrowed anteriorly, more or less pubescent. Rostrum shorter than the thorax, not abbreviated, narrowed behind the middle. Eyes moderate, not convex. Head exserted, curved laterally, occiput smooth. Antenna stout, rather long, inserted at or near the middle ; scape incrassated, attaining the eye ; funiculus short, 5-articu- OF NEW ZEALAND. 737 ate, basal joint ob.conical, largest ; second slightly longer than third ; club oblong-oval, densely pubescent, as long as the funiculus. Prothorax sub-triangular-ovate, considerably narrowed in front, rounded laterally. Scutellum distinct. Elytra sub-parallel, more or less depressed. Legs stout, moderately long ; tarsi stout, apical joint as long as the first three, third more or less bilobed. Under-side plane ; mesosternum not abbre- viated, metasternum moderate ; the two basal segments of the abdomen as long as the metasternum, the suture between them indistinct or fine ; the next two short, with deep sutures. COXCB small, nearly equidistant, the anterior rather less separated than the others, yet far apart. Metasternum finely grooved ; basal segments of abdomen broadly impressed. The primary character of the genus is the elongate antennal club, equalling the funiculus in length. 1308. M. laticollis, n.s. Shining, very finely clad, piceo-rufous, antennal club blackish ; robust, sub-depressed, not parallel. Rostrum stout, nearly as broad as the head in front, narrowed behind the middle ; finely punctured, the punctuation coarser behind, terminating abruptly in line with the hind margin of the eyes, indistinctly impressed along the middle ; the head with an inter-ocular punctiform impression. Prothorax not very much longer than broad, rather abruptly narrowed in front, a good deal rounded laterally; the anterior constriction con- tinuous, causing the front to appear curvedly depressed ; there is a more or less distinct dorsal impression most obvious near the base, and its punctuation is moderately close but not coarse. Elytra truncate, or nearly so, at the base, just appreciably narrowed anteriorly, appearing broadest in line with the posterior femora, apex rounded, slightly depressed transversely before the middle, rather fiat ; distinctly punctate- striate, interstices rather broad, with a row of minute punctures on each ; the sutural striae are most deeply impressed behind, the third and outmost unite in a broad apical groove. Legs robust, the tibial hook well developed. The clothing consists of very fine short greyish hairs. The antennce are placed just before the middle of the beak. $. Length, i|; breadth, \ line. Habitat, Parua. OBS. — Dr. Sharp's Pentarthrum remotum belongs to this genus ; so do Nos. 915 and 920. 1309. M. rilSSUluS, n.s. Sub-depressed, rather narrow, glossy, chestnut-red; tarsi and antennae yellowish, club obscure-red; sparsely clothed with minute grey hairs. Rostrum moderate, shining, finely punctate. Head more distinctly punctured, with a small fovea on its vertex. Prothorax constricted in front, its broad part rounded laterally, impressed near the base, moderately punctured. Elytra transversely depressed near the base, punctate-striate, interstices punctulated. Somewhat resembling the female M. remotum. £ . Length, i \ ; breadth, quite \ line. Described from one example in my own collection, found, most likely, at Tairua. 738 COLEOPTERA Phlceophagosoma (P. 529). 1310. P. rugipenne, n.s. Body nude, moderately convex, not parallel, shining, pitchy-black ; legs and antennae piceo-rufous. Rostrum rather long and robust, not depressed at the base, parallel, distinctly but not very closely punctulated. Head with a small vertical fovea, its sculpture nearly similar to that of the beak ; eyes small but prominent. Prothorax almost triangularly ovate, obsoletely compressed laterally, constricted in front; moderately punctured, its dorsal line smooth, the punctuation of the linear basal space very much finer and closer, and, therefore, quite dull ; it is much longer than broad. Elytra gradually narrowed posteriorly, crenate-punctate-striate, interstices slightly convex, rugose, punctulated, but not closely. Legs long and stout. AntenncG placed before the middle of the beak, stout ; the scape extending beyond its apex ; funiculus- and club pubescent. Prosternum sparingly punctulated ; metasternum canaliculate, with moderate shallow punctures ; basal segment of the abdomen broadly impressed on the middle, second much more finely and sparsely punctured than the preceding, the suture between the two indistinct, the deep sutures of the others bordered by a row of distinct punctures, the apical segment closely punctulated. Superficially, the members of this genus are strikingly homogeneous : the present one departs from the type (New Zealand only), P. corvinum, in having a more robust rostrum, a larger thorax, with a more inwardly prolonged frontal constriction having a tendency to produce a transverse depression, more deeply impressed elytral striae with their punctures encroaching on the interstices, the elytra themselves being bi-arcuate at their base, and the thorax usually with two more or less evident impressions behind the middle. The abdominal depression will aid in the identification of the species. Length, 2| lines ; breadth, quite \. I cut some specimens out of a log at Whangarei Heads. 1311. P. abdominale, n.s. Shining, pitchy-black; legs and antennae pitchy-red. Hostrum slightly arched, parallel, finely and not closely punctured. Head rather finely and distantly punctured ; eyes sub-depressed, not at all conspicuous. Prothorax triangularly ovate, constricted in front, moderately punctured, with a smooth linear median space. Scutellum transversal. Elytra gradually narrowed towards the apices, punctate-striate, interstices distantly punctulated. Metasternum canaliculate, distantly punctured; abdomen slightly convex, its basal segment finely and not very closely punctured, the second almost obsoletely, the suture between the two rather strongly angulated (broadly triangular) and very distinct. An isolated form : the head, owing to the flattened eyes, with an almost uninterrupted lateral curve ; the thorax shorter and more rounded at the sides than in P. rugipenne, and with more finely sculptured (not rugose) elytra. The shape of the scutellum is uncommon. In P. thoradcum the under-surface is finely punctured, and the fine suture between the two basal segments of the abdomen is just perceptibly angulated in the middle. Length, 2\ lines; breadth, quite i. I found my unique specimen at Whangarei Heads. OF NEW ZEALAND. 739 Group— SCOLYTID^EJ (P. 538). Stenopus. Nov. gen. Body cylindrical, robust, coarsely sculptured, hirsute. Head large, globular, produced so as to form a broad but very evident rostrum. Eyes invisible from above, situated below at the base of the snout, moderately facetted, vertically oval, depressed. Antenna rather long, gradually incrassated, so that the small ovate but not acuminate club is by no means well-limited; scape gradually thickened; funiculus 7-articulate, first joint longest ; club pubescent, apparently three-jointed : they are inserted in deep scrobes, which are hardly capable of receiving the whole of the scape, so that it just touches the eye ; the funiculus when bent at right angles rests under the rostrum, the scrobe being feebly prolonged as a shallow cavity for the stout first joint. Prothorax large, nearly conical, scarcely constricted anteriorly, of the same width at the base as the elytra, but narrowed in front to that of the head. Scutellum small but distinct. Elytra cylindric, longer than thorax, obtusely rounded pos- teriorly. Legs moderate, femora robust ; front tibia straight, not at all expanded, its outer angle prolonged and curved outwardly, the inner also a little produced in the form of a spine ; the others are flexuous and terminate externally in a projection as long as the basal tarsal joint, and from the inner edge of that projection there pfroceeds a spine-like spur, whilst its inner angle is likewise prolonged, but not to the same extent, the tarsus being inserted in the hollow; tarsi narrow, the basal and apical joints about equal ; second and third, conjointly, hardly as long as the fourth ; third entire, or with only an apical excision for the claw- joint ; claws simple. Prosternum rather long, semi-circularly excised in front ; mesosternum moderate ; metasternum rather short, convex. Abdomen composed of five segments, the basal one as long as the next two, so elevated as to be on a different plane from the others, truncate behind, produced in front so as to separate the posterior coxae; the second short, sloping from the first to the third ; third and fourth very short ; the last three with deep basal sutures. Front coxa prominent, not contiguous, but separated by a very narrow space, the intermediate not widely distant, having only a mesosternal process between them. This genus makes a nearer approach to the Cossonideous pattern than any other I am acquainted with. There is much similarity to a very robust Cossonid in the shape of the body, whilst the antennae very much resemble those of Eutornus, but possess a shorter scape. 1312. S. rufopiceus, n.s. Body transversely convex, narrowed anteriorly ; rufo-piceous, not very glossy, sparsely clothed with erect yellow hairs, tarsi and antennae pitchy-red. Head distinctly produced as a rostrum, its sculpture irregular. Pro- thorax rather longer than broad, gradually narrowed, somewhat denticu- late laterally, the base truncate with obliquely rounded angles ; the front margin is smooth, the rest of the surface is coarsely punctured, least so on the disc, and, towards the sides, many minute tubercular elevations may be seen. Elytra cylindrical, apex obtusely rounded, almost punctate- striate, some of the punctures divided by slightly raised intervals encroaching on the interstices, thus giving the latter a rugose aspect ; the 740 COLEOPTERA seven interstices are a little elevated behind, are merged in the apical margins, and studded with minute tubercles ; similar but smaller projec- tions occur along the sides and posterior slope also, but are not readily noticed. Legs clothed with yellow hairs. Prosternum coarsely and densely sculptured and hairy, the rest of the breast remotely punctured ; the metasternum with an abbreviated groove behind. The abdomen is coarsely punctured ; the third and fourth, and base of the ventral one, however, quite smooth. Length, nearly 2 lines ; breadth, nearly $. The species is evidently rare. It was discovered near Wellington by Mr. P. Stewart. Homarus. Nov. gen. Body cylindrical, squamose. Head vertical in front, with a qua- drangular muzzle. Eyes narrow, transverse, remote, distinctly facetted. Antennae short ; scape as long as funiculus, gradually incrassated \funi- culus 6-articulate (?) ; first joint stout, sub-globular; joints 2-6 small, compact, gradually widened, second obconical ; club pubescent, oval, tri- articulate, the terminal joint rather long and somewhat pointed. Pro- thorax sub-quadrate, slightly narrowed anteriorly, its base truncate. Scutellum distinct. Elytra cylindric, a little broader than thorax, mode- rately declivous posteriorly, individually obtusely rounded, slightly raised and crenulated, and overlapping the base of the thorax. Legs stout; femora dilated ; tibiae expanded apically, dentate externally, considerably produced inwardly at the extremity ; tarsi stout, their three basal joints about equal, third almost bilobed, fourth as long as the preceding three conjointly; claws stout, thickened at the base. Prosternum plane, depressed between the broadly separated anterior coxae, these latter pro- minent; mesosternum short, depressed, middle coxae more distant than the front pair; metasternum moderate, a little elevated, posterior coxae least remote. Abdomen not twice the length of the metasternum, its basal segment as long as the three following short ones, their sutures distinct ; its process produced between the coxae. 1313. H. mundulllS, n.s. Cylindric, slightly glossy, pale casta- neous ; antennal club infuscate. Head finely sculptured and clothed. Prothorax about as long as broad, but little narrowed towards the front where it is slightly con- stricted, very obsoletely carinated on the middle, moderately punctured, and clothed with fine yellowish scales. Scutellum depressed. Elytra a little broader than thorax, not abruptly deflexed behind, each rounded and slightly raised at the base, and at that part blackish and crenulate ; they are rather coarsely punctate-striate, with punctulate interstices covered with fine yellowish scales and erect pallid setae. Tibia elongate- triangular, denticulated on the outer edge. Under-side testaceous, punc- tate, clothed with greyish hairs. Anterior coxae prominent, nearly vertical inwardly, leaving a very obvious space between them. Metasternum canaliculate. Length, £ line ; breadth, f. I found three examples near Whangarei Harbour. OF NEW ZEALAND. 74! Dendrotrupes. Nov. gen. Body cylindric. Head vertical in front, produced in the form of a quadrangular muzzle, carinated laterally, concave or plane. Eyes narrow, transverse, distant above, distinctly granulated. Antennas inserted at the sides close to the base of the mandibles, pilose ; scape rather longer than funiculus, flexuose, gradually thickened; funiculus 7-articulate ; first joint robust, obconical, about half the length of the following ones col- lectively; club somewhat flattened, large, oblong-oval, tri-articulate. Prothorax longer than broad, contracted anteriorly, base sub-truncate. Scutellum distinct. Elytra cylindric, individually rounded at the base, moderately declivous behind. Legs long and robust ; femora dilated; tibiae straight inwardly, somewhat arcuated outwardly, armed with a stout hook at the apex, and denticulated along the external edge ; tarsi stout, second joint sub-triangular and emarginated at apex, third bilobed, fourth shorter than the preceding three ; claws stout. Mesososternum abbre- viated and depressed. Metasternum moderately long, somewhat elevated. Abdomen rather longer than metasternum, its basal segment as long as the following two, triangularly produced between the coxae ; 2-4 nearly equal, their sutures distinct. Anterior coxae large, prominent, almost contiguous, separated by a linear space only; intermediate distant, small, their outer margin not extending beyond that of the front pair ; posterior not so far apart. 1314. D. vestitUS, n.s. Body cylindrical, a little shining; elytra castaneous, thorax darker, head piceous, legs slightly rufescent. Head broadly depressed in front, with a very fine carina along the middle, thickened anteriorly. Prothorax rather longer than broad, obtusely produced and narrowed in front, the sides but little rounded ; with an obsolete dorsal costa, rather closely and coarsely punctured, and bearing many longish yellow hairs. Scutellum dark in colour. Elytra not broader than thorax and about twice its length, the basal margin of each obtusely rounded and slightly reflexed ; they are punctate-striate, and the punctulated, slightly rugose intervals are covered with erect, yellow, hair-like scales ; many much finer ones intervene, so that the clothing seems rather dense. Tibia armed with about five fine teeth, and ciliated on the outer edge. Sternum blackish, ventral segments castaneous, coarsely but not deeply punctured, and clothed with yellowish hairs ; metasternum impressed longitudinally. Antennas shining, usually with elongate yellow hairs ; club pubescent, blackish. Length, i line ; breadth, i. Habitat, Tairua. 1315. D. COStiC8pS? n.s. Cylindrical; but little shining, fuscous; the legs, front of throat, and base of elytra of a chestnut colour. The sculpture and clothing resemble those of D. vestitus as far as the thorax and elytra are concerned ; but the head is quite different, being plane and unimpressed, with a frontal costa not always attaining the vertex, and the lateral margins less distinct. Length, i line ; breadth, |. I found my two specimens at Tairua some years ago 12 742 COLEOPTERA Tomicus. Latr. Lacord., Hist, des Ins. Col., Tom. vii., p. 382. Labial palpi with two stout basal joints, especially the second, about equal ; third very short and slender. Lobes of the maxilla very large, somewhat S-shaped, furnished with rigid hairs inwardly, attenuated ante- riorly, longer than the maxillary palpi. Maxillary palpi very short, two basal articulations equal, strongly transversal. Mandibles short. Scape of the antennae elongate-clavate ; funicle 5-jointed, first and second elon- gate, obconical, the former the longer and stouter, joints 3-5 transversal, equal, gradually widened; dub rather small, feebly articulated, the sutures more or less arcuated. Eyes moderate, narrow, sinuate in front, trans- verse and slightly oblique. Prothorax elongate, cylindrical, briefly narrowed anteriorly, widely rounded at base and apex. Scutellum small, more or less elongated. Elytra cylindric, more or less excavated pos- teriorly, the edges of the excavation dentate. Legs moderately robust ; femora linear ; tibice denticulated externally, most strongly at the ex- tremity; first and third joints of the tarsi equal. The three interme- diate segments of the abdomen nearly equal. Body cylindrical. 1316. T. asper, n.s. Cylindrical, fuscous; antennae and legs testa- ceous. Head short, finely and closely sculptured. Prothorax about as long as broad, curvedly narrowed and depressed anteriorly, base sub-truncate, most elevated near the middle of the base; coarsely punctate, with numerous small tubercular elevations on the dorsal and frontal portions, and bearing some yellow hairs. Elytra of the same width but twice the length of the thorax, vertical behind; their second interstices abbreviated, the others, particularly the third, more or less obtusely protuberant at the summit of the posterior declivity, the space between appearing concave ; they are punctate-striate, with punctulate, rugulose intervals, the sculp- ture of the disc is, however, rather indistinct, and the clothing consists of short and long, rather fine, yellowish hairs. Under-side brownish, punc- tate and pubescent ; metasternum grooved ; the two basal segments of the abdomen about equal, largest ; third and fourth short, with distinct sutures. Owing to the mutilated condition of the specimens, the genus may be considered doubtful. Length, i line ; breadth, quite \. Wellington. Collected by Mr. P. Stewart. Group— ANTHRIBID^l. Anthribus (P. 545). 1317- A. picipictUS, n.s. Variegate, somewhat castaneous, covered with greyish and yellowish hairs. Rostrum about as broad as but much longer than the head, reddish, punctate, dilated in front; eyes not transversal, distinctly facetted and emarginated in front. Antenna inserted in foveiform scrobes at the sides in front of the eyes ; basal joint stout, its exposed portion rather shorter than the second ; joints 3-8 slender, decreasing in length, each thick- ened, but not nodose, at the extremity ; ninth about as long as the eighth, gradually expanded ; tenth and eleventh short. Prothorax about as long as broad, gradually narrowed anteriorly, more abruptly behind ; its carina distinct from the base and sinuated towards the sides, and, after forming OF NEW ZEALAND. 743 obtuse angles, prolonged forwards ; its surface is a little uneven, closely punctured, reddish, the yellow hairs usually forming a dorsal line. Scu- tellum small. Elytra oblong, wider than thorax, apex obtusely rounded ; each with a large compressed basal tubercle near the suture, a smaller rounded one after the middle, and two contiguous ones on the summit of the posterior declivity ; their surface is a little uneven, punctate-striate, with variegate clothing and several blackish spots, most conspicuous near the sides. Legs moderate, testaceous; the middle of the femora and tibiae and the apex of the basal tarsal joints more or less piceous ; each claw with a distinct tooth. The male is distinguished by the greater length of the antennae and two tubercles between their point of insertion ; the female (?) is smaller, and the club of the antennae only extends beyond the hind-body ; in both sexes the pygidium is but little exposed. Allied to A. discedens, but with the eyes slightly more notched. . (J. Length, if ; breadth, f line. I have received three specimens from Mr. P. Stewart, of Wellington. 1318. A. nigrescens, n.s. Body pitchy-black, head and front of thorax brown, legs testaceous spotted with black, antennae castaneous ; clothed with grey and yellowish hairs. Rostrum about as broad but twice as long as the head, a little dilated in front, punctate ; eyes rounded, emarginated in front, moderately pro- minent. Antenna as long as the body, slender, inserted in foveiform scrobes at the sides, a little distance in front of the eyes ; their two basal joints stout, the visible part of the first as long as the second; joints 3-8 decrease, each a little thickened at the end; ninth elongate-triangular, as long as the next two taken together. Prothorax a good deal broader than long, punctate ; its carina distinct from the base, obtusely angulated in the middle, oblique just beyond, from thence rather deeply sinuated towards the sides, where it is bent forwards, the angle obtuse. Scu- tellum small, whitish. Elytra oblong, slightly dilated behind, punctate- striate, interstices finely punctured ; each with a large, somewhat com- pressed basal tubercle near the suture, an obtuse oblong one behind the middle, and two smaller contiguous ones behind ; the greyish clothing is chiefly confined to the sides, the disc being nearly nude and glossy. Legs moderately long ; basal joint of the tarsi longer than the following two ; third short, bilobed ; claws distinctly toothed. Somewhat similar to A. discedens and its allies, but readily distin- guished by the short thorax. When examined from the side, it will be noticed that the elytra are gradually depressed from the median tubercles to the shoulders. Length, i£ lines ; breadth, \. One individual received from Mr. P. Stewart, of Wellington. 1319. A. torulOSUS, n.s. Fuscous, covered with grey and yellow- ish hairs ; legs fusco-testaceous spotted with black, antennae castaneous. Rostrum double the length and nearly as broad at the head, punctate, reddish, covered with yellowish hairs, and bearing two inter-antennal tubercles. Prothorax broader than long, closely punctured; its carina distinct from the base, angulated at the middle, obliquely but slightly sinuated towards the sides, where it is obtusely bent forwards ; the surface uneven, transversely depressed before and after the middle. Scutellum 744 COLEOPTERA OF NEW ZEALAND. small. Elytra oblong, almost punctate-striate, interstices punctulate; each with a large basal tubercle, a smaller similarly formed one behind the middle, and two contiguous ones behind ; the gray hairs are so dis- posed as to form three lines of whitish spots on each elytron, one on the suture, the others beyond, and there are also many blackish spots, par- ticularly near the sides. Antennae slender, longer than the body ; their second joint rather smaller than the first ; 3-8 elongate, decreasing, each a little thickened at the extremity; ninth gradually expanded, nearly double the length of the two apical ones. Allied to A. pidpictus and A. nigrescens, with longer antennae but smaller basal tubercles than the latter. Fem. incog. Length, 2\ lines ; breadth, f . I possess one male found by Mr. P. Stewart, near Wellington. Group— LAMIID^I (p. 591). Hybolasius (p. 609). 1320. H. vegetUS, n.s. Castaneous, sometimes rufescent, occa- sionally fulvescent ; the head and thorax constantly reddish, the legs and antennae almost invariably similar to the elytra in colour ; clothed with pale yellow hairs, sometimes leaving bare spaces on the elytra so as to produce a spotted appearance, the legs and antennae with longer greyish hairs; sub-depressed. Head finely and densely granulated. Prothorax about as long as broad, transversely depressed before and after the middle, obtusely pro- tuberant laterally behind the middle, quite destitute of dorsal tubercles, and closely granulated. Elytra broadest at the shoulders, gradually narrowed posteriorly, their basal and posterior elevations not conspicuous, their whole surface moderately coarsely punctured. Antenna elongate, their fourth joint reaching backwards to the hind thigh. In some examples there is an obsolete curved fascia in line with the posterior femora ; in others the prevailing colour is almost piceous. The species having granulate sculpture on the head and thorax are — H. belli- cosus, H. promtssus, H. simplex, and H. modestus. Length, if; breadth, \ line. Found at Wellington by Mr. P. Stewart, at Napier by F. H. Meinertz- hagen, Esq., and at Whangarei Heads. 132 1. H. fasciatUS, n.s. Sub-depressed ; head and thorax reddish ; elytra castaneous, with a broad blackish oblique fascia on each elytron behind the posterior femur ; legs variegated brown ; antennae infuscate- red, more or less spotted with a darker colour ; sparingly clothed with pallid hairs, the legs and antennae with elongate grey ones. Head indistinctly grooved, minutely granulated. Prothorax short, broader than long, transversely impressed near base and apex, obtusely dilated laterally near the base, its sculpture similar to that of the head. Elytra without distinct elevations except at the base, coarsely and rather closely punctate. Easily recognized by its short thorax, with the lateral protuberances very near the base. The elytral fascia is formed by the colour of the derm itself, not the clothing. Length, if; breadth, nearly \ line. I am indebted to F. H. Meinertzhagen, Esq., of Napier, for the only example I have seen. By Authority ; GBOBGB DIDBBUB*, Government Printer, Wellington, LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. PART II. CNEMACANTHID.E. Mecodema— Page 1142 fulgida, Broun • - - 653 1143 constricta „ - - - 653 ANCHOMENIDJE. Parabaris — 1144 atratus, Broun - - 655 Tropopterus — 1145 patulus, Broun - - • 655 FEBONID.E. Tricho8ternus — 1146 rectalis, Broun • - 656 Holcaspis — 1147 pellax, Broun- - - 657 1148 thoracicus „ - 657 1149 sternalis „ - 658 1150 placidus „ - 658 ANISODACTYLTD.E. Triplosarus — 1151 novsa-zealandiso, Castelnau- 659 HYDROBIIDJE. Rygmodus — 1152 cyaneus, Broun PSELAPHID-E. Pselaphus — 1153 dulcis, Broun - Bryaxis — 1154 paganus, Broun 1155 ignotus „ - Parmipalpus — 1156 montivagus, Broun 1157 genale, Broun - - 659 - 660 - 660 - 661 - 662 - 663 Adrastia — 1158 Isetans, Broun - SCAPHIDIDJE. Scaphisoma — 1159 actuosa, Broun - Brachynopua — 1160 latua, Broun - Bseocera — 1161 rufum, Broun • - 664 - 664 - 665 HISTEBID.2E. Saprinus— Pa8e 1162 lepidulus, Broun - - 665 1163 latipes „ - - 666 Abraous — 1164 brunneus, Broun - - 666 NITIDULID.E. Cycloraorpha — 1165 politula, Broun - - 668 Priateles — 1166 optandus, Broun - - 669 COLYDIID.E. Ablabus — 1167 cra8sus, Broun - - - 669 Epistranus — 1168 valens, Broun - - - 670 CRYPTOPHAGID.E. Paramecosoma — 1169 maculosa, Broun - - 670 BYEEHID^. Morychus — 1170 nigricans, Broun - - 671 1171 rotundas „ - - 671 LIMNICHID.&:. Limniclius — 1172 picinus, Broun - - - 671 ELMID.E. Pachycephala — 1173 piceum, Broun • - - 672 LUCANIDJE. Dorcus — 1174 stewarti, Broun - - 673 1175 abditus „ - - -673 EFCNEMIDJE. Neocharis — 1176 osculans, Broun - - 674 Talerax— 1177 capax, Broun - - - 674 1178 niger „ 675 1179 rusticus „ 675 1180 foveatus „ 676 xxii LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. Melanus — 1181 sculptus, Broun ELATEBID.E. Thoramus — 1182 cervinus, Broun 1183 angustus „ 1184 parvulus „ Oxylasma — 1185 pannosuin, "Broun 1186 tectum „ Cryptobypnus — 1187 meinertzhageni, Broun Chrosis — 1188 livens, Broun 1189 validus „ - 1190 setigerus „ - 1191 brevicollis „ - 1192 castaneus „ - 1193 certus „ - 1194 fulvipes „ - TELEPHOBIDJE. Aclytia — 1195 tumida, Broun - 1196 piliventer „ - MELYEID.E. Dasytes — 1197 stewarti, Broun CLEEED.&. Phymatopbsea — 1198 pictum, Broun 1199 dorsale „ - 1200 viridans „ - 1201 testacea „ 1202 atratum ANOBIIDJE. Sphinditeles — 1203 atriventris, Broun Anobium — 1204 undulatum, Broun Xenocera — 1205 pullurn, Broun 1206 furcus „ 1207 versuta „ 1208 plagiata „ 1209 ambiguurn „ Capnocles — 1210 griseipilus, Broun Dorcatoma — 1211 lautum SALPINGUD.&. Salpingus— 1212 unguiculus, Broun (omitted in list) - - . -^ MELANDEYID^. Ctenoplectron — 1213 maculatum, Broun - Page 691 1214 costatum „ 691 - 677 ANTHICIDJE. - 678 Cotes — - 678 1215 probus, Broun 691 - 679 MOEDELI/mas. - 680 Apeosina — 1216 stewarti, Broun 693 - 680 1217 tener „ 693 - 681 BEACHYDEEID^:. - 681 Catoptes — - 682 1218 obliquisignatus, ScMnlierr - 693 - 682 1219 albatus, Broun 694 - 683 1220 cuspidatus „ - 694 - 683 - 683 BHYPABOSOMIDJE. Phrynixus — 1221 facetus, Broun 695 Ariphron — - 684 1222 sulcirostre, Broun 696 - 684 1223 asper 696 1224 costosa 696 1225 osculans 697 1226 simplex 697 1227 striatum 697 - 684 Cecyropa — 1228 alba, Broun 698 1229 varia „ ... 698 1230 discors „ 699 - 685 - 685 CYLINDBOBHINIJXS:. - 686 Inophlceus — - 686 1231 rubidus, Broun 699 - 686 1232 nigellus „ - 700 Asapbia — 1233 planum, Broun- 700 1234 angustula „ 701 /JQ^T Empeeotes — DO/ 1235 apicalis, Broun - 701 Lyperobius — b87 1236 carinatus, Broun 702 £?OQ Hygrochus — boo 1237 oscitans, Broun 703 - 688 Homodus — - 689 1238 f umeus, Broun ... 703 - 689 Geopbilus — 1239 politus, Broun - 704 - 690 Pacbydon — 1240 linearis, Broun - 705 - 690 EBIBHINID.&. Erirhinus — 1241 creperus, Broun 706 1242 simulans „ 706 d 1243 sexmaculatus „ - 706 - 399 1244 dolosus 707 LIST OF THE NEW ZEALAND COLEOPTERA. XX111 Erirhinus — Page Dolichoscelis — 1245 fascialis, Broun - 707 1288 villosus, Broun 1246 crucigems „ • 708 1289 denotans „ 1247 anchoralis „ - 708 1290 latua „ 1248 gracilirostris „ - 708 1291 crinitus „ 1249 stramineus „ - 709 1292 exiguus „ 1250 nocens ,, - 709 Sympedius — 1251 acceptus „ - 710 1293 curtus, Broun 1252 femoralis „ - 710 Tychanus — 1253 concolor „ - 710 1294 lachryinosus, Broun Dorytomus — Pachypeza — 1254 lateralia, Broun - 711 1295 sanguinea, Broun 1255 eudus „ - 711 Khyncodes — 1256 ochraceua „ • 712 1296 squameus, Broun Praolepra — 1257 albopicta, Broun - 712 COSSONID.E. 1258 rufescens „ - 713 Pentarthrum — 1259 varia „ 1260 asperirostre „ 1261 pallidutn „ - 713 - 713 - 714 1297 sculpturata, Broun 1298 reductum 1299 confinis 1262 castanea „ 1263 vestita „ - 714 - 715 1300 punctirostre 1301 asperella Eugnomus — 1302 auricoma 1264 maculosua, Broun - 715 1303 rugirostre 1265 nubilans „ - 715 1304 ruficorne 1266 fasciatus „ - 716 1305 glabrum 1267 cyaneus „ - 716 1306 conicolle Stephanorhynchus — 1307 castum 1268 tuberosus, Broun - 717 Macroscytalus — 1269 fatuus „ - 718 1308 laticollis, Broun 1309 russulua „ SCOLOPTEEID2E. Scolopterus — Phlceophagosoma — 1310 rugipenne, Broun 1270 seneorufus, Broun - 718 1311 abdominale „ Nyxetes — 1271 rufipes, Broun - 718 SCOLTTIDJE. CBYPTOBHYNCHID.E. Ectopsis — 1272 ferrugalis. Broun A 11 - 719 Stenopus — 1312 rufopiceus, Broun Homarua — 1313 mundulus, Broun Acalles — 1273 ovatellus, Broun 1274 cordipennis „ 1275 leviculus „ - 720 - 720 • 721 Dendrotrupes— 1314 vestitus, Broun 1315 costiceps „ Tomicus — 1276 cristatus 1277 rudis - 721 - 721 1316 asper, Broun 1278 dorsalis - 722 1279 volens , - 722 ANTHEIBIDJE. 1280 horridus - 723 Anthribus — 1281 rubricus - 723 1317 picipictus, Broun 1282 spurcus 1283 mundus - 724 - 724 1318 nigrescens „ 1319 torulosus „ 1284 canescens - 725 1285 arctus - 725 LAMIID-E. 1286 vafrum - 725 Hybolasius — Dolichoscelis — 1320 vegetus, Broun 1287 setosus, Broun - 726 1321 fasciatus „ Page 726 726 727 727 728 728 729 730 730 731 732 732 733 733 733 734 734 735 735 736 737 737 738 738 - 739 - 740 - 741 - 741 - 742 742 743 744 744 744 THIS BOOK IS DUE ON THE LAST DATE STAMPED BELOW RENEWED BOOKS ARE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE RECALL LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Book Slip-50m-8,'69 (N831 s8)458-A-31/5 N? 700154 QL594 Broun, T. 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