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C. consentanea Dej. Occurred several years ago below Glou- 

 cester, N. J., but none taken in that locality recently. Collected 

 by Dr. Hamilton, at Absecom, N. J., in September. 



C. purpurea Oliv. A common species occurring in May and 

 June in almost every locality. Several specimens were captured 

 on the wing at DaCosta, N. J., March 15, 1886, on sandy spots 

 along the line of the railroad, when ice and snow still lay un- 

 melted between the ties. 



C. generosa Dej. Taken during May and June at Westville, 

 Atco and Hammonton, N. J. ; most abundant the last week in 

 May, but few being taken the latter part of June. 



C. vulgaris Say. Isolated specimens taken at different times 

 during the season at Philadelphia, Pa., and Landisville, N. J. 

 One specimen was taken in company with C. purpurea at Da- 

 Costa, March 15, 1886. 



C. repanda Dej. An early species common everywhere. 



C. 12-guttata Dej. Usually found on the banks of small streams 

 early in May; abundant locally. 



C. hirticollis Say. Found on a small beach on the Delaware 

 River below Gloucester, N. J., and everywhere along the beach 

 at the sea-shore, where the white sand mingles with the mud of 

 the meadows and forms a composition of a dark hue. May, 

 June and July. 



C. punctulata Fab. An abundant species throughout the whole 

 season everywhere. Taken without intervals from May to Sep- 

 tember. Often attracted to the electric lights at night. 



C. tortnosa Dej. I know of but two specimens ever taken in 

 New Jersey several years ago at Atlantic City, one by Dr. Castle 

 and the other by myself, and have not yet been able to determine 

 whether they actually inhabit this district, or were only accidental 

 introductions. 



C. dorsalis Say. A very common species at the sea-shore, 

 along the water's edge, where sometimes hundreds can be seen 

 within the scope of the eye. Most abundant in July; sometimes 

 an all white variety is taken. 



C. marginata Fab. I found these on the meadows between 

 Sea Isle City, N. J., and the main shore, inhabiting the dry, bare 

 spots, quite abundant in the latter part of July. Have never 

 noticed this species in the sand-hills or on the beach. 



C. lepida Dej. A species peculiar to the sand-hills along the 



