iv PREP ACE. 



The list as its name implies is an index only. It does 

 not attempt to give complete references, but merely refers to 

 one or more publications in which lists of synonyms, or descrip- 

 tions, may be found. Also it is only a record, not a revision ; 

 and the only changes made in nomenclature are a few generic 

 names, in the Diptera and Coleoptera, which have been sub- 

 stituted for others which are preoccupied. No doubt a complete 

 list of references would have been very useful to the users of 

 the book, but the expense would have been too great ; and 

 we hope that the Government may, some day, bring out a more 

 perfect edition. 



The area included in the Index is from the Kermadec 

 Islands, in the north, to Macquarie Island, in the south ; and 

 it takes in Stations 165 to 171 of the Challenger Expedition. 



No species introduced by human agency, either intentionally 

 or unintentionally, are admitted; but a list of them is given as 

 an appendix. No doubt this list is very imperfect, and must 

 be looked upon as a first attempt only. For help in it I have 

 especially to mention Mr. Suter, for the Land Mollusca ; Captain 

 Broun, Mr. J. J. Walker, R.N., and Dr. Swale, for the Coleop- 

 tera ; and Professor Benham for the Earth-worms. Mr. Hilgen- 

 dorf has supplied a general list, including the Aphidae. It has 

 been a labour of love for us all, and I wish heartily to thank 

 all those who have helped me, and without whose assistance 

 the Index could not have been completed. But especially I 

 wish to thank Prof. Chilton for the trouble he has taken in 

 helping me to correct the proofs. 



F. W. HUTTON. 



Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, N.Z. 

 December 1903. 



