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truncate; second interstice with two fine setigerous punctures on 

 disc. Length 3-3-3-5, breadth 1-1-1 -2 mm. 



Hah. : N.S. Wales — Mulwala, Junee and Grenfell (Sloane). 



Compared with Dromius yarrcn, Blkb,, this species is smaller; 

 the prothorax less obliquely truncate behind the posterior angles, 

 and with basal lobe shorter; colour more coal-black, less iridescent. 



Note. — Mr. A. M. Lea found a Dromius at Bridgetown, W.A., 

 which seems to be D. australiensis. 



