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in great numbers ; the old and young are associated together in 

 clusters. It is often prettily variegated or mottled with dark brown, 

 light brown, and yellowish tints. Owing to its small size it probably 

 does but little damage. It may have been an indigenous species of 

 West Indian origin. 



The Succinea (figures 80, a, b, p. 729) occurs in similar situations, 

 though less common, but it is sometimes found on particular trees in 

 large numbers. It was first recorded by Temple Prime in 1853, in 

 the Bermuda Almanac, but it may have been indigenous. 



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Figures 79, a, b, c, d. — Helicella ventvicosa ; x l 3 /£; e, Rumina decollate), young; 

 xl^, Figures 81, a, b. — Hyalina lucidet ; x l}£. Phot, by A. H. V. 



Vallonia ptdchella was recorded b} r J. M. Jones, in 1876. It has 

 not been observed by recent collectors, but this may be because it 

 has not been looked for with sufficient care. It is a native of Europe 

 and is also common in North America. It prefers the crevices of 

 the rough bark near the base of hardwood trees. It may easily be 

 distinguished from the other very small species by the reflexed lip. 



European Snail. [Hyalina lucida (Drap.). 



Figures 81, a, b. 



The fresh shells of this species were found in large numbers by 

 A. H. Verrill, in March, 190 J, in a garden at Hamilton* but none 

 were living. The last whorl of many of the shells was distorted and 

 rough, as if the conditions had been unfavorable for some time 

 before death. Perhaps the weather was too dry. 



It is doubtful, therefore, whether it has succeeded in establishing 

 itself permanently in the islands. It is a native of southern Europe. 

 (See also this vol., pp. 35, 62, 1901.) 



* The garden of Mr. Bell, at " Llandwithe.' 



