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Dr. Fr. Dahl (Plankton ExpecL, i, pt. 1, p. 108) recorded this 

 species from Bermuda. 



Mason- Wasp. (Sceliphron fasciatnm St. Farg., Hym., iii, p. 315, 

 as Pelopceus). Figure 108, a, b. 



Our specimens referred to this species are larger than the last, 

 with a relatively long abdominal pedicel. Length, 27 mm ; length 

 of pedicel, 6.5 mm ; of thick part of abdomen, 9.5 mm . Head and body 

 all black, except a transversely elliptical spot of dull greenish yellow 

 on the prothorax anteriorly, less distinct spots of the same on the 

 middle and on posterior end of the thorax, and a round lateral spot 





Figures 108, a, b. 



-Yellow-footed Mud-wasp (Sceliphron fasciatum); profile and 

 dorsal views; xl 1 .;'. Phot, by A. H. V. 



of dull yellowish on the first enlarged abdominal segment; legs long, 

 black proximally ; tibiae and tarsi light yellow, except for a wide 

 ring of black on the distal part of the posterior tibiae, and a black- 

 ish tint on the two distal tarsal joints ; antennas black, except the 

 yellow basal joint. Wings dark brown. The thorax and head are 

 covered with black hairs. A West Indian species identified by Mr. 

 W. H. Ashmead. 



Specimens referred to Chalybion ccerideurn (L.) (fig. 10S«) have 

 the body shining blue-black when wet, but with bright metallic or 

 steel-blue and greenish reflections when dry ; legs and antenna? 

 black. Wings smoky black. The abdomen is shorter than in the 

 preceding. , A common North American species. Summer, T. G. 

 Gosling. 



These and perhaps other species, not yet determined, are common 

 in summer, building their nests in out-buildings and under piazza 

 roofs. 



Trans. Conn. Acad.. Vol. XI. 48 Dec, 1902. 



