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pidity. The female almost invariably kills the male and eats 

 him, after the calls of nature are satisfied. It is related to 

 S. ater. 



Habitat. North Carolina, Alabama, and probably the 

 United States. 



[Ohio, cf, ?. Wm. Holden. j. H. K.] 



4. Herpyllus bilineatus. 

 PI. 11, fig. 5. 



Description. Whitish ; cephalothorax above, and abdomen 

 above and beneath with two longitudinal black bands somewhat 

 curved ; feet yellowish. Male with the same marks. 



Observations. This spider is remarkably active, usually 

 found on trees. No species of this sub-genus is more distinct, 

 and invariably spotted in the same manner. It is not rare. 



Habitat. North Carolina, Alabama. 



[Of the six nipples, four were placed around the anus, and 

 two formed a fork on both sides of the anus. Taken in May. 

 Supplement.'] 



5. Herpyllus ornatus. 



PI. 11, fig. 6. 



Description. Golden rufous ; abdomen with abbreviated and 

 interrupted transverse bands black ; feet, yellowish, varied 

 with black, thighs of two anterior pairs of legs black. 



Observations. Wandering on paths, and very active, in 

 woods or unfrequented places. The young usually has its 

 abdomen black, with transverse whitish bands which are 

 formed by hairs. 



Habitat. North Carolina. 



[It is difficult to catch. Taken in July and August. Sup- 

 plement.'] 



6. Herpyllus descriptus. 



PI. 11, fig. 7. 



Description. Black ; abdomen with an abbreviated, longir 



