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jumping, like a flea, to great distances. It is a well-character- 

 ized species. 



Habitat. Alabama. April - May. 



[A male one-tliird as large as the specimen figured, PI. 9, 

 fig. 3, was taken May 29. Supplement. 1 



34. Attus roseus. 



ri. 9, fig. 4. 



Description. Cephalothorax white, blackish at base ; abdo- 

 men roseate, with a whitish base ; feet pale yellow, 3. 4. 1. 2. 



Observations. This small species is not unfrequently found 

 on grass, in May and June. 



Habitat. Massachusetts. 



[Pk 18, fig. 15, eyes. iSupplement.'] 



35. Attus viridipes. 

 PI. 9, fig. 5. 



Description. Cephalothorax rufous, Avith black bands and 

 spots ; abdomen white, with two black angular bands ; anterior 

 feet greenish ; the other feet varied with rufous, blackish and 

 white, 3. 1. 4. 2. 



Observations. This small spider is usually found on the 

 ground, on sand or on grass, in constant activity. When any 

 object approaches it, it lifts itself on its posterior limbs to 

 reconnoitre the enemy or the prey. It never was seen large. 



Habitat. South Carolina. 



[PL 18, fig. 64, eyes. Supplement.'] 



36. Attus auratus. 



PI. 9, fig. 6. 



• 

 Description. Black ; palpi, sides of the cephalothorax and four 



spots above, silvery white ; abdomen with a cross and circular 



band, golden color; feet varied with rufous, o. 4. 1. 2. [363.] 



