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these nests abundantly in Surrey pine-woods, but have nev^er 

 seen one coated with mud in such a locaUty — perhaps the 

 owners were unable to find the necessary material for compound- 

 ing the plaster. Although seven species of Agvoeca are found in 

 Britain, two only have occurred in Epping Forest. 



Agroeca brunnea, Bl. I have found this species at 

 Chingford and High Beach. 



Agroeca proxima, Cb. This species occurs in several parts 

 of the Forest. 



The remaining British species are A. celans, BL, A. gvacilipes, 

 Bl. A. inopina, Cb., A. celev, Cb. and A. striata, Kulcz. 



Genus Z^)KA, C.L. Koch. 



A genus of small spiders, usually of a dull yellowish colour, 

 with dark markings. The arrangement of the eyes is very 

 typical. Two species are recorded as British, of which one 

 Z, nemovalis, BL, has not up to the present occurred in the 

 Forest. 



Zora maculata, BL Occurs in several localities rather 

 plentifully ; Loughton, Theydon Bois, &c. 



Grnus LIOCRANUM, L. Koch. 

 Spiders of fairly large size, and with a distinct abdominal 

 pattern. They bear a very considerable superficial resemblance 

 to some species of the family Agelenidae. One rare species 

 L. doinesticum, Wid., has been found in the country, but has not 

 occurred in Epping Forest. 



Gemis MICARIOSOMA, Si/mm. 



A genus of small ant-like spiders, with fairly large eyes and a 

 double compact row of strong spines upon the under-sides of the 

 tibiae and metatarsi of the first and second pair of legs. The 

 abdomen is usually clothed with iridescent scales. We have but 

 one species in Britain, and that occurs, though not commonly, in 

 the Forest. 



Micariosoma festivum, C. L. Koch. Theydon Bois, 

 Epping. 



Gcftt/s MICARIA, C. L. Koch. 

 Small ant-like spiders, with small eyes, and with the body 

 ornamented with iridescent scales, which reflect the most 

 beautiful tints. Two species are recorded as British, but one of 

 them, M.scintillans, Cb., has not occurred in Essex. 



