1922.] 2k7 



convex, transverse, rounded at the sides. Elytra wider than the prothorax, 

 somewhat rounded and dilated from below the hnmeri to the tip. Lef>s 

 slender; posterior tibiae slightly curved. Wings fully developed. 



Length 2 mm. 



Rah. Nilgiri Hills {R. L. Andreices). 



One specimen. A small form allied to C. {JUbaeus) dorsalis Gorh., 

 from Belgaum, and C. contaminatus Ah., from Cej'lon ; the elytra black, 

 a humeral spot and a common triangular patch at the apex excepted, the 

 rest of the upper surface and legs testaceous. C. scajiiilaris has the 

 general facies of a Xylojjhiliis. 



Colotes atrofemoratus, n. sp. 



2 . Oboval, convex, shining, finely cinereo-pubescent ; black, the anteniial 

 joints 1-4, tibiae, and tarsi (the terminal joint excepted) testaceous; the herd 

 and prothorax minutely, the elytra closely, rather strongly punctate. Head 

 broad ; antennae long, rather slender, joint 1 thickened, elongate; apical joint 

 of maxillary palpi broad, stout, subtriangular. Prothorax convex, strongly 

 transverse, rounded at the sides. Elytra oval, somewhat gibbous beyond the 

 middle, incompletely covering the abdomen, the humeri distinct. Legs elon- 

 gate. Wings M'anling. 



Lenglh 2 mm. 



Rab. Nainital, Kumaon, alt. 8000 ft. (//. G. C. : ix.l918). 



One specimen. Very like the Palaearctic C. punctatus Er., but a 

 little larger; the legs and antennae longer; the apical joint of the 

 maxillar}' palpi broad and stout; the elytra more convex. 



Colotes piriformis, n. sp. 



5 . Piriform, rather convex, moderately shining, finely einereo-pubt scent ; 

 black, head rufescent (a transverse patch on the basal portiun excepted), ilie 

 antennal joints 1-4, the bases of the palpi, prothorax, and legs (the intermediate 

 and posterior femora excepted) testaceous; tlie head and prothorax minutely, 

 the elytra closely, finely punctate. Head rather small, rhomboidul, much 

 narrowed behind; antennae long, joint 1 thickened, elongate ; terminal joint 

 of palpi stout. Prothorax transverse, rounded at the sides. Elytra piriform, 

 much widened posteriorly, at the base narrower than the prothoiax, covering 

 the abdomen, the hunieri distinct. Wings wanting. 



Length 2 mm. 



Hah. Belgaum, S. India ( H. E. Andreioes). 



One 5 . Less convex than C. airofemoratus, the head and prothorax 

 nai'rower, wholh' or in part testaceous or reddish; the elytra longer, 

 more widened posterioi-ly, piriform, and less convex ; the femora not so 

 black. C.Jaceti Duv. is an allied smaller form. 



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