8 [January, 



in intermediate districts. Probably specimens exist in collections as S. striato- 

 punctata, Stelf. (= S. hirsnta, Shai-p), since the two species are veiy much alike. 

 The most striking differences are : — 



Elytral setae longer, paler, scarcely or not at all clubbed: S. striato- 

 punctata, Steff. (= hirsida, Sharp). Elytral setae shorter, darker, and distinctly 

 though slightly clubbed : S. setigera. 111. 



Mr. E. A. Newbery very kindly presented me with a specimen of S. striato- 

 punctata, and the setal differences between this and my own captui'es are very 

 well marked. The best way to see these distinctions I have foiuid is to look 

 sideways at the beetle through one's lens in the evening vi^ith a bright artificial 

 light, such as a candle flame, as a backgroimd. The outlines of the individual 

 setae are beautifvilly defined by this method. 



Heterocerus fusculus, Kies. — This insect occiu's very commonly on the 

 undercliff, either flying in the sunshine or issviing out of its burrows in sandy 

 or miiddy patches near streamlets when alarmed by the tread of the collector. 

 The legs of H. fusculus are said by Fowler to be " black or pitchy-black, with 

 tarsi and sometimes femora lighter," but in my series the colour is very variable, 

 being as qiioted at one end, and at the other being light reddish, with the tibiae 

 perhaps a trifle darker, with all intermediate gradations. Here again is 

 perhaps a new locality, as Fowler states that he knows of no other than the 

 Isle of Wight. 



Pissodes notatus, F. — Forty or more specimens of this weevil were taken in 

 January, 1909, hibernating in the crevices of the bark of some fir trees growing in 

 a clump about a quarter of a mile inland. This capture is of interest in point 

 of view of Fowler's note of its occurrence, which is as follows : — " very local 

 and not common. I have a sti'ong idea that it has been taken in some numbers 

 near Bournemoiith, but cannot find any record." As Barton-on-Sea is situated 

 within ten miles of Bournemouth, as the crow — or beetle — flies, it has not 

 apparently deserted its old locality. Mr. G. C. Champion, however (Ent. Mo. 

 Mag., Nov., 1909, p. 247), states that it is fairly common in the Woking district 

 and it is doubtless spreading in the South of England. He tells me that it 

 has also been found not uncommonly in the New Forest and near Dorchester. 



In conckision, my best thanks are due to Mr. E. A. Newbery for the un- 

 wearied kindness with Avhich he has assisted me not only in the identification 

 of my specimens but in every other way also. 



Agra, Barton Covirt Avenue, 



New Milton, Hants. : 



November, 1909. 



CEMIOSTOMA SUSINELLA, H.-S., A TINEID NEW TO THE BRITISH 

 LIST, IN SCOTLAND. 



BY EUSTACE K. BANKES, M.A., F.E.S. 



As a set- oft' against the umnerous disappointiueuts that one had 

 to endure during the past season, as a result of the scarcity of Lepi- 

 doptera and the extremely unfavourable weather, it is gratifying to be 

 able to record that one's captures include an addition to the list of 



