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2. Apteroessa, Hope. 



The Baron De Jean appears to be acquainted 

 only with Olivier' s figure, never having seen the 

 real insect, or he would not have considered Cic. 

 Grossa as a true Dromica. Apteroessa approaches 

 in form Megacephala, and may be regarded as 

 representing Dromica in Asia. 



3. EuRYMORPHA, Hope. 



I am ignorant of the true locality of this remark- 

 able insect. I have given Madagascar as its country 

 with a doubt. It is certainly one of the most 

 remarkable forms to be found among the Cicinde- 



lidae, the name is derived from evpvs and fiopcprj, 

 from its exceedingly dilated form. 



4. OxYCHEiLA, De Jean. 



Only five species of Oxycheila have been described, 

 in habits they approach Cicindela, their flight how- 

 ever is less rapid, and during the heat of the day 

 they shelter themselves under stones.' According 

 to Mons. Lacordaire when captured they produce 

 a sharp noise by rubbing the posterior thighs 

 against the edge of their scaly elytra. I have 

 figured one species, which will be found among the 



