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The followino^ descriptions are those of the principal new species of 
Goleopiera and diurnal Lejiidoptera ; the numerous species of moths 
and Trichoptera have yet to be examined. 
The Insect Fauna of New Zealand is said to be extremely poor. 
With respect to the diurnal Lepidoptera this is no doubt true ; but it 
will require the exertions of many resident collectors, with the 
knowledge and ardour of Mr. Fereday, before we can come to any 
definite conclusion regarding the Coleoptera and other families and orders. 
The southern colonies of Australia are also extremely poor in butterflies, 
although it is now known they have an exceedingly rich Coleopterous 
FauiTa. The butterflies sent home by Mr. Fereday comprise only six 
species, — Pyrameis Gonerilla (Fab.), Argyrophenga antip>odum (Dbldy.), 
Chrysophamos Edna (Dbldy.) and Feredayi (n. sp.), Lyccena Oxleyi 
(Felder), and L. Boldenarum (White). Amongst the Coleoptera are 
three LucanidcB (one new), three Oicindelce (one new), three Feronice, 
two interesting new genera described below, and many unexamined 
JSEeteromera and Ourculionidce. With regard to the relations of the 
Fauna with those of other countries, it wovild be premature to discuss 
this important question before possessing much more knowledge of 
the insect productions than we have at present. 
Chetsophanus Feredati, n. sp. {Lepidoptera Wiopalocera) . 
C. EdncB (Doubled.) simillimus ; differt palpis antice griseo-albo 
et nigro hii-sutis, alls posticis subtus brunneo uebulosis. $ $ . 
Similar in size, form, and colours to C. Edna, but differs from all 
the varieties of that species in the palpi in front being clothed with 
whitish hairs mixed with black, instead of yellow hairs. The black 
marks of the upper surface are also larger and more confluent, and the 
under surface of the hind-wings is yellow, with a broad curved discal 
patch, and a wide posterior border (confluent at the apex) violet- 
brown. The wings above are violet-black, with the discal area and a 
macular belt of six quadrate spots on both wings shining fulvous, the 
discal area in the fore-wing being divided by three spots and the black 
nervures, and on the hind-wing by one spot. There is a sub-marginal 
row, also of three fulvous spots, near the anal angle of the hind-wing, 
and the basal fourth of both wings is clothed with tawny-brown hairs. 
Both sexes are alike in colours and markings. 
There are a pair (male and female) in the last collection sent by 
Mr. Fereday. 
CiciNDELA Feredati, n. sp. 
('. oblonga, sub-depressa, supra opaca, viridi-obscura ; labro cui'to. 
