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(51) Xylctobiits siilcafiis, sp. nov. 



Rufescens, plerumque plus minus nigro- aut fusco-variegatus, aut niger plerumque 

 plus minus rufo-variegatus, antennis nigris aut nigrofuscis articulis 2 aut pluribus 

 basalibus rufis, pedibus rufis aut flavis, conspicue pallide tomentosis. Antennae 

 $ breviores, articulis subapicallbus elongatis, sed latioribus, baud gracillimis. Pronotum 

 latum, antice transversim conspicue impressum, a latere visum supra sinuatum, baud 

 simpliciter convexum, pallide tomentosum. Elytra plerumque tomento albido aut aureo 

 variegata, saepe rufescentia et circum suturam plus minus nigricantia aut infuscata, rare 

 nigra aut fere nigra, saepe fere tota rufescentia aut rufa, lineatim plus minus infuscata. 

 Long. 3 mm. 



A', su/iaf/is var. apicalis no\\ 



Elytris nigris, supra tomento nigro aut nigro-fusco vestitis, apicibus rufis. 



This very variable species is allied to X. lasiodes, but is easily distinguished by the 

 transversely impressed front portion of the pronotum. This impression itself varies in 

 strength and distinctness, but is always apparent. Otherwise, apart from colour, there 

 is some variation in the development of the antennae, which are rather longer in some 

 examples than in others, especially in the males. 



Hak. Kauai, 2000 — 4000 ft.; common and probably ubiquitous in suitable parts 

 of this island. 



(52) Xyletobius haivaiiensis, sp. nov. 



Sordide rufo-fuscus, antennis pedibusque nigricantibus, sat dense pallide tomentosus, 

 A', ivalsmgliaiuii v. minori afftnis. Pronotum perinaequale, medium tortiter elevatum, 

 marginibus ante angulos posteriores levissime concavis. Elytrorum interstitia con- 

 vexiuscula, stria 2 et 3 ad apices confiuentibus. Long. 4 mm. 



This species is described from a single specimen, which having been smeared all 

 over with gum was not recognized as distinct, till after I had completed my manuscript 

 of the genus. It is nearest to A', znalsinghaviii var. minor, next to which it should be 

 placed, and from which it is readily distinguished by its much smaller size and black 

 legs and antennae. 



Hab. Hawaii, Kona, 2000 ft. 



Anobium. 

 Aiioluitiii paniceiDii L. 

 Hab. Oahu and probably the other islands. 



F. H. III. 79 



