198 ANCEID. 
and even, but in others (one of which had been selected 
for the figure) it is raised at the top (or anterior part) 
into two oval bosses, that greatly resemble the elytra 
of a Meloe, and are beautifully punctured; the same 
parts are apparent on the visible surface of both va- 
rieties, but much smaller in that whose back is smooth. 
Dr. Johnston suggested this to be a sexual distinction. 
The following vignette, kindly drawn for us by Miss 
Annie Wright, represents Balarcadden Bay, Howth, near 
which place Mr. Haliday obtained his specimens of this 
genus, 














































































































































































































































































































































































































































































BALARCADDEN BAY, HOWTH. 

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