208 CATALOGUE OF THE INSECTS OF 



4. P. CERViNus, Linn. 



Stepli. Illust., Mand., iv., 183. 

 " Twizell."— P. J. Selhy, Esq. Axwell, Swalwell, and Gibside. 

 May and June. 



Division 2. CLEONIDES, ScMnh. 



265. Cleonus, Schdnh. 

 1. C. suLcmosTRis, Linn. 



Stepli. IllusL, Mand., iv., 155. 



On thistles, sandy sea-coasts. Bamborougb, Sboreston, Hartley, 

 South Shields, and Hartlepool. April — September. 



The second brood appears about the end of July. — Mr. A. 

 Hancock. 



266. LioPHLGETJS, Germ. 

 1. L. NUBiLus, Fab. 



Steiyh. Illust, Mand., iv., 112. 

 Among thick herbage in woods; not uncommon. June — 

 July. 



267. Barynotus, Germ. 



1. B. oBscuRus, Fah. 



Merionus obscurus, Steioh., Illust., Mand., iv.. 111. 



Under stones, abundant. 



This is a very abundant and destructive species, coming abroad 

 towards evening, and destroying many of the choicest flowers of 

 the florist, such as the polyanthus, auricula, pansy, &c. ; it has 

 also been seen to eat the foliage of beans, clover, and Ranunculus 

 repens. 



It would appear to be very tenacious of life, as I often find 

 living specimens which have been much mutilated; frequently 

 wanting legs and antennas; and one that I swept into my net, 

 had lost the whole of its abdomen, yet was quite active. — T. J. B. 



2. B. MCERENS, Fah. 



Merionus elevatus, ^Steph. Illust, Mand., iv., 111. 

 Damp, shady bottoms. " Twizell." — P. J, Selby, Esq. 

 " Durham."- — Ornshys Durham. Marsden. — T. J, B. Axwell, 



