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prothorax there are six fascicles in the usual positions. On each 

 elytron there are three fascicles on the third interstice, of which 

 the basal one is usually continuous from the base to the basal 

 fourth, the second one is median and the third (and largest of all) is 

 at summit of posterior declivity, but generally narrowly continued 

 to the apex itself. On the fifth interstice there are three fascicles of 

 which the basal one is usually elongate; and there are generally a 

 few feeble ones scattered about elsewhere. On each side of the 

 rostrum on its basal half there may generally be traced a feeble 

 ridge, but it is often partly concealed by the clothing. 



654. POHOPTERUS UNDULATUS n. sp. 



Black; rostrum, antennae and tarsi more or less reddish. Closely 

 covered with variously coloured scales, and with numerous fascicles. 



nostrum comparatively thin, sides lightly incurved to middle; 

 apical half with rather small and not dense punctures, basal half 

 with larger and denser but more or less concealed punctures; with 

 a feeble median carina. Antenuce inserted slightly nearer apex than 

 base of rostrum, first joint of funicle stouter but no longer than 

 second, second almost as long as third and fourtli combined. 

 Prothorax apparently slightly longer than wide, sides moderately 

 rounded, base slightly wider than apex; wit'i large dense punctures; 

 without distinct tubercles; with a fairly strong and continuous, but 

 partially concealed median carina. Scutellum apparently absent. 

 Elytra about thrice the length of prothorax and not much wider; 

 with rows of large deep punctures, becoming larger towards sides, 

 where they cause the interstices to appear as undulating ridges; 

 feebly tuberculate beneath fascicles : apparently without granules. 

 Punctures of under surface normally concealed. Hind /'e>uora just 

 extending to apex of elvtra. Length 7 1/4-7 1/2 mill. 



Hah. : Victoria (National Museum), Warragul (J.-C. Goudie). 



The derm of both the prothorax and elvtra appears to be closely 

 covered with a muddy indumentum. There are numerous brick red 

 scales on most parts, many of these becoming very small on the 

 elytra and on the sides generallv. There is one scale in each punc- 

 ture On the legs and under surface the scales vary from ochreous, 

 through rustv red, to a sooty brown; generally one or two feeble 

 pale rings are present on the femora. On the prothorax there are 

 six feeble fascicles, four across middle of a dingy whitish or ochreous 

 colour, and two verv feeble ones at apex; f'ere are also numerous 

 blackish scales scattered about, or formed into feeble clusters. On 

 each elytron there are numerous small fascicles of blackish scales 

 on the third and fifth interstices, the fascicles often obliquely placed 



