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ments. Retracted second antennae reach hind edge of third 

 thoracic segment. Thoracic segments subequally long-. First 

 segment with anterior lateral angles produced to surround head 

 and extending almost to end of anterior lateral lobes of head. 

 Lateral parts of all segments expanded, without any indication 

 of epimera, and lateral edges straight. Abdominal segments 

 all distinct, first two somewhat shorter with their lateral parts 

 entirely concealed by seventh thoracic segment. Lateral parts of 

 third, fourth and fifth segments expanded and produced to con- 

 tinue oval contour of body. Lateral parts of fifth segment ex- 

 tend posteriorly far as end of sixth or terminal segment. Latter 

 triangular, with a long produced apex, pointed posteriorly. Uro- 

 poda with basal segment reaching to middle of produced por- 

 tion of terminal abdominal segment. Inner rami of uropoda 

 reach to end of process of terminal segment and concealed by 

 it except at lower portion. Outer rami of uropoda extend well 

 beyond end of process of terminal segment. Legs all ambula- 

 tory. Color above dark brown. Longitudinal row of light yel- 

 low spots on either side of thorax, about at point of junction of 

 epimera with segments. Lateral edges of body light yellowish. 

 Dorsal portion of carapace slightly granular. Length 16 mm. 



Remarks. — A species of very wide distribution, common in 

 greenhouses, under logs, dead leaves, stones, etc. In New Jer- 

 sey I have found it very abundant in several localities, as at Cape 

 May, South Dennis. Cape May Court House, Camden, Florence 

 and Trenton. It is not very rapid or agile in its movements, 

 thoug"h running away deliberately to conceal itself when dis- 

 turbed. In Pennsylvania I have it in Fairmount Park in Phila- 

 delphia, Holmesburg, Bristol and Gladwynne. Mr. W. T. Davis 

 secured it on Staten Island, New York. 



These animals were at one time used medicinally, according 

 to the American Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia.^ The live animals 

 were crushed and covered with five parts by weight of alcohol, 

 and the mixture allowed to remain eight days in a well-stoppered 

 bottle, in a dark, cool place, being- shaken twice a day The tinc- 

 ture was then poured off. strained and filtered, being then ready 

 for use. 



' See J. T. Connor. Ed. 2, 1883. p. 350. 



