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ofteu remains on the snrface, but which in summer is dry and covered 

 with a growth of tall grass, with a few stunted oaks and pines. The 

 excavations which brought the specimens to notice opened up various 

 holes or paths, along which it appeared the animals i)assed. 



This species is unknown to the people of Hamilton and vicinity, and 

 must be quite rare, as only the foregoing examples have ever been 

 observed. Excavations through 4 or 5 miles of low land in the same 

 section did not disclose any specimens of Amphmnia, although it 

 appeared to be just as favorable for them as. the limited area men- 

 tioned. Professional "ditchers" who have had much experience in 

 cutting drains and ditches in the region about Hampton have never 

 met with the species. 



Tlie locality in which these specimens were found is about 110 miles 

 in an air line northeast of Tarboro. It seems probable that the species 

 will in time be reported from such a favorable region as the Dismal 

 Swamp, 30 miles south of Hampton, and from other suitable interme- 

 diate points. 



