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fine transverse striolse. The elytra show a slight bronzy tint, 

 ■with the strias deep and finely- punctured and with the interstices 

 elevated and smooth. 



Phl(EOCARAbds. n. gen. 



Head small, obtuse in front, narrowed suddenly behind the 

 eyes into a distinct neck. Mentum with a large obtuse median 

 tooth. Labium rather long, rounded at the apex. Labial palpi, 

 moderately securiform ; maxillary, cylindrical. Mandibles short, 

 broad at the base, acute and slightly arcuated at the tip. 

 Labrum almost square. Antennge of medium length, filiform, the 

 first joint largest, the second very small. Thorax rather broader 

 than the length, lobed behind. Legs of medium size, fourth 

 article of the tarsi, small and entire. 



In many respects the single species of which this genus is 

 formed resembles Cymindis, while in others it seems to approach 

 Lehia. I prefer to associate it with the first named genus. 



21. — Phlceocarabus Mastbrsii. n. sp. 



Length 3 1 lines. 

 Head and thorax of a dark red, the first almost smooth, the 

 latter with fine transverse striolae, and well marked median line. 

 The elytra are black, with a large spot at the base on each side 

 of the suture, and a narrow lateral margin of a dull red. The 

 legs and under portion of the body are of a lighter colour. 



Phlceodromius. n. gen. 



Head almost square, very obtuse in front, not narrower 

 behind the eyes. Mentum without median tooth, the lateral 

 lobes large and rounded, forming internally a right angle with 

 the body of the mentum. Palpi short and slightly truncated. 

 Labium oblong, truncated and covered with hairs. Labrum 

 broader than long, widening gradually towards the apex, which is 

 truncate. Mandibles strong, short, thick and slightly arcuated at 

 the extremities. Antennaa short, first joint large, second small 



