270 Dr. Malcolm Cameron on 



cess rather broad, tT'uneate posteriorly, keeled longitudinally in 

 the middle, extending the whole length of the intermediate coxae 

 which are rather widely separated. Metasternum tnmcate in 

 front, reaching the meaosternum. Elytra sinuate internal to the 

 postero-external angles. Tarsal formula 4, 5, 5; the anterior tarsi 

 with the first three joints short and subequal, the 4th as long as 

 the three preceding together; the middle with the first four joints 

 short and subequal, but longer than those of the anterior pair, 

 the 5th as long as the three preceding together; the posterior with 

 the first four joints rather short, subequal, the 5th as long as the 

 two preceding together. All the tibiae spinulose. Abdomen with 

 the third, fourth and fifth dorsal segments transversely impressed 

 at the base; the sides without setae. 



The facies of the species on which this genus is fonnfled is 

 very similar to that of the fungi group of Alhcfa. 



133. Paratheta carnivora, n. sp. 



Black, rather shining; the elytra castaneous- brown ; first three 

 joints of the antennae and legs reddish-testaceous. Length 2 mm. 



A rather narrow, fusiform species. Head suborbicular, the eyes 

 moderate, not prominent, their diameter less than the length of 

 the temples; puncturation fine, rather sparing, the front impunc- 

 tate, pubescence scanty. Antennae with the 1st joint a little 

 shorter than the 2nd, the 2nd and 3rd of equal length, the 4th to 

 the 10th transverse, gradually increasing in breadth, the penultimate 

 almost two and a half times broader than long, the 11th conical, 

 as long as the two preceding together. Thorax more than one-third 

 broader than long, the sides evenly rounded, rather more narrowed 

 in front than behind, the posterior angles rounded, finely, somcAvhat 

 obsoletely and not very closely punctured, pubescence fine, rather 

 stiff and sparing. Elytra as long as, but a little broader than the 

 thorax, transverse, sculpture moderately fine, not very close and 

 distinctly granular, the pubescence as on the thorax. Abdomen 

 narrowed behind, the third to the fifth segments very finely and 

 not very closely punctured, with at the bases a transverse row of 

 rather larger and closer punctures, sixth to eighth segments gradually 

 yet more finely punctured; pubescence sparing, fine and stiff. 



Hab. Woodlands, in a small carcase. 



Fenyesia, n. gen. 



Maxillary palpi 4-jointcd, the 1st joint small, the 2nd elongate, 

 slightly curved and a little thickened towards the apex, 3rd elongate. 



