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ANCEHXS:. 



and even, but in others (one of which had been selected 

 for the figure) it is raised at the top (or anterior part) 

 into two oval bosses, that, greatly resemble the elytra 

 of a Meloe, and are beautifully punctured ; the same 

 parts are apparent on the visible surface of both va- 

 rieties, but much smaller in that whose back is smooth. 

 Dr. Johnston suggested this to be a sexual distinction. 



The following vignette, kindly drawn for us by Miss 

 Annie Wright, represents Balarcadden Bay, Howth, near 

 which place Mr. Haliday obtained his specimens of this 

 genus. 





BALARCADDEN BAY, JJOWTII. 



