1320 COLEOPTERA OF NEW ZEALAND. 



to appear coriaceous ; humeral spots narrow and elongate, the two 

 basal small, angulate, and exhibiting two or three short striae ; there 

 are six median spots, four behind these, and two at the apex, near 

 the suture. Legs sparingly clothed with grey hairs. 



Although I consider this to be a variety only of 0. tasmanii, I 

 have given it a name in case future research should prove it to be a 

 distinct species. The elytral sculpture, absence of spots on the head, 

 and reduction in size of the spots on the wing-cases give the insect 

 a peculiar appearance. 



Length, 2 ; breadth, If lines. 



Mount Cook, near the Hermitage. One example, forwarded by 

 Mr. H. Suter. 



