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There is a distinct black centre spot in the female, but this is 

 nearly wanting in the other sex. Scarce here, and, I believe, 

 everywhere else, but apparently widely distributed. It is one 

 of the few insects that appear to have a preference for the 

 red gum. 



24. DEYiiOPTiLA. te^iexitis, Meyr. 



Expanse, one inch. April 7, 1879. 



This curious insect is as yet unique, and I have never been 

 able to find a second. Both genus and species are new to 

 science. Fore-wings purplish-gray, with a reddish cross line 

 near base, and a curved and slightly indented black one run- 

 ning from costa at about four- fifths to near the anal angle. 

 The space between this and the outer margin is chocolate 

 colour. Hind- wings greyish brown. 



