samouelle's 



ber. In their habits they greatly resemble the 

 Nitidula by their depressed form, and being found 

 under the bark of trees in a state of damp decay and 

 where the bark is rather loose, it is possible that they 

 also feed on the remains of dead insects, which are 

 often found in these situations. They appear to be 

 rare in this country ; but Mr. Wright informs us that 

 they are not uncommon near York, under the bark 

 of decayed pines. It may be useful to inform the 

 young Entomologist that many rare and fine insects 

 may be met with, during the winter months, under 

 moss and the bark of decayed trees. 



