92 THE ZOOLOGIST. 
local species. Found amongst stunted grass on Mount Cabourne, 
near Lewes, and on Ranscombe Brow.—U. Also between East 
Blatchington and Seaford. A colony existed for some years at 
Cowfold, probably introduced with chalk, as it is now extinct. 
With this exception, not seen off the chalk.x—B. Mr. Gwyn 
Jeffreys gives the habitat as “on grass and herbage in the hollows 
of the Downs on the Kentish and Sussex coasts.” 
Helix rufescens. The Rufescent Snail.—Very abundant on the 
chalk and sand; less so on the clay.—B. In the vicinity of Lewes 
observed to be plentiful in nettles, and after the summer rains on 
the various species of Rubi.—U. About Chichester it is common 
in gardens and hedgerows (J), and is equally plentiful around 
Eastbourne and Brighton (G and M). 
Helix concinna. The Neat Snail.—On nettles in an old chalk 
quarry at Offham, near Lewes. Also at Bignor.—U. Mr. Borrer 
regards this as a variety of the next species. 
Helix hispida. The Bristly Snail.—Generally distributed, and 
common under chalk-stones. 
Helix sericea. The Silky Snail.—Specimens of a Heli2, believed 
to be of this species, found oceasionally at Cowfold and Henfield, 
under stones and pieces of board. 
Helix fusca. The Dusky Snail.—Noticed as rare in the vicinity 
of Brighton.—M. Two specimeas found in Warrinson Wood, near 
Lewes.—U. Mr. Gwyn Jeffreys gives the habitat as “‘ Woods, on 
young trees, and among-nettles and dog-mercury.” 
Helix virgata. The Zoned Snail.—Abundant on the chalk on 
the whole line of the South Downs, and noticed also in several 
places on the railway banks, whither it was probably brought with 
chalk. A black variety with reddish brown bands has been met 
with, and another transparent milk-white with cream-coloured 
bands.—B. The species is common along the coast by Newhaven 
and Seaford, clustering thickly on the stems of marine plants. The 
markings vary considerably in individuals, and the sea-side speci- 
mens are much finer than those found inland.—U. On thistles, 
nettles and herbage on the sheep-walks on East and West Harting 
Downs, Hemner and Torbury.—W and H. A variety met with on 
the Downs near Chichester, and in Kingly Vale has “a dull creamy- 
coloured shell, with the purple lip distinct.”—J. 
Helix caperata. The Wrinkled Snail.—Differs from virgata in 
its much smaller size, depressed spire, and larger umbilicus, and 
