ACHATINA cienata. 

 Green hair-streaked Achaiina. 



Clneuic Character. — See PI. 30. 



Specific Character. 

 A. (Dir. 2.) tcsid ulfit'i, Jasciis viridibus capUlaribus ; spud elongatd, subatie- 

 iiuatd, aiij'ractibus 6 coiivexis, labia exteriore crenato ; basi subtruncatd. 



Shell white, with capillary green bands ; spire elongated, sub-attenuated, 

 of six convex volutions; outer lip crenated ; base slightly truncate. 



J\ FEW specimens of this most delicate and beautiful shell were 

 found by my brother, Mr. J. T. Swainson, jun. in the island of 

 Cuba ; nor am I aware of its having by any other means reached 

 our cabinets, excepting a distinct variety which occurred in 

 INIrs. Angus's, and is now (together with a yoimg one of the same) 

 in Mr. Dubois's collection. This has, in addition to the green 

 bands on the spire, a row of bead-like cinereous spots at the 

 base of the first and second spiral whorl ; and others of a longi- 

 tudinal square form on those whorls nearest the tip, which, with 

 the inner lip, is slightly tinged with pink. The form of the shell 

 also is shorter ; but the general contour, and particularly the cre- 

 nated mouth, common to both, clearly proves it can be consi- 

 dered only as a distinct variety. The specimen we have figured 

 agrees with all those sent at the same time, in having not the 

 slightest appearance of spots, though in a perfect state of pre- 

 servation. The little notches on the margin of the Up are always 

 placed at the commencement of each of the green lines ; the 

 base of the column is straight, and slightly truncated before it 

 joins the outer lip. 

 PI. 58. 



