FAMILY HELICIDAZ — PUPA. 49 
Pura BADIA. 
PLATEIV. FIG. 45. 
Pupa badia. Apams, Amer. Journ. Science, Vol. 40, p. 271. 
eas Iv. Bost. Jour. Nat. Hist. Vol. 3, p. 331, pl. 3, fig. 18. 
Pupilla id. Govwp, Bost. Journ. Nat. Hist. Vol. 3, p. 404. 
Description. Shell very obtusely tapering in the two upper whorls. Whorls seven, convex. 
Aperture orbicular, with a slightly reflected margin, and a single tooth on the penultimate 
whorl. Umbilicus moderate. 
Color. Reddish brown. Diameter, 0°07. Height, 0°14. 
This species has been observed at Crownpoint in this State. 
Pupa EXIGUA. 
PLATE IV. FIG. 46 —(STATE COLLECTION.) 
Pupa exigua. Say, Jour. Acad, Nat. Sciences, Vol. 2, p. 375. 
acs GouLp, Jour. Nat. History. Vol. 3, p. 398, pl. 3, fig. 20. 
ase aes Apams, American Journal of Science, Vol. 40, p. 271. 
Po wa: Goutp, Invertebrata of Massachusetts, p. 191, fig. 122. 
Description, Shell exceedingly minute, elongate, subcylindrical. Apex somewhat obtuse. 
Whorls five, with minute grooved lines. Suture distinctly impressed. Aperture large and 
oblique, with the lip smooth and widely reflected, but not flattened. PPillar-lip bidentate ; 
one near the middle, and the other smaller, near its inner termination. Umbilicus distinct. 
Color. Pellucid watery white. Diameter, 0°04; height, 0°15. 
This very minute species has been noticed in Vermont, Massachusetts and Ohio. In this 
State, it has been detected by Dr. Newcomb near Troy. 
Pupa CONTRACTA. 
TLATE IV. FIG. 47. 
Pupa contracta, Say, Journ, Acad. Nat. Sciences, Vol. 2, p. 374. 
deh Gre Goutp, Jour. Nat. Hist. Vol. 3, p. 399, pl. 3, fig 22. 
ess Apams, American Journal of Sgience, Vol. 40, p. 271. 
Description. Shell very small, subcylindrical. Apex obtuse. Whorls five, convex, with 
faint transverse lines: suture distinct. Aperture irregularly triangular. Lip widely reflected, 
not flattened ; pillar-lip with a large elongated spoon-shaped lip, and contracting the throat 
into the form of a horse-shoe. An oblong thin tooth or fold far within the shell. Umbilicus 
large and distinct. Color, waxen white or dead white. Diameter, 0°05; height, 0°1. 
Found among decaying logs and old stumps, from Vermont to Virginia. In this State, it 
has been noticed near Troy, and throughout the western district. It appears to be a common 
species. 
Fauna — Part 6. vt 
