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On the atoll itself, Zramea rosenbergii was often seen to 
copulate, and apparently to deposit its eggs in the salt pools, but 
none of its larvee could ever be found. Pantula flavescens and 
Anazx guttatus ave both visitors to Christmas Island. 
PLANIPENNTA. 
(4) HemeErosius ? sp. 
Native name, ‘ Lalar ijou,” = green fly. 
This is a very abundant insect ; it occurs on all the islands, and 
is certainly resident. When alive it is bright green, and its 
eyes are remarkably brilliant. On account of its very offensive 
smell when crushed, it is very well known. It is common at all 
seasons of the year. 
(5) Isoprera. 
Native name “ Gegat.” 
One species of ‘“ white ant” is very abundant in the wood- 
work of dwelling houses. It is noteworthy that the natives 
never include this insect under the title of Samut,—the family 
name for ants. 
ORTHOPTERA. 
Species determined by W. F. Kirsy, F.L.S., F.E.S. 
ForFIcuLID!. 
(1) ANISOLABIS ANNULIPES Luc. 
A common species found upon all the islands. It does not 
occur on Christmas Island. 
Buarripa. 
(Native generic name, ‘‘ Kerklak.”) 
(2) BLATELLA GERMANICA Linn. 
(3) Auuacta NoctuLata Stal. 
(4) Axxacta optusata Brinn. 
(5) Lopoprera sp. 
(6) Monyrria sp. (young larva). 
(7) LevcopH@a suRINAMENSIS Linn. 
All these species are common, and are mostly found beneath 
the bark of trees, or in the dwelling-houses. Only Lewcophoa 
surinamensis occurs on Christmas Island. 
(8) PERIPLANETA AMERICANA Linn. 
Common in store-houses ; introduced by ships. 
