446 Hentz's Descriptions of the 
like that of a Coccinella, and remains near, till the eggs are 
hatched. It varies in marking, and I have one species with 
red spots on the back of the abdomen. It is nevertheless 
distinct from T. celer, and may be T. citreus, Règne An. IV. 
Habitat. Massachusetts, Alabama. 
5. THOMISUS CELER. 
Plate XXIII. Fig. 5. 
Description. Pale yellow, with a slight tinge of grass 
green, particularly the legs. "Two curved rows of impressed 
dots on the abdomen ; lateral eyes not borne on tubercles. 
Observations. This spider is found usually on blossoms, 
where it remains, patiently waiting for Diptere, other small 
insects, and even butterflies, which it secures with amazing 
muscular power. It moves backwards and sideways more 
commonly than forwards. Sometimes seen larger, though 
ES never attaining great dimensions. 
Habitat. Found in South Carolina, North Carolina, Mas- 
sachusetts, Alabama, Ohio, &c. : 
Tribe IV. Ocurarx. External eyes borne on tubercles, 
eyes equal, 
6. THOMISUS PIGER. 
Plate XXIII. Fig. 6. 
