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This species both in the larva and imago state feeds on earth- 
worms and slugs. 
21. Steropus, Megerle. 
1. S. mapipus, /ab. 
Steph. Ilust. Mand., i., 116.—Carabus madidus, Yab., Syst. 
Jobo, Vey WS 
Common. 
2. 8. Adrutops, Kugelan. 
Steph. Illust. Mand.,i.,117. 8. concinnus, Curt. Brit. Ent, 
pl. 171. 
“Twizell.”"—P. J. Seiby, Esq. On the north side of the Che- 
viots.— Mr. G. Little. In the stump of a tree at Lanchester in 
August.—7Z’. J. B. 
22. Broscuus, Panzer. 
1. B. cepHatotes, Linn. 
Steph. Illust. Mand., i., 118. 
Very common on the sea-coast. 
It occurs beneath stones and sea-weed, but more frequently it 
inhabits deep burrows in the firm sand: it has also been found 
on the banks of the Derwent, near Axwell Park, where it has 
likewise excavated for itself a subterraneous residence. It comes 
abroad in the evening, and its retreats may be readily discovered 
by following the tracks which it leaves behind, in these noctur- 
nal excursions. Mr. Albany Hancock observes that its chief 
food seems to consist of Philopedon geminatus ; Mr. Peacock has 
seen it conquer and devour Ocypus olens ; and we, besides a va- 
riety of other fare, have detected it preying on Oniscus asellus. 
23. Stomis, Clairville. 
1. S. pumricatus, Panz. 
Steph. Illust. Mand., 1., 118. 
Not unfrequent under stones and rubbish. April, Sept. 
24. Prerosticuus, Bonelli. 
1. P. parumpunctatus, De Jean. 
P. brunnipes, Steph. L[llust. Mand., i., 121. 
Local, but abundant: Newcastle, Benwell, Ouseburn Dean, 
Long Benton, Dunston, Ravensworth, Gateshead Fell, Boldon. 
