I4 FRIEND : EARTH-WORMS OF THE NORTH OF ENGLAND. 
3. Lumbricus purpureus Eisen. Under droppings at Dalston, 
in tree stump near Carlisle, and at 2,000 ft. or higher on 
Cross Fell. Also under droppings near Idle, Bradford. 
4. Lumbricus feetidus Dugéts. In manure heaps at Kendal and 
elsewhere, widely distributed. Sometimes found (as at Idle) 
in fields where dung is used. Known among fishermen as 
the Brandling, and readily distinguished by its bands of 
brown and yellow. Syn.: Exterion fetidum Sav.; Lumbricus 
olidus Hoffm.—Grube, p. 99. 
5. Allolobophora mucosa Eisen. From Kendal, May zoth, 1890 ; 
also from Apperley Bridge, Dec. 1890 ; with some interesting 
varieties which are under examination. See next. 
6.*Allolobophora turgida Eisen. From banks of the river Eden 
at Carlisle, May 1890. The synonymy of this species and the 
last is very perplexing, as is also that of the next, which see. 
2 aia trapezoides Dugés. River Eden near Dalston, 
berland, May 1890. ‘The three species just named have 
not as yet been clearly defined. They have been described at 
different times as Lumbricus anatomicus Duges, ZL. communis 
Hoffmeister, Z. caliginosus Sav., L. cyaneus Sav., and L. ictericus 
Sav. Cf. Grube, p. 99; Benham in Q.J.M. Se., 1886, p. 228. 
I hope to be able shortly to throw new light on their history. 
8. Allolobophora chlorotica Rosa. Widely distributed. Varies 
a good deal in colour—sometimes bright green, with orange 
clitellum ; at other times a dirty yellow. Frequent under stones 
by the side of ponds, especially where cattle congregate or go 
to water. River Eden; Mondhill Loch; by small stream 
near Idle, and elsewhere. Syn. Z. rifarius Hoffm. ; Adlolodo- 
phora riparia Eisen; L. chloroticus Dugts; L. viridis of 
authors, etc. 
9. *Allolobophora celtica Rosa. From a little stream at a con- 
siderable height above Langholm, N.B., May 1890. I presume 
from the name that Rosa’s specimens may have come from 
N. Britain, but have not seen this stated in print. 
to. Allolobophora longa D’Udekem. From the river Eden— 
a paradise for the worm-collector. I found only one specimen 
of this species, which has been referred to Dr. Benham, and 
confirmed by him ; as have several other critical species. 
11.*Lumbricus eiseni. ‘One quite small red worm, similar in 
colour to Z. rudellus is L. etseni, new to Britain’ (Dr. Benham 
in litt., August 2nd, 1890). Found by the Caldew at Cummers- 
dale, Carlisle. Named after Eisen, the helminthologist. 
Naturalist, 
