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Eyes separated slightly less than width of base of 

 rostrum. Rostrum long and thin; with not very dense 

 punctures, but becoming linear in arrangement behind 

 antennae. Scape inserted slightly nearer apex than base of 

 rostrum, much shorter than funicle ; first joint of funicle 

 slightly longer than second. Protliorax with rather dense, 

 and not very large, but clearly-defined punctures. Elytra 

 subcordate, base lightly trisinuate, sides gently rounded ; 

 with rows of not very large, and somewhat distant punctures, 

 becoming smaller and closer together posteriorly; interstices 

 almost flat on basal half, acutely ridged posteriorly, each 

 with two rows of punctures. Basal segment of abdomen 

 evenly convex. Four hind femora strongly and acutely 

 dentate, the others edentate. Length, 3| mm. 



II a^). — North Queensland (Blackburn's collection); Cairns 

 (E. Allen). Type, I. 1359. 



At a glance appears to belong to the Baridiides. In my 

 table of the genus would be associated with poi^osus, but from 

 that species, and from all others of genus, distinguished by 

 the curious femoral dentition. The typical specimens are 

 probably both females. 



Melanterius stenocnemis, n. sp. 



Black, elytra obscurely diluted with red, antenna and 

 tarsi red. Elytra with stout, sulphur-yellow setae or scales 

 ' condensed into distinct spots ; under-surf ace and legs with 

 rather sparse, whitish setae. 



Eyes close together. Rostrum moderately long and thin; 

 punctures distinct, becoming larger towards base, but scarcely 

 seriate in arrangement. Scape inserted about one-third from 

 apex of rostrum, not much shorter than funicle ; first joint 

 of funicle slightly longer than second. Protliorax with dense, 

 clearly-defined, and rather small punctures. Elytra cordate, 

 sides rather strongly rounded ; with rows of large punctures, 

 interstices acutely ridged, the first only on posterior declivity, 

 the others almost to base, each with a row of small punctures 

 on each side of the ridge, but becoming feeble posteriorly. 

 Abdomen with basal segment depressed in middle, with rather 

 dense punctures; second with dense punctures but apical 

 portion impunctate; third and fourth with minute punctures. 

 Femora stout, strongly dentate, the four hind ones each with 

 a granule in emargination ; tibiae thin, four front ones with 

 hook cleft at apex, hind ones with hook dentate near base. 

 Length, 4^ mm. 



Hab. — Queensland: Cairns district (F. P. Dodd). Type, 

 I. 1360. 



