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number. On the elytra there are fairly numerous fascicles, 

 mostly on the odd interstices, the most distinct of all is on the 

 third, crowning the posterior declivity. 



Tapinocis subapicalis, n. sp. 



Blackish ; antennae and tarsi reddish. Rather densely 

 clothed with somewhat variegated scales, and with numerous 

 fascicles. Under-surface moderately clothed. 



Head with dense concealed punctures. Rostrum slightly 

 longer than prothorax, sides moderately incurved to middle ; 

 basal fourth with concealed punctures, elsewhere shining and 

 with small but clearly-defined ones, larger on sides than along 

 middle. Prothorax rather lightly transverse, sides strongly 

 rounded, apex more than half the greatest width ; with dense 

 more or less concealed punctures; with a short and feeble 

 median line. Scutellum not traceable. Elytra moderately 

 dilated to beyond the middle; with rows of large partially- 

 concealed punctures; with tubercles supporting fascicles. 

 Under-surface much as in preceding species. Length, 5 mm. 



^a 6.— Tasmania (J. E. Philp). 



In build somewhat resembling the preceding species, but 

 the scutellum not traceable, and without the two small tubercles 

 or granules near the same. The type is evidently in perfect 

 condition, and is probably a female. Its clothing is mostly of 

 a chocolate-brown, varied in places with muddy-brown or 

 muddy-grey, and with a distinct curved line of pale scales on 

 each side of the posterior declivity near apex. It is probable, 

 however, that, as with the two preceding species, the clothing 

 is subject to considerable variation. On the prothorax there 

 are six fascicles in the usual positions. On each elytron there 

 is a large fascicle crowning the posterior declivity, and rather 

 numerous ones elsewhere, but mostly on the third (on which 

 the large one is placed), fifth, and seventh interstices. 



Tentegia cycloptera, n. sp. 



Black; antennae and tarsi of a dingy-red. Sparsely 

 clothed with brownish scales, but becoming dense on legs. 

 Each granule with a stout and usually curved seta. 



Head with large coarse punctures in front, elsewhere with 

 dense small ones. Rostrum stout, lightly curved, sides gently 

 incurved to middle; punctures as on front of head, but at 

 apex crowded and smaller. Scape inserted in middle of 

 rostrum, about half the length of funicle and club combined. 

 Prothorax strongly convex, moderately transverse, sides 

 strongly rounded; with numerous large granules or small 

 tubercles, regularly disposed, but smaller at apex than else- 

 where. Elytra not much longer than wide, sides strongly 



