"90 M. L. Peringuey' 's Third Contribution [March 30, 



transverse impression above the base ; scutellum red ; elytra elongated, 

 closely punctured, of a violaceous purple, very shining ; pectus and 

 legs black, abdomen red. 



I have seen two examples only of this handsome species, which I 

 take to be females. 



Gen. Galerucella. Crotch. 



425. G. griseo-sericans. Thorns. 

 Recorded frcm Natal and Cape Colony. 



Gen. Apophylta. Chevr. 



426. A. tricolor. Fabric. 



,, from Cape Colony. 



Sub-family : CASSIDIN^S. 



Gen. Laccoptera. Bohem. 



427. L. corrugata. Sahib. 



„ from Natal, Transvaal, and Zambeze River. 



428. ? Cancellata. Bohem. 



„ from the Zambeze River. 



Gen. Aspidomorpha. Hope. 



429. A. tecta. Boh. 



„ from Natal, Transvaal and Cape Colony. 



430. A. illota. Boh. 



„ from Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal and Delagoa Bay. 



431. A. tiorina. Oliv. 



„ from all parts of South Africa. 



432. A. punctata. Fabr. 

 Recorded from Natal and Transvaal. 



