52 LIVERPOOL BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 
Cryptophagus acutangulus, Gyll. I have a specimen 
taken somewhere in the district. 
Cryptophagus dentatus, Herbst. The commonest of the 
genus in this district. 
Cryptophagus vim, Panz. Very abundant on gorse, at 
Bidston and Prenton, in spring. 
Paramecosoma melanocephala, Herbst. A single specimen 
taken at Spital J.W.E.). 
Atomaria fuscipes, Gyll. Spital and Wallasey, by 
sweeping. 
Atomaria pusilla, Payk. Wallasey, Storeton, Hastham 
Wood, and Caldy (J.W.E.). 
Atomaria atricapilla, Steph. Common. 
Atomaria berolinensts, Kr. Taken sparingly at Bidston 
and Wallasey. 
Atomaria fuscata, Steph. A specimen from Hightown 
(J.W.E.). 
Atomaria mesomelas, Herbst. I have a specimen taken 
somewhere in the district. 
Atomaria ruficornis, Marsh. 'T'wo specimens taken at 
Spital. 
Ephistemus globosus, Waltl. Frequent in moss, &c. 
Ephistemus gyrinoides, Marsh. Common. 
MYCETOPHAGIDZ. 
Typhea fumata, Li. Common. 
Byturus sambuci, Scop. Occasional among the next 
species. Recorded by Mr. Archer from flowers of Caltha 
palustris, at Rock Ferry. 
Byturus tomentosus, F. Common on bramble, &c. 
DERMESTIDZ. 
Dermestes vulpinus, F. Mr. Kinder used to take this 
destructive species frequently in skin-yards about Kirkdale; 
Mr. Wilding has met with a specimen at Wallasey. 

