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2. Apteroessa, Hope. 



The Baron De Jean appears to be acquainted 

 only with Olivier's figure, never having seen the 

 real insect, or he would not have considered Cic. 

 Grossa as a true Dromica. Apteroessa approaches 

 in form Megacephala, and may be regarded as 

 representing Dromica in Asia. 



3. Eurymorpha, Hope. 



I am ignorant of the true locality of this remark- 

 able insect. I have given Madagascar as its country 

 with a doubt. It is certainly one of the most 

 remarkable forms to be found among the Cicinde- 



lidse, the name is derived from evpvs and /Jiop(j)rj, 

 from its exceedingly dilated form. 



4. Oxycheila, De Jean. 



Only five species of Oxycheila have been described, 

 in habits they approach Cicindela, their flight how- 

 ever is less rapid, and during the heat of the day 

 they shelter themselves under stones. According 

 to Mons. Lacordaire when captured they produce 

 a sharp noise by rubbing the posterior thighs 

 against the edge of their scaly elytra. I have 

 figured one species, which will be found among the 



