ANTHRIBIDAE. 



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9. Deropygus fornix, sp. n. (Text-figs. 5 and 6). 



Similar to D. arcus Jord., 1924, of the Philippines ; colour and markings 

 the same except that the three postmedian spots on the pronotum are isolated, 

 and the two subapical spots on each elytrum confluent. Frons slightly narrower 

 than the first segment of the antenna ; eye strongly transverse (antennae, except 

 basal segments 1-4, missing in the type). Elytra broadest at base, more 

 than half as long again as broad, longer than in D. arcus. Pygidium of nearly 



Text-fig. 5. — Deropygus fornix, Text-pig. 6. — Deropygus fornix, lateral 



pygidium. aspect of posterior segments. 



even width from base to apex, narrower at base than in D. arcus, three times 

 as long as broad. Abdomen even more strongly arched than in D. arcus, the 

 highest point of the arch slightly above the margin of the elytra. Anal sternite 

 almost vertical, impressed at apex, with a brush of short broad bristles on each 

 side. 



Length : 3*2 mm. 



Tutuila, 900-1200 ft., 30.vi.1918 (Kellers), one 



Stenorhis, gen. nov. 



Proboscis very short, transverse, in front of antenna not longer than seg- 

 ment 1 of latter is broad, apical margin convex in middle. Labiophore broad 

 and short, mandible almost straight on outer side. Antennae close together, 

 the groove a well-defined sulcus which extends downwards, ending on a level 

 with the buccal sinus ; segments 1 and 2 much thicker than 3-8, 1st 

 twice as long as 2nd, 3rd to 7th about equal in size, 8th a little shorter, club 



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