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C- arietis is found on rails, posts, &c, in which the larvae feed. I have 

 often found this species dead in old rails, with its head just out of its burrow. 



C- mysticus feeds in rails, posts, and old hedges, iu which the larvae 

 feed. 



Gracilia minuta feeds in old woodwork, twigs, &c. 



Lamia textor is found near Bristol and at Rannoch, on willow trees 

 and in osier beds ; it is frequently caught on the wing. 



Monohammus sartor frequently occurs in Manchester and its suburbs, 

 also in coal mines on the props which support the roof. I have bred this 

 species from larvae found in North American timber. 



M. Slltor frequently occurs in timber yards in Manchester and suburbs, 

 and in coal mines, from whence I have obtained it. 



AstinomilS aedilis is conspicuous for the great length of its antennae, 

 in the male especially. This species occurs at Rannoch, where it is described 

 by Mr. Rye as often seen flying across the glades of the Black Forest, with 

 its antennae streaming behind. It is often found on pine logs with its an- 

 tennae spread out like compasses, from which habit it is termed by the High- 

 landers " Timbennan." If two males come within range they inevitably 

 fight, for which reason it is difficult to obtain perfect specimens. This insect 

 is often met with in coal-pits on the props, the larva and perfect insect are 

 found under the bark of pine. Formerly this insect was considered very rare 

 and readily sold at five shillings each. A descendant of Scotland, an entomo- 

 logist, was dispatched to Rannoch from Warrington. He called at the wood- 

 cutter's house (who, I believe, sold these insects), when the woodcutter was 

 absent from home. Being requested to leave his card, he stated it was of no 

 consequence, he only wanted to know where the woodcutter got the Timber- 

 man, and received the required information, in addition to a number of speci- 

 mens. The above information was given me by the late Mr. Samuel Carter. 

 Mr. M. Ward and I obtained over 30 specimens of this insect in one day, on 

 and under the bark of pine logs, at Astley deep pit, at Dukinfield. The logs 

 were stated to have come from Scotland. 



Mesosa nubila is said to feed in old oaks at New Forest, Bewdley 

 Forest, Windsor, and Coombe wood. 



PogonocherilS fasciculatus is found in cut branches of pine trees in 

 Scotland. 



P. hispidus and dentatus are found on branches of oak which have 

 been recently broken and suspended from the tree. 



