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Calling the same species by many names leads to great confusion ; some of these insects have as many as six or seven synonyms. I am indebted to Dr. Leconte, and to Dr. Horn, of Philadel- phia, for their very kind assistance in the preparation of this list. Leconte's classification of the beetles of North America k the most authentic known to me for the simple reason that all his species are named from some special characteristic, as, structure habits, or food, and not on tradition. His classification has there' fore been adopted. The few remarks I propose to make on the Coleoptera of Montreal may be set forth under the heads of Nomenclature, Classification, and general remarks on the several families. Nomenclature.— Insects are named from r.pecific or generic characteristics of structure, or colour, from the particular food they live on, or from some other material characters— so that they may be readily identified. The confusion which often arises from so many names, may be illustrated by an example. Olivier finds an insect about the year 1789, and after describing it, calls it Lcptura Vittata ; Kirby finds the same species about 1828, and M.'H he calls it Lcptura semivittata ; finally, Gcrmar about 1834 has another alias for the same species, Lrptura Ahhrevutta. These names are all very good in their way, the creature may be known by any one of them, — but why change the original ? The name given by the person who first described the species, certainly has the preference, provided the insect can be identified by it, and should be the only one retained. Nor does the trouble end here ; you may look over the drawers of fifty cabinets of insects without find- ing any two of them to agree, as to what is the correct name for a particular species. It would be a great matter if something could be done towards having an uniform nomenclature for Canadian insects. The list contains twenty-seven families, one hundred and thirty-three genera and two-hundred and seventeen species collected on the Island of Montreal ; all not collected here, are in the following list. CijAssification. — Entomologists and systematists have in- sisted on one or two peculiar characters, which they consider to be of primary importance and value, as the basis of classification. Swammerdam contended, that in the early, or preparatory states of an insect was to be discovered the solution of its natural position. His system was called the " Metamorphotie." Linnoeus considered that in the structure of the wings, lay the basis of classification. His system was called the " Alary." Fabricius accepted neither of these views ; and on the structure of the organs of the mouth created his system. His system was called the "Maxillary." Latreilie, not knowing which to prefer, formed a fourth, combining the three, which he called the " Eclectic." The " Septenary system" is one which is followed by some to a great extent. According to this theory, " in every group of seven, whether the group be large or small, one of the seven is central, and the other six surround it and are each connected with it." All entomologists at the present day agree with these various systems to a certain extent as invaluable guides to classifica- tion. Leconte's classification comprises ten orders; this appears to be the most natural division. These orders are again divided into tribes, stirps, families, genera, and species. The order Coleoptera (or beetles) contains, according to Latreilie, not less than 25,000 species ; the estimate was made about the year 1800, and included beetles from all parts of the world, as then ut 1834 has ^(ta. These ay be known The name certainly has t, and should d here ; you tvithout find- t name for a lone towards 3. lundred and ecn species ted here, are its have in- ' consider to ;Iassification. preparatory »f its natural imorphotic." wings, lay called the WH ; and on his system, atreille, not ibining the " Septenary ;reat extent, en, whether central, and d with it." liese various to classifica- this appears gain divided ;toLatrcille, e about the 'orld, as then 3 known and described in European cabinets. Since then, accord- ing to the best modern authorities, tlie number has been nwrc than doubled, and is now set down at 90,000 species. When we imagine each of these species differing in appearance and to a grr ^t extent in habits, the question naturally arises, what is the use of so many beetles ? We may divide the whole order into two principal groups ; the Carnivorous and the Herbivorous species, with certain modifica- tions. It would seem that a portion of almost every substance in the animal and in the vegetable kingdom is assigned as food for beetles. Among the carnivorous species we have cannibals, which prey on their fellows ; others enjoy a repast on the remains of some unfortunate field mouse, or small bird, that death has overtaken ; some, as for instance the Dermestes, feed in our kitchens, on lard and bacon, and destroy preserved specimens of Natural History. The last trace of the carnivorous habits may be seen in the ravages of the little beetles which infest the leather bindin"' of books. The Herbivorous division comprises those species which feed on leaves, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Mtmbjrs of the large family of the Capricornes, feed on the solid wood of our forest trees. The last trace of the herbivorous habit may be seen in certain Scaraboeidoe which feed on the excrement of herbivorous animals. I shall now briefly notice the several tamilios represented in the list. The first in order are the Cicindclidae (or tiger beetles) and very tigers they are, both in their larval and perfect states. They live by stratagem, and as they run and fly well, are more than a match for most insects of their size. They are found in sandy situations, especially when the sun shines. The next family Carabidao, is one of the largest in tlie order • beetles of this group are principally carnivorous, some, however prefer vegetable diet. Calosoma Caiidum (commonly known as the "copper spot") is a good example of this family; it feeds on caterpillars, which it hunts with great avidity. Ecctles of the genus Harpalus and Amara feed on vegetables. The distribution of species is very wonderful ; for instance along the stone wall at the quarries, under stones, individuals of the genus Harpalus prevail in great numbers. The genus Brachiiius is rare near Montreal; to this genus bclonj^ those beetles called "Bonibar. diers." They have the faculty of emitting volatile discharges, having a very pungent odour, accompanied with a slight noise and with a bluish smoke. They are to be found plentifully at the Back River under stones and decaying trees ; as many as six or seven specimens may be taken under one stone. Four or five discharges are the greatest number I have seen them emit ; after this process the insect appears quite exhausted. Examples of the genus Chlaenius are also very plentiful along the banks of the St. Lawrence ; at the Victoria Bridge, I have secured twenty specimens under one stone, comprising three species. They have a very pungent odour which remains on the hands for some time after washing. The next three families are aquatic, viz., the Dytiscidae (or diving beetles), the Gyrinidae (or whirlgigs), and the Hydrophili- dae. Their food is aquatic larvae and plants ; some of the larger species attack even frogs, and small fish. The foot of the male Dytiscus has long been admired as a microscopic object. The Gyrinidae have two pairs of eyes, which is one pair more than their congeners possess ; they are largely represented 'n the ponds and streams near the city. The Silphidae (or carrion beetles) may be found feeding in the bodies of dead animals ; they are flat bodied insects and are very useful in removing putrid carcases. The next family Staphylinidae (or rove beetles) contains a great variety of species ; some are microscopic in their dimensions, and none exceed an inch or so in length. These beetles are omnivorous; some feed on decomposing animal and vegetable matter, some on fungi, and others on flowers. 'J'he small insects which annoy us by getting into our eyes belong to this family. The Histcridae, or "mimic beetles," are the next in order, they are found in excrements, in carcases, and under bark. They have the power of folding their legs close to the body on being disturbed, so as to counterfeit death. Examples of the family Cucvjidoe are apparently rare on the Island of Montreal. They are usually found under bark, and some are of a bright scarlet colour. The two specimens I have of Cimjus clavipes were captured on the board walk in St. Urbain St. The Demitstidae, or skin beetles, are a group of insects of small uze, generally about three quarters of an inch long. They are very cts and arc destructive to furs, and to preserved specimens of natural history rho Li/rrhidm; or pill beetles, arc of an oval sliape, and are toun'. m excrement, also under stones and bark. They possess the faculty of drawing up the legs close to the body as in His- teridae, and they remain in this way perfectly quiet as if dead. The Lumnulae, or stag beetles, come next. They are entirely vegetable feeders; the large species feed mostly on leaves, the mualler on leaves and sap. Some of our largest Canadian beetles belong to this family, as for instance, Pn.mln. coruutus, Lucanm dmna, and Lurmim phn-i,h,s. Neither of these species are found on the Island of Montreal. They are plentiful in Ontario flying about oak trees. The smaller species, Platijrerus quercu's and / . drprrssiis, arc found near the city. Next come the Scmbavidnc, a very large group, which feed on almost every thing. Some authors divide this family into, 1st the ground or true Snir,ih>i, which feed on excrement, 2ndly' the chafers and rose beetles, which live on leaves, flowers aud'sap The Hermit Beetle, Osmoderma, belongs to this group. The two following families, BuprcMidac and Elatcridxc are well represented on the Island. Some of the exotic .specie's are adorned with splendid metallic tints. The Brazilian Buprestidac arc gorgeous insects, their wing cases or elytra being very hard A great many are mounted and sold for breast pins and for other articles of jewellery. A little black insect, about three quarters ot an inch long (Mdnnophila Longipcs), belongs to this family. In the warm days of summer it runs about the side-walk, and flies at intervals, alighting generally on the neck, where it bites very keenly, the bite leaving a feeling as if the flesh was burnt with hot sealing wax. The large Elater, Alans oadatus, has rarely been found here; one I picked up on the side-walk on St. Paul St.;— the other was captured on a tree on St. Helen's Island last summer, on the occasion of the field meeting of the Natural History Society. The family Lnmpijridae includes the fire flies, a group well represented in the district in question. They occur in great numbers in the early summer, and feed on the mucus of the birch trees on the mountain. Clrridue is the next family; it is composed of insects of small size, which are parasitic in their larval state on bees, and in bees and ants' nests. In their imago or perfect state they are found on flowers, 6 The family Tdulirionlihtc contains a number of species tliat live upon vej^etable matter in various conditions. A very common insect, Tenihrlo Molltor, called in its larval state the meal worm, belongs to this family. Mi'loiulce : to this group belongs the Gnilhdris Vcslattoria, or Spanish fly. Examples of the genus Meloo are called oil beetles, on account of a yellow oily substance exuding from their joints on their being handled. The different species of weevils or snout beetles, belong to the CiircuiioHuIce. They feed upon plants, fruits, nuts and seeds, and arc peculiar for their having tlie wing-cases, in many instances, covered with beautiful scales. This family requires careful study, as but little is as yet known of the species belonging to this interesting section. The Loiiglrornca belong to tlie family Cenimhi/rUIce; this is a very extensive group. 'I'hey are principally lignivorous, and in their larval and perfect states feed on solid and decayed wood. Members of the genus Liptiiru are mostly floral species, feeding in their grub state on wood, and in their perfect state on flowers. The leaf-eaters come next; they include the two families Chrj/nomclldai and Cussidulw. These insects feed entirely on the leaves of plants, and are very destructive in gardens. The last family wo will mention is the Cocciwllidcfi (or lady birds) ; they are carnivorous and are very useful in gardens, rid- ding plants of the small green insects called AphUce or plant lice. I have cursorily glanced at some of the leading characters represented in the families contained in the list, as regards their habits and their food. In concluding these remarks, I would state that looking at the insect world from an economic point of view, they arc worthy the attention of mankind. Insignificant though insects appear, the wondrous results they bring about, arc well known ; the number of hands they keep busy are exemplified by the productions of tlie silk worm. We are indebted to them for ink, dyes, and lac ; to the bee for honey and wax. Who knows but that an insect may yet be found in Canada that will be the means of developing some sphere of industry ? In medicine wc have the blister beetle or Sjiininh Jh/ ; that our Canadian ]\Ieloe and Upicaitta may secrete Cantharadine I have no doubt ; as it is an ally of the blister beetle of commerce. The oily matter exuding from the joints of Mcloe warms the tongue con- siderably on applying it to that member. Then look liow nature {■ spc'citis that very coiiiiiKiii ? mcul worm, i Yvulcdturid, tre called oil ng from their jclong to the ts and seeds, iiiy distances, uircs careful belonging to Ice; this is a »rous, and in red wood, ecics, feeding c on flowers. two families entirely on ens. 'dot (or lady gardens, rid- er plant lice. ig characters regards their rks, I would )mic point of Insignificant ]g about, are ! exemplified ited to them wax. Who ada that will In medicine ur Canadian 'e no doubt ; ;. The oily i tongue con- t how nature apportions her work; how she uses her handmaids. Look at those dead trees that lie decaying in our forests, and see how the agency of these little creatures is called in. They bore into and channel their decaying trunks, and thus allow the action of the atmosphere to hasten their decay, animal matter of all kinds has also many bu.sy little hands and mouths ready to act as scavengers in clearing it away. Lift that dead quadruped or bird that has lain in ihe sun for a day or two in our streets or field.s, the little in.sects are our friends, Ibr above it, below it, and within it, they are at work and it will soon be gone, thus prevent- ing the spread of gases noxious to the health of man. Every creature has its use, and to know their use is man's province, LIST OF COLEOPTERA TAKEN ON THE ISLAND OF MONTREAL. By Alex. S. Ritchik. The list comprises twenty-seven families, one hundred and thirty-three genera, and two hundred and seventeen species. Synonyms are also appended, taken from LeConte. I am indebted to Dr. LeConte, of Philadelphia, and through him to Dr. Horn, for his kicdness in comparing species, and namiiif them, and otherwise assisting me in the eompilatioh of this list. CICINDELIDAE. ClNCiNDELA, Linn. patruela JJeJ. (— coiisi'iitunea Dej.) aexguttata Fabr. (— vloliicea Fabr.) splendida Uenlt. (— lliiibullit viir. Lee. — iiiarK'limlls vur. Dej.) purpurea Oliv. (— niargliialls Fabr. var. au.lubonll Lee.) vulgaris Sai/. (— ubllquata D^. traiKiuibarka Herbtl.) CARABIDAE. Nebria Ltttr. pallipes iS'di/. Calosoma Fabr. calidum Fnbr. (— var. lopldum Lee.) Cychrus Fabr. Sphaeroderus Dej. canadeusis Chand. HiRPALIDa. BraOhinus Weber. fumans Fabr. (— llbrator Da.) oonformis Dej. (— pauuL'Us Lee.) Lebia Latr. fuacaU Dej. Ctmindis Latr. pilosa Say. (—pubescens Dij.) Plattnus Bon. sinuatus Lee. (— iiiiclioiiienus sin. Dej.) eztensicoUis Lee. (— lurorjia cxtun. Sny. aiK'li. extcii. Dij. melanarius Lee. (— at!(itmni iiii'lan. Dej. aaomim iiiauruni llahl.) frater Lee. cupripennis Lee. (— liToiila cupr. Say. ayoiimn cnpr. Dej.) suboordntua Lee, lutulentua Lee. chalceua Lee. (— agoiumi chnlccus Lee.) Pterostichus Boti. PoECiLua Bon. chalcitea Lee. (— Ii-niiila chalcltcs Sat/. — poi'c. sayl lirulle. -"puoc. chalcitfs Kirby, — noec. nilcana Clmiid.) lucublandus Cee. (— tcroiila Inc. Siiv. — pooc. llU'. Kirby.) OniasiMis Zieffi. oaudicalis Lee. (— liTonla cauillcalls Sij/. —sti'reocci'us ruuil. Lee.) ArKUtor Meg. patruelia Lee. — (luiiiiila patniplls Dej.) _ PtiTostlc-hiis Boh. stygicus Lee. (—riMunia .■.tyulciH Say. —Ibr blslKillata Harris. — imiaseiis ruBicollls Hold.) Amaba Bon. lallax Lee. Cklia, Zimm. obesa Js'au. (licruosia obesa Ilald ) DiPLOCHIL.- '.', -.Ue. laticoUia Lee, (— rfinbuslatlc. ii;.. Lee. — r. assliiillls Lee.) Anomoglossus Ch. emarginatua Chand. (— ohlaeulus oinari;. Say.) CHLAE.SnjS Bon. soricoua Say. (— car-abns serlopus Forater) chlorophanua Dej. tricolor Dej. AOONODEBDS Dej. pallipes Dej, (— carabu» imlllpos Fair.) Anisodaotylcs Dej. disooideua Dej, baltiuiorcnsis Dej, (— U. baltlmuroiisla Say.) «?•)( BSADTOELLUB Er, rupestris Lee, (— tii-fhl.s niiKMtrlB Sa^f. — lltUp. clohKUUlllls lifj, — Ircchus tlavi|Ks Kiiby. UarpaluS Lnir, viriciiaeneus Ihnuv. (— li. vinflls.Snu. — h. as-('IlIHvlvunl( us Depeer — f. hicitl'jr i\ibr. — Imrp. blc'ilorjyiy ) com liar Lee. horhivagua ,Suu- (— iipliumis inumlilllH Hald. —vur. Ii. pruxlmu.s Leo.) Stknolophos Dej. oohroiiozus Dej. (— liiuniu (K.luopi'Ziis Say. —vur. s. coiivuxlciilllsZ,e<;) Bkusidiuu Z)a(r. Digrum ISuu, PertphuS Meg. etriola Lee, (— cichiliiilromus Btrl. Lee.) lucidum Lee. (— utUilifilroniiis luc. Leo. —vur. o. .subatrlctuii Lee.) rupestre Dej. I— cuiubus nipc stre Latr, -bum. tftrncoluni Hay. — var. rupk'ulu Kirby.) NoTAPHua Afeg, patruelo UeJ. LOPHA Meg. quadrimoculatum V^ (— eieliHlelu qiiuilrl. Linn. —lu'iul). opposltum Hay.) pedicillatum Lee, DYTISCIDAE. HalipluS LaU, immaculicollis Harris. (— h. umtrlcunud ^u6«. Cneuidotus III. edontulus Lee, IIydroporus Clairv. laoustris Siiy. (— li. pullcui'lus^uie.) mudostus Aube. I— 11. ruUcips Aube, Lacoophilus Leach. maculosus Say. (— ilytlsciis iiiucu. Serm.) proiimus Say. l^luc. umei'lcuims ^ulie.) CoLTMBETES Vlairv, Cymatoptkrus Jiick. seminiger Lee, exuratus Lee. binotatus liarria, I— iiiucullicollls Atibe.) ACILIUS Leach. praternus Lcc. (— ilytltcHs I'rater., ffarrii. — uc, semlsulcutus, Aube.) Dttiscus Linn. anxius Mann. fasciventris Say. (-.uuioliiiua Aube.) harrissi Kirhy. vorticalia Say. (iYRINIDAE. UyRi.vua Linn, —not determined. Di.sEUTES McLeay. —not determined. HYDIIOPIIILIDAE. Uyobophilus Oeoffr, Tropistkhnub S'd. glaber IJeiOtt. Hydrocharis Latr. obtuitatus Lee. (— liycliophllls obtu. Say.) . Bero.sub Leach. etriatua Say. Cercyon Leach. flavipes, i,>. Chyptoplkurum Mult. vagans Lee, SILPUIDAK. Necrophkrus /'air. Orbicollis, Say, (-bullll Kirby. —var. tlbluila Leo.) velutinus r'ahr. 11 toiiiuiuosu.'i Weber. SiLPHA Linn, Necrodes Wil/cin. surinamensis Fabr. Thanatophilus Leach. lapponioa Ilirbst. (— cuiKlata tiay. — Uibcrcululu Leo. — KruiilKfru Chevr.) Aarginalis Fahr. (— iiuvc b()rurt'iislsFoi-«(er.' inequalis Fabr, Necrophila Kirby. peltata Lee. (— M'uiulnm.s pelt, v'atesby. — sllplia uiiR'i'kuiiu, LiiiH. —var. o. tt'rniiiiat. Kirby. —vur. o. altlnu Kirby. —var. o. taiiuileiisciiirti/ STAPHYLINIDAE. Aleochara Grav. —undetermined. CoPROPORUS Kraalz. ventriculus Kraatz, (— tttciilniH vi'iitrlcnlns Kr. —var. t. puiictultttua Mels.) TaOhintjs Grav, fumipennia Er. (— tacbyporus fnmlp. Say. — t. axillaris, Er. Tachtpoeus Grav. jocosua Say. (— aiiluusiV.) I CoNOSOMA Kraatz. I crasBum Lee. (— tttch. crass'.ini Crav. — coiiurus crassus £r.) QuKDica Stephent. mnlochinus Er. (— iIuijIi. inildclilniH Grav. — .t. lallcullls Gran.) CreophiluB Slephenn. (— »lu]ili vllloMi, Urav.) villosua Kirby. Leistotrophus Perty, ciugulatua Kraatz. J- staph. iliiKUlatns Gran. — s. I liry-uriis Kirby. — ». spi'clo.sus Maim.) Staphylinus Linn. cinnatnopterua O'riiv. badijiea l.iec. PiiiLONTHCB Curtia. debllia Er. (— stapli. ilebllls Grav.) LATHROBlnM Orav. —undetermined, —undetermined. Cryptobium Mann. bicolor Er. (— latlirobluiii bic. Grav.) PaederuS Orav. littorariua Orav. OxYTELua Grav. aoulptua Orav. I— iiiourcns Mel$.) HISTERIDAE. IIiaTEB, Linn. foedatua Lee. Platysoma Leach. leoontei Mam. coarctatua Lee. NITIDULIDAB. NiTlDULA Fabr. bipustulata Fabr. Omosita Er. colon Er. (— sllplia colon Linn. — iiltidula colon fabr.) Ips Fabr. fasciatus Say. (— iiltliliila liisclafa Oliv) sanguinolsntua Say. I— nitlilula suntiuln. Oliv.) CUCUJIDAE. CuC'.i.iua Fabr. olavipea Fahr. DERMESTIDAE. Dermestes Linn. lardarius Linn. ATTAOENua Latr. megatoma Er. C— ik'rnK'stis megat, Fabr. BI'RRHIDaE. CYTILU8 Er. variiis Er. (— liyrrhus varlus Fabr. — b trivattatus Meln. —var. b. alluriiatus, Say.) Byrrhcs Linn. americanus Lee, Ll'CAXIDAE. I Pl,»TyOKia'8 (leiiXTr. I quorcuB Sih. (— iiuiiiiiiH yiii'-ciH IlV.Vr/-. i — pl. "■■(■Mll.lcIlS t>i(l/. depressuB Ltc. SCARABAEIDAE. O.NIIKJPIIACI'S LutV. latebrosus Sturm. C— L■|ll.ll^. laiciini-iis f'lir. — siur. lie* ul'' J'aiignr,f Aphodtus 111. TkITIIRSIKS ^/ul(l. fojsor /■'•ill. t-^HcarnluM'tis f iSHur Linn.) fiinctariiiB ///. ( — ^lar, lliiM'iii liiH Hiiti. — upli. riDililVijim Utimlull.) EuiMRiA Lej). — umlotei'uiiiit'tl. Qk'.tkupks La Kirbu AXCYLOCHIRA h'aeh. fasciata JJeJ. l~liii|i. laM-ia'a f'nli-. —Imp. li Miui ulatu llrrbtl.) consuluris iJrJ. C-lilip. iiiii.Milalls(;iiri/.) muculiventria Uc. t— imp. mat all vi', I iris Sill/. —.Imp. »i'.\riiiialaiiip. rusticoruin Lie. (—null. riiMkuruin Kirbu) Melaxiii'iiii,* A'«i/i. longipes (lurii. (-iiiiii. Iii:iu pis Sal,, — .paliiia apprml. Liii>. — luul. Iljiiuuriilata (i. ri/. CUKYSOlrolHKlS Kivh. dentipes Lie. (— liup. iliMiI pis ^>/ia — b.cliaiactiilsikay/iicM?! ELATERIDAE. AdeHiCKra Lull: uiartnorata tieim. (— I'la IT iiiaiinuiala Fubr ) obtecta, Ltc. (~elalur ubU'Clus Siii.) Al.AUS Eirli. oculatus Kkc/i. (— Llali-i- ouuiatus i.iin,.) El.ATKR il'im, liljfeus iS'i/;/. .(—ainpfilus lugubrLs (.Vriii) viticsus Lie. carbonicolor Mann. Drarierius Such. dorsalis Lee. (—(•later ilorsalls Soy. —iiiiiiiinii.pl, I usilur. Lee. — uoolus dur.sull.s fund.) tarfilis f.ec. l-alliuu.s lai-»u li Mrh.) spinoflii? Lee, BaKittiuoUis Lee. (— prlatl,ii|iliu.s tig. Eteli.) ASAPHES Kirhy. baridiiis Lee. (— I'luliM- ballillusSiiv. — Ilfliili:. lliiitua.sl (ii.Hi.) LAMPYRIDAE. I'HOTINUS /,(i;i. KLuYOMMA Lie, eorruNciis Luc. (— luiupyils f.irnisi a Lina. — il. allpiMiii 6 il/u/,ej. West Farriliani, Quebec. My AS DcJ. ooraeinua BrulU. Aviinrior. Out. [— r-'ronla eora iiius.Sfiy. —111. cyaTiescens Dcj.] HarpamS, Latr. erratieus Huy. iiraiitloni, Out. TROGOSITIDAE. NoSODES Zee. silphides Lcc. [ — Ijuletoiili. Sil. A'ciciiKMi.] Ariiprkir, uiji. LUCANIDAE. LrOANua Linn. diima Thunb. Hranironl,Oiit. [— e!iprei)lu.s iiim.J placidua Say. Ilrautfonl, Out. [~Ientus/,(i;i.J Pa8.SAI,U8 Fubr. cornutus Fubr. oiiiarin I I— illsliliclua Weber.] ' \ SCARABAEIDAE. CoPHia (jeoffr. anaglypticus Siy. Uruiitt'oril, Cm. BoLBnCEHAB Kirby. lazarus Lu/}. Ontario. L".seiirabaeus luznnis Fabr — (jeolrupes uiello. Fabr } MELOLONTIIIDAE. Pelidnota SIcLeay. punctata McLeay. Urantlonl Out. [— .searaliaeuh puiiet. Linn —var. mel. lutea OUv.\ CojAhPA Bitrm. lanigora Burm. Itranlfcirc), Ont, [— lieaniliaeus laiili;. Liim. — nieloluuiliu latiig, Fubr.] 3NYCHIS Latr. a, J''alii: ORYPHORA. ata Sau- SOMELA LtllH. /yf'C. lica Lee, a Kirby. L Sfiyt Linn. Paeia. Hay. RYSOCIIfS. t'abr, !K1'HALUS, Geoff, i Lee. [NELLIDAE. I'PODAMIA. ta Linn, iia Htly. INELLA Linn. Ui'ihst. vai-). ,0, Linn. 'siA MuU. ta Oliv. coni'S heach. ,s MiU. fLLOnoRA. ita iS'k;/. IHYCANTHA. br. TYLIDAE. E.VGIS. a Say, Edryouia Burnt, Eriehipis Burm. inda Lac, Brantforil.Ont [— scarabaeiis IiicIhs Linn. — cetoii almia Oliv. — trlchius InUus Fabr. —cot. niaryluuilUtt Frohl. — I'l't. barlmta Si\. Kirby.) — i;l. anoMorago UanUatl.) Pulchor Leo. Toronto, Ont. CUPFSIDAE. Cbi ES Fabr, capitattt Fabr. Toronto, Out CERAMBYCIDAE. Orthosoma, onioolor Drury. Ontario, EbAPHIDION. atomarium DvOeer. Toronto Ont. vU'.osnm fob. vicinum Huld. Jluilaoii'o Bay Territory. Aebopalus. fulminans Fab. Ontario. PnYSOCNEMDM. proteus Kirby. Ontario. Tethaopes. 5 maculatus Ilald. Ontario, tetrophthalmus Forater. From Dr. Horn. Q0E8. pulcher Hald. Ontario. Aroaleus, Lee. nitena Lee. Lake gnjicrlor. The following species of British Lepidoptera I shiill be h- -oy to exchange for Canadian Coleoptera, other than arc mentiou. m the list. A. S. R. spocimons Pleiis Napl. " Satyru.s Janirii. Kicbia HIanilinl. ArKyntils Kiipbrosync. Bli'llti^a Arti'nils. \\ Th.'fl.i KuM. __ Cbrysoiihiincs Pbli'as. _^ I'olyonmtus Alsn.s. „ _ " Aritiolns. Sniorintbus popiiil. ,, Notodontu I)rnuii.,liirlus, „ „ " Ciinii'llnu. ,, riosto a UocUisa. _^ I'.vKacni Buropljala. .. Platyiitcry.x Lacertiila. Ilydraocla Xlclt.in.s. ,„ " -Micacla, __ Enlhcinoiilu Rii.-isiilu. Kuchcl™ Jacubaoll. fp('clineii.s Xylophos!a Polyodon. ,, TilpliiiiMiii I'ronnlia. ,_ TaiMiiocanipa Gothb'a. „ „, " Unbrliu,sa. „ Plogo|ihora Mclknlo.