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Dermaptera.

Coleoptera,

Hynienoptera,

Coleoptera.

Coleoptera,

Coleoptera,

par M. Burr.

Fam. Carabidae, Subfam Psydrinse, par P. Dupuis.

Fam. Diapriidae, par J. J. Kieffer.

Fam. Chrysomelidae, Subfam. Hispinae, par J. Weise

Fam. Carabidae, Subfam. Opisthiinae, par P. Dupuis.

Fam. Cebrionidae, par K. VV. v, Dalla Torre.

Lepidoptera Heteroceia, Fam. Gracilariadae, par E. Meyrick.

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DERMAPTERA

DERMAPTERA

by MALCOLM BURR, D. Sc.

WITH 8 COLOURED PLATES AND I PLAIN PLATE

INTRODUCTION

iNCE the appearance of de Bormans’s monograph of the earwigs in « Das Tierreich » in 1900,

very great strides have been made in our knowledge of the group. The number ofknown

species has been more than doubled and the number of genera quadrupled ; many of the

old comprehensive genera, such as Apterygida, Spongophora, Opisthocosmia,Chelidura,Anechura,

Anisolabis and others, have been greatly subdivided, for it was soon found that very heterogeneous

forms were grouped together owing to some superficial resemblance.

For a vaiiety of reasons, not the least being the poverty of material, de Bormans’s classification

was very unsatisfactory. It soon received a severe blow in the appearance in 1901 and 1902 of a series

of papers by Verhoeff. Marred as these were by lack of illustration, obscure eypression, novel termi-

nology, incompleteness, and many actual blunders, yet they at once rendered the old arrangement

impossible and laid the foundation upon which a new classification might scientifically be based.

Verhoeff was the first to make systematic use of the genitalia for generic characters, but partly

owing to the obscurity of his meaning, partR owing to the difficulty of forming a collection of mounted

genitalia, for which purpose specimens preserved in alcohol are practically indispensible, and partly

because such characters are highly inconvenient for mere purposes of Identification, his work was

neglected for several years. the rather numerous obvious mistakes m systematics obscuring the real

value of the observa tional work.

The next eight years were marked by an abundant series of faunistic papers, in which a large

number of new species were described, from the pens of Borelli, Rehn, Caudell, Kirby, and the author

of this work.

The latter endeavoured to form a comprehensive system by a fusion of the better portions of the

work of de Bormans and Verhoeff, but neglected, at least provisionally, the study of the genitalia, He

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produced a series of revisions of various small groups. and by examining the collections of the most

important museums of the world, for which facilities he cannot express too warml)’ his gratilude to the

various authorities, he was able to elucidate a large number of problems of synonym}’ and effect the

Identification of very many doubtful species.

The publication in igio of a half volume of the Fauna of Biitish India Series, devoted to the

Derinaptera, gave the author an opportunity of issuing, at least in part, the main lines of his classifica-

tion as far as he had been able to carry it, to treat more generousl}' than had hitherto been done the

general and introductory questions, and to illustrate veiy numerous species for the first time.

In 1911, Zacher published his studies on the classification of the Derinaptera, in which Verhoeffs

preliminar}’ work upon the genitalia is rendered comprehensible and amplified to a very large degree.

Ver}' great credit is due to this author for his careful examinatiori and illustration of the genitalia of

numerous species of the Protodermaptera, and although it may be possible to over-estimate the impor-

tance of the characters thus provided, Zacher’s work represents an enormous advance upon that of

Verhoeff, and will probably form the basis of whatever s} stem is finally accepted.

But Zacher’s system is not yet completely elaborated, nor has an} thing but a proportion of the

known species been examined by his method, and a long time must elapse before a complete, rational

and comprehensive classification of the Derinaptera is evolved.

It is however noteworthy, that the main results of Zacher’s work conflict in no way with

those attained from a study of the external features alone. This is highly gratifying, for the same goal

is attained by two distinet routes, and it istherefore to be hoped that we have here the main portions of

a really natural classification.

While Zacher is perfectly correct in attaching great importance to the opisthomeres, and also to

the neuration of the wings. he exaggerates perhaps the value of the characters offered by the genitalia.

In the gradual reduction of the metapygidiuin and telson, we have characters of true phylogenetic

importance, marking the relative ages of the groups. If we may imagine a typical original ancestor of

the earwigs, an « Eoforficula », it probably possessed these threeplates free and perfectly developed, and

in a horizontal position : the tucking away between the roots of the forceps and above the subgenital

lamina (the ninth ventral sclerite in the male, the seventh in the female), involved a reduction of the

apicil members, i. e., telson and metapygidium In the Pygidicranine groups, all three plates are

perfectly distinet, and there is no great discrepancy in their size; in the younger Labidurine earwigs,

the pygidium is much larger at the expense of the metapygidium and telson, which are reduced to

mere specks of chitin. In the youngest and most highly specialised branch, the Eudermapiera, the pygi-

dium has developed a great variet}' of processes, which are secondary sexual characters. useful lor

purposes of specific discrimination. while the metapygidium and telson have practicalh' disappeared.

These characters are therefore very valuable for defining the major groups.

But the male genitalia, on the other hand, are of less phylogenetic interest. It is true that the

reduction of one side in the Eudermaptera is a modern feature, apparently correlated with the degenera-

tion of the telson, but beyond this point the armature of the parameres and other parts are nothing

more or less than secondary sexual characters, comparable with the processes of the pygidium in the

Eudennaptera, of the forceps and of the jaws in certain Coleoptera; surely, no genera should be based

exclusively upon such secondary sexual characters, valuable as the^' undoubtedly are for specific

purposes.

It is perfectly justifiable to express the form of these organs to strengthen the characteiisation of

existing genera, as supplementary characters, as Zacher does with the Pygidicraninae on p. 355 of

his; work.

But it is harder to justify his subdivision of Diplatys into subgenera on the male genitalia alone ;

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either these subgenera must be supressed. or the}' must be further characterised, and raised to the rank

of genera, for it is our personal opinion that the subgenus is a rank which cannot be admitted, that there

can be no stage intennediate between the genus and the species.

But Zacher certainly overrates the value of the genital characters on p. 372 where he gives a

table of his Anisolabidae (= our Psalinae). Here we find no less than six new genera erected solely upon

the armature of the prmputial sack and parameres. The most striking instance is the following ;

In 1908 the writer of this work described Gonolabis woodwardi from Western Australia, having

examined over two dozen specimens, giving the varietal names dentata and forcipata to a few inales

which had either a tooth on the forceps, or had these organs unusually long, forms of polymorphism

which are well known and frequent in the earwigs, and upon which no one would suggest the creation

even of a species.

Now Zacher finds that the variety G. d'entaia has the parameres very long and narrow, ending in

a sharp point; for this he erects a genus Eiilabis, in which he places a new species, E. saramaccensis,

troin Surinam, and two nomina nuda. But the type form, G. woorwardi, and the variet}’ forcipata have the

parameres short, broad and triangular.

■ He therefore makes for them another genus, Mongolabis. This genus, and also Gelotolabis and

Horridolabis, are characterised, as we have already mentioned, b}’ the genital armature alone.

Now we cannot believe that it is justifiable to separate into several genera species which have

their external morphological structure so verv' similar that specific rank has been refused to them.

We therefore feel obhged to reject these genera of Zacher, at least until some external morpho-

logical character not sexual be detected to supplement and fortify their differences, although we fully

recognise their great value as specific characters.

For this reason, we sink, at least provisionaly, these genera in those to which they appear to be

most nearly related, that is to say, Logicolabis and Anisolabella in Anisolabis, Horridolabis, Mongolabis,

Gelotolabis and Eulahis in Gonolabis, and the species attributed to them by Zacher will be found in these

pages in those two genera respectively, the names of his genera being given in parenthesis

Tn the following pages, a provisional system is outlined, in which an attempt has been made to

bring into harmony ali published work upon the subject, taking into consideration every character

which is judged of scientific value, but depending very largely indeed upon the external features which

are mure readily accessible in dried specimens; at the same time it is admitted that the definition of

several genera, and even of some subfamilies. leaves to be desired; these are groupings which are

perfecti}^ distinet to the eye, though it is exceedingly difficult to express thir characters definitely and

precisely in words. In this respect, this work is provisional and it is to be hoped that it is a stimulate

work and thus lead to a more complete and satisfactory classification.

In one group, the Psalinae, it has not been possible as yet to combine the two systems, and the}'

are therefore given separately.

It must be remembered that a system of classification, though primarily a scientific attempt to

express the phylogenetic relationship of the groups concerned, is also needed to enable students to

identify species; the genitalia are not very useful for this purpose and any arrangement, based,

however justifiably, upon their comparative structure, must be supplemented by a rational account of

the external morphological characters.

The present work is a forerunner of a complete monograph of the Dermaptera of the World,

upon which the author has been for many years engaged. For that monograph, almost ali the types in

existence have been examined, compared and drawn, and the specific part at least is based almost

exclusively upon original specimens. The manuscript and illustrations have been generously drawn

upon for fhe purposes of the following pages.

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CHECK LIST OF GENERA

Pages

Ord. DERMAPTERA 6

1. Subord. Arixenina 7

1. Eam. ARIXENIID.E 7

I. Genus Arixenia, Jord. 7

2. Subord. Hemimerina 8

I. Eam. HEMI]\[ERir3.E 8

I. Genus Hemimerus. Walk. 8

3. Subord. Forficulina 9

i. PROTODERM APT ERA 10

1. Fain. PYGIDICRANID^ 10

1. Subfam. Anataelin^ ii

1 . Genus Challia, Burr 1 1

2. Ge.r\\is Anutadia, Bol. ii

2. Subfam. Diplatyin.e 12

I. Genus Diplatys, Serv. 12

3. Subfam. Karschiellin^ 14

1. Genus Karschiella, Verh. i5

2. Genus Bormansia, Verh. i5

4. Subfam. Pygidicranin.e 16

1. Genus Arwoifw, Bun 16

2. Genus Tagalina, Dohrn 17

3. Genus Pygidicrana, Serv. 17

4. Genus Kalocrania, Zach. 18

5. Genus Dicvana, Burr ig

6. Genus Cranopygia, Burr 19

7. Genus Picrania, Burr 19

8. (jenus Pyge. Burr 20

5. Subfam. Pyragrin^ 20

1. Genus Pyragya, Serv. 21

2. Genus Pyopyragra, Burr 21

3. Genus Pyragropsis, Bor. 22

4. Genus Echino psalis, Borm. 22

6. Subfam. Echinosomatin.e 22

I. Genus Serv. 23

2. Eam. LABIDURIDAf 24

1. Subfam. Allostethin.e 24

1. Genns Allostethus, Verh. 25

2. Genus Gonolabidur a , Zach. 25

3. Genus Allosthetella, Zach. 25

2. Subfam. Esphai.menin^e 26

1. Genus Esphalmenus, Burr 26

2. Genus Gonolabina, Verh. 26

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3. Subfam. PsaliN/E 27

1. Genus Titanolahis, Burr 27

2. Genus Plomosolabis, Bor. 28

3. Genus Gonolabis, Burr 28

4. Genus Anisolabis, Fieb. 28

5. Genus Euborellia, Burr 3o

6. Genus Psalis, Serv. 3i

7. Genus Labidiirodes, Borm. 32

8. Genus Logicolabis, Zach. 33

9. Genus Eulabis, Zach. 33

10. Genus Anisolabella, Zach. 34

11. Genus Hoyyidolabis, Zach. 34

12. Genus Mongolabis, Zach. 34

13. Genus Gdotolabis, Zach. 35

4. Subfam. Labidurinai 35

1. Genus Nala, Zach. 35

2. Genus Labidura, Leach 36

3. Genus Forcipula, Bol. 37

4. Genus Tomopygia, Burr 38

5. Subfam. Parisolabinai 38

1. Genus Parisolabis, Verh. 38

2. (ienus Pseudisolabis, Burr 89

3. Genus Idolopsalis, Bor. 39

6. Subfam. Brachylabin.e 40

1. Genus Arlex, Burr 40

2. Genus Brachylabis, Dohrn 41

3. Genus Antisolabis, Burr 41

4. Genus Nannisolabis, Burr 41

5. Genus Isolabis, Verh. 42

6. Genus Metisolabis, Burr 42

7. Genus Ctoiisolabis, Verh. 42

8. Genus Leptisolabis, Verh. 48

7. Subfam. Platylabin^ 46

I. Genus Platylabia, Dohrn 48

2. Superfam. P ARADERM APT ERA 44

I. Eam. APACHYID;E 44

1. Genus Apachyus, Serv. 44

2. Genus Dendroiketes, Burr 48

i. Su^eri&m. EU DERMAPTERA 46

I. Eam. LABIID.iE 46

I. Subfam. Pericomin^ 47

I. Genus Pericomiis, Burr 47

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Order DERMAPTERA

I. Suborder ARIXENINA

Eyes inuch reduced ; mandibles strongly flattened, not adapted to xnastication, but the

inner margin densely clothed with bristles ; probably totally apterous in adult; cerci feebly

chitinised, forming incipient forceps; maxilla with inner lobe with two apical teeth ; parasitic.

2. Suborder HEMIMERINA

Viviparous ; eyes absent; mandibles normal ; totali}? apterous; cerci non-segmented,

leebh’ chitinised, not hornv; inner lobe of maxilla with four apical teeth; parasitic.

3. Suborder FORFICULINA

C)\?iparous; eyes \\ell developed ; mandibles normal; fully winged or apterous; cerci

modified into strongh' chitinised horny forceps; inner lobe of maxilla with four apical teeth;

not parasitic.

SUBORD. ARIXENINA

Characters. — The characters of the single Famil}-.

FAM. ARIXENIID^

Arixeniidse. Jordan, Novit. Zool. Vol. i6, p. 323 (1909). '

Characters. — ^'acies as in apterous earwigs. Head cordifonn, not closel}' applied to the

prothorax. Eye present, but reduced (eighty old facets). Mandible toothed at apex, its inner edge

rounded and densel)?- clothed with rigid bristles. Inner lobe of maxilla vvith two apical teeth. Hypopha-

rynx trilobate. Antennal segments with two patches of sensory pits from the third onv^ards. First and

second tarsal segments short, third long. Cerei non-segmented, hairv. Crop of oesophagus large and long;

gut with three convolutions. Malpighian tubules arranged in two small and two large bunches. Eleven

ganglia in the main chain. 'l'en spiracles.

I. Genus ARIXENIA, Jordan

Arixenia. Jordan, Novit. Zool. Vol. 16, p. 324 (1909).

Characters. — Wingless, hairv. Head broader than long, the clypeus longer than the frons.

Upperlip four times as broad as long, its anterior edge very slightly bent downwards in the centre. The

space between the two rows of bristles at the molar edge of the inner lobe ol the maxilla verv' narrow.

Mentum broader than long, strongly rounded at the sides. Antennae three-fourths the length of the body,

segment i extendingto middle of pronotum, 2 very short. Pronotum nearly semicircular, much broader

than long, as long as the meso- and metanotum together. Mesonotum strongly rounded at the sides and

behind. Legs long, all of nearlv equal length and the same in structure; femora about as long as the

tibiae, equalling the thorax in length; lirst tarsal segment but little longer than the second, both without

a very dense covering of hairs on the underside, third segment almost three times the length of the lirst

and second together.

Type ofthe genus. — A. esau, jordan.

Geographical distribution of species. — Malay Archipelago.

I. A. esau, Jordan, Novit. Zool. Vol. 16, p. 3i3, pl. 16-18 (igog) (in pouch Malay Archipelago.

of Cheironieles torquatus).

SUBORD. HE/V\I/V\ER1NA

Diploglossata (order). Saussure, Mem. Soc. Sc. Phys. Math. Geneve, Vol. 26, p. 412 (1879).

Depmodermaptera. Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, p. 89 (1902).

Ch aracters. — Head bioad posteriorly; narrowed anteriorly ; eyes absent; tibiae compressed,

almost triangular; end of parameres asvmmetrical; one penis and two praeputial sacks; cerci not

segmented, not modified into forceps; viviparous ; parasitic.

FAM. HEMIMERIDit:

Hemimeridae. Krauss, Das Tierreich (Forf. und Herm.), p. i3o (1900).

Hemimerides. Saussure, Rev. Suisse Zool. Vol. 4, p. 296 (1896).

Characters. - Appearance of a Blattid; mandibles triangular, strongly compressed, toothed

on inner margin; totally blind and apterous; inner lobe of maxilla with four apical teeth.

I. Genus HEM i MERUS, Walker

Hemimerus. Walker, Cat. Derm. Salt. Brit. Mus. Vol. 5, Suppi, p. 2 (1871).

Characters. — With the characters of the Family.

Type of the genus. — H. ialpoidts, Walker.

Geographical distributior of species. — West Africa.

I. H. talpoides, Walker, Cat. Derm. Salt. Brit. Mus. Vol. 5, Suppi, p. 2 West Africa.

(1871) (parasitic on Cricetomys gamhiamis , Wtch).

H. hanseni, Sharp, Cambridge Nat. Hist. Ins. Vol. 5, p. 217, f. 114 (iSgS).

SUBORD. FORFICULINA

Dermaptera (part.). De Geer, Mem. Hist. Ins. Vol. 3, p. 3gg (1773).

□ ermaptera (sensu stricto). Kiib}’, Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond. Vol. ii, p. 87 (i8i5) et auctores.

(( Labido ures ou Forficules ». Dumeril, Zool. Anal. p. 237 (1806).

Forficularise. Latreille, Consid. Gen. Ins. p. 244 (1810).

Placoda. Billberg, Enum. Ins. p. 63 (1820).

Forficulidae. Stephens, Cat Brit. Ins. Vol. i, p. 299 (1829) et auctores.

Euplekoptera. Westwood, Zool. Journ. Vol. 5, p. 327 (i83i).

Forficulina and Forficulites. Newinan, Ent. Mag. Walker, Vol. 2, p. 424 (1834).

Dermatoptera. Burmeister, Handb. Ent. Vol. 2, p. 743 (i838).

Euplexoptera. Westwood, Introd. Classif. Ins. Vol. i,p. 698 (1839).

(( Labid ura )). Burmeister, Zeitschr. Ent. Germar, Vol. 2, p. 20 (1840).

Dermoptera, Labiduroidae. Agassiz, Nomencl. Zool. Index, pp. 120. 199 (1846).

Harmoptera. Fieber, Kelch. Orth. Oberschles. p. 3(i852).

Euplectoptera. Fischer von VValdheim, Orth. Ross. p. 58, note(i853).

Forficularia. Brunnei von Wattenwyl, Prod. Eur. Orth. p. i (1882).

Forficulodea, Bolivar, Rev. Biol. Nord. Er. Vol. 5, p. 477 (1893).

Characters. — Oviparous; eyes well developed ; mandibles normal; fully winged, or apterous ;

cerci inodifled into horny forceps; inner lobe of maxilla with two apical teeth ; not parasitic.

KEV TO THE SUPERFAMILIES

I . Melapygidium and telson present as distinet clntinous plates,

01' elst lost in the pygidium when that is fiised with the

tenth ter git to forni a horizontal squamopygidiuni ; pygi-

dinni simple, never with complex processes ; male genitalia

doitble.

2 . Squamopygidium formed only in Gonolabina ; normally

all npisthomeres distinet; ninth vein of wing with

triangiilar area. {Body not strongly depressed, nor

forceps siekle-shaped , except in Platylabiinse.) . . i. Superfani. Protodermaptera, Zacher.

2.2. Squamopygidium always developed; ninth vein of wings

four-shaped; body very much flattened ; forceps siekle-

shaped 2. Superfam. Paradermaptera, Verhoeff.

i.i. Metapygidium and telson degenerate ; pygidium well deve-

loped,often with complex processes ; male genitalia single. 3. Superfam. Eudermaptera, Zacher.

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SUPERFAM. PROTODERMAPTERA

Protodermaptera Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. \'ol. 3o, p. 3o6 (1911).

Diandria. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. .\'o. 655. 201 (1902) (witli Karschiellidae, Verhoeft).

Characters. — Male genitalia double; rudimentary ocelli generally present; metapygidium

and telson distinet chitinous plates ; veins of the wing-scales with no cross-connection ; fhird vein gene-

rally without sector (except in Labidura); main branch of anal vein often with an inner branch ; tenth

vein alwavs, and ninth vein nsnallv, with a triangular field.

KEY 'l'() THE FAMI LIES

I. Metapygidium and telson not reduced, nearlv as large as the pygidium,

lohich is relatively small [head depressed, truncate or concave post er iorly ;

femora compressed, and usitally keeled) 2. Fam. PygidicraniD/E, Burr.

i.i. Metapygidium and telson mnch reduced, verv greatly smaller than the

pygidium, which is relatively very lat ge (sometimes the pygidium is

fused with the last dorsal segment, and depressed, forming a squamopy-

gidium as in Gonolabina; head gently convex postermly , and more or

less tumid ; femora not compressed , nor keeled) 2. Fam. Labidurid^, Verhoeff.

FAM. PYGIDICRANlDiC

Pygidicranidse. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 382 (1902).

Pygidi cranidae. Burr. Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 32 1 (1909).

Pygidi craniales. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 3o7 (1911).

Characters. — Build often rather powerful; head flattened and not emarginate posteriorly;

basal antennal segment keeled above; ocelli distinet; elytra usually perfectly developed, but absent in

Acnodes and abbreviated in Pyge; femora usually compressed and keeled. Metapygidium and telson

nearly as large as the pygidium.

KEY TO THE SUBFAMILIES

r. Femora cotnpressed and keeled.

2. Antennae seiaceous, with from fifteen to twcnty-five segments, the

fifth elongate.

3. Totally apter ous, metanotum larval ; lobe of metasternum posteri-

01 ly truncate; larvae with imsegmented cerci

3.3. Elytra always, wings usually, perfeci; metanotum with combs;

lobe of metasternum posteriorly sinuate; larvae with segmented

cerci

2.2. Antennae with from twenty-five to thirty-five segments , the fifth and

sixth short.

I. Subfam. ANATAELiNai, Burr.

2. Subfam. Diplatyinai, Burr.

FAM. PYGIDICRANID^

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3. Antennae nnusitdlly thick; fouvth to sixth segments transverse ;

larvae with segmenied cerci

3.3. Antennae not very thick, fourth to sixth segments shott, but not

transverse ; larvae with unsegmented cerci

. I . Femora not keeled.

2. Prosterniim convex, more or less acute anteriorly ; American genera.

2.2. Prosternmn not acute anteriorly ; Old World genera . . . .

3. Subfam. Karschielmn/e, Burr.

4- Sublam. PYGiDicRANiNai, Burr.

5. Subfam. Pyragrin^, Verhoeft'.

6. Subfam. Echinosomatin.e, Burr

Subfam. ANATAELIN/E, Burr

Anataelinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 522 (igog).

Characters. — Build slender; bod)' totally apterous ; antennae sectaceous, with not more than

twenty-five segments ; femora compressed and keeled.

KEY TO TfdE GENERA

I. Mesonotum keeled i. Genus Chalria, Burr.

\.\. Mesonotum not keeled 2. Genus Anataelia. Bolivar.

I. Genus CHALLIA, Burr

Challia. B urr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 2H6 (1904).

Characters. — Of medium size and rather slender build, apterous. Antennae with at least sixteen

segments, setaceous, the basal segment long, the second short, third longer, fourth and fifth a little

shorter, the rest elongate. Head depressed, the occiput sulculate and carinulate. Pronotum subquadrate.

Mesonotum subquadrate, with distinet lateral keels. Metanotum broad, strongly concave posteriorly.

Prosternum constricted near the base, anterior margin convex. Mesosternum and metasternum broad,

quadrate posteriorly. l.egs slender, rather long ; femora compressed and carinulate. Abdomen constricted

in the middle in the . C3dindrical in 9; rio visible pliciform tubercles. Last dorsal segment inflated

in cf, quadrate in 9) furnished with globose tubercles in both sexes. Forceps with branches conti-

gimus, robust, depressed, more or less dilated and arcuate before apex; in 9 straight and simple.

Type of the genus. — C. jieteheri, Burr.

1 Geographica! distribution of species. — North China.

r. C. fleteheri, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 286 (1904). — Pl. I, Korea and North China.

Figs. I Oa, I Ob.

2. Genus ANATAELIA, Bolivar

Anataelia. Bolivar, .Act. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. p. 98, ff. (1899).

Characters. — Antennae with twenty-two segments, all cylindrical, third fairly long, fourth a

little shorter, fifth equal to third, the rest gradually lengthening. Head depressed, sutures obsolete,

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quadrate. Pronotum a tiifle narrower than the head, vvider posteriorly, sides stVaight, posterior angles

rounded. Mesonotum broader, truncate posteriorly. Metanotum sinuate posteriorly. Prosternum long,

constricted before the posterior end. Mesosternum broad, truncate posteriorly. Metasternum broad,

truncate posteriorly and not produced between the posterior coxae. Femora and tibiae slender,

stronglv compressed, with several carinulae ; tarsi ver}' slender. First segment longer than third, the

second cylindrical, no pulvillus between the claws. Abdomen rather convex, slender at the base,

graduallv widened towards the apex in the (f, parallel in the 9 depressed. Penultimate ventral

segment (f narrovv, acute, rounded at the apex. T.ast dorsal segment (;f ample, dilated, depressed.

with a strong median sulcus, posterior border incrassate and angles slightly produced; in the 9 similar,

but scarcely wider than the abdomen. Pygidium not apparent. Forceps with branches in the (}f stout,

depressed, subcontiguous, at the base diverging and converging; in the 9 contiguous, cylindrical,

slender and straight.

Type of the genus. — A. canariensis, Bolivar.

Geographical distribution of the species. — Canary Islands.

1. A. canariensis, Bolivar, .-\.ct. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. ]>. g8, ff. (1899). — Tenerifte.

Pl. I , Figs. I Ia, I Ib, I I c.

SuBFAM. DIPLATYIN/E, Verhoeff

Diplatyinae. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 187 (1902); Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 35o (1911).

Characters. — Medium sized insects. Antennae with trom fifteen to twenty-five segments;

fifth segment nearly as longas third; eyes large; head broad; scutellum chitinous; femora carinate ;

cerci segmented in larvae.

I. Genus DIPLATYS, Serville

□ iplatys. Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. Vol. 22, p. 33 (i83i).

Cylindrogaster. StM, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 35o (1854).

Nannopygia. Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 60 (i863).

Dyscritina. Westwood, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 601 (1881) [larva).

Verhoeffiella (subgenus). Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 106 (1910).

Paradiplatys (subgenus). Zacher, ibidem, p. 106 (1910).

Characters. — Body glabrous orhairy. Stature small and slender. Antennae with from sixteen

to twenty rather thick segments, usually cylindrical; first long and thickened at the apex, second ver\'

short, third longer, fourth about half as long as third, fifth a little longer; the remainder gradually

lengthening. Head rather broad, pentagonal, usually different in the sexes; in the globose, smooth,

and tumid, with obsolete sutures, or more often tumid between the eyes and strongly depressed

posteriorly, the two parts often sharply separated by the transverse suture; sutures very distinet or

obsolete ; posterior margin truncate or emarginate, somewhat reflexed into an incrassate transverse

ridge which continues round the corners to the eyes; a more or less sharp ridge often runs from behind

the eyes to the posterior angles of the side; sides of the head parallel or converging posteriorly, in

which case the head is lanceolate ; median suture sometimes very distinet, sometimes replaced by a

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shortkeel; in the 9 the head is generally simpler, more approaching quadrate, smooth, not notably

tumid nor depressed, and somewhat broader. Pronotum small, narrower than the head, sometimes a

little longer than broad, usually as broad as long, produced and narrowed anteriorly with a short neck;

sides parallel or convex; posterior margin truncate, the angles rounded; prozona usually tumid; sides

and metazona flat; in the 9 usually more rounded and broader; the pronotum extends slightly over

the elytra. Scutellum small and triangular. Elytra broad and ample, usually long and convex or

truncate posteriorly, with no humeral carina. Wings generally long; squamae generally pointed; a

triangular membranous patch often exposed ; rarely abortive. P'emora feebly keeled; first tarsal segment

very long and slender, longer than second and third united; second very short, rather broad; third

segment about half as long as first, a little broader; pulvillus present between the claws. Abdomen

in the cf slender and cylindrical ; the segments distinctly separated; lateral tubercles on segments 3

and 4 generally more distinet in the 9 than in the ; towards the apex a little broader, sometimes

notably so. Last dorsal segment of cf ample, smooth, tumid, truncate posteriorly, sometimes

remarkably inflated and quadrate. In the 9 the abdomen is usually broader and more depressed,

not widened apically, but narrowed down the last dorsal segment, which is sloping, long and ver\'

narrow. Penultimate ventral segment in the very ample, completely covering the last segment,

quadrate, angles rounded, posterior margin truncate or sinuate, or deeply emarginate. Pygidium

hidden. Forceps of cf stout, stiaight, conical and contiguous, usually depressed, flat beneath and keeled

above or dilated near the base to form a flat dilation recalling typical Forficula or merely forming a flat

triangular tooth, and then attenuate and arcuate so as to enclose an elliptical area. In the 9 simple,

straight, ver}’ short and contiguous.

Larvae depressed; instead of forceps, having long segmented caudal styles, resembling antennae;

number of segments varying from about fifteen to thirty ; segments cylindrical, gradually lengthening

after the second. the basal segment equalling in length the next five or six segments. This long basal

segment is the sheath of the future forceps.

Type of the genus. — D. niacrocephalus, Palisot.

Geographical distribution of species. — All tropical Regions.

1. D. gladiator, Burr, Journ. Proc. .Asiat. Soc. Bengal (new ser.),Vol. 2,

p. 29 ( iqoSj.

2. D. niacrocephalus, Palisot de Beauvois, Ins. Afr. Amer. p. 36, Orth. pl. i,

f. 3 (i8o5).

3. D. falcatus, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 42, f. 4 (1910).

4. D. lefroyi, Burr, ibidem, p, 44, f. 5 (1910).

5. D. angustatus, Burr, ibidem, p. 44, f. 6 (1910).

6. D. thoracicus, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. Sg (i863).

7. D. gracilis. Stal, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 35o (i855).

Cylindro gaster sahlbergi, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit Vol. 24. p. 5g (i863).

8. D.jansoni, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 507(1891).

9. D. severus, Bormans, Biol. Centr. Amer. Orth. p. 2, pl. i, fig. (1893).

10. D. conradti, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 281 (1904).

11. D. bormansi, Burr. Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 45, f. 91, gia (1910).

12. D. dohrni, Burr, Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 328 (1911).

13. D. siva, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 283 (1904).

14. D. fiavicollis, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. 2,p. 104(1907).

15. D. gerstaeckeri, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 60 (i863).

Dyscritina longisetosa, Westwood, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 601, pl. 22,

f. I (1881).

var. calidasa, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 282 (1904).

16. D. ernesii. Burr, Fauna, India, Derm. p. 48, f. 9 (1910).

North India.

West Africa.

India.

India.

India.

Brazil.

Brazil.

Central America.

Central America.

Central Africa.

Burma.

Java.

West India.

Formosa.

Ceylon.

India.

Ceylon.

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17. D. Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. V^ol. 23, p. 507 (i8gi).

D. croixi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 284 (1904).

18. D. bicolor, Dubrony, Act. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. Vol. 8, p. g5 (i87g).

19. D. griffithsi, Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 37. f. 17 (1911). —

Pl. I, Fig. 3.

20. D. vosseleri, Burr, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 3, p. 201 (1907).

21. D gyeeni, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 285 (1904).

22. D. rufescens, Kirb}", Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 524.

pl. 20, f. 2 (1896).

23. D. fletcheri, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 52, f. 8 (1910).

24. D. rajfrayi, Dubrony, Act, Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. Vol. 8, p. gi (1879).

25. D. fella, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 39, f. 22 (1911).

26. D. jacobsoni, Burr, ibidem, p. 40, f. 22 (igii).

27. D. annandalei, Burr, ibidem, p. 42, f. 24 (igii).

28. D. liberatus, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 52, f. 90 (1910).

29. D. aethiops, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 280 (1904).

30. D. viator, Burr, ibidem, p. 281 (1904).

31. D. feae, Borelli, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 3, p. 347 (1907).

32. D. coriacea, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 528 (1891).

33. D. occidentalis, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p 280 (1904).

34. D. pictus, Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 106 (1910).

35. D. ridleyi, Kirby, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 61 (1903).

36. D. nggenbachi, Burr, ibidem (8), Vol. 8. p. 89 (1911).

Hong Kong, Borneo, Ma-

lacca.

.Ab}'ssinia, Eritrea.

Borneo.

East Africa.

Ceylon

North India.

Ce3lon.

East Africa.

Egypt.

Egypt.

Siam.

Burma.

West Africa.

Madagascar.

West Africa.

West Africa.

West Indies.

East Africa.

Singapore.

West Africa.

Note. — Diplatys has been subdivided b}' Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 106(1910), into

several subgenera, based upon the structure of the male genitalia. We decline to admit subgenera as

such, and they must either be supressed as a mere groups within the genus, in which case no name is

required, or elevated to full generic rank.

It is premature to erect them as genera until ali known species have been specially examined

from this point of view, and as material is difficult to obtain, a long time must elapse before the structure

of the genitalia of ali known species can be thoroughly investigated and compared.

The arrangement of the subgenera by Zacher is as follows :

I. Virga inflated at the base (praeputial sack with chitinised teeth) . i. Subfam. Diplatys, s. str.

(Type D. macrocephalus , Beauvois.)

i.i. Virga not inflated.

2. Branches o f the virga extremely long, strongly twisted near the

base 2. Subgenus Verhoeffiella, Zacher.

(Type D. aethiops, Burr.)

2.2. Branches of the virga short.

3. Metaparameres with soft epimerit; branches of virga sharply

angled, with a spine at the bend 3. Subgenus Paradiplatys, Zacher.

(Type D. conradti, Burr.)

3.3. Metaparameres without epimerit, but bilobed ; branches of

virga straight and slender 4. Subgenus Nannopygia, Dohrn.

(Type D. gerstaeckeri, Dohrn.)

Subfam. KARSCHIELLIN>E, Burr

Karschiellinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 322 (1909).

Characters. — Build stout. Antennae multisegmentate and very thick, the fourth to sixth

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segments strongly transverse; totally apterous; prosternum triangular ; mesosternum strongly transverse;

metasternum broad; femora compressed and keeled; forceps stout, feebly arcuate; segmented cerci

in larvae.

KEY TO THE GENERA

r. Rudimentayy elytra present, fused to mcsonoium i. Genus Karschiella, Verhoeft.

i.i. No traces of elytra present 2. Genus Bormansia, Verhoeff.

I. Genus KARSCHIELLA, Verhoeff

Karschiella. Verhoeff. Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. i83 (1902).

Characters. — Robust insects. General colour blackish brown. Antennae multisegmentate ;

basal segment thick, not ver\' long; second minute; third cylindrical, nearly as long as the first ; the

rest are cylindrical and gradually lengthening, but ali are very thick; fifth is about twice as broad as

long; sixth and seventh a trifle longer; eighth about as long as broad; the rest gradually lengthening.

Head broad and flat, the sutures very well marked ; the eyes big, but not protuding. Pronotum trans-

verse, subrectangular, truncate posteriori}-. Mesonotum narrowed posteriorly, passing into rudimentar}-

elytra, with a sharp persistent keel from shoulder to apex. Prosternum short, strongly narrowed and

acute posteriorly, forming a nearly equilateral triangle in the anterior portion ; posterior margin dilated

to form a rounded lobe on each side. Mesosternum nearly twice as broad as long, subrectangular.

Metasternum broad and truncate. Legs rather long; femora compressed and distinctly keeled; tarsi

long; the first segment longer than second and third united; second very small ; third narrow. Abdomen

almost cylindrical, gradually and gently widened apically in te cf . Penultimate ventral segment broadly

rounded in cf, narrowlv rounded in 9- L^st dorsal segment ample in cf, slightly wider than long ;

subquadrate in 9; generally armed in cf, with keels, horns or spines.

Type of the genus. — K. biittneri, Karsch.

Geographical distribution of species. — West Alrica.

1. K. biittneri, Karsch, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. p. 86, pl. 3, f. 4 (1886). West Africa.

2. K. camerunensis, Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. i83 (1902). Pl. I , West Africa.

Figs. I , 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d.

Bormansia Udor, Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 487 (1907)- ^

3. K neavei, Burr, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 3, p. 96 (1909). Congo.

4. K. bideniata, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 35o (1911). Cameroon.

2. Genus BORMANSIA, Verhoeff

Bormansia. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 184 (1902).

Characters. — Differs from the preceding genus only in the posteriorly truncate mesonotum,

with no trace of rudimentary elytra, but with a strong costal keel; the metanotum is emarginate

posteriorly and not fused with the first abdominal segment.

Type of the genus. — B. africana, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — Eastern and Central Africa.

1. B. africana, Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 184 (1902). German East Africa.

B. Verhoeff, ibidem, p. 184 (1902).— Pl- I , FigS. 9a, 9b. German East Africa, Uganda.

2. B. meridionalis, Burr, in Distanfs Ins. Transv. p. 97, pl. 5, f. B (1904). Transvaal, South Rhodesia.

DERMAPTERA

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SUBFAM. PYGIDICRANIN/E, BURR

Pygidicranidse. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. i88 (1907).

Pygidicraniidse. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 333 (1911).

Pygidicraninae. Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), \’ol. 2, p. 382 (1908); Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr.

p. 322 (1909).

Ch aracters. — Build rather powerful. Antennae with more than twenty-five segments, setaceous;

scutellum exposed (in winged genera). Elytra usuali}’ perfectly developed, abbreviated in Pyge and

absent only in Acnodes. Femora compressed and keeled. Head flat, truncate posteriorly. Basal antennal

segment keeled above; apical segment of parameres alvvays with one, often with two teeth, but nearly

obsolete in Pygidicrana.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Totally apterous ; thorax larval i. Genus Acnodes, Burr.

I . I . Elytra always perfeci, wings usually so.

2. First and second tarsal segments short and strongly dilated . . . 2. Genus Tagalina, Dohrn.

2.2. First and second tarsal segments not dilated, the first mnch longer

than the second.

3. Elytra ample; exposed part of scutellum narrow.

4. Pronotum roiinded or oval.

5. First and second tarsal segment with pulvillus; tooth of para-

meres nearly obsolete ; American genus 3. Genus Pygidicrana, Serville.

5.5. Tarsi without pulvilli; tooth of parameres strong; oriental

genus 4. Genus Kalocrania, Zacher.

4.4. Pronotum rectangular .

5. Pemdtimate ventral segment (f broad (soles not divided; end

of parameres slender, with slender tooth) 5. Genus Dicrana, Burr.

5.5. Penultimate ventral segment (f narrow.

6. Flead broader than pronotum 6. Genus Cranopygia, Burr.

6.6. Head not broader than pronohim 7. Genus Picrania, Burr.

3.3. Elylra short, wings abortive; scutellum broadly exposed ... 8. Genus Pyge, Burr.

I. Genus ACNODES, Burr

□ acnodes. Burr, Ent. .\1. Mag. (2), Vol. 8, p. 60 (1907) (name praeoccupied b}^ Dejean in Coleoptera).

Acnodes. Burr, Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 328(1911).

Characters. — Size medium; stature robust. Antennae with about thirty-five cylindrical

segments. Head and thorax smooth. Pronotum subquadrate, flat. Mesonotum ample, not keeled. Elytra

and wings entirely absent. Femora compressed and carinulate. Tarsi slender. Abdomen smooth,

pubescent, gently widened apically in the {;f, parallel in the 9; l^^t dorsal segment subquadrate.

Penultimate ventral segment broad, subtruncate apicali}^ narrower in the 9 • Pygi^ium hidden.

Forceps stout, trigonal, subcontiguous, slightly curved in (f , nearly straight in the 9-

Type of the genus. — A. wellmani, Burr.

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Geographical distributiori of species. — West Africa and South America.

1. D. wellmani, Burr, Ent. M. Mag. (2), Vol. 8, p. 60 (1907). Portugese \\'est Africa.

2. D. americana, Burr. Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 829 (rgii). — Pl. I, Fig. 4. Bolivia.

2. Genus TAGALINA, Dohrn

Tagalina. Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 44 (i863).

Characters. — Stature large and powerful. Body with numerous short bristles. Antennae with

at least twenR-five segments; the basal segment larger than the e5'es, stout and conical; the remainder

cylindrical; second ver}- short, third rather long, fourth and fifth each half as long as third; sixth a

little longer than fifth,- the rest elongate, slender. Head depressed, pentagona!, broad, posterior margin

sinuate, angles rounded; sutures distinet; eyes prominent; mouth parts large, palpi long and slender.

Pronotuin elliptical, longer than broad, narro-wer than the head; anterior margin decidedly roundty-

convex; sides slightly convex, posterior margin truncate; depressed, median suture distinet. Scutellum

rather large, and long, acutely triangular, -with a distinet median sulcus. Prosternum constricted before

the posterior margin, -which is dilated. Mesosternum quadrate, truncate posteriorly. Metasternum

transverse, posterior margin sinuate. Elytra long and narrow, especially at the base, thus exposing the

ample scutellum; with no humeral carina; smooth, with a few bristles at the shoulders; somewhat

broader apically and obliquely truncate. Wings long, squamae resembling the elytra. Femora rather

short, decidedly compressed and very broad, with distinet carinulae; tibiae also compressed, the upper

surface smooth. the under surface fiat; tarsi very short, first segment triangular, almost equilateral,

breadth at the apex nearly as great as the length; second segment very shortly dilated on both sides,

a little broader than the first segment, almost circular; third segment longer, nearly as long as the other

two United, depressed and rather broad ; claws long, with a pulvillus between them ; the femora and tibias

with a few long bristles, the tarsi thickly clothed with long fine hairs. Abdomen cylindrical, rather

slender, broadened towards the apex; 9 rather depressed, nearly parallel, with no lateral tubercles.

Last dorsal segment ample; broadened apically in the , quadrate in the 9- Penultimate ventral

segment (f ample, broadly rounded; in the 9 narrower, roundly triangular. Pygidium exceedingly

minute in both sexes, scarcety visible in the , globular and obtuse in the 9 ■ Forceps stout, subcon-

tiguous, compressed and trigonal; in the decidedly broadened near the base, then attenuate, bent

at an angle, sym?netrical ; in 9 straight and tapering.

Type of the genus. — T. semperi, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — New Guinea and neighbouring islands, and

Philippi nes.

1. T. semperi, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 23, p. qS (i863). New Guinea, Salomon Is-

Pygidicraiia papua . Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat Hist. {7), Vol. ii , lands, Philippines.

p. 232 (1903).

2. T. grandiventris, Blanchard, Voy. Pole Sud, Vol. 4, p. 349, Orth. pl. i, Salomon Islands.

f. I (i853). — Pl. I, Fig. 2a

3. Genus PYGIDICRANA, Serville

Pygidicrana. Serville, Ann. Sc, Nat. Vol. 22, p. 3o (i83i).

Pydicrana. Stal (lapsu), Eug. Resa, Ins. p. 299 (1860).

Characters. — Size large. Antennae with over thirty-five segments; first segment long and thick ;

second very small, cylindrical; third decidedly shorter than first; the fourth. fifth, sixth and seventh

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small, globular, hardiy longer than second, and scarcely longer than broad; the rest gradually length-

ening and passing to cylindrical. Head depressed, smooth ; eyes prominent. Pronotum more or less ellip-

tical. ScLitellum small, triangular. Elytra ample, long, rather narrow, depressed, not as a rule truncate

at the apex, rounded at the axillary angle, so as to expose the scutellum ; costal fold strongly marked

but not carinate, the costal area pressed inwards, very distinet from the dorsal area. Prosternum

somewhat convex on the anterior margin, constricted posteriorly. Mesosternum about as broad as long,

posterior margin straight, the sides rounded. Metasternum generally slightly longer than broad, the

posterior margin of the lobe more or less sinuate. Wings generally prominent. Legs long, femora

compressed, keeled and rather broad; tibiae slender; sides of tarsi with pulvillus on first and second

segment, pad present between the claws. Abdomen almost circular in cross-section in the male, somewhat

depressed in the female, narrower near the base and somewhat dilated in the male ; broadest just beyond

the middle in the female. Last dorsal segment smooth and ample. Penultimate ventral segment of male

ample and broad, rounded at the apex. Apical segment of parameres not toothed ; virga short, strongly

bent. Pygidium not prominent, but never fused with the last dorsal segment. Forceps stout, depressed,

of various forms, always simpler in the female than in the male.

Type of the genus. — P. v-nigntm, Serville.

Geographical distnibution of species. — Iropical America.

1. P. v-nignim, Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. V^ol. 22, p. 3i (i83i). Brazil.

2. P.fiebrigi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 2, p. 386 (igo8). Paraguay.

.And probably also :

3. P. egregia, Kirby, |ourn. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 20, p. 523, pl. 20, Brazil.

f. 3 (1896).

4. P . forcipata, Kirby, ibidem, p. 522 (1896). Brazil.

5. P. notigera, Stal, Eug. Resa, Ins. p. 299 (1860). Brazil.

6. P. Erichson.in Schomburgks Reisen Guiana, Vol.3,p. 579 (1848). Guiana

4. Genus KALOCRANIA, Zacher

Kalocrania. Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 106 (1910). — Pl. 8^ Fig- 19 (Opisthomeres).

Chanacters. — (jenerally resembles Pygidicrana, but tarsi without pulvillus and the soles not

forked; apical segment of parameres compressed, tooth stout; virga straight or feebly bent. Scutellum

small; organs of flight well developed.

Type of the genus. — K. marmoricura, Serville.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Asia.

1. K. marmoricura. Serville, Hist. Nat. Ortli. p. 20 (1839).

Pygidicrana hugeli, Sha,r\i, Cambridjre Nat. Hist. Ins. Vol. 5, f. 102 (iiig5).

Pygidicrana marmoricauda, Sharp, ibidem, p. 2i5 (iSgS).

2. K. pallidipennis, De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Oveiz. Bezitt

Orth. p. 240, pl. 23, f. 8 (1842). — Pl, I, Fig. 3a.

3. K. similis, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 338(1911).

■And probably the following Asiatic species ;

4. K. picta, Guerin. Mag. Zool. Vol. 8, p. 70, pl. 236, f. i (i838).

5. K. imperatrix, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 37 p. i63 (1899)

6. K. valida, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 28, p. 344 (1867).

Malay Archipelago, Ceylon.

Malay Archipelago.

Malay Archipelago.

India.

Java.

Burma.

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7. K. celebeusis, Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), \’ol. ii,

p. 233 (1903).

8. K. eximia, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 49 (i863).

9. K. siamensis, Dohrn, ibidem, p. 5i (i863).

And probabh^ or possibl}' the following African species :

IO. K. biajfra, Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii.

p. 232 (iqo3).

Celebes.

India.

India : Malay Archipelago.

West Africa.

5. Genus DIORANA, Burr

Dicrana. Burr, .Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 2, p. 387 (1908).

Charactens. — Pronotum subrectangular, often nearly square; penultimate ventral segment of

the 0^ ample, broadly rounded; apical segment of paramcres slender, with long, slender tooth;

soles forlced.

Type of the ge nus. — D. frontalis, Kirby.

Geographical distributiori of species. — Tropical .Africa, Asia and Australia.

1. D. horsfieldi, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. .3o6, Java.

pl. 12, f. II (1891).

2. D. guttata, Kirby, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 62 (iqoS). Celebes.

Pygidicrana qnadrigultata, Bormans (apud Burr), ibidem, p. 232 (igo3).

3. D. livida, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 22, No. 558 East Africa.

(1907).

4. D. bettoni, Kirby, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii. p. 62 (1903). East Africa.

5. D. caffra, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 28, p. 248 (1867) South Africa.

6. D. frontalis, Kirby, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7). Vol. 11, p. 61 (1903). West Africa.

7. D. separata. Burr, ibidem (8), Vol. 2, p. 887 (1908) — PI.I,Figs.4a, 4-b. East Africa.

8. D. kallipyga, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24. p. 53 (i863). India.

g. D. daemeli, Dohrn, ibidem, Vol. 3o, p. 233 (1869). — Pl. I, Fig. 2. Australia.

Pygidicrana finschi. Karsch, Ent. Nachr. Vol. ii, p. 322 (i885).

IO. D. elongata, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 840 (igii). West Africa.

6. Genus CRANOPYGIA, Burr

Cranopygia, Burr, ,A.nn. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), VoI. 2, p. 889 (1908).

Charactens. — Pronotum subrectangular, the angles themselves rounded. Penultimate ventral

segment of the male narrow, lanceolate, acutely rounded. Last dorsal segment in the male with the

external angles folded into a crest on each side; otherwise agrees with Pygidicrana. ■

Type of the genus. — C. ciimingi, Dohrn.

Geographical distributior of species. — Ce\ Ion.

1. C ciimingi, Dohrn, .Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 84 (i863). Ceylon.

2. C. nietneri, Dohrn, ibidem, p. 53 (i863). — Pl. I , Fig. 6. Ce5don.

7. Genus PICRANIA, Burr

Picrania. Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 2, p. 890 (1908).

Charactens. — Head narrow, not broader than the pronotum ; pronotum long, narrow, parallel-

sided; elytra short; tarsi long and slender; abdomen narrow, parallel-sided. Apical segment of para-

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meres slender, with two long, slender teeth; virga straight; last dorsal segment 9 with a tooth at

each angle. •

Type ofthe genus. — P. liturata, Stal.

Geographical distribution of species. — South Africa, Madagascar, Ce3 lon.

1. P. liturata, Stal, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 347 (i855). South Africa, Madagascar.

2. P. angustata, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 56 (i863). — Pl. 2, Ceylon.

Fig. I, Ia.

3. P. phoenix, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 341, f. 2 (1911). West Africa.

8. Genus PYGE, Burr

Pyge. Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 2, p. 890 (1908).

Characters. — Pronotum subquadrate. Scutellum ample, transverse, broad as the pronotum,

with a median sulcus; elytra short, e.xcavate at axillary angle, thus exposing the scutellum. some-

times keeled. Wings rudimentarjn Legs short; tarsi short, rather broad; first segment not longer

than the third, sometimes shorter. Last dorsal segment ample. Penultimate ventral segment narrow,

roundty pointed; branches of forceps cf 9 short. subcontiguous, depressed. Virga ver\' long, strongly

bent; parameres as in Kalocrania.

Type ofthe genus.

P. modesta, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region and Australia.

1. P. vitlicollis, Stal, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 35o (i855).

2. P. piepersi, Burr, Notes Leyd. Mus. Vol. 3o, p. g5 (1908).

3. P.atriceps, Kirby. Ann. Mag. Nat. Flist (7), Vol. ii, p. 63 ([903). —

Pl. l,Fig. 7.

4. P. modesta, Bormans, .-Ynn. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 14,9.375(1894).

5. P. Dohrn, Stett. Ent Zeit.Vol.24,p.55(i863). — Pl. I ,Fig.5.

Chi na.

Java.

Australia.

Burma.

Australia, Burma.

SuBFAM. PYRAGRIN/E, Burr

Pyragrinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 824 (1909).

Characters — Bodj' more or less depressed. .Antennae multisegmentate. Prosternum narrowy

subparaliel, convex anteriorly. Metasternum sinuate posteriorh*. Femora smooth. Elytra well developed,

but rather weak at the axillary angle, sometimes exposing a portion of the mesonotum; elytra not

keeled. Bod\' pubescent.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Pronotum a little longer than wide, narrowed anteriorly {penultimate

ventral segment ofthe male emarginate, tarsi long) i. Genus Pyragra, Serville.

I . I . Pronotum transverse, anterior margin truncate.

2. Penultimate ventral segment of male emarginate 2. Genus Propyragra, Burr.

2.2. Penultimate ventral segment of male entire.

3. Head depressed; tarsi short

3.3. Head tumid ; tarsi long.

3. Genus Pyragropsis, Borelli.

4. Genus Echinopsalis, Bormans.

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I. Genus PYRAGRA, Serville

Pyragra. Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. Vol. 22, p. 34 (i83i).

Thermastris. Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 61 (i83i).

Arihroedetus. Caudell, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 33, p. 170(1907).

Characters. — The whole body bristly. Build robust, body rather depressed. Antennae with from

thirty-tive to forty segments ; third long, fourth to ninth very short, rest gradually lengthening, cylin-

drical; head broad; posterior margin truncate; e3’es prominent. Pronotum longer than broad, posterior

margin straight, angles all rounded, sides genth’ convex ; anterior margin narrowed, stronglj' convex;

prozona somewhat tumid, with a distinet median sidcus; sides reflexed; metazona depressed. Elytra

ample, broad at the shoulders, flat, with no costal keel. granulose, occasionalE showing a minute

scutellum at the base. Wings prominent, smooth. Feet long and slender. Femora not compressed. Tarsi

long and slender, first and third tarsal segments about equal. Abdomen rather depressed, slightly

broadened posteriorly in (^f, parallel in 9 1 no globular folds. Last dorsal segment ample, convex,

subquadrate, broader in (f than in 9. with no keels, truncate posteriorly. Penultimate ventral seg-

ment cf broad and ample, with a shallow emargination in the middle of posterior margin, the lobes

rounded; in 9 narrow, convex, obtusely triangular rather than rounded. Pj^gidium very minute, visible

from beneath in (^f as a short obtuse tubercle. Forceps with branches robust, and trigonal in basal two

thirds, remote in less so in 9’ straight at first, incurved towards the apex, more so in the rf

than in the 9 •

Type of the genus. — P. fuscata, Serville.

Geographical distribution of species. South and Central America.

I. P. fuscata, Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. Vol. 22, p. 34 (i83i). — PI.2jFig.4; Paraguay, Brazil, Ecuador,

Pl. 8, Fig. 20, Venezuela, Central Ame-

Thennastris chontalia, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 27, rica, Mexico.

p. 258 (1876).

Forficula brasiliensis, Gray, in Grififith, Anim. Kingd. Vol. i5, }>. 184,

pl. 78, f. 2 (i832).

Pvcidicraua opaca, Burmeister. Handb. Ent. Vol. 2, p. 701 (i838).

Forficula aspera, Stal. Eug. Resa, Ins. p. 3oo (1860).

Thermastris saussurei. Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 23, p. 225, pl. i f. 2 ( 1862).

? Echinopsalis brevibractea. Rehn, Proc. Acad. Nat. Sc. Philad. p. 3oo (igoS).

? Arthroedetus barberi, Caudell, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 23, p. 171 (1907).

2. P. doliriii, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Plist. Vol. 17. p. 280 (1875).

— Pl. 3, Figs. I , I a.

Pygidicrana peruviatta. Rehn, Proc. U.S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 29, p. 5oi. f. i (igo5).

3. P. minor, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 21, No. 53i,

pl. I f 1906).

Peru.

Costa Rica.

2. Genus PROPYRAGRA, Burr

Propyragra. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 166 (1910).

Chanacters, — Differs from Pyragra in the almost rectangular transverse pronotum, which is

not narrowed anteriorly. In the cpf , the sides of the sixth and sometimes of the seventh, eighth and

ninth abdominal segments are sharply pointed posteriorly, the line joining the points being carried

along as a more or less distinet keel on the sides of the last dorsal segment, corresponding with the

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outside ridge of the forceps. In other respects it resembles Pyragra', the penultimate ventral segment of

the male is ample, broad, the angles broadly rounded, and the posterior margin gently emarginate in

the middle. The species are generally smaller than those of Pyragra.

Type of the genus. — P. paraguayensis, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — South America.

1. P. paraguayensis, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 479, p. i (1904). Paraguay.

Pl. 2, Figs, 6, 6a.

2. P. Burr, Ann. i\Iag Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 3, p. 254(1909). — Pl. 2, Fig.5. Peru.

3. P. buscki, Caudell, Journ. New York Ent. Soc. Vol. i5, p. 166 (1907). Cuba.

3. Genus PYRAGROPSIS, Borelli

Pyragnopsis. Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vh)l. 23, No 694, p. i (1908).

Characters. — Antennaj with twenty-five segments, third long, fourth and fifth short and

globular, sixth and rest a little longer; head depressed ; pronotum subtransverse ; tarsi short; penultimate

ventral segment of male entire.

Type of the genus. — P. tristani, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Costa Rica.

I. P. tristani, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino. Vol. 23, N. 694, p. 2, Costa Rica,

fig. i 1908). — Pl. 2, Fig. 7; Pl. 3, Figs. 2, 2a.

4. Genus ECHINOPSALIS, Bormans

Echinopsalis. Bormans. Biol. Centr. Amer. Orth. p. 2 (1893).

Ch aracters. — Allied to Pyragra, but pronotum shorter and broader, head narrower and more

tumid; legs shorter and tarsi longer; forceps trigonal and contiguous.

Type of the genus. - E. guttata, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — South America.

1. E. guttata, Bormans, Biol. Centr. Amer. CDrth. p. 3, pl. i. f. 4 (1893). Nicaragua, Paragua}-.

— Pl. 2, Figs. 8, 8a.

2. E. thoracica, Ser\ille, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 22 i 1839). Erench Guiana, Panama.

SUBFAM. E C H I N O S O M AT I IM /E, BuRR

Echinosomatinae. Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 69 (1910).

Characters. — Head truncate posteriorly. Pronotum transverse, decidedly broader than long;

elytra complete, with no lateral keels. entirely concealing the scutellum. Femora not compressed or

keeled. Abdomen short, broad. rather dilated, body clothed with short stiff bristles; forceps short,

cylindrical, remote at base in arcuate and unarmed ; metapai ameres fused with proparameres, with

a slender tooth on the inner side.

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I. Genus ECHINOSOMA, Serville

Echinosoma. Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 34 (1839).

Ch aracters. — Stout and small or medium-sized insects. the whole bod}’ covered vvilh short

stiff bristles and long yellow hairs. Antennse with about thirty segments; third segment long and

cylindrical, nearly as long as the first ; the rest very short ; fifth and sixth each a trifle longer than fourth ;

the rest gradually lengthening; the apical segments approaching cylindrical; fourth, fifth and sixth

together scarcely longer than third. Head broad, flat and smooth. Pronotuin transverse, as broad as

the head, snbrectangular, hinder angles broadly rounded. Elytra broad. truncate, bristly. Wings

generally prominent, bristly. Scutellum concealed. Prosternum broad. scarcely narrowed posteriorly ;

mesosternum broad; metasternurn broad, the lobes slightly produced, the hinder margin gently sinuate.

Legs short; femora thick, not keeled. Abdomen short, broad. Last dorsal segment in the cf smooth,

transverse, in the 9 somevvhat narrower. Pygidium in the cf almost concealed, in the 9 forming a

short blunt tubercle. Forceps with the branches in both sexes remote at the base, short, cylindrical,

unarmed and arcuate, more stronglv bowed in cf , genth’ curved in 9 •

Type of the genus. — E. afnun, Palisot de Beauvois.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Africa and Asia; New Guinea.

1. E. parvulum, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 66 (i863).

2. E. forbesi, Kirb}', Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. Sog, pl. 12,

f. 9 (1891),

3. E. yorkeme, Dohrn, Stett, Ent, Zeit. Vol. 3o, p. 234 (1869). — Pl. 2,

Fig. 2.

4. E. wahlbergi, Dohrn, ibidem, Vol. 24, p. 64 (i863).

5. E. distanti, Burr, Ins. Transv. p. 2S2 (igio),

6. E. sekalavum, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20,

p. 441 (1900).

7. E. bolivari. Rodzianko, Wien. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 16. p. iSg (1897).

8. E. occidentale, Bormans (apud Bolivar), Ann. Soc. Ent. 'Fransv. Vol. 62,

p. 170 (1897).

g. E. afrum, Palisot de Beauvois, Ins. Afr. Amer, p.35, Orth. pl. i , f. i ( i8o5).

10. E. fuscum, Borelli. Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 3, p. 35o (1907).

— Pl. 2, Fig. 3.

11. E. congoletise, Borelli, ibidem, p. 35 i (1907).

12. E. concolor, Borelli, ibidem, p. 352 (1907).

var. longipennis, Borelli, ibidem, p. 352 (1907).

13. E. horridum, Dohrn, Stett Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 66 (i863).

14. E. sumatranum. De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt.

Orth. p. 244 (1842).

E. westermanni, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 65 (i863).

15. E. insulanum, Karsch, Ent. Nachr. Vol. ii, p. 233 (i885).

Ce^don.

Dinner Island.

North Australia.

Africa.

Transvaal.

Madagascar.

Madagascar.

West Africa.

West Africa.

W'est Africa.

W^est Africa.

West Africa.

Java.

Mala}’ Archipelago.

Madagascar.

FAM. LABIDURID^

Labiduridae. VerhoefF, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. i8g (1902).

Labiduridae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 324(1909).

Labiduriales. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 333 (1911).

Characters. — Metap}^gidium and telson reduced, a great deal smaller than the pygidium, but

stili perfectly distinet, or else lost in the pygidium, in which case it is fused to the last dorsal segment

to form a horizontal squamopygidium ; femora not compressed, nor keeled; head gently convex and

more or less tumid. except in the flattened Palicinae; forceps either flattened. cylindrical or trigonal.

KEY TO THE SUBFAIMILIES

I. Body not very strongly Jiattened ; forceps not flattened nor sickle-shaped .

2. Mesosternnm strongly narrowed posteriorly i. Subfam. Allostethin.e, Burr.

2.2. Mesosternnm not narrouted.

3. Prosternum narrowed posteriorly 2. Subfam. Esphalmenin2E, Burr.

3.3. Prosternum not narrowed.

4. Metastetnum rounded posteriorly 3. Subfam. Psalin.e, Burr.

4.4. Metasternum t rancate posteriorly .

5. Antennae with from twenty-five to thirty-fve segment s; elytra

always, wings usually well developed 4. Subfam. Labidurin.e, Burr.

5.5. Antennae with from ten to fifteen segments; apterous.

6. Last dorsal segment truncate 5. Subfam. Parisolabin.®, Burr.

0.6. Last dorsal segment bifid 6. Subfam. Brachylabin^e, Burr.

1.1. Body very strongly flattened ; forceps strongly flattened and sickle-shaped. 7. Subfam. Platylabiin.®, Burr.

Subfam. A L L O S T E T H I N , Burr

Altostethidae. VerhoefF, Arch. f. Naturg. p. ii5 (1904).

Allostethinse. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 324 (1909).

Allostethidae. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 355 (1910).

Characters. — Build stout and powerful; pro- and mesosterna strongly narrowed posteriorly;

legs stout, not keeled; forceps with branches stout, remote, feebly asymmetrical in the cf.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Totally apterous; metanotum concave; virga inflated at the base . . . 2. Genus Gonolabidura, Zacher.

1.1. Elytra and often the wings perfectly developed; metanotum not concave ;

virga not inflated.

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2. Size large {3o ;»;«); virga feehly bowed, shorter than the praeputial

sack; metaparameres powerful, elliptical i. Genus Allostethus, Verhoeff.

2.2. Size medium {10-2 1 mnt.')\ virga strongly bowed, longer than the

praeputial sack ; metaparameres feeble, apically pointed . . . . 3. Genus Allostheteli.a, Zacher.

1. Genus ALLOSTETHUS, Verhoeff

Allostethus. \^erhoeff, Arch. f. Naturg. p. 116 (1904).

Characters. — Build powerful. Antennre multi-segmentate, fourth and fifth segments short.

Elytra smooth, perfectly developed; Wings usuall}'^ well developed. Prosternum and mesosternum

strongly narrowed posteriorly. Abdomen more or less parallel-sided ; forceps with the branches subcon-

tigous in the male, stout, trigonal and robust.

Type of the genus. — A. indicum, Hagenbach.

Geographical distribution of species. — Malay Archipelago.

1. A. indicum, Hagenbach in MS. (apud Burmeister), Handb. Ent. Vol. 2. Java, Borneo.

p. 75i (i838). — Pl. 8, Fig. 2 I .

Labidurodes magnificus, Rehn,Proc. U.S. Nat. IMus.Vol. 29,p.5o4,f. 3(i9o5).

P salis horne en sis, Kirby, Journ. Liirn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 525(1896) .

var . minor. Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat, Genova (2), Vol. 20, p. 447 (1900).

2. A. setiger, Verhoeff, Arch. f. Naturg. p. 117 (igo(.).

3. A. martensi, Verhoeff, ibidem, p. 117 (1904).

4. A. lombokianum, Verhoeff, ibidem, p. 117 {1904). — Pl. 2, Fig. 9. Lombok.

5. A. celebense, Burr, Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 332 (1911). Celebes.

2. Genus GONOLABIDURA, Zacher

Gonolabidura. Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 28 (1910).

Characters. — Resembles preceding, but elytra and wings totally absent.

Type of the genus. — G. volzi, Zacher.

Geographical distribution of species. — Sumatra.

I . G. piligera, Bormans, Ann. AI us. Stor. Nat. Genova (2 ),V ol. 20,p. 453(1900). Sumatra.

? C. volzi, Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 28 (1910). Sumatra.

3. Genus ALLOSTHETELLA, Zacher

Allosthetella. Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 3o (igio).

Characters. — Resembles Allostethus, but smaller : Antennas with from eleven to eighteen

segments; lobe of metasternum pointed; trochanters unite directly to the coxae with no connecting

membrane; metaparameres produced to a very fine, feebly chitinised point; virga twice bent, the

second bend shorter and stronger than the first.

Type of the genus. — A. malayana, Zacher.

Geographical distribution of species. — Malay Archipelago.

1. A. malayana, Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 3o (1910). Sumatra.

2. A. nitens, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 367 (1911). Malay Archipelago.

3. A. doriae, Dubrony, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 14, p. 379 (1879). Borneo.

— Pl. 2, Fig. 10.

Psalis guttata, Bormans, ibidem (2), Vol. 20, p. 448 (1900).

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S U B F A M . E S P H A L M E N I N /E , BuRR

Esphalmeninse, Burr. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 3, p. 25o (igog).

Gonolabis. Burr (part.). Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 44, p. 48 (1900).

Gonolabidae. \'erhoeff (part.), Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Er. Berlin. p. 7 (igoi).

Characters. - Apterous. Prosternum stronglv narrowed posteriorlv.

KEY TO TPIE GENERA

I. Abdomen strongly dilated posteriorly in ihe male. Pygidiunt vertical . i. Genus Esphai.menus, Burr.

i.i. Abdomen subparallel-sided ; Iasi dorsal segment depressed, produced

inio a process hetween the forceps 2. Genus (jOLON.^bina. Verhoeft.

I. Genus ESPHALMENUS, Burr

Esphalmenus, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. Vol. 3, p. 25i (1909).

Ch aracters. — Entireh’ apterous. Antennae with numerous (Pthirt}') segments, C5'lindrical ;

third long; fourth, fifth, and sixth much shorter, the remainder graduall}' lengthening. Elead smooth.

Pronotum rectangular. Abdomen (^f depressed, narrow at the base, then strongty dilated towards the

apex, which is several times wider than the base; in 9 parallel and less depressed. Last dorsal segment

veiy broad, posterior margin straight; in 9 narrow and sloping. Pygidium vertical, fused with

dorsal segment, but the junction marked by a sharp angle, almost acute. Pygidium 9 narrow. Eorceps

with the branches stout, very remote at the base, trigonal. tapering and strongly arcuate ; in 9 straight,

tapering and subcontiguous.

Type of the genus. — E. lativentris, Philippi.

Geographical distnibution of species. — South America, South Africa.

1. E. laiiventris, Philippi. Zeitschr. Ges. Naturwiss. Vol. ii, p. 217 (i863). Chili.

— Pl. 2, Fig. 13.

2. E. silvestrii, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 17. No. 418 Patagonia.

p. 4 (1902).

3. E. camposi, Borelli. ibidem, Vol. 22, No. 552 (1907). Ecuador.

4. E . peringueyi, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20 South Africa.

p. 45i (1900). — Pl. 2, Fig. 12.

5. E. inca, Burr, .Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 272(1903). Peru.

2. Genus GONOLABINA, Verhoeff

Gonolabina. Verhoeff, .Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Er. Berlin, p. 8 (1901).

Characters. — Apterous. Last segment of abdomen flattened and fused with the pygidium to

form an anal process between the forceps. Prosternum narrowed posteriorly. Abdomen of the male

feebly dilated in the middle.

Type of the genus. — G. hihlgatzi, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — South America.

I. G. hihlgatzi, Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Er. Berlin, p. 8 (1901). Chili.

^ Pl. 2, Figs. II, Na.

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SuBFAM. PSALIN/E, Burr

Psalinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 325 (1909).

Anisolabidae. Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, p. 9 ( 1901) ; Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3().

p. 368 ( 191 1 ).

Characters. — Build stout. Antennae multisegmentate ; segments 4, 5 and 6 short. Prosternum

subparallel. Mesosternum rounded posteriorly. Metasternum truncate posteriorly or produced to a

prominent rounded lobe. Elytra and wings fully developed, rudimentary or absent. Legs stout and

short. Abdomen feebly dilated about the middle or at the apex. Forceps with branches trigonal, robust,

geiiei illy sul)C()ntiguous, sometimes asymmetrical, rarely toothed.

.Mote. — Considerable confusion exists in this group. Zacher ranks it as a family and bases his

classification upon the genitalia of the male; he divides it inio two subfamilies, the Psalinae and Aniso-

labinae, and creates a number of new genera, with several new species, based upon these organs. It is

not yet possible to fuse the two Systems, and accordingly they are given separately. As Zacher’s genera

cannot be included into our table, they are given separately. It is probable that the final classification

will be a modified coinliination of these two.

A. Classification upon external characters only

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Meso- anci metasternum produced into a prominent rounded lobe.

2. Totally apterous i. Genus Titanolabis, Burr.

2.2. Rudimentary elytra present 2. Genus Homceoi.akis, Borelli.

i.i. Metasternum truncate f^osterwrly .

2. Abdomen graduallv dilated from base to apex [forceps remote,

apterous) 3. Genus Gonolabis, Buri'.

2.2. Abdomen feebly dilated beyond 7niddle, and a little narrowed apically.

3. Elytra entirely wanting 4. Genus Anisolabis, Fieber,

3.3. Elytra present, entire or rudimentarv .

4. Elytra midimentary , not free 5. Genus Euborei.ija, Burr.

4.4. Elytra per fect .

5. Antennae with from seventeen to twenty-two segments ... 6. Genus Psalis, .Serville.

5.5. Antennae with froin twentv to thtrty segments 7. Genus Eabidurodes, Bormans.

I. Genus TITANOLABIS, Burr

Titanolabis. Buir, Trans. Ent. Soc. Eond. p. 168 (1910).

Characters. — Build very stout, and size great. Legs short and broad. Metasternum produced

posteriorly into a rounded lobe; otherwise agrees with Anisolabis.

Type of the genus. — T. colossea, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — Australia; Bunna (?).

I. T. colossea, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit.Vol.25, p. 286 (1864). — Pl . 2, Fig. 16. Australia; PBurma.

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2. Genus HOMCEOLABIS, Borelli

Homoeolabis Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Tonno, Vol. 26, No. 640, p. 1 (igir).

Characters. — Agrees with Eiiboi dlia ; differs only in the meso- and metasterpum, vvhich are

not truncate, but produced to a rounded lobe. Differs froin Titanolabis in the presence of rudimentary

el3’tra.

Type of the genus. — H . maindroni, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Ceylon and Southern India.

I. H. maindroni, Borelli, Bull. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino. Vol. 26, No. 640, Ceylon and Southern India,

p. 2 (igii). — Pl. 2, Figs. I 5, I 5a.

3. Genus GONOLABIS, Burr

Gonolabis. Burr, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 44, p. 48 (1900).

Characters. — Entirely apterous. Antennai with less than twenty segmen ts, third segment

cylindrical, fourth and fifth globular, the rest longer, subpiriform. Head smooth. Pronotum square, as

broad as the head or broader. Sternal plates as in Anisolabis. Elytra entirely wanting. Femora rather

thick; tibiae and tarsi compressed, the latter verj' slender; second segment very short. Abdomen in

the narrow at the base, graduall^' broadened, attaining the greatest width at the apex. Last dorsal

segment of the broad and rectangular; of the 9 broad, but narrowed posterioily. Forceps of the

stout, remote at base, arcuate strongly; of the 9 conical, contiguous, straight.

Type of the genus. — G.javana, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental and Australian Regions, East Africa,

Mexico.

1. G. kirbyi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (6), A'ol. 20, p. 3ii (1897).

2. G. electa, Burr, Fauna Brit. India. Derm. p. 79, f. 21 (1910).

3. G. sumatrana, Bormans. Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20,

p. 452 (1900).

4. G. oblita, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 172 (1910).

5. G. javana. Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27, p. 63, pl. 2, f. 4 (i883).

— Pl. 2, Figs. 14, I 4a.

6. G. michaelseni, Burr. Fauna S.W. Austral. Derm. p.73, pl. i, f. 4 (1908).

var. dentata. Burr, ibidem, p. 73, pl. i, f. i (igoS).

7. G. picea, Borelli. Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 22, No. 672,

p. I (1907).

8. G. woodwardi, Burr, Fauna S. W. Austral. Derm. p. 76, pl. i, f. i

(1908) (vars. to Eitlabis and Mongolabis).

9. G. brunnevi, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 291 (1864).

G. verhoeffi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 487 (igoSj.

10. G. azteca, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 23, p. 226 (1862).

11. G. pacifica, Erichson, Arch. f. Naturg. Vol. 8, p. 247 (1842).

12. G. kiikeniali, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 383 (1911) (? = oblita).

Java.

Ceylon, Java.

Sumatra.

Java.

Java.

West Australia.

East Africa.

WTst Australia.

Australia.

Mexico.

Australia.

Malay Archipelago.

4. Genus ANISOLABIS, Fieber

Anisolabis. Fieber, Lotos, Vol. 3, p. 267 (i853).

Forcineila. Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 23, p. 226(1862).

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Characters. — Body convex, rather elongate, generally stout. Head convex, longer than broad.

Antennse with from fifteen to twenty-five segments, formed as in Psalis, but the form and size varies

within certain limits. Pronotum rectangular, almost or quite square; mesonotum transverse; metanotum

with posterior border sinuate. Elytra entirely absent. Legs rather short, wide. Sternal plates rather

narrow, longer than broad. Metasternum somewhat produced between posterior coxae; the lobe generally

truncate at the apex. Mesosternum rounded posteriorly. Abdomen depressed, rather broad, attaining

its greatest breadth at about two-thirds of its length; lateral tubercles sometimes distinet, sometimes

obsolete. The sides of the sixth and seventh segments of the male are convex, often produced into a

shaip point, striate, rugulose or even carinate; this feature is present on a feebler scale in the female.

Last dorsal segment in the ample, subrectangular, but broader than long, less broad than the

preceding segments; in the 9 similar, but somewhat narrower. Penultin)ate ventral segment of (^f

ovate, or roundly triangular; broader m the 9- Branches of forceps in the cf of two types : 1° conti-

guous or subcontiguous, stout, nearly straight, tapering, or 2° remote, straight at first and strongly and

abruptly bent inv/ards, the right branch often more strongly than the left. In the 9 Ihe branches are

contiguous, straight, stout. tapering.

Type of the genus. — A. maritima, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Cosmopolitan.

1. A. caeca, Borelli. Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino. No. 418, p. 3 (1902).

2. A. perkinsi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 176 (1910).

3. A. vosseleri, Burr, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol 52, p. 2o3 (1908) (to Logi-

colabis).

4. A. xenia, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 517(1891).

5. A. occidentalis, Kirby, ibidem, Vol. 25, p. 525, pl. 20, f. 5 (1896).

6. A. incerta, Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Fdist. (7), Vol. ii,

p. 234 (1903) (? = n. 9).

7. A. marginalis, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 288 (1864).

8. A. etevononia, Borelli, Boli. Lab. Zool. Portici. Vol. 3, p. 3i5 (1909).

9. A. festae, Borelli. Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 495, p. 3 (1904)

(probabty a pale form of No. 6).

10. A. tellinii, Borrelli, Boli. Soc. Ent. Ital. Vol. 39, p. 6 (1908).

11. A maiiritanica, Lucas, Expior. Alger. Vol. 3, p. 4, pl. i, f. i (1846).

12. A. laeta, Gerstacker, Arch. f. Naturg. Vol. 35, p. 221 (1869).

13. A. compressa, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino. No. 558, p. 3

(1907).

14. A. annulipes, Lucas, Ann. Soc. Ent. Er. (2), Vol. 5. Bull. p. 84 (1847).

A. hormansi, Scudder, Bull. Mus. Harvrad, Vol. 25, p. 5, pl. i, f. i (i«93).

A. antoni, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 289 (1864).

A. antennata, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. Siy (1891).

A. annidicornis, Blanchard, in Gay, Hist. Nat Chile, Zool. Vol. 6, p. 10

(i85i).

F. variicornis, Smith, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (4), Vol. 17, p. 450 (1876).

15. A. aporonoma,P>ore\\\, Boli. Lab. Zool. Portici, Vol. 3, p. 347 (1909)

(perhaps No. i5).

16. A. maxima, Brulle, Hist. Nat. Canar. Vol. 2 (2). Ent. p. 74(1838).

A. major, Brulle, ibidem, p. 74 (i838).

17. Z. OTarfhwtrt, Borelli (apud Gene), Monogr.Forf.p.9(i 852). — PI.3,Fig.6.

i'^. A. felix, Burr, in Sjostedfs Kilimandjaro, Orth. p. 17, pl. 4, f. 4 ( 1907).

ig. A. infelix, Burr, ibidem, p. 6 (1907).

20. A. dubronii, Kirby, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 68 (1903).

21. A. kudagae, Burr, Journ. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. p 320, pl.B, f.6(i90i).

A. littorea,^Nhiie. Zool. Voy. «Erebus and Terror », Ins. p. 24, pl. 6.

f. 4 (1846).

Argentina.

Sandwich Islands.

East Africa.

Norfolk Island.

West Australia.

Ecuador.

Japan.

Hawaii.

Ecuador.

Erit rea.

Algeria, Morocco.

East Africa.

East Africa.

Cosmopolitan.

Bermuda.

Hawaii.

Canar}^ Islands.

Cosmopolitan.

East Africa.

Nyassa.

Burma.

Ceylon.

New Zealand.

22.

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23. A. gaudens, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 291 (1904).

24. A. spectabilis. Philippi, Zeitschr. f. Naturw. Vol. 21, p. 218 (i863).

20. A. pectoralis, Eschscholtz, Entoinogr. Yol i, p. 82 (1822).

26. A. angulifera, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 294(1864).

.4. pluto, Rehn, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 29, p. 5o6, f. 4 {1905).

27. A. rufescens, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 517,

pl. 12, f. 10 (i8qi).

28. A. albovittala, Bun, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 291(1904).

29. A. ? advena, Meinert, Naturh. Tidskr. (3), Vol. 5, p. 2'jg (i863).

30. A. ? peregrina, Mjoberg, Ant. Tidskr. Vol. 25, p. i3i (1904).

31. A. hottentotta, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. V^ol. 28, p. 344 (1867). — PL 3,

Fig. 5.

32. A . gestri, Borelli, .Vnn. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 3, p. 355 (1907).

33. Z. westralica, nov. nom. i).

34. A. atra, Borelli. Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 3, p 36i (1907).

35. A. isoniorpha, Borelli, ibidem, p. 362 (1907).

36. A. tumida. Borelli, ibidem, p. 364 (1907).

37. A. subarmata, Kirby, Christmas Isi. Monogr. p. 144, pl. 12, f. 7 (1908).

38. A. ? taurica. Eischer von Waldheim, Hor. Soc. Ent. Ross. Vol. 4,

p. 47 (1846).

39. A. tblanchardi, Le Ciuillou, Rev. Zool. Vol. 4, p. 292 (1841).

40. A. verhoeffi, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb p. 374 (1911).

41. A. fallax, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc Vol. i, p. 94,

f. 4 (1905).

42. A. piceus, Shiraki, ibidem, p. 94 (1905).

43. A. owenii, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 8, p. 89 (1911).

44. A. turgida, Burr, ibidem, p. 41 (1911).

45. A. vicina, Burr, ibidem, p. 42 (1911).

46. A. aethiopica. Burr, ibidem, p. 44(1911).

47. A. kristenseni, Burr, ibidem, p. 46 (1911).

India.

Chili.

Kamtschatka.

West Africa.

North Africa.

Madagascar.

?

Brazil.

South Africa.

West Africa.

West Australia.

West Africa.

W'est Africa.

West Africa.

Christmas Island.

Crimea.

Polynesia.

Bismarck Archipelago.

Formosa.

Formosa.

West Africa.

West Africa.

A byssi n ia.

Abyssinia.

Abyssinia.

5. Genus EUBORELLIA, Burr

Euborellia. Burr, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 38, p. 448, note (1910).

Borellia. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 325 (1909) (nec Borellia, Rehn, 1896).

Characters. — Agrees generally with Anisolabis, in which genus it was formerly included. It is

distinguished by the possession of rudimentary elytra, which are never free, but attached to the

mesonotum.

Type of the genus. — E. moesta. Gene.

Geographical distribution of species. — Ali Regions.

1. E. janeirensis, Dolirn 2), Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 285 (1864). Brazil.

E. ambigua, Borelli. Bol. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 21, No. 53i Costa Rica,

p. 3 (1906).

2. E. andreinii, Borelli, Boli. Soc. Ent. Ital. Vol. 39, p. 4 (1908). Eritrea.

3. E. greeni, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 4, p. 257 (1899). Ceylon.

4. E. peruviana, Bormans, Acta Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. Vol. 9, p. 5o5 ( 1 880). Peru.

— Pl. 3, Fig. 3.

1) Anisolabis westralica., nov. nom., for the species recorded and figured under the name oi Anisolabis brnnneri Dohrn, by Burr in Die

Fauna Sud- West Australiens, « Ergebnisse der Hamburger siidwest-australischen Forschungsreise igoS », Bd. 2, Lief. 5, p. 71, pl. i, f. 6 (Jena, 1908).

The true A . brttnneri of Dohrn is a Gonolabis,, q. v. -

2) Probably removable to Psalis, and perhaps identical with Psalts scudderi, Bormans, q. v.

FAM. LABIDURID^

3i

5. E. armata, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 21, No. 53i,

p. 6 (1906). — Pl. 3, Fig. 4.

6. E. tasmanica, Bormans, Bull. Soc. Ent. Belg. p. 69, f. (1880).

7. E. moesta. Gene (apud Serville), Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 28 (1839).

Forficula hispanica, Herrich-Schaffer, Nomencl. Ent. Vol. 7, p. 3o (1840).

var. anelytrata, Verhoeff (apud Zacher), Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 38o (igii).

8. E. annandalei, Burr, Journ. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal (W. S ), Vol 2.

p. 389 (1906).

g. E. minuta, Caudell, Journ. New York Ent. Soc. Vol. i5, p. 168 (1907)

(probably = No. 10).

10. E. stali, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 286 (1864).

11. E. feae, Borelli, Ann. Mus Stor. Nat Genova (3), Vol 3, p. 355 (1907).

12. E. pallifies, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. i, p. g3,

f. 3 (igo5).

r3. E. penicillata, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 26, No. 640

p. 3 (1911).

Costa Rica.

Tasmania.

South Europe.

India.

Costa Rica.

Oriental Region and Mada-

West Africa. [gascar.

Formosa. '

S. India, Ceylon.

6. Genus PSALIS, Serville

Psalis. Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. Vol. 22, p. 34 (i83i).

Carcinophora. Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 291 (1876).

Characters. — Body stout; antennae with from twelve to tvventy-two segments; basal segment

very long and conical ; third segment cylindrical, half as long as the first ; third and fourth short, no longer

than broad ; fifth a little longer; sixth and others gradually lengthened, the sixth nearly as long as the

third. The segments are usually nearly cylindrical, but in some species they are sub-clavate. Head

convex, smooth and shining. Pronotum nearly as broad as the head, subquadrate, widened somewhat

posteriorly (especially in Old World species); posterior margin convex. Mesosternum convex; meta-

sternum with the lobe produced between posterior coxae, truncate. Elytra and wings smooth, well

developed, the former with no carina. Legs rather short, stout. Abdomen broad and depressed, last

dorsal segment quadrate in both sexes ; sides of the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth segments acute;

no glandular folds in adults. Penultimate ventral segment of the cf broad, obtuse, rounded ; in the

9 roundly triangular; pygidium indistinct. Forceps with branches conical, stout, subcontiguous,

gently curved in the ; contiguous in the 9 ■

Type of the genus, — P. aniericana, Palisot de Beauvois.

Geognaphical distribution of species. — Tropics of Old and New World

1. P. festiva, Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 182 (1910).

2. P. perchevon, Guerin, Gen. Ins. Vol. 6, No. 4, pl. 7 (i838).

? P. pulchra, Rehn, Proc. Acad. Nat. Sc. Philad. p. 3o3 (igoS).

Labia pictipennis, Bruner, Journ. New York Ent. Soc. Vol. 14, p. i38 (1906).

3. P.gagatina, Klug (apud Burmeister), Handb. Ent. Vol. 2, p. 753. —

Pl. 3, Fig. 8.

Chelidura Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 12, p.344 (1869).

Pr«/wco/OT»6/a/ia,Bormans,Ann.Soc.Ent.Belg.Vol.27,p.6i,pl.2,f. 2(i883).

Apterygida buscki, Rehn, Trans. Amer. Soc. Ent. Vol. 29, p. 129 (1903).

4. P. nigra, Caudell, Journ. New York Ent. Soc. Vol. i5, p. 167(1907).

5. P. femoralis, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit Vol. 24, p. 32 i (i863).

6. P. scudderi, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20, p. 449

(1900).

7. P. castetsi, Bormans (apud Bolivar), Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. Vol. 66, p. 284

(1897).

Brazil.

South and Central America ,

Trinidad.

Trinidad.

South and Central America,

West Indies.

West Indies.

Ceylon, Burma.

Paragua}', Peru.

'frichinopoly.

8. P. dohrni, Kirby, Journ. Linn.Soc, Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 5o8 (1891).

Carcinophora oaeruUipennis, Bormans, Tierreich, Forf. p. 40(1900).

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9. P. Ufroyi. Burr Fauna Brit. India, Denn. p. 77, f. 20 (1910).

10. P. rosenbergi. Burr, Anu. Mag. Nat. Hisl. (7), \'ol. 4, p. 253 (1899).

ir. P. debilis, ISurr, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 7, p. 202 (1908).

12. P. ivaddyi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 290 (1904).

r3. P. cincticollis , Gerstacker, Mitth. Ver. Vorpomm, Vol. 14, p. 44 (i883).

— Pl. 3, Fig. 7.

p. picina, Kirby, Joiirn. Linn. Soc. Lond. Vol. 23, p. 576 (1891).

? Forficula rufescens. Palisot de Beauvois, Ins. Afr. Amer. Orth. p. 35, pl. i.

f. 2 (i8i5).

14. P. americana, Palisot de Beauvois, ibidem, p. i65, pl. 14, f. i (1817).

Forficula procera, Burmeister, Handb. Ent. Vol. 2, p. 753 (i838).

? Forficesila elegans, Stal, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 348 (i855).

Forficula distincta, Guerin & Meneville. in Ramon, Hist. Cuba, Ins. Vol. 7,

p. i36, pl. 12, f. I (i856'.

15. P. burri, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 20, No. 5 16,

p. 2, fig. (1905).

16. P. plebeja, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. \M1. 24. p. 322 (i863).

17. P. fusca, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 470, p. i (1904).

India.

Ecuador.

East Africa.

Martinique.

West Africa.

South and Central America.

Paraguay.

Java.

Ecuador.

7. Genus LABIDURODES, Dubrony

Labidurodes Dubrony, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Cenova, \M1. 14, p. 355 (1879).

Characters. — Differs from Psalis in having from twenty to thirty segments in the antennae,

and in having vvell developed glandular folds at the sides of the second and third abdominal segments

in adult specimens.

Type ofthe genus. — L. robustus, Dubrony.

Geographical distribution of species. — New Guinea and Burma, Madagascar.

1. L. Dubrony, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. (fenova, Vol. 14, p. 355 ( 1879).

2. L. nitidus, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 290 (1904).

3. L. coloratus, Burr, Nova Guinea, Vol. 5. Derm. p. 9 (1906).

4. L. 1 nigritiis, Shiraki. Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. i, p. 92,

f. I (1905).

5. L. ? formosaniis, Shiraki, ibidem, p. 92 (1905).

6. L. ? okinawaiensis, Shiraki, ibidem, Vol. i, Pt. 2, p. 7 (1905-06).

7. L. ? singularis, Shiraki, ibidem, p. 8 (1905-06).

Note. — The first five of the above genera are not seriously modified by Zacher, except in the

cases of the removal of certain species of Gonolabis and Anisolabis to his new genera.

His arrangement and his genera are as follows :

B. Classification based upon genitalia of male (after Zacher)

KEY TO THE GENERA

I . Virga present.

2. Meso- and metastermim truncate; elytra always, wings usually

fiilly developed i. Genus Psalis, Serville.

2.2. Meso- and metasternum produced posteriorly to roundtd lobes ;

wings absent ; elytra abseiit or riidimentary .

3. Elytra present as small lateral flaps. Size small or medium . 2. Genus Homceolabis, Borelli.

3.3. Elytra absent. Size very great 3. Genus Titanolabis, Burr.

New Guinea, Burma.

Madagascar.

New Guinea.

Formosa.

Formosa.

Formosa.

Formosa.

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I

I. Virga absent.

2. Elytra free, but abbreviated ; scniellum on mesonotum ; mela-

notam truncate

2.2. Elytra abortive or absent ; no scut ellum ; mesonotum concave.

3. Metaparameres long and narroiv, quite ihree times as long

as wide.

4. Apex of metaparameres rounded.

5. Praeputial sack with no chitin, but sometimes toothed .

5.5. Praeputial sack partly chitinised, but never toothed .

4.4. Metaparameres apically pointed

3.3. Metaparameres hardly longer than broad.

4. Metaparameres iiearly double as broad as proparameres,

triangular, and exteriorly dilated

4.4. Metaparameres hardly broader than the proparameres .

scarcely dilated .

5. Praeputial sack chitinised.

6. Praeputial sack toothed, rudimentary ; elytra normally

' present ; abdomen subparallel

6.6. Praeputial sack not toothed; elytra entirely absent;

abdomen dilated towards the apex ....

5.5. Praeputial sack not chitinised.

6. Proparameres with broad chitinised piate [meiapara-

meres semicircular, the outer margin regularly

curved)

6.6. Proparameres with no chitinised piate.

7. Praeputial sack toothed

7.7. Praeputial sack not toothed

4. Genus Cakci\ophora, Scudder.

5. Genus Anisolabis, Fieber (s. str.).

6. Genus Logicolabis, Zacher.

7. Genus Eulabis, Zacher.

8. Genus Anisolabei.la, Zacher.

g. Genus Euborellia, Burr.

IO. Genus Gonolabis, Burr.

11. Genus FIorridolabis, Zacher.

12. Genus Mongolabis, Zacher.

13. Genus (jelotolabis, Zacher.

8. Genus LOGICOLABIS, Zacher

Logicolabis. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 376 (igii).

Cha racters. — ■ Generally resembles Anisolabis; pygidium fused with tenth dorsal segment;

metaparameres very long and narrow, almost parallel-sided, rounded apically; praeputial sack with an

S-bent incrassation ; supra anal piate somewhat concave anteriorly.

Type of the genus. — Anisolabis vosseleri, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species — Africa.

I. L. Caesarea, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 377 (1911) (also Anisolabis East Africa.

vosseleri, Buir, q. v.. the type of the genus).

9. Genus EULABIS, Zacher

Eulabis. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 377 (1911).

Characters. — Resembles Gonolabis ; characterised by the form of the metaparameres which is

at least twice, often from four to five times, as long as broad and apically pointed.

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Type of the genus. — Gonolahis ■Ljoodwardi. Burr, var. dentata, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Australia and Suiinam.

1. E. saramaccensis, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p.378 (1911). Surinam.

2. E. polita, Zacher, ibidem, p. 376, f. Z' (1911) (no description nor ?

locality given).

3. E. [Gonolalis tvoodwardi Burr, var.) dentata, Burr, Fauna S. W. Austral. West Australia.

Derm. pl. 75, pl. i, f. i (1908).

10. Genus ANISOLABELLA, Zacher

Anisolabella. Zacher, Zool. Jarhb. Vol. 3o, p. 378 (1911).

Characters. — Antennae segments short and spindle-shaped ; pygidium fused with last dorsal

segment; metaparaineres one and two-thirds times as broad as the proparameres, in the form of a

triangle with the angles themselves rounded, the external angles dilated beyond the margin of the

proparamere; inner side feebly curved basally. but more strongly so near the apex; outer margin regu-

larly curved, convex.

Type of the genus. — A. b rauey i, ZaLchev .

Geographical distribution of species. — Africa.

I. A. braiteri, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 379 (1911). North East Africa.

11. Genus HORRIDOLABIS, Zacher

Ho rridolabis. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 384 (1911).

Characters. — Vetaparameres hardly longer than broad, narrow at the base; proparameres

with a broad chitinised piate; praeputial sack with no thickening nor teeth.

Type of the genus. — H . paradoxnra, Zacher.

Geographical distribution of species. — Africa.

I. H. paradoxiira, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 20, p. 884, ff. L-, M- (1911). British East Africa.

12. Genus MONGOLABIS, Zacher

Mongolabis Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 373 (1911).

Characters. — Resembles Gonolabis; differs in the genitalia; praeputial sack toothed; meta-

paramere approximately triangular, upper margin nearly straight or gently sinuate.

Type of the genus. — Gonolabis woodwardi, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Australia.

1. M. tuoodwardi, Burr, Fauna S. W. Austral. Derm. p. 75, pl. i (1908). West Australia.

2. M. forcipata, Burr, ibidem, p. ']5 (1908) (v. Gonolabis woodwardi, Burr, West Australia.

ibidem, p. 75).

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13. Genus GELOTOLABIS, Zacher

Geiotolabis, Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 385 (igii).

Characters. — Eyes very small, only separated by twice their diameter from hinder border of

the head; pronotum a little broader than long, feebly dilated post riorly. Abdomen dilated about the

middle; forceps asymmetrical, strongly bowed; praeputial sack with no teeth.

Type of the genus. — G. biivri, Zacher.

Geographical distribution of species. — Africa.

I. G. burri, Zacher, Zool. fahrb. Vol. 3o, p. 386, ff. P- O- (igii). North Eastern Africa.

SUBFAM. LABIDURIN>E, BuRR

Labidurinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 325 (igog).

Characters. — Body not depressed; build generally stout; antennae multisegmentate;

segments 4, 5 and 6 short; prosternam subparallel, constricted posteriorly; meso- and metasternum

truncate posteriorly; elytra free, usually carinate; legs usualh' long and slender; tarsilong; abdomen

parallel-sided ; forceps generally remote and elongate in the male.

Geographical distribution of species. — General.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Legs relatively short ; posterior femora not longer than pronotum; posterior

tarsi ivith segments i and 3 about equally long, together not longer than

the pronotum

i.i. Legs long; posterior femora and tarsi each longer than pronotum ; first

segment of posterior tarsi longer than the third.

2. Pronotum generally widened posteriorly , longer than broad ; scutelliim

not exhosed ; elytra perfect ; posterior femora about one and a half

times as long as pronotum.

3. Abdomen with sides smooth

3.3. Abdomen with spines, crests or tuber cies at the sides ....

2.2. Pronotum squar e and small ; elytra abbreviated, exposing a scutellum , or

else well developed; posterior femora three times as long as pronotum.

I. Genus NALA, Zacher

Naia. Zacher, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 29 (1910).

Paralabidura, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 184 (1910).

Characters. — Small or medium sized insects. Legs and tarsi short, in the posterior legs

neither femora nor tarsi longer than the pronotum, the first and third segments about equally long.

Otherwise agrees with Labidura.

Type of the genus. — N. lividipes, Dufour.

1. Genus Nala, Zacher

2. Genus Labidura, Leach.

3. Genus Forcipula, Bolivar.

4. Genus Tomopygia, Burr.

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Geographica! distributiori of species. — OUl World,

r. N .figinii, Burr, Bull. Soc. Ent. Ital. Vol. 6o, p. 176 (1908). — Pl. 3, Eritrea.

Fig. II.

2. N. nepalensis, Burr, Rec. Ind. Mus. Vol. i, p. 208(1907). Xepal.

3. N. teniiicoriiis, Bormans, Ann. Mus. -Stor. N^at. Genova (2), Vol. 20, Sumatra, New Guinea.

p. 446 (1910).

4. N. lividipes, Dufour, Aun. Sc. Nat. Vol. i3, p. 340 (1828). — Pl. 3, South Europe, Asie, Africa.

Fig. I 0.

Forficula castanea and F. meridionalis^ Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 26 ( iSSg).

? Forficula pallipes, Dufour (nec Fabricius), Ann. Gen. Sc. Phys. Vol. 6,

p. 3i6, pl. 96. f. 7 (1820).

Forficesila vicina, Lucas, Expior. Alger. Vol. 3, Ins. p, 5, pl. i, f. 2 (1846).

Lahidura inconspicua, Kirby, in Distanfs Ins. Transvaal, Orth. p. i3. pl. i,

f. I ( 1900).

Ecbinosoma ? obscurum. Kirby. ibidem, p. 12, pl. i, f. 2 (1900).

2. Genus LABIDURA, Leach

Labidura. Leach, Edinbourgh Eucycl. Vol. 9, p. 48 (i8i5).

Demogorgon. Kirby, Journ. I.inn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 5i3 (1891).

Forficesila. Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. \’ol. 12, p. 32 (i83i).

Characters. — Body rather elongate and depressed. Antennae with from twent}' to thirty-six

seginents; third segment nearly as long as the first, the fourth and fifth short, as long as the second;

sixth to ninth each a trifle longer, ali c3-lindrical ; the remainder gradually lengthening, but even the

apical segment is barel}’ as long as the third. Pronotum more or less quadrate. Elytra always well

developed, with a carina usuallv well-developed, but sometimes obsolete before reaching the posterior

margin. Wings well developed or rudimentar}". Scutellum concealed. Prosternum constricted before

the posterior margin, which is truncate. Mesosternum quadrate, truncate posteriorly. Metasternum not

produced be\'ond the posterior coxae, truncate. Legs rather long. slender; first tarsal segment long and

c^dindrical, longer than the second and third united. .Vbdomen elongate, rather depressed, with no

lateral tubercles or spines. l.ast dorsal segment of large, subquadrate; narrower in the 9- Penulti-

mate ventral segment of narrowed, subtruncate at the apex; in the 9 bluntly triangular. P3'gidium

concealed. Forceps of cf with branches remote at base. elongate, rather slender, variously armed ; in

the 9 subcontiguous, straight.

Type of the genus. — L. riparia, Pallas.

Geographica! distributior of species. — Cosmopolitan.

No'1'e. — The speci fic rank of the folio wing is purely a question of individual judgement. Some

of the forms are so well marked that they are decided geographical races, and appear to be restricted to

definite areas; others are found ali over the world. .Some authorities recognise many as distinet species,

others regard them all as mutations and variations of a single species.

I. L. riparia. Pallas. Reise Russ. Vol. 2, Anhang, p. 727 (1773). — Pl. 8, Cosmopolitan,

Fig. 22.

Forficula bilineata, Herbst, Arch. Insektengesch. Vol. 7-8, p. io3 11786).

Forficula maxima. Villers, Linn. Ent. Vol. i, p. 427 (1780).

Forficula gigantea, Fabricius, Ent. Syst. Vol. 2. p. i (1793).

Psalis morbida, Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. Vol. 22, p. 35 (i83i;.

L. distincta, Rodzianko, Wieii. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 16, p. i53 (1897).

L. dnbronii. Borg, Arkiv f. Zool. Vol./ i, p. 565 (1904).

L karschi. Borg. ibidem, p. 565 (1905).

L. mungolica, Eehn, Proc. U. S. Nat. INIus. Vol. 29, p. 5o3, f. 2 (igoS).

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Demogoygon lotigip/miis , Borelli, liol. Mus Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 479,

p. 4(1904).

Forficula Jierculeana, Fabricius. Fnt. Syst. Suppi, p. i85 (? 1798).

Forficesila bivittata, Klug lapud Banneister),Handb.Fnt.Vol.2,p 751 ( i838),

Forficesila terminalis, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 25 (1839).

Forficula bicolor and F . fischeri. Motschulsky (apud Fischer von Waldheim).

Hor. Soc. EnI. Ross. Vol. 4, pp. 42, 354 (1846).

Tomopygia sineusis, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 288 (1904).

Forficesila affinis, Guerin & Meneville. in Kamon, Hist. Cuba, Ins. Vol. 7,

p. 137 (i856).

Forficula amurensis, Motschulsk}', Bull . Soc. Nat. Moscou, Vol. 32 (2),

p. 499 ( 1859).

L. auditor. Scudder, Proc. Boston,Soc.Nat.Hist.Vol.28,p.252 (1878).

L. clarki. Kirby. Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 5i2 (1S91 ).

Forficula pallipes, Fabricius, Syst. Ent p. 270 (1775).

L. granulosa, Kirby, ibidem, p. 5ii (1891).

Forficula niarginella . Costa, Atti Accad. Bourbon, Vol. 4, p. 5o (1839).

Forficesila suturalis, Burmeister, Handb. Ent. Vol. 2, p. 752 (iS38).

Apterygida huseinae,'Reh.n,Proc. Acad. Nat.Sc. Philad. Vol. 53, p. 273 (1901 ).

var. inermis, Brunner, von Wattenwjd, Prod. Eur. Orth. p. 5 (1882).

var, mixta, Bolivar, Ann. Sc. Nat. Porto, Vol. 4, p. 4 (1897).

var. herculeana, Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p. 171 (1908).

var. dumonti, Azam, Bull. Soc. Ent. Fr. p. 80 (1906).

2. L. bengalcnsis, Idohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. \’ol. 24, p. 3i2 (i863).

3. L. pluvialis, Kirby, Journ. Linn . Soc. Lond. Zool. \'’ol. 23. p. 012 (i8gi).

Pl. 3, Fig. 9.

4. L. truncata, Kirby, Ann. Mag. Nat. Llist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 66 (igo3).

5. L. crenata. Obvier, Encycl. Meth. V^ol. 6, p. 467 (i7gi).

6. L. icterica, .Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth., p. 26 (i83g).

7. L. bidens. Obvier, Enc3xl. Meth, Vol. 6, p. 466 (i7gi).

8. L. erythrocephala, Fabriciirs, Ent. S5xt. Vol. 2, p. 4 (1793).

g. L. Japonica, De Haan, \'erh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt. Orth.

p. 240 (1842).

10. L. servillei, Dohrn, Stett, Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 3i6 (i863).

11. L. xanthopus, Stal, Oefv. Wt. Alrad. Forh. Vol. 12, p 348 (i855).

L. livida, Dubrony, Acta. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. Vol. 8, p. 93 (1879).

Deinorgon batesi, bicolor, adelphus, patagonicus, Kirb}^ Journ. Linn. Soc.

Lond, Zool. Vol. 23. pp 514, 5i3 (1891).

India.

New Guinea, North Aus-

tralia.

Australia.

South Africa.

India.

South America.

Old World.

Asia.

1 ndia.

South America.

3. Genus FORCIPULA, Bolivar

Fo rcipula. Bolivar, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. Vol. 66, p. 283 (1897).

Characters. — Large or medium sized insects with the general characters of Labidura, but

certain abdominal segments are furnished with spines, crests or ridges at the sides; the keels of the

elytra are present at the shoulder only, not reaching posterior margin, or almost obsolete. The forceps

of the male are long and siender. often as long as the body, undulating and often constricted in the

middle; those of the female are stouter, straight and toothed before the apex.

Type of the genus. — F. quadrispinosa, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropics of Old and New Worlds.

1. F. decolyi, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20, New Guinea, India.

p. 442 (1900). — Pl. 7, Fig. I .

2. F. ainericana, Bormans, ibidem, p. 442 (1900). — Pl. 8, Fig. I-

3. F. congo, Burr, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 44, p. 49 (1900).

4. F. gariassi, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino No. 38i,p. i (1899).

5. F. quelchi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 289 (1904).

Bolivia.

Congo.

Africa.

British Guiana.

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6. F . jacobsoni, Barr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. i, p. 47 (igo8).

7. F. irispinosa, Dohvn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 3io (i863).

Labidura morosa, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23. ]). 3i5 (Q)

(1891).

var. minor, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 93 (1910).

8. F. iarsaia, Westwood, Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. Vol. 5, p. 129 (1857).

g. F . piiguax, Kirb}’, fourn. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 5io, pl. 12,

f. I (i8gi).

10. F. qiiadrispinosa, IJohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 3ii (i863).

11. F. lurida, Dohrn, .Ann. Soc Ent. Fr. A''ol. 63, p. 283 (1897).

12. F. laalkeri, Kirby, )ourn. ,Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. -iS, p. 524, pl. 20,

f. 6 (iSg6).

4. Genus TOMOPYGIA, Burr

Tomopygia. Burr, rrans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 287 (1904).

Characters, — Related to Labidura, but tlie build is more slendei; the legs especially are long

and thin, the posterior femora being three times as long as the pronotum, vvhich is small and almost

square; the elytra are strongly abbreviated, exposing a distinet scntellum, or else perfectly developed.

Type of the genus. — T. abnormis, Bormans.

Geog naphical distribution of species. — Java.

i. T. abnormis, Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. A’ol. 27, p. 5g, pl. 2, f. i {i883). Java.

— Pl. 3, Figs. I 2, I 2a, I 2b, I 2c.

SuBFAM. P A R I S O L A B I N /E , Verhoeff

Parisolabinae. Verhoeff, .Arch. f. Xaturg. p. 120 (1904).

Characters. — Totally apterous; eyes moderately large; antenme multisegmentate; abdomen

convex, witli glandular folds on second and third segments; legs slender; tarsi long and thin; proster-

nam subparallel-sided ; mesosternum and metasternum almost rectangular; truncate posteriori}'.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Abdomen strongly dilaied and depressed ; last dorsal segment (p' narnnoed. i. (jenus Parisol.abis, Verhoeff'.

i.i. Abdomen feebly dilatcd or siibparallel; last dorsal segment scarcely

narroioed,

2. Sides of last dorsal segment qf not crested ; size small {8-11 an

Old World genus 2. Genus Pseudisolabis, Burr.

2.2. Sides of last dorsal' segment (f crested; size median {16-1S mm.);

South American genus 3. Genus Idoeopsalis, Borelli.

I. Genus PARISOLABIS, Verhoeff

Parisolabis. Verhoeff, Arch. f. Naturg. p. 119 (1904).

Caracters. — Eyes moderately large; frons smooth ; abdomen depressed and dilated; second

tarsal segment halt as long as the third; forceps of the cf remote at the base; last dorsal segment of

the (f truncate posteriorly.

Java.

North India.

North India.

Philippines.

India, Burma.

India, Burma.

South India.

Hong Kong.

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Type of the genus. — P. novae-zeelandiae, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — New Zealand.

I. P. novae-zeelandiae, Verhoeff, Arch. f. Naturg. p. 120 (1904). New Zealand.

2. Genus PSEUDISOLABIS, Burr

Pseudisolabis. Hurr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Ilist. (8). Vol. 2, p. 254 (1908).

Characters. — The whole body is firiel}' punctulate and covered with a close yellowish

pubescence. Antenna; with fifteen segments; the first long, strongly clavate; second minute, cylindrical;

third cylindrical, long, but not so long as the first; fourth minute and globular, not longer than

broad; fifth longer than fourth, a little longer than broad; the rest gradually lengthening, but none

equalling the third in length, rather thick, cylindrical, but the joints distincti}' constricted. Head not

sharply triangular, rectangular posteriorly; the occiput punctulate and pubescent; the frons smboth and

tumid; the frontal impressions obsolete. Pronotum subquadrate, the anterior and posterior margins

parallel and truncate, slightly broader posteriorly than anteriorly, and broader than long, a trifle

broader than the head; sides straight, gently diverging posteriorly. Mesonotum transverse, parallel,

with no keels. Metanotum broader than the mesonotum, the posterior margin gently sinuate. Prosternum

about double as long as broad, parallel. Mesosternum transverse, posterior maigin truncate. Meta-

sternum transverse, the posterior margin truncate. Femora rather thick, especially the anterior pair;

tibiae and tarsi slender. second segment of latter rather long and slender, about half as long as the third,

the first about as long as the second and third united. Abdomen rather depressed. gently dilated about

the apical third and ver}’ slighth' narrower at the apex itself; last dorsal segment short, transverse,

truncate posteriorly; penultimate ventral segment obtusely rounded; last ventral segment visible as

a pair of triangular lobes just protuding. F'orceps remote at the base, trigonal at the base itself,

arcuate, tapering and short, yj' ; 9 unknown.

Type of the genus. — P. unillieri, Buir.

Geographical distribution of species. — New Zealand and India.

1. P. ivalkeri, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Flist. (8), Vol. 2, p. 264 (1908). — Pl. 3, New Zealand.

Figs. 13, I 3a, I3b.

2. P. burvi, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 24, No. 6o3, Kashmir.

p. I (1909). — PF 3, Fig. 14.

3. P. tenera, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 104, f. 36 (1910). Punjab.

3. Genus IDOLOPSALIS, Borelli

Idolopsalis. Borelli, Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. Paris, p. i56 (1910).

Characters. — Generally reseinbles preceding, but larger and build much stouter; first tarsal

segment as long as second and third united, the second not half as long as the third; last dorsal segment

of cf crested at the sides; penultimate ventral segment of 1^ truncate apically; forceps cf remote,

9 contiguous.

Type of the genus. — I. riveti, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Peru.

I. /. riveti, Borelli, Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. Paris, p. 07 (1910), — Pl .7, Fig. 2. Peru.

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SUBFAM. BRACHYLABIN/E, Burr

Brachylabinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 824 (1909).

Brachylabidse. Burr, Anu. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 2, p. 247 (1908).

Isolabidse. Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, p. iig (1904).

Characters. — The famil}'’ is characterized by the total absence of organs of flight, long slender

legs and tarsi, even the second segment being elongate, triangular head, cylindrical body, tapering at

the apex, paucisegmentate antennae, long narrow prosternuin, equally broad and long meso- and

metasterna, broad and rounded penultimate ventral segment, and sinuate, concave last dorsal segment,

produccd into a short pointed lobe 011 each side; the forceps slender, cylindrical, tapering, unarmed

and arcuate.

They are all very dark brown or nearly black insects. The surface is usuali}? very densely pitted

and punctulate, and often clothed with a dense pubescence, which is rapidly rubbed off and lost in

cabinet speci mens.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Eyes sinall, aiitcrioi-.

2. RiuUmentaiy dyira piescul i. (jenus Ari. ex, Burr.

2.2. lilyira totally ahseut.

3. Mesouotum keeled 2. Genus Bk.^chyl.abis. Dohrn.

3.3. Mesoiiotiiw smooih.

4. Segments 3 io 5 of antennae relatively long, not glohnlar . 3. Genus Axtisol.aius, Burr.

4.4. Seginenls 3 io 3 short and globnlar 4. Genus Nannisoi.abis, Burr.

i.i. Eyes large, laieral.

2. Third antennal segment long, fourth not globnlar.

3. Mesouotum smooih 5. Genus Isoi^abis, Verhoeff.

3.3. Mesonotum keeled 6. Genus Metisolabis, Burr.

2.2. All antennal segments short ; fonrth globnlar.

3. Mesonotnm keeled 7. Genus Ctenisolabis, Verhoeff.

3.3. Mesonotum smooth .8. Genus Leptisoi.abis, Verhoeff.

I. Genus ARLEX, Burr

Ariex. Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. igi (igio).

Verhoeffia. Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 2, p. 248 (1908) (prmoccupied by Brolemann in

Myriapoda, igo5).

Characters. — Third antennal segment long, at least twice as long as broad; fourth longer

than broad, fifth about as long as the third. Mesonotum tumid at the shoulders, but not keeled, with

vestiges of rudimentary etytra. Ea^cs small, anterior.

Type of the genus. — A. sjbstedti, Borg.

Geographical distribution of species. — West Africa.

I. A. sjbstedti, Borg, Arkiv f. Zool. Vol. i, p. 568, pl. 26, f. 2 (1904). —

Pl. 3, Figs. I 5, I 5a.

West Africa.

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2. Genus BRACHYLABIS, Dohrn

Brachylabis. Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. i5, p. 292 (1864).

Characters. — Mesonotum keeled; antennas with third and fourth segments relatively long.

Eyes small, anterior. Legs long and slender.

Type of the genus. — B. chiltnsis, Blanchard.

Geographical distribution of species. — Strictly speaking. probably confined to South

America, but some Old World species are provisionally included here.

1 . B. chilejisis, Blanchard (apud Gay), Hist. Phys. Chile, Zool. Vol. 6, Chile.

p. 10, Orth. pl. I f. I (i85i).

Forficula testaceicovnis, Blanchard, ibidem, p. 10 (iS5i).

2. B. coriacea, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 192 (1910). — Pl. 3, Brazil.

F igs. 16, I 6a, I 6b.

3. B. scotti, Burr, ibidem, p. 193 (1910). Seychelles.

4. B. i geniculata, IMontrouzier, Ann. .Soc. Linn. Lyon (N. S.). Vol. ii, New Caledonia.

]). 222 (1864).

3. Genus ANTISOLABIS, Burr

Antisolabis. Burr, xTnn. S. Airican Mus. Vol. 10, p. 5 (191 1)

Characters, — Entirely apterous; er^es small, anterior. Mesonotum not keeled; antennae with

segments relatively long, cylindrical, not globular.

Type of the genus. — A. myrtnecoides, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — • South Africa and Australia.

!. A. mynnecoides, Burr, Ann. S. African Mus. Vol. 10, p. 5, f. 2 (1911). South Africa.

2. A. sulcatipes. Burr, ibidem, p. 6, f. 3 (1911). South Africa.

3. A. huldhausi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. ]r. ig5 (igio). Oueensland.

4. Genus NANNISOLABIS, Burr

Nannisolabis. Burr, Fauna Brit. India. Derm. p. 106 (1910).

Characters. — Small insects. Headtumid; eyes small, anterior; antennae with short segments ;

pronotum longer thanwide; mesonotum with a transverse depression surrounded by a blunt tumid

ridge. Abdomen spindle- shaped, attenuate apically, especially in the 9- Lateral tubercles of third and

fifth segments distinet; last dorsal segment sinuate and produced on each side to a small pointed lobe.

Forceps simple, arcuate and tapering.

Type of the genus, — N. ivilleyi, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Ceylon.

1. N. ivilleyi, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Uerm. p. 107, f. 78 (1910). — Ceylon.

Pl. 4, Fig. I .

2. N . philetas, Burr, Journ. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. p. 322, pl. B, f. 7 Ce}don.

{7901).

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5. Genus ISOLABIS, Verhoeff

Isolabis. Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Er. Berlin, p. ii (1902).

Characters. — Eyes large and lateral : third antennal segment twice as long as broad, fourth

longer than broad; mesonotum keeled.

Type of the genus. — I. braiui-i, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — Central Africa.

I. I. braneri, Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, p. 14 (1902). Kimpoko.

6. Genus METISOLABIS, Burr

Metisolabis. Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Denn. p. 108 (1910).

Ch aracteps. — Agrees generally with the preceding genus, but the segments of the antennae

are longer, not globular, all beyond the second being at least a little longer than broad; the eyes

are large, elliptical, and nearl}' reach the posterior angles of the head ; the mesonotum is keeled. From

the following genus it differs in the long antennal segments, agreeing in the structure of the eyes and

mesonotum.

Type of the genus. — M. vneUzkoiin, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Aladagascar, tropical Asia.

1. M. voeltzkowi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. ii, p. 249 (1908). Nossi-be.

- Pl. 4, Figs. 2, 2a, 2b, 2c,

2. M. malgacha, Burr, 'Frans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 292 (1904). Madagascar.

3. M. bifoveolata. Bolivar, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. Vol. 66, p. 280, pl. ro, f. i South India.

(1897).

4. M. caudelli, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. ii, p. 25i (1908). Burma.

7. Genus CTENiSOLABIS, Verhoeff

Ctenisolabis. Verhoeff. Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, p. ii (1902).

Characters. — This genus agrees with Metisolabis in the form of the eyes and keeled meso-

notum, but differs in the sort, almost globular, antennal segments. With N annisolabis it agrees in the

form of the antennas, but has a keeled mesonotum and lateral eyes.

Type of the genus. — C. togoensis, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — Ceylon, Africa, Central America.

1. C. togoensis, Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Nat. Fr. Berlin, p. 14 (1902). Togo.

2. C. nigra, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. zSi (1876). North Brazil.

3. C. fletcheri, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Denn. p. iio, f. 79 (1910). Ceylon.

4. C. montana, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 24, No. 61 1, Costa Rica.

p. 5 (1909). — Pl. 4, Fig. 3.

5. C. fernandezi, Borelli, ibidem, p. 4, f. 2 (1909). — Pl. 4, Fige. 4, 4a.

Costa Rica.

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8. Genus LEPTISOLABIS, Verhoeff

Leptisolabis. Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, p. 12 (1902).

Characters. — E3^es large; antennal segments short, third and fourth globular ; mesonotum

not keeled.

Type of the genus. — L. iisambai ana, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — Africa, Central America, Ceylon, Malay Archipelago.

1. L. nsambarana, Verlioeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Xaturf. b'r. Berlin, p. 14 (1902). German East Africa.

2. L. theoriae, Verhoeff, ibidem, p. 14 (1902). ' German East Africa.

3. L. punctata, Dubrony, Ann. Mus. ,Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 14, p. 357 (1879). Malay Archipelago.

4. L. howardi, Burr, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 38, p. 449 (1910). — Pl. 4, Guatemala.

Figs. 5, 5a, 5b.

SUBFAM. P L A T Y L A B I I N /E , BuRR

Paiicinse. Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 67 (igio).

Characters. — Body very strongly depressed. Antennae with from twenty to thirty segments.

Tarsi slender, third segment longer than first and second United. Forceps sickle-shaped.

I. Genus PLATYLABIA, Dohrn

Platyiabia. Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 28, p. 347 (18G7).

Palex. Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 68 (1910).

Labidophora. Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 297 (1876).

Characters. — Entire body strongl}' flattened. Antennae with nineteen or twenty segments,

the first long and subconical, second minute, third long and cylindrical, fourth globular, fifth and sixth

ovate, the latter a trifle longer, seventh cylindrical, longer. but shorter than third, the remainder

cylindrical, graduall}' lengthening. Flead smooth and depressed. Pronotum subquadrate, but convex

anteriori}'. Prosternum parallel-sided, scarcety constricted; meso- and metasterna about as broad as

long, more or less rounded, and truncate posteriorly. Elytra perfectly developed, but rather short,

rounded at the apex, feebly developed at the axillary angles, thus exposing a small scutellum ; no keel.

Wings short, but usually visible. Legs not veiy long ; femora broad and compressed ; tibise short and

slender; tarsi slender. first segment short, the third longer than first and second united. Abdomen

strongl}^ depressed; no lateral tubercles. Last dorsal segment ample, simple. Penultimate ventral

segment quadrate, triangular. Pygidium short, broad, depressed, vertical, fused with dorsal segment

and with no marked suture. Forceps remote at the base, broad, nearly straight at first, then bowed.

Type of the genus. — P. major, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

I. P wiiyor, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 28. p. 347(1867) . — PI.4, Figs. 6,6a. Burma, Pulo-Penang, Su-

P. sparattoides, Bormans, .'\nn. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20, matra, Java, Annam,

p. 469 (1900J.

SUPERFAM. PARADERMAPTERA

Paradermaptera. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 199(1902); Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 333 (1911).

Characters. — Body vepv- strongl^' depressed : elytra weak at axillaiy angle, exposing ample

scutelluni; legs compressed ; opisthomeres fused with tenth tergit (eighth in Q), forming depressed

squamopygidium ; forceps sickle-shaped ; main vein of wing with inner branch; ninth vein with

triangular; area tenth vein 4-shaped.

FAM. AFACHYID^

Apachyidae. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. (3), No. 665, p. 200 (1902); Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm.

p. 3i (1910).

Characters. — The characters of the superfamih'.

Geographical distributiori of species. — Tropical parts of Old World.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Body very strongly jiattened ; pronohtm elliptical i. Genus Apachyus, Serville.

1 .1 . Body less styongly flattened ; pronotiim neaidy square 2. Genus Dendroiketes, Burr.

I. Genus APACHYUS, Serville

Apachyus. Serville, Ann. Nat. Sc. Vol. 22, p. 35 (i83i).

Apachya. Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 54 (1839).

Characters. — Entire body remarkably flattened and depressed. Antennae long, with from

thirty to fifty segments, first segment stout and long, second minute, remainder C3dindrical or conico-

cylindrical, third long, fourth to seventh very short, the remainder gradually lengthening. Head rather

broad, triangular in front, truncate posteriori}’, sutures distinet; eyes prominent. Pronotum elliptical,

angustate anteriorly, the sides convex and constricted quite near the posterior margin, which is truncate.

Scutelluni coriaceous, acutely triangular. Elytra ample and smooth ; costal portion very narrow ;

humeral fold very faint. Wings ample and long, the coriaceous parth with a nearly obsole faint longitu-

dinalridge; the folds of the membranous part well exposed along the suture. Prosternum parallel,

widened posteriorly ; mesosternum ample, subquadrangular, truncate posteriorly, the posterior angles

rounded. Metasternum ample, posterior margin sinuate. Femora compressed, carinulate, fairly stout;

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tibiae slender; first tarsal segment short and thick, second verj- minute, third long and slender, consi-

derably longer than the first. Pulvillus present between the clavvs. Abdomen parallel-sided, very flat,

generally smooth; lateral tubercles not visible. Last dorsal segment ample in both sexes, subquadrate.

Penultimate ventral segment produced posterioiiy into a long acuminate lobe in both sexes. Last

ventral segment visible at the sides of this pointed lobe. Anal process produced between the forceps

from the last dorsal segment into a flat lobe, rounded, pentagonal or lanceolate Forceps with the

branches very similar in both sexes, flat, arcuate or incurved at an angle, without teeth.

Type of the genus. — A. depressus, Palisot de Beauvois.

Geographical distribution of the species.

Tropical Africa, Asia and New Guinea.

1. A. beccarii, Dubrony, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 14, p. 849 ( 1879). New Guinea.

2. A.

3. A.

Java.

javaiiiis, Verhoeft', Zool Anzeig. No. 665, p. 200 (1902).

chartaceus, Y)e Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt. Orth. Borneo, Sumatra.

p. 289, pl. 23, f. 7 (1842).

4. A. feae, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 34, p. 373 (1894). Burma, India, Tonkin, An-

— Pl. 4, Fig. 1.

5. A. pascoei, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 521, pl. 20,

f. I . (1895).

6. A. depressus, Palisot de Beauvois, Ins. Afr. Amer. p. 36, Orth. pl. i, f. 5 Africa.

(i8o5).

7. A. murrayi, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 44 (i863). Africa.

8. A. reichardfi, Kavsch, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 3o, p, 85, pl. 3, f. 3. (1886). Africa.

nam, Cochin-China.

North India.

2. Genus DENDROIKETES, Burr

□ endroiketes. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 821 (1909).

Characters. — Resembles Apachyus generally, but body less depressed ; head less flattened,

occiput tumid. Antennas with about thirty segments; first long and thick; third long and cylindrical;

fourth and flfth short and subconical, together not longer than third; sixth and ninth slightly longer,

subconical; the rest more elongate, nearly cylindrical. Pronotum rectangular; elytra and wings perfectly

developed; femora somewhat compressed; tibise slender; tarsi slender, first and third segments about

equally long. A.bdomen parallel sided, depressed and smooth. Last dorsal segment of cf and 9 ample,

slightly broader than long, densely granulated; penultimate ventral segment of cf convex, rounded and

obtusely tiiangular, punctate; in 9 punctate, produced into a long, slender, sharp pointed lobe. Anal

process smoother, depressed, the inargin itself finely crenulated, rounded in in 9 paiallel-sided at

the base itself, then obtusely triangular. Forceps with the branches depressed, finely punctulate ; in

unarmed, incurved; in 9 straighter.

Type of the genus. — D. corticinus, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Ceylon.

I. D. corticinus, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. i, p. 5i (1908). Ceylon.

Pl. 4, Fig. 8.

SUPERFAM. EUDERMAPTERA

Monandria. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 201 (1902).

Eudermaptera. Zacher, Zool. Jahrb. p. 3o6 (1911).

Characters. — Male genitalia single ; metapygidium and telson degenerate, not distinet,

pygidium well developed, often furnished with complex processes; third nervure of wings with sector;

main vein without inner branch; ninth vein with triangular area; tenth vein four-shaped.

KEY TO THE FAMI LIES

i. Second tarsal segment simple, not lobed, nor dilated . . . . . . . i. Fam. LabiiD/E, Burr.

i.i. Second tarsal segment lohed or dilated.

2. Second tarsal segment with a narrow lohe prodiiced beneath the third . 2. Fam. Chelisochid/E, Burr.

2.2. Second tarsal segment with a dilated lobe on each side 3. Fam. Forficulid.e, Burr.

FAM. LABIID^

Labiidae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 323 (1909).

Characters. — Antennae with not more than twenty-five segments; second tarsal segment

cylindrical ; femora not compressed, smooth; pygidium free.

KEY TO THE SUBFAMILIES

I. Elytra keeled.

2. Tarsi long and very slender ; elytra granulose, the keel

formed by a row of minute tubercles i. Subfam. Pericomin^, Burr.

2.2. Tarsi short and relatively thick ; elytra smooth, vuith

sharp keel.

3. Antennae with cylindrical segments.

4. Abdomen (f parallel-sided ; elytra perfect ; antennae

with from sixteen to twenty segments (^African

groiip) 2. Subfam. Vandicin,e, Burr.

4.4. Abdomen (f more or less dilated ; antennae with

from twelve to fifteen segments; elytra abbre-

viated (South American group) 3. Subfam. Strongylopsalin^, Burr.

3.3. Antennae with segments subconical or clavate(Oriental

and Australian group) 4. Subfam. Nesogastrin^e, Burr.

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i.i. Elytra not keeled.

2. Body not very strongly depressed.

3. Head transverse, the sntures very distinet; eyes pro-

minent, longer than, or as long as, the first seg-

ment of the antennae 5. Subfam. Spongiphorin/E, Burr.

3.3. Head narrow, the sntures subobsolete ; eyes snialler

scarcely as long as the first antennal segnient . 6. Subfam. Labiin.®, Burr.

2.2. Body strongly fiattened 7. Subfam. Sparattin.®, Burr.

Subfam. PERICOMIN/E, Burr

Pericominae. Burr. Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 5g (1911).

Characters. — El3?tra granulose, with a keel formed by a row of minute tubercles; tarsi very

long and slender.

I. Genus PERIOOMUS, Burr

Pericomus. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 5g (1911).

Characters. — Size medium, rather slender. Body covered with long dense hairs, especially

the elytra and wings. Antennae fifteen-segmentate ; third segment long, gently clavate at the

apex; fourth half as long as third and fifth nearly as long as third, almost cylindrical, rather stout;

remaining segments elongate, almost cylindrical. Head globose. Pronotum square, rounded posteriorly.

Elytra rugulose, with minute punctulations and coarse granulations, truncate posteriorly; external

carina distinet, marked by a row of granulations. Wings ample, of same consistency as elytra. Femora

not very stout; tarsi very long and slender, equalling tibi® in length. Third segment nearly as long as

first. Abdomen nearly parallel, depressed, very finety punctulate. Pygidium veiy small. Forceps remote

at base, long and slender, cf ; 9 unknown.

Type of the genus. — P. tenuipes, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Peru.

I. P. tenuipes, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 487(1905). — Peru.

P!. 4, Figs. 9, 9a, 9b.

Subfam. VANDICIN/E, Burr

Vandicinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 69 {1911).

Characters. — Elytra perfectly developed, smooth, with a sharp strong keel; tarsi relatively

short; antennae with from sixteen to twenty cylindrical segments.

I. Genus VANDEX, Burr

Vandex. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. Sg (1911).

Characters. — Build slender; antennae with from sixteen to twenty cylindrical segments; the

fourth nearly as long as the third. Flead smooth and tumid; eyes small; pronotum subquadrate; elytra

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DERMAPTERA

pertect, smootli, with a shaip and distinet raised keel, lunning the entire length oftheedge; wings

abbreviated; legs slender; tarsi slender; first and second segments equally long; abdomen parallel-sided ;

penultimate ventral segment of quadrate; forceps (j' remote, slender, feebly arcuate.

Type of the genus, — V. schnhotzi, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Central Africa.

I, V. schubotsi, Burr, .Ann. Mag. Nat. fdist. (8), Vol. 6, p. I2i (1909). — Central Africa.

Pl. 4, Figs. I I, I Ia, I Ib.

SUBFAM. STRONG YLOPS ALI N/E, Burr

Stroagyiopsalinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. Bibi. V'ol. 2, p. 59 (191:).

Characters. — Elytra keeled and abbreviated ; wings abortive; antennae with from twelve to

fifteen subconical segments; tarsi relatively short. Build relativeh' stout.

I. Genus STRONGYLOPSALIS, Burr

Strongylopsalis, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Ilist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 80 (1900).

Characters. — Body rather stout, conve.v ; antennae with from twelve to fifteen segments,

third long, fourth and the rest subconical; pronotum square; ehdra a little abbreviated, with a sharp

keel ; wings abortive; abdomen moderatel}^ dilated about the middle; forceps with branches in remote.

Type of the genus. — 5. chdiduroides, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — South America.

1. 5. chdiditroides, "Bormans, Soc. Esp. Ilist. Nat. Vol. 9, p. 509(1880) ( 9 ), (nec q^). Peru.

5. inca, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, ]>. 81 (1900).

2. 5. boliviana, Bormans (apud Burr), ibidem. Vol. ii, p. 233 (1903). — Pl. 4, Bolivia.

Figs. I 2, I 2a, I 2b.

SUBFAM. NESOGASTRIN/E, Verhoeff

Nesogastrinse. Verhoeff. Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 191 (1902); Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Plist. (8),

Vol. I, p. 42 (1908).

Characters. — Elytra perfect, with sharp keel; wings perfect or abbreviated; femora thickened,

especially the anterior pair; tarsi slender, third segment short; antennae with subconical or conical

segments.

I. Genus NESOGASTER, Verhoeff

Nesogaster. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 191 (1902).

Nesogastrella Verhoeff, ibidem, p. 192 (1902).

Characters. — Body brilliantly shining, smooth, hairless; antennae with twelve segments; first

stout and clubbed ; third long, somewhat clubbed at the apex; fourth about half as long as third, rather

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stout and spindle-shaped ; fifth distinclly longer than fourth, but shorler than" third, pear- or spindle-

shaped; each succeeding segment longer than the preceding, distinctly ])ear- or spindle-shaped. Flead

smooth and globose, satures obsolete. Pronotum quadrangular, all sides truncate, slightly broader

posteriorly than anteriorly; median longitudinal suture distinet; prozona not distincti}' separated from

metazona; Central region somewhat tumid, the sides broadly flattened, this flat pait especially broad

posteriorly; lateral margins themselves reflexed, well produced over the elytra. Elytra perfectly developed

and long or, more frequently, abbreviated and square; posterior margin truncate, exteinal keel well

defined, extending the whole length of the elytra. Wings geneially abortive, occasionally perfectly deve-

loped. Femora, especially the anterior pair, strongly incrassate ; tibiae rather short ; tarsi long and slender,

almost as long as the tibiae, first segment longer than the second and third united, the second small and

cylindrical. Abdomen depressed, parallel or somewhat dilated about the middle: lateral tubercles on

segments 2 and 3 present ; last dorsal segment cf rectangular. broad, posterior margin depressed and

thickened; Q somewhat narrovved ; penultimate ventral segment 9 nearly quadrangular, posterior

margin broadly rounded, ample, completely covering the last segment. Pygidium very prominent

and long, or rather short but distinet; 9 minute. Forceps (j' generally long and slender, gently sinuate,

rather thicker than the base, generally armed with teeth; in the 9 short, thick, generally toothed. This

genus is well characterized by the smooth almost oily lustre, by the shaip keel of the elytra, and the

thick femora. The form of the pygidium and forceps is very characteristic in each species.

Type of the genus. — N . dolichus, Buir.

Geographical di&tribution of species. — Malay Archipelago, New Guinea and Australia.

1. N . dolichus, Burr. Ann. Mag. Nat. Ftist. (6), Vol. 20, p. 3ii (1897).

N . frukstorferi, Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 191 (1902).

2. N. wallacei, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Flist. (8), Vol. i. p. 40 (igo8).

3. N. tristis, Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii,

p. 240 (1903).

4. N . paptiiis, Bormans, Ann. -Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), \M1. 20, p. 458

(1900). — Pl. 7, Fig. 3.

5. N. aculeatus, Bormans, ibidem, p. 456(1900). — Pl. 4, Figs. 10,1 Oa.

Celebes.

Celebes.

New Caledonia.

New Guinea.

Lombok.

Forficula miranda, Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Plist. (7), Vol. 9,

p. 269 (1903).

6. N . amoenus, Stal. Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. \'ol, 12, p. 356 (i855). Malay Archipelago.

Nesogastrella ruficeps, Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 46 (1902).

Labia pulcliriceps, Bormans (apud Burmeister), Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7),

Vol. II, p. 236 (1903).

7, N. ruficeps, Erichson, Arch. f. Naturg. Vol. 8, p. 246 (1842). Australia, Fiji. Tasmania.

Forficula erichsoni, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 23, p. 23i (1S62).

? Forficula occanica, Le Guillon, Rev. Zool. Vol. 4, p. 291 (1841).

SUBFAM. SPONGIPHORIN/E, BuRR

Spongiphorinae. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. Bibi. Vol. i, p. 69 (191 1).

Characters. — Head broad, the sutures strong and deep ; eyes large and prominent.

KEY TO THE GENERA

1. Genus Spongiphora, Serville.

2. Genus Purex, Burr.

I . Tarsi short and broad, very hairy, second segment long.

2. Antennal segments 4 and 5 short, almost globular

2.2. Antennal segments 4 and 5 long and cylindrical .

DERAIAPTERA

DO

i.i. Tarsi longer and slender, second stgment shovt .

2 . Cheehs tnmid, shorter ihan the eyes.

3. Second tarsal segment relatively long ; fourtli antennal seg-

nient short. American gemis 3. Genus Vosxox, Burr.

3.3. Second tarsal segment very short ; fourth antennal segment

long. Oriental genus 4. Genus Irde.x, Burr.

2.2. Cheeks smooth, as long as the eyes or longer.

3. Third tarsal segment niuch longer than second .... 5. Genus Spongovostox, Burr.

3.3. Second tarsal segment about as long as the third ... 6. Genus Mar.a.va, Burr.

I. Genus SPONGIPHORA, Serville

Spongiphora. Serville, Anu. Sc. Nat. Vol. 22, p. 3i (i83i).

Psalidophora. Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 29 (1839).

Spongophora. Agassiz, Nomencl. Zool. Index, p. 349 (1846).

Characters. — Build size medium or large; tarsi short, strongl}’ pubescent, the segments

broad, the second nearly as long as the third, which is gently dilated; head deeply divided b}- the

sutures; eyes very prominent; antennae with fourth and fifth segments short, almost globular.

Type of the genus. — 5. croceipennis, Serville.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

1. S. croceipennis, Serville, Ann. Sc. Nat. Vol. 22, p. 84 (i83i). — Pl. 4,

Figs. 14, 14a.

Forficidaflavipennis,Yi\.V[m.eis\.er, Handb. Ent. Vol. 2, p. 782 (i838).

Forfiada parallela. Westwood, Mag. Zool. Vol. 7, p. 178 (1837).

Forficula lo/igiforcipata. Blanchard (apud Orbigny), Voy. Amer. Merid.

Vol. 6, Ins. p. 24 (1837-43J.

Forfiada longissinia. Wood, Ins. Abroad, p. 279, f. idg (1877).

Psalidophora Iherminieri, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 29 (1839).

Spongophora dysoni, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 52i,

pl. 12, f. 5 (1891).

Spongophora forfex. Scudder, Proc. Idoston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 269

(1876).

2. S. prolixa, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Plist. Vol. 18, p. 33i (1876).

3. S. bormansi. Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (6), Vol. 20, p. 3i3 (1897). —

Pl. 4, Figs. I 3, I 3a, I 3b.

4. S. vicina, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ.Torino, No. 479,9. 479(1904).

5. S. dissimilis, Borelli, ibidem. No. 61 1, p. 6, f. 3 (1909).

South and Central America.

Mexico, Ecuador.

Brazil.

Paraguay.

Costa Rica.

2. Genus PUREX, Burr

Purex. Burr. Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 59(1911).

Characters. — First antennal segment long and much thicker than the others, which are all

long and slender; the fourth is as long as the third, and the rest gradually lengthening. Head smooth,

tumid, with a deep transverse depression sunk in the occiput, the posterior margin of which is raised

with a blunt surrounding ridge. E3ms very prominent. Pronotum narrow, rectangular. Elydra and wings

ample, not keeled; the former well rounded at the shoulders. Prosternum rather short. Metasternum,

with lobe truncate. Feet slender; tarsi rather short; hist segment the longest; second very small; third

broad; all strongly pubescent. Abdomen subparallel, elongate, slightl}' depressed, with not very distinet

FAM. LABI I D. E

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lateral tubercles on third and fourth segments. Last dorsal segment transverse, keeled. Penultimate

ventral segment 9 ample, broadly rounded. P}fgidiam prominent. Forceps cf with the branches

remote at base, slender, compressed and variously toothed; 9 simple, contiguous.

Type of the genus. — P . frontalis, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — South and Central America.

1. P. frontalis, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. aS, p. 422 (1864). — Pl. 4,

Fig. I 6.

Forficula 1 remota, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 3, p. i65 (1899).

Ancistrogaster panamensis, Borman, Ann. Soc. Ent. Helg. Vol. 27, p. 81.

pl. 3, lig. 7, (q) (i883j.

2. P. divergens, Burr, ibidem, ]>. 166 (1899).

3. P. versicolor, Bonnans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. \’ol. 27, p. 86, pl. 3, f. 20

(i883).

l Forficula speculi gera , Stal, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Fdrh. Vol. 12, p. 849 (i855}.

4. P. brunneri, Bonnans (apud Burr), .Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii,

p. 268 (igo3). — Pl. 4, Figs. I 5, I5a.

5. P. propinqmts, Burr, Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 336 (1911).

6. P. parvicollis, Stal, Eug. Resa, Ins. p. 304(1860).

Ecuador, Venezuela.

Ecuador.

Colombia.

Ainazons.

Peru.

Brazil.

3. Genus VOSTOX, Burr

Vostox. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 5g (1911).

Characters. — Allied to Spongiphora, but differs in the sinaller stature, longer and more slender

tarsi, with shorler second and longer first segment.

Type of the genus. — V. brunneipennis, Serville.

Geognaphical distribution of species. — South and Central America and Southern United

States.

1. V . brunneipennis, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 3o (iSSg). — Pl. 4, Guatemalato Pennsylvania.

Figs. 17, I7a, I7b.

2. V. insignis, Stal. Oefv. Vet. .Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 349 (i855). South America.

Fsalidophora punctipennis, Stal. Eug. Resa, p. 304 (18601.

Spongiphora geayi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 295 (1904).

Sparalta flavipennula, Rehn, Proc. Acad. Nat Sc. Philad. p. 3o6 (igo3).

3. V . similis, Bonnans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27, p. 76, pl. 3, f. 14 (i8S3). Colombia.

— Pl. 3, Fig. 17.

4. Genus IRDEX, Burr

Index. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Aoi. 2, p. Sg (1911).

Characters. — Antennae with about fifteen cylindrical segments, the lourth nearly as long as

the third. Head broad and depressed. Eyes prominent. Elytra and wings perfectly developed. Legs

slender. Tarsi long and slender, the first and third segments equally long, the second minute.

Abdomen nearly parallel. Pygidium prominent. Forceps remote, elongate, depressed.

Type ofthe genus. — I. nitidipeums, Bormans.

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Geographical distributiori of species. — Mala}’ Arcliipelago, Burnia.

I. I. niiidipennis, Bonnans, .-\nn. Mus. Stor. Nat. (jenova (2). p. 382 (1894). Burma, Borneo.

— Pl. 5, Figs. 2, 2a, 2b.

Chaetospania jiipiter, Hurr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 94 (1900).

5. Genus SPONGOVOSTOX, Burr

Spongovostox. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 5g (1911).

Characters. — Size small or medium. Aiitemue with from filteen to twenty segments, all

cyliudrical, the fourth nearh' as long as the third. Head depressed, rather broad. sutures distinet. Eyes

big. Pronotum often widened posteiiorh'. 01 sid)(]uadrate. Eegs slender. Tarsi slender, the third

segment much longer dian the second.

Type of the genus. — S. quadriiiiaciilalns. .Stal.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Asia, Africa, America and Australia.

1. S. /eae, Dubrony, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova. \'ol . 14. p. 368 (1879).

2. S. Jiihiris, Bonnans. ibidem (2), \'ol. 20, p. 467 (igoo). — Pl. 4,

Fig. 18.

3. .S. semiflainis, Ihniuans, ibidem (2), \’(rl 14, p. 385 (1894).

4. S. aUuaudi, Jfurr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 297 (1904). — Pl. 5,

Figs. I, Ia.

5. .S. qiiad vi maculatus, Stal. Oefv. Vet. Akad. Eorh. Vol. 12, p. 348 (i855).

Forficula protinsa, Gerstacker, Mitth. Ver. Vor[)omm. Vol. 14, p. 45 (i883).

6. -S. confusus, Borelli, Boli. Alus.Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 5 16, p.6 (ig85).

? Spoiigoplwra uigripeituis, ScadJer. Proc. Post. Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 12,

p. 344 (1869).

7. S. ghilianii, Dohrn, Stelt. Ent. Zeit. VMl. 25. p. 424 (1864).

8. S. guitulatus, Burr. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (6), Vol. 20, p. 314 (1897).

9. S. apicedentatus, Caudell, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 28, p. 461 (1904).

10. S. gestroi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 4. p. 122 (1909).

Apterygida fcae, Borelli, Ann. Mus. .Stor. Nat. Genova (3),- Vol. 3,

p. 387 (1907).

11. .S. pygidiatus, Dubron}^, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 14. p. 364

(1879).

12. S. stella, Bonnans, ibidem (2), Vol. 20. p. 454 (igoo).

13. S. aloysii-sabaudiae, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 21,

No. 541, pl. 1 (igo6).

14. S. assiuiensis, Bormans (apud Bolivar), Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. Vol. 62,

p. 170 (i8g3).

S. ochracea, Borg, Arkiv. f. Zool. Vol. i, p. 869, pl. 25, f. 6 (1904).

S. robur, Burr, Mem. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. p. 293 (1906).

15. S. affinis. Borelli, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), p. 369 (1907).

16. S. ferrugineus, Borelli, ibidem, p. 371 (1907).

17. S. ? hertonii, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 5i6, p. 5,

fig. (1905).

18. S. nigronifns, Burr, Term. Fiizet. Vol. 25. p. (1902).

19. S. stigma, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 28, p. 845 (1867).

20. S. schldferi, Burr. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8). Vol. 8, p. 46 (1911).

21. S. spatulus, Burr, ibidem, p. 46 (igii).

22. S. conradti, Burr, ibidem, p. 46(1911).

23. S. kristenseni, Burr. ibidem, p. 47 (1911).

24. S. iletvisi, Bormans (apud Burr), ibidem (7), Vol. ii, p. 284 (1908).

New Guinea.

New Guinea.

Burma.

Madagascar.

.Africa.

South America.

South America.

Celebes.

Arizona.

West Africa.

Flawaii, Burma.

Mentawei.

East Africa.

Africa.

AVest Africa.

West .Africa.

Paraguay.

New Guinea.

ATnezuela.

West Africa.

East Africa.

West Africa.

Abyssinia.

Japan.

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6. Genus MARAVA, Burr

M arava. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 60 (igio).

Characters. — Antenn® with about fifteen segments, the fourth conical, fifth to eighth sub-

conical to pvriform, the apicai segments cylindrical. Flead tumid, convex. Cheeks smooth, about as long

as the eyes. Pronotum subquadrate, gently widened posteriorly in macropterous specimens. Elytra

smooth, not keeled, perfecth; developed. VVings well developed or abbreviated. Femora rather thick;

tarsi slender, the second segment nearly as long as the third.

Type of the genus. — M. grandis, Dubrony.

Geographical distribution of species. — Malaj' Archipelago and Australian Region.

I. M. grandis, Dubron5y Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, \''ol. 14, p. 366 Mala)' Archipelago, New

(1879). — Pl. 5, Fig. 3. Guinea, Australia.

SUBFAM. LABIlNyC, BURR

Labiinse. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 60 (1911).

Characters. — Size generally small, never ver)' great. Body moderately depressed. Head

smooth and tumid, the siUures nearly or quite obsolete. Eyes small.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Fourth and fifth antennal segments as long as the third or longer.

2. Head subsimiate on posterior margin ; hody decidedly depressed;

femora thickened.

3. Pronotum gently convex and more or less narrowed anteriorly ;

biiild loeali

3.3. Pronotum scarcely narroived anteriorly; almost quadrate; huild

stouier

2.2. Head truncate posteriorly ; femora not thickened.

3. Tarsi shorter than the tibiae

3.3. Tarsi as long as or longer than the tibiae

i.i. Fourth and fifth antennal segments shorter than the third, often conical.

2. Penultimate ventral segment (f entire ; segments of antennae cylin-

drical, clavate, piriforni or subcomcal

2.2. Penultimate ventral segment (fi deeply incised ; antennae with segments

ovate

1. Genus Ch.etospania, Karsch.

2. Genus Sphingoi.abis, Bormans.

3. Genus Andex, Burr.

4. Genus Labia, Leach.

5. Genus Prolabia, Burr.

6. Genus Lare.x, Burr.

I. Genus CH/ETOSPANIA, Karsch

Chsetospania. Karsch, Berl Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 3o, p. 87 (1886).

Platylabia (part.). Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol 28, p. 847 (1867).

Labidophora (part. ). Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 297 (1876).

Sparattina. VerhoefF, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 198 (1902).

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DERMAPTERA

Characters. — Antennae witli tourth and fifth seginents almost or quite as long as the third.

Head sinooth, tuinid, sutures subobsolete. Pronotum subquadrate, genth’ convex anteriorly; build

slender and body decidedh" depressed. Elytra and wings perfectly developed, pubescent, the former

not keeled. Legs rather short. Remora, especially anterior pair, thickened. Abdomen subparallel-sided

in the (j' . Pygidium free. b'orceps depressed, remote.

Note. — I consider PlatyJahia major to be identical with Palex sparaitoides. Platylabia consequently

is removed to the Labiduridae, the remaining species, vvhich were formerly included in it, are congeneric

with C. inornata Karsch, the type of Chaeiospania, and consequently fall into this genus.

Type of the genus. - C. inornata, Karsch.

Geographical distribution of species. - Tropical .Asia, Africa, and Australia.

1. C. gardineri, Burr, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. p. i3i, ff. 5, 6 (igio).

2. C. aculeata, Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Ilist. (7), Vol. 11,

p. 260 (igo3).

3. C. paederina, Gerstacker, Alitt. \'er. Voipomm. Vol. 14, p. 46 (i883).

— Pl. 5, Figs. 4, 4a, 4b.

Sparatta bongia/ia, Borg, .Arkiv f. Zoo\. j>. 573. pl. 20, f. 3 (1904).

C. cscaleme. Burr, Mem. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. Vol. i, p. 294 (1906).

4. C. styligera, Burr, .Ann. Alag. Nat. flist (8). \'ol. 8, p. 5o (igii).

5. C. volcana, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3oi (igo4).

6. C. rodens, Burr (apud Sjostedt), Kilimandjaro, Orth. p. 7, pl. i,

f. 5 (1907).

7. C. foliata, Burr, Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 338 (igii). — Pl. 4, Fig. I 9.

8. C. briinneri, Bormans, .Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27. p. 6g, pl. 2, f. g

(i883).

g. C. /eae, Iformans, .Ann. Alus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), \’ol. 14, p. 3go

(1894).

10. C. flavicollis, Verh(;eff. Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 198 (1902).

11. C. thoracica, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. \'ol. 28, p. 848 (1867).

Platylabia gestroi, Dubroiiy, Ann. Alus. .Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. i3, p. 372

11879).

Platylabia nigriceps, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 5i8

(1891).

Platylabia fallax, Bormans, Ann. Alus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 14,

p. 38o (1894).

C. triciispidata, Burr, Nova Guinea, Vol. 5, Derm. p. 9 (1906).

12. C. capella, Burr, Ent. AI. Alag. p. 84 (1905).

13. C. ugandana, Borelli, Boli. Alus. Zool. Univ. Torino, N. 558, p. 4

(1907).

14. C. inornata, Karsch, Beil. Ent. Zeitschr. \A)1. 3o, p. 87(1886).

15. C. pittarellii, Borelli, Mus. Boli. Zool. Univ. Torino. Vol. 21, No. 533,

p. I, fig. (1907).

16. C. parvula, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 98 (1900).

17. C. quadrata. Burr, Term. Fiizet. Vol. 28, p. 482, pl. 20, f. 5 (1902).

18. C. borneensis, Dubrony, Ann. Alus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. i3. p 38i

(1879).

C. stella, Burr, Term. Fiizet. Vol. 25. p. 483, pl. 20, f. 6 (1902).

C. confusa, Burr, Ann. Alag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 489 (i9o5).

19. C. australica. Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27, p. 68, pl. 2,

f. 8 (i883).

20. C. decipiens, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23,p. 5i i (i8gi).

21. C. cingalensis, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 89(^865).

Sejmhelles.

Celebes.

West Africa.

Annam.

Aladagascar.

East Africa.

Ce3’lon.

.Australia.

Burma.

Java.

Oriental Region and Sey-

chelles

Aladagascar.

Uganda.

Aladagascar.

Aladagascar.

Sarawak.

New Guinea.

Borneo , Sumatra, New

Guinea.

Australia.

Assam.

Ceylon.

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2. Genus SPHiNGOLABiS, Bormans

Sphingolabis. Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. \’ol. 27, tabi. (i883).

Characters. — Closely related to Chcetospania, but build stouter, body less depressed, size

generally larger, and pronotum subquadrate, scarcely or not at all convex anteriorly.

Type of the genus. — 5. semifiilva, Bormans.

Geographical d istribution of species. — Mala}- Archipelago, Hawaii and South Africa.

1. 5. semifiilva, Bormans, Notes Leyd. Mus. Vol. 4, p. i83, 9 (1884). — Sumatra.

— P!. 5, Figs. 5, 5a, 5b.

S . furcifera, Bormans, ibidem, p. 194, c? (1884).

2. 5. haivaiiensis, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 18, p. 341 Hawaii, Lombok.

(1882).

3. 5. villica, Burr, Ann. S. African Mus. Vol. 10. p. 8, f. 4 (1911). South Africa.

3. Genus ANDEX, Burr

Andex. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 60 (1911).

Characters. — Agrees generally with Labia, but is rather larger and stronger in build, and the

tarsi are shorter than the tibije.

Type of the genus. — A. nigrofilavidui, Rehn.

Geographical distributior of species. — Australia.

I. A. nigvofilavidits, Rehn, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 29, p. 5o7, f. 5 (1905). Queensland.

4. Genus LABIA, Leach

Labia. Leach. Edinb. Encycl. Vol. 9, p. 118 (18 1 3).

Copiscelis. Fieber, Lotos, Vol. 3, p. 257 (i853).

Characters. — Antennse with elongate cylindrical segments, the fourth and fifth almost or quite

as long as the third. Head smooth, tumid, parallel-sided, narrow, sutures almost or quite obsolete,

posterior margin truncate, cheeks smooth, not inflated. eyes small, not so long as the basal antennal

segment. Pronotum subquadrate, gently widened posteriorly in macropterous forms. Elytra perfect,

smooth, not keeled. Wings perfect or abortive. Abdomen parallel-sided. Legs not very long, tarsi

slender, as long as the tibiae, first and third segments about equally long, the second minute. Forceps

various, generally remote in the male; p3'gidium various.

Type of the genus — L. minor. Linnasus.

Geographical distributiori of species. — .Vll countries.

I. L. minor, Linnaeus, Syst. Nat. (ed. 10), Vol. i, p. 423 (1758). — Pi. 5, Europe, North Asia, Africa,

Fig. 7, 7a, 7b, 7c. North America and Ar-

L. minuta, Scudder, Boston Journ. Nat. Hist. Vol. 7, p. 415 11862). gentina.

? Forficula livida, Zschach. Mus. Lesk. p. 46 (1788).

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DERMAPTERA

2. L. boyellii, Burr, 15ull. Soc. Ent. Ital. Vol. 6o, p. 178 (1908).

5. L. curvicaiida, INIotschulsky, Bull. 'Soc. Nat. Moscou, Vol. 36, p. 2,

pl. 2, f. I (i863).

Platylabia guinieusis. Dohrn, Stett. Ent.Zeit. Vol. 28, ]>. 348 (1867).

Foyfisceliii dihiUcaudii, Bull. Soc. Nat. Moscou. Vol. 36. p. 3 (i863).

? Forficulii pygmaeea, Fabricius, Ent. Syst. Vol 2, p. 3 (1793).

Platylahia camerunensis, Borg, Arkiv f. Zool. Vol. i, p.570,pl.26, f. 4 (1904).

Platylahin, bihastata, Borg', ibidem, p. 670 (19041.

Platylahia dimidiata, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 28, p. 848 (1867).

Labia glabricula. Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool . Vol. 23. p. 520(1891).

Labia rechingeri. Holdhaus. Denkschr. Math.-Naturw. Akad. Wiss. Wien,

Bd. 84, p. i5 (1908).

4. L. friihstorfeyi, Buri', .Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (6). \'ol. 20, p. 312(1897).

5. L. rubra, Borelli, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. GenoYa(3), Vol. 3, p. 373 (1907).

6. L. lutea, Bormans, ibidem (2). Vol. 14. p. 383 (1894).

7. L. insularis, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 298(1904).

8. L. iriangitlala, Burr, ibidem, p. 297 (1904).

9. L. quadrilobata, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 28, p. 346(1867).

10. L. tetragona, Borelli, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 3, p. 379

(1907).

var. fusca, Borelli. ibidem, p. 379 (1907).

var. brevipennis. Borelli, ibidem, p. 379(1907).

11. L. marginalis, Thunberg, .Acta Soc. Scient. L'psala,A’ol. 9, }). 52 (1827).

Forficula ochropus, Stal, Oefv. Vet. .Akad. Fdrh. Vol. 12, p. 348 (i855).

12. L. pilicornis, Motschulsky, Bull. Soc. Nat. Moscou, Aml. 36, p. 2 (i863).

13. L. mucronata, Stal, Eug. Resa, Ins p. 3o3 (1860).

14. L. Bormans, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 1 1 , p. 238 (1903).

15. L. tripunctata. Borelli, .Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), A'’'ol. 3,

p. 307 (1907).

16. L. subaptera, Kirby, Journ. Linn. .Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 627 ( 1891).

17. L ridens, Bormans. Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), \'ol. 14, p. 388

(1894).

18. L. biliiteafa, Scudder, Proc. Boston .Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 12, p. 345(1869).

ig. L. equatoria, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), \krl. 4. p. 264 (1899).

20. L. canaca, Burr, ibiilem, \"ol. ii, p. 278 (1903).

21. L. fyyeri, Burr, Journ. Linn. .Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 14, p. 129. f. 3, 4

( igro).

22. L. Pygmaea, Dohrn, .Stett. Ent Zeit. \^ol. 2.5, p. 421 (1864).

23. L. annulata, Fabricius, Ent. .Syst. Vol. 2, p. 4 (1793).

L. chalybea, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 429 (1864 ).

L. arcuata, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. A^ol. 18, p. 257 (1S76).

L.flaviscuta. Rehn, Proc. Acad. Nat. Sc. Philad. p. 3o5 (1903).

l Forficula dorsalis. Burmeister, Handb. Ent. Vol. 2. p. 754 fi838).

24. L. severini, Burr. .Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 44, p. 5o (1900).

25. L. maeklini, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 428(1864).

26. L. tricolor, Kirby. fourn. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 520 (i8gi).

27. L. buprestoides, Kirbr'. ibidem, p. 520(1891).

28. L. Borelli, Boli, Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 531,9.9(1906).

29. L. tristani, Borelli, ibidem, p. 8 (1906).

30. L. biolleyi, Borelli. ibidem, p. 6 (igo6).

31. L. sicaria, Burr, Term. Ftizet. ju 482, pl 20, f. 4(1902).

32. L. forceps, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 299(1904).

33. L. paradoxa. Burr. ibidem, p. 299 (1904).

34. L. orae-divitis. Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. 'Porino, No. 61 1, p. 8

(1909).

35. L. cyanescens, Borelli, ibidem, p. 10 (1909).

Abctoria, Nyanza

Cosmopolitan.

Java.

West .Africa.

Burma.

ALidagascar.

Aladagascar.

West Africa.

West .Africa.

Afi ica.

Ceylon.

Malaye .Archipelago, Burma,

Ecuador. [New Guinea.

West Afr ica.

Australia.

Burma.

Central and South America.

Ecuador.

New Caledonia.

Seychelles.

South America.

South and Central .America.

Colombia.

Brazil.

Brazil.

Brazil.

Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

New Guinea.

Madagascar.

Mexico.

Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

FAM. LABIID^

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36. L. laminata, Burr, Ent. M. Alag (2), No. 184, p 84(1905)

37. L. murvayi, Kirby, Christmas Isi. Monogr. p. 143, pl. 12, ff. 4-7 (igoo).

indistincta , L. incerta^ L. suhserrata. Kirby, ibidem, p. 144, pl. 12,

ff. 4, 5, 7 (1900I.

38. L. Bruner, Journ. New York, Ent. Soc. Vol. 14. p. i36(igo6).

3g. L. scliwarzi, Caudell, Proc. U. S. Nat. i\Ius. Vol. 33, p. 173 (1907). —

Pl. 5, Fig. 6.

40. L . flavicollis , Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. FTist. (7), Vol. ii,

p. 236 (1903).

L. tiibevculaia, Borelli, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Gencrva (3), Vol. 3,

p. 375 (1907).

42. L. brevi forceps, Caudell, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 33, p. 174 (1907).

43. L. yezoensis, Matsumura & Shiraki, Journ. Sapporo Agrie. Coli. Vol. 2,

p. 83, f. I ( igo5 ).

44. L. owetiii, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8). Vol. 8, p. 49 (1911).

45. L. Jiavogiittata, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. 2, p. io3

(1907).

46. L. bntnnea, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p.258 (1876).

47. L. trinitaiis, Bruner, Journ. New York Ent. Soc. Vol. 14, p. i36(igo6).

48. L. ? « insularis n Bruner, ibidem, p. 187 (1906) (nec Burr; new name

required, but species doubtful, as only 9 described).

49. L. modesta, Bruner, ibidem, p. 187 (1906).

New Guinea.

Christmas Island.

Trinidad.

Guatemala.

Samoa.

West Africa.

Guatemala.

Japan.

West Africa.

Formosa.

West Indies.

Trinidad.

Trinidad.

Trinidad.

5. Genus PROLABIA, Burr

Prolabia. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 60(1911).

Characters, — Agrees generally with Labia, but the segments of the antennre beyond the third

are all short, and generally more or less conical or pyriform.

Type of the genus. — P. arachidis, Y’ersin.

Geographical distribution of species. — All tropical countries.

1. P. luzonica, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 427 (1864).

2. P. nnidenlata, Palisot de Beauvois, Ins. Afr. .Amer. Ins. p. i65, pl. 14,

f. 3 (1817).

Forficula pulchella, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. ]j. 42 (iSSg).

Labia burgessi, Scadder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 266(1876).

Labia guttata, Scudder, ibidem, p. 285 (1876).

Labia melancholica, Scudder, ibidem, p. 267 (1876).

? Labia minuscula, Latreille (apud Humboldt & Bonpland), Voy. Amer.

Zool. Ins. Vol. 2, p. 119, pl. 40, ff. 8, 9 (1811-32)

3. P. rotundata, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 268

(1876).

4. P. ? auricoma. Kehn, Ent. News, Philad. p. 292 (1908).

5. P. silvestrii, Borelli, Boli. Alus. Zool. Univ. Tori no, Vol. 2o,No.5i6,p.8.

(1909).

6. P mexicana, Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27, p. pl- 2, f. 11

(iS83).

7. P. paragaay ensis, Caudell, Journ. New York. Ent. Soc. Vol. 12, p. 181.

(1904). — Pl. 5, Fig. 8.

8. P. arachidis, Yersin, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. (3), Vol. 8, p. 5og, pl. 10,

ff. 33-35 (1860).

Labia wallacei, Dohrn, Stett Ent. Zeit. Vol. 25, p. 427 (1864).

Borneo, Philippines.

United States and West

Indies.

Central and South America

and West Indies.

Costa Rica.

Paraguay.

Mexico.

Paragua}’.

Cosmopolitan.

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Forficula uigripenuis, Motschulsky, Boli. Soc. Nat. Mo.scou, Vol. 36, p. i

(i863).

Apierygida gravidula, (Jerstacker, Arch f. Naturg'. Vol. 35, p. 22i (1869).

g. P. championi, Bormans, Biol. Centr. Amer. Orth p.7, pl. i f. 21 (i8g3). Central America.

10. P. nigrella, Dubrony, Ann. Miis. Stor. Nat. Genova, Eoi. 14, p. 870 Oriental Region.

(1879).

Labia fasciata, Bormans, ibidem, (2I, Vol. 14, ]). 887 14894).

Labia myrmeca, Burr, Notes Leyd. Mus. Vol. 3o, p. 96 ( igoS).

11. P . formica, Burr. Stett. Ent. Zeit p. 337(1911). — Pl. 7, Fig. 4. South Ameiica.

6. Genus LAREX, Burr

Larex. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 60 (1911).

Characters. — Antennae with ovate segments, fourth much shorter than third, and fifth a little

longer than fourth. Head tumid, smooth. Pronotum trapezoidal. Elytra perfect. Wings perfect or

abbreviated. Femora thiclc. Tibiae slender. Tarsi long and very slender. The third segment nearly as

long as the first. Abdomen rather broad, depressed, subparallel-sided. Penultimate ventral segment cf

nearly square, deeply emarginate. Pygidium prominent. Forceps remote, depressed, stout.

Type of the genus. — 5. rogersi, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — South America.

I. S. rogersi, Bormans, Biol. Centr. Amer. Orth. p. 8, pl. 2, i. 6 (1893). South and Central .America.

— Pl. 5, Figs. 9, 9a, 9b.

SuBFAM. SPARATTIN/E, Burr

Sparattinse. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 60 (1911).

Characters. — Body strongh' depressed; build slender. Head flat. Eyes small. Elytra perfect,

not keeled. Wings usuali}' well-developed.

KEV TO THE GENERA

I . First tarsal segment short, the third double as long; antennae with

fourth to sixth segments short i. Genus Mecomer.4, Serville.

i.i. First and second tarsal segments eqiially long; antennal segments 4-6

relatively long.

2. Pronotum crested at the shoiilders and armed tliere with a stiffbristle

[strongly narrowed anteriorly) ; tarsi short and broad, the second

segment relatively long 2. Genus Auchenomus, Karsch.

2.2. Pronotum smooth; tarsi long.

3. Pronotum narrower than the head ; the metazona parallel-sided .

4. Pronotum strongly narrowed anteriorly, the sides parallel and

posterior margin truncate 3. Genus Sparatta, Serville.

4.4. Pronotum siibovate, rounded posteriorly 4. Genus Parasparatta, Burr.

3.3. Pronotum as broad as the head, gently ividened posteriorly and

rounded ~. . . 5. Genus Prosparatta, Burr.

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I. Genus MECOMERA, Serville

Mecomera. Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 53 (iSSp).

Cha r*acters. — Body strongly depressed. Pronotum narvowed anteriorly. Antennae vvith fourth,

fifth and sixth segments short, not longer than broad. Legs short. Tarsi with first tarsal segment short,

balf as long as the third; forceps slender, elongate.

Type of the genus. — M. hnmnea, Serville.

Geographical distribution of species. — South America.

I. M. brunnea, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 54 (1839), -- Pl. 5, Figs. I I, I I a. Tropical America.

Apachya plana, Burmeister, Handb. Bnt. Vol. 2, p. Syz (i838).

For jiada gracilis, Blanchard (nec Burmeister, apud d'Orbig;ny), Voy. Amer,

merid. Vol. 6, Ins. p. 214, pl. 26, f. 2 (1837-43).

? Sparatta apicalis, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Bond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 526, ])1. 20, Brazil,

f. 7 (larva) 1 1896).

2. Genus AUCHENOMUS, Karsch

Auchenomus. Karsch, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 20, p. 89 (1886).

Charactens. — Body strongly depressed; head fiat, narrowed anteriorly; antennae with basal

segment very long, third only half as long as the first; fourth and fifth shorter, the rest gradually

lengthening, slender and cylindrical; pronotum long and narrow, generally strongly narrowed

anteriorly. pointed at the shoulders; often armed with a bristle there ; elytra perfect; not keeled;

wings perfect, generally much darker than the elytra; legs short; femora compressed; tarsi short and

rather broad, first and third segments about equal, second equal and provided with a small plantula

beneath the third; forceps either very long and slender in both sexes, but sometimes short, powerful

and arcuate.

Type of the genus. — A. longiforceps, Karsch.

Geographical distribution of species. — Aladagascar, Malay Archipelago and New Guinea.

I. A. /ywo-f/brw/s', Karsch, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 3o, p. 89, pl. 3, f. 7(1886). Madagascar.

— Pl. 5, Figs. I 0, I Oa.

A. tschitscherini, Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p 172 {1908).

2. A. javanus. Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27,p. 65, pl. 2,f. 6 (i883). Malay Archipelago.

Mecomera modiglia7iii, Bormans, Ann. Mus Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20,

p. 460 (1900)

Sparatta setulosa, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 92 (1900).

3. A. angusticollis, Dubrony, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova. Vol. 14, p. 359 Borneo.

(1879).

4. A. lingua, Burr, Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 339 Sumatra.

3. Genus SPARATTA, Serville

Sparatta. Serville, Hist. Nat. Grth. p. 5i (1839).

Characters. — Body strongly flattened; head as broad as long, emarginate posteriorly; eyes

small; antennae with up to twenty segments, long, slender, cylindrical, the basal one being pyrifonn,

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twice as long as the third; pronotum long, narrovv, stiongly angustate anteriori}- to form a pointed

neck, the sides parallel in the metazona, and posterior margin truncate; elytra perfect, often weak at

the axillary angles, exposing a sinall portion of the mesonolum ; wings usually perlect ; legs compressed,

short; first and third tarsal seginents equally long; abdomen parallel-sided ; forceps in the cf depressed,

slender, remote; in 9 broader, shorter; pygidium various; colour generally black and orange-red,

often irridescent.

Type of the genus. — S. pelvimetra, Serville.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

1. S. hiolleyi, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino. No. 349. p. 2 (1909).

2. S. pulchra, Borelli, ibidem, Vol. 21, No. 53i, p. ii (1906).

3. 5. pelvimetra, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 52 (1839).

5. rufina, Stal. Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 35o (i855).

S. clarki, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 526, pl. 20,

f. 8 (1896).

S pygicLiata, Kirby, ibidem, p. 627, pl. 20, f. 10 (1896).

? 5. dentifera, Rehn, Trans. Amer. Soc. Ent. Vol. 27, p. 218, g (1901).

? Cvlindrogaster diplatyoides,Cd,\i6.Q\\,VTOC.l] . S. Nat Mus. Vol. 33, p. 170(1907).

4. S. semirufa, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25. p. 528,

pl. 20, f. 4 (1906).

5. 5. w-siguata, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 582 (1904). — Pl. 5,

Figs. 12,1 2a, I 2b.

6. S. i bormansi, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 528

(1896).

Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

Central and South America.

Brazil.

Mexico.

4. Genus PARASPARATTA, Burr

Parasparatta . Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 61 (1911).

Ch aracters. — Agrees with Sparatta generally, but the pronotum is subovate, gently rounded

posteriori}', the sides gently convex and anterior narrowing weaker; colour generally black and

orange-red.

Type of the genus. — P. nigrina, Stal.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

1 . P. colombiana, Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg.Vol. 27, p. 66, pl. 2, f.7(i883).

— Pl. 5, Fig. I 3.

2. P . bolivari, Bormans, An. Soc Esp. Hist. Nat. Vol. 9, p. 5io (1880).

Pl. 5, Fig. 14.

3. P. armata, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 4, p. 252 (1899).

1 Sparatta minuta, Caudell, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 23. p. 172 (1907).

4. P. schotti, Dohrn, Stett. Ent Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 69 (9) (i865).

5. P. nigrina, Stal, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 35o (i855).

6. P. lobata, Borelli, Boli. .Vius. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 61 1, p. 12. ff. 5, 6

(1909).

7. P. calverti, Borelli, ibidem, No. 623, p. i, f. 5 (1910).

Colombia. *

Peru.

Ecuador.

Guatemala.

Brazil.

Central and South America.

Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

5. Genus RROSPARATTA, Burr

Prosparatta. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Nat. -Bibi. Vol. 2, p. 61 (1911).

Characters. — Body somewhat less depressed than in the preceding genera; colour uniform

FAM. LABIIDAi

6i

dull liglit brown ; pronotum posteriorly as broad as the head, somewhat narrower in the prozona, which

is merely convex anteriorly and not produced to a neck.

Type of the genus. — P. incerta, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

I. P. incerta, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino,Vol. 20, No.5i6, p. ii Costa Rica to Paraguay.

(1905).

Sparatta plana, Dohrn (nec Burmeister),Stett.Ent. Zeit.Vol. 16, p. 69(1865).

Sparaita dohyiii, Kirby, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 68 (igoS)

(nom. nud.). — Pl. 5, Fig. I 5.

var. gonopygia, Borelli. Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, p. 321 (1909).

FAM. CHELISOCHID^

Chelisochinae. Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. i25 (1907).

Chanacters. — Build moderately stout or robust, moderately depressed ; antennae with

segments C3dindrical or subc3’lindrical, fourth usualh' shorter than third, often subconical; pronotum

generalh' widened posteriorl3’ and rareU' transverse; ehdra perfect or abbreviated; keeled or smooth ;

wings generall3'' well developed ; legs rather short and, as a rule. compressed; second tarsal segment

provided with a narrow lobe produced beneath the third, which is generall3'’ rather broad.

SuBFAM. C H E L I S O C H I N /E , Burr

Cheiisochinae. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. laS (1907).

Characters. — Second segment of tarsi provided with a plantula, or narrow lobe produced

beneath the third segment.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I . Elytra keeled.

2. Elytra sqtiare. truncate i. Genus Kinesis, Burr.

2.2. Elytra dilated, broad and ample 2. Genus Chelisochella, Verhoeff.

I . I . Elytra not keeled.

2. Tibiae flattened and sulcate above in the apical half.

3. Legs long and slender 3. Genus Exypnus, Burr.

3.3. Legs short or moderately long.

4. Tarsi short and broad 4. Genus Kleiduchus, nov. gen.

4.4. Tarsi moderately long, slender.

5. Antennae slender, ali segments slender and cylindrical .

6. Elytra abbreviated ; ivings absent 5. Genus Solenosoma, Burr.

6.6. Elytra and wings perfectly developed 6. Genus Proreus, Burr.

5.5. Antennae thicker, the fourth andfifth segments shorter than

the third, often globular, ali more or less thickened at the

apex 7. Genus Chelisoches, .Scudder.

2.2. Tarsi smooth above.

3. Tarsi long and slender 8. Genus Adiathetus, Burr.

3.3. Tarsi short.

4. Body strongly depressed [legs short, pronotum rectangular) . 9. Genus Lamprophokus, nov. gen.

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4.4. Body not strongly depresscd.

5. Head smootJi, globose, satures obsolete 10. Genus Enkrates, Burr.

5.5. Head depresscd, satures distinet, the occiput tiunid on cacti

side . II. Genus PIamaxas, Burr.

1. Genus KINESiS, Burr

Kinesis. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 126 (1907).

Characters. — Size medium; build stout; antennae with third segment relatively short; fourtli

cylindrical, a little shorter; lifth about equal to third. Idead smootb, sutures feeble. Pronotum trapezoi-

dal, larger than broad. Elytra short, truncate, square, with a sharp lateral keel running almost the whole

length of the elytra. Wings abortive. Last dorsal segment of abdomen inflated in the ; forceps stout,

short, arcuate in cf, straight in 9 •

Type of the genus. — K. punctulata, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Celebes.

I. K. punctulata, I3urr, .-\.nn. Mag. Nat. hlist. (6), Vol. 20, p. 3i5 (1897). — Celebes.

Pl. 5, Fig. 16; Pl. 7, Fig. 6.

2. Genus CHELISOCHELLA, Verhoeff

Chelisocheila. Verhoeif, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 196 (1902).

Characters. — Build powerful and size large ; fourth and fifth antennal segments together longer

than third. Idead tumid, sutures prominent. Pronotum as broad as the head, not dilated posteriorly.

Elytra broad and ample, dilated shining, rounded, with a sharp percurrent keel. Wings well developed ;

legs long and slender; tibiae compressed, smooth ; tarsi long; forceps depressed, arcuate in cf, nearly

straight in 9 ' denticulate in both sexes.

Type of the genus. — C. superba, Dohin.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

I. C. superba, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 71, 9 (i865). — Pl. 7, 13unna, Johore, Malay Ar-

Figs. 5, 5a. clnpelago.

C. doriae, Bormans, Ann. AIus..Stor Nat.Genova (2), Vol. 20, p.463. (igoo).

3. Genus EXYPNUS, Burr

I

Exypnus. Burr. l'rans. Ent. Soc. l^ond. p. 128 (1907).

Characters. — Antennal segments 4 and 5 equal, together equalling the third, fourth thick and

o-lobose Idead tumid, sutures distinet. Pronotum as broad as the head, smooth, convex anteriorly.

Elytra smooth, shining, with no keel. AVings perfect. Legs long, and slender. Tibiae flattened and

sulcate above in apical portion. darsi long'. horceps in the arcuate and denticulate.

Type of the genus. — E. pulchripennis, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

I. E. pulchripennis, Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27, p. 78, pl. 3, Burma, Borneo and New

f. ,i5 (i8S3). — Pl. 5, Figs. I 7, I 7a, I 7b. (3uinea.

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4. Genus KLEIDUCHUS, nov. gen.

Characters. — Allied to Chelisoches ; differs in the sbort and dilated tarsi. The second segment

being as broad as long; the third is as long as the first. very slender at its insertion and dilated beyond.

Type of the genus. — K. australicus, Le Guillon.

Geographical distribution of species. — Australia and Papua.

I. K. australicus, Le Guillon, Rev. Zool. Vol. 4, p. 292 (1841). — Pl. 5, Northern Australiaand New

Fig. 18. Guinea.

5. Genus SOLENOSOMA, Burr

Solenosoma. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. i3i (1907).

Characters. — Body slender, cylindrical; fourth antennal segment ovate, half as long as third.

Head flat, tumid posteriorly; pronotum a little narrower than the head, longer than broad, dilated

posteriori}', sides straight, angles rounded ; elytra short, truncate, with a very short keel, at the shoulders

only, not rounded at the shoulders, axillary angle feeble, exposing mesonotum ; wings abortive; legs

slender; tibiae short, flattened and furrowed in the apical half; abdomen cylindrical, slender; pygidium

minute; forceps remote, long and slender.

Type of the genus. — 5. birmanum, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Burma.

I. 5. birmanum, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 6, Burma, Assam,

p. 436, fig. (1888). — Pl. 5, Figs. 20, 20a.

6. Genus PROREUS, Burr

Proreus. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 129 (1907).

Erotesis. Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 114 (1910).

Characters. — Agrees with Chelisoches, but build generally more slender and size smaller; the

antennae are more slender, and the fourth segment is cylindrical or ovate, but never clubbed nor conical.

Type of the genus. — P. simulans, Stal.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

1. P. weissi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3o2 (1904).

2. P. minor, Caudell. Journ. New York Ent. Soc. Vol. 12, p. 108 (1904).

3. P. simulans. Stal, Eug. Resa, Ins. p. 3o2 (1860). — Pl. 5, Fig. 21 ;

Pl. 6, Fig. 3.

Forficula modesta, Stal, ibidem, p. 3o2 (1860).

Spongophora sphinx, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 91 < 1901).

4. P. melanocephalus , Dohrn, Stett, Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 76 (i865).

5. P. ludekingi, Dohrn, ibidem, p. 73 (i865).

6. P. laetior, Dohrn, ibidem, p. 73 (i865).

7. P. Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 619 (1891).

Tonkin.

Philippines.

Malay Archipelago, Burma.

India.

Sumatra.

Batchian.

Java.

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7. Genus CHELISOCHES, Scudder

Chelisoches. Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Flist. Vol. 28, p. 292 (1876).

Lobophora. Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 32 fiSSg) (nec Burtis 1825, Lepidopiera).

Characters. — Size medium; build robust; fourth and fifth antennal segments together about

equal to third ; fourth conical, subclavate ; head tumid, sutures distinet; pronotum longer than broad,

widened posteriorh-; elytra narrow, perfect, wings usuali}' perfect; abdomen depressed, rather broad;

last dorsal segment in the inflated, usually crested; pygidium various; forceps robust, remote,

arcuate, denticulate; legs relatively short, tibias flattened and sulcate above in apical half.

Type of the genus. — C. morio, Fabricius.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Africa and Asia.

1. C. morio, Fabricius, S_vst. Ent. p. 270 (1775). — Pl. 6, Fig. 2.

Lohophoi\i rufiUirsis. Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 33 (1839).

? Forficnlo tasinanica, Blanchard, V03''. Pole Sud, Vol. 4, p. 35o, Orth. ])1. i,

f. 2 (i853).

Lobophora nigronitens, L. iartarca and L. cincticornis, Stal, Eug. Resa. Ins.

p. 3o5 (1860).

C. comprimens, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 28, p. 262 (1876).

Labidnra nigricornis, Kirby, Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. p. 546 (1888).

C. stratioticus, Kehn, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 29, p. Sog, f. 6 (1903).

Forficula albomarginntus. De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz.

Bezitt. Orth. p. 241, nymph (1843).

2. C. lilyanus, Holdhaus, Denkschr. Alath. Naturw. Akad. Wiss. Wien,

Bd. 84, p. 16 (1908). — Pl. 5, Fig. 19; Pl. 6, Figs. I , Ia, I b.

3. C. ater, Bormans, Tierreich, Eorf. p. 8i5 (1900).

Psalidophora australica. Dubrony, Aiin. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 14,

)). 36i H870) (nec Le Guillon).

4. C. atinulatiis, Burr, Nova Guinea, Fol. 5, Derm. p. io(igo6).

5. C. plagiatus, Fairmaire, Arch. Ent. Vol. 2,p. 267, pl. g, f. 3, 9 (i858).

6. C. malgachiis, Bormans (apud Burr). Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7),

\'ol. II, p. 265 (1903).

7. C . variopictus. Bormans, Ann. Mus. .Stor. Nat. Genova (2), V^ol. 20,

p. 462 (igoo).

Spongiphora rubriceps, Burr. .A-iin IMag. Nat. Hist. (9), Vol. 6, p. 8g (1900).

8. C. ritsemae, Lformans, Notes Le\’d. Mus. Vol. 6, p. i85 (1884).

g. C. fuscipeniiis. De Haan. Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt.

Orth. p 241 (1842).

10. C. sobrius, Bormans, Notes Leyd. Mus. Vol. 6, p. id8 (1884).

Oriental, Kegion Papua,

East Africa.

Samoa.

North Australia.

New Guinea.

West Africa.

Madagascar.

Menta wei.

Java, Sumatra, Burma.

Java, IMoluccas, New Gui-

nea.

Sumatra.

8. Genus ADIATHETUS, Burr

Adiathetus. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. i32 (1904). — Pl. 6, Fig. 4 (Tibia).

Characters. — Size medium or large. Antennae with twenty segments, the third long, but

shorter than the fourth and fifth united; fourth half as long as third, clavate; fifth clavate, nearly as

long as third; the rest elongate, subconical. Head tumid, sutures distinet. Pronotum nearly square,

slightly wider posteriorh' than anteriorly. Elytra ample, with no keel 011 the costal fold, smooth or

granulous, often metallic. Whngs like the elytra. Legs rather slender ; tibiae not flattened nor furrowed

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above, except at the extreme apex. Abdomen convex, parallel-sided, lateral folds distinet. Last dorsa!

segment of ample, smooth, often with some strong tubercles; in the 9 ample, simpler. Pygidium

of and 9 various. Forceps of stout, depressed and broad, of 9 elongate and less stout.

Type of the genus. — A. shelfordi, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

1. A. shelfordi, Burr, Ann.Mag. Nat, Hist. (7),Vol. 6, p. 96, pl. 4,f. 4, 9 (^900).

Chelisoches /lercules^ Burr, ibidem, p. g6, pl. 4, f. 2, <3 (1900).

2. A. glaucopteriis, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 14,

p. 441 (1894).

3. A. dravidius, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 143. f. 46 (1918).

4. A. nigrocastaneus, Burr. ibidem, p 145, f. 48(1910).

5. A. tenebrator, Kirb3’, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 521,

pl. 12. f. 5 (1891). — Pl. 5, Fig. 23.

Borneo, Sikkim.

Burma, Tonkin.

South India.

Bomba\\

Southern India.

9. Genus LAMPROPHORUS, nov. gen.

Characters. — Body strongly depressed; antennas with fourth segment scarcely longer than

broad, the fifth about equal to the sixth. Head smooth, depressed. Pronotum longer than broad,

parallel-sided, rounded posteriorly. Elytra and wings ample, smooth, the former not keeled. Legs

short, compressed. Tibi® smooth above. Tarsi rather broad, moderatel^' long. Abdomen broad and

depressed, parallel-sided. Forceps cf broad and depressed.

Type of the genus. — L. hervillei, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species, — Java.

1. L. hervillei. Burr, Ann. i\Iag. Nat. Hi.st. (7), Vol. 16, p. 489 (1905). — Java.

Pl. 6, Figs. 7. 7a, 7b.

10. Genus ENKRATES, Burr

Enkrates. Burr, Trans. .Ent. .Soc. Lond. p. i3i (1907).

Characters. — Fourth antennal segment almost globular, the fifth short, all subclavate ; head

smooth, globose, sutures obsolete; pronotum ample, transverse, subquadrate. Elytra ample, smooth,

not keeled ; wings ample ; legs rather long; libi® smooth above ; tarsi rather long and slender ; forceps

robust, variousi}- armed, depressed and remote.

Type of the genus. — E. flavipennis, I'abricius.

Geographical distribution of species, — West Africa and Malay Archipelago.

1. E. flavipennis, Imbricius, Ent. Syst. Vol. 2, p. 5(1793). — Pi. 6, Fig. 6. West Africa.

.Sphingolahis variegata, Kirby, Journ. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 026 ( 1891).

Chelisoches vittatus, Burr. Ann. INIag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 274 (igoS).

Chelisoches limbatus, Borg, Arkiv f. Zool. Vol. i, p. 575, pl. 26, f. 7 (1904).

2. E. elegans, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 20, j). 464,

cf (1900). — Pl. 6, Fig. 5.

Apterygida lingua, Burr, Term. Fiizet, p. 486, pl. 20. f. 8, 9 (1902).

Sumatra, Java.

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II. Genus HAMAXAS, Burr

Hamaxas. Burr, Trans ut. Soc. Lond, p. i33 (1907).

Characters. — Size small, colour red, varied with black. Antenna; with nineteen segments ;

third rather short, subconical ; fourth and fifth ovate, together equalling third ; the rest elongate, sub-

conical. Head smooth, depressed, sutures obscure. Pronotum as broad as the head, a little longer than

broad, subovate, not broadened posteriorly, all margins subconvex or rounded. Elytra and vdngs well

developed ; the former with no costal carina. Legs short, very pubescent ; tibire smooth above. Abdomen

pubescent, depressed, parallel-sided, lateral tubercles distinet; last dorsal segment of ample, of 9

narrovv. P37gidium of 9 and cf very small. Forceps depressed, arcuate; straight in the 9 •

Type of the genus. — H. feae, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Malav Archipelago, Papua.

1. H. /eae, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2). Vol. 14, p. 393 (1904). Burma.

2. H. variicornis. Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Ifist. (7), Vol. ii, Celebes.

p. 265 (1903).

3. H. dohevtyi, Burr, ibidem, Vol. 4, p. 258 (1879). Macascar.

4. H. semiliitens, Bormans (apud Burr), ibidem, p. 259 (1899). — Pl. 5, Java.

Fig. 22; Pl. 6, Figs. 8, 8a, 8b.

Position doubtful

12. Genus ISOLABELLA, Verhoeff

Isolabella. Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, No. r, p. i5 (1901).

Characters. — ■ Apterous; antennae with eighteen segments; head with distinet median suture,

frontal suture obsolete; forceps 0^ remote, strongl^" arched ; pygidium large, trapezoidal, scarcely

longer than broad ; supra-anal plates narrow, square; abdomen dilated about the middle; virga not

spiral; second tarsal segment nearly as long as the third, with no lobe.

Type of the genus. — I. gvaeca, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — Greece.

I. I. gvaeca, Verhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Fr. Berlin, No. i, p. 16 (1901). Greece.

FAM. FORFICULID^

Forficulidae. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. gS (1907).

Forficulidae (part.). Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p, 190 (1904).

Characters. — Body generally moderately depressed, sometimes rather strongly so, sometimes

convex and c}dindrical ; antennae with from tvvelve to fifteen segments, cylindrical or subc3’lindrical,

rarcl}’ subconical, fourth segment equal to third or shorter; eh'tra usuali^' present, perfectly developed

or rudimentaiy, keeled or sinooth ; legs short and compressed, or long and slender; tibias rarel^’ sulcate

above ; tarsi various, second segment dilated 011 each side, to form a heart-shaped lobe; abdomen

parallcl-sidcd or feebljy or strongly dilated; last dorsal segment depressed, transverse, rectangular,

sloping or trapezoidal; forceps depressed or C3dindrical, remote or contiguous.

KEY TO THE SUBFAMILIES

I. Sternal plates decidcdly transverse (elyira rudimeniary ; ahdomen

depressed and dilated ; pygidum transverse) i. Subfam. Chei.idurix.e, Burr.

i.i. Sternal plates not very decidedty transverse.

2. Antennal segments not very long and tliin, the fourth often shorter

than third ; first mnch shorter than the head.

3. Meso- and metasternum relatively broad ; pygidium hroad ;

(forceps not depressed ; elytra perfect or abbreviated) . . 2. Subfam. Anechurina:, \’erhoeff.

3.3. Meso- and metasternum siibquadrate or iiarroia; pygidium

narrova.

4. Abdomen depressed ; forceps flattened or cylindrical (meso-

slernum ronnded poster iorly) 3. Subfam. Fokficulin.e, Verhoeff.

4.4. Abdomen cylindrical, not depressed.

5. Elyira not abbreviated ; mesosternum ronnded posteriorly ;

oriental genera 4. Subfam. Eudohrnin.e, Burr.

5.5. Elytra abbreviated ; mesosternum truncate; American

genera 5. Subfam. Neolobophorin.e, Burr.

2.2. Antennal segments ali long end slender ; fourth not shorter than

third ; first longer and ticher than others.

3. Sternal plates generally transverse, or at least relatively broad ;

metasternum truncate, transverse ; abdomen and forceps

depressed .6. Subfam. Anc]STrog.4Strin.e. Burr.

1.3. Sternal plates narroia ; metasternum narroiv, concave posteriorly .

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4. Abdomen not mnch depressed, snrface rather convex ; legs long

andsUnder; pygidinmnarrow 7. Subfam. Opisthocosmiin^, Burr.

4.4. Abdomen depressed and raiher dilaied; legs short ; pygidium

strongly transveree 8. Subfam. Diaperasticin^, Burr.

Subfam. C H E L 1 D U R i N Verhoeff

Chelidurinae. V^erhoeff, Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf Fr. Berlin, p. i5 (igoi).

Characters. — Build generalh’ stout; body depressed and abdomen dilated; sternal plates

broad and decidedly transverse; elytra rudimentaiy ; wings absent; pygidium broad; forceps remote at

base, depressed.

Geographica! distributiori of species. — Europe and South Africa.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Abdomen broadest at the apex.

2. Build very powerfiil; pygidium not prominent, nor dilated. . . i. Genus Chelidura, Latreille.

2.2. Build less powerfiil; pygidium prominent, dilated 2. Genus Mesochelidura, Verhoeff,

i.i. Abdomen broadest about the middle and narrower at the apex. . . 3. Genus Bxjrriola, Semenoff.

1. Genus CHELIDURA, Latreille

Chelid ura. Latreille, Fam. Regne Anim. p. 410 (iSzS).

Characters. — Build robust; body depressed ; antennae with from ten to twelve segments; third

long and ovate, fourth shorter and ovate; head smooth; sutures obsolete; pronotum transverse ; elytra

very short and broad, only meeting at the suture in the posterior or apical portion, exposing a broad

scutellum; legs short; abdomen strongly dilated from base to apex, where the maximum breadth is

attained ; last dorsal segment very broad and short; pygidium not produced, in the rf forming a verticaJ

broad face; forceps stout, remote and arcuate.

Type of the genus. — C. aptera, Megerle.

Geographica! distribution of species. — Alps and Pyrenees.

1. C. aptera, Alegerle (apud Charpenter), Hor. Soc. Ent. Ross. p.69 (iSaS). Alps.

— Pl, 6. Figs. 9, 9a.

Forficula nlpina Axid F .montana .G&ne. Saggio Monogr.Forf. pp.14, i5 (i832).

Forficula simplex, Lafresnaye (apud Germar;, Fauna Ins. Etr. Vol. ii,

pl. 17 (1824-18.57).

2. C. Pyrenaica. Bonelli (apud Gene), Saggio Monogr. Forf. p. i5 (i832). Pyrenees.

Forficula dilatata. Lafresna^^e (apud Burmeister), Haiidb. Ent. Vol. 2,

]). 755 (i838j.

Forficula pyreiiaea, Herrich-Schaffer, Nomencl. Ent. Vol. 2, p. 3o (1840).

2. Genus MESOCHELIDURA, Verhoeff

Mesochelidura. Verhoeff', Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 187 (1902).

Characters. — Medium sized insects. Fourth antennae segment scarcely shorter than third ;

head smooth, sutures fairly distinet; pronotum subquadrate, not much broader than long; elytra

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relativel}' large, nearly concealing the mesonotum, exposing only a minute scutellum; legs short;

abdomen smooth, gently dilated towards the apex; last dorsal segment on the (f large, transverse,

smooth, in the 9 narrow; pygidium short and broad, tumid, transverse and depressed; forceps stout,

remote in the cf and arcuate, in the 9 nnore slender and straighter.

Type of the genus. — M. bolivari, Dubrony.

Geographical distribution of species. — Spain, South Africa.

1. M. Dubron}^ Ann. i\Ius. Stor. Nat. Genova, Vol. 1 2, p. 444 (1878). Central Spain.

— Pl. 6, Fig. I 0.

2. M. piringueyi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, p. 276 (igo3). — South Africa.

Pl. 9, Fig. 3.

3. M . haffiy, Burr, Ann. S. .A.frican Mus. Vol. 10, p. ii, f. 7 (igii). — South Africa.

Pl. 6, Fig. 1 1; Pl. 9, Fig. 2.

4. M . promontorii, Burr, ibidem, p. ro. f. 7 (igri). — Pl. 9, Fig. I. .South Africa.

3. Genus BURRIOLA, Semenoff

Burriola. Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p. 159 (igo8).

Borelliola (subgenus). Semenoff, ibidem, p. iSg (igo8).

Characters. — Size small; head broad and smooth ; pronotum transverse; elytra very short and

broad, exposing little or no scutellum; legs relatively long; abdomen dilated about the middle and

feebly narrowed apically; last dorsal segment smooth, transverse.

Type of the genus. — B. pyzewalckii, Semenoff.

Geographical distribution of species. — China, Tibet, Black Sea, Balkans.

1. B. Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p. 160(1908). — PI.6, Fig, 19.

2. B. redux, .Semenoff. ibidem, p. 162 (1908). — Pl. 6, Fig. 18.

3. B. euxina, .Semenoff (apud Adelung), Ann. Mus. Zool. Nat Petersb.

Vol. 12, p. 122 (1907).

4. B. apfelbecki, \Yerner,\'Viss. Mitth.Bosn. Herzeg. Vol. 10, p. 647(1907).

5. B. reiseri, VVerner, ibidem, p. 648 (1907).

Tibet.

China.

South Russia.

Bosnia.

Bosnia.

SuBFAM. ANECHURIN/E, Burr

Anechurini. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 196 (1902).

Anechurinae. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 94 (1907).

Characters. — Body rather depressed and dilated; pronotum generally transverse; elytra

perfect or abbreviated, keeled or smooth; wings perfect or abbreviated; sternal plates rather broad ;

mesosternum rounded; metasternum truncate; pygidium broad; forceps remote, not depressed.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Wings abseut ; elytra riidimentary, not free; mesonotum exposed. i. Genus Mesasiobia, Semenoff.

i.i. Wings present or riidimentary ; elytra free, perfect or abbreviated.

2. Elytra keeled.

3. Elytra broad, ample, well rounded at the shoulders; wings

perfect 2. Genus Allodahlia, Verhoeff.

3.3. Elytra short and truncate, narroio ; wings abortive . ~. . . 3. Genus Lithinus, Burr.

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2.2. Elytra notkeeled.

3. Body strongly depressed ; elytra broad, strongly roiinded at the

shoidders

3.3. Body not strongly depressed; elytra not strongly rounded at

the shoidders.

4. Elytra abbreviat ed.

S. Forceps simply arcuate, pygidiitm prominent .

5.5. Forceps not simply arcuate; pygidium not prominent.

4.4. Elytra perfect; wings perfect or abbreviated

4. Genus Pterygida, Verhoeff.

5. Genus Perirrhytus, Burr.

6. Genus Pseudochelidura, Verhoeff.

7. Genus Anechura, Scudder.

8. Genus Lipodes, Burr.

I. Genus MESASIOBIA, Semenoff

M esasiobia. Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p. i63 (1900).

Characters. — Bod}^ long, rather slender; abdomen gently dilated about the middle ; last dorsal

segment bilobed; pygidium narrow; forceps cf with branches remote, elongate, depressed and arcuate;

elytra rudimentarv, not covering the mesonotum; wings abortive.

Type of the genus. — M. hemixanthocara, Semenoff.

Geographical distribution of species. — Central Asia.

I. M. hemixanthocara, Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p. i65 (1908). — Pl. 6, Central Asia.

Figs. I 7, I 7a, I 7b, I 7c, I 7d, I 7e.

2. Genus ALLODAHLIA, Verhoeff

Allodahiia. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 194(1902).

Characters. — Antennae with thirteen segments; the first stout, clubbed; third subconical,

shorter than the first; fourth and fifth shorter than third, head with sutures distinet. Pronotum short,

broader than long, truncate or concave anteriorly, rounded posteriorly, often crescent-shaped. Elytra

ample, broad, the shoulders prominent; costal margin convex, with a strongly marked keel running the

entire length of the elytra; surface of the elytra rough, granulose or punctulate. Wings generally promi-

nent, sometimes smooth, sometimes resembling the elytra intexture; sternal plates broad and short.

Legs long and slender. Abdomen depressed, dilated about the middle and narrowed again at the apex;

lateral tubercles very distinet. East dorsal segment of cf very short and broad, of 9 narrowed. P5'gidium

of short, transverse, tumid, often armed with a spine, of 9 short, tumid. Forceps with the branches

in the remote at the base, slender, elongate, often sinuate in the ventral plane and variously armed ;

in the 9 simple, straight, slender.

Type of the genus. — A. scabriuscula, Servi Ile.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

1. A. scabriuscula, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 38 (1839). — Pl. 6,

Figs. 13, I 3a.

Forficula brachynota. De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt.

Orth. p. 243, pl. 23, f. IO (1842).

2. A. macropyga, Westwood, in Royle’s Illustr. Himalaya. Intr. p. 53, pl. 9,

f. 12 (1839). — Pl. 6, Figs. I 2, 1 2a; Pl. 9, Figs. 5, 5a.

Forficula kiigeli, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 92 (i865).

3. A. ancylura, Dohrn, ibidem, p. 91 (i865) (perhaps = n. 2).

India, Burma, Java, Suma-

tra, Borneo, Tonkin,

South China.

Himalayas.

[lippines.

Himalayas Burma, Phi-

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4. A. coriacea, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 14, p. 403 Burma, India, Borneo.

(1904).

5. A. ahrimanes, Burr, Ann. ^lag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 79, pl. 4, f. 5 Sikkim.

(1900).

3. Genus LITHINUS, Burr

Lithinus. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 827 (1909).

Characters. — Elytra sliort and truncate, with sharp keel running their entire length ; wings

abortive; forceps strongly arcuate and undulate.

Type of the genus. — L. analis, Rambur.

Geographical distribution of species, — Southern Spain.

I. L. Rambur, Eaune Ent . Andal. Vol. 2, p. io(i838). - — Pl. 6,Fig. 14, Sierra Nevada.

4. Genus PTERYGIDA, Verhoeff

Pterygida. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 197 (1902).

Characters, — Bod}" broad and depressed. Antennae with third segment long and cylindrical,

fourth the same and nearh’ as long as third, the rest elongate, C3'lindrical. Head depressed, truncate

posteriorlv. Pronotum slightly longer than wide, anterior margin truncate, posterior margin rounded.

Elytra ample, broad, costal margin not keeled, dilated and well rounded at the shoulders. Wings long;

coloured. Legs rather long and slender. Abdomen strongly depressed and dilated aboutthe middle, oval

and narrowed towards the ape.v. Last dorsal segment of the male transverse, short. Pj^gidium transverse.

Forceps of with the branches horizontal, elongate, slender and arcuate.

Type of the genus. — P.jagori, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

1. P.jagori, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 16, p 94 (i865). — Pl. 6, Luzon.

Figs. I 6a, I 6b.

2. P. circulata, Dohrn, ibidem, p. g5 (i865) India.

Note. — It is possible that Pterygida jagori, Dohrn, is identical with Timomemis oannes, Burr. If

this is so, Timomemis falis coinciding with Pterygida, in vvhich case a new genus will be required for

P. circulata. Dohrn, which is not congeneric with T . oaiines.

5. Genus PERIRRHYTUS, nov. gen.

Characters. — Abdomen depressed, moderately dilated about the middle and gently narrowed

apicalE; elytra short, obliquely’ truncate posteriori}', with a keel running down the basal half of their

length; wings abortive ; pygidiuin quadrate; forceps in the male arcuate and elongate.

Type of the genus. — P. edentulus, Wollaston.

Geographical distribution of species. — Madeira.

1. P. edentulus. Wollaston, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (3), Vol. i, p. 2o(i858). iMadeira.

— Pl. 6, Fig. I 5.

2. P. madeirensis, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 23, No. 582,

p. I (1908).

Madeira.

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6. Genus PSEUDOCHELIDURA, Verhoeff

Pseudochelidura. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 187 (1902).

Characters, Head globose, sutures indistinct; pronotum square; elytra abbreviated but

free, truncate, axillary margin shorter than costal margin, the shoulders not rounded and with a short

and feeble keel ; wings absent; abdomen depressed, feebly dilated before the apex; last segment

transverse in the male, strongly deflexed posteriorly; p3'gidium short; forceps remote, decurved.

Type of the genus. — P. sinuata, Lafresnaye.

Geographical distributiori of species. — Pyrenees.

I. P. sinuata, Lafresnaye (apud Germar), Fauna Ins. Etr. Vol. ii, pl. 16, Pyrenees.

ff. a, b (1824-1837). — Pl. 6, Figs. 20, 20a, 20b.

Chelidoiiya dufourii, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth, p. 49, pl. i, f. 5 (iSSg).

1 Chelidnra vittigera, Fischer von Waldheim, Hor. Soc. Ent. Ross. Vol. 4,

p. 4S (1846).

var. opisthogona, Borelli, Journ. Jeunes Nat. (4), Vol. 35, No. 412 (igoS).

7. Genus ANECHURA, Scudder

Anechura. Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 289 (1876).

Odontopsatis. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3i5 (1904).

Characters. — Size medium. Antennae with about thiiteen segments; third long and subcy-

lindrical, fouith about two-thirds as long as third, fifth nearly as long as third, rather thick and

cylindrical. Head tumid, sutures indistinct. Pronotum broad, truncate anteriorly, convex posteriorly,

the sides straight. Elj^fra ample, smooth, broad, rounded at the shoulders, but the sides parallel; no

keel. Wings smooth, often abbreviated. Sternal plates transverse. Legs long and slender; second tarsal

segment distincti}^ lobed; first longer than second and third united. Abdomen depressed and dilated

about the middle, narrowed again before the. apex. Last dorsal segment of (f transverse, with tubercles,

of Q simple, narrow. Penultimate ventral segment of (pf broadly rounded, round in 9 ■ Pygidium pf

very short and broad, in 9 ver}' smal, obtuse. Forceps of p^ with the branches remote at base and

strongly bowed, sinuous and undulating. variously toothed ; simple in the 9-

Type of the genus. — A. bipundata, Fabricius.

Geographical distribution of species. — Central Europe, Asia, Mexico, Central America.

1. A. torquata, Burr, Ent. M Mag. p. 84 (igo5). Tonkin.

2. A. crinitata, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. i, p. n Formosa.

(1905-06). — Pl. 7, Fig. 10; Pl. 8, Fig. 4.

3. A. harmandi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3i2 (1904). Japan.

4. A. lewisi, Burr, ibidem, p. 3i7 (1904). Japan.

5. A. filchneri, Burr (apud Filchner), Wiss. Ergeb. Exp. China and Tibet, China,

IO. Bd. I. Teii, p. 58, pl. 3, f. 8 (1908).

6. A. sokotrana, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 498 (1905). Sokotra.

7. A. fedtcJunkoi, Saussure (apud Fedtchenko), Turkestan, Orth. p. 6, Turkestan.

pl I, f. 1 (1874).

8. A . Japonica, Bormans, Ann. Soc. Esp. Nat. Hist. Vol. 9, p. 5i2 (1880). Japan.

Anechura eoa, .Semenoff. Rev. Russe d’Ent. Vol. 2, p. 100, f. 2 (1902).

Apterygida athymia, Rehii, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 27, p. 640 (1904).

9. A. calciattii, Borelli. Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, p. 3 (1909).

Kashmir.

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DERMAPTERA

10. A. asiatica, Semenoff, Rev Russe d'Ent. p. ig7(igo3).

A. orientalis, Semenoff (nec Krauss), Hor. Soc. Ent. Ross. Vol.35, p. 187

(1901).

11. A. zubovshii, Semenoff, ibidem, p. i88(igoi). — Pl. 9, Fig. 6.

12. A. bipunctata, Fabricius. Spec. Ius. Vol. i, p. 840 (1781). — Pl. 8,

Fig. 5.

Forficula higuttata. Fabricius, Ent. Syst. Vol. ii, p. 2 (1792 and 1794).

Chelidura anthracina,'K.o\eTa2X\,'Me.\ei. Ent. Vol. 5, p. 73, pl. 17, f. 5 (1846).

Forficula fabricii. Fieber, Syn. p. 70 (1854).

var. orientalis, Krauss (apud Bormans), Tierreich, Forf. p. 182 (1900).

13. A. schmitzH, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 620, p. 3,

fig. (igo6).

14. A. biolUyi, Borelli, ibidem. No. 53i, p. 18, fig. (igoo).

15. A. orsinii, Gene, Anu. Sc. Nat. Lomb. Venet. Vol. 3, p. 188 (i833).

16. A. vara, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist.Vol. 18, p. 260 (1876).

Position doubtful

8. Genus LIPODES, Burr

Lipodes. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 100 (igo7)

Characters. — Build robust; antennae missing. Head broad; sutures very deep, dividing the

head into three wide, markedly tumid portions; the frons deeply imnressed. Pronotum ample, as broad as

the head, anterior border truncate, sides gently converging posteriorly, posterior margin rounded, about

as long as broad. Prosternum short, broad, hardly longer than wide. Mesosternum broad, rounded.

Metasternum transverse, its entire width being greater than its length; lobe short, transverse, truncate,

nearly four times as wide as long, rectangular. Elytra ample, granulose, with a costal keel. Legs

missing. Abdomen broad, depressed, smooth, broadest about the middle, lateral tubercles very distinet;

last dorsal segment narrower than the body, transverse, rectangular. Pygidium prominent. Forceps

elongate, remote at the base, cjdindrical.

Type of the genus. — L. vivax, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — North India.

I. L. vivax, Burr, Journ. Proc. .Vsiat. Soc. Bengal (new ser.), Vol. i, p. 3o (igoS). North India.

Central Asia, Persia.

Himalayas, Kashmir.

Central Europe.

West Asia, Caucasus.

Madeira.

Costa Rica.

Italy.

Mexico.

SuBFAM. F O R F I C U L I N /E , Burr

Forficulinae. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. log (igo7) (with additions).

Characters. — Body somewhat depressed and generally moderately dilated about the middle;

antennse with from twelve to fifteen segments, cylindrical or subconical, rather short, fourth usually

shorter than third ; meso- and metasternum rather narrow, the former rounded (except in Homatages),

the latter truncate posteriori}' ; elytra generally perfect, occasionally abbreviated ; tarsi variable ;

forceps depressed or cylindrical.

Geographical distribution of species. — AU Regions.

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KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Elytra rudimeniary, ivings absent {abdomen dilaUd about the middle).

i.i. Elytra free, perfectly developed or abbveviattd.

2. Abdomen dilated about the middle, and strongly narrowed apically ;

last dorsal segment very narrow.

3. Anterior femora not thickened; body depressed. Oritntal genus .

3.3. Anterior femora thickened; body not depressed. American gemis.

2.2. Abdomen moderately dilated about or beyond the middle; not

strongly narrowed apically.

3. Tarsi long, second segment feehly dilated, about half as long as

the third.

4. Last dorsal segment sniooth. Oriental genus.

4.4. Last dorsal segment scabrous. American genus.

3.3. Tarsi short, second segment strongly dilated.

4. First as well as second tarsal segment strongly dilated

4.4. Only second tarsal segment dilated.

5. First and third tarsal segment very slender {metasternum

narrow) ....

5.5. First and third tarsal segment not very slender.

6. Pronotum narrow, concave anteriorly

6.6. Pronotum not concave anteriorly, either transverse, or as

broad as long.

7. Tarsi short, first segment equal to third, or about one

and a half times longer.

8. Abdomen subparallel, feebly dilated.

g. Pygidium armed with a spine

9.9. Pygidium with no spine, broad and depressed

{metasternum narrow)

8.8. Abdomen strongly dilated at apex

7.7. Tarsi elongate, first segment twice as longas third.

8. Forceps (f depressed, but not dilated, remote at

the base

8.8. Forceps (f strongly depressed, dilated in basal

portion .

q. Elytra strongly abbreviated, obliquely truncate .

9.9. Elytra perfect, or feehly abreviated, not truncate

obliquely

I. Genus Chelidurella, Verhoeff.

2. Genus Chamaipites, Burr.

3. Genus Skalistes, Burr.

4. Genus Homotages, Burr.

5. Genus Pilex. Burr.

6. Genus Cipex, Burr.

7. Genus Phaulex, nov. gen.

8. Genus Hypi rgus, Burr.

g. Genus Doru. Burr.

10. Genus Elaunon, Burr.

11. Genus Parlax, nov. gen.

12. Genus Apterygida, Westwood.

13. Genus Guanchia, nov. gen.

14. Genus Forficula, Linnaeus.

I. Genus CHELIDURELLA, Verhoeff

ChelieUurelia. Verhoeff., Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 187 (1902).

Characters. — Build slender; body depressed; antennae with about fourteen segments;

pronotum subquadrate; elytra stout, short, exposing a small scutellum; abdomen gently dilated about

the middle and gently narrowed at the apex; pygidium generally prominent; forceps arcuate in the cf .

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Type of the genus. — C. acanihopygia, Gene.

Geographical distribution of species. — Europe and South Africa.

1. C. Gene.Saggio Monogr. Forf. p. i3(i832). — PI.8, Fig. 2. Europe.

Forficuln xauthopygia and F. aptera, Schmidt (non Charpenter), Nat. Hist.

Ver. Krain, p. 7S (1866).

2. C. mutica, Krauss, Verh. Zool.-bot. Ges. Wien, Vol. 36, p. 140, pl. 5, Tirol.

f. 2 (1886).

3. C. ptircdli, Burr, Ann. S. African Mus. Vol. 10, p. i3, f. 8 (1911). — South Africa.

Pl. 7, Fig. 7.

2. Genus CHAMAIPITES, Burr

Chamaipites. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. g5 (1907).

Characters. — Bod}' rather robust; antennae with segments rather thick, conical; fourth

segment about equal to third. Pronotum rounded posteriorh-; eh tra and wings perfect; legs short;

femora rather thick; abdomen depressed, narrow at the base, decidedly dilated about the middle and

strongly narrowed apically; last dorsal segment short and transverse.

Type ofthe genus. — C. hermes, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Borneo.

I. C. hermes, Burr, Ann. Mag. Mat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 99, pl. 4, ff. i, 1(1(1900). Sarawak.

— Pl. 7, Figs. 9, 9a.

3. Genus SKALISTES, Burr

Skalistes. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 12 1 (1907).

Characters. — Size small. Antennae with about twelve or thirteen segments, all subcylindrical ;

third, fourth and fifth approximately equal; head tumid; pronotum broad and rather short, rounded

posteriorly; el3hra and wings ample, well developed, the former not keeled; legs short; femora thick-

ened ; first tarsal segment nearE twice as long as the third; aibdomen smooth in both sexes, convex,

dilated about the middle and attenuate apicalUq last dorsal segment of the narrowed and sloping ;

forceps elongate.

Type ofthe genus. — S. lugubris, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — ■ Central America.

1. S. lugubris, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 24, p. 280 (1862). — Pl. 8, Mexico.

Figs. 8, 8a, 8b.

Ancistrogaster inopinata, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 85 {1900).

Forficula metrica, Rehn, Proc. Acad. Nat. Sc. Philad. p. 3ii (igo3).

Labia cheliduroides, Bormans, Ann. Soc Ent. Belg. Vol. 27, p. 74, pl. 12,

f. 12, cJ only (i883).

Strongylopsalis cornuta, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. i, p. 5o (1908).

2. S. cacaoensis, Caudell, Proc. U. S Nat. Mus. Vol. 33, p. lyS (1907). Guatemala.

3. S. 1 smithi, Bormans, Biol. Centr.-Amer. Orth. Vol. i, p. ii. pl. 2, Mexico.

f. 16 (1893).

4. S. ? vidua, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 494^(1905).

Guatemala.

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4. Genus HOMOTAGES, Burr

Homotages. Burr, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 327(1909).

Characters. — Antennje witli fifteen segmcnts (?); fourth subconical, more than half as long as

third, whicli is subconical, the rest elongate, becoming cylindrical. Head smooth, sutures obsolete.

Pronotum trapezoidal, sides straight and angles rounded, broader posteriorly, than anteriorly. Elytra

ample, not strongly rounded at the shoulders, smooth and with no keel. Wings ample, smooth. Sternal

plates truncate, less broad than in. the other genera. Legs long, slender; tarsi long, first segment equal

to the other two united; second long, scarcely dilated, more than half as long as the third. Pygidium of

(j’ nearly rectangular. Forceps of remote at the base, elongate, sinuous and strongly toothed ; simple

in the 9 •

Type of the genus. — H. fcae, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Burma.

I. H. /eae, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 6,p.4.q5 (18S8). India; Burma.

— Pl. 7, Fig. 8 ; Pl. 8, Figs. 3, 3a, 3b.

5. Genus PILEX, Burr

Pilex. Burr, Proc. U. S Nat. Mus. V'ol. 38, p. 460 (1910).

Characters. — Antennte? (only the basal segment remains; this is short and stout). Flead

tumid, eyes veiy large. Pronotum subquadrate, about as wide as the head and wider than long, and a

little broader posteriorly than anteriorhu Ehhra and wings well developed, ample the former not carinate.

Legs long; first tarsal segment cylindrical, about half as long again as the other two united; second

broad, but distinctly longer than broad; third louger than the second, but only about half as long as

the first. rather broad. Abdomen broad, depressed. subparallel. Lastdorsal segment ample, rectangular,

transverse about twice as broad as long. P3’gidium distinet, obtuse, transverse. Forceps with branches

remote at the base, elongate.

Type of the genus. — P. bogoknsis, Rehn.

Geographical distribution of species. — Colombia.

I. P. hogoi ensis, Rehn, Proc. U. .S. Nat. Alus. \M1. 29, p. 5ii {igo5). Colombia.

6. Genus CIPEX, Burr

Cipex. Burr, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. \M1. 38, p. 462 (igio).

Characters. — Build slender. AntenneU slender and cylindrical, the third and fourth segments

about equal. Pronotum subquadrate, rounded posteriorl}u Elytra not keeled, ample; wings ample.

Sternal plates rather narrow. Feet short, tarsi shorter than the tibire ; ali three segments about equal in

length ; first stout, second strongl}^ dilated, third slender. Abdomen long and parallel. P5'gidium ;

cf large, tumid, and subglobulose, spined; 9 similar, with no spine. Last dorsal segment, male and

female, transverse. Forceps with branches remote at base, elongate, slender in both sexes, with strong

teeth in the male.

This genus is erected for the remarkable earwig from Cuba, described unter the name oi Forficula

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schwarzi, Rehn, which is the type. In spite of the narrow sternal plates and elongate body, it has all the

appearance of the Anechiirinae, especially the peculiar p3'gidium. It is well characterized by the tarsi,

which are quite different from those of any other known genus of the subfamily.

Type of the genus. — C. schwarzi, Rehn.

Geographical distribution of species. — Cuba.

1. C. schwarzi, Rehn, Proc. U. S. 'Nat. Mus. Vol. 29, p. 5i3, f. g (1900). Cuba.

— Pl. 7, Figs. 12, I 2b.

2. C. lelongata, Borinans (apud Bolivar), Bull. Soc. Zool.Fr.Vol. i, p. 120 Cuba.

(1888).

7. Genus PHAULEX, nov. gen.

Characters. — Closel)’ ollied to Dorii ; differs in the veiy slender ftrst and third tarsal segments ;

the pronotum is a little broader than long, rounded posteriorly ; the pygidium has no spine, and the

forceps are stouter and somewhat depressed.

Type of the genus. — P. albipes, Fabricius.

Geographical distribution of species. — \\ est Indies.

I. P. albipes, Fabricius. Alant. Ins. Vol. i, p. 224 (1787). West Indies.

8. Genus HYPURGUS, Burr

Hypurgus. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. loi (1907).

Characters. — Insects of rather small size. Antennae with (?) twelve segments, all cylindrical;

the fourth and third about equal in length; fourth sometimes a little longer, sometimes a little shorter

than third. Head smooth and convex, sutures not very well marked. Pronotum almost as wide as the

head, concave anteriorly, a little longer than broad; metasternal lobe short, transverse, rectangular.

Elytra ample, smooth, well rounded at the shoulders and narrow posteriorly, with no costal keel. Wings

well developed ; first tarsal segment slender, considerably longer than second and third together.

Abdomen convex, dilated about the middle and then attenuate; lateral tubercles of second and third

segments distinet. Last dorsal segment of and 9 ample, longer than broad, decidedly attenuate and

sloping. Pygidium not distinet. Forceps of with branches not contiguous at the base, cylindrica),

sometimes slightly depressed, more or less elongate and bowed, rather stout, horizonlal, with no teeth

on upper surface; those of 9 subcontiguous, simple, straight and slender.

Type of the genus — H. humeralis, Kirby.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Asia.

1. H. humeralis, Kirby, Journ. Linn. ,Soc. Lond. Zool. \"()1. 23, p. 073 (i85i). Ceylon, India.

2. H. fulvus, Burr, Stett. Zeit. p. 341 (igii). — Pl. 7, Fig. 15. .Sumatra.

9. Genus DORU, Burr

Doru. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. i23 (1907).

Characters. — Antennae with segments 4 and 3 nearly equal; elytra ample, smooth; abdomen

subparallel, depressed; last dorsal segment transverse, pygidium of the male spinose; forceps of the

male remote, slender.

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Type of the genus. — D. lineare, Eschscherich.

Geographical distribution of species. — America, Australia.

1. D. biniaculatnm , Palisol de Beauvois, Ins. Afr. Amer. p. i65, Orth.

pl. 14, f. r (1817).

2. D. hinotatiim, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool . Vol. 23, p. 529(1891).

3. D. exile, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 262 (1876).

4. D. lineare, Eschscherich, Entomogr. p. 81 (1822). — Pl. 8, Fig. 6;

Pl. 9, Fig. 8.

Forficula californica, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 85 (i865).

Forficula taeniata, Dohrn, ibidem, Vol. 23. p. 23o (1862).

Forficula suturalis, Serville, Hist, Nat. Orth. p. 40 (iSSg).

Forficula aculeata, Scudder, Bull. U. S. Geol. Surv. Territ. Vol. 2. p. 256

(1876).

Forficula luteipes, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. i8, p. 255 (1S76).

Spliingolabis meridionalis (cJ only), Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc Lond. Zool.

Vol. 2,3, p. 529 (1891).

5. D. hdeipenne, Serville, Orth. p. 46 (1839).

Forficula dichroa, Stal, Eug. Resa, Hist. Nat. Ins. p. 3oi (i858).

Forficula vellicans, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc.Nat.Hist.Vol.i8,p.254(i876).

1 Forficula gracilis. Burmeister (non Blanchard), Handb. Ent. Vol. 2,

p. 755 ( i838).

6. L. spiculiferum, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 528

(1891).

West Indies.

Colombia. [gentina (?).

Southern United States, Ar-

South and Central America,

Mexico, Southern United

States.

South America.

New South Wales.

iO. Genus ELAUNON, Burr

Elaunon, B urr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. i23 (1907).

Characters. — Body depressed. Abdomen ahnost parallel sided; fourth antennal segment

transverse; tarsi short, first segment rather broad, but little longer than the third. Forceps of (gfi slender.

Type of the genus. — E. bipartitus, Kirby.

Geographical distribution of species. — India, Australia.

I. E. bipartitus, Kirby, Journ. Lmn. Soc. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 026 (1891). — India, Ceylon, Australia.

Pl. 9, Fig. I 0.

I I. Genus PARLAX, nov. gen.

Ch aracters. — Build slender; antennae (?) segmentate; the segments short and rather thick; third

segment quite short; fourth about half as long again; fifth twice as long as third. Head tumid, smooth,

SLitures not verj' distinet. Pronotum about as broad as the head, a little broader than long, truncate

anteriorlv and widely, rounded posteriorly. Lobe of metasternum almost square, scarcely wider than

long. Elytra ample, smooth, long, well rounded at the shoulders. Wings long. Feet relatively short;

first tarsal segment about one and a half times as long as the third. Abdomen depressed, slender at the

base, then strongly dilated, attaining its maximum width just short of the apex. Pliciform tubercles

distinet. Last dorsal segment transverse, pf short. Penultimate ventral segment wide, rounded. P3^gi-

dium short and broad. Forceps with the branches slender, widelv remote at the base, elongate and

cylindrical. 9 unknown.

Type of the genus. — P. nieuwenhuisi, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Borneo.

I. P. nieuwenhuisi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 4, p. 118 (1909). Borneo.

— Pl. 7, Fig. I 4.

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12. Genus APTERYGIDA, Westwood

Apterygida. Westwood. Introd. Classif. Ins. \^ol. 2, (Rn. Syn. p 44 (1840).

Characters. — Resembles Forficula in every respect except the forceps of the (fi , which are

remote and slender; the wings are generalh' abbreviated.

Type of the genus. — A. albipennis, iMegerle.

Geographical distribution of species. — Europe and Africa.

1. A. albipennis, Ivlegerle (apud Charpenter), Hor. Soc. Ent. Ross. jn 68 Europe.

(1825). Pl. 7, Fig. I 3.

Forficula media, Hageiibach (nec Marshain), Symb. Ins. Helv. ]>. 16. ff. 6, 7

(1822).

Forficula pedcslris, Itorelli (apud Gene-, .4nn. Soc. Nat. Reg. Lomb. Ven.

Vol. 2, )). i3 I i832).

2. A. coloniae, Rurr, Ann. S. African Alus. A"ol. 10, p. 14. f. g (igii). — South .Africa.

Pl. 8, Fig. 7; Pl. 9, Fig. 7.

3. A. ? cavalli, Jforelli, Boli. Mus. Zool Univ. Torino, \'ol. 21, No. 541, East Central Africa.

11.4(1906).

13. Genus GUANCHIA, nov. gen,

Characters. — Differs from Forficula only in the abbreviated elvtra, which are obliquely

truncate; wings abortive.

Type of the genus.

G. cabrerae, Ifolivar.

Geographical distribution of species. — Canart Islands, Algeria.

1. G. cabrerae, Bolivar, An. Soc. Esp. Nat. Ilist. \'ol. 22, /\ct. p. 3(1893). Grand Canarv

2. G. canariensis, Burr, .Ann. Alag. Nat. llist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 493 (igo5).

3. G. guancharia. Heller, Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr. p. 525, f. i (1907).

4. G. uxoris, Ideller, ibidem, p. 525, f. 2 (1907).

5. G. circinata, Finot, Bull. Soc. Eirt. Er. \M1. 62. p. 28 (1893)

Canary Isles.

Teneriffe.

Teneriffe.

Algeria.

14. Genus FORFICULA, Linn/eus

Forficula. Linnreus. Syst. Nat. (ed. 10), Ahii, i, ]>. 423 (1758).

Characters. — Bodv' convex. Head smooth, tumid; sutures fairly distinet. Antennae with from

ten to fifteen segments; third segment long, nearly as long as the first, genth’ clubbed or cylindrical;

fourth generalh' shorter than third, often much shorter; fifth a little longer than fourth ; the rest gradu-

ally lengthening; all the segments almost or entirely cylindrical. Pronotum more or less rectangular,

truncate anteriori}’; posterior margin truncate or rounded, the hinder angles rectangular or rounded.

Elytra well developed, smooth, ample, with no keel. Wings prominent, abbieviated or abortive

Legs moderately slender. Abdomen rather depressed, broader about the middle; gently narrowed

apically in the (fi, more strongly in the 9; lateral tubercles distinet. Last dorsal segment of (fi trans-

verse, posterior margin smooth or tuberculate; in 9 simple, narrowed. Pygidium of (fi small and

globose or strongly produced and prominent. Branches of forceps of (fi always depressed and alvvays

dilated in the basal portion, beyond which attenuate and arcuate; dilated basal portion short or long

and variouslv armed; in 9 simple, straight, contiguous. -

FAM. FOKFICULID^:

I

Type of the genus. — F. auricularia, Linnaeus.

Geographical distribution of species. — Old World.

I. F. schlagintweiti, Farr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3i3 (1904).

2- F. mogul, Burr, ibidem, p. 32i (1904).

3. F. hrolemanni, Borelli, J3oll. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 22, No. 573,

p. I (1907).

4. F. davidi, Burr, Ent. M. Mag. (2), Vol. 16, p. 86 (1903).

5. F. aceris, Burr, Journ. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal (new ser.), Vol. i,

No. 2, p. 3o (igoS).

6. F. beelzebub, Burr, Ann. Soc Ent. Belg. Vol. 44, p. 51.(1900).

7. F. ruficollis, Fabricius, Ent. S3'st. Su[)pl. p. i85 (1798).

F. baetica, Rambur, Faune d’Andal. Vol. 11, p. 6, pl. i. ff. 6-8 (i838).

8. F. rijfemis, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Mist. (8). Vol. 4, p. 119 (1909).

9. F. tomis, Kolenati, Melet. Ent. Vol. 5, p. 74, pl. 17, f. 6^(1846).

Ch»lidura scindens, Kolenati, ibidem, p. 74. f. 6b {1846).

F. hsllmanni, Kittary. Bull Soc. Nat. Moscou. Vol. 22 (4), [>. 488, pl, 7,

f. I (3849).

10. F. robusta, .Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p. 166 (1908).

F. scndderi, Bormans, An. Soc. Esp. Nat. Hist. Vol. 9, p. 514 (1880).

11. F. ornata, Bormans, Notes Le}'d. Mus. Vol. 6, p. 192 (1884).

12. F. greeni, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc Lond. p. ii3 (1907).

13. F. picta, Kirb}g Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, [>. 525 (1891).

14. F. mikado, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 319(1904).

Apterygida longipygi, Matsumura & Shiraki, Journ. Sapporo Agrie. Coli.

Vol, II, p. 84 (igoS).

? Chelidura diminuta, Matsumura & Shiraki, ibidem, p. 84(1905! (larva only).

15. F. ignota, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 4, p. 120(1909).

16. F. kasnakovi, Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. p. 168 (1908).

F. caucasica, Semenoff, ibidem, p. 19 (igoS).

17. F. aetolica, Brunner von Wattenw\5, Prod. Eur. Orth. p.i8 (1882). —

Pl. 3, Fig. 18.

18. F. sjosledti, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p 116(1907).

19. F. apennina. Costa, Atti Accad. Na[)oli, Vol. g (6), p. 36, f. 7 (1S81).

20. F. ambigua, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 32i (1904).

21. F. lucasi, Dolirn, Stett. Ent, Zeit. Vol. 26. p. 98 (i865).

22. F. imprevista, Burr, Berl Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 2, p.206 (1907).

23. F. barroisi, Bolivar, Rev. Biol. Nord I'T. Vol. 5, p. 447 (1895).

F. escherichi, Krauss, Ent. Nachr. Vol 16, ]). 97, f. i (iSgS).

24 F. pubescens. Gene (apud Serville), Hist Nat. Orth. p. 46 (1889).

F. sctidosa, Fieber, Syn p. 73 (1873).

var.yersini, Yersin, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. (3), Vol. 4. p. 741 {i856).

var. ohtusangnla, Krauss, Sitzungsber. Bbhm. Ges. Viss. Vol. i (1904).

25. F. ponurantsevi, Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. Vol. 3, p. 20(1903).

? F. mesmini. .Azam. Bull. Soc. Ent. Fr. ji. 81 (1906).

26. F. senegalensis, Serville. Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 39 (1839).

F. serrata, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 97 (i865) (nec Serville).

27. F. rodzianlioi, Semenoff', Rev. Russe d’Ent. Vol. i, p. 48(1901).

28. F'. celeris, Burr, Journ. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal (new ser.), Vol. i.

No. 2, p. 3 1 ( igo5).

29 F. auricularia, Linnaeus, Syst. Nat. (ed. lo), Vol. i, p. 423(1758).

F. neglecta and F. inedia, Marsham, Ent. Brit. Vol. i. p. 529 (1802).

F. borealis and F. forcipata, Stephens, 111. Brit. Ent. Vol. 6. p. 5, pl. 28,

f. 3 (i835).

F. major. De Geer, Mem. Hist. Ins, Vol. 3, p. 545. pl. i5. ff. i6-2.5 (1773).

F, deniala and F. parallela. Fabricius, Syst. Ent. p. 270 (1775).

F. i-ifmnata, Mygerle I piud Char|)fini' r), Hor Soc. Ent.Ross. p. 70 (i825).

?F. c.iiicasica, Kolenadi 1 nec Semenoff), Melet. Ent. Vol 5, p. 72 11846).

Tibet, Himalat'a.

North India.

Sudan.

Tibet

North India.

North India.

South Spain, Morocco,

Portugal, Algeria.

Morocco.

Russia, Siberia.

Japan, Korea, Manchuria.

Sumatra, Tonkin, Burma,

Cejdon. flndia.

South Africa.

Japan.

?

Caucasus.

Greece, Asia Minor, Cau-

casus.

Kilimandjaro.

ItaljE

India, Tonkin.

Syria, Egj^pt, Arabia.

German East Africa.

Persia, Syria, Tunis.

South Europe, Algeria.

South Russia.

Africa.

East Africa.

North India.

Europe, North Africa, West

Asia, U .S. North America.

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DERMAPTERA

30. F. silana. Costa. Atti Accad. Napoli, Vol. 9 (6), p. pl. 8 (1881).

F. largionii, Brunner vou Wattenwyl, Prod. Evir. Orth. p. 84 (1882).

31. F. decipiens, Gene, Ann. Sc. Nat. Reg. Lomb. Ven. Vol. 2, p. 228(1832).

? F. brevis, Rambur, Fraiice Ent. Andal. Vol. 2, p. 2 (i838).

F. paUidiconiis, Brulle, Exp. Moree. Vol. 3, i, Zool. sect. 2, p. 81. pl. 29.

f. 2 (i832).

Apierygia laminigera^ Costa. Viaggio Calabrie, p. 38, f. 9 (1881).

32. F. lurida, Eischer, Orth. Eur. p. 76, pl. 6, f. 12 (i855).

F. infumata, Charpentier, Hor. Soc. Ent, Ross. p. 70 (1825).

F. orientalis, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. Vol. 6, p. 82, pl. 4, f. 7 (1900).

33. F. hurriana, Semenoff, Ent. M. Mag. (2), Vol. 18. p. 232 (1907).

34. F. vicaria, Semenoff, Rev. Russe d’Ent. Vol. 2, p. 99, f. i (1902).

35. F. lesnei. Einot. Boli. Soc. Ent. Fr. (7). p. i3g(t887).

36. F. interrogans, Burr, Ent. M Mag. (2), Vol. 16, p. 85 (1905).

37. F. planicollis, Kirb\',Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23. p. 526 (1891).

38. F. sniyrnensis, Serville, I list. Nat. Orth. p. 38(i83g).

39. F. redempta, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), V^ol. i6, }). 494 (1905).

40. F. harhereri, Burr, .Ann. Mag. Nat. Idist. (8), Vol. 8, p. 52 (1911).

F. rupceps, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. i, p. 8 (igoS-ob)

(nec Burmeister).

41. F. ? albertisi, Dubrony, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. (renova, Vol. 14, p. 378

(1879) (9

Italy.

South Europe,North Africa.

Levant.

China.

Korea.

Western Europe.

North India.

North India.

Levant.

Sokotra.

Formosa.

Borneo.

SUBFAM. EUDOHRNIN/E, BuRR

Eudohrninae. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. gi (1907) (with additions).

Characters. — Bod}- not liatiened, parallel-sided, abdomen cylindrical ; antenna with segments

short, fourth often shorter than third; eR-tra and wings perfectly developed. former not carinate; legs

short; forceps remote, C3-lindrical.

KEY TO THE (iENERA

I. Basal antennal segment hicarinate; ivings deeply coloured i. Genus Eudohrnia. Burr.

i.i. Basal antennal segment smooth ; wings not deeply coloured 2. Genus Kosmetor, Burr.

I. Genus EUDOHRNIA, Burr

Eudohrnia. Burr, Trans. Ent. ,Soc. Lond. p. 97 (1907).

Characters. — Body cylindrical. elongate. Antennae rather strong; the first segment strong,

cylindrical, long, and distincti}^ bicarinate; third segment elongate, rather clubbed at the apex; fourth

rather long and thick; fifth longer, the rest lengthening gradually, subconical. Head smooth globose,

the sutures obsolete. Pronotum nearly square, rounded posteriorhe Etytra rugulose, with a fairly sharp

costal keel. which is, however, ver}’ short. Wings and legs long. Abdomen cylindrical. Last dorsal

segment of smoother than the abdomen, short, broad, impressed inthemiddle, scarcely tuberculate ;

in 9 narrow and sloping. Pygidium of cf short, broad; in 9 narrow and small. Branches of forceps

of (7f elongate, horizontal, nearly straight, slender; in 9 similar, but shorter and simpler.

Type of the genus. — E. metallica, Dohrn.

Geographical distributior of species. — India and Burma.

I. E. metallica, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. go (1S64).

India, Burma.

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2. Genus KOSiViETOR, Burr

Kosmetor. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 122 (1907).

Characters. — Size medium; forrn elongate; stature slender. Antennse with about twelve seg-

ments; third rather short, subclavate to subcylindrical ; fourth a little thicker than third and almost as

long; fifth cylindrical, elongate. Flead smooth, tumid. Pronotum about as wide as the head, nearly

square, truncate anteriori}', rounded posteriorly. Elytra long, smooth, parallel-sided, well rounded at

the shoulders. Wings long. Legs not very long, tibise not sulcate above; tarsi rather short, third segment

nearly as longas the first. Prosternum rather broad, mesosternum short, transverse, truncate. Abdomen

elongate, slender, scarcely depressed, almost cylindrical. gently widened at about two-thirds of its

length ; lateral tubercles distinet. Last dorsal segment of cf transverse or subquadrate, scarcely sloping

or narrowed. Pygidium of short, obtuse, not prominent. Forceps of cf with branches remote at base,

very slender, elongate, nearly straight, armed with one or more pairs of sharp teeth; in 9 contiguous,

slender, straight, simple.

Type of the genus. — K. annandalei, Burr.

Geographica! distributiori of species. — Africa and tropical Asia.

1. K. ferrarius, Burr, Stett. Ent. Zeit. p. 842 (1911). — Pl. 7, Pig- I 6-

2. K. temora, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3i2 (1904)

3. K. pouUoni, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Flist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 491 (1905).

4. K. brahma, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3o2 (1904).

5. K. vishnu, Burr, ibidem, p. 3i8 (1904).

6. K. annandalei, Burr, ibidem, p. 3ii (1904).

Java.

North India.

Batchian.

North India.

North India.

Siam.

SuBFAM. NEOLOBOPHORIN/E, BuRR

Neolobophorinse. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 48 (1907). ,

Characters. — Body not depressed, nor dilated, abdomen cylindrical; antennae with segments

short; elytra abbreviated; wings abortive; legs short; sternal plates narrow; mesosternum quadrate,

truncate posteriorly; forceps remote, slender, cylindrical, elongate.

Geographical distributiori of species. — Tropical America and Central Africa.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Keel running ihrough lialf length of elytra; sutures of head strongly

marked ; American genus i. Genus Neolobophora, Scudder.

i.i. Keel running through entire length of elytra; sutures of head nearly

obsolete; African genus 2. Genus Archidux, Burr.

I. Genus NEOLOBOPHORA, Scudder

Neolobophora. Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat, Hist. Vol. 17, p. 281 (1875).

Characters. — Antennae with about twelve segments, rather thick and short; head globose,

sutures distinet; pronotum as broad as the head, subquadrate; elytra free, but abbreviated, with

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no keel. but a sharp fold imitating a keel, obliquely truncate posteriori}?; wings absent; legs long and

slender; abdomen cylindrical, smooth ; last dorsal seginent transverse in the narrow in 9 ; pygidiuin

shoit. but distinet; forceps in the remote, long and slender.

Type of the genus. — N. bogotensis, Scudder.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

1. N . bicolnr, Borelli, Boli, Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Xo. 475. p. 5 (1904).

2. N. borcllii, Burr, Ent. 1\E Mag. (2), 17, p. ii3 (1906).

3. A*, bog-ofeiisis, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. X^at. Hist.VMl. 17, p. 282(1875).

4. N. riificeps. Burmeister, Handb. Ent. A^ol. 2, p. 755 (i838). — Pl. 7,

Fig. 17.

.V. volsella. Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nal. Hist. Vol. iS, p. 25; (18761.

2. Genus ARCHIDUX, Burr

Archidux. Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Jlist. (8), Vol. 4, p. i23 (1909).

Characters. — Closely relaled to N eolobophora ; difters in the percurrent keel of elytra and

longer and narrower second tarsal segment, and smoother head, with indistinct sirtures.

Type of the genus. — A. adolfi, Burr.

Geographical distributior of species. — Central Africa.

I. A adolfi, Burr. .Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol p. 124 (igog). Central .Africa.

SuBFAM. ANCISTROGASTRIN.C, Burr

Ancistrogastri nae. Burr, Trans. Ent. .Soc. Lond. p. io5 (1907).

Characters. — Segments of antennae long and slender, fourth quite or almost as long as third ;

elytra perfect or abbreviated and rudimentary, keeled or smooth; sternum rather broad, mesosternum

rounded posteriorly ; metasternum transverse, truncate; body rather depressed ; abdomen moderately

or strongly dilated, the sides of some of the segments in the often produced into spines and hooks;

forceps (fi depressed, generally bovved at an angle to enclose a lozenge-shaped area, and brimucronate

and somewhat thickened at the apex; last dorsal segment transverse.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical .America.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Penultimatc vcnlral segment rounded [elytra abbreviated, loith shortheel). i. Genus Osteuixus, Burr.

1. 1 . Penultimate veiitral segment with spines or processes at-the external angles.

2. Elytra rudimentary, as lateral fiaps 2. Genus Tristanella, Borelli.

2.2. Elytra perpect or abbreviated , bnt always meeting at the siitural margin.

3. Elytra not keeled 3. Genus .Sauakas, Burr.

3.3. Elytra keeled throiighout their length.

4. Elytra abbreviated, obliquely truncate posteriorly .

5. Forceps (fi tvith a dilated tooth at thehase

5.5. Forceps (fi unarmed at the base

Ecuador.

Mexico.

Central America, Colombia.

Mexico and Central Ame-

rica.

4. Genus Paracosmia, Borelli.

5. Genus Praos, Burr.

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4.4. Elylra, and usually ivings also, perfectly developed.

5. Sides of abdomen in prodiiced into sharp flat spines and

ranrved honks 6. Genus Ancistrogaster, Stal.

5.5. Sides nf abdomen in cT prodiiced into spines or hoohs.

6. Process of penultimaie ventral segment apically bliint and

rounded 7. (}enus Sarcinatrix, Rehn.

6 6. Process of pennlliniate ventral segment acute.

7. Pronotiun longer tlian hroad 8, Genus Vlax, Burr.

7 7. Prnnotinn transverse g. Genus Mixocosmia, Borelli.

I. Genus OSTEULCUS, Burr

Osteulcus. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 106 (1907).

Ch aracters. — Pronotum a little broader than long; el3'tra subquadrate, short, obliqueh'

truncate posteriorly, keeled be5i'ond the shoulders; wings absent; legs long and slender; abdomen

depressed, dilated about the middle, narrowed towards the apex; last dorsal segment transverse; sides

of fifth, sixth and seventh abdominal segments tuberculate; {^gidium hidden ; forceps depressed,

remote, bowed, apicali}' hooked.

Type of the genus. — O. hervillei, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species — Venezuela.

I. O. hervillei, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Flist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 490 (igo5). — Venezuela.

PI. 7, Fig. 18.

2. Genus TRISTANELLA, Borelli

Tristanella. Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 22, No. 61 1, p. 17 (1909).

Characters. — Pronotum rectangular, gently transverse ; elytra reduced to mere rudimentar}'

sipe flaps on the mesonotum; wings absent; abdomen cf gently dilated about the middle; last dorsal

segment cf rectangular, transverse; penultimate ventral segment convex in the middle, with pointed

lobes at the angles; forceps with branches remote, slender, gently arcuate.

Type of the genus. — T. tuberciilata, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Central America.

1. T. tuberciilata, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 22, No, 611, Costa Rica.

p. 18, f. 8 (1909)

2. T. biaculeata, Borelli, ibidem, p. 20, f. 9 (igog). Costa Rica.

3. Genus SARAKAS, Burr

Sarakas. Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 106 (1907).

Characters. — Allied to Ancistrogaster ■, differs in the non-keeled elytra, and feebly tuberculate

sides of the abdomen in the male.

Type of the genus. — S. devians, Dohrn.

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Geographical distributiori of species. — Tropical America.

1. 5. devians, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 79 (i865). Brazil.

Forficula variicornis, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Xat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 255

(1876).

2. 5. 1 perplexus, Kxrhy ,]onrn. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool.Vol. 26, p. 629 (i8gi). Brazil.

3. S. gulosus, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18. p. 259(1876). Mexico.

4. Genus PARACOSMI A, Borelli

Paracosmia. Borelli, Boli. Lab. Zool. Scuola Agrie. Portici, \'ol. 3, p. 323 (1909).

Characters, — Pronotum transverse, subrectangular ; elytra abbreviated, keeled throughout

their lengtb, feeble at axillary angle, exposing small scutellum. Wings abortive; antennas with segments

long and slender, cylindrical ; abdomen convex; last dorsal segment sloping and gently narrowed;

penultimate ventral segment (j' transverse, external angles with a small pointed lobe; branches of

forceps with an internal triangular tooth at the base, arcuate and toothed before the apex.

Type of the genus. — P. silvestrii, Borelli.

Geographical distributior of species. — Mexico.

1. P. silvestrii, Borelli, Boli Lab. Zool. Scuola Agrie. Portici, Vol. 3, Mexico.

p. 324, f. 2 (1909). — Pl. 7, Figs. I 9, I 9a.

2. P. dugesi, Borelli, ibidem, p. 326. f. 3 (1909). Mexico

5. Genus PRAOS, Burr

Praos. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. l^ond. p. 107 (1907).

Characters. — ■ Body depressed ; antennas slender; head smooth, emarginate posteriorly;

pronotum genth' transverse; elytra rudimentaiy’, but free, strongly abbreviated, exposing an ample

scutellum, with a strong percurrent keel ; wings absent; legs long and slender. Abdomen strongly

depressed and dilated, segments 3-6 tuberculate at sides and 7 and 8 recurved and acute; last dorsal

segment in the (f short, very broad; forceps remote, depressed bowed and apicali}' hooked.

Type of the genus. — P. perditus, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Central America.

1. P. perditus, Borelli. Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 21, No. 53i, Costa Rica.

p. 16 (1906). — Pl. 7, Fig. 21.

2. P. ? impeniiis, Bormans, Biol. Centr. Amer. Orth. p. 10, pl.2, f 14(1893) Mexico.

6. Genus ANCISTROGASTER, Stal

Ancistrogaster. Stal, Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 349(1855).

Characters. — Body rather depressed; antennae wiih from ten to thirteen long, slender,

cylindrical, segments; pronotum as broad as the head; broad and ample, rounded at the shoulders,

with a sharp percurrent keel; wings well developed; legs longs and slender; abdomen in the

depressed and dilated about the middle, and gently narrowed apicalh', the sides of several segments

variously produced into spines of recurved hooks ; last dorsal segment transverse; penultimate ventral

segment with points or spines at the angles; forceps subcohtiguous, strongly bowed, apically hooked.

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Type of the genus. — ■ A. luctuosus, Stal.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

1. A . fiilcifey , Rehn, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. VMl. 29, p. 5 10, f. 7 (igoS).

A. mixta, Borelli. Bolli. Mas. Zool. Univ. Torino, Vol. 21, No. 53i,

p. i52 (1906).

2. A. alfari. Borelli, ibidem, p. 14 (igo6).

3. A. biolleyi, Borelli, ibidem, Vol. 22. No. 574, p. (1907).

4. A. tristani, Borelli, ibidem, p. 3(1907).

5. A. luctuosus, .Stal, Oefv. \"et. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 349 (iSSg). —

Pl. 8, Fig. I 8.

6. A. burri, Kirby. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ir. [). 68 (1903)

(nom. nud.)

7. A. sj^inax, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol 23. p. 229, pl. i, f. i (1862).

8. A. maculifer, Dohrn. ibidem, Vol. 26, p. 77 (i865) — Pl. 7, Fig. 20;

Pl. 9, F igs. 21, 2 I a.

rufficnla petropoUs, Wood. Ins. abroad. ji. 279 (1877).

9. A. arthriticus, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. llist. Vol. 18, p. 253

(1826).

10. A. variegatus, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. V'ol. 26, p. 78 (i865).

Forficula appeiidiadata Charpentier, apud Dohrn. ibidem, p. 78 {i865).

11. A. i hirsutus, .Scudder. Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18. p. 256

(1876).

Peru, Madeira, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

Costa Rica.

South America.

]3razil.

Me.xico, Guatemala.

Venezuela.

Brazil.

Central America.

Brazil.

7. Genus SARCINATRIX, Rehn

Sarcinatrix. Rehn, Proc. Acad. Nat Sc. Philad. p. 3o8 (1903).

Characters. — Antennal segments rather short and thick; head tumid; pronotum as broad as

the head, and a little longer than broad; eh'tra hair}', well developed. genth' rounded at the shoulders,

with weak but distinet keel ; wings well developed; legs short; first tarsal segment shorter than the

third ; abdomen subcylindrical, feebly dilated ; last dorsal segment gently transverse ; penultimate ventral

segment of the lobe with the corners produced to form rounded lobes ; forceps contiguous, short and

straight.

Type of tbe genus. — S. anomalia. Rehn.

Geographical distribution^of species. — Costa Rica.

I. .S'. anomalia. Rehn, Proc. Acad. Nat. Soc. Philad. p. 3o8 (1903). — Costa Rica, Brazil.

Pl. 8, Figs. I 7, I 7a.

8. Genus VLAX, Burr

Viax. Buri . T rans. Ent Soc. Lond. }r. loS (1907).

Characters. — Size small ; build feeble ; bod}' not very depressed and feebly dilated; abdomen

of male with sides smooth, unarmed and^not recurved ; otherwise agrees with. Ancistrogaster.

Type of the genus. — V. championi, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

1. V . championi, Bormans, Biol. Centr. Amer. Orth. p. 10, pl. 2, f. i3 (1893). Panama.

2. V. toltccus, Scudder, Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 18, p. 261 (1876). Mexico.

— Pl. 9, Figs. 20, 20a.

3. V. intermedius, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 87 (1900). Peru.

4. V. 1 festae, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 628, p. i (1906). Ecuador.

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9. Genus MIXOCOSMIA, Borelli

Mixocosmia. Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool, Univ. Torino, Vol. 24, No 611, p. 14(1909).

Characters. — Pronotum transverse, rounded posteriorly. Elytra perfect, sharply keeled through-

out their length; wings prominent; abdomen feebly dilated about the middle; last dorsal segment

transverse, feebly sloping, vrith spiniform tubercles at the angles ; penultimate ventral segment (j’ with

pointed lobes at the angles; forceps as in Paracosmia.

Type of the genus. — M. tyistani, Borelli.

Geographical distribution of species. — Central America.

I. M. tyistani, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino. Vol 24. No. 61 1, Costa Rica,

p. i5, f. 7 (1909). — Pl. 9, Figs. 24, 24a.

SUBFAM. OPISTHOCOSMIIN/E, Verhoeff

Opisthocosmiinse. Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. 195 (1902).

Opisthocosmiinse -j- Skendylinse. Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 98 (1907).

Characters. — Antennas long and slender; fourth segment almost or quite as long as third;

sternal plates iiarrow, metasternum rounded, its posterior margin concave; abdomen scarcely

depressed, surface rather convex, moderately dilated about the middle, legs long and slender ; pr^gi-

dium narrow, not prominent, forceps remote, slender, variousl}^ armed.

Geographical distribution of species. — '1'ropical Asia, Africa and America.

KEY TO THE GENERA

I. Tutally apteyous

i.i. Elytya peyfect ov ahbycviated .

2. Elytya keeled.

3. Elytya rudimentayy , abbyeviated.

4. Last doysal segment styongly nayyowed

4.4. Last doysal segment not styongly nayyowed

0. 'i. Elytra peyfect.

4. Elytya keeled thyough entiye length.

5. Foyceps yemote ; Ameyican genus

5.5. Foyceps snbcontignons ; Oriental and Madagascan genus.

4.4. Elytya keeled thyough half theiy length {tijings abbyeviated ;

Oviental gencvcC).

5. Sides of abdoniinal segments igf 6-g yccm ved , acute

5.5. Sides of abdoniinal segment gf 6-g not yeciirved, noy acute

2-2. Elytya not keeled.

3. Last doysal segment (f tyansveyse yectangulay , yathey depycssed,

not styongly sloping.

4. Pyonotnm longey than byoad, yotinded posteyiuyly . 7 . .

4.4. Pyonotnm subquadyate, oy as byoad as long.

I. Genus Sondax, Burr.

2. Genus Liparura, Burr.

3. Genus Obelura, Burr.

4. Genus Kleter, Burr.

5. Genus Emboros, Burr.

6. Genus Skexdyle, Burr.

7. Genus Cosmieli.a, Verhoeff.

8. Genus Opisthocosmia, Dohrn.

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5. Sides of abdomen acui e, recurved {A fricati genus) .

5 5. Sides of abdomen simple.

6. Pronoium hroader iJian lotw'

i? • • . . .

6.6. Pronatum as broad as lotw\

O

7. Tibiae sulcate above

7.7. Tibiae smooili above.

8. Pronotiim rounded poster iorly; second tarsal seg-

men t with very broad labes; Oriental genus .

8.8. Pronoium tiearly square; second tarsal segment

loilh not very broad lobes; American genus .

3.3. Last dorsal segment narroio and sloping, slrongly narrouicd,

forceps siibcont ignotis {Oriental genera].

4. First tarsal segment tioice as lotig as third.

5. Pronotiim subquadrnte ; sides uf abdomen not recurved .

5 .5. Pronatum narroio ; sides of abdomen recurved . . . .

4.4. First tarsal segment equal io third.

5. Pronotiim narroiu, longer than broad

5.5. Pronotiim siibquadrate

9. Genus Thalperus, nov. gen.

10. Genus Pareparchus, nov. gen.

11. (jenus Rhadamanthus, Burr.

12. Genus Timomenus, Burr.

13. Genus Dinex, Burr.

14. Genus Eparchus, Burr.

15. Genus Narberia, nov, gen.

16. Genus Cordax, Burr.

17. Genus Syntonus, Burr.

1. Genus SONDAX, Burr

Sondax. Buri', Fauna Biit. Bidia, Derm. p. 177 (1910).

Characters. — Entirely apterous; build slender. Antennie cylindrica). Head broad, sniooth

and tuinid. Pronotum as broad as the head, broader than long, slightly wider posterior]}^ than anteri-

ori}?; sides all straight, alniost rectangular. .Mesonotum smooth'. Legs slender and long; first and third

tarsal segments about equally long. Abdomen with glandular folds prominent, dilated before the apex

and then narrowed. Last dorsal segment sloping, trapezoidal, strongly narrowed posteriorly. Forceps

with branches contiguous at the base, long and slender.

Type of the genus. — S. repens, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Southern India.

I. S. repens, Burr, F'auna Brit. India, Derm. p. 177, fig. (igio). IMadras.

2. Genus LIPARURA, Burr

Liparura. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 119 (1907).

Characters. — .Size medium or small. Antennae unknown. Head smooth and tuinid, but

sutures distinet. Pronotum square, nearly as broad as. the head. Elytra trapezoidal, not free, weak at

the axillary angle, exposing a transverse scutellum ; anal margin of elytra short; posterior margin

oblique; costal fold with an entire and strongly-marked keel. Wings absent. Legs long and slender ;

first tarsal segment longer than the second and third United. Abdomen strongly dilated and strongly

attenuate at the apex. Last dorsal segment short, small and transverse, gently attenuate and strongly

sloping. Penultimate ventral segment broad, rounded. Pygidium not distinet. Forceps of qf with the

branches subcontiguous, rather depressed at the base, elongate; simple in the 9-

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Type of the genus. ~ L. punctata, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — India.

I. L. punctata, Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Uerm. p. 182 (1910). Noith India.

3. Genus OBELURA, Burr

Obelura. Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 118 (1907).

Characters. — Size small ; build slender. Antennie as in Opisthocosmia. Head smooth. Pronotum

as broad as the head, square. El3 tra rudimentai}-, trapezoidal, keeled along the ouler margin ; inner

margin shorter than the outer. thus forming a small scutellum ; hinder maigin obliqueh' truncate. Wdngs

abortive. Legs long and slender. Abdomen with lateral tubercles veiy distinet, smooth; last dorsal

segment very narrow, smooth, sloping. Forceps w ith branches subcontiguous at base, very elongate

and slender.

Type ofthe genus. — O. tamni, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Cer lon and Southern India.

1. O. tamni, Burr, Journ. Bomba)' Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. 14, p. 67, pl. B, Ceylon.

f. I (1901).

2. O. asiatica, Bormans (apud Bolivar), Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. p. 285, Trichiiropoly.

pl. 10, f. 2 (1897).

4. Genus KLETER, Burr

Kleter. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 104 (1907).

Characters. - Size medium; build slender; pronotum hardly narrower than the head; elytra

keeled at shoulder only ; wings perfect; legs slender and long; abdomen subcylindrical, sides of fourth

to seventh segments with recurved folds ; last dorsal segment in the male transverse; forceps remote,

slender.

Type ofthe genus. — K. aterrimus, Buir.

Geographical distribution of species. — South America,

t. K. aterrimus, Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg. Vol. 27, p. 83, pl. 3, f. 18 Amazons.

(i883). — Pl. 9, Figs. 23, 23a.

07'n//i!oro5»»;aa?iiflzo«««i/j,Burr.Ann.l\Iag'.Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 3. p. 164 (1899).

5. Genus EMBOROS, Burr

Emboros. Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond p. io3 (1907).

Characters. — Small and slender. Antennae with ten segments, cylindrical ; fourth relativeE

long. Head smooth and tumid. Pronotum slightly narrrower than the head and decidedly longer than

broad, rectangular. Metasternal lobe transverse, rectangular. Elytra complete and free, with a keel

running the whole length of the costal fold, rather short. Wings abortive. Legs not ver\" long; tarsi

rather short, first segment hardly longer than the third. Abdomen of cf but slightlj^ dilated, convex.

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second pliciform tubercle very strong. Last dorsal segment of cf a little longer than broad, but slightly

angustate. Penultimate ventral segment of cf rounded. transverse. Forceps of cf with branches not

contiguous at the base, cylindrical, nearly straight.

Type of the genus. — E. dubius, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Burma and Madagascar

I. E. dubius, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol, 14, p. 399 Burma, Madagascar.

(1894). — Pl- 9> Pigs. 14, I4a.

6. Genus SKENDYLE, Burr

Skendyle. Buir. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 118 (1907).

Characters. — Body convex and moderately dilated; elytra shoit, keeled on shoulders and

through halftheir length; wings abortive; legs long and slender. Abdomen moderately dilated about

the middle and genth' attenuate apically, the last dorsal segment in the male being strongly narrowed

and sloping, and branches of the forceps contiguous, sides of the fifth to ninth abdominal segments in

the male recurved and acute.

Type of the genus. — .S. aptera, Verhoeff.

Geographical distribution of species. — Java.

1. 5. aptera, Verhoeff, Zool. Anzeig. No. 665, p. ig5 (1902). — Pl. 9, Java.

Figs. I 2, I 2a.

2. S. 1 javana. Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii, Java.

jn 266(1903) (? to Hypurgus). — Pl. 9, Figs. I 6, I 6a.

7. Genus COSMIELLA, Verhoeff

Cosmiella. Verhoeff, Zool. An/.eig. No. 665, p. ig5 (1902).

Characters. — Pronotum subquadrate, about as broad as the head. Elytra broad, with a keel

in the basal half; wings abortive. Legs long and slender. Abdomen convex, moderately dilated about

the middle, sides of the segments unarmed and normal ; last dorsal segment narrowed ; forceps in the rf

contiguous at the base, elongate and toothed.

Type of the genus. — C. rebus, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — J^iva.

I. C. Burr, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg.Vol. 44. p. 53. - Pl. 9, Figs. I 7, I 7a. Java.

8. Genus OPISTHOCOSMIA, Dohrn

Opisthocosmia. Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 76 (i865).

Cha racters. — Build slender; antennai with about twelve long, slender, cylindrical segments;

head tumid. with distinet sutures ; pronotum longer than broad, narrower than the head; el5dra ample,

rounded at the shoulders, not keeled; wings ample; legs long and slender; abdomen convex, and

moderately dilated, gently narrowed, apically in the (^f ; last dorsal segment in the cf transverse;

penultimate ventral segment rounded ; forceps in the cf remote, slender, elongate and variously toothed,

generally complex.

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DERMAPTEKA

Type of the genus.

O. centurio, Dohin.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Asia and Africa.

I. O centurio, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 79 (iS65). — Pl. 9, Borneo, Sumatra, Siam.

Figs. I 3, I 3a, I 3b.

2.

?0. poeciloceva, Borg. Arkiv f. Zool. Vol. i, p. S76, pl. 26, f. S (1904). West Africa.

O. iormosa. Burr, Ann. Mag. Xat. Hist. (7), Vol. 16, p. 492 {igo3).

3. O. cervipyga, Kirby, Journ. Linn Soc. Lond. Zool. A'ol. 23, p. 523, Borneo.

pl. 12, f. 12 (1891).

4, ? O. longipes, De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nedeii. Overz. Bezitt. Orth. Sumatra.

p. 242, pl. 23, f. i3 (1842).

9. Genus THALPERUS, nov. gen,

Characters. — Antennae C3dindrical, slender, fourth segment about as long as the third,

with about ten segments. Head sinooth, rather depressed. Pronotum about as broad as the head,

subquadrate. Sternal plates narrovv; metasternal lobe veiy parrow. Elytra with no keel, free and well

developed. Wdngs usuall_v abortive. Feet slender, tarsi rather short, first segment rather longer than

the third. Abdomen depressed, dilated about the middle, tapering apicali^'; sides of sixth to ninth

segments in the male recurved. acute or convex. Last dorsal segment about half as broad again

as long, veiy slightty narrower posteriori}’ than anteriorly. The lower external angle is produced to a

short sharp point on the under surface, at the base of the forceps; in 9 narrow and sloping. Penul-

timate ventral segment ver}' short and broad, posterior margin more or less convex. Pygidium

scarcely visible. Forceps cf with the branclies cylindrical, subcontiguous, straight or arcuate;

in 9 contiguous, straight simple.

Type of the genus. — 7' kuhlgatzi, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Africa and Madagascar.

1. T. kuhlgatzi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (8), Vol. 4, p. 116 (1909). — West Africa.

Pl. 8, Fig 13.

2. T. hova, Bormans, Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg.V0l.27, p. 80, pl. 3,f. i6(i883). Madagascar.

3. T. niicheli. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3o7 (1904). Abyssinia.

4. T. rocatlii, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, No. 641, p. 2 (1906). Ruwenzori.

10. Genus PAREPARCHUS, nov. gen.

Characters. — Build small and slender. Antennse with eleven (?) segments, first not very long,

third barely half as long as the first, fourth shorter than third. rest a little longer, all cylindrical and

rather thick; head smooth and globose; pronotum transverse, almost semicircular. Elytra and wings

ample, former not keeled; legs slender; tarsi with first and third segments about equal, the second

strongly dilated. Abdomen gently dilated about the middle and gently narrowed at the apex; last

dorsal segment transverse, sloping, but slightly narrowed, nearly rectangular; forceps in the (f

subcontigupus, slender and elongate.

Type of the genus. — P. mitiusculus, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Sumatra, Borneo.

I. P. minusculus, Bormans, Notes Leyd. Mus. Vol. 6, p., 190 (1884). —

Pl. 8, Figs. I 2a, I2b, I2c, 12d.

Sumatra, Borneo.

FA^I. FORFICULID^

g3

II. Genus RHADAM a nTHUS, Burr

RhacSamanthus. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 121 (1907).

Characters. — Abdomen subcylindrical, convex and gently dilated, and attenuate apically ;

last dorsal segment transverse; legs long; the femora thickened; tibiae sulcate above in apical portion ;

first and third tarsal segments about equally long; forceps depressed, subcontiguous, elongate.

Type of the genus. — R. lobophoroides, Dohrn.

Geographical distribution of species. — Philippine Islands.

I. R. lobophoroides, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 96 (i865). — Pl. 9, Philippines.

Figs. 19,1 9a.

I Chelisochcs picticoruii, Kirby, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23, p. 522,

pl. 17. f. 4 (1891 1.

12. Genus TIMOMENUS, Burr

Timomenus. Burr. Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 96 (1907).

Characters. — Build rather stout and strong. Antennae with twelve or thirteen segments; first

segment long, thick clubbed, remaining segments thinner, rather long. cylindrical, fourth about as long

as third, the fifth distinctly longer'. Head tumid, smooth. Pronotum rather broad, truncate anteriorly,

strongly rounded posteriorly; prozona tumid, distinctly standing up against the flattened metazona.

Etytra smooth and ample, shoulders strongly rounded. Legs rather short; femora rather thick, especially

the anterior pair; tibias rather thick, straight, somevvhat flattened above in the apical portion, especially

in the anterior and middle pairs; tarsi rather short, but second segment broad, flat and rounded; third

segment equal to the first, which is short and rather broad. Abdomen convex, robust, slightly dilated

near the ape.x and then narrowed; lateral tubercles distinet; sides of seventh, eighthand ninth segments

convex in q’. Last dorsal segment of cf reclangular, transverse. Pygidium of (pf short and tumid.

Forceps of with branches remote at base, elongate, stout, or slender, cylindrical and \ ariously armed.

Type of the genus — T. uaunes, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. — Oriental Region.

1. T. oannes, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), VTl. 6, p. 85 (1900).

2. T. aesculapim, Burr, Bol. Soc. Esp. Flist. Nat. p. 280 (igoS).

3. T. nevilli, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. Sog (1904).

4. T . lugens, Bormans,Ann.Mus.Stor.Nat.Genova(2), Vol. 14,9.398(1894).

5. T . shelfordi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3i2 (1904).

6. T. vicinus, Burr, ibidem, p. 809 (1904).

7. T . Jiavocapilaius, .Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. 1, p. 10

(1905-06). — Pl. 8, Fig. 15; Pl. 9, Fig. 15.

8. T. aeris, Shiraki, ibidem, p. 9 (igo5 o6). — Pl. 8, Fig. 16.

g. T. komarowi, Semenoft, Rev. Russe d’Ent. Vol. i, p. 98(1901).

IO. T. bicuspis, Stal, Eug. Resa, Ins. p. 3oi (1860).

I I . T. ares, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 100. pl. 4, f. 6 (1900).

!3. Genus DINEX, Burr

Dinex. Burr, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 38, p. 461 (1910).

Characters, — Abdomen convex, feebl}' depressed and feebly dilated; antennse with segments

cylindrical, fourth longer than third; pronotum nearly square ; elytra and wings ample, smooth. former

Assam, Tonkin.

Bhutan.

North India.

Burma, Assam.

B orneo.

Borneo.

Formosa.

Formosa.

Korea.

Java.

Borneo.

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with no keel ; tarsi with first and third segments about equally long; last dorsal segment transverse,

ample, sloping. not narrowed ; penultimate ventral segment transverse, more or less rounded posteriorD

Type of the genus. — D. aniericanus, Bormans.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical America.

1. D. aniericanus, Bormans, Biol. Centr. Amer. Orth. p. 8, pl. i, ff. 22, 23 Northern South America,

(1893). Mexico.

2. D. rehni, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. l.ond. p. io3 (1907). — Pl. 9, San Esteban.

Fig. 22, 22a.

14. Genus EPARCHUS, Burr

Eparchus. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 120 (1907).

? Taipinia. Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. 2, p. io5 (1907).

Characters. — Antennae with twelve segments, slender and cylindrical ; third and fourth

segments about the same length. Head smooth. Pronotum about as broad as long, as broad as the

head, truncate anteriorly and generally rounded posteriori}^ Elytra ample, smooth, no costal keel,

well rounded at the shoulders and tapering apically. Wings prominent. Legs long and slender; tarsi

slender, first segment longer than second and third united. Abdomen spindle-shaped, narrow at the

base, dilated about the middle, strongly convex and attenuate apically; fifth or sixth to ninth segments

not recurved (viewed from above), but often provided with tubercles at the sides Last dorsal segment

longer than wide, decidedly narrowed. Eorceps of contiguous at the base (owing to the narrowness

of the last dorsal segment), slender and cylindrical, elongate, more or less arcuate, and more or less

undulating in a vertical plane, variously armed, but almost always with a strong vertical process or

tooth on the upper surface near the base; in 9 simple, slender and cylindrical.

Type of the genus. — E. insignis. De Haan.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Asia.

1. E. dux, Bormans, .Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 14, p. 393

(1894).

2. E. insignis, De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt. Orth.

p. 243, pl. 23, f. 14 (1842). — Pl. 8, Fig. I Ia, I Ib.

3. E. barri, Bormans (apud Burr), Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. ii,

p. 266 (1903).

4. E. cruentatus, Burr, ibidem (8), Vol. 4, p. ii5 (1909). — Pl. 8, Fig. I 0.

5. E. tenellus. De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt. Orth.

p. 243 (1848).

6. E. 1 pullus, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc Vol. 2,p. io5 (1907).

Burma.

Burma, Malay Archipelago.

Celebes.

Lombok.

Burma, Malay Archipelago.

Formosa.

15. Genus NARBERIA, nov. gen.

Characters. — Size medium; antennae with from twelve to fifteen long, slender, cylindrical

segments; head smooth and convex, sutures nearly obsolete; pronotum narrow, longer than broad,

subconcave anteriorly, rounded posteriorly ; elytra ample, well rounded at the shoulders, notkeeled;

wings ample, legs long and slender; abdomen convex, moderately dilated about the middle, not

depressed; sides of sixth to ninth segments recurved and acute in the males; last dorsal segment (^9

longer than broad, slightly narrowed apically, sloping; Torceps subcontiguous, rather depressed,

gently arcuate and simply armed.

FAM. FOKFICULID^

95

Type of the genus. — N. biroi, Burr.

Geographical distribution of species. - Oriental Region.

1. N. biroi, Burr, Term. Fiizet. Vol. 25, p. 485, pl. 20, f. 7 (1900). — New Guinea.

Pl. 9, Figs. I 8, I 8a, I 8b.

2. N . simj^lex, Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (2), Vol. 14, p. 396 Burma.

(1894).

3. N. beccarii, Bormans, ibidem. Vol. 20, p. 465 (1900). .Sumatra.

16. Genus CORDAX, Burr

Cordax. Burr, Fauna Brit. lijdia, Derm. p. 184 (1910).

Characters. — Build slender and graceful. Antennae with from ten to twelve segments, ali long,

slender and cylindrica! ; fourth a little longer than third, and fifth a little longer than fourth. Flead tumid,

sutures distinet. Pronotum narro \v and long, not so broad as the head. Elytra smooth. well rounded at the

shoulders, with no keel. Wings generally well developed. Legs long and slender; femora scarcely

thickened; tibiae compressed, first tarsal segment longer than second and third united. Abdomen convex,

rather dilated beyond the middle, then tapering to the apex; lateral tubercles well developed. Last

dorsal segment attenuate and sloping in both sexes. Pygidium indistinct. Forceps of cf long and slender,

the branches remote or subcontiguous at the base, straight or sinuate, variously armed; in 9 straight,

simple, contiguous.

Type of the genus. — C. armatus, De Flaan.

Geographical distribution of species. — Tropical Asia.

1. C. armatus. De Plaan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt. p. 248, Burma, Malay Archipelago.

pl. 23, f. 12(1842). — Pl. 8, Figs. 9a, 9b, 9c.

2. C. ceylouicus, Motschulsky, Bull. Soc. Nat. IMoscou, Vol. 36, p. 4 (i863). Ceylon.

3. C. foveipatus. De Haan, Verh. Nat. Gesch. Nederl. Overz. Bezitt. p.243, Borneo, Sumatra, India.

pl. 23, f. 2 (1842).

Opistliocosmici erroris, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 3o8 (1904).

I ( . Genus SYNTONUS, Burr

Syntonus. Burr, Fauna Brit. India, Derm. p. 199 (1910).

Characters. — Small and slender. Antennae with twelve or thirteen segments, slender and

cylindrical, the fourth segment relatively long. Head smooth, tumid, sutures indistinct. Pronotum

slightly narrower than the head, nearly square, rectangular. Metasternum proportionately narrower than

in most allied genera; posterior lobe rounded. Elytra short and broad, no humeral angle. Wings rudi-

mentary. Legs not very long, slender; femora not thickened; tarsi short, the first segment only as long

as the third. Abdomen with fiiTt pii ciform tubercle very weak, the second very prominent; decidedly

convex, dilated about the middle and narrowed apically; less convex in the 9. Last dorsal segment

of cf narrow, longer than broad, decidedly narrowed posteriorly, and distinctly sloping. Forceps of cf

contiguous at base, then arcuate, very slender; those of 9 cylindrical.

Type of the genus. — S. ucolobophoroides, Burr.

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DERMAPTERA

Geographical distributiori of species. — Ce} Ion and Java.

I. S. neolobophoroides, Burr, yourn. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. 14, p. 355 Ceylon.

(1901). — Pl. 8, Figs. I 4a, I 4b.

SuBFAM. DIAPERASTICIN/E, Burr

Diaperasticinse. Burr, Trans Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 93 (1907).

Characters. — AU antennal segments long and slender; sternal plates narrovv; legs short;

abdomen depressed and moderately dilated ; last dorsal segment transverse.

1. Genus DIAPERASTICUS, Burr

Oiaperasticus. Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 98 (1907).

Characters. — Body depressed; antennae with segments long and slender, cylindrical; elytra

and wings ample; legs short; pygidium short and broad; forceps remote and slender. Head sexually

dimorphic, in the male with vertex sharply divided into regions b}' deep sutures.

Type of the genus. — D . sansibaricus, Karsch.

Geographical distribution of species. — Africa.

1. D. Karsch, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 3o, p. 90, pl. 3, f. 8(iS86).

Pl. 9, Figs. II, I Ia, I Ib.

Apterygida mackinderi, Burr, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7), Vol. 6, p. 83, pl. 4,f. 3

'igoo).

2. D. erythrocephalus, Olivier, Encycl. Meth. Vol. 6, p. 468 (1791) (non

Fabricius). — Pl. 7, Figs. II, I Ia, I Ib, I Ic.

Forficula variana, Scudder, Proc. Bost. Soc. Nat. Vol. 18, p. 253 (1896).

Forficula serrata, Serville, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 40 (1839) (non Dorhn).

Forficula natalensis, Stal. Oefv. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. 12, p. 384 {i855).

Forficula afiricana, Dohrn, Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 26, p. 86 (i865j.

Chelisoches pulchellus, Gerstacker, Mitth. Ver. Vorpomm. Vol. 14, p. 42(1883).

3. D. bonchampsi, Burr, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 317 (1904).

4. D. cagnii, Borelli, Boli. Mus. Zool. Univ. Torino, V'ol. 21, No. 541,

p. 3 (1900).

East to South Africa.

Africa.

Abyssi ni a, Nyassa.

East Africa.

J‘

DERMAPTERA

97

GENUS OF UNCERTAIN POSITION

Genus MESOL-ABIA, Shiraki

M esolabia. Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. i, p. 12 (igo5-o6) (9 only).

Characters. — ?

Geographical distribution of species. — - Formosa.

I. M . niitakaensis, Shiraki, Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. Vol. i, p. 12 Formosa.

( igo5-o6)

SPPXIES OF INDETERMINATE POSITION

Chelidura curta, Fischer von VValdheim, Entomogr. Ross. V^ol. 4, Orth.

p. 49 (1846) (? = Aplerygida albipennis, Megerle).

Chelidura paupercula, Gene, Ann. Soc. Nat. Reg. Fomb. Ven. Vol. 2, p.

(1832) (? larva of Ch. aplera).

Chelidura thoracica, Fischer von Waldheim, Entomogr. Ross. Vol. 4, Orth.

p. 5o ( i8g6).

Forficula capensis, Thunberg, Act. Soc. Upsula, Vol. g. p. 52 (1827).

Forficula doumerci, Ser\’ille, Hist. Nat. Orth. p. 41 (1-889) (9 only).

Forficula elongat a , Fabricius, Ent. Sr^st. Vol. 2, p. 4 (1793).

Forficula fascinata, Thunberg, Act. Soc. Upsula, Vol. g, p. 52 (1827).

Forficula flexuosa, I'abncius, Syst. Ent. p. 269 (1775).

Forficula freyi, Dohrn. Stett. Ent. Zeit. Vol. 20, p. 106 (i85o) (? = Aptery-

gida albipennis, Megerle).

Forficula jackeryensis, Palisot de Beauvois, Ins. Afr. Amer. Vol. i, Orth.

p.'36, f, 4,(9) (r8o5).

Forficula pulchripes. Bormans, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova, \’ol. 34,

p. 408. 9 (1894).

« Olyntlia » stapJiylinoides, Walker, Cat. Neurop. Brit. Mus. \M1. 3, p. 532

(i853) (a Pygidicrana larva).

Sphingolabis meridionalis, Kirbv, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 23,

p. 526 ( 1891).

S. Russia.

South Africa.

French Guyana.

West Indies.

South Africa.

West Africa.

Burma.

Brazil.

Brazil.

APPENDIX

The Ibllowing names have been included in the Dermaptera, but are now rejected as

it has been satisfactorilv established that they are not members of this order :

Condylo palama agilis. Sundesall, Eorh. .Skand. Naturf. p. 225 (1847) (ac- Brazil.

cording to Krauss, an Embiid larva).

Typhlolabia larva, Philippi, Zeitschr. f. Naturf. Vol. 21, p. 219 (i863)

(an Iapyx \ThysanuraI).

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INDEX

(ieneric and hi<;her »roup names and its synonymies are printed in fat characters; specific names and varieties in

Roinan type and the synonymies in itulics.

DEKMAPTERA

99

DERMAPTERA

DERMAPTERA

1 02

DEiniAPTERA

Fa^'es

lobata {g. Pariisfiarattij) 6o

Lobophora 65

lobophoroides [g. Rhadamanthus) g3

Logicolabis 33

lombokianum {g. Allostethus) 25

longiforceps (g-. Auchenomus) 5g

longiforcipata [g. Forficula) 5o

lougipeunis ig. Demogorgou) 37

longipennis (Echiiioso maconcolor. var. ) 23

longipes (g. Opisthocosmia) 92

longipygi (g. Apterygida) 81

longisetosa (g. Dvscritiua) i3

longissima (g. Forficesila) 5o

lucasi [g. ForficuLt ) 81

luctuosus ig. Ancistrogaster) 87

ludekingi (g. Proreus) 64

lugens {g. Timomenus) g3

lugubris fg. Slialistes) 76

lurida (g. Forficula) 82

lurida [g. Forcipula) 38

lutea g. Labia) 56

luteipenne Ig. Doni) 79

lukipes (g. Forficula) 79

luzonica (g. Prolabia) 57

mackinderi (g. Apterygida) 96

niacrocephalus (g. Diplalys) i3

macropyga ig. Allodahlia) 71

maculifer (g. Ancistrogaster) 87

inadeirensis (g. Perirrhytus) 72

maeklini [g. Labia) 56

magnificus {g. Labidurodes) 25

inaindroni Ig. LIomoeolabis) 28

major [g. Anisolabis) 29

major (g. Forficula 1 8 1

major ig. Platvlabia) 43

malayana Ig. Allosiethella) 25

malgacha [g. Metisolabis) 42

inalgachus ig. Chelisoches) 65

marginalis (g. Anisolabis) 29

marginalis Ig. Labia) 56

margiuella (g. Forficula) 37

maritima ig. Anisolabis) 29

marmoricrura [g. Kalocrania) ’ 18

marmoricauda [g. Pygidicrana) 18

martensi {g. Allostethus) 25

matirifanica (g. Anisolabis) 29

Marava 5o. 53

maxima (g. Anisolabis) 29

maxima [g. Forficula) 36

Mecomera 58, 59

media (g. Forficula , 80

melancholica (g. Labia) 5p

DERMAPTEKA

io3

Pa-.s

nalalensis (g. Forficula) ,g6

neavei (g'. Karschiella) i5

neglecta (g. Forficula) 8i

N eolobophora 83

Neolobophorinae 68, 83

rieolobophoriodes [g. Synlonus) 96

nepalensis {g, N'a!a) 36

Nesogaster 48

Nesogastreila 48

Nesogastrinae 46, 48

nevilli (g. Timomenus) 93

nietneri (g. Cranopxgia) 19

nieuwenhuisi Parlax) 79

nii;ra [g. Ctenisolahis) 42

ni”ra [g. Psalis) 3i

iiigiella [g. Prolabiii) 58

nigriceps {g. Cbaetospania) 64

nigriceps [g. Diplatys) 14

nigricurnis ig. Lahidnra) 65

nigrina (^. Parasparatta) 60

nigripennis (^. Forficula) 58

nigripennis \g. Spongophora) 52

iiigritus [g. Labidurodes) 32

iiigrocastaneus (g. Adiatlietus) 66

nigrollavidus {g. Andex) 55

nigronitens (g. Lobophora) 65

nigrorufus (g. Spongovostox) 52

niitakacnsis (g". Mesolabia) 97

nitens (g. Allostethella) 25

nilidipennis (g. Irdex) 52

nitidus [g. Labidurodes) 32

notigera (g. Pygidicrana) 18

uovae-zeelandiae (§■. Parisolabis) 39

oannes (g. Timomenus) g3

Obelura 88, 90

oljlita Ig. Gonolabis) 28

obscurum [g. Echinusoma) 36

obtusangula [Forficula pubescens . var.) 81

occidentale [g. Echinosoma) 23

occidentalis [g. Anisolabis) 29

occidentalis ig. Diplatys) 14

oceanica ig. Forficula) 49

vchracea (g. Spongiphora) 52

'ochropus [g. Forficula) 56

Odontopsalis 73

okinatuaensis [g. Labidurodes) 32

opaca (g. Pygidicrana) 21

ophihalmica [g. Pygc) 20

Opisthocosmia 88, 91

Opisthocosmiinae 69. 88

opisthogona [Pseudoclielidura sjtui-

ata^var.) 73

DERMAPTERA

1 04

DERMAPTERA

io5

Pag-es

viator (g. Diplatys) 14

vicaria {g. Forficula) 82

vicina (g. Anisolabis) 3o

vicina (g. Forficesila) 36

vicina (g. Spongiphora) 5o

vicinnsi,^. Timomenus) g3

vidua {g Skalistes) 76

villica (g. Spliingolabis) 55

vishnu tg. Kosmetor) 82

vitiatus [g. Chelisoches) 66

vitticollis (g. Pyge) 20

vittigera Chelidura) 73

vivax [g. Lipodes) 74

Vlax 85, 87-

v-nigrum(^-. Pygidicrana) 18

voeltzkowi {g. Metisolahis) 42

volcana (g. Cliaetospimia) 5y

volsella (g. N eolobophora) 84

vohi {g. Gonolabidura) 25

vosseleri (g. Anisolabis) 29, 33

vosseleri Diplatys) 14

VostOK 5o, 5i

waddyi (g. Psalis) 32

wahlbergi {^. Echinosoma) 23

walkeri {g. Forcipula) 38

walkeri (^. Pseudisolabis) 3g

wallacei {g. Labia) 5p

wallacei (g. Nesogaster) 49

weissi Ig. Proreus) 64

welmanni {g. Acnodes) 17

weslermanni [g. Echinosoma) 23

westralica [g. Anisolabis) 3o

willeyi (g. N annisolabis) 41

woodwardi (^. Gonolabis) 28

woodwardi (g. Mongolabis) 34

w. -signata [g. Sparatta) 60

xanthopus (g. Labidura) 37

xanthopygia [g. Forficula) 76

xenia Anisolabis) 29

yersini {Forficula pubescens, var.) 81

yezoensis (g. Labia) 57

yoi'kense (g. Echinosoma) 23

znbovskii (g. Anechitra) 74

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DERMAPTERA

EXPLANATIOR OE P LATES

Plate i

Fig. I. Karschiella camertinensis, Verhoeft, (T, X 2.

— 2. Dicrana daemeli, Dohrn, X 2. Type.

— 2a. Tagalina grandivcniris, Blanchard, tarsus.

— 3. Diplatys griffithsi, Burr, q’, X 5. d'3'V>e.

— ia. Kalocrania pallidipennis. De Haan, pronotum.

— 4. Acnodes americana, Burr, cf, X 2 1/2. T}'pe.

— 4^1. Dicrana separata, Burr, pronotuiu, X 6.

— 4^;. — — — , penultimate ventral segment.

— 5. Pygc ophthalmica, Dohrn, cf . X 3 1/2. Type.

— 6. Cranopygia nietneri, Dohrn, (2f, penultimate ventral segment, X 6.

— 7. Pygc atriceps, Kirby, , thorax. X 6.

— 8t7. Karschiella cameritnensis. Verhoeff, leg, X 8.

— 8Z>. — — — antenna.

— 8r. — — — • sternum.

— ad. — — — thorax.

— 9«. Bormansia impressicollis, VTrhoeff, thorax. X 4-

— gb. — — — sternum.

— loa. Challia fletcheri, Burr, Qp , thorax, X 5.

— lob. — — — — sternum.

— iia. Anataelia canaliensis, Bolivar, leg, X 8.

— iib. — — — antenna, X 8.

— iic. — — — thorax, X 3.

Pt.ATE 2

Fig. I. Picrania angustata, Dohrn, head and thorax, X 6.

— la. — — — penultimate ventral segment, X 6.

— 2. Echinosoma yorkense, Dohrn, X 5. Fype.

— 3. — fuscum, Borelli, sternum, X 6.

— 4. Pyragra fuscata, Serville, sternum, X 4.

— 5. Propyragra brunnea, Burr, X 4. Type.

— 6. — paraguay ensis, Bormans, thorax, X 6.

— 6a. — — — penultimate ventral segment, X 6.

— 7. Pyragropsis tristani, Borelli, antenna.

— 8. Echinopsalis guttata, Bormans, head, X 6.

— 8a. — . — — tarsus, X 6.

— 9. Allostethus lombohianum , Verhoeff. sternum, X 6.

— IO. Allosthetella doriae, Dubronj', (^f, X 4. Type.

— II. Gonolabina kuhlgatzi, Verhoeff, end of abdomen, X 4.

— iia. — — — sternum, X 4.

— 12. Esphahnenus peringueyi, Burr, X 4. Tj^pe.

— i3. — lativentris, Philippi, sternum, X 6.

DERMAPTERA

107

Fig. 14. Gonolabis javaiia, Bormans, X 3 1/2. Type

— 14». — — — sternum, X 8.

— i5. Homceolahis maindvoni, Borelli, thorax. X 4.

— i5a. — — — sternum, X 4.

— la. — — — penultimate ventral segment

— 2. Pyyagropsis fristcvii, Borelli, head, X 6.

— 2a. — — — tarsus.

— 3. Enborellia peruviana, Bormans, , X 2

— i3. Pseudisolabis loalkeri, tRirr, cf, X 2. Type

— i3fl. — — — tarsus.

— lib. — — -- sternum.

— 14. — bnrri, Borelli, sternum, X 6.

— i5. ArJex sjostedti, Borg, head, X 6.

— i5a. — — — thorax, X 6.

— 2a. — — — thorax, X 8

— 2b. — — — antenna.

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DEKMAPT liRA

Fig. 5.

— 5a.

— 5l>.

— 6.

— 6(1.

7 •

— 8.

— 9-

— ga.

— gb.

IO.

lOrt

— II.

— 1 1 rt .

— iib.

— 12.

1 21/.

— \2b.

Lcptisolabis howardi, Burr, head, X 8. l ype.

— — — thoiax, X 6.

— — — antenna, X 6.

Platylabia major, Dohrn, , X 3.

— — — tarsus.

ApacJiyus feae, Bormans, cf, X i 1/2.

Dendroiketes corticinns, Burr, (^f . X 4- d'ype.

Pericoiuus ieniiipcs, Burr, , X 2 1/2.

— — — elytron.

— — — tarsus.

Nesogasier aciiUaiiis, Bormans, el\ti<;n.

— — — tarsus.

Vandcx schubotzi, Burr, head, X 8.

— — — el_vtron, X 8.

— — — tarsus.

Strongylopsalis boliviana, Bormans. , X 3. T3’pe.

— — — elytron.

— — — tarsus.

— i3. Spougipkora bormansi, Burr, , X 3.

— i3//. — — — var.. cf, forceps.

— i3//. — — — head.

— 14. — croceipennis, Serville. tarsus.

— 14«. — — — antenna.

— i5. Purex brunneri, Bormans, cf, X 3. Type.

— iSa. — — — tarsus.

— 16. — frontalis, Dohrn. liead.

— 17. Vostox briinneipennis, Ser\'ille, head, X 8.

— ija. — — — antenna, X 8.

— 17/;. — — — tarsus, X 8.

— 18. Spougovostox hilaris, Bormans, cf, X 8. Type.

— • 19. Chretospania foliata, Burr, (;f , X 6. T3’pe.

Pl.AIE 5

Fig. I.

— la.

— 2.

— 2a.

— 2b.

— 3.

— 4-

— 4«.

— 4^.

— 5.

— 5a.

— 5b.

— 6.

Spougovostox alluaiidi, Burr, head, X 8.

— — — antenna.

Irdex nitidipennis, Bormans, head, X 8.

— — — antenna, X 8.

— — — tarsus, X 8.

Marava grandis, Dubrony, tarsus.

Chatospania paederina, Gerstacker, head and thorax, X 16.

— — — antenna.

— — — tarsus.

Sphingolabis semifulva, Bormans, (^f , X 3.

— — - — tarsus.

— — • — head and thorax.

Labia schivarzi, Caudell, d^, X 8. Tj-pe.

DERMAP TERA

log

. 7. Labia minoy , Linnaeus, head.

7«. — — — antenna.

76. — — — tarsus.

yc. — — — penultiinate ventral seginent.

8. Prolubia paraguayensis, Caudell, antenna.

9. Larex rogersi, Bormans, head, X 10.

ga. — — — antenna, X lo.

gb. — — — penultimate ventral segment, X 10.

10. Aiichenomiis longiforceps, Karsch, X 3.

loa. — — — tarsns.

11. Mccomera bn:i:nea, Serville. head and thorax.

iia. — — — tarsus.

12. Sparafta m-signata, Biirr, head and thorax.

12«. — — — tarsus.

12^. — — — antenna.

13. Parasparatia columbiana, Boiunans, cf, X 5. Type.

14. — bolivari, Bormans, thorax, X 10.

15. Pyosparatla dohrni , Borelli, head and thorax, X 8.

16. Kincsis piinctulata, Burr, liead and thorax (from side).

17. Exypmis pulchripennis, Bormans, elytron, X 5.

17«. — — — leg, X 5

I7^>. — — — tarsus.

18. KUiduchns auslralicus, Le Guillou , tai sus.

ig. Chelisoches lilyanits, Iloldhaus, 9' X 2 1/2. Type.

20. Solenosoma birmanum, Bormans, head, X 8.

20«. — — — thorax.

21. Proreus simulans, Stal, X 3.

22. Hamaxas semiluteus, Bormans. (^f , X 4. d'ype.

23. Adiathetus teiiebralor, Kirb)-, cf, X 2.

Pl.ATE 6

1. Chelisoches lilyanits, Iloldhaus, antenna.

1«. — — — tibia (front view).

ib. — — — tarsus.

2. — morio, Eabricius, tibia (front view).

3. Proreus simulans, Stal, antenna, X 6.

4. s/. , tibia (front view). .

5. Knkrates elegans, Bormans, (^ , X 3. Type.

6. — flavipennis, Fabricius, head and thorax.

7. Lamprophorus kervillei, Burr, antenna.

ya. — — — pronotum.

yb. — — — leg.

8. Hamaxas semiluteus, Bormans, tarsus. X 10.

8«. — — — head and thorax.

8^. — — — antenna,

g. Chelidura apiera, iMegerle, yf . X 2.

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DERMAPTERA

Fig. ga.

IO.

— II.

— 12.

— \2a.

— i3a.

— i36.

— H-

— i5.

— i6<i.

— i6&.

— 17-

— 17«.

— 176.

— ijc.

— ijd.

— 17«.

— 18.

— 19.

— 20.

— 2oa.

— 206.

Fig. I.

— 2

— 3.

— 4-

— 5.

— 5a.

— 6.

— 7-

— 8.

— 9-

— ga.

— IO

— II.

— iia.

— I ib.

— I ic.

— 12.

— I2a.

— i3.

— 14.

— i5.

— 16.

Chelidura aptera, Megerle. sternum.

Mesochelidura bolivari, Bormans, cf, X 5.

— kaffir. Burr, cf, X 5.

Allodahlia macropyga . Westwood, cf , X 3.

— — — sternum, X 4.

— scabri ascilla. Serville, elytron.

— — — pronotum, X 6.

Lithiniis analis , Rambur, eh tron.

Perirrhylus edeniuliis. Wollaston, thorax, X 6.

Pterygida circiilaia, Dohrn, pronotum, X 6.

— — — elytron.

Mesasiobia hemixanthocara. Semenoff, X 2.

— — — head, X 6.

— — — last dorsal sclerite, X 4-

— — — apex of ditto, end view, X 4.

— — — tarsus.

— — — thorax, X 4.

Burriola redux, Semenofl, , X 4. bype.

— przewalskii, Semenoff, (pf , X 4. T} pe.

Pstiidochelidura sinuata, Germar, (^ , X 2 1/2.

— — — thorax, X 6.

— — — sternum, X 8.

Pl-.^TE 7

Forcipula decolyi, Bormans, sternum, X 4.

Idolopsalis riveti, Borelli, , X 3.

Nesogaster papuits. Bormans, cf, X 8. Type.

Prolabia formica, Burr, (f . X 12. Type.

Chelisochella superba. Dohrn, elr tron, X 3.

— — — leg. X 3.

Kinesis pnnctulata, Burr, (f, X

Chelidurella purcelli. Burr, (^f , X 6. Type.

Homotages feae, Bormans, (f , X 2.

Chamaipites hermes. Burr, cf, X 4. Type,

— -- — cf’ forceps (side view).

Anechura crinitata, Shiraki, cf • X 5.

Diap er asticus erythrocephalus, Olivier, cf . X 3.

— — — head.

— — — cf ' apex of abdomen.

— — — tarsus.

apex sclmarzi, Rehn, 9’ X 3. Type.

— — — cf • forceps.

Apterygida albipennis. Megerle, cf , apex of abdomen and pygidium, X 6.

Parlax nieuwenhuisi, Burr, cf • forceps, X 8. Type.

Hypurgus fulvus, Burr, cf , X 4. T3'pe.

Kosmetor ferrarius, Burr, cf, X 3. Type.

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DERMAPTERA

III

Fig.17.

— 18.

— 19.

— iga

— 20.

— 21.

Fig. I.

— 2.

— 3.

— 3a.

— 3b.

— 4-

— 5.

— 6.

— 7-

— 8.

— 8a.

— 8b.

— 9^1.

— gb.

— gc.

— 10.

— I la.

— I ib.

- I2a.

— : 2b.

12C.

— i2d.

— i3.

— 14«.

— 1 4^.

— 1 5.

— 16.

— 17-

— 1 7«.

— 18.

— 19-

— 20.

— 21.

— 22.

Fig. I.

Neolobophora nificcps^ Burmeister, thorax, X 6.

Osteulcus kervillei, Buir, thorax, X 6.

Pavacosmia silvestrii, Borelli, elytron, X 6.

— — — cf, abdomen and forceps, X 6.

Ancisirogaster maciilifer, Dohrn, antenna.

Praos perditus, Borelli, thorax. X 6.

Pl.ATE 8

Forcipula aiiicricaiia, Bormans, X 2.

Chelidurella acaulhopygia, Clenci, , X 4

Plomotages fcae, Bormans, tarsiis.

— — — pronotum.

— — — tibia (front view).

Anechura criuiiata, Shiraki, (^f . X 4.

— bipunclata, Fabricius, cf , apex of abdomen, X 4.

Doni lineare, Eschscherich. , X 3.

Apterygida coloniae, Burr, (^ , X 4 Tvpe.

Skalisies lugubris, Dohrn, leg.

— — — pronotum.

— — — (^ , forceps.

Cordax armatus. De Haan, head and pronotum.

— — — (7f , abdomen, X 6.

— — — tarsus, X 6.

Eparclius cruentatus, Burr, (^ , X 2 1/2. Type.

— insignis. De Haan, pronotum, X 6.

— — — leg, X IO.

Pareparchus minusculus, Bormans, head and pronotum, X 10.

— — — antenna.

— — — tarsus.

— — — (7f , forceps.

Thalperus kuhlgatzi, Burr, (^ , abdomen, X 4.

Syntonus neolobophoroides, Burr, tarsus, X 8.

— — — thorax, X 8.

T imomenus flavocapitatus, Shiraki, (^ , X 2.

— aeris, Shiraki, head and pronotum, X 8.

Sarcinatrix anomalia, Rehn, cf, X 7- Type.

— — — 9 ' forceps.

Ancistrogaster luctuosus, Stal, X -l-

Kalocrania sp., opisihomeres.

Pyragra fuscata, Serville, opisthomeres.

Allostcthus indicum, Hagenbach, opisthomeres.

Labidura riparia, Pallas, opisthomei es.

Pl.ATE 9

Mesoclielidura promontorii, Burr, (f , X 5. Type.

— kaffir, Burr, q’, X 4. Type.

2.

I 12

Fig. 3.

— 5.

— 5a.

— 6.

— 7-

- 8.

— IO.

— II.

— I la.

— 1 1^.

— 12.

— lia.

i3.

— 1 3a.

— ■ i3b.

— H-

— • 14«.

— i5.

— 16.

— i6a.

— 17-

— 17«.

— 18.

— i8fl.

— 18^.

— 19.

— iga.

— 20.

— 2oa.

— 21.

— 21 a.

— 22.

— 22a.

— 23.

— 23a.

— 24.

— 24«.

DFRMAPTERA

Mesochelidura peringiieyi, Burr. cf> X 5. Type.

Allodahlia viacropyga, Westwood, (^ , forceps (side view).

— — — sternum, X 8.

Anechiira zuhovskii, Semenoff, steinum, X 4.

Apttrygida coloniae, Burr, tarsus.

Doru lineare, Eschscherich, , end of abdomen and forceps, X 6.

Elaunon bipartitus, Kirby, sternum, X 6.

Diaperasticiis sansibarictis. Karsch, , head, X 6.

— — last dorsal sclerite, X 4.

— — — tarsus, X 6.

Skendyle aptera, Verhoeff, cf , abdomen, X 4.

— — — el>iron, X 4.

Opisthocosniia centurio, Dohrn, (^ , last dorsal sclerite, X 4.

— — — tarsus, X 4.

— — — head and pronotum, X 4.

Emboros dubius, Borinans, cf, last dorsal sclerite, X.8.

— — — ehdron, X 8.

Timomenus flavocapitatus, Shiraki, tarsus.

Skendyle javanus, Borinans, , abdomen, X 6.

— — — thorax, X 6.

Cosmiella rebus, Buir, (^ , abdomen and forceps, X 4.

— — — elytron, X 4.

Narberia biroi, Burr, tarsus.

— — — antenna.

— — — pronotum.

Rhadamanthus lobophoroidts, Stal, tarsus.

— — — tibia (front view^.

Vlax toltecus, Borinans, elytra, X 6.

— — — abdomen and forceps, X 6.

Ancistro gaster maculifer . Dohrn, abdomen and forceps, X 4.

— — — elytra, X 4.

Dinex rehni, Burr, , penultimate ventral segment, X 6.

— — — tarsus.

Klcter aterrimus, Bormans, elytron, X 6.

— — — (7f , last dorsal sclerite, X 6.

Mixocosmia tristani, Borelli, elytron.

— - — — cf , abdomen and forceps

Dover (England), i5th July 1911.

GENERA INSECTORUM

DERMAPTERA

Din'(ina doinneli Dohrn

Karschiella ca/rternTLensis Verhoeff.

Diphilys qri^VitlLSL Hiu:r.

F\’yc oplifhahTiica Dohrn

Acnodes ameidcana Bnrr

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Esphalmenus pa^ngu^d. Butt.

PrvpiTagm brumiea

Gonolahis Javana

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Bclimosoma vorkense. DohiYi .

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AmsolabLs holtentota Dohm.

Euhorcllia jn^ruviana Borrn

Fsalis (indicoUf.s Uersf

P.seudisol/ibts' waJkcri Bujt.

Fortu'uUi aeioltca Br.

Vosfox sijrnUs Borm

Nala iigtnii Burr.

Labidura }>luviaUs /wW;r.

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Plaiylahia mqfopJJofim . Perii 'ormis tenui pes, Burr. 'f

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FAaunon inythrocephahis Oliv

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AneiAmra- criniata Shir.

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Epaixhus cnientakis Burr.

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COLEOPTERA ADEPHAGA

FAM. CARABID^

SUBFAM. psydrin.b:

par le Capitaine Paul DUPUIS

AVEC I PI.AXXHE COI.ORTEE

ETTE sous-famille ne comprend qu’un geme, Psydius, I.e Conte, place d'abord pres

des Ozaenides, dont il se separe par les hanches posterieures contignes, puis dans les

Broscides, dont il s’ecarte par ses deux soies supra-orbitales, et par Lacordaire dans

les Morionides, dont il ne possede ni le corps pedoncule ni les tarses elargis des inales.

Synonymie : Psydrini, Horn.

Caractenes. — Antennes de longueur inoyenne, inserees sons un rebord frontal, les trois

premiers articles et la base du qualrieme glabres, le premier un peu epaissi et cylindrique, le troisieme

plus long que le second, les articles 4-10 ovales allonges, le onzieme et dernier a peu pres aussi long

que les articles g et 10 reunis. Tete triangulaire, a coi large. Deux pores setigeres supra-orbitaires,

Tanterieur plus rapproche du bord oculaire. Epistome un peu avance. Yeux ecartes de rechancrure

buccale en dessous, d’une forme ovale un peu apiatis en arriere. Labre assez court, un peu echancre.

Mandibules depourvues de pore setigere externe, peu saillantes, arquees et aigues au sommet.

Machoires ciliees-spinuleuses interieurement ; palpes maxillaires de longueur moyenne, a

penultieme article plus court que le dernier. Menton grand, fortement echancre, a lobes lateraux

arrondis, a dent mediane courte. large, bifide. Ligule large et courte, tronquee au sommet, sexsetigere,

paraglosses ne la depassant pas, soudes a elle. Palpes labiaux peu allonges, le penultieme a peu pres

de la longueur du dernier, celui-ci tronque au sommet et fusiforme.

Thorax trapezoidal, a trois pores setigeres de chaque cote.

Corps non pedoncule. Ecusson visible.

El3qres incompletement rebordees a la base pres de Tangle humeral. Bord lateral legerement

interrompu en arriere a pii interne court. Elytres striees-ponctuees, a deux pores setigeres dorsaux sur

COLEOPTERA ADEPHAGA

le troisieme intervalle. Prosternam non prolonge en arriere. Mesosternum apiati. Hanches mo3'ennes

ecartees, les epimeres mesosternales presque aussi grandes que les episternes. Les epimeres meso-

sternales visibles. Hanches posterieures contigues.

Tibias inermes exterieurement, les anterieurs echancres, a eperons distants.

Tarses semblables dans les deux sexes.

M oeurs. — Les Psydrus se rencontrent sons les debris d’ecorce et les feuilles mortes. Comme

certains Carabiques, iis ejectent quand on les saisit par Tanus, un liquide defensif.

Metamorphoses inconnues.

Genus PSYDRUS, Le Conte

Psydrus. Le Conte, Ann. New York Ljm. Nat. Hist. Vol. 4, p. i53 (1848).

Distributiori geographique de Tespece. — N’a ete trouvee que dans l’Amerique du Nord,

depuis le lac Superieur jusqu’en Californie.

I. P. piceus, Le Conte, Ann. New York Lyc. Nat. Hist. Vol. 4, p. 154 (1848). Amerique du Nord.

— Pl., Fig. 1-8.

EXPLICATION DE LA PLANCHE

GENERA INSECTORUM

COLEOPTERA

FAM. CARABIDA.

SUBFAM. PSYDRINA.

HYMENOPTERA

FAM. DIAPRIIDjE

H YM ENOPTERA

FAM. DIAPRIID^

par J.-J. KlEFFEK, Doct. phil. nat.

AVEC 2 PLANCHES NOIRES

E premier representant connu de la famille des Diapriides a ete deerit en 1775, par

l<'abricius, sons le nom de Ichneumon conicus. En 1796, Latreille crea, pour cet insecte, le

genre Diapria, qu’il pla9a plus tard (1809) dans le groupe des Proctoiriipii. Dans son

(> Essav of Classification of the parasitic Hyinenoptera of Britain » (i833), Haliday

etablit la famille des Oxyuvi. a laquelle il donna, comme cinquieme groupe, celui des Diapriae, compre-

nant les trois familles actuelles des Diapriides, Belytides et Helorides. En i856, Forster crea la famille

des Diaprioidae qui, selon lui, se distinguerait de celle des Belytides par deux caracteres, a savoir :

Tabsence de cellule fermee, aux ailes posterieures, et la forme du troisieme et du quatrieme article

antennaire du male; chez les Diapriides, le troisieme article antennaire du male est simple et le

c]uatrieme est echancre, tandis que, chez les Beh'tides. c’est binverse : le troisieme article est echancre

et le quatrieme est simple. Ashmead partage 1’opinion de Forster quand il ecrit : « Les Belytides se

distinguent aisement des Diapriides par les palpes labiaux, qui se composent de trois articles, et par les

ailes inferieures, qui ont une cellule basale » {jfourn. New York Eni. Soc. Vol. 10, p. 244 [1902]).

En realite, on ne connait aucun caractere, absolument general, par lequel on pourrait distinguer

les Diapriides d"avec les Belytides, comme nous allons le faire voir; Forster a donc peut-etre eu tort de

separer les uns des autres, au lieu de les laisser reunis dans une famille unique, comme Tavait fait

Haliday.

Caracteres. — Corps presque toujours lisse et brillant, conforme comme chez les Belytides.

Tete subglobuleuse, rarement allongee. Yeux plus souvent glabres que velus, ocelles au nombre de trois,

disposes en triangle, nuis chez quelques especes apteres ou a ailes avortees. Bouche situee sur le dessous

de la tete, ordinairement pres du bord posterieur. Mandibules de conformation diverse. Palpes maxil-

laires de un a cinq articles, les labiaux de un a trois articles; c'est donc comme chez les Belytides.

Antennes inserees a une proeminence frontale, celles de la femelle se composent de onze a quatorze

HYMENOPTERA

articles, les derniers articles ordinairement grossis et formant iine massue, celles du male de treize ou

de quatorze articles, dans le genre Adeliopria de douze. dans le genre Propantolyta meme de quinze

articles; scape allonge. chez le male, le troisieme article est ordinairement simple ou un peu aique et le

quatrieme echancre, rarement le troisieme est echancre et le qiiatrieme simple, plus rarement encore le

troisieme et le quatrieme sont echancres.

IDevant du prothorax formant un coi court et etroit. Pronotum plus ou moins visible d’en haut,

atteignant les ecaillettes, largement decoupe en arc posterieurement. Mesonotum tantot entier, tantot

divise en trois lobes par deux sillons parapsidaux. Scutellum presque toujours avec une ou plusieurs

fossettes. Segment median court. declive, ordinaiiement avec une carene mediane. Ailes pubescentes et

ciliees tantot brievement, tantot longuement, parfois raccourcies ou nulles ; les superieures offrent la

nervation suivante : une nervure costale, qui peut manquei', comme toutes les suivantes ; une nervure sous-

costale <]ui, vers le tiers proximal ou vers le milieu de Taile, rejoint la costale et la suit sur un espace plus ou

moins long, en formant la nervure marginale, rarement la sous-costale s’arrete et n’atteint pas le bord ; la

courte nervure, qui a son origine a Pextremite de la marginale et qui se dirige vers le disque alaire, est la

stigmatique ; la portion de la costale cjui depasse parfois la marginale. s’appelle post-marginale ; la radiale ou

le radius fait un angle avec la stigmatique, en se dirigeant de Pextremite de celle-ci vers le bord anterieur

et distal de Paile ; la cubitale ou nervure recurrente part egalement de Pextremite de la stigmatique, mais se

dirige vers la partie proximale de Taile ; la mediane sort de la base de Paile et est reliee a la sous-costale

par la basale. Les cellules ainsi formees sont : une radiale, toujours ouverte a Pextremite, situee entre la

nervure radiale et le bord anterieur de Paile; deux basales, dont Pune, nommee .so?/s-ro5ta/£, est limitee

par les nervures costale et sous-costale, Pautre, la cellule mediane, est situee entre la nervure mediane et

la sous-costale. Les ailes inferieures sont depourvites de celhile ; crochets frenaux au nombre de trois. Hanclies

anterieures tres distantes des intermediaires, celles-ci touchent par leur extremite la base des poste-

rieures. les quatre anterieures a peu pres aussi longues (]ue grosses, les deux posterieures environ deux

fois plus longues; trochanters allonges, lemuis et tibias clavifoimes. la moitie ou les deux tiers proxi-

maux des tibias posterieurs sont ordinairement fortement amincis et la massue est subite ; eperons i, 2, 2,

celui des tibias anterieurs est bifide; crochets tarsaux simples.

Abdomen a petiole plus ou moins long, deuxieme tergite et deuxieme sternite de beaucoup les

plus longs, sauf chez Loboscelidia ; la tariere de la femelle sort de Pextremite du segment anal et est

rarement proeminente

Le Principal caractere qui distingue les Diapriides des Relytides est Pabsence de cellule aux

ailes interieures, et une nervation pauvre aux ailes anterieures, mais un genre de Relytide est dans le

meme cas, et, en outre, beaucoup de Diapriides sont depourvus d’ailes ou n’ont que des ailes atr(j])hiees.

Un autre caractere distinctif est celui des antennes; les femelles des Rel3Yides < nt les antennes com-

posees de quinze articles en regie generale, (]uatre genres toutefois ont des antennes de quatorze aiticles;

chez les Diapriides, les antennes des femelles se composent ordinairement de douze articles. moins

souvent de treize, rarement de quatorze et plus rarement de onze. mais jamais tle cpiiiize. Les males des

Relytides ont, en general, le troisieme article echancre, mais chez un insecte. c’est le quatrieme qui est

echancre, et chez d’autres, aucun article n’est echancre; les males des Diapriides ont, en regie general.

le quatrieme article echancre et le troisieme simple, mais chez quelques genres, le troisieme article est

echancre, comme chez les Rethylides, et le quatrieme est simple.

Moe urs. — La plupart des Diapriides dont les moeurs sont connues vivent, a Petat larvaiie,

dans les larves ou les pupes des Dipteres; trois especes ont ete obtenues de larves ou de nymphes de

Coleopteres; une espece douteuse serait eclose d’une chenille de Bombyx pini, selon Hartig. Un grand

nombre d’especes ont ete observees comme hotes des fourmis; il faut admettre que ces especes myrme-

cophiles vivent aux depens de Dipteres myrmecophiles.

FAM. DIAPRlID/5i

3

Classification . — Ashmead divise les Diapiiides en deux groupes; Tun, qu’il appelle

crinae, comprend les especes dont la nervure sous-costale atteint le milieu de Taile; Tautre, celui des

Diapriinae, renferme les especes dont la sous-costale ne depasse pas le tiers proximal de Taile. Nous ne

pouvons adopter cette division, d’aboid, parce qu’elle neglige les especes apteres ou a ailes atrophiees,

ensuite, parce que, chez certains genres, la sous-costale atteint le bord a egale distance du tiers proximal

et du milieu de Taile; en outre, dans le genre Spilomicrus, nous trouvons une espece qui offre le carac-

tere assigne aux Diapriinae , tandis que tous ses congeneres ont le caractere assigne aux Spilomicrinae .

TABLEAU DES DENRES

Femelles

1. Second tevgite pas plus long que le troisieme {d'apres le dessin de

Westwood i) ; antennes de Ireize articles-, cou et paties avec une

lanielle mcmbranense

— Second ter git e plusieurs fois aussi long que le troisieme ....

2. Pronotum prolonge en une corne qui s’etend au-dessus de la tete

— Pronotum non prolonge en corne

3. Antennes de qnalorze articles ...

— Antennes de onze articles

4. Ailes nulles ou raccourcies

— Ailes normalement developpecs

5. Antennes de quatorse articles, mesonotum avec deux sillons para-

psidanx

— Antennes de treize articles

— Antennes de douse articles

— Antennes de onze articles, avec une niassue de deux articles, petiole

ahdominal muni dorsalement d’une ecaille dressee et transversale ,

comme chez les Formicides

6. Scutelluin sans fosset te d sa hase et non separe du mesonotum ou bien

nui ; tete giobttleuse

— Scutelluin avec une ou deux fossettes d sa base, distinctement separe

du mesonotum par une suture

7. Antennes avec une grosse niassue de quatre articles, segment median

entierement coiivert d' un epais feutrage laineux

— Antennes avec une tres grosse niassue de trois articles ....

8. Yeux petits, circulaires et velus ; tete snhglobuleuse vue d’en haut;

scutelluni nui ....

— Yeux grands, glabres; tete suhcarree vue d’en haut; scutelluni

distinet , moins large que le mesonotum

g. Segment median arme d'une epine comme chez Oxylabis, ses angles

posterieurs egalement prolonges en epine ; sillons parapsidaux

nuis, antennes avec une niassue de six articles . . . .

— Au moins les angles posterieurs du segment median sans epine .

I. denus LoBOSCEr.TDiA, Westwood.

3

4

55. Genus Notoxoides, Ashmead.

56. Genus Notoxopki.a, Kieffer.

5

24

5. Genus Poi.vpeza, Forster.

6.

12.

12. Genus Solenopsia, Wasmann.

7

32. Genus Eriopria, Kieffer.

9

8.

34. Genus .Symphytopria, Kieffer.

33 Genus Antropria, Kieffer.

3i. Genus Malvina, Cameron.

IO.

i) Pour ce motif on pourrait aussi classer ce genre parmi les Cynipides, comme Ta fait Ashmead ; Westwood le met douteusement parmi les

Diapriides.

4

HYMENOPTERA

10. Antennes avec une ntassue abrupte de quatre articles

— A ntennes sans massiic ou avec une massae non abrupte ....

11. Abdomen subarrondi en arriire et deprime, base du grand iergite

relevee dorsalement aii-dessus du petiole, sans impression

— Abdomen termine en itn cone pointu et comprime, base du grand

tergite ne debordant pas sur le petiole

12. Petiole avec une ecaille transversale et dressee

— Petiole sans ecaille, corps lisse

— Petiole sans ecaille. tete et thorax ponctues en de

13. Scutellum sans fossette d sa base, non distinctement separe du meso-

nolum

— Scutellum avec une ou deux fossettes a sa base, distinctement separe

du mesonotum

14. Tete plus longae que large

— Tete subglobuleuse, massae antennaire de trois ou quatre articles .

\5. Segment median avec trois aretes ; massue antennaire de trois gros

articles

— Segment median sans arete ; antennes depourvues de massue .

16. Mandibules prolongees en forme de bec

— Mandibules non prolongees en forme de bec

17. Mandibules dirigees obliquement en arriere ; vertex arme de plti-

sieurs dents au bord anterieur de la tete

— M andibules dirigees per pendiculair ement d Vaxe longitiidinal de la

lite, celle-ci inerme

18. Pronatum plus long et plus large que le mesonotum

— Pronatum beaucoup plus caurt que le mesonotum

19. Tete globuleuse, non deprimee

— Tete carree et deprimee

— Tete allongee et comprimee, beaucoup plus haute que longue.

20. Mesonotum sans sillons parapsidaux

— Mesonotum avec deux sillons parapsidaux

21. Massue antennaire de trois articles

— Massue antennaire de quatre articles

22. Antennes sans massue ou d massue non abrupte et de cinq

articles

— Antennes avec une massue abrupte de quatre articles

23. Paties conrtes et grosses

— Paties greles et longues

24. Ailes echancrees ou tronqiiees d l’ extr emite

— Ailes arrondies d l’ extr emit e

25. Antennes de treise articles

— Antennes de douze articles

26. Scutellum sans fossette

— Scutellum avec une fossette en avant

27. Mandibules prolongees en bec, ailes sans nervure

20. Genus SpiLOMicRus,Westvvood ?(Ba-

[SALYS, Ashinead non VVestwood).

II.

20. Genus Spilomickus, Westwood.

19. Genus Paramesius, Westwood.

II. Genus Lepidopria, Kieffer.

i3.

81. Genus Mimopria, Holm.ren.

16.

i5.

60. Genus Phainopria, Ashmead.

59. Genus Atomopria, Kieffer.

58. Genus Planopriella, nom. nov.

17-

18.

46. Genus Galesus, Curtis.

2. Genus Synacra, Forster.

51. Genus Auxopcedeutes, Brues.

19-

20.

23.

52. Genus Zacranium, Ashmead.

21.

22.

70. Genus Loxotropa, Forster.

71. Genus Basalys, Westwood.

42. Genus Aneurrhynchus, VvAstwood.

61. Genus Pezopria, Kiefier.

53. Genus Platymischus, Westwood.

54. Genus Platymischoides, Ashmead

25.

29.

26.

27.

14. Genus Entomopria, nom. nov.

16. Genus Entomacis, F'6rster.

45. Genus Galesus, Westwood.

FAM. DIAPRIID^

5

— Mandibides non prolongies en hec, ailes avec ime costale et une

marginale

28. Scutellum sans fossette, massue antennaire de trois articles .

— Scutellum avec une fossette en avant, massue antennaire de un ou

deux articles

29. Antennes composees de quatorze articles

— Antennes composees de treize articles

— Antennes composees de douze articles

— Antennes de onze articles, avec une massue de trois articles.

30. Mesonotum d sillons parapsidaux percurrents, bouche proeminente

en bec

— Mesonotum sans sillons, bouche non en bec

31. Ailes anterieures avec deux petites cellules basales, scutellum avec

un sillon transversal d sa base, petiole avec un nceud, comme chez

cettaines Fourmis

— Ailes sans cellitle basale, scutellum sans impression

32. Scutellum muni, de chaque cote de sa base, d’une ligne enfoncee,

transversale ou arquee, formant un frein

— Scutellum sans frein

33. Scutellum avec trois fossettes d sa base. iete avec de gros points.

— Scutellum avec une ou deux fossettes d sa base, treizieme article

antennaire ne formant pas une massue

— Scutellum sans fossette. treizieme article antennaire formant d lui

seul unc grosse massue

34. Extremite du scape trispinulmse ou bispinuleuse, petiole deux d cinq

fois aussi long que gros

— Extremite du scape inerme

35. Extremite du scape trispinuleusc, tete lisse, petiole cannele .

— Extremite du scape bispinuleuse, tete avec quelques aretes ou des

sillons

36. Petiole parcouru par des aretes. deux d cinq fois aussi long que

gros

— Petiole lisse, sans arete, guere plus long que gros

37. Lobes later aux du mesonotum profondement excaves, scutellum avec

six fossettes

— Lobes lateraux du mesonotum convexes ou faiblement deprimes .

38. Mesonotum parcouru par sepi cotes longitudinales

— Mesonotum sans cotes

3g. Tete grossierement ponctuee, avec des aretes

— Tete lisse, non ponctuee, rarement d tempes carenees

40. Front profondement excave depuis les antennes jusqiid la bouche,

ailes d nervation complete

— Front non excave .

41. Nervure sous-costale ne depassant pas le tiers basal de Vaile

— Nervure sous-costale depassant le tiers basal de Vaile ....

42. Antennes avec une massue de quatre articles, segment median areole

28.

i5. Genus Adeliopria, Ashmead.

i3. Genus Schizopria, Kieffer.

3o.

32.

49-

80. Genus Doliopria, Kieffer.

6. Genus Propantolyta, Kieffer.

3 1 .

9. Genus Myrmecopria, Ashmead.

8. Genus Dolichopria. Kieffer.

3o. (jenus Bakeria, Kieffer.

33.

38. Genus Pentapria, Kieffer.

34.

41. Genus Moxelata, Forster.

35.

37.

22. Genus Ccenopria, Kieffer.

36.

26. Genus Hoplopria, Ashmead.

25. Genus Linkiola, Kieffer.

37. Genus Hexapria, Kieffer.

38,

40. Genus Pleuropria, Kieffer.

39

29. Genus Odontopria, Kieffer.

40

27. Genus Plutopria, Kieffer.

41

42

43

23. Genus Cologlyptus, Crawford.

HYMENOPTERA

— Antennes presque filiformes oii graduellement epaissies, segnient

medi an non ar eoi e

43. Teie allongee, tronquee obliquement d^avant en arriere, boiiche

convrant le prosternam sans toute/ois former un bec .

— Tete autrement conformee, bonche ne convrant p as le prosternam .

44. Prothorax long, tronqne en avant, marginale longae

— Prothorax coart

45. Tempes avec deax carines, scutellam avec deux fossettes d sa base

et ane sur chaque cote

— Tempes sans earine

46. Scutellam avec deux fossettes a sa hase et ane sur chaque cote, base

da grand tergite non relevee au-dessus da petiole

— Scutellam sans fossette laterale, mais avec une ou deux fossettes

basales

47. Nervure marginale ponctiforme , abdomen lar gement tronque d Vex-

tremite du grand segment, ou il a sa plus grande largeur .

— Nervure marginale grosse, carree ou lineaire ; abdomen non tronque

48. Extreniite poster ieur e de l’ abdomen arrondie et deprimee, base du

grand tergite ordinairement relevee au-dessus de la surface du

petiole; nervure marginale une d deax fois aussi longae que large

— Abdomen termine en un cone pointu et comprime, base du grand

tergite non relevee; nervure marginale lineaire, trois d quatre

fois aussi longae que large

— Abdomen de Spilomicrus, nervure marginale de Paramesius .

49. Mandibides prolongees par en bas en forme de bec perpendiculaire

ou oblique et recouvrant le prosternam, face anormale

— Mandibales non en bec; face normale

50. Ailes sans nervure bien marquee ; sillons parapsidaiix profonds et

percurrents, scutellum avec six fossettes, antennes sans massae

distincte

— Ailes avec quelques nervures bien marquees

51. Ailes ayant seulement une sous-costale et une marginale ; sillons

parapsidaiix nuis, scutellum avec une seule fossette ....

— Ailes avec une sous-costale , mediane, basale, marginale et stigma-

tique bien marquees ; scutellum avec une seule fossette

52. Massae anteunaire de sept articles

— M assue anteunaire de trois articles

53. Scape avec une dent au milieu du cote externe, front avec une

lamelle en crete, siiuee entre les antennes et l’ ocelle anterieur

— Scape inerme

54. Front arme, de chaque cote, d’une petite lamelle carree ....

— ■ Front bilobe, chaque lobe bispinuleiix

55. Mesonotum avec deux sillons parapsidaiix ; bec presque perpendi-

culaire d V axe longitiidinal de la tete; palpes maxillaires de

trois articles, les labiaiix de un ; mandibides multidentees .

— Sillons parapsidaiix nuis; bec oblique, continuant la direction de la

20. Genus Spii.omicrus? (Basalis, Ash.

[mead, non Westwood).

45. Genus Nrurogalesus, Kieffer.

44-

24. Genus Lipoglyphus, Crawford.

... 45.

28. Genus Psilopria, Kieffer.

46

3g. Genus Bothriopria, Kieffer.

47-

17. Genus Hemilexis, Forster.

48.

20. Genus .Spilomicrus, Westwood.

ig. Genus Paramesius, Westwood.

21. Genus Prospilomicrus, Kieffer.

5o.

56.

46. Genus Galesus, Curtis.

5i.

52.

55.

48. Genus Calogalesus, Kieffer.

53.

5o. Genus Lophopria, Kieffer.

54

47. Genus Rhynchopria, Kieffer.

49. Genus .Microgalesus, Kieffer.

2. Cienus Synacra, Forster.

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7

face et recoiivrant le prosternum ; palpes maxillaires de cinq

articles, les labiaux de trois; mandibules bilobees ....

56. Scut ellum termine par une epine

— Scutellum inerme

5?. Segment median arme d’ une langue epine; sillons parapsidaux

nuis; nervation de Diapria

— Segment median inerme ou avec une dent comprtmee en lamelle

iriangulaire ou tronquee

58. Scape termine par une ou detix minimes spinules

— Scape inerme

5g. A iles sans nervure, tete globuleuse

— Ailes avant au, moins une costale ou une sous-costale distincte .

60. Nervure sous-costale n' alteignant pas le hord, terminee par un

epaississetnent ou un petit stigma; sillons parapsidaux bien

marques

— Sous-costale atleignant le bord anterieur de 1’aile

61. Ailes avec une nervure stigmatique et une radiale [P\, 2, Fig. 7);

base du grand tergite avec trois sillons

— Ailes sans nervure stigmatique (Pl. I, Fig. !); grand tergite

sans sillon

62. Petiole hemispherique, separe du grand tergite par un retrecissement

et d'un tiers moins large que le grand tergite; ailes avec une

nervure basale, marginale, stigmatique, recurrente et mediane .

— Petiole sub cylindrique, beaucoup plus etroit que le grand tergite .

63. Nervure sous-costale aiteignant presque le milieu du bord anterieur

de Valle

— Sous-costale ne depassant pas le tiers basal de Vaile

64. Mesonotum avec deux sillons parapsidaux

— Sillons parapsidaux nuis; face carenee lateralement ; massiie anten-

naire de trois articles

65. Antennes avec une massue de quatre articles; ailes sans nervure basale

— Antennes sans massue ou ii massue de cinq articles; nervure basale

distincte

3. Genus Prosynacra, Kieffer.

63. Genus Acanthopria, Ashmead.

57

58

59

64. Genus Xyalopria, Kieffer.

65. Genus Oxypria, Kieffer.

57. Genus Aneuropria, Kieffer.

60

61

62

42. Genus Aneurhynchus, Westwood.

43. Genus Labolips, Haliday.

IO. Genus Cyathopria, Kieffer.

63.

64.

67.

65.

44. Genus Tropidopsis, Ashmead.

67. Genus Glyptonota, Forster.

66.

66. Antennes avec une massue de cinq articles

— Antennes sans massue

67. Grand tergite d peu pres liguliforme; tibias fosterieurs graduelle-

ment grossis depuis la base

— Grand tergite non liguliforme .

68. Phorax mat et chagrine, sauf parfois le mesonotum

— Thorax lisse et brillant

69. Ailes avec une nervure basale bien marquee

— Ailes sans nervure basale

70. Massue antennaire de trois articles

— Massue antennaire de quatre articles

71. Tete grande, pentagonale vue d' en haiit; massue antennaire de

quatre ou cinq articles, scutellum carene

18. Genus Idiotypa. Forster.

4. Genus Neuropria, Kieffer.

78. Genus Heteropria, Kieffer.

68

68. Genns Atrichopria, Kieffer.

69

70

71

70. Genus Loxotropa, Forster.

71. Genus Basalys, Westwood.

69. Genus Tetramopria, Wasmann.

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HYMENOPTERA

— T ete allongee ; massue antennaire de trois articles; sctdellum sans

carhie

— Teie transversale ou siibglobultiise

72. Scidellnm sans fosseUe

— Scutelliim avec une ou deux fossettes d sa base

73. Dernier article antennaire en ovoide oblong et extraordinair ement

grossi

— Dernier article antennaire non fortement grossi

74. Nervure marginale en forme de stigma prolonge obliquement en

coin d son extr emite, en formant une stigmatique oblique ; yeux

vellis; massue antennaire de trois articles

— Marginale en forme de stigma triangulaire, yeux glabres ou sub-

glabres

75. Scutelliim earine

— Scutelliim non earine

76. Massue antennaire graduelle, de six articles, bord antirieur du

grand tergite dicoupi en angle et relevi

— Massue antennaire abrupte, de trois d cinq articles, bord antirieur

du grand tergite non dicoupi ni relevi

77. Antennes d massue de trois articles

— Antennes d massue de qiiatre ou cinq articles

— Massue antennaire de six articles, scape fortement claviforme .

62. Genus Geodiapria, Kieffer.

60. Genus Ph^enopria, Ashmead.

72.

73.

79. Genus Megaplastopria, Ashmead.

• • • 74

76. Genus Clinopria, Kieffer.

75.

76.

77-

72. Genus Diapria, Latreille.

73. Genus Ashmeadopria, nom. nov.

77. Genus Trichopria, subg. Cerato-

[pRiA, Ashmead.

77. Genus Trichopria, Ashmead.

75. Genus Rhopaeopria, Kieffer.

Males

1 . Antennes de quinze articles; maiidibules en bec

— Antennes de qiiatorze articles

— Antennes de treize articles

— Antennes de douze arcicles, ailes ichancries

2. Articles antennaires 3 et 4 ichancris, sillons parapsidaux distinets

— Article 3 seiil ichancri ou angiileux

— Article q seiil ichancri ou auguleiix, ou bien aiicun article ichancri

ni anguleiix

3. Mandibules prolongies en forme de bec

— Mandibules non proeminentes

4. Bec presque perpendiciilaire d laface; sillons parapsidaux percur-

rent s

— Bec oblique, continuant la direction de la face ; sillons parapsidaux

nuis

5. Sillons parapsidaux percurrents ; flagellum sans verticilles .

— Sillons parapsidaux nuis ; flagellum avec des verticilles de poils

6. Pitiole abdominal muni dorsalement d’une icaile dressie et trans-

versale

— Pitiole sans icaille

7. Scutelliim prolongi en une ipine

— Scutelliim inerme

6. Genus Propantolyta, Kieffer.

2.

28.

i5. Genus Adei.iopria, Ashmead.

7. Genus Diphoropria, Kieffer.

3.

6.

4-

5.

2. (jenus Synacra, Fbrster.

3. Genus Prosynacra, Kieffer.

4. Genus Neuropria, Kieffer.

72. Genus Ashmeadopria, nom. nov.

12. Genus Soeenopsia, Wasmann.

63. Genus Acanthopria, Ashmead.

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9

8. Ailes inilles ou atrophiees

— Ailes normalemeni developpees

g. Scape dimesiir ement developpe, large et piat

— Scape norntal.

10. SilloHS parapstdaux niils

— Mesonotum avec deux sillons parapsidaiix

11. Sciitelliim sans fossette

— Scutellum avec une ou deux fossettes d sa base

12. Petiole deux fois aussi long que gros; corps grele

— Petiole au maximum d peine plus long que gros; corps trapu .

1 3. Nervure sous-costale n' atteig)iaut pasle bord, terminee par un stigma

ou un nceud, duquel part une nervure stigmatique ....

— Nervure sous-costale atteignant le bord anterieur de 1’aile ou bien

nulle

14. Face prolongee en arriere, mandibules en forme de bec et recouvrant

le prosteruum, ailes sans nervure distincte

— Face non prolongee en arriere, mandibules non en bec ....

15. Sillons parapsidaiix percurrents

— Sillons parapsidaiix nuis ...

16. Segment median arme d’une longiie epine, articles du flagellum avec

un verticille de lougs poils

— Segment median inerme ou avec une lamelle triangulaire .

17. Scape termine par une ou deux minimes spinules

— Scape inerme

18. Sous-costale atteignant le bord vers le milieii de Vaile ; face carenee

de chaque cote

— Sous-costale atteignant le bord d 1’exiremite du iiers proximal ; face

non carenee . . .

19. Ailes avec une nervure basale bien marqiiee et aboutissant en avant

de la marginale ; flagellum sans verticilles et sans longs poils .

— Ailes sans nervure basale, ou avec une trace de basale aboutissant

au boiit distal de la marginale

20. Troisieme article des antennes pas distinctement plus court que le

quatrieme, mesonotum or dinair ement plus long que large et un

peu plus convexe au milieu que siir les cotes ; marginale graduel-

lement elargie en triangle

— Troisieme article des antennes plus court que le quatrieme; mesono-

tum non allonge, sa partie mediane pas plus convexe que les

laterales; nervure marginale cuneiforme et transversale .

2 1 . Thorax mat et chagrine, saiif parfois le mesonotum ; segment median

lisse

9-

1 1.

53. Genus Platymischus, Westwood.

10.

70. Genus Loxotropa, Forster.

61. Genus Pezopria, Kieffer.

12.

i3.

8. Genus Dolichopria, Kieffer.

60. Genus Ph^nopria, Ashmead.

42. Genus Aneurhynchus, Westwood.

14-

46. Genus (talesus. Curtis.

i5.

65. Genus Aui.acopria, Kieffer.

16.

17-

18.

64. Genus Xyalopria, Kieffer.

65. Genus Oxypria, Kieffer.

44. Genus Tropidopsis, Ashmead.

19

20

2 1

70. Genus Loxotropa, Forster.

71. Genus Basalys, Westwood.

68. Genus Atrichopria, Kieffer.

— Thorax lisse et brillant ; segment median avec une carene, une arete

ou bien coriace 22.

22. Tite pentagonale vue d' en haut ; troisieme article des antennes plus

long que le quatrieme ; articles du flagellum sans longs poils . 69. Genus Tetramopria, Wasmann.

— Tite subglobuleuse 23.

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HYMENOPTERA

23. Scut ellum earine

— Scuiellum non earine

24. Tous les fimurs cylindriques, sauf le tiers basal qui est ritrici,

tibias graduellement renflis depnis le tiers basal, stigmatique

grosse, oblique, deux fois aussi longiie que large, articles du

flagellum avte un verticille de longs poils

— Fimurs et tibias en massue, ailes sans stigmatique

25. Articles du flagelhim d poils longs et disposis sans ordre, bord

antirieur du grand tergite dicoupi et relevi

— Articles du flagelhim avec un verticille de longs poils, bord antirieur

du grand tergite non dicoupi ni releve

26. Scape claviforme, deux fois aussigros distalement que proximalement .

— Scape cylindrique ou faiblement aminci proximalement . . . .

27. Articles du flagellum d poils longs et disposis sans ordre, rar ement

en verticilles

— Articles du flagellum d poils tres courts

28. Troisieme article des antennes ichancri ou anguleux

— Quatrieme article des antennes ichancri ou anguleux

29. Base du grand tergite dibordant sur le pitiole; nervure marginale

liniaire

— Base du grand tergite ne dibordant pas sur le pitiole; marginale

carrie

30. Scutellum sans fossette

— Scutellum avec une ou deux fossettes d sa base

31. Ailes ichancries ou tronquies d l’ extrimiti

— Ailes arrondies d Vextrimiti

32. Segment midian armi d'une ipine, rar ement d'une courte dent;

scape ridi longitudinalement , avec deux minimes spinules d

r extrimiti

— Segment midian sans ipine, rar ement avec une courte ipine ; scape

non ridi ni spinuleux

33. Face tres excavie entre les antennes et la bouche ; ailes antirieures

d nervation complete

— Face non excavie

34. Front avec trois arctes; mesonotum avec quatre sillons ....

— Front sans arete; mesonotum avec deux sillons ou sans sillon .

35. Base du grand tergite avec deux fossettes profondes et allongies,

marginale en forme de gros stigma transversat, auquel abouiit

la sous- costale sans se rapprocher du bord

— Base du grand tergite et marginale autrement conformies .

36. Troisieme article des antennes n' atteignant pas la moitii du

quatrieme; grand tergite non distinctement sipari du pitiole,

dont il semble itre la continuation

— Troisieme article des antennes au moins aussi long, ou d peine moins

long que le quatrieme; grand tergite distinctement sipari du

pitiole ou avec un ou trois sillons

24

26

74. Genus Bactropria, Kieffer.

25.

72. Genus Diapria, Latreille.

73. Genus Ashmeadopria, noin. nov.

75. Genus Rhopalopria, Kieffer.

27.

[pria, Ashmead.

77. Genus Trichopria, subg. Cerato-

77. Genus Trichopria, Ashmead.

29.

3o.

21. Genus Prospii.omicrus, Kieffer.

28. Genus Psilopria, Kieffer.

41. Genus Monelata, Forster.

16. Genus Entomacis, Forster.

26. Genus Hopi.opria, Ashmead.

33

27. Genus Plutopria, Kieffer.

29. Genus Odontopria, Kieffer.

34

35

36. Genus Cielopria, Kieffer.

36.

19. Genus Paramesius, Westwood.

37.

FAM. DIAPRIID/F

1 1

37. Base dji gr and tevgite relevee au-dessiis du petiole et sans impression. 20. Genus Spii.omicrus, Westwood.

— Base du gvand tergite ne debordant pas sur le petiole

38. Sous-costale atteignant le bord vers le milieii de Valle

— Sous-costale atteignant le bord apres le tiers proximat .... 35. (jenus Tritopria, Kieffer.

'ig. Abdomen graduellenieid aminci et arrondi en arriere .... 18. Genus Idiotypa, Forster.

— Abdomen tronque a Vextr emite du troisieme segmetit, les segmenis

39

38.

suivants forment une pointe triangulaire et beaucoup plus minee

que le troisieme segment.

17. Genus IIemilexis, Forster.

I. Genus LOBOSCELIDIA Westwood

Loboscelidia. Westwood, Thesaurus Entomologicus O.xon. p. 171 (1S74).

Loboscelidiodea. Dalla Torre, Cat. \'ol. 5, p. 481 (1898).

Caracteres. — « Genre anorinal, douteusement a rapporter aux Diapriides ou aux Gynipides.

Tete subglobuleuse, portant sur le front un appendice court et dirige en avant, retreci posteri eurem-ent en

un coi etroit, qui est muni, de chaque cote, d’une membrane striee obliqueinent et d’un bord aigu et

dente. Bouche petite, sitnee sur le dessous ; mandibules petites et coniques. Palpes maxillaires proba-

blement triarticules, le troisieme article egal aux deux precedents reunis, palpes labiaux paraissant

uni-ai ticules. Antennes aussi longues que le corps, composees de treize articles; scape long, munie

d’une petite membrane sur le dessous ; (d’apres le dessin, le tiagellum est filiforme). Thorax ovoidal;

pronotum grand, transversal, a bords lateraux eleves ; ecaillettes grandes; (d'apres le dessin. le mesono-

tum est transversal et sans sillons parapsidaux, le scutellum egalement transversal, arrondi en arriere et

sans impression a sa base); metathorax court, arrondi posterieurement. Ailes anterieures grandes,

nervures obsoletes dans la moitie distale de Taile; nervure sous-costale atteignant presque le milieu de

l’aile, s’arretant avant le bord et emettant un i-ameau oblique et dirige vers le disque alaire; nervure

mediane courte, bifurquee a Textremite; nervure sous-mediane simple. Pattes assez courtes; dessous de

la partie distale du femur et de la partie proximale du tibia muni d’une membrane, extremite du tibia

anterieur grossie et pi olongee en angle aigu au bord externe, bangle inteine est depourvu d’eperon, les

quatre tibias posterieurs ont un court eperon, crochets tarsaux armes d’une dent. Abdomen court,

obeonique ou obovoidal, avec un court petiole; (selon le dessin, le deuxieme tergite est plus court que le

troisieme, comme chez certains Cr nipides ; c’est peut-etre pour ce motif que Ashmead a fait rentrer ce

genre dans la famille des Gynipides) « (Westwood).

Distributiori geographique de Tespece. — l.hinique espece revient aux Indes-orientales.

I. L. rufescens, Westwood, Thesaurus Entomologicus Gxon. p. 172 (1874). Ile de .Sulu,

Pi. 2, Fig. 2.

2. Genus SYNACRA, Forster

Diapria (part.). Nees, Hym. Ichneum. Affin. Alonogr. Vol. 2. p. 333 (1834).

Synacra. Forster, H^mi. Stud. Vol. 2, p. 128. i3o, 134 (i856).

Artibolus. Haliday, Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. 4, Proc. p. 173 (1857).

Psilomma (part.). Forster, Progr. Realsch. Aachen, p. 48 (1861).

Caracteres. — Tete globideuse, yeux petits, glabres et circulaires, mandibules egales,

proeminentes en forme de bec, presque perpendiculaires a la face, pourvues de six dents, dont quatre

petites au cote interne et deux autres a Textremite, dont Tinterne est la plus grande, ch-peus en

HYMENOPTERA

I 2

coLissinet. Palpes maxillaires composes de trois articles, palpes labiaux formes par un article unique et

petit. Antennes du male composees de quatorze articles, dont le troisieme est echancre, comme chez

les Belytides, le quatrieme plus court que le troisieme, flagellum pubescent; antennes de la femelle de

douze articles, grossissant graduellement, sans massue; scape dans les deux sexes a bord distal evase,

tranchant et paraissant bispinuleux. Pronotum a peine visible d’en haut, mesonotum convexe, sillons

parapsidaux percurrents, scutellum avec une fossette a sa base, segment median avec une arete

longitudinale. Ailes ciliees et velues, nervure sous-costale distante de la costale et atteignant le bord un

peu avant le milieu de Taile, marginale deux a trois fois aussi longue que large, stigmatique presque

nulle, indiquee par un minime appendice transversal a Textremite distale de la marginale, basale tantot

nulle, tantot plus ou moins distincte; ailes posterieures sans nervure sur le disque; parfois, les ailes sont

raccourcies, a nervation indistincte. Tibias posterieurs grossis graduellement et tres laiblement de la

base au sommet. comme chez les Belytides. Petiole guere plus long que gros, abdomen a peine

deprime, ellipsoidal ou presque filiforme, avec six, sept ou huit tergites et sternites apparents, tariere

parfois longuement proeminente. Taille : i,5 a 3 mm.

Type du genre : S. brachialis, Nees.

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. S. acuiipennis, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. lo, p. 727

(1910).

2. 5. brachialis, Nees, H}^m. Ichneum. Affln. Monogr. Vol. 2, p. 333 (1834).

3. .S. brevipennis, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 726

(1910). — Pl. 2, Fig. 5.

4. S . flavistilus , Kieffer, ibidem, p. 724 (1910).

5. S. fusciscapis, Eorster Progr. Realsch. Aachen. p. 43 (1861).

6. S. holconota, Kieffer, in Ern. .Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 728

(1910.

7. S. picea, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 724 (1910).

Hongrie.

Europe centrale.

Italie.

Italie.

Suisse.

.Allemagne.

Allemagne.

3. Genus PROSYNACRA, Kieffer

Prosynacra. Kieffer, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 2, p. 35 (ipoS).

Caracteres. — Tete, vue d’en haut, presque aussi longue que large, subcarree, vue de cote,

trapezoidale, bouche prolongee en forme de bec, continuant la direction de la face et recouvrant le

prosternum jusqu’aux hanches anterieures, mandibules egales, longues, sublineaires, bilobees a Textre-

mite, yeux glabres, ellipsoidaux, ocelles en triangle, aussi distants des antennes que du bord occipital,

les posterieurs plus rapproches Tun de Tautre que des yeux. Palpes maxillaires composes de cinq

articles, les labiaux de trois. Antennes du male de quatorze articles, troisieme article excave dans sa moitie

basale, puis renfle, plus long que le quatrieme, flagellum pubescent; antennes de la femelle de douze

articles. sans massue, flagellum subfiliforme. Mesonotum allonge, sillons parapsidaux nuis ou indiques

en avant par des vestiges. Scutellum plan, avec une fossette basale. Ailes anterieures avec une

sous-costale distante de la costale, le point de jonction des deux nervures aussi distant du tiers que

du milieu de l’aile, marginale grosse, aussi longue que la basale, postmarginale nulle, mediane et

basale distinctes, stigmatique pas plus longue que large, radiale indiquee par une ligne obliteree,

parallele au bord et plus longue que la marginale, recurrente peu marquee, dirigee vers la basale, egale

a la marginale; ailes inferieures sans nervure. .Abdomen non deprime, base du deuxieme tergite sans

impression. Taille : 2,8 mm.

Mceurs. — Obtenu par Giraud de larves de Hylurgus piniperda et Bostrychus laricis.

FAM. UIAPRIID.^:

i3

Type du genre : P. Giraudi, Kielfer.

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. P. Giraudi, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. V^ol. lo, p. 729 F'rance.

(1910). — Pl. I, Fig. 12, 17.

2. P. nigriceps, Kieffei', Boli. Laborat. Zool. \’ol. 4. p. 108 (1910). Italie.

4. Genus NEUROPRIA, Kieffer

Neuropria. Kieffer, Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. iMetz (2), \A)1. ii, p. 53 (1904).

Caracteres. — Tete subglobuleuse vue d’en haut, subtriangulaire vue de cote, yeux glabres et

elliptiques, ocelles deux fois plus eloignes des antennes que du bord occipital. Antennes du male

composees de quatorze articles, dont le troisieme est echancre et plus long cjue le qualrieme, flagellum

pubescent; antennes de la femelle de douze articles, sans massue, scape des deux sexes ayant le bord

externe de 1’extremite prolonge en une courte spinule. Pronotum a peine visible d’en haut; mesonotum

peu convexe, sillons parapsidau.x percurrents, lobes lateraux du mesonotum traverses dans leur milieu

par un sillon longitudinal plus large que les parapsidaux; scutellum avec une fossette a sa base. Ailes

a nervure sous-costale distante de la costale, marginale plus longue que sa distance de la basale, triple

de la stigmatique, celle-ci situee un peu avant le milieu de l’aile, une a deux fois aussi longue que large,

radiale obliteree, double de la marginale et aboutissant au bord. recurrente visible par transparence,

egale au tiers de la radiale, postmarginale pas plus longue que la stigmatique, basale et mediane bien

niar(|uees, discoidale continuant la direction de la mediane; ailes inferieures sans nervure. Femurs et

tibias en massue. Petiole pas plus long que gros, abdomen presque aussi large a la base qu’au milieu,

fortement conve.xe, termine en cone pointu, grand tergite atteignant le milieu de Fabdomen (9) oti le

depassant un peu (cf), tergites 3-7 d’egale longueur chez le male. Taille 2 a 2,5 mm.

M oeurs. — Les trois especes de ce genre sont m3Tmecophiles, elles ont ete observees chez

Formica fusca, F. rufa, F. sanguinea et Lasius /uliginosus.

Type du genre : N. sociabilis, Kieffer.

Distribution geographique des especes :

1. N. inquilina, Kieffer, Berl. lint Zeitschr. Vol. 5o, p. 9 (1905). Luxembourg.

2. N . proxima. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. H}'!!!. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 733(1910). Luxembourg. [lie.

3. N. sociabilis. Kieffer, Bull.. Soc. Hist. Nat. Metz (2). Vol. ii, p. 53 (1904). Hollande, Luxembourg, Ita-

5. Genus POLYPEZA, Forster (NON Ashmead)

Polypeza, Forster, Hym. Stud. Vol. 2, p. i23, 127 (i856).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — Tete globuleuse vue d’en haut ou de cote, plus large que le thorax,

bouche et palpes non proeminents, yeux ovalaires, plus petits que les joues, tempes et propleures avec

un feutrage blanc. Antennes de quatorze articles, scape cylindrique, egal aux trois articles suivants

reunis, deuxieme un peu plus gros que le troisieme et de moitie plus long que gros, 3-6 subcylindriques,

un peu plus longs que gros, 7-14 formant une faible massue, un peu plus gros que les precedents,

d’abord ovoidaux, les suivants globuleux, le dernier allonge. Pronotum non visible d'en haut; meso-

notum et scutellum assez pians, sillons parapsidau.x percurrents, divergents en avant, scutellum trans-

versal, avec deux fossettes basales, une autre plus petite sur chaque cote et une petite au bord posterieur ;

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HYiMENOPTERA

segment mediam avec une avete longitudinale. Ailes en moignons, atteignant Textremite du thorax.

Tibias posterieurs en massue. Petiole un peu transversal. pubescent, abdomen ellipsoidal, lege:ement

deprime. Taille ; 1,2 a i,5 mm.

Type du genre : P. Forsieri (de la collection de Forster).

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. P. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur.Vol. lo. p. 7 18 (ig 10). Allemagne.

2. P. Gestroi. Kieffer, ibidem, p. 719 (1910). Italie.

6. Genus PROPANTOLYTA, Kieffer

Polypeza (non Forster), Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 45, p. 887 (i8g3).

Propantolyta. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. \'ol. 10, p. 697, 709 (1910).

Caracteres. — « Tete globuleuse, occiput non margine, yeux circulaires et pubescents, ocelles

entriangle; mandibules formant presque un bec, bidentees a 1’extremite; palpes maxillaires de trois

articles, les labiaux de deux. Antennes du male de quinze articles r), flagellum filiforme et pubescent;

antennes de la femelle de quatorze articles, graduellement epaissies. Thorax ovoidal, retreci anterieure-

ment en un coi court et arrondi, mesonotum avec deux sillons parapsidaux, scutellum convexe, arrondi,

avec une profonde fossette a sa base. segment median avec une carene. Ailes anterieures pubescentes

et ciliees, nervure sous costale atteignant presque le milieu du bord, marginale assez longue, lineaire,

postmarginale et stigmatique tres courtes, recurrente indiquee a sa base par un vestige, basale bien

marquee, cellule basale formee; ailes posterieures sans cellule. Pattes en massue. Petiole deux fois

aussi long que gros, abdomen ovoidal-conique, deuxieme tergite depassant le milieu, tergites 3-6

tres courts, septieme en cone pointu, plus long que les trois precedents reunis. Taille : i a 1,2 mm. »

(Ashmead).

Distributiori geographique de 1’espece ;

I. P. Pergaudet, Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Alus. Vol. 40, p. 387 (i8g3). Etats-Unis.

7. Genus DIPHOROPRIA, Kieffer

Diphoropria. Kieffer, Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Aletz (2), \’ol. 12, p. io3 (igo5).

Caracteres. — Male. — Tete arroirdie, avec un prolongement presque lamelliforme, situe vers

le milieu des yeux et portant les antennes, yeux glabres, allonges, ocelles en triangle, un peu plus

distants des yeux ou du bord occipital que Tun de Tautre. Palpes a articles greles, sauf Tavant-dernier

qui est comprime en lobe transversal. Antennes de quatorze articles, scape en forme de bouteille, egal

aux articles 2 et 3 reunis, deuxieme article globuleux, les suivants d’egale longueur, plus de deux fois

aussi longs que gros et pubescents, troisieme echancre au milieu, qnatrieme decoupe d sahase,-pvL\s grossi avant

le milieu. Pronotum aminci en ligne, sillons parapsidaux divergents en avant, scutellum avec une fossette

basale, bord posterieur tronque et margine par une ligne de quatre ou cinq gros points, lateralement le

scutellum est separe des ecaillettes par une impression profonde, ovalaire et couverte de poils gris,

metanotum convexe, velu comme le segment median. Ailes velues et ciliees, costale et sous-costale peu

marquees et peu distantes, marginale grosse, deux a trois fois aussi longue que large, situee au milieu du

i) Dans Si Monographie (1893), Ashmeart ecrit a plusieurs reprises (p. 386 et 387) que les articles du male sont de quatorze articles , dans sa

Synopse, en 1903, il ecrit au contraire que ce g^enre differe de tous les autres par les antennes du male qui se composent de quinze articles.

FAM. diapriid.f:

i5

bord, stigmaticiue oblique, un peu plus courte que la marginale, postmarginale nulle, radius a peine

indique, limitant une cellule radiale longue et pointue, recurrente egale a la marginale, continuant la

direction du radius, basale faiblement indiquee, distante de la marginale des deux tiers de sa longueur,

mediane depassant un peu la basale; ailes inferieures sans nervure. Tibias posterieurs en massue.

Petiole deux fois aussi long que gros, abdomen ellipsoidal. tres deprime dessus et dessous, base du

deuxiimc tergile avec irois aretes longiludiiiales, courtes et proeminentes au bord anterieur en forme de courte

epine, les trois derniers tergites courts. Taille ; 3 mm.

Distributiori geographique de l’espece :

I. D. nifi[^es, Kieffer, Pmll, Soc. Hist. Nat. Alelz (2). \'ol. 12, p. io3 f 1905). Australie.

8. Genus DOLICHOPRIA, Kieffer

Dolichopria. Kieffer, Wiss. Ergebn. d. Deutsch. Zentr.-Afrika Exped. \b)l. 3, Lief. 2, p. 9(1910).

Caracteres. — Tete globuleuse, yeux glabres et grands, palpes maxillaires avec deux articles

apres la flexion. Antennes subfiliformes, de quatorze articles dans les deux sexes. scape aminci dans la

moitie proximale, deuxieme article globuleux chez le male, troisieme cylindrique, deux fois aussi long que

gros, quatrieme aia^ue, tres aminci proximalement, grossi distalement, 5- 12 ellipsoidaux. quatorzieme

plus long, tous pubescents; articles 2-i3 de la femelle subegaux, cylindriques, un peu plus longs que

gros, (Quatorzieme a peine jdus long. Tempes et Q)ropleures avec un feutrage blanc. Alesonotum allonge et

convexe, sans sillons. .Scutellum allonge, comprime, separe du mesonotuin })ar une suture peu distincte,

sans impression a sa base. .Segment median sans arete mediane. Ailes longuement ciliees, nervure sous-

costale formant le bord, marginale en triangle isocele, a jrointe dirigee vers la base alaire, situee avant

le deuxieme tiers de Taile, basale indiquee Q)ar un vestige Qieiqjendiculaire a Textremite distale de la

marginale. Tibias jrosterieurs subitement renfles au tiers distal. Petiole tres minee, presque deux fois

aussi long que gros, abdomen de].)rime, aussi large que la tete, un {>eu j)lus large et guere plus long (]ue

1(' thorax, ellij)SoVdal. Taille ; i,3 nnn.

Distributiori geographique de 1’espece :

1 . D. gyacilis, Kieffer, Wiss. Ergebn. d. Deutsch. Zentr.-Afrika E.XQred. .Africjue orientale.

Vol. 3, Lief. 2, Q). lo {1910).

9. Genus M YRMECOPRIA, Ashmead

Loxotropa (Q)art.). .Ashmead, The Canad. lintom. Vol. 19, p. 196 (1887).

Myrmecopria . Ashmead, Hull. U. .S. Nat. Mus. Vol. gS, ]:>. 446 ( 1 893).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — (( Tete globuleuse, yeux circulaires, ocelles en triangle, mandibules

petites, bifides, pallies maxillaires tres courts. .Antennes inserees a une prociminence frontale, compostes de

quatorse aiiicles, graduellement (SQ^aissies, moniliformes, avec des soies dressees, scape long et en massue,

troisieme article allonge. Th(n'ax ovoidal, arrondi en avant. prothorax non visible d’en haul, mesono-

tum Qrlan, sans sillons. scutellum subconvexe, avec une legere carene mediane, separe du mesonotum par

un sillon transversal. segment median graduellement declive posterieurement, sans angles proeminents,

une arete se bifurque des son origine a la base du segment et envoie un rameau oblique a la base de

chacun des angles Qrosterieurs. .Ailes anterieures tres grandes, longuement ciliees, nervure sous-

costale atteignant le bord avant le deuxieme tiers alaire, deux cellules basales subegales, nervure marginale

courte, triangulaire, stigmatique indiquee jtar un minime commencement de nervure. Femurs et moins

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distinctement les tibias renfles en massue, tarses posterieurs gros, un peu dilates, tres velus. Petiole a

peine plus long que gros, separe du denxibne tergUe par un fort retrecissement , dilate en arriere, semblable

au noeud du petiole de certaines Fourmis, abdomen court etovoidal. » (Ashmead).

Distributiori geographique de Tespece :

I. M. mellea, Ashmead, The Canad. Entom. \’ol. 19, p. 190(1887). Etats-Unis.

10. Genus CYATHOPRIA, Kieffer

Cyathopria. Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 33, p. 383(1909).

Caracteres. - Femelle. — Tete, vue d’en haut, a peine transversale, vue de cote, plus haute que

longue et triangulaire. cl3fpeus ressortant en hemisphere, ^-eux glabres, petits, circulaires, plus courts

que leur distance des antennes, joues presque deux fois aussi longues que les 3’eux, mandibules petites.

Antennes composees de douze articles, scape subc3-lindrique, egal aux quatre ou cinq articles suivants reunis

deuxieme article aussi long que le troisieme, 4-12 graduellement et faiblement epaissis, subglobuleux,

sauf le doLizieme qui est plus long que les deux precedents reunis. Prothorax non visible d’en haut.

Mesonotum avec des vestiges de sillons parapsidaux. Segment median avec une arete mediane. Ailes

ciliees et longues, stigmatique situee un peu avant le milieu de Taile, oblique et courte, marginale

presque trois fois aussi longue que la stigmatique, radius egal a la stigmatique, recurrente egale a

la marginale, continuant la direction du radius, basale droite, eloignee de la marginale de presque toute

sa longueur, mediane bien marquee. Ailes posterieures sans nervure. Tibias posterieurs renfles en

massue. Petiole transversal, seulement d’un tiers moins large que le bord anterieur du second segment,

cyathiforme, c’est-a-dire hemispherique, la partie anterieure ou tronquee inseree a un petiole transversal

du segment median, la partie convexe ou posterieure separee du grand segment par un retrecissement.

Abdomen un peu comprime, subellipsoidal, tiers posterieur en cone pointu, tariere proeminente.

Taille : 3,5 mm.

Distributiori geographique de l’espece :

I. C. riifiventris, Kieffer, .Ynn. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 33, p. 383(1909). Autriche.

II. Genus LEPIDOPRIA, Kieffer

Lepidopria. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. llvm. Eur. Vol. 10, p 869 (1911).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — Tete subglobuleuse, un peu amincie en avant, subtriangulaire vue

de cote, aussi haute que longue; 3'eux petits, beaucoup plus courts que les joues. Antennes composees

de douze articles, inserees sur une proeminence frontale; scape subcvlindrique, grele, aussi long que

les quatre articles suivants reunis; troisieme article a peine aussi long que le deuxieme, mais un peu plus

minee, deux fois aussi long que gros; quatrieme cylindrique et aussi long c^ue gros; 5-8 transversaux ;

3-8 egalement minces, avec des poils aussi longs que leur epaisseur; massue subite, mais peu grosse,

a articles egalement gros, les trois premiers globuleux, le quatrieme en ovoide court. Propleures et

metapleures avec une pubescence grise et assez dense. Thorax aussi large que la tete. Mesonotum

transversal, assez plan, sans sillons parapsidaux. Scutellum presque plan, avec une fossette transversale

a sa base. Segment median sans lamelle proeminente. Ailes remplacees par un moignon peu distinet,

qui depasse un peu le scutellum. Petiole pas plus long que gros; sa partie dorsale avec une ecaille trans-

versale, dressee et assez grosse. Abdomen deprime, arrondi en arriere, plus large que le thorax, sans impres-

sion a sa base.

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Distributiori geographique de 1’espece. — Ce genre ne comprend qu’une espece d’Europe.

I. L. pedestris, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Il5'm. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 869(191 1). Italie.

12. Genus SOLENOPSIA, Wasmann

Solenopsia. Wasmann, Ps3mh. Fahigk. d. Ameisen, Stuttgart, p. 127 (1899).

Caracteres. — Tete subglobuleuse vue d’en haut; vue de cote, elle est subtriangulaire et a

peine plus haute que longue; yeux circulaires, ocelles en triangle, eloignes du bord occipital, mandi-

bules et palpes non proeminents. Antennes du male composees de quatorze articles, dont le premier est

aussi long (jue les trois suivants reunis, deuxieme et troisieme egaux, de moitie plus longs que gros,

le quatrieme est le plus gros de tous, en massue arquee, egal aux deux precedents reunis, les cinq

suivants sont transversaux et plus minces que les precedents, les cinq derniers un peu plus gros, subglo-

buleux. sauf le quatorzieme qui est en ovoide court; flagellum a poils courts. Antennes de la femelle

composees de onze ariicles, deuxieme article plus gros que le troisieme, mais pas plus long, troisieme un

peu plus long que gros, 4-9 egalement minces, 4-8 transversaux, neuvieme globuleux. dixieme et onzieme

formant une massue subite et grosse, le dixieme aussi gros que long, le onzieme ovoidal et presque deux

fois aussi long que le dixieme. Thorax aussi large que la tete. Pronotum non visible d’en haut. Meso-

notum graduellement elargi en arriere, ou il est tronque et au moins aussi large que long, sillons para-

psidaux nuis. Scutellum avec une fossette basale, qui est reunie de chaque cote au bord lateral par un

sillon oblique, disque du scutellum plan, mais un peu plus eleve que le reste du thorax. Segment

median pubescent, profondement decoupe en angle au milieu du bord posterieur, les deux lobes

pointus. Ailes remplacees par une ecaille. Eemurs et tibias en massue. Petiole avec une ecaille dressee,

transversale, non echancree, rappelant celle des Formicides; abdomen deprime, a peine plus large que le

thorax. Taille : i,5 a 2 mm.

Mceurs. — Les deux especes qui forment ce genre sont myrmecophiles; toutes deux ont ete

observees chez Solenopsis fugax.

Type du genre : 5. imitatrix. Wasmann.

Distribution geographique des especes ;

1. 5. castanea, Kietter. in Ern. .Andre. Spec. F[3'm. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 872 F' rance.

(1911). — Pl. I, Fig. 16; Pl. 2, Fig. 12.

2. S. Wasmann, Psych. Fahigk. d. .Ameisen, .Stuttgart, p. 127 Hollande, France, Italie.

(1899). — Pl. 2, Fig. 3.

13. Genus SCHIZOPRIA, Kieffer

Schizopria, Kieffer, Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond. (2), Zool. Vol. i5, p. 68 (1911).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — Tete globuleuse. mandibules terminees par deux dents; palpes

maxillaires de cinq articles, les labiaux de trois; yeux glabres. Antennes de douze articles, scape en

massue, articles 2-6 graduellement raccourcis, les suivants globuleux, le douzieme ou le onzieme et

le douzieme fortement grossis et formant unc massue ovoidale. Thorax sans feutrage, pronotum non

visible d’en haut; mesonotum transversal. convexe, sans sillons parapsidaux ; scutellum faiblement

convexe, avec une fossette a sa base ; segment median avec une carene longitudinale. Ailes d exiremite

echancree en cceur, longuement ciliees, sous-costale peu distante du bord, auquel elle s’unit subitement

peu avant le milieu de Taile; marginale presque ponctiforme, stigmatique oblique, grosse, deux a trois

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fois aussi longue que la marginale, basale et discotdale indiquees par deux lignes brunes formant un

angle et peu distinctes. Tibias posterieurs beaucoup plus longs que les femurs, renfles subitement dans

leur moitie distale. Abdomen deprime, brievement petiole.

Type du genre : S. fallax, Kieffer.

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. 5. fallax, Kieffer, Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond. (2), Zool. Vol. 1 5, p. 68 (191 1 ). lies Sechelles.

2. S . flaviclava, Kieffer. ibidem, p. 69 (1911). lies Sechelles.

14. Genus ENTOMOPRIA, Kieffer

Corynopria (part.). Thomson, OelV. Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 366 (i858).

Monelata (part.). Dalla Torre, Cat. Hym. Vol. 5, p. 433 (1898).

Entomopria. Kieffer, Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond. (2), Zool. Vol. i5, p. 68 (191 1).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — « Tete aussi large que le thorax; tempes, prothorax, petiole et base

du grand sternite couverts d’un feutrage laineux. Antennes de treize articles, avec une massue de

trois articles, les articles 4-10 transversaux et petits, les deux premiers articles de la massue petits,

le troisieme beaucoup plus gros, quatre fois aussi long que le precedent. Sillons parapsidaux nuis.

Scutellum sans fossette. Segment median echancre en arriere, presque tridente. Ailes faibltment emarginees

d Vextremiti, stigmatique ponctiforme, situee avant le milieu de l’aile. Base du grand tergite sans

sillon. )) (Thomson).

Distributiori geographique de 1’espece :

I. E. Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 366 (i858). .Suede.

15. Genus ADELIOPRIA, Ashmead

Adeliopria. .Yshmead. Biol. Bull. Vol. 3, p. i5 (1902).

Caracteres. — « Tete transversale. Antennes de douze articles dans les deux sexes; celles

du male filiformes, amincies graduellement vers le haut, avec une pilosite eparse, courte et fine,

articles 2-11 globuleux, le douzieme ovalaire et petit. Antennes de la femelle avec une massue fusiforme

composee de trois articles, les articles 8-11 globuleux. Mesonotum depourvu de sillons parapsidaux..

Scutellum muni, en avant, d’une grande fossette transversale divisee en deux par une carene longitu-

dinale et faible i). Segment median rugueux, avec une faible spinule en arriere du scutellum. Ailes

faiblement echancrees en coeur a 1’extremite distale, avec une nervure longitudinale formant le bord

et une marginale graduellement elargie distalement et ne depassant guere le tiers basal. Abdomen

allonge, petiole strie, plus long que gros, second segment atteignant presque Textremite posterieure..

Corps lisse et brillant. » (Ashmead.)

M oeurs. — Parasite de F orcipomyia wheeleri Long. La larve vit solitaire dans le Puparium du.

Diptere et s’3’ metamorphose.

Distributior geographique de 1’espece :

1. A. Longii, Ashmead, Biol. Bull. Vol. 3, p. i5 (1902). Texas.

r| En iqo3, dans sa « Classilication des Diapriidas », Ashmead 6crit au contraire que le genre Adeliopria n’a pas de fossette au scutellum

et qu’il se distingue de Phaenopria, qui est dans le meme cas, par ses ailes 6chancrees aTextremit^. {Journ. Neiv York Soc. EtjI . Vol. ii. p. 3i-32).-

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16. Genus ENTOMACIS, Forster

Entomacis. Forster, H3'm. Stud. Vol. 2, p. 12 i. i23 (i856).

Glyphidopria. Haliday, Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. 4, Proc. p. 166 (iSSy).

Hemilexis (part.). Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 45, p. Sgo (1893).

Hemilexodes fpart.). Ashmead, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 244 ( 1894).

Caracteres. — Tete subglobuleuse, yeux glabres, mandibules bilobees. Palpes maxillaires de

cinq articles, les labiaux de trois. Antennes de treize articles dans les deux sexes, celles de la femelle

sans massue abrupte, les sept ou huit derniers articles un peu plus gros que les autres ; chez le male,

le troisieme article est plus long que le deuxieme, mais plus court que le quatrieme, qui est faiblement

echancre ou sinueux, les suivants allonges, trois a quatre fois aussi longs que gros. Sillons parapsidaux

percurrents ou marques seulement en arriere, rarement nuis. .Scutellum arrondi en arriere, avec une

fossette a sa base. Segment inMian presque horizontal. situe bien plus bas que le scutellum, avec une

arete longitudinale. .Ailes velues, ciliees, echancrees ou tronquees a Textremite, nervure sous-costale

atteignant le bord un peu apres le tiers basal de Taile ou un peu avant le milieu et y formant une

marginale ponctiforme, stigmatique a peine plus longue que la marginale, basale, mediane et anale

tantot faiblement indiquees, tantot nulles. Tibias posterieurs subitement renfles au tiers distal. Abdomen

deprime, tronque en arriere ; les segments qui suivent le troisieme ne forment qu’une pointe triangulaire

petite et occupant le tiers median du bord posterieur du troisieme tergite.

McBurs. — Une espece a ailes tronquees a ete obtenue de galles de Cecidomyies; une autre,

a ailes echancrees, d’un nid d’araignees par Forster.

Distributiori geographique des especes ;

1. E. ambigua, Brues, 'Frans. Amer. Ent. Soc. Vol. 29, p. 126 (i9o3j.

2. E. canadensis, Harrington, Trans. R. Soc. Canad. \^ol. 5, p. 199(1900)

[Hemilexodes).

3. E. cordata, Ki effer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. H^^m. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 8o5(igi i).

4. E. curticornis, Kieffer. Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond (2), Zool. Vol. i5, p. 70

( 1 9 1 r ) .

5. E. excisa, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. H3'm . Eur. \'ol. 10, p. 807(191 1).

6. E. filiformis, .'\shmead, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 244

(1894).

7. E. Kieffer, Anu. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 33, p. 388 (1909).

8. E. latipennis, Ashmead, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 244

(1894).

9. E. longicornis, Kieffer, Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond. (2), Zool. VMl. i5, p. 69

(1911).

10. E. mellipetiolata, Ashmead. Bull. U. .'8. Nat. Mus. Vol. 45, p. 390(1893).

11. E. platyptera, Idaliday, Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. 4, Proc. p. 172 (1857).

12. E. rufopetiolata. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10,

p. 804 (igi i).

13. E. subemarginala, Ashmead, Bull.U.,S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 45, p. 889 (1910).

14. E. suhfruncata, Kieffer, Anu. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles. Vol. 33, 9.387(1909).

Connecticut.

Canada.

Allemagne.

lies .Sechelles.

Italie.

Ile Saint-Vincent.

Autriche.

Ile Saint-Vincent.

lies Sechelles.

Etats-Unis.

Angleterre.

Allemagne.

Etats-Unis.

Lorraine, Angleterre.

17. Genus HEMILEXIS, Forster

Psilus. Say, Keating’s Narrat. Exped. Vol. 2, App. p. 828 (1824).

H emilexis. Forster, Hym. Stud. Vol. 2. p. 122. 128, 127 (i856).

Entomacis (part.). Dalla Torre, Cat. Hym. Vol. 5, p. 449 (i8g8).

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Caracteres. — Ce genre ne differe du precedent que par les ailes a extremite anondie.

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. H. bipnnctata, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol lo, p 8io Hongrie.

(1911).

2. H. californica, Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 40, p. 390(1893). Etats-Unis.

3. H. flavitarsis, Kieffer, Bull. Soc. Hi st. Nat. Metz (2), Vol. 1 2. p. io5 (ipoS). Nouvelle-Ciuinee.

4. H. perplexa, Haliday, Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. 4, Proc. p. 172 (1857). Angleterre, Suede.

var. fuscicornis , Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 81 1 (1910). Angleterre.

18. Genus IDIOTYPA, Forster

Psilus (part.). Haliday, Ent. Mag. Vol. i, p. 276 (i833).

Idiotypa. Forster, H_vin. Stud. Vol. 2, p. 122, 120 (i856).

Mioiiopria. Haliday, Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. 4, Proc. p. 166 (1857).

Caracteres. — Tete, vue d’en haut. transversale, a bords paralleles, vue de cote, un peu plus

haule que longue, yeux glabres, tempes et propleures sans feutrage. Antennes du male coinposees de

treize articles, le quatrieme echancre a la base, les suivants moniliformes; celles de la femelle de douze

articles, scape subc3’lindrique, egal aux quatre ou cinq articles suivants reunis, article 3-6 egalement

minces, le troisieme un peu plus long que gros, plus court que le deuxieme, 4-6 globuleux, septieme a

peine plus gros que le sixieme, les cinq derniers formant une grosse massue, liuitieme deux fois aussi

gros que le septieme, mais moins gros que les quatre suivants, qui sont transversaux, douzieme ovoidal.

Pronotum a peine visible de dessus. Sillons parapsidaux tantot percurrents, tantot indiques seulement

par deux points situes contre le scutellum. Base du scutellum avec une fossette. Segment median sans

lamelle ni carene, mais avec une petite epine. Ailes longuement ciliees, costale tantot bien marquee,

tantot indistincte, sous-costale distante du bord, qu’elle atteint au milieu de Taile, en y formant une

courte nervure marginale, basale bien marquee, distante de la marginale de toute sa longueur, mediane

niieux marquee distalement de la basale que proximalemeut, radiale nulle ou indiquee par une ligne

obliteree. recurrente bien marquee; ailes inferieures sans nervure. Tibias posterieurs graduellement

lenfles dans leur moitie distale. Petiole aussi long que grosi), strie; abdomen de la femelle deprime, en

ovale oblong, grand tergite atteignant presque 1 'extremite, sa base sdnsere au petiole sans separation

autre qu'une minee suture et porte trois sillons courts, dont le median est plus long; abdomen du male

non tronque, mais graduellement aminci et subarrondi a Textremite, seul caractere par lequel le male

de Idiotypa se distingue de celui de Heinilexis.

Distributiori geographique des especes ;

1. I. bigiittata, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. lo, i). 814(191 1).

2. I. maritima, Halida}' (sine tlescr.), Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. 4, Proc. p. 172

(1857).

3. 1. nigriceps. Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 33, p. 386(1989).

4. I. pallida, Ashmead, Journ. Linn. Soc Lond. Zool. Vol. 26, p.243 (1894).

5. I. rufiventris, Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. i5,

p. 373 (i858).

Italie.

Angleterre.

Ecosse, Angleterre.

Ile Saint-Vincent.

Suede, Angleterre.

19. Genus PARAMESIUS, Westwood

? Cerapsilon (sine descr.). Curtis, Guide Brit. Ins. p. 127 (1829).

Paramesius. Westwood. Philos. Mag. (3), Vol. i, p. 129 (i832).

I) Ashmead ecrit que le petiole est deux a trois fois aussi long que gros, mais le des.sin qu ii en donne represente un petiole pas plus long que

gros, comme chez les especes d’Europe.

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□ iapria (part.). Nees, Ilyin. Ichneum. Afftn. Monogr. Vol. 2, p. 355 (1834).

Psilus (part.). Say, Boston Journ. Nat. Hist. Vol. i. Pt. 3, p. 282 (i836).

Chlidonia (part.). Herrich-Schafter, Fauna Ins. German. Pt. i57, t. 24, f. i (i838).

Caracteres. — Tete subglobuleuse, a peine transversale vue d’en haut, plus haute que longue

vue de cote, yeux ovalaires, ordinairement longueinent velus, mandibules bilobees a Textremite, palpes

maxillaires de cinq articles, les labiaux de trois. Antennes inserees a une proeminence frontale situee

plus bas que les yeux, composees de tveizc articles dans les denx sexes, celles du male filiformes, plus longues

que le coiqis, quatrieme article echancre. un peu plus court que le scape, aussi long ou plus long que les

articles 2 et 3 reiinis, ceux-ci courts et presque d’egale longueur; scape sans spinule a Textremite,

celui de la femelle egal aux quatre ou cinq articles suivants reunis, troisieme article plus long que le

deuxieme, les cinq a sept derniers faiblement epaissis. Tempes, propleures, metapleures et dessous du

petiole avec une pubescence plus ou moins dense. Pronotum a peine visible d’en haut, mesonotum avec

deux sillons jrarapsidaux, scutellum tronque en an i ere, avec une ou deux fossettes en avant, segment

median profondement decoupe en angle au bord posterieur, traverse longitudinalement par une lamelle

ou une arete ou arme d’une courte epine. .Ailes pubescentes et ciliees, ayant toujours une costale et une

sous-costale, rapprochees Tune de Tautre et se reunissant vers le milieu du bord alaire, en }■ formant

une grosse nervure marginale qui est deux d trois fois aussi longue que la stigmatique, celle ci guere plus longue

que large, aussi large que la marginale, basale partois bien marquee; autres nervures nulles ou indi-

quees par des lignes jaunes ou brunatres. Petiole long, cylindrique et strie, grand tergite occupant

les deux tiers ou les trois quarts antei ieurs, semblant former la continuation du petiole sans separation autre

qiCune minee suture et graduellement clargi jusqud son extremiie, chez le male en spatule un peu deprimee,

chez la femelle termine en cone pointu ordinairement comprime, surtout en arriere.

Type du genre : P. rufipes, Westvvood.

Distribution geographique des especes :

1. P. angustipennis, Kieffer, in Ern. .^ndre, Spec, Ilym. Eur. Vol. 10,

p. 762(1911).

2. P. helytoides, Marshall, Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 3, p. 223 (1867).

3. P. 5raf/q'/ip/7rs', Thomson. Oefv. Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh.Vol. i5, p.37i

(i858).

4. P. hrevipennis, Kieffer. in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10,

p. 761 (191T).

5. P. Cameroni, Kielfer, ibidem, p. 767 (igii).

var. apricans, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 767 (1911).

6. P. canaliculatus, Cameron, Biol. Centr. Amer. Pt. 65, Hym. Vol. i,

p. 439 ( 1888).

7. P. chiriquensis, Cameron, ibidem, p. 439 (1888).

8. P. clavipes, .Ashmead, The Canad. Entcrm. Vol. 20, p. 53 (1888).

g. P. claviscapus, Thomson. Oefv. Svensk. \'et. Akad. Forh Vol. i5, p. 872

(i858).

10. P. crassicoruis, Thomson, ibidem, p. 871 (i858).

1 1 . P. dentatus, Kieffer, in Ern. .Vndre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. lo.p. 768 (191 1).

var. vernus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 768 (1911).

12. P. dolichocerus. Kieffei', ibidem, p. 770 (igii).

var. hifoveatns, Kieffer. ibidem, p. 766 (1911;.

13. P. dolosus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 755 (1911).

14. P. elongatus, Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 871

(i858).

var. alpinus, Kieffer, in Eni. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 765 11911).

15. P. inchoatus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 756 (igii).

Ecosse, France.

.Angleterre.

Suede.

Angleterre.

Ecosse, France.

Italie.

Mexique.

Panama.

Canada.

Suede.

Suede, France.

Ecosse.

Italie.

Lorraine, France.

Lorraine.

Croatie.

Suede, Angleterre, France,

Italie.

Italie.

Ecosse.

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HYMENOPTEKA

16. P. incompletux, Kieffer, Beii. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5i, p. 259 (1907).

17. P. indivisus, Kieffer. ibidem, p. 258 (1907).

18. P. inermis, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. V ol. io,p. 762 ( 1910).

ig. P. leviceps. K.\ef{er {Hoplopria), Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5o, p. 284(1905).

20. P. longicornis, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 769

(1911).

21. P. macvocerus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 766 (1911).

22. P. monticola, Kieffer, Wiss. Ergebn. d. Deutsch. Zentr.-Afrika Exped.

Vol. 3, Lief. 2. p. 5 (1910).

23. P. montivagus. Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 5o (1910).

24. P. nervosus, Herrich-Schaffer, Fauna Ins. German. Pt. 157, t. 24. f. 5

(i838).

25. P. nigricornis, Kieffer, in Ern. .Vndre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10. p. 764

(1911).

26. P. oregonensis, Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 45, p. 395 (1893).

27. P. pallidipes, Ashmead, ibidem, p. 395 (1893). — Pl. I, Fig. 20.

28. P. parvulus, Ashmead, ibidem, p. 393 (i8g3).

29. P. pedestris, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre. Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 758

(1911).

var. luteipes, Kieffer, ibidem, p. ySS (1911).

30. P. peruvianus, Kieffer, Ent. Kundsch. Vol. 27, p. 49 (igio).

31 . P. pleuralis, Kieffer, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 2, p. 28

(1905).

32. P. rufipes, Westwood, Philos. Mag. (3), Vol. i, p. 129(1832).

33. P. spiniger {spinosus, Kieffer), nom. nov., in Ern. .Vndre, Spec. Hym.

Eur. Vol. 10, p. 753 (1911).

var. atriventris, Kieffer, ibidem, p. ySS (1911).

34. P. spinosus, .Vshmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Vius. Vol. 44, p. 394 (1893).

35. P. istriolatus, Herrich-.Schaffer (RJtacodia), Fauna. Ins. German.

Pt. 157, t. 23 (i838).

36. P. sitbinermis, Kieffer. in Ern. Andre, Spec. H\ m. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 757

(1911).

37. P. subspinosus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 755 (1911).

38. P. tenuicornis, Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. Vet. .Vkad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 371

(iS58).

39. P. terminatus, Say, Boston, Journ. Nat. f list.Vol. i, Pt. 3, p. 282 (i836).

40. P. thoracicus, Ashmead, Journ. Linn. .Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 245

(1894).

41. P. unifoveatiis, Kieffer, in Ern. .Vndre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10. p.

(1911).

42. P. utahensis. .Vshmead, Ifull. U. S. Nat. Vius. Vol. 45, p. 494 (iSgV).

Java.

.Vmerique du Sud.

Europe.

Nicaragua.

Lorraine.

Espagne.

Afrique equatoriale.

Perou.

Allemagne.

Ecosse, Norvege.

Oregon.

Etats-Unis.

Virginie.

Italie.

Italie.

Perou.

Sumatra.

Europe septentrionale et

Suisse. [centrale.

Angleterre.

Etats-Unis.

Allemagne.

Ecosse.

Roumanie.

Suede

Vlaryland.

.Saint-Vincent.

Lorraine, France.

Utah.

20. Genus SPILOMICRUS, Westwood

PCerapsilon. Curtis, Guide Brit. Ins. p. 127 (1829).

Spilom icrus. Westwood, Philos. Mag: (3), Vol. i, p. 129 (i832).

Chiidonia (part.). Herrich-Schaffer. Fauna Ins. German. Pt. i57, t. 24 (i838).

Aneurhynchus (part.). Provancher, Addit. Faune Canada, Hym. p. 404 (1888).

Paramesius (part.). Provancher, ibidem, p. 405 (1888).

Ismarus (part.); Ashmead, Bull. Colorado Biol. Assoc. Vol. i. p. ii (i8go).

Caracteres. — : Tete subglobuleuse, sans chaperon occipital, yeux ovalaires, glabres ou a poils

peu denses, mandibules bidentees a Fextremite. Palpes maxillaires de cinq articles, les labiaux de trois.

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Antennes composees de treize articles dans les deux sexes, scape non sillonne ni spinuleux a Textremite,

troisieme article du male toujours beaucoup plus long que le deuxieme, quatrieme echancre ou sinueux,

au maximum un peu plus long que le tTo\s}hme, jamais aussi long que. les arhcles 2 et 3 reunis, les suivants

subcylindriques ou subglobuleux, sans verticilles; flagellum de la femelie avec une massue de cinq a

sept articles i) ou bien graduellement renfle. Tempes, propleures, metapleures et petiole avec ou sans

feutrage. Pronotum a peine visible d’en haut, mesonotum avec ou sans sillons parapsidaux, scutellum

avec une ou deux fossettes a sa base, son bord posterieur tronque et precede d’une ligne de points

enfonces. Ailes pubescentes et ciliees, parfois atrophiees, nervure costale tantot bien marquee, tantot

faiblement indiquee, tantot nulle; sous-costale rapprochee de la costale; marginale situee un peu avant

le milieu de Taile, rarement avant Textremite du tiers basal de Taile, tres grosse, en forme de petit

stigma, au maximum deux fois aussi longue que large; stigmatique aussi large que la marginale, gene-

ralement oblique; basale, radiale et recurrente tantot marquees, tantot peu distinctes ou nulles. Ailes

inferieures sans nervure. mais a3''ant ordinairement deux lignes. visibles par transparence, et formant

une cellule mediane fermee. Abdomen fortement deprime, grand tergite relevi au-dessus du petiole a sa base,

sans impression, atteignant environ les quatre cinquiemes de Tabdomen, partie apicale de Tabdomen

arrondie et deprimee. Taille ; 2 mm.

M oeurs. — 5. basalyformis, qui n’est probablement qu’une variete de S. nigripes, a ete obtenu de

la pupe d’un Coleoptere du genre Quedius.

Type du genre ; S. siiginaticalis, VVestwood.

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. S. abnormis, Marshall, Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 4, p. 202 (1868).

2. S. Herrich-Schaffer, Fauna Ins. German. Pt.i57, t.25 (i838).

3. 5. alaskensis, Ashmead. Proc. Acad. Wash. Vol. 4, p. 140 (1902).

4. 5. aneunis, Ashmead, Journ. Linn. Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 246

(1894).

5. S. annnlicornis, Kieffer, in Ern. .Andre, Spec. Pl5’m. Eur. V'ol. 10, p. 788

(1911).

6. S. armatus, Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. A'ol. 40, p. 897 (1893). —

Pl. I, Fig. 22.

7. 5. airiclavus, Ashmead, ibidem, p. 898 (1898).

8. S. atropetiolatus, Ashmead. Hull. Colorado Biol. Assoc. Vol. i, p. ii

(1890).

9. 5. autumnalis, Kiefter, in Ern. Andre. Spec. Flym. Eur. Vol. 10. p. 790

(1911).

10. 5. basalyformis, Marshall. Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 4, p. 202 (1868).

var . J'ilosus, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre. Spec. H3un. Eur. Vol. lO, p. 791 figii).

11. S. bifoveatus, Kieffer, Ann'..Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 82, p. 40 (1908).

12. S. boliricnsis. Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 40 (1910).

13. S. carinatus, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre. Spec. T-I}mi. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 797

(1911).

14. S. clavatus, Herrich-Schaffer, Fauna Ins. (jerman. Pt. 107, t. 24(1838).

i5 5. compressus, Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. Vet. .Akad. Forh.Vol. i5, p. 869

(i858).

16. S. crassiclavis, Kieffer, in Ern, .Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. ro, p. 788

(1911).

17. S. crassipes, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 784 (1911).

18. S. cursor, Ivieffer, ibidem, p. 770 (1911).

Angleterre.

Allemagne.

Alaska.

Ile Saint-Vincent.

Ecosse.

British Columbia.

Canada.

Colorado.

Lorraine.

[triche, France, Suede.

Angleterre. Allemagne, Au-

Angleterre.

Pensylvanie.

Bolivie.

Lorraine.

Allemagne.

Angleterre, Suede.

Ecosse, Kabylie.

Lorraine.

Hongrie, Italie.

i) Un insecte, classe par Ashmead dans le genre Basalys, et probablement a rapporter ici, a la massue composee de quatre articles.

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HYMENOPTERA

19. S . flavicomis, Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 45, p. SgS (iSpS).

20. S . flavipes. rhomson, Oefv. Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh Vol. i5, p. 36g

( i858).

21. .S. foveatus, Provancher, Addit. Faune Canada. Hym. p. 176 (1887).

22. S . fnscipennis, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. \M1. 78, p. 333 (1909).

23. S. gracilicornis, Kieffer, in Ein. .^ndre, Spec. H^nn. Eur. Vol. 10,

p. 796 {1911).

var. festivus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 79611911).

24. -S. liemiptenis, Marshall, Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 4, p. 202 (1868).

var. pedisequus. Kieffer. in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hrmr. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 774 (191 1 ).

2.5. S. iniegtr, Thomson, Oefv. .‘5vensk. \^et. .Akad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 369

(i858).

var. Kieffer, in Ern Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 778(1911).

var. inchoatus, Kieffer. ibidem, p. 778 (1911).

var. variicornis, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 777 (1911).

2b. S . japoniciis, Ashmead, Journ. New York Ent. Soc. Vol. 12, p. 69(1904).

27. .8. loiigicornis, Provancher, Le Natural. Canad. Vol. 12, p. 262 (1881).

28. 5. maculipeunis, Kieffer, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5i, p. 260 (1907).

29. S. major, Vollenhoven. Pinacographia, Pt. 8, p. 63 (1879).

30. S. mininius, Kieffer, in Ein. .Andre, Spec. IPmi. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 776

(1911).

31. 5. minor. Kieffer, ibidem, p. 791 (1911).

32. S. moniliatns, Herrich-Schafter, Fauna Ins. German. Pt. i57,t. 24 (t838).

33. .S. nigriclavis, Marshall, Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 4, p. 228 (1868).

var. melanocerus, Kieffer. in Ern. Andre. Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10. p. 781 (1911).

'var. subarmatus, nom. nov. [armatus, Kieffer), ibidem, p. 78 (19111.

34. S. nigripes, Thomson. Oefv. .Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 370

(i858).

35. .S. obtusus, Herrich-Schaffer, Fauna Ins. German. Pt. i5y, t. 23 (i838).

36. S . peruvianus, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 40 (1910).

37. S. procerus, Haliday, Nat. Hist. K’ev. \h)l. 4. Proc. p. 171 (1857).

38. .S. quadriceps, Smith, Trans. Ent. Soc. Lond. p. 6 (1878).

39. .S. rarf/a/A, Iderrich-Schafter, Fauna Ins. German. Pt iSy, t. 24(1838).

40. .S. rufltarsis, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 785

(1911).

41. -S. ? sericeicomis. Spinola, ins. Ligur. Vol. 2, p. 282 (1808).

42. .S. stigmaticalis. Westwood, Philos. -Mag. (3), Vol. 1, p. 129 (i832).

43. .S. Thomsoni, Kieffer {stigmaticalis, Thomson), in Ern. Andre, .Spec.

Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 787 (1911).

44. S. tripartitus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 792 (1911).

var. fuscipes, Kieffer. ibidem, p. 793 (1911).

45. S. unifoveatiis. Kieffer. .Ann. .Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles. \M1. 32, ]>. 4 i (1908).

46 .9. varipes. Herrich-Schaffer, Fauna Ins. German. Pt. i57, t. 24 (i838).

47. .9. vulgaris, .Ashmead, Journ. Linn. .Soc. Lond. Zool. Vol. 25, p. 247

(1894).

Virginie.

.Suede, Angleterre, Maroc.

Canada.

Bresil.

Lorraine.

Lorraiiie.

Angleterre, Ecosse, France.

Angleterre.

.Suede.

France, Allemagne.

1 talie.

Ecosse.

Japon.

Canada.

Java.

Fiance, Hollande.

Angleterre.

Ecosse.

Allemagne.

Angleterre.

Angleterre.

Lorraine.

Suede.

Allemagne.

PeroLi.

Angleterre.

.Australie,

•Allemagne.

Angleterre.

Italie.

Angleterre.

Suede.

Angleterre, France.

Italie.

Pens3dvanie.

Allemagne.

Ile .Saint-A^incent.

21. Genus PROSPiLOMICRUS, Kieffer

Prospilomicrus. Kieffer, in Voeltzkow, Reise in Ostafrika, Vol. 2, p. 532 (1910).

Caracteres. — Tete subglobuleuse ou un peu transversale, yeux velus ou glabres. Antennes

composees de treize articles dans les deux sexes, troisieme article du male arque, comme chez les Belytides,

3-12 graduellement raccourcis, 4-13 cylindriques et pubescents ; troisieme article de la femelle trois fois

aussi long que gros, 3-7 graduellement raccourcis, massue de six articles graduellement grossis; scape non

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spinuleux au bout. 'fempes et prothorax avec un feutraf^e. Thorax deuxfois aussi long que haut. Sillons

parapsidaux distincts en airiere, nuis en avanl. Scutellum avec deux fossettes ovalaires a sa base, une

fossette allongee situee sur chacun de ses cotes, deux points sur le inilieu du bord posterieur. Segment

inedian avec une carene triangulaire. Nervure costale et sous-costale peu distantes Fune de 1’autre,

marginale situee au milieu de Faile, lineaire, deux fois aussi longue que large, stigmatique faiblement

oblique, a peine plus longue que large, basale et continuation de la mediane indiquees par des lignes

brunes, mediane nulle. Tibias posterieurs graduellement grossis depuis leur base. Petiole allonge, strie

grossierement, abdomen deprime, sans impression en a\ ant, base du deuxieme tergite couvrant le petiole

comme chez Spilomicrus.

Type du genre : P. fnscicornis.

Distributiori geegraphique des especes. - Les deux especes sont de Madagascar.

1. P . fnscicornis, Kieffer, in Voeltzkow, Reise in OstalVika,' Vol. 2. p. 532 Aladagascar.

(1910).

2. P. glohictps, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 532 (igio). .‘Xntananarivo.

22. Genus CCENOPRIA, Kieffer

Coenopria. Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 29, p. i32 (1905).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — Tete subglobuleuse vue d'en haut ou de cote, lisse et sans aretes et

sans sillon, occiput resserre en un coi etroit, yeux glabres et ellipsoidaux. ocelles en triangle, les poste'

rieurs bien plus rapproches run de 1’autre que des yeux, plus eloignes des antennes que du bord

occipital, tempes avec feutrage. Antennes inserees un peu plus bas que les 3eux, sur une proeminence

transversale, composees de treize articles; scape aussi long que les quatre articles suivants reunis,

legerement arque, evase d son extremite en Irois petites dents, massue giosse, mais non abrupte, formee de

cinq articles. Pronotum decoupe en arriere, avec un epais feutrage formant un collier non interrompu

au milieu; mesonotum peu convexe, sa partie posterieure legerement deprimee entre les deux sillons

parapsidaux, ceux-ci larges, profonds et s’arretant subitement un peu avant le bord anterieur, sillon

externe pres de Tecaillette profond, mais tres court. Scutellum j)resque aussi long que le mesonotum et

aussi large que lui, graduellement amiuci en arriere oii il est tronque, bord anterieur avec quatre

lossettes, bord lateral avec une fossette allongee et etroite. Segment median avec une carene triangulaire,

angles [rosterieurs proeminenls sous forme d'epine ou de bec. Ades sans nervure basale. Femurs et

tibias renfles en massue. Petiole presque trois fois aussi long que gros, avec deux grosses aretes dorsales

et une arete de chaque cote; abdomen deprime, ellipsoidal. Taille ; 4 mm.

M oeurs. — Insecte mvumecophile, habitant dans les colonies de Azteca erigens, Emer_\'.

Distributiori geographique de 1’espece :

I. C . fnscipennis, Kieffer, Ann . .Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 29, p. i33 (1905). Costa-Rica.

23. Genus COLOGLYPTUS, Crawford

Cologlyptus. Crawfoixl, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 38, p. i23 (1910).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — « Yeux velus. Antennes composees de treize articles. avec une massue

de quatre articles. .Sillons parapsidaux marques seulement en arriere. Scutellum avec deux fossettes a sa

base et une fossette sur chaque cote. Segment median arcoU, avec trois aretes longitudinales, dont Texterne

est reunie, par une transversale, a la mediane avant le milieu, et par une autre transversale, au bord

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HYMEXOPTERA

lateral api'es le milieu. Ailes sans nervure basale, uerviire soiis-costale occupant le tiers hasal de Vaile, aboutis-

sant au bord. Taille : 2 mm. » (Crawford). Voisin de Spilomicrus.

Distributiori geographique de 1’espece ;

I. C. Kiefferi, Crawford, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 38, p. 124 (1910) Manila.

24. Genus LIPOGLYPTUS, Crawford

Lipoglyptus. Crawford, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 38, p. i23 (1910).

Caracteres. — « Antennes composees de treize articles daiis les deux sexes, celles de la femelle

graduellement et tres faiblement grossies, celles du male filiformes, articles 3 et 3 couvts et egaux, ^-i3 tres

longs, quatrieme avec une courte arete a sa base. Prothorax long, tronque en avant. Sillons parapsidaux

nuis. Scutellum avec une fossette a sa base et une fossette allongee situee sur chaque c6te. Segment

median avec trois aretes, la mediane fortement proeminente. Nervure sous-costale atteignant presque le milieu,

marginale longiie. stigmatique tres courte, basale nulle chez le male, indiquee par une ligne brunMre chez

la femelle. Taille : 2,5 a 3,5 mm. » (Crawford). Voisin de Paramesiits, sinon identique a ce genre.

Distributiori geographique de l’espece :

I. L. primus, Crawford, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 38, p. i23 (1910). Manila.

25. Genus LINKIOLA, Kieffer

Linkiola. Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 89 (1910).

Linkia (err.). Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 702 (1910).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — ^ Tete subglobuleuse, avec un chaperon occipital qui couvre le coi,

tempes et prothorax avec feutrage. Antennes de treize articles, scape termine par deux spinules, troisieme

article plus long que le deuxieme, quatrieme egal au deuxieme, 8-12 aussi longs que gros, treizieme

ovoidal. Mesonotum transversal, faiblement convexe, sillons parapsidaux marques seulement au tiers

posterieur. Scutellum non carene, avec deux fossettes a sa base. Segment median avec une arete

mediane. ..Ailes avec une nervure costale et une sous-costale rapprochees, marginale situee au milieu

de Taile, lineaire. deux fois aussi longue que large, sans autre nervure. Femurs tres renfles distalement,

tibias posterieurs amincis au tiers proximal. Petiole cylindriqiie , lisse, glabre, guere plus long que gros.

Abdomen deprime, bord anterieur du deuxieme tergite un peu releve. Taille : 4,5 mm.

Distributiori geographique de Tespece :

I. L. crassipes, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 29 (1910). Bolivie.

26. Genus HOPLOPRIA, Ashmead

Paramesius (part.). Cameron, Biol. Centr. Amer. Pt. 65, Hym. Vol. i, p. 487 (1888).

Spilomicrus (part.). Cameron, ibidem, p. 440 (1888).

Hoplopria. Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 46, p. 388 (1893).

Caracteres. — Tete globuleuse, yeiix grands et glabres, ocelles ordinairement sur une

proeminence, entre laquelle et le bord occipital se voit une arete qui contourne, en arriere, le bord

des yeux, occiput le plus souvent, avec un petit chaperon qui couvre horizontalement la nuque, tempes

avec un epais feutrage, clypeus en coussinet, front plus proeminent que les yeux, a bords paralleles.

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margine, deux fois aussi long que large; entre cette partie proeminente du front et les yeux se voit un

enfoncemeiit en forme de large sillon ; deux autres sillons paralleles parcourent la lamelle frontale et

se reunissent subitement a son extreinite. Mandibules egales et bilobees a 1’extremite. Palpes maxillaires

composes de cinq articles i), les labiaux de trois. Antennes de treize articles dans les deux sexes,

scape ride ou sillonne en long, soii extremite decoupee et paraissant bispinideiise ; deuxieme article court ;

articles du flagellum longuement cylindriques chez le male, sauf le deuxieme, qui est echancre et plus

court que le premier. Prothorax avec un collier de feutrage dense et long. Sillons parapsidaux tantdt

percurrents, tantot raccourcis, tantot nuis. Scutellum allonge, tronque en arriere, avec deux fossettes

a sa base, une a chaque angle anterieur et une a chaque cote; disque avec ou sans carene. Segment

median decoupe en angle posterieurement, arme eu avant d’une spinule ou d’une dent arquee, ou

d’une dent comprimee et triangulaire, rarement seulement avec une arete. Ailes tachetees ou entiere-

ment brunes, depourvues de nervure costale, la sous-costale peu eloignee du bord, marginale lineaire,

<leux a quatre fois aussi longue que large, situee au milieu ou peu avant le milieu de Taile; stigmatique

oblique ou continuant la direction de la marginale, aussi large que la marginale, basale et recurrente

a peine indiquees par des vestiges. Pattes avec de longs poils epars, femurs en massue, retrecis subite-

ment avant Textremite, qui est lobee ventralement; tibias posterieurs graduellement epaissis. metatarse

egalant les articles 2 et 3 reunis. Petiole long. deux a six fois aussi long que gros, avec deux aretes

dorsales qui limitent un large sillon et, de chaque cote, avec deux ou trois aretes laterales; abdomen

convexe, faiblement deprime, subarrondi en arriere, rarement un peu comprime en arriere, son bord

anterieur oi'dinairement un peu releve au-dessus du ]ietiole. Corps lisse et brillant. Taille : 3 a 7 mm.

Type du genre ; H. pulcJiripeiuiis, Ashmead.

Oistribution geographique des especes. Propre a rAinericiue Centrale et a TAmerique

du Sud.

1. H. Asiimeadi, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 46 (igio).

2. H . bimaculata, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 47 (1910)

var. inchoata, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 47 (1910).

3. H . bicarinata, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Ent. Er. \ml. 78, p. 328 (1909).

4. H. brevicornis, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. \’ol. 27, p. 4.t (1910).

5. H. cariuigera, Kieffer, .Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. A^ol. 78, p. 33o (1909).

6. H. colnmbiana. Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. \'ol. 27. p. 4.5 ( igio).

7. /7. dentata, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. Vol. 78, p. 827 (1909).

var. antennalis, Kieffer, Ent. Kundsch. Yol. 27, p. 47 (1910).

var. fossulata. Kieffer, ibidem, p. 47 (1910).

var. impressa, nom. nov. [dorsalis, Kieffer). ibidem, p. 48 (1910).

var. major, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 48 (19101.

var. trapezoidalis, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 48 (1910).

var. triangularis, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 48 (1910).

8 H. dorsalis. Kieffer. Ann. .Soc. Ent. Fr. Vol. 78, p. 332 (1909).

9. II. excisa, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 44 (1910).

10. H . fasciatipennis, Cameron, Biol. Centr. Amer. Pt. 65, Hym. Vol. i,

p. 487 ( 18S8).

var. trinidadensis, Kieffer, Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Metz (2), Vol. 12, p. 102 (igoSp

11. 77. inermis, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. Vol. 78. p. 828 (1909).

var. interrupta, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 46 I1910).

12. H. luminata, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 47 (1910).

13. 77. longistila, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 44 (1910).

14. 77. maculipennis, Cameron, Biol. Centr. Amer. Pt. 65, Hym. Vol. i,

p. 488 (1888).

-Car. carinata, Kieffer. Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Metz (2). Vol. 12, p. io3 (igoSj.

Bolivie.

Bolivie, Perou.

Perou .

Perou, Bolivie, Bresil.

Perou.

Bresil.

Colombie.

Bresil.

Perou.

Perou.

Perou.

Ifolivie, Perou.

Bolivie.

Bolivie.

Bresil .

Perou.

Panama.

Ile de la Trinite.

Bresil.

Bolivie, Perou

Bolivie.

Perou.

Panama.

Ile de la Trinite.

i) C’est par erreur qu’Asbmead indiqiie seulement quatre articles.

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15. H. microcera, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 48 (1910).

16. H. obliqua, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Ent. Er. Vol. 78, p. 33 1 (1909).

17. H . percurrens, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 45 (1910).

18. H, proxima, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 46(1910).

19 H, pulchripennis, Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 46, p. 388 (1893).

20. H , rtifipes, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 44 (1910).

21. H. riifosignata, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Ent. Er. Vol. 78, p. 826 (1909).

var. galeata, Kieffer. Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 43 {1910).

var. pernviana, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 48 (1910).

22. H. spinosiceps, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 48 (ipto).

23. H. tinctipennis, Cameron, Biol. Centr. Amer. Pt. 65, Hym. Vol. i.

p. 440 (1888).

24. H. trimaculaia, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Ent. Er. Vol. 78, p. 828 (1909).

25. H. tripartita, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 45 (1910).

26. H. variicornis, Kieffer, ibidem, p 47 (1910).

Bolivie, Perou.

Bresil.

Perou.

Bolivie.

Colombie.

Perou.

Bresil.

Perou.

Perou.

Perou.

Panama.

Bresil.

Bolivie.

Bresil.

27. Genus PLUTOPRIA, Kieffer

Plutopria. Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 49 (1910).

Caracteres. — Male. — Tete subglobuleuse, profondement excavee depuis les antennes jiisqu d la

houche, mandibules assez longues, se couvrant, divisees presque jusqu’au milieu en deux lobes minces

et pointus, yeux velus. Antennes composees de treize articles, inserees plus bas que le milieu desyeux;

scape inerme, troisieme article plus long que le quatrieme, plus de trois fois aussi long que gros,

quatrieme faiblement echancre au milieu, 5- 12 presque deux fois aussi longs que gros, treizieme plus

long que le douzieme; flagellum pubescent. Tempes et prothorax sans feutrage. Thorax allonge.

Pronotum non visible d’en haut; mesonotum transversal, sillons parapsidaux percurrents ; scutellum

assez plan, avec deux fossettes a sa base, une fossette allongee sur chaque cote et deux fossettes plus

petites au bord posterieur; segment median avec une arete mediane. Ailes avec une nervure costale peu

distincte; sous-costale, basale, marginale et partie proximale de la discoidale bien marquees, basale

aussi longue que sa distance de la marginale, celle-ci a peine plus longue que large, stigmatique oblique,

plus longue que la marginale, postmarginale egale a la marginale, mais plus minee, radiale faiblement

marquee, tres longue, quatre fois aussi longue que la basale, presque paralRle au bord, qu’elle n’atteint

pas, mediane peu distincte, recurrente egale a la stigmatique; ailes posterieures sans nervure. Tibias

posterieurs graduellement renfles dans leui tiers distal. Petiole strie, au moins deux fois aussi long que

gros; abdomen spatuliforme, pas distinctement separe du petiole, faiblement deprime, base du grand

tergite avec un court sillon median. Taille : 3 mm.

Distributiori geographique de Tespece :

I. P, luctuosa, Kieffer, Ent. Rundsch. Vol. 27, p. 49 (1910). Bolivie.

28. Genus PSILOPRIA, Kieffer

Psilopria. Kieffer, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 2, p. 29 (1905).

Caracteres. — Tete subglobuleuse, yeux glabres, tempes avec deux carenes longitudinales,

dont Texterne, arquee, aboutit a Tocelle posterieur, occiput subitement retreci et margine, ocelles

eloignes du bord occipital, se touchant presque. Antennes grosses, composees de treize articles dans les

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deux sexes ; troisieme article du male presque triple du deuxieme, decoupe a sa base, un peu plus long

que le quatrieme, 3-7 graduellement raccourcis, 7-12 aussi gros que longs, treizieme allonge; antennes

de la femelle avec uue massue de cinq articles. Tempes et propleures avec feutrage. Pronotum a peine

visible d’en haut. Sillons parapsidaux percurrents, tres divergents en avant, partie anterieure du lobe

median du mesonotum prcjeminente longitudinalement au milieu. Scutellum tronque posterieurement,

avec deux fossettes en avant et une longue f )ssette sur chaque cote. Segment median a carene triangu-

laire. Ailes velues et ciliees. basale arquee, aussi longue que sa distance de la marginale, celle-ci en

forme de stigma cai're, situee au milieu du bord alaiie et se prolongeant obliquement en une stigma-

tique cuneiforme. Petiole cannele, guere plus long que gros chez la femelle, deux fois et demie aussi

long que gros chez le male; abdomen deprime, ellipsoidal chez la femelle, ovoidal chez le male; base du

grand tergite non relevee, sans impression. Taille : 3.5 a 3,7 mm.

Distributiori geographique de 1’espece :

I. P. rufiiarsis, Kieffer, Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova(3), Vml. 2, p. 29 (1905). Nouv.-( niinee britannique.

29. Genus ODONTOPRIA, Kieffer

Odontopria. Kieffer, .Ann. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 2. p. 25 (iqoS).

Spilomicrus (part.). Kieffer. Notes Leyd. i\lus. \'ol. 3o. p. 93 (igo8).

Caracteres. — • Tete poncluee grossi erement, un peu transversale, retrecie et marginee au bord

occipital, ocelle anterieur relie au bord occipital par une arete, une autre arete va de Tocelle anterieur

jusque entre les antennes, une arete longe le bord interne des } eu.x. ces aretes manquent chez crihatus;

c\\&7. cornuta, le front porte une corne; }-eux velus, bouche non proeminente, palpes maxillaires ayant au

moins quatre articles, dont le troisieme est en lobe transversal et triangulaire, les labiaux tres courts,

ayant au moins deu.x articles. .Antennes inserees a une proeminence frontale, composees de treize articles

dans les deux sexes, articles 3-i3 c}'lindriques, allonges et pubescents chez le male, le troisieme et le

quatrieme egaux comme les suivants, non arques ni echancres. antennes de la femelle avec une massue

de cinq articles. Tempes et propleures sans feutrage. Prothorax a peine visible d’en haut, profondement

decoupe en arc posterieurement, subitement retreci, en avant, en un coi strie et aussi long que gros.

Mesonotum presque seinicirculaire, tres conve.xe, traverse par quatre sillons percurrents et profonds, les

deux medians divergents en avant, les lateraux parfois peu distincts. Scutellum allonge, largement

tronque posterieurement, avec deux fossettes en avant et une autre. plus petite, a chaque angle ante-

rieur, une fossette allongee est situee a chaque bord lateral. Segment median graduellement declive et

graduellement retreci, avec trois aretes longitudinales, dont la mediane porte au milieu une lamelle

triangulaire. Ailes velues et ciliees, sous-costale atteignant le bord peu avant le milieu et 3? formant une

marginale guere plus longue que large, prolongee obliquement en une grosse stigmatique guere plus

longue. basale, tantot bien marquee, tantot indiquee par un trait brun ; ailes inferieures sans nervure.

Tibias posterieurs subitement grossis au tiers distal. Petiole cannele, trois a quatre fois aussi long que

gros, abdomen deprime, ellipsoidal, grand tergite releve a sa base. Taille : 3,5 a 4 mm.

Type du genre : O. temporalis, Kieffer.

Distributiori geographique des especes ;

1. O. cornuta, Kieffer. Ann. Alus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 2, p. 26 (iqoS). Oceanie.

2. O. cribrata, Kieffer (Spilo/nicrus), iSotes Pexd. Alus. Vol. 3o, p. 93 (1908). Java.

3. O. nigripes, Kieffer, Perl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5i, p. zSg (1907). Java.

4. O. Aw/ora/Zs, Kieffer, Ann. Alus. .Stor. Nat. Genova (3), Vol. 2, p. 25 (igo5). Sumatra.

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30. Genus BAKERIA, Kieffer

Bakeria. Kieffer, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5o, p. 282 (igo6).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — T61e un peu transversale, faible convexe dessus, plane dessous,

amincie en avant, d’egale largeur en arriere des yeux, bouche sitiiee sur le milieu du dessous de la tete,

clypeus semicirculaire, yeux poilus, trois fois aussi longs que leur distance du bord occipital, ocelles en

triangle, les posterieurs aussi distants des yeux que Tun de rautre. Palpes maxillaires ayant au moins

quatre articles. dont le troisieme est comprime et triangulaiie. Antennes inserees sur la partie anterieure

de la tete, composees de treize articles, scape cylindrique, inerme, troisieme article minee et allonge, les

trois ou quatre suivants globuleux et plus gros, les autres graduellement grossis et transversaux. sauf le

treizieme. Thorax plan : prothorax a epaules ressortant a angle droit, pronotum a peine visible d’en haut;

mesonotum semicirculaire, sillons parapsidaux percurrents et profonds ; scutellum un peu plus court que

le mesonotum, transversal, presque aussi large en arriere qu’en avant, sans fossette, mais avec un frein,

compose de deux lignes transversales, arquees, situees une de chaque cote a la base du scutellum et

se reunissant au bord anterieur ; le bord posterieur du scutellum est separe du metanotum par une ligne

de points. Segment median horizontal, de niveau avec le mesonotum, aussi long que large, margine lateralement

et posterieurement, traverse longitudinalement par un sillon median et profond, bord posterieur decoupe

faiblement enare. Ailes velues et ciliees ; nervure sous-costale atteignant le milieu de Taile, terminee

par un renfiement et n atteignant pas le bord ; sans autre nervure. Tibias posterieurs graduellement et

faiblement grossis depuis la base, femurs fortement grossis. Petiole aussi long que le segment median et

le metanotum reunis, deprime, faiblement retreci aux deux bouts, lisse, brillant, avec un sillon median;

abdomen en ellipse allongee, plan, tiers basal du deuxieme tergite avec trois sillons longitudinaux.

Taille : 3,6 mm.

Distributiori geographique de l’espece :

I. B. complanata, Kieffer, Berl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5o, p. 282 (1906). Nicaragua.

31. Genus MALVINA, Cameron

Maivina. Cameron, Mem. Proc. Manchester Soc. (4), Vol. 2, p. i3 (1889).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — « Corps fortement ponctue. Front largement carene, non ponctue,

occiput margine. Antennes comfosees de treize articles, avec une massue de six articles transyersaux,

deuxieme article antennaire guere plus court que le troisieme, plus long que le quatrieme, Prothorax et

mesothorax non ponctues, faiblement convexes, sillons parapsidaux obliteres, scutellum avec deux

fossettes a sa base, segment median avec une epine, comme chez Oxylabis, et a angles proeminents en

spinule. Ailes raccourcies, atteignant Textremite du petiole, longuement ciliees. Femurs en massue. Petiole

carene, densement velu, aussi long que les hanches posterieures, abdomen non ponctue, tergites 3,

4 et 5 subegaux. Taille : 3,5 mm. «

Distributiori geographique de 1’espece :

I. M. punctata, Cameron, Mem. Proc. Manchester Soc. (4), Vol. 2, p. [3(1889). Nouvelle-Zelande.

32. Genus ERIOPRIA, Kieffer

Psilus. Jurine, Nouv. Meth. Classif. Hym. p. 819 (1807).

Eriopria. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p, 744 (1910).

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Caracteres. — Ftmelle. — Tete presque carree vue d’en haut ou de cote; front retoinbant

pei pendiculairement jusqu’aux antennes; face horizontale depuis les antennes jusqu’a la bouche ; yeux

circulaires, plus courts que leur distance du bord occipital, avec quelques longs poils; ocelles nuls;

mandibules divisecs a Textremite en deux lobes obtus. Palpes maxillaires composes de cinq articles, les

labiaux de trois. Antennes contposees de treize articles, avec une grosse massue de quatre articles. scape

faiblement aminci dans sa parde proximale, egal aux six articles suivants reunis, deuxieme article plus

gros que le troisieme, aussi long que les trois suivants reunis, deux fois aussi long que gros, S-y egale-

ment minces, le troisieme a peine plus long que gros, les quatre suivants un peu transversaux, huitieme

et neuvieme a peine plus gros que le septieme, transveisaux, mas.sue aussi longue que les articles 2-q

reunis, jilus de deux fois aussi grosse que les premiers articles du flagellum, ses trois premiers articles

cylindriques, presque aussi longs que gros, le quatrieme ovoidal. Thorax plus etroit et a peine plus long

que la tete, propleures, metapleures et petiole avec feutrage, le segment median est converi d'un gros feutrage

laineux formant une masse unique, bilobee en arriere, mesonotum plan,sans sillons parapsidaux, scutellum

plan, sans suture visible et sans fossettes distinctes, parfois avec un faible vestige de suture et de fossettes.

Ailes nidles. Hanches subcylindriques, plus grosses que les femurs, dont elles atteignent les deux tiers en

longueur; article basal du trochanter egalant presque la moitie du femur, le terminal transversal ; femurs

gros, retrecis seulement a Textreme base; tibias anterieurs grossis, pas plus longs que le femur, eperon

bilobe et atteignant Textremite du metatarse, les quatre autres tibias presque de moitie plus longs que

le femur, graduellement et faiblement epaissis dans leur moitie apicale. Petiole plus loirg que gros;

abdomen deprime, plus large que la tete, en ellipse courte, grand tergite sans impression a sa base,

atteignant presque Textremite. Taille : 1,2 mm.

Type du genre : E. nigra, Kieffer.

Distributiori geographique des especes ;

1. E. antennata, Jurine, Nouv. Meth. Classif. Hym. p. 3ig (1807). .Suisse.

2. E. nigra, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, .Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 746 (1910). Eorraine, France.

3. E. rnfithorax, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 745 (igio). h' rance.

33. Genus ANTROPRIA, Kieffer

Antropria. Kieffer, in Ern. .-Vndre, Spec. H3’m. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 743 (1910).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — Tete presque carree vue d’en haut ou de cote, plus large que le

thorax, front perpendiculaire jusqu’aux antenrres, 3'eux grands et glabres, ocelles nuis. Antennes composees

de treize articles, avec une massue subite de trois articles, scape c} lindrique, egal aux cinq articles suivants

reunis, deuxieme article obeonique, egalant les deux suivants reunis, mais plus gros qu’eux, au moins

de moitie plus long que gros, 3-io egalement minces, troisieme obeonique, un peu plus long que gros,

4-10 un peu transversaux. ii-i3 trois tois aussi gros que les precedents, onzieme et douzieme cylin-

driques, aussi gros que longs, le treizieme ovoidal. Thorax comprime; propleures, metapleures, cotes

du petiole et de la base du second segment abdominal avec feutrage; mesonotum assez plan, allonge,

sans sillons; scutellum un peu deprime a sa base, sans suture ni fossette; segment median presque

carre, mat, rugueux, avec trois aretes. Ailes remplacees par des moignons peu distincts, filiformes et

n’atteignant pas rextremite du thorax. Tibias posterieurs graduellement grossis depuis leur milieu.

Petiole cylindrique, aussi long que gros; abdomen deprime, beaucoup plus large que la tete, second

tergite atteignant presque Textremite, d’egale largeur depuis sa base, qui porte un petit sillon median ;

extremite de 1’abdomen arrondie, formee par quelques segments peu distincts. Taille : 2,2 mm.

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Distribution geographique de Tespece. — Ce genre comprend une espece cavernicole.

I. A. pedestris, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 70, p. 744 (igio). Autriche.

34. Genus SYMPHYTOPRiA, Kieffer

Symphytopria. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 739 (190).

Caracteres. — ■ Tete subglobuleuse et plus large que le thorax vue d’en haut, trapezoidale ou

presque carree vue de cote, face horizontale depuis les antennes jusqu’a la bouche, qui est situee au

bord posterieur de la tete et non proeminente ; yeux petits, circulaires, beaucoup plus courts que les

joues ou que leur distance des antennes; ocelles nuis; mandibules bilobees a Textremite. Palpes maxil-

laires de cinq articles, les labiaux de trois, dont le deuxieme est transversal. Antennes composees de ireize

articles, avec une massue subite de trois articles, scape crdindrique, quatre fois aussi long que gros, egal

aux quatre ou cinq articles suivants reunis, termine par deux spinnies peu distinctes, deuxieme article

obconique, moins gros que le scape, mais plus gros que le troisieme article, egal aux quatrieme et

cinquieme reunis, articles 3-g egalement minces, le troisieme aussi long ou plus long que gros, 4-9 glo-

buleux, puis transversaux, dixieme transversal, a peine plus gros que les precedents, ii-i3 trois fois

aussi gros que les precedents, onzieme et douzieme aussi gros que longs, tronques aux deux bouts,

treizieme ovoidal. Thorax allonge et comprime; pronotum visible d’en haut, bord posterieur decoupe

en arc; mesonotum presque plan, glabre et brillant, sillons parapsidaux nuls; scutellum nui ou plutot

formant une seule piece avec le mesonotum; seginent median presque aussi large que le mesonotum,

aussi long que large, decoupe au bord posterieur, ses angles peu proeminents. Ailes nulles. Tibias

posterieurs graduellement renfles depuis leur tiers basal. Petiole cjlindrique, aussi long que gros;

abdomen deprime, grand tergite occupant les quatre cinquiemes anterieurs, avec trois petites fossettes

a sa base, extremite de Tabdomen arrondie. Taille ; 1,8 a 2,5 mm.

Type du genre : S. fulva, Kieffer.

Distribution geographique des especes. — Ce genre comprend cinq especes du sud de

TEurope.

1. 5. /acffl/A, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 743 (1910). Italie.

2. S. fulva, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 740 (1910). Sicile.

3. S. fuscipes, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 741 (1910). Sardaigne.

4. 5. nigroclavata, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 741 (1910). Sardaigne.

5. S. trisiilcata, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 742 (1910). Italie.

35. Genus TRITOPRIA, Kieffer

Tritopria. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 748 (igio)

Caracteres. — • Mdle. — Tete subglobuleuse vue d’en haut, yeux glabres et assez grands.

Antennes inserees pres de la base des yeux, composees de treize articles; scape minee et cylindrique,

troisieme article plus long que le deuxieme, quatrieme plus long que le troisieme, echancre dans sa

moitie basale, un peu epaissi dans sa moitie apicale, les suivants un peu plus courts que le quatrieme,

presque deux fois aussi longs que gros, subcylindriques, a pilosite courte. Mesonotum convexe, sillons

parapsidaux percurrents et paralleles; scutellum en coussinet, avec deux fossettes a sa base; segment

median avec une carene triangulaire. Ailes velues et ciliees, nervure sous-costale assez rapprochee du

bord, marginale situee un peu au dela du tiers proximal, ne formant qu’un gros point noir qui s’avance

triangulairement vers le disque alaire; de cette pointe part un vestige de radiale et de recurrente, basale

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moins bien marquee que la sous-costale, aboutissant un peu avant la marginale, cellule mediane

fermee, ailes inferieures sans nervure. Petiole un peu plus long que gros, faiblement velu; abdomen

un peu deprime, grand tergite sans impression a sa base, atteignant presque 1’extremite et ne laissant

apparaitre qu’un court segment terminal. Taille : 2 mm.

Distributiori geographique de Tespece :

I. T. lusitanica, Kieffer. in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 479 Portugal.

(1910). — Pl. 2, Fig. lO.

36. Genus CCELOPRIA, Kieffer

Coelopria. Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Ilym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 747 (igio).

Caracteres. — Male. — Tete transversale, aussi large que le thorax, vue de cote plus haute

que longue; vmux glabres, plus longs que les joues. Avant dernier article des palpes maxillaires beau-

coup plus gros que le precedent, a peine plus gros que le dernier ; dernier article des palpes labiaux

obovoidal. Anienncs de treize articles; scape un peu plus court que les trois articles suivants reunis, a

peine aminci vers le bas, deuxieme article subglobuleux, articles 3 a 12 subegaux, a peine de moitie

plus longs que gros, crdindriques, pubescents, le quatrieme pas distinctement echancre, faiblement

ressortant sur le cote, au-dessus du milieu, treizieme de moitie plus long que le douzieme. Thorax

allonge; pronotum a peine visible d’en haut; mesonotum legerement convexe, a peine plus long que

large, sillons parapsidaux percurrents, divergents en avant. Scutellum avec une grande fossette basale,

divisee par une arete, bord posterieur du scutellum tronque, longe par une ligne ponctuee. Segment

median court, avec une carene proeminente en triangle; bord posterieur profondement decoupe en

angie, cotes proeminents sous forme de grosse dent. Ailes pubescentes, nervure sous-costale eloignee

du bord, mediane et basale bien marquees ; un peu avant le milieu du bord anterieur se voit une mar-

ginale en forme de gros stigma transversal, auquel aboutit la sous-costale sans se rapprocher du bord;

stigmatique tres courte, oblique, peu distincte du stigma ; radius indique par un vestige tres long et

visible seulement par transparence. Tibias posterieurs grossis gradutllement et faiblement a partir de

leur base. Petiole pas plus long que gros, fortement strie; abdomen deprime, a peine convexe, egalement

large dans les trois quarts anterieurs, graduellement aminci et arrondi au quart posterieur. grand tergite

occupant les quatre cinquiemes anterieurs, son bord anterieur est creiise par denx fosseites paralUles, allongees,

profondes et ne laissant entre elles qu’un etroit espace. Taille : 3 mm.

Distribution geographique de Tespece :

I. C. maura, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Fiym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 748 (1910). Nord de r.A.frique.

37. Genus HEXAPRIA, Kieffer

Hexapria. Kieffer, Ann. Mus, Stor. Nat. Cjenova(3), Vol. 2, p. 27(1905).

Caracteres. — - Femelle. — 'Fete subglobuleuse, yeux margines et longuement velus, vertex avec

deux paires de petites vermes en arriere des ocelles. Antennes coniposees de treize articles, avec une massue

de cinq articles, scape subcylindrique, sans spinules a 1’extremite. Tempes, propleures, metathorax et

petiole avec feutrage. Pronotum non visible d’en haut. Sillons parapsidaux paralleles et percurrents,

lobe median du mesonotum plan, les lateraux profondement excaves jusque contre les ecaillettes. Scutellum en trapeze,

muni a sa base de deux fossettes ovalaires et, sur chaque cote, d’une fossette ellipsoidale, bord posterieur

avec deux fossettes plus petites. Segment median avec une epine un peu courbee. Ailes velues, longue-

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HYMENOPTERA

ment ciliees, basale repiesentee par un vestige, marginale grosse, deux a trois fois aussi longue que

large, en forme de stigma et situee au milieu de Taile; stigmatique a peine formee, aussi large queia

marginale, mais plus courte de moitie, discoidale indiquee par une ligne blanche. Tibias posterieurs

renfles subitement au tiers distal. Petiole strie, deux fois aussi long que gros; abdomen un peu deprime,

ovoidal, base du grand tergite releve au-dessus du petiole. Taille : 2 mm.

Distributiori geographique de Tespece ;

I. H. fHSCodavaia,K\ef{e\-,Ax\x\. Mus. Stor. Nat. Genova (3),Vol. 2, p. 27 ( iqoS). Nicaragua.

38. Genus PENTAPRIA, Kieffer

Pentapria, Kieffer, Perl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5o, p. 289 (1906).

Caracteres. — Meile. — Tete, vue d’en haut ou de cote, subquadrangulaire, avec de gros points

epars sur les tempes et une ligne de gros points longeant le milieu du bord interne des yeux, lisse chez

P. conjungens ; yeux velus; palpes maxillaires ayant au moins trois articles, les labiaux au moins deux.

Antennes composees de ireize articles, inserees a une proeminence transversale, situee au-dessus du clypeus,

vis-a-vis du quart basal des yeux et excavee superieurement ; scape cvlindrique, sans spinule a Textre-

mite, quatrieme article echancre dans les deux tiers basaux, plus court que le troisieme, mais plus long

que le cinquieme, les suivants graduellement raccourcis, 9312 pas plus longs que gros, treizieme

ovoidal, tous les articles du flagellum subpetioles et pubescents. Pronotum a peine visible d’en haut.

Mesonotum plan, sillons parapsidaux profonds, percurrents, divergents en avant. Scutelhim tra(>ezotdal ,

avec trois fossett es circulaires d sa hase, dont la mediane touche le bord anterieur, les deux externes un peu

distantes du bord et situees vis-a-vis des sillons parapsidaux, une autre fossette circulaire se trouve

derriere le milieu de chaque cote du scutellum. bord posterieur precede d’une ligne ponctuee. Segment

median horizontal, grossier ement areole, avec ou sans lamelle triangulaire, decoupe en arc. Ailes avec une

nervure basale, une sous-costale, une petite marginale qui, chez le t3pe, est egalernent distante du

milieu et du tiers proximal de Taile, situee au milieu chez Tautre espece, avec une stigmatique oblique,

carree et tres petite, radiale indiquee par un vestige long et n’atteignant pas le bord, recurrente faible-

ment oblique et peu marquee; ailes inferienres avec une mediane et une basale visibles seulement par transpa-

rence. Tibias ])osterieurs tres faiblement et graduellement grossis. Petiole strie grossierement, deux a

trois fois aussi long que gros, glabre, atteignant le tiers de Tabdomen, qui est peu convexe, ellipsoidal,

tiers basal du deiixieme tergite parcouru par trois sillons longitndinaux. Taille : 3 mm.

Type du genre ; P . punctaticeps, Kieffer.

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. P. conjungens, Kiefter, Bull. Soc. flist. Nat. Metz (zl.Vol. 12, p. io5 ( iqoS). Nicaragua.

2. P. punctaticeps, Kieffer, Perl. Ent. Zeitschr. Vol. 5o, p. 289(1906). Nicaragua.

39. Genus BOTHRIOPRIA, Kieffer

Bothriopria. Kieffer, Ann. ,Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 29, p. 134 (1905).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — Tete presque globuleuse, tronquee posterieurement, vertex fortement

convexe, face et front faiblement convexes, yeux glabres, ocelles en triangle, les posterieurs deux fois

plus pres Tun de 1’autre que des yeux. Antennes composees de treize articles, inserees a une proeminence un

peu plus haut que le milieu des yeux, articles du flagellum graduellement raccourcis et grossis, avec

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une pubescence dense et appliquee et une pilosite eparse et assez longue. Pronotum retreci en avant

S0US forme de coi cylindrique qui est cannele lateralement et aussi long que gros. Mesonotum faiblement

convexe, sillons parapsidaux sous forme de fossettes allongees, profondes, plus courtes et de moitie

aussi larges que les fossettes du scutellum, cotes du mesonotum avec un sillon plus long, mais moins

distinet. Scutellum trapezoidal, muni a sa base de deux fossettes allongees, depassant la moitie du

scutellum. profondes et entourees d’une depression circulaire peu distincte, cotes du scutellum avec une

fossette allongee, mais moins large. Segment median en pente douce, traverse par une carene mediane

tres elevee et deux aretes paralleles. Ailes velues et tres brievement ciliees, jaunes et a peine transpa-

rentes, sous-costale grosse, rapprochee du bord, qu’elle atteint vers le milieu de l'aile, a son extremite

se trouve une grosse stigmatique perpendiculaire et un peu plus longue que large, emettant en avant un

vestige de radius et en arriere une trace de recurrente, mediane et basale peu distinctes ; ailes inferieures

sans nervure. Troclianters egalant presque la moitie du femur. Petiole deux fois aussi long que gros,

cylindrique; abdomen deprime, un peu aminci aux deux bouts. Taille : 6 mm.

Distributiori geographique de Tespece :

I. B. Saussurei. Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles. Vol. 29, p. i35 (igoS). .Madagascar.

40. Genus PLEUROPRIA, Kieffer

Pleuropria. Kieffer. .\nn. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles. Vol. 29, p. i36 (ipoS).

Caracteres. — Femelle. — Tete subglobuleuse vue d’en haut, trigonale vue de cote, tenipes avec

quelques grosses rides eniremeUes de points, vertex avec quelques aretes arquees. occiput subitement retreci

en un coi annuliforme, yeux velus, ocelles posterieurs plus rapproches des yeux que Tun de l’autre, et

trois fois plus que du bord occipital. Antennes composees de treize ariicles, scape subcylindrique, avec une

massLie non abrupte composee de six articles. Pronotum peu visible d’en haut, decoupe en angle

posterieurement, mesonotum convexe, paveouru par sepi cotes longitudinales, dont une sur chaque cote des

sillons parapsidaux, une mediane entre les deu.x sillons parapsidaux allant du bord anterieur jusqu’au

dela du milieu du mesonotum, une externe, de chaque cote, avant Tangle posterieur ; sillons parapsidaux

percurrents et tres divergents. .Scutellum plan, tronque en arriere, depassant un peu la moitie du meso-

notum, mum a sa base de deux fossettes obliques depassant le milieu du disque, sur chaque cote d’une

fossette ovalaire et oblique, et sur le bord posterieur de deux fossettes tres petites. Segment median avec

une lamelle triangulaire. Ailes velues et ciliees, sous-costale atteignant le bord vers le milieu et y formant

une marginale dirigee obliquement vers le disque et emettant un trait brun vers la basale, qui est bien

marquee ; ailes posterieures sans nervure. Femurs subitement renfles dans leur moitie distale. Petiole

quatre fois aussi long que gros, avec de grosses aretes; abdomen a peine deprime, faiblement aminci

aux deux bouts. Taille : 4 mm.

□ istribution geographique de 1’espece :

I. P. maculipennis, Kieffer, Ann. .Soc. .Scientif. Bruxelles. Vol. 29, p. i37 (1905). Birmanie.

4i. Genus MONELATA, Forster

Diapria (p-ut ) Mees, Hym. Ichneum. Affin. Monogr. Vol. 2, p. 33o(t834).

Psilus (part.). Walker, Ent. Mag. Vol. 2, p. 117(1834).

Monelata. F6i'ster, flym. Stud. Vol. 2, p. i23, 127 (i856).

Corynopria. Haliday. Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. 4, Proc. p. 166 (1857).

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HYMENOPTERA

Caracteres. — Tete subglobuleuse, front oblique depuis le vertex jusqu'aux antennes, yeux

glabres, mandibules sublineaires, divisees en deux lobes triangulaires. Palpes maxillaires composes de

cinq articles, les labiaux de trois, dont le deuxieme est tres court. Antennes de trcize articles dans les deux

sexes, treizieine article de la femelle tres gros et tres long, formant a lui seirl une grosse massue, onzieme

et douzieme un peu plus gros que les precedents, 3-io egalement minces; antennes du male filiformes,

troisieme et quatrieme articles d’egale longueur, le quatrieme echancre, les suivants un peu plus courts.

Teinpes, propleures, petiole et base du grand sternite avec feutrage. Pronotum a peine visible d’en

haut Mesonotum plus long que large, sillons parapsidaux nuis. Scutellum ayant le tiers de la largeur

du mesonotum, sairs fossette ni sillon a sa base et non separe du mesonotum par une suture. Ailes

pubescentes, longuement ciliees, sous-costale formant le bord, formant un petit stigma obconique a

Torigine du second tiers alaire ; des lignes brunatres indiquent parfois une mediane, une basale qui

aboutit a 1'extremite distale du stigma et une anale oblique. Tibias posterieurs subitement grossis au tiers

distal. Petiole guere plus long que gros; abdomen deprime, sans sillon basal. Taille : 0,7 a 1,8 mm.

Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. M. cincta. Halida}', Nat. Hist. Rev. Vol. .4, Proc. p. 170 (iSSy).

2. M.fucicola, Walker, Ent. Mag. Vol. 2, p. 117 (1834).

3. M. hirticollis, Ashmead, The Canad. Entom. Vol. 20, p. 64 (1888).

4. M. lininophila. Kietfer, Wiss. Ergebn. d. Deutsch. Zentr.-Afrika Exped.

Vol. 3, Lief. 2, p. 10 (1910).

5. M. niellicoUis, Ashmead, The Canad. Entom. Vol. 19, p. 197 (1(887). —

Pl. 2, Fig. I 4.

6. M. parvula, Nees, !l3'm. Ichneum. Affin. iMonogr. Vol. 2, p. 324(1834).

7. M. petiolavis, Nees, ibidem, p, 33o (1834).

8. M. pleuralis, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym.Eur.Vol. 10, p. 735 (igio).

9. M . rufipes, Kieffer, Ann. .Soc. .Scientif. Bruxelles. \^ol. 33, p. 382 (1909).

— Pl. 2, Fig. I I .

Suede, Angleterre.

Angleterre.

Canada.

Afrique equatoriale.

Floride.

Allemagne, Suede.

Allemagne.

Hongrie.

France, Plongrie.

42. Genus ANEURHYNCHUS, Westwood

Aneurhynchus. Westwood, Philos. Mag. (3), Vcd. i, p. 128 (i832).

Caracteres. — Tete vue d’en haut un peu transversale, vue de cote plus haute que longue, yeux

glabres, grands, mais pas plus longs que les joues, ocelles en triangle, front perpendi culaire depuis les

ocelles jusqVaux antennes, joues striees et avec un sillon, mandibules courtes. bilobees a Textremite.

Palpes maxillaires de cinq articles, les labiaux de trois. Antennes de quatorze articles chez le male, de douze

cliez la femelle; scape cylindrique, troisieme article du male plus long que le deuxieme, quatrieme

article ordinairement plus gros, flagellum long et filiforme; chez nodicornis, le flagellum est moniliforme

et le quatrieme article antennaire est en forme de lobe transversal; flagellum de la femelle avec une

massue ou graduellement grossi vers 1’exiremite. Thorax allonge, pronotum bien visible d’en haut, sillons

parapsidau.x percurreitts, scutellum faiblement convexe, avec une ou deux fossettes a sa base, segment

median avec une arete mediane, tronque ou decoupe en arc posterieurement. Ailes anterieures avec une

sous-costale atteignant environ le milieu, cessant brusquement sans atteindre le bord et formant un leger

renflement, qui emet une stigmatique oblique, egalement grossie a son extremite, radius sMrretant un

peu avant le bord, basale, mediane et discoidale ordinairement bien marquees, ailes inferieures sans

cellule. Femurs en massue. Petiole strie, abdomen un peu deprime, grand tergite muni a sa base

de trois fossettes allongees.

Type du genre : A. galesiformis, Westwood.

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Distributiori geographique des especes :

1. A.filicornis, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 83o

(1911)-

2. A, floridaniis, Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 45, p. 406 (iSpS).

— Pl. I , Fig. I I .

3. A. galesiformis , Westwood, Philos. Mag. (3), Vol. i, p. 129 (i832).

4. A. gallinis, Kieffer. in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 83o

(1911).

5. A. isotomiis, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 829 (1911).

6. A. longicornis, Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. Akad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 376

(i858).

7. A. macrocerus, Kieffer, in Ern. .Andre, Spec. H^un. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 823

(19111-

8. A. macrotomm, Vollenhoven, Pinacogr. Pt. i, p. 8, pl. 5, f. 3 (1874).

9. A. mellipes, Ashmead, The Canad. Entom. Vol. 20, p. 52 (1888).

10. A. micropterus, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 819

(1911).

11. A. nodicoj'nis, Marshall, Ent. M. Mag. Vol. 3, p. 220 (1867). — Pl. 2,

Fig. 7.

12. A. obliquus, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. H3‘m.Eur. Vol. 10. p. 828(1911).

13. A. oviveutris, Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. V^et. Akad. Forh. Vol. r5, p. 877

(i858).

14. A. pentatomus, Thomson, ibidem, p. 876 (i858).

var. laliventris, Kietfer, in Ern. .Vndre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 822 iigii).

15. A. phorivova, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 822 (1911).

16. A. Thomson, Oefv. Svensk. Vet. Akad. Forh. Vol. i5, p. 876

(i858).

17. A. sulcatus, Kieffer, in Ern. Andre, Spec. Hym. Eur. Vol. 10, p. 827

(igii)-

18. A. tetratomus, Kieffer, ibidem, p. S20 (rgii).

vay . femoralis, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 824 (igii).

19. A. trivialis, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 83 1 (igii).

var. alpestris, Kieffer, ibidem, p. 83i (igii).

20. A. unifoveatus, Kieffer, Ann. Soc. Scientif. Bruxelles, Vol. 82. p. 41

(1908).

21. A. virginicus, .Ashmead, Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. Vol. 48, p. 408 (1898).

France, Italie.

Floride.

Suede, Angleterre, France,

France. [Autriche.

Suede, France, Autriche,

SuMe. [Italie.

France.

Hollande.

Canada.

Sardaigne.

Angleterre, France, Au-

triche, Sicile.

Ecosse.

SuMe, Ecosse.

Suede, Angleterre.

Suede, France, Italie.

France.

Suede, Ecosse.

Algerie.

France, xAutriche.

France.

Lorraine.

Suisse.

Pensrdvanie.

Virginie.

43. Genus LABOLIPS, Haliday

Labolips. Halidayp Nat. Hist. Rev. \'ol. 4, Proc. p. 178 (1857).