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26 This species may be known readily by its short and transverse prothorax, virtually as wide as the elytra and by the antennal structure, the second and third joints being shorter than in any of the preceding. It is very abundant in individuals like nearly all of this group.

Distinguishable by its small size, rather flat surface, pale coloration, short antennæ with strongly transverse joints and by the male sexual characters.

Closely allied to elota but larger, stouter, with slightly less abbreviated antennæ, more prominent tempora and differently de-