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92 local species. Found amongst stunted grass on Mount Cabourne, near Lewes, and on Ranscombe Brow.—U. Also between East Blatclnngton and Seaford. A colony existed for some years at Cowfold, probably introduced with chalk, as it is now extinct. With this exception, not seen off the chalk.—B. Mr. Gwyn Jeffreys gives the habitat as "on grass and herbage in the hollows of the Downs on the Kentish and Sussex coasts."

Helix rufescens. The Rufescent Snail.—Very abundant on the chalk and sand; less so on the clay.—B. In the vicinity of Lewes observed to be plentiful in nettles, and after the summer rains on the various species of Rubi.—U. About Chichester it is common in gardens and hedgerows (J), and is equally plentiful around Eastbourne and Brighton (G and M).

Helix concinna. The Neat Snail.—On nettles in an old chalk quarry at Offham, near Lewes. Also at Bignor.—U. Mr. Borrer regards this as a variety of the next species.

Helix hispida. The Bristly Snail.—Generally distributed, and common under chalk-stones.

Helix sericea. The Silky Snail.—Specimens of a Helix, believed to be of this species, found occasionally at Cowfold and Henfield, under stones and pieces of board.

Helix fusca. The Dusky Snail.—Noticed as rare in the vicinity of Brighton.—M. Two specimeas found in Warrinson Wood, near Lewes.—U. Mr. Gwyn Jeffreys gives the habitat as "Woods, on young trees, and among nettles and dog-mercury."

Helix virgata. The Zoned Snail.—Abundant on the chalk on the whole line of the South Downs, and noticed also in several places on the railway banks, whither it was probably brought with chalk. A black variety with reddish brown bands has been met with, and another transparent milk-white with cream-coloured bands.—B. The species is common along the coast by Newhaven and Seaford, clustering thickly on the stems of marine plants. The markings vary considerably in individuals, and the sea-side specimens are much finer than those found inland.—U. On thistles, nettles and herbage on the sheep-walks on East and West Harting Downs, Hemner and Torburv.— W and H. A variety met with on the Downs near Chichester, and in Kingly Vale has "a dull creamycoloured shell, with the purple lip distinct."— J.

Helix caperata. The Wrinkled Snail.—Differs from virgata in its much smaller size, depressed spire, and larger umbilicus, and