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The scuto-episcutal sutures are very distinct, as are also the sterno-episternal. The scuta generally are quite smooth. The body of each of the specimens is subcylindrical. I was at first disposed to consider these as the males of the following species, but it seems most probable that they are distinct. The principal differences are found, first, in the size of the cephalic segment and length of antennæ; second, in the punctations of the head; and finally, in the number of segments and robustness of body. Length, 2 inches.

Hab. Illinois, R. Kennicott; Texas, E. B. Andrews.—Smithsonian Collection.

The cephalic segment has the sides moderately arched, with the anterior angles very strongly rounded. The dorsal median line is entirely wanting on the anterior portion of the body. The feet generally are without any hairs, but there are a few on some of them. There are two specimens in the Museum of the Academy, collected in Georgia by Dr. J. L. Le Conte.