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Show 1874.] MR. E. C. REED ON CHILIAN COLEOPTERA. 51 The remaining region, viz. the west coast of South America south of Chonos, appears to furnish but few species; but these are of the highest interest. Amongst the genera I may mention Migadops, Brachyccelus, and Antarctonomus. Owing to the number of exploring expeditions that have visited Magellan, each obtaining a few species and describing them as new, I fear that some names that figure in the list are only synonyms. I have, however, reduced them as much as possible. In conclusion I would call attention to the absence of tropical and subtropical forms from Chili. Crossing the Andes from Santiago to Mendoza, say one hundred miles mean distance, one finds the fauna entirely different, Brazilian forms, especially of Copridse, occurring commonly there ; but these cannot pass the lofty Andes, with the exception of some half dozen species that inhabit the higher regions and are found on both sides, and the Chilian fauna has more resemblance to the Australian than to that of any other part of South America. This has already been pointed out by various observers, especially Lacordaire, while Dr. Gunther mentions two species of fish, viz. Mordacia mordax and Geotria chilensis, as occurring in both countries. My best thanks are due to Mr. H. W . Bates for the kind assistance he has given in determining my species; and any merit that this paper may contain is chiefly due to him. ClCINDELID^E. Subfamily MANTICORINJE. AGRIUS FALLACIOSUS. Agrius fallaciosus, Chevrolat, Ann. Soc. Ent. Fr. 1854, p. 666, pi. 19, fig. 1. Picnochile magellanicus, Motsch. Etud. Entom. 1856, p. 33, pi. 1. fig. 11. Polyagrus schythei, Philippi, Ann. Univ. Chile, 1862, xxi. p. 408. Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan. Subfamily CICINDELIN^E. CICINDELA PERUVIANA. Cicindela peruviana, Lap. Etud. Entom. p. 35, et Sol. in Gay, Hist. Chile, Zool. iv. p. 115. Occurs, but not commonly, on the southern border of the desert of Atacama; I believe this species has never been taken in Peru, despite its name. CICINDELA CHILIENSIS. Cicindela chiliensis, Aud. et Brulle, Arch, du Mus. i. p. 133, t. 9. f. 1. Cicindela chilensis, Sol. I.e. p. 117. Not uncommon on the banks of the Mapocho, near Santiago. 4* |