Chrysopheon, new genus.

General shrape and appearance of an Epeolus; labrum very long, rounded transversely, labial palpi 4-jointed, first joint longest, third and fourth subequal; maxillary palpi 2-jointed, second joint longest and tapering, maxillæ long, sickle-shaped and convoluted; scutellum with two short slightly-incurved spines, postscutellum produced medially into a short, sharp, upturned tooth; marginal cell rourded, not attaining the costa, second sub-marginal cell longer than first, narrowed above; receiving both recurrent nervures, claws bifid, inner tooth shortest, no pulvilli; abdomen convex, densely pubescent and banded, last segment of female bare, narrowed slightly and emarginate a very little at tip.