“This specimen was given me by Lieut. Sulivan, who obtained it amongst
the islets on the Eastern side of Chiloe. It is not, I believe, common,
nor do the humid and impervious forests of that island appear a
congenial habitation for members of this family. It must, however, be
observed, that even in Tierra del Fuego, where the climate is still less
hospitable, and where the number of insects is surprisingly small, I saw
one of these animals on the wing.” D.