In collections of American beetles, we find, at present, only one recognized species of Xylita, namely laevigata, which occurs both in Europe and America. Mr. H. C. Fall recently called to my attention the fact that the specimens so named were not all alike. Upon examination it is found that in many cases two species have been grouped under this head, the true Xylita laevigata Hellenius and another which apparently is identical with the European Xylita livida Sahlbg. An examination and comparison of our form with specimens from abroad show no differences. A series of thirty-four beetles received from Mr. Ralph Hopping all proved to be Xylita livida.