  We report the first identification of the Eu III lambda 6666.317 line in
optical spectra of CP stars. This line is clearly present in the spectra of HR
4816, 73 Dra, HR 7575, and beta CrB, while it is marginally present or absent
in spectra of the roAp stars alpha Cir, gamma Equ, BI Mic, 33 Lib, and HD
24712.
