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New Price Lists may be had on application to E. T. CRESSON, Treasurer, P.O Box 248, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When Writing Please Mention “ Entomological News,” Entomological News AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION OF THE Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. VOLUME XIII, 1902. EDITOR HENRY SKINNER, M.D. PHILIP P. CALVERT, Ph.D., Associate Editor. ADVISORY COMMITTEE : EZRA T. CRESSON CHARLES A, BLAKE CHARLES PHILIP LAURENT WILLIAM J, FOX CHARLES W HENRY L, VIERECK J. A. G. PHILADELPHIA : ENTOMOLOGICAL ROOMS OF THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, LOGAN SQUARE: 1902. LIEBECK . JOHNSON REHN o4 74 \ , by F \ 2 Ly } pada Oe 4 j : y Pf c | ! ik 59-55 N. 71H ST., PHILADELPHIA or "yy = Fe 7) x > ] INDEX TO VOLUME XIll. *Denotes new species, genus or variety. GENERAL SUBJECTS. Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila., Entom. Section, 26, 62, 96, 168, 232, 332. Adirondacks, Insects of . . . . 247 American Entom. Society 62, 128, 196, 230, 331. rare OE Mie ee ae «As 17 Blackberry crown borer in New BEAMIBO GS ese. Sakae, ss 100 Brooklyn Entom. Society. . . 28 California Entom. Club 31, 199, 265, 333: California faunal areas 32, 173, 199 Chicago Entom. Society 124, 167, 198, 234, 297, 329. . Collecting done in 1902,222, 264, 291 Courses in Entomology . . 136, 160 Economic Entomology 122, 193, 223 Edible insects. . :.. «). » .- 196 Editorials 17, 54, 88, 116, 157, 189, 215, 259, 292, 322. Entomological Literature 18, 55, 91, 118, 122, 158, 161, 190, 214, 216, 260, 294, 323. Feldman Collecting Social 24, 61, 94, 127, 167, 198, 231, 265, 266, 298, 328. Flour moth in Indiana . . . . 159 Greenhouse Coccide...-.. 152 Harris Club 27, 28, 61, 125, 197, 233, 330, 331. Insect enemies. ..:.... 277 Ae ee 189 Larva vicenymph ...... 253 Letters of Thomas Say .. . 9, 38 Letters to the Editor . 16, 116, 121 Lime-sulphur-salt wash as an insecticid@; } auc Waa 223 Lost knowledge... ... 98, 243 Mimeticforms...... 124, 332 Mt. Washington, Alpine Insects Of 3) 5 eee a eee 4, 319 Myrmecophiles . . . . 25, 41, 184 New Mexico, Collecting-routes fey 3 eh a eee ce aes 59 New York Entom. Society . . 159 Nomenclature. ...... 88, 96 Obituary : Bassett, FoF ae 203 Gresson, G.-Gai 0-4 64 de Nicéville, L. . . . . 63 ete Oe es ee Doherty, W....-:- - 63 Kriechbaumer, J... . . 266 Strecker, F.H. H.... 1 reset, BR. Fates cis s 298* Obituary of an entomologist Co) ees ora 297, 326 Pacific Coast Ent. Soc... . . 334 Pacific Northwest Economic Entomologists .....-.- 159 Pests and grease .... - 50, 244 Photographs of entomologists in album of Am. Ent Soc.. . 45 MASONS 250 Gr co cae te ae f= 263, 297 Poisoning specimens... . . 59 Prize for collection. .... - 160 Protective coloring. ....-- 124 Red bug, To Allay irritation of 332 Say, Thomas, Collection of . . 11 Baeiters Obs oS. ws 9, 38 Schools, Collections of insects ees Shoe peop gee <<. Saeed 293 Secondary sexual characters . 27 State Entomologists .... .- 121 Station fiir Pflanzenschutz, Ham- RE a ee RS Be 122 Statistical methods in classifi- a 128 Termitophiles .......--: 187 Tibet, Getting into. .... .- 117 Venation, Method for studying 276 ii INDEX. Vernacular names of insects, Odonteus filicornis...... 140 Compound .<%. .°. See SOR LAIMA ee... 95 Western Pennsylvania, Entom. Pennsylvania, C. of 23, 61, 231, 266 ~~ Society of . 2. ou 126, 329 | Phaneuscarnifexr....... ' 328 When Dyar’s list comes out Physonota unipunctata.. . . . 168 (poem)... .-: eee 263 | Pimatodesater. ....... 298 © Platynus extensicollis.. . . . 146 ARACHNIDA. Polypleurus perforatus .... 61 Daddy-long-legs from Maine. . 308 | Pfeyostichus vinctus .... . 140 COLEOPTERA. Saperdaconcolor....... 125 : : cretalg.. . . ea 266 ACANEHOCERUS 58 15 Sey SS 235 hora oS) a 33 Acma@odera mariposa .. . . 202 latvssc! ie ee ee Be Adirondacks, C. of... .. . 249 | Scolytid larval galleries. . . . 31 Adranes lecontei. ...... 198 Termitogaster texana*.. . . 187 Andromorphous female, partial 140 Thymalus fulgidus... ... 265 Ant guests TREE Co teaoe ee ve 184 Trechus chalybeus ...... 241 Batrisus tone... - + +++. 196-0 Figah Ccof <3 0 6 we 114, 147 Californias (ls OE 5 lates Wa 199 | Wyoming, C. of ..... 114, 147 Casey’s revision of Coccinellidz 205 Chrysomela scalaris. ..... 83 DIPTERA. Cicindela spp. . . 83, 128, 167, 198 | Acroceride..........,. 178 Coccinellidz, Casey’s revision Apocephalus pergandéi. . . . 25 ie atin, (0 4. Pie OF ee 205 | ‘Ants’ nest, Di ig 25 Cychrus andrewsii. ..... 140 | Callicerajohnsoni...... 328 CeCAPBS SDD. oe as SER 95, 167 | Ceratopogon varicolor*... . 84 PPOTODTOLCRUS 5552 6 Ge. ose cc 235 | Chirosia capito’.’. ... 3s 328 SIBIRES SDD: 65.5 15. Monee s 231 | Corethra brakeleyi*...... 85 Dichelonycha albifrons . . . . 266 | Criorhina verbosa....... 230 Ecitoxenia brevipes*. .... 185 | Culex canadensis, Early stages FACAULA BPD E030 Oo 25 Os! ann et eae ee 267 Europs pallipeunis. ..... 61 | Culex larva, Breathing tubes of 60 Eurymycter fasciata. .... 83 | Dasyllis affinis....... 61, 77 Floridas C. 08 66a ep ane 80% 168 POSHCANBS ss 265 SO OP mee ee ue 3, 61, 95 | Lmpis humilis. 2. 2... 332 Hydrobius tessellatus. . . . . 23 | Lepidophora egeriiformis.. . 332 Lagochirus araneiformis . . 25,95 | Limnophoraarcuata,..... 328 Lebasiella pallipes ...... 61 | Microdon\arve........ 232 Labia pulchella vicis sve. i 266 | Mosquitoes . . 60, 198, 267, 299 Longicorns,Eggsof..... 25 | Mt. Washington, D. of . . . 7, 319 Melanophilanotalus ..... 266 | Myd@a pruinosa. ...... 328 Mt. Washington, C. of . . . 6, 319 | New Jersey, D. of, 61, 168, 265, 299, Neoclylus erythrocephalus.. . 198 New Jersey, C. of 25, 31, 61, 168, 196, 198, 231, 265, 266, 298, 328. Nyctobates pennsylvanicus . . 141 328, 332. Opsebius agelene®. . . . . » 180 Phorocera lucani@. . «+ « +332 Pseudotephritis nom, nov... » 144 EEE Oa aa ze. om ; i. if . INDEX. ili Rhagoletis suavis....... 242 Siphosturmia rostrata... . . 332 Sphyracephala brevicornis 26, 160, 233. Stegomyia fasciata .. . . 198, 231 TICIOLEPRALA® 6. he ces 144 Tachytrechus binotatus. . . . 168 LERVAUS AVAPRO Se 0s 85 Tephronota canadensis*.. . . 144 TRREEDE nk ss 143 Xylophagus persequus . . . .197 HEMIPTERA, Anasa'armigera. ..+. .. 26 Ant-nest-coccids.. .. 2... 4! PEF OE HEED ins ae 23 Aspidiotus heder@.... . 43, 89 SHCCHAME Ge 2h Asterodiaspis quercicola . .. 27 Chrysomphalus agavis .. . . 15 Cicada septendecim, 230, 232, 265, 327. Naan. Pa ae 41, 152 Progress in description Poe eee 255 PIASMS FOSS 6 ow. 0 SR Oe Greenhouse coccide .... . 152 Mt. Washington, H. of . . . 8, 321 Mytilaspisbeckii. ...... 17 ewer Ofe fy Ol. sss 23 Phenacoccus simplex* .... 42 Pseudolecanium distichum* . . 134 Ripersia cockerell@* ..... 42 jimbriatula*. . ... 41 Wood’s Holl, Mass., Heterop- SS 12 HYMENOPTERA. PPOUOMERNS 2 275, 318 FE ey On ee 331 Andrena fulvipennis. .... 237 SNEEBY OES, 6 GRO) os. 328 SOLACE ee Rs), 238 Ant-nest-Diptera. ...... 25 COCCIOS 455, eats Sees Ants, strength of... . 2). i. 89 Anthidium pondreum* . . . . 169 Bombus titust®*. . 1... 1 ee California, Xenoglossa in. . . 103 Camponotus ferrugineus.. . . 25 Ceratosoma fasciata.. ... . 328 Ceropales: | se... :yiaawes bod 275, 318 quaintancet®* . . . . 275 Chalybion ceruleum ..... go . Cidaphurus cressonit. . .. . 328 Cn b Ee Ghigl ie OB eas anne 125 Colleles COUCIS! ee oes 304 Crabro trifasciatus. . ... . 168 Cratichneumon artemis* . . . 87 Cratichneumon pedalis pallidi- pent So RE ee eee 87 Cratichneumon pedalis vari- FAST oS TOPE AG egies eee 87 Dianthidium balli*. ..... 172 Dunning collection . . . . 86, 128 Dyseidopus vancouverensis* . . 307 Epeolus autumnalis® .... . 81 Soa ea ae go Labena grallator. . . «. . «328 Lithurgopsisn. sp... . . 138, 182 BD DS occu: sige aD Mt. Washington, H. of. . . 5, 320 Mutilla montivaga...... 95 Nomada simplex* ...... 80 New Jersey, H. of, 71, 95, 198, 266, 328, 332. Odynerus sulphureus. ... . go Osmiacordata® oo: 5 eG 79 . MOF PES Ss we 79 on OE a 79 Phyllocus integer... .... 125 Plenoculus atlanticus* . ... 74 PORT fin a 73 POUSLES CAVHTSE® oes 6 ee 273 MIOF. Se... ae 273 Polybia nigripennis..... . 273 Pompilus ferrugineus.. .. . 90 Protanthidium cockerelli*. . .170 Spilochalcis delira...... 95 Triepeolus minimus*.... . 81 Vespacarolina...... 198, 266 Xenoglossaangelica*. .... 103 Xylocopa varipuncta.. ... . 318 iv INDEX. LEPIDOPTERA, Aberrations .2. . . =: ~. 29, 103 Mehas inse oo) i MS 230 Aellopos fadus titan... ... 326° Amarynthis muscolor.. . . . 235 Anartiajatrophe...° °° .. 27 Anatole modesta*....... 176 Anosia berenice ....... 125 Apodemia ochracea* ..... 176 PP CYRNIS eS pS 27 Band's i EDS 30 Beotis bifasciata*.. . .... 177 Basilarchia arthechippus . . . 33% Bembecia marginata. .... 100 Blackberry crown borer in Ari- BODE 5 tae. ees bere) Bolivia, L. from . . . 104, 293, 317 Bombycidz of New Hampshire 284 California, L. of .. . . 15, 200, 334 Callimorpha spp... ..... 31 COCRIA BOD, og a Ss 30 Cheap tropical LL... . . . 238, 316 Chionobas katahdin. . . . 28, 328 Cobalopsis duspecca* ... . . 105 Cocoons, loose and tight . . . 232 Codling moth, Broods of . . . 193 Colias philodice ..... 103, 168 Cosmosatyrusnilesi® .. . . . 105 Deltoids new to Mass. . . . . 208 Dichelia sulfureus......, 168 Dynaminealbidula. ..... 235 Liphestiakuhniella...... 159 Eriocramid\arva,A...... 129 Euchloe sara reakirti, egg. . . 158 Euhagenia nebraska... .., 303 Eumausdebora......., 35 Baryoia hari... wi Pl, xii a” teen nero areas 75 Graplolitha caryana ..... 233 Halisidolaspp......... 2% Haploa lecontei.. . ...., 197 Hleliconius spadacarius .. . P\, vii Flemaris difinis ...... , 82 EN ek ws 82 Hemerophila unilaria , . 230 Hermaphrodite L..... . 28, 78 Hesperidz new to U. S. 7 ee Flymenitis andreas... ... 235 Pine Ta ors SO SS eas 234 Lantern trapping. ...... 207 LEuCAnia spp. 2.23 ie eh 127 Limenitis floridensis .. . . . 125 Lytena:chiorina®.. See 15 NEUF OME Fg Oey at 15 pseudargiolus .... 78 rubervothet os: 104 SONOV ERRSES i FES ese Massachusetts, L. of . 208, 330, 331 Megathymus ursus* Melanie: Leoni Saas 103, 168 Melitea dametas* ...... 304 gabbi, chrysalis.. . . 158 mubigena....... 24 PREM BEE 104 SORT 104 Mt. Washington, L. of . . . 5, 319 Myscelia skinneri.. ....., 321 Necyria gerhardi* ...... 177 New Hampshire, L. of, 284, 326, 339, 331. New Jersey, L. of . 005. , 265 New Mexico, L. of. ..... 24 OCREVIAMISDEL . i a 28 Orneodes hexadactyla .. . 89, 156 Palinda merricki*® ...... 172 Pamphilahianna......., 265 DICTECRE™ 6 EF aes 213 PUptHis GSEOPHAS: «ios Pee 104 cochabamba. .... Pl. v cresphontes.. . . . 27, 331 DRILEMOP ian ee 29, 326 polyxenes curvifascia® 183 tahmourath® ..... 291 Parnassius charitonius . . . . 259 Pennsylvania, L. of. ..... 230 Philampelus vilis. . . 1... , 331 Pieris protodice.. ...... 331 Pseudohazis eglanterina.. . . 334 Psychophora fasciata® t41, 191, 192 Samia cynthia, cocoon . . . . 132 ight) ts, INDEX. v Schizura concinna...... 293 Sphinx sequoi@....... - . 334 ae eae 234 Syrichthus nigella* ...... 107 Theclainfrequens ...... 235 Teyreus a000tt. «es 196 Vanessa milberlit ...... 330 NEUROPTERA. Agrion resolutum ...... 145 Mvirona, WN..08 6: ce 25 Brachynemurus cockerelli* . . 86 Celithemis fasciata. ..... 298 Dragonflies in Arizona . . . . 25 Erythromma conditum . . . . 265 Gomphus hybridus* ..... 47 OS ee eae 25 AECREVINA MEA. 8s eo. a 192 DeGHeS UNCAINS . . 6k es 88 Magdalen Is., Odonata of. . . 144 Maine, Odonata ....... 246 Mt. Washington, N. of . . . 8, 321 Myrmeleon \arve ....... 209 New Jersey, N. of 24, 197, 265, 298 New Mexico, Odonata of . . . 26 Pairs of dragonflies, To collect. 59 Pennsylvania, N. of . . 25, 65, 108 Protoneura peramans* . . . . 231 Sympetrum albifrons. . ... 24 Termites, Coleoptera associated SERS h ey: 6. 186 Tetragoneura spinosa. . .. . 197 _ ORTHOPTERA. 0 ae 102 Aptenopedesclara*...... 14 Bacillus palmeri*,...... 274 OME REPO Pane. IOI Fiore O68. _. 14, 95 Leprus cyaneus* ......., 305 We os 305 Mantid, Agreedy ...... 60 Mt. Washington, O. of... . . 8 New Jersey, O. of .. . . . 24, 309 Nomenclatural notes... . . IOl Nyctibora sericea... .... 95 Pennsylvania, O. of, 95, 309, 332, 333- Phyllodromia cubensis . . . . 95 Phyllonotusnom.n. .... . 188 Phrixocnemis hastiferus®. . . 241 Schistocerca alutacea. .... 89 rubiginosa ... 89 Stenopalmatus terrenus*.. . . 240 * New species. Tenodera sinensis . . 24, 26, 62, 95 Trimerotropis citrina.. . . . 333 AUTHORS. EEE. WR. 5 uy! wus aa a a 156 Ashmead, W. H...... 50, 318 tise Ps. 8S Ae gs eae 242 RS Be. esis i 98 RR Oa meat 86, 308 ROE, | Aaa aa 238 Blaisdell, F. E., 32, 173, 202, 265, 334 (es OR i RRR ec ar 205 Bradley, J.C... . . . 23, 161, 307 SPOR INE Disko eae by. esha 327 eres. Getic. 2h a kak. oe 184 Calvert, P. P. 23, 192, 322, and Index. CeuCe, Alavi hse fs 60, 94, 274 Cockerell, T. D. A. 15, 17, 24, 89, 100, 103, 182, 303, 304, 305, 318, 326. Comstock, H. ... . Were F. Comstock, J. A. 75, 125, 167, 234, 258, 298, 329. Rommeth 0. Wee. eg PEO Wi De iiae ee eels 316 OT ie 8 © a Salas Oe am 50 LTE OR, (US Gi a= am 281 ONE AS ais le 192 Ehrmann, G. A... ... 140, 291 SB, Se 103 Field, W. L.W. 28, 62, 126, 197, 233, 331. SS 293, 326 Fox, W. J. 11, 40, 128, 137, 168, 182, 199, 298, 328. eS) ar 193 ror INDEX. Goodhue; €.'T fic ee 284 Setetg so Lb. 23... eae 113 Hall, A. P. >.:.:. : 307; 23a76 Hancock, J.L.. . vcore Hoag, MiG... 2oe¢ 4. eee Malland,; W. Jo's 3G 64, 172 Hood, L. Piss). cap ona ee 83 Homig, H.s255 30,20 aa ae 132 Houghton, C.O. . . . 89, 160, 247 Johneom, Co Ws. 77, 143 Johnson, WG.) Sa Par ey 159 JOuteh Ds Hise tee). eee 33 Kearloot, Wi Dee. ls 129 Ring, GiB... oc. 3g), 182; 285 Knaus, W. . RM ebay OR A Wy ea aoe a ne 134 wink we os SR RE 234 RE Ts too 43 NS Bly | CS anne cre, tH 223 McClendon, J. F. .. . . 209 McGillivray, A... ... . 247 Melander, A; Lh... stl 178 mene. Le Was. ee 176 metrick, Fo Al. ois 117, 330 Merrick, Her osc ni aS Brett, Ce, Reseed. os Pave 158 Montgomery, T.H., Jr... . . 12 MUNRO, Laas 0. ot Wa ee 35 Newcomb, H.H... . . . 264, 328 Oestlund,O. W........ 253 Osborn, H. ‘ Polite Oe Co .5 062 eae ance 97 Rehn, J. A. G. 14, 18, 55, 89, 91, Tor, 118, 216, 240, 260, 294, 309, 323. Reinick, W. R. .. . 26, 61, 96, 232 Robertson; -C.2s ia Oi os oe pa Gael MSPS! yr Res cy peed SE A 9, 38 Schaeffer; Qi SS ee —. 235 Skinner, H. 15, 17, 22, 27, 54, 58, 62, 88, 96, 117, 128, 141, 157, 168, 183, 188, 192, 213, 214, 231, 266, 304, 321, 326, 332, 333- Slosson; MrsH Bi Fi Se eae Seth, Efe ee 207, 244 Smith, J. B. 122, 160, 193, 223, 243, 267, 299. Smyth,.E. Agr. 602 423 ee rites, 96,:S. Goo Rees 169 Van Duzeée, EP ie oss oe Viereck, H. L. 18, 55, 71, 91, 118, 216, 237, 260, 273, 275, 294, 323. Wadsworth, MissM. .... . 246 Webster, F.M.... . 277 Weeks As eS Se 31 Weeks, A. G., Jr... . . . 104, 317 Weith ee] 53s. oye eee go Williamson, E. B. 47, 60, 65, 108, 121, 144 Wins, ALP oS eee ee 78 vee. pare Pi: News, Vol. XIII. ENT. be f° ZG. (hse. AOC eH ad JK Bu Cm. Voy. XIII. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. JANUARY, 1902. * No. CONTENTS: Obituary—F. H. H. Strecker......... Slosson—Additional List of Insects taken at Mt. Washington........ Fox—Letters from Thomas Say to John F. Melsheimer, 1816-1825.—X..... Montgomery—List of the Hemiptera Heteroptera of the Vicinity of Wood’s Hull, Massachusetts....- Rehn—New Aptenopedes from Florida Skinner—New Species of Rhopalocera fession. Fox—Note on the Insect Collection of pO SA bap eR pee Sat Pee ee 4 16 EEMOMAS ORV ised neh cwaie vo ee cepaness 1r | Entomological Literature............. 18 Doings ofSocieties.............ceeeee: 24 Ferdinand Heinrich Herman Strecker. Ferdinand Heinrich Herman Strecker died at 7.55 A.M., November 30th, at his home, 1325 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, Pa. : He was standing at 6th and Penn about 6 p.M., Friday, the previous evening, waiting for a car, when he was stricken with apoplexy and fell. Friends went to his assistance and placed him in a cab, in which he was removed to his home. He never regained consciousness. : Deceased was 65 years of age. He is survived by his widow and two children, Mrs. Edwin L,. Hettinger and Paul Strecker. He had not been in the best of health for some weeks. Dr. Strecker was of German parentage, and was born in Philadelphia, March 24, 1836. He inherited his fondness for scientific studies, and evinced this inclination at an early age. On his mother’s side were three naturalists of note. They were Benjamin, Edward and Richard Kern. Dr. Strecker was an architect, designer and sculptor by pro- He located in Reading when a boy, having accom- panied his father, who was a prominent dealer in marble and marble worker of Reading at that time. Since then he fol- I 2 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Jan., ’92 lowed the pursuit of his father. As a sculptor he gained a wide and enviable reputation, and he produced many praise- worthy works of art. _ He began in his twelfth year at his work as artist and sculp- tor, and labored hard since, All his literary and scientific labor, the immense correspondence attending the collecting of his butterflies, was done at night, his vocation as sculptor taking up the daylight hours. He travelled a great deal, and in 1855-56 visited the West Indies, Mexico and Central America, to examine the old Aztec monuments and ‘add to his collection. His father, Ferdinand H. Strecker, was, during a period ot ten years from 1846, a well-known sculptor in Reading. He was a native of Germany, and had a practical experience in the business twenty-six years in Munich, Rome and other large cities in Europe, and in Philadelphia, before he came to Reading. His delicate execution and masterly treatment of marble were remarkable. He had studied ideal sculpture under Antonia Canova, the famous artist and founder of a - new school of Italian sculpture, who died in Venice in 1822. Mr. Strecker came to America about 1835, and located in Philadelphia, where he carried on business until 1846, when he came to Reading. He died in 1856, and his talented son, Herman Strecker, succeeded him in business. Dr. Strecker owned the largest, most valuable, and, in every way, the most remarkable public or private collection of but- terflies and moths on the American continent. The Strecker collection comprises over 200,000 specimens, and includes butterflies and moths whose haunts in life are on every portion of the discovered globe, not excepting the regions close to the poles, the hearts of the wildest forests of Africa, India, Australia, South America, the smaller islands of the Indian and Pacific Ocean. In consideration of his scientific knowledge, Franklin and Marshall College some years ago conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. In his earlier days, during his holiday hours, he made trips to Philadelphia, studied at the Library of the Academy of Ee ——— Jan., ’92] - ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 3 Natural Sciencee all branches of natural history, birds, mam- mals, insects, plants, etc., but later devoted all his time to insects; and, finally, to lepidoptera only. He will be remembered in the entomological world by his work entitled Lepidoptera, Rhopaloceres and Heteroceres, In- digenous and Exotic, with Descriptions and Colored Illustra- tions, which was commenced in 1872. It was published and illustrated by the author, the drawings being made on stone and colored by hand. Between the years 1872 and 1878 fifteen parts, containing fifteen plates, were gotten out. There were three supplementary parts published in the years 1898, 1899 and 1900. A single sheet was also published April 21, 1900, containing the description of NMeophasia epyaxa. ‘This work was a most valuable contribution to the subject, as the plates were excellent and they were published at a time when good figures of American insects were none too numerous. ‘The figures of the genus Cafocala were especially valuable, as were also those of the Lyceenidee. The work was published under difficulties, as the lithographic stone was cleaned for each plate, to save expense. The author wielded a trenchant pen, and had a very direct way of expressing what he desired to say. Some parts of this work show considerable literary ability. The poetical description of the haunts of Papilio marchandit is quite beautiful. The defense of the name /ehovah also shows talent for writing. His influence on the work of some of his contemporaries was, doubtless, considerable, as matters might | have been worse if his strenuous objections had not been made to what he was pleased to call the species mill of one author, the generic phantasies of another, and the colossal egotism ot a third. This work is in demand at the present time, and | will, doubtless, always be considered one of merit in the liter- ature of American lepidoptera. In 1878 he published his Butterflies and Moths of North America, with full instructions for collécting, breeding, pre- paring, classifying, packing for shipment, and a Complete Synonymical Catalogue of Macrolepidoptera, with a full Bibli- ography, to which is added a Glossary of Terms and an Alpha- _ betical and Descriptive List of Localities. 4 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [ Jan., ’92 This work had a very considerable sale and evinces pains- taking and careful work in compiling the literature. It shows remarkable knowledge of specific values and was the best work of the kind in this respect. Dr. Strecker had an accurate knowledge of entomological technic, and his example should not be lost. His collection would be a marvel to many in this respect. He had an interesting and striking personality, and was cordial, affable and full of anecdote. He was frequently visited by scientific men from this country and abroad, and his correspondence was immense. In his chosen field he ranked deservedly high. He has been criticised by some on account of his more than great desire to add to his collec- tion, but this may be ascribed to the fact that his love and enthusiasm for the study were intense and never flagged for a moment, and obscured every other thought. ‘Two of his favor- ite expressions were that ‘‘It is human nature, you know, to think of ourselves first, last and always,’’ and ‘‘I never let the right hand know what the left hand does.’’ Had it not been for such traits, many fine things in the collection would have been converted into Axthrenus ere this, and their value to the world would have been lost and scattered. He was a remarkable man, and will be greatly missed by his entomological friends. ‘The final disposition of his won- derful collection is not at present known. oe ~_- ‘Additional List of Insects Taken in Alpine Region of Mt. Washington. By ANNIE TRUMBULL, SLOSSON. I was unable to visit Mt. Washington in 1900 and my usual list of captures—published annually since 1893—was omitted. But in this last summer, 1901, I again made two visits to the Summit, one in early July and one in August. ‘The list of insects taken, and not included in former lists, follows: ‘There are nearly 250 species, several of these and at least one genus new to science. I acknowledge gratefully the assistance, in the preparation Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 5 of this list, of Messrs. Coquillett, Ashmead, Liebeck, Van Duzee, Fernald, Banks and Scudder. LEPIDOPTERA. Arctia parthenice Kirby. Lophodonta ferruginea Pack. ‘Cosmia paleacea Lsf. Ypsia undularis Dru. Teras variana Fern. Gelechia lugubrella 7a. Choreutis marginella. Clem, -HYMENOPTERA. Teuthredinde. Cephaleia sp. Fenusa rubi Forbes. Pteronus ventralis Say. sp. sp. Strongylogaster sp. Macrophya externa Say. pannosa Say. albomaculatus Nor¢. Tenthredopsis 14-punctata ort. ; Sp. Tenthredo sp. _ SP. Apoidea. Osmia simillima .Syz. Sphecoidea. — Crabro maculatus Fad, Xylocrabro slossonze Ashm. n. sp. Stigmus americanus Pack. Proctotrypoidea. Chelogynus henshawi Ashm. Pantoclis n. sp. ? Aclesta rugosopetiolata Ashm. Paramesius terminatus Say. Hemilexodes rotundiceps Ashm. n. sp. Galesus coxalis Ashm., n. sp. Diapria erythropus Ashm. Megaspilus alticola Ashm. n. sp. Cynipoidea. Periclistidea monticola Ashm. n. g. n. sp. Andricus sp. Chalcidoidea. Monodontomerus eutechniz Ashm, Ormyrus ventricosus Ashm. Chalcis tarsalis D. 7. Bruchophagus funebris Haw. Homalotylus slossonz Ashm. n. sp. Roptrocerus xylophagorum azz. Pteromalus fuscipes Prov. Catolaccus tyloderma Ashm. Cirrospilus immaculatus Ashm. n. sp. Aprostocerus americanus Ashm. Ichneumomoidea. Trogus bolteri C”. Cratichneumon sp. sp. Amblyteles suturalis Say. Notosemus sp. sp. Atractodes serpedontes Ashm. Bathymetis sp. ; sp. Ephialtes gigas Walsh. Glypta varipes CG”. Exochus propinquus Cy. Pammacra pallipes Ashm. Scorpiorus flavopictus Ashm n. sp. Hadrodactylus affinis Ashm. n. sp. Scopasis monticola Ashm. n. sp. Agrypon pediscee Ashm. Atrometus flavifrons Ashm. n. sp. Aperileptus clypeatus Ashm. n. sp. Braconoidea. Phzenocarpa slossonze Ashm. n. sp. Apheereta pallipes Say. Meteorus gracilis Prov. 6 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Macrocentrus longicornis Prov. Urosigalphus armatus Ashm. Chelonus sobrinus Ha/d. Agathis femoratus Prov. Microdus tricoloripes Ashm. n. sp. latiannulipes Ashm. n.sp. varipes Cr. Apanteles glomeratus Zinn. Urogaster ensiger Say. COLEOPTERA. Carabide. Calosoma calidum Fad. Amara sp. apricarius Payk. chalcea De/. impuncticollis Say. Lebia pumila De. ornata Say. Chlznius pennsylvanicus Say. Acupalpus carus Lec. Dytiscide. Hydroporus*modestus Aude. Agabus seriatus Say. Silphide. Silpha noveboracensis Forst. Colon bidentatum Sah/b. Pselaphide. Tyrus humeralis Audé. Bryaxis propinqua Lec. Staphylinide. Homalota alpigrada Fauv. MSS. sp. sp. Aleochara gracilicornis Fauv, MSS. Philonthus fusiformis Melsh, Xantholinus obscurus Zr. Euzsthetus sp. Lathrobium simplex Lec. Tachyporus nanus £r, Boletobius dimidiatus Zr. cincticollis Say. longiceps Lec Acidota subcarinata Zr. [ Jan., ’92 Phalacride. Phalacrus simplex Lec. politus Aedsh. Coccinellide. Scymnus caudalis Zec. Mycetophagide. Typhoea fumata Zinn. Histeride. Hister lecontei Jars. Latridiide. Corticaria serrata Pays. americana Jann. Byrrhide. Byrrhus pettitii Horn. Dascyllide. Macropogon rufipes Horn Prionocyphon discoideus Say. Elateride. Deltometopus amcenicornis Say. Hypoccelus terminalis Lec. Adelocera obtecta Say. Elater pedalis Germ, luctuosus Lec. Cryptohypnus sp. ? Pityobius anguinus Lec. Asaphes memnonius //ésé. Buprestidae. Buprestis fasciata Fad. striata “ad. Agrilus anxius Gory. masculinus Horn. Lampyride. Podabrus extremus Lec. Cleride. Thaneroclerus sanguineus Say. Hydnocera tabida Lec. pallipennis Say. Phyllobzenus dislocatus Say. Jan., ’92] Ptinide. Trypopitys sericus Say. Scarabeide. Aphodius leopardus Horn. Odontzus cornigerus Me/sh. Macrodactylus subspinosus Fab. Chrysmelide. Chlamys plicata Fad. Haltica bimarginata Say. Glyptina brunnea Horn. Dibolia borealis Chev. Psylliodes punctulata Melsh. Lagriide. Arthromacra enea Say. Melandryide. Orchesia castanea Me/sh. Priognathus monilicornis Rand. Cdemeride. Asclera puncticollis Say. : Anthicide. Anthicus spretus Lec. Notoxus anchora Hen#éz. Rhynchitide. Rhynchites cyanellus Lec. Curculionide. ’ Sitones flavescens Marsh. Magdalis alutacea Lec. Proctorus armatus Lec. Scolytide. Dryoccetes? sp? Crypturgus atomus Lec. DIPTERA. Mycetophilide. Macrocera inconcinna Zw. Ceroplatus clausus Cog. Polylepta leptogaster Winnertz. Neoglaphyroptera ventralis Say. Leja sororcula Lw. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Simulide. Simulium venestum Say. Bibionide. Bibio gracilis Walk. Plecia heteroptera Say. Culicide. Corethra plumicornis /ad. Chironomide. Chironomus modestus Say. Orthocladius nivoriundus Fitch. Tipulide. Dicranomyia n. sp. ? Dicranomyia hzretica O. S. Trichobola argus Say. Linnophila adusta O. 5S. Cylindrotoma americana O. 5S. - Tipula suspecta Lw. Pachyrrhina nobilis Zw. Stratiomyide. Sargus decorus Say. Dolichopodide. Dolichopus calcaratus Ald. cuprinas Wied. n. sp. ? n. sp. ? Gymnopternus phyllophorus Zw. Neurigona floridula Wheeler. rubella Zw. Hydrophorus glaber Walk. Syrphide. Rhingia nasica Say. Pipunculide. Pipunculus fuscus Lw. nigripes Lw. Chalarus spurius Walk. Tabanide. Tabanus astutus O. S. microcephalus 0. 5S. Asilide. Leptogaster badius Zw. 8 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Bombylidz. Hydrellia obscuriceps Zw. Anthrax lateralis Say. Hydrina debilis Zz. fuscicornis Zw. Empide. Euhybus subjectus Wade. Oeomyzide. Empis varipes Zw. ~ Anthomyza terminalis Zw. Rhamphomyia gilvipes Zw. Drosophilide. Hilara gracilis Zw. femorata Zw. Leptopeza flavipes Meig. Platypezide. Platypeza n. sp. n. sp? Tachinide. Masicera chztoneura Cog. Winthemia 4-pustulata Fad. Anthomyide. Phaonia sp. sp. Cordyluride. Scatophaga nana Zw. Helomyzride. Leria fraterna Zw. Psilide. Psila frontalis Cog. Trypetide. Tephritis albiceps Zw, Lonchede. Palloptera superba Zw. Heteroneurida. Heteroneura melanostoma Zw. Clusia spectabilis Zw. Sepside. Themira putris Zinn, Ephydride. Dichzta caudata Fa//, Drosophila amoena Zw. Scaptomyza apicata Thom. Scinide. Oscinis dorsalis Zw. Chlorops procera Zw. Phoride. Phora fungicola Cog. HEMIPTERA. Heteroptera. Geocoris borealis Dad/as. Crophius disconotus Say. Trapezonotus n. sp. ? Megalonotus unus Say. Lopidea marginata Wd. Lygus pabulinus Zinn. invitus Say. sp. ? Orthops scuttellatus UZ. Aradus sp. Nabis ferus Zinn. Salda humilis Say. reperta Uh/. Homoptera. Gypona striata Burm. NEUROPTERA. Ephemerella sp. ? Anabolia bimaculata Wad, Agapetus obscura Walk, Mystacides nigra Linn. ORTHOPTERA. Nemobius fasciatus Scudder. [Jan., ’92 Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. eek Letters from Thomas Say to John F. Melsheimer, 1816-{825.—X. fs Philad*. May gt 1822— Dear Sir ! Your much esteemed letter came duly to hand, & afforded me much pleasure I assure you; communications respecting the insects the United States yield me the highest gratification & therefore your letters are more acceptable than those of any of my correspondents. I should have reciprocated that letter long since, had I not been busily occupied with a portion of the labour of compiling the narrative of our journey to the Rocky Mountains. In addition to contributing my aid in the ordinary diatribe of the work, it falls to my lot to describe the new Quadripeds, birds & reptiles which we met with, as well as to give an account, both moral and physical, of the natives of the country through which we passed. ‘The arranging and recording of the Meteorological observations, made chiefly by myself, also falls to my share of the duties, though the general narrative is written by our companion D'. James. It will occupy two octavo volumes.* The description of Brentus dispar as recorded in the books, © corresponds very well with our species, when we take into view your excellent observations on the thoracic colour of the latter ; but notwithstanding this coincidence, I am still per- plexed with doubt as to their specific identity for the following reasons, viz. The 2B. dispar has been always acknowledged (I mean in the books), to be a South American insect, & I do not know that it has been, by any European Author, ex- pressly stated to have been received from N. Amer*. Latreille particularizes its native country to be Cayenne. Now Cayenne lies in the 4th or 5th degree of N. latitude, which is 36 degrees * Account of an expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains Be Sion 60 under the command of Major Stephen H. Long. From the notes of Major Long, Mr. T. Say, ..... compiled by Edwin James,....:+ 2 vols., Philadelphia, 1823. Beyond his connection with the zoologica’ data of this work, it does not seem to have been known that Say contrib uted such a large portion of it. In the preface he receives credit for his notes in a general way only.—W. J. F. 10 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Jan., ’92 south of Pennsylvania, & in the geographical distribution of insects, we are led to believe that 30 degrees of latitude pro- duces a total change in the insect species of countries, thus remote from each other. It would be proper to observe, how- ever, that we have other insects which seem to be also inhab- itants of S. America & I may here particularize those two species of Phzleurws mentioned in our last letters. Another cause of doubt to my mind, arises from the inspec- tion of a figure of the dzspfar on plate 236 of the Encyclop. Methodique; this figure represents that insect to be more than double the size of our specimens, & of an entirely differ- ent form as respects proportional length, being much wider and more robust than our insect. If Icould implicitely rely upon the accuracy of all the figures engraved in that work, I should have no hesitation in pronouncing upon the subject, & declaring our Brentus to be a distinct species; but, unfortu- nately those engravings, are, in many instances, very indiffer- ent, & some of them convey false images of the species which they are intended to elucidate. ‘The desc®. which Fabr. gives of the dispar does not state the size of the insect (a defect which in a great degree reigns throughout his works) & is besides very brief; & as I have no other figure than that above re- ferred to, nor a more copious description than that of Fabr. to which I can refer, I must stiil draw upon your familiar ac- quaintance with the writings of the German authors, as well as upon your own knowledge for further information respect- ing the specific identity or discrepance of the North & South American Insects which have been regarded as the dispar. I will only further remark on the characters of our specimens that the portion of the Fabrician description of ‘‘ elytris acu- minatis’’ which he attributes to the dispar, certainly does not accord with our insect— Se # cr cr *k * * I am perfectly convinced of the justice of your reasoning respecting Lytla civerea & that it would be improper to separ- ate it from the genus. I have sent you the numbers of the Journal of the Acad. Nat. Sciences regularly as they were published; did they all Jan., 92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. II come to hand. ‘The 6t? N° of the second volume is com- pleted and shall be sent. I remain as usual most respectfully your friend & obedient Servent Thomas Say coniaitieatiioess A Note on the Insect Collection of Thomas Say. In 1834, Thomas Say left his collection of insects to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia by verbal be- quest. Subsequently, it was sent to Dr. Thaddeus William Harris, of Cambridge, Mass., presumably that it might re- ceive the necessary care that only an experienced entomologist can give. This was prior to 1837.* Under date of July 16, 1838, in a letter to Dr. S. G. Morton, of the Academy, Dr. Harris says: ‘‘I have been obliged to dake a considerable part of the insects lately belonging to Mr. Say ¢wéce, and some of them ¢hree times, in order to destroy the vermin with which they are infested.’’ In March, 1842, the Say and other collections were returned to the Academy ‘‘in such a state of ruin and dilapidation as to be almost useless.’’+ Whether the collection was infested when first received by the Academy, or became so while in its possession prior to its transmission to Harris, or while under the care of this gentle- man, it is now impossible to state. The collection remained in Mr. Harris’s possession for at least five years, 1836, or 1837 to 1842, and in 1838, he stated that ‘‘a considerable part of the insects’’ were infested, necessitating baking. The above facts are presented to refute the oft-repeated charge that Say’s collection was allowed to go to ruin at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, and, in justice to Dr. Harris, it is probable that the collection was partially infested when sent to him. The responsibility for the loss of * “Mr, Say’s collection was catalogued by Dr. Harris in the same man™ ner. Most of this sort of work was apparently done in 1837.’’— xtomo- logical Correspondence of Thaddeus William Harris, M.D., Edited by Samuel H. Scudder. : t A Notice of the..... Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadet- phia, by W. S. W. Ruschenberger. 1852. 12 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS, [Jan., 92 the collection should not be placed with the Academy—at least from the facts now at hand. There is now but one insect type of Say’s in the collection of the Academy, a specimen of Chionobas semidea [= Hipparchia semidea Say], being the one from which the illustration (Plate 50) of the American Entomology was made by 'T. R. Peale. With the specimen is this inscription: ‘‘ Wipparchia semidea Say, Am. Ent. v. 3, No. 5. The sp" is the one drawn for my friend T. Say. 1828—T. R. Peale.’’—W. J. F. A List of the Hemiptera Heteroptera of the Vicinity of Wood’s Holl, Massachusetts. | By Tuos. H. MONTGOMERY, JR. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. The following list is based upon a collection made e the. author from the middle of July to the middle of August, 1900. All the collecting was done upon the mainland within a two- mile radius of the town of Wood’s Holl. Wood’s Hollis situated at the most southern point of the peninsula of Cape Cod, at the point of union of Buzzard’s Bay and Vineyard Sound. I am indebted to Dr. Philip R. Uhler of Baltimore and Mr. Charles W. Johnson of Philadelphia for aid in the determina- tion of a number of the species ; indeed, without the help of these entomologists I could not have determined all the spe- cies, since my own interest in the collection lay in the anatomi- cal rather than the faunistic standpoint. The list is probably very far from being a complete one, yet I believe it will be found to contain all the commoner species found during the time when the collection was made, so that it may be of some value to students of the geographical distri- bution of the group, particularly since to my knowledge no list has been published for this region. SCUTELLERID. Mormidea lugens Fadr. Eurygaster alternatus Say. Euchistus tristigmus Say. E. variolarius Pad. Beauv. PENTATOMID4A3§. Coenus delius Say. Perillus confluens //. 5S. Trichopepla semivittata Say. Podisus spinosus Da//, Pentatoma saucia Say, 4 —=—. a ae Jan., ’92] COREIDA, | Corynocoris distinctus Dad/. Anasa tristis DeG. Aldyus eurinus Say. A. pilosulus HS. Protenor belfragei Hag/. Harmostes reflexulus .S/a/. var. Corizus alternatus Say. C. lateralis Say var. BERYTIDA:, Jalysus spinosus Say. LYG AID. Belonochilus numericus Say. Ischnorhynchus didymus Ze/¢. Cymus luridus Sfa/. C. angustatus .S¢aZ. Ischnodemus falicus Say. Blissus leucopterus Say. Geocoris fuliginosus Say. CEdancala dorsalis Say. Ligyrocoris silvestris Linn. L. constrictus Say. Myodocha serripes O“iv. Ptochiomera nodosa Say. Cnemodus mavortius Say. Eremocoris ferus Say. Peliopelta abbreviata 7%/. Lygzeus turcicus Fadr. Lygzeosoma parvula UWA/. CAPSIDE. Brachytropis calcarata Fa//, _Trigonotylus ruficornis FaZ/. Leptopterna dolabrata Linn. Collaria meilleurii Prov. oculata Keut. Resthenia insignis Say. Lopidea media Say. Phytocoris eximins Rew. Compsocerocoris annulicornis Ren. Calocoris rapidus Say. Lygus pratensis Zinn. Lygus sp. Poeciloscytus basalis Reut. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 13 Hyaliodes vitripennis Say, Diommatus congrex UA/. Oncotylus decolor Fa//. Macrotylus n. sp. ? Plagiognathus politus UA/. Coquillettia amoena UAz. _ Tuponia n. sp. ? Sericoplanes occulatus Renz. ACANTHIIDZ:. Triphleps insidiosus Say. Acanthia lectularia Zinn. TINGITIDA. Tingis clavata Sfa/. Corythuca fnssigera Sta/. Leptostyla oblonga Say. PHYMATID2®. Phymata sp. NABIDE. Coriscus ferus Zinn. var. annulatus Rez. LIMNOBATID:. Limnobates lineata Say. HYDROBATIDE. Limnotrechus marginatus Say. NAUCORID&. Pelocoris femorata Pal. Beauv. BELOSTOMATID. Zaitha aurantiacum Leidy (fresh- water pond near Falmouth). NEPIDA. Ranatra fusca Pal. Beauv. NOTONECTIDA:. Notonecta undulata Say. CORISIDA®. Corisa verticalis Fied. harrisii UAd. signata Fied, 14 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. {Jan., ’92 A New Aptenopedes from Florida. By JAMEs A. G. REHN. Aptenopedes clara n. sp. Type, ¢; Miami, Dade County, Florida ; January 18, 1899. Collected by S. N. Rhoads. Collection of James A. G. Rehn. Allied to A. sphenarioides Scudder and A. rufovittata Scudder, but differing from the former in the very much ab- breviated furcula and the much more elongate cerci,/and from the latter in the longer and more decidedly falcate cerci. Size rnedium ; body moderately elongate. Head somewhat produced ; frontal costa extending to the clypeus, sulcate through the entire length ; eyes elongato-ovate, separated by a very narrow interspace; antennz somewhat heavy, uniform, terminal joint blunt. Pronotum cylindrical, expanding somewhat posteriorly, above heavily punctate, the lateral lobes moderately punctate, anterior margin convex, posterior triangu- larly emarginate ; median carina well marked ; lateral lete, represented by a callous ridge; lateral lobes longer than high, the anterior and lower margin bearing a heavy, thickened margin. Tegmina lanceolate, reaching to the end of the first abdominal segment. Abdomen moderately elongate. Subgenital plate large, rotundate in outline viewed from above, border hemispherical, internally with a median longitudi- nally placed tuberosity, the anterior portion being considerably elevated ; inferiorly considerably excavated. Supranal plate with sinuous borders, the basal half narrowly sulcate in the central portion, the whole plate bearing a pair of laterally placed deep sulcations extending to near the apex ; furcula hardly recognizable. Cerci elongate, basal half tapering, apical half decurved, falcate, bent inward, displaying a very marked internal shoulder. Legs stoutly built, posterior femora just exceeding the extremity of the abdomen. General color apple green (Ridgway’s No- menclature, Pl. X), ranging much lighter green on the sides and lower surface ; a line on each side extending from the eye to the tip of the teg- men and the lower border of the lateral lobe of the pronotum creamy- white, one from the posterior border of the pronotum to the extremity of the abdomen pinkish ; each stripe inferiorly bordered by a blackish line, the median carina and the superior borders of the lateral stripes on the pronotum marked with black. Face and antennz dull purplish ; anterior and median limbs ferrugineous ; posterior femora with the superior ex- ternal section blackish-purple ; tibiz violaceous. Measurements : Length of body . : E , ; " ; . 20.5 mm. Length of pronotum . é : : ; ; Pata? | Wety Greatest width of pronotum ; - ; : ware. gat. Length of tegmina . j , . ‘ , «ee Length of posterior femora . j ‘ ; : . Ee Four specimens examined, all males from the type locality. Of these specimens three were collected by Mr. Rhoads in the winter (January) of 1899, and are now in the author’s collec- tion, and the remaining one, collected by Mr. Philip Laurent in the spring of 1901, was submitted to me for examination by Mr. C. Few Seiss. carinz subobso- - Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. | 15 New Species of Rhopalocera. By HENRY SKINNER. Lycaena neuroma n. sp. Q.—Expands 20 mm. to 25 mm. Primaries black, with the nerves of the wing orange. The nerves terminate in swellings or slight expansions parallel to the outer margin. In two specimens these swellings coalesce. The costa is orange in two specimens. Secondaries black, with a border of orange 2 mm. in width. This border has five small black dots on it parallel to the margin. The nerves extending toward the base are orange for a short distance. Underside.—Primaries are of a light ash color, with a marginal row of six spots, but much better defined. Still further in is a ‘‘dipper’’-like row of spots, six in number. There is a spot in the cell and one at its end. Secondaries are of same color, and have a marginal row of five spots surrounded by rings of silver. Interior to these is a row of five orange crescents edged on the inner side with black. In the central area of wing are ten black spots and a comma-like dash in the cell. Hab.—Doble, San Bernandino County, Cal., August. Received through the courtesy of Prof. John B. Smith. This species resembles the female of Lycena acmon, but is smaller and easily differentiated by the character of the neura- tion. ‘There is one specimen in which the nervures are devoid of orange. Lycaena chlorina n sp. © .—Expands 32 mm. Primaries and secondaries of a fawn color ; this is true, at least, where the wing has been somewhat rubbed. Overlying this fawn color is an iridescent, very light green. The primaries are im- maculate and the secondaries have a marginal border of orange 2 m. in width. This border has on it five black dots parallel to the margin. Underside.—Primaries sordid white, with the usual disposition of black spots. Secondaries have a marginal row of five black spots surrounded by black on the inner side. There are ten spots in the central area and a dash at end of the cell. Hab.—Tehachapi, Cala. | July 6th. Chrysomphalus agavis as a Pest.—This scale, which infests the Agave in Mexico was discovered by Koebele, and only published in 1893. I have just received specimens of it from Mr. A. L. Herrera, with the state- ment that it is quite a pest in the State of Puebla, so much so that they are obliged to take measures for its destruction.—T. D. A. CocKERELI. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [The Conductors of ENTOMOLOGICAL News solicit and will thankfully receive items of news likely to interest its readers from any source. The author’s name will be given in each case, for the information of cataloguers and bibliographers.] To Contributors.—All contributions will be considered and passed upon at our earliest convenience, and, as far as may be, will be published according to date of recep- tion. ENTOMOLOGICAL News has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumfer- ence, as to make it necessary to put “‘ copy ” into the hands of the printer, for each num- ber, three weeks before date of issue. This should be remembered in sending special or important matter for a certain issue. Twenty-five ‘ extras,” without change in form, will be given free, when they are wanted ; and this should be so stated on the MS. , along with the number desired. The receipt of all papers will be acknowledged.—Eb. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., JANUARY, 1902. Editor ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS: I have been much interested in your numerous articles in regard to the importance and scientific value of exact locality and date labels on specimens, and heartily endorse your efforts to persuade collectors to be more careful in this direction ; but are you not aware that there is more than carelessness at the bottom of this matter in some, if not a great many, cases? I have specimens that I had sent out with prizted New Brighton, Pa., labels on them, come back to me later with West Pa., and others with simply Pa. written on them. As it requires more carefulness to exchange the labels than it does to let them alone, I fear you must look for some other cause than carelessness to account for some, at least, of these indefinite labels. Can it be possible that we have some among us who are so selfish, so illiberal, so small that they fear their correspondent will ascertain by whom the specimen was taken, and go direct to headquarters for such species in future, cutting out Azs smallness as a stand between, collecting toll from both parties ? I sincerely hope not, yet the mutilated labels on exchange specimens would indicate that such there be. Liberality in dealing in our beautiful and most fascinating study, as well as all other pursuits in life, is the ‘‘ winning card.’’ Let us hope it will in the near future be universally followed. HARRY D, MERRICK. , 16 —__ - ———, 4 Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 17 It seems incredible that people calling themselves entomolo- gists should be guilty of such a crime against science. This thing is practiced to prevent their entomological friends from knowing whence the specimens come. We sincerely hope that the people who adopt such methods will give up natural his- tory and collect old shoes and hats, as they are certainly not interested in the advancement of entomology. A knowledge of the exact spot where an insect is found and the date of cap- ture are most important and absolutely essential for the eluci- dation of many entomological problems. We are glad to say that in Philadelphia, when an entomolo- gist discovers a new or interesting locality or takes an unre- corded species, his first impulse is to make it known to his fellow-students and collectors. We are sorry to say this is not the case in some other places. We may also say, in passing, that we have coined a new word, ‘‘ Sloppydoptera,’’ which has reference to specimens captured with a baseball bat or tempo- rarily loaned to the new baby as playthings before being ‘‘ sent out.’’ NOTICE.—If{ you find a subscription blank in your NEws and you have not paid your subscription for 1902, use the blank at once, or else write us that you do not care to continue your subscription. If you have already paid your subscription give or send the blank to some friend interested in entomology. Mr. Wy. J. Fox, librarian of the American Entomological Society, re- ports that the library contains 3,160 volumes. This does not include the fine entomological library of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Phila-- delphia. These libraries, in the same building, contain the best and most complete collection of entomological works on this continent. MYTILASPIS BECKII IN CALIFORNIA.—Last July, at Downey, Los An- geles County, California, I had an opportunity to examine an orange orchard. I was greatly interested to find M/ytitaspis beckii (which, it used to be said, would not live in California) excessively abundant and inju- rious on the leaves and fruit. On the same trees the old California pests Saissetia olee, Aspidiotus aurantii and Icerya purchasi were also present, but in such insignificant numbers that all three combined would not do any appreciable damage. I had difficulty in getting enough of the /ecrya for certain identification. I do not know how widespread this condition of affairs may be; Dr. Howard, to whom I mentioned it, told me it was new to him.—T. D. A. CocKERELL. 18 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Jan., ’92. Entomological Literature. COMPILED BY HENRY L. VIERECK AND JAMES A. G. REHN. Under the above head it is intended to mention papers received at the Academy o% Natural Sciences of Philadelphia pertaining to the Entomology of the Americas (North and South). Articles irrelevant to American entomology will not be noted. Contribu- tions to the anatomy, physiology and embryology of insects, however, relating to Ameri- can or exotic species, will be recorded. The numbers in HEAVY-FACED TYPE refer to the journals, as numbered in the following list, in which the papers are published ; * denotes that the paper in question contains descriptions of new North American forms. Titles ofall articles in foreign languages are translated into English; usually such articles are written in thesame language as thetitle of thejournal containing them, but when such articles arein other languages than English, French, German or Italian, this fact is indicated in brackets. 3. The American Naturalist, Cambridge, Mass., ’o01.—4. The Canadian Entomologist, London, Ont., Nov., ’o1.—5. Psyche, Cambridge, Mass., Nov., ’o1.—8. Entomologists’ Monthly Magazine, London (2), xii, ’o1.—9. The Entomologist, London, xxxiv, ’o1.—ll. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, London, ’or.—1l4. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, ’o1, pt. 2.—21. The Entomologists’ Record and Journal of Variation, London, xiii, ’o1.—22. Zoologischer Anzeiger, Leipsic, ’o1.— 25. Bolletino dei Musei di Zoologica ed Anatomia Comparata d. R. Uni- versita di Torino, xvi, ’01.—50. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, Washington, xxiv.—55. Le Naturaliste, Paris (2), xxiii, ’or.— 58.—Revista Chilena de Historia Natural, Valparaiso, v, ’01.—62. Kong- like Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens : Handlingar, Stockholm, xxxiv.— 68. Science, New York (new series), xiv, ’01.—81. Biologisches Central- blatt, Erlangen, xxi, ’01.—89a. Zoologische Jahrbiicher, Abtheilung fiir Anatomie, Jena, Bd. xv, Heft 3, ’01.—97. Zeitschift fiir Wissenschafliche Zoologie, Leipsig, Bd. Ixx, Heft 2, ’01.—103p. Occasional Papers of the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, viii, ’o1.—l12, Bulletin of the New York State Museum, Albany, ix, ’o1.—125. The British Bee Journal, London, xxix, ’o1. —132. Popular Science, New York, ’or.—140. Proceedings of the Washington Academy of Sciences, iii, ’o1.—152. Bulletin of the Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Cali- fornia; Sacremento, Bull. 135, ’o1.—153. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, New York, xiv, ’o1.--154. Annual report of the Smith- sonian Institution, Washington, ’o1.—155. Nova Acta Academiz Cesarez Leopoldius Carolina Germanice Naturz Curiosorum, Halle, Ixxvii, or. THE GENERAL SUBJECT.—Brunetti, E. On labelling insects, 25, no. 386. —Burr, M. A faunistic island—Orthoptera at Oberweiden, 21, Nov.—Cock- erell, T. D. A. Some insects of the Hudsonian Zone in New Mexico, 5, Dec. —Comstock and Kellogg. Elements of Insect Anatomy. Third Edition, Revised. See Review Post.—Curreri, G. Upon the respiration in some aquatic insects, Bollettino Societa Zoologica Italiana, Rome, ser. 2, vol. Il, fase 2.—Hertwig, 0. The growth of Biology in the nineteenth Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 19 century, 154.—Linden, Grafin von. The Wing Markings of Insects, 81, no. 22.—Marshall, Guy A. K, Some Experiments in Seasonal Dimorphism, Hl, Nov.—Needham, J. J. and Betten, C. Aquatic insects in the Adirondacks, pls., 112.—Radl, Em. Researches in the light-reaction of Arthropods. Archiv fiir die gesammte Physiologie der mensche und der Thiere, Bonn, Nov. 1, 1901.—Shelford, R. Exhibition of a series of lantern-slides illus- trative of mimicry amongst Bornean insects, 14.—Wasman, E. Are there matter of fact species which at the present time are still in the grasp of the line of development? Conjointly with general remarks on the de- velopment of Mymerophilidz and Termitophilidz and on the existence of Symphilidz, 81, no. 22. ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY.—Fletcher, J. Farm Peitd—Madider Grasses. Select Standing Committee on Agriculture and Colonization, Ottawa, ’or. Advance sheet Committee’s Final Report.—Fletcher, F. Report of the Entomologist and Botanist. Canada Dept. of Agric. Central Ex- perimental Farm, from Ann. Rep. on Experimental Farms for the year Igo1, Ottawa, ’o1.—Gillette, C.P. Report of the Entomologist for 1goo. Thirteenth Annual Report of the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, Fort Collins —Henshaw, §. Report on the Entomological Depart- ment, Annual Report, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard Col- lege, 1900-1901, Cambridge, Mass. ARACHNIDA.—Banks, N. Some spiders and other Arachnida from Porto Rico, * 1 pl., 50.—Cambridge, F.0.P. A Revision of the Genera of the Aranez or Spiders, with reference to their Type Species, ll, Nov.— Peckham, G. W. On spiders of the family A¢tidz found in Jamaica, 14.— Pocock, R. T. Exhibition of, and remarks upon, nest of a tree Trap door Spider from Rio Janeiro, 14. MYRIOPODA.—Chamberlin, R. V. List of the Myriopod family Zithobiide of Salt Lake County, Utah, 50.—Richardson, H. Papers from the Hopkins Stanford Galapagos Expedition, 1898-1899. Entomological Results (6). The Isopods, 140.—Verhoeff, K. W. Contributions to a knowledge of the Palzearctic Myriopoda, xvi. Essay on comparative Morphology System and Geography of Chilopoda, PI., 155.—Verhoeff, K. W. Upon the occur- rence of the skin in Diplopods, 155. THYSANURA.—Banks, N. Papers from the Hopkins Stanford Galapagos Expedition, 1898-1899. Entomological Results (5). Thysanura and Ter- mitidz, 140. EPHEMERIDA.—Needham, J. G. Ephemerida in Adirondacks. See General Subject, 112. ODONATA.—Needham, J. G. Odonata in Adirondacks. See General Subject, 112. ORTHOPTERA.—Scudder, S. H. Distribution of Cryp/ocercus peta latus, 5, Dec., t901.—Terry, F. W. Daplication of the auditory organs in zy liatidotrizon cinereus L., 21, Nov. NEUROPTERA. —Bank, N. A new genus of Myrmeleonide, Dec., 4,— 20 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [ Jan., ’92 Banks, N. Neuropteroid insects. See General Subject—Needham, J. G. Neuroptera in Adirondacks. See General Subject, 211. PLECOPTERA.—Needham, J. G. Plecoptera in Adirondacks. See General Subject, 112. ISOPTERA.—Sjostedt, Y. Monograph of the African Termites. Pls., 62.—Banks, N. Papers from the Hopkins Stanford Galapagos Expedi- tion, 1898-1899, v. Entomological Results (5). Thysanura and Termitide, 140. PHYSOPODA.—Webster, F. M. The Onion Thrips. Journal of the Columbus Horticultural Society, Vol xvi, No. 3, Nov., Igor. HEMIPTERA.—Cockerell, T.D. A. A new Mealy-bug on grass-roots, 4, Dec.—Conradi, Albert F. Toads killed by Squash~Bugs, 68.—Felt, E. P. Scale insects of importance and list of the species in New York State, 112.—Foex, J. The Phylloxera (in Spanish), 58, no. 10.—Hempel, Adolph. A Preliminary Report on some new Brazilian Hemiptera, il, Nov.— Imhof, 0. E..—Anatomy of Cicada, 81, no. 22.—King, G. B. The Coccidz of British North America,* 4, Dec.—Kirkaldy, GW. Notes on the Di- vision Veliiaria (= Subfam. Velidz, Leth. and Sev.), 9, Nov.—Verrill, A.H. The birth of a Cicada figs, 132, Dec.—Webster, F. M. An eight year study of Chinch bug outbreaks in Ohio. Proc. Twenty-second An- nual Meeting of Soc. for Promotion Agric. Sci., Nov., 1gor. TRICHOPTERA.—Betten, C. Trichoptera in Adirondacks. See General Subject, 112.—Zander, Von Enoch. Contribution to the morphology of the male genitalia of Trichoptera, 97. COLEOPTERA.—Aaron, 8. F. The cadelle beetle ( Zenxebrioides mauri- ianicus), 132, Oct.—Davis, ©. A. Insects of Rhode Island (Coleoptera), 1901.—Fall, H. ©. List of the Coleoptera of Southern California, with Notes on Habits and Distribution and Descriptions of New Species,* 03p. —Fall, H.C. A change of name, 4, Dec.—Lewis, G. On New Species of Histeridz,* ll, Nov.—Tournier, G. Leg and antennz regeneration by beetles, and their attendant appearances, 22.—Tutt, J. W. Migration and dispersal of Insects : Coleoptera, Il, Nov. DIPTERA.—Coquillett, D. W. Original descriptions of new Diptera, 112. Escherich, K. Concerning the formation of ‘‘ Keimblatter,’’ in the Mus-’ cidz, 155.—Needham, J. G. Diptera in Adirondacks. See General Sub- ject, 112.—Osten Sacken, C. R. Mosquito swarms responsive to sound, 8, Dec.—Osten Sacken, C.R. The two methods of determining Diptera, 8, Dec.—Sternberg, Geo. M. Transmission of yellow fever by mosquitoes, 154.—Wahl, Von Bruno. Upon the development of the ‘ hypodermalen Imaginalscheiben ’’ in the thorax and abdomen of the larva of Zrist¢adis Latr., 97.—Wasman, 8. J, Termittoxenia, a new wingless Diptera genus from Termite nests. Part II, 97,—Winn, A. FP. Attack of Asilus fly on Colias philodice 4, Dec. LEPIDOPTERA.—Beutenmiller, W. Descriptive Catalogue of the Noc- tuidz found within fifty miles of New York City, 153.—Butler, Arthur G, Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. | 21 On Names Applied to Certain Species of the Pierid Genus Ca/asticta, 9, Nov.—-Clarke, W. T. The Potato Worm in California, Gelechia oper- culella Zell., 152.—Dognin, Paul. Description of New South American Lepidoptera, 55, Nov. 1.—Dyar, H.G. Life Histories of North American Geometridz, xxvii, 5, Dec.—Gibson, A. Life History of Arctia virguncula, 4, Dec.—Gillette, C. P. How to Fight the Codling Moth. Press Bulletin, No. 11, Colorado Agric. Exper. Station, Fort Collins, Apr. 1901.—Grote, A.R. Note on the generic title Burtia, 4, Dec.—Lyman, H. H. A new Gortyna, and notes on the Genus, Dec. 4.—Packerd, A. §. On the larval forms of several exotic Ceratocampid Moths, 5, Dec.—Pagenstecher, A. Lepidoptera Rhopalocera family Libytheidz. Specimen Sheet Genera Insectorum.—Stitz, K. The Genital apparatus of Microlepidoptera. 89a.—Weeks, A. G. Description of seven new butterflies from Bolivia. Proc. of the New England Zool. Club, vol. ii, Nov. 22, 1901.—Weeks, A. G. New diurnal Lepidoptera from South America, 4, Dec. HYMENOPTERA.—Anon. Why it must be dark in the bee-hive, 84, no. 46.—Ashmead, W.H. Description of five new Parasitic Hymenoptera, 112.—Brice, H. W. Bees, Wasps and Bacilli. Some notes, 125.— Cockerell, T. D. A. Species of Brachycistis from S. California. Apoidea.* See General Subject, 4, Dec.—Correspondence. The brains of the bee, 125.— Correspondence. Wasps and their nests. American Bee-Keeping, 125.— Hamlyn-Harris, R. Biology of the honey-bee, 125.—Hamlyn-Harris, R. Biology of the honey-bee ; its development during the Nineteenth Cen- tury, 125.—Harrington, W. H. Note on Bacus, 4, Dec.—MacGillivray. List and two new species of saw flies, 125.—Sladen, F. W. L. Bee-Keeping in America. The Pan-American Expositon at Buffalo, 125. Wheeler, W. M. The Parasitic Origin of Macrcergates among Ants, 3, Nov. The Elements of Insect Anatomy. An Outline for the Use of Students in Entomological Laboratories. By John Henry Comstock, Professor of General Invertebrate Zoology in Cornell University, and Vernon L. Kel- - logg, Professor of Entomology in Leland Stanford, Jr., University. Third Edition, Revised. Comstock Publisbing Co., Ithaca., N. Y., 1901. This is a work of 139 pages and index. The fact that two editions have been exhausted speaks well for the value of the book. The modern terms used for denoting the position of various parts are a decided advance over the former ambiguous terms, and we hope all entomologists will adopt the newer system. The external anatomy of a common locust is given in detail. The cockroach is also used to illustrate the external parts. Corydalis cornuta is used as an example in studying the internal anatomy of aninsect. A valuable feature is the using for study insects that have a wide distribution, or in some caseS species are selected from both the eastern and western parts of the United States. There is an important chapter on insect histology which gives methods of staining and imbedding for sections. The work is evidently the outcome of a 22 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Jan., ’92 ripe experience in teaching this part of anatomy and we can heartily recommend it. More text illustrations would be useful for beginners who take up the work without the aid of a teacher.—H. S. In the December News we noticed an important paper on one of the chief groups of aquatic insects, the Odonata Anisoptera of Illinois. Now a still more extensive article, dealing with these and other fresh-water hexapods, is presented to us in Bulletin 47 of the New York State Mu- seum, under the title ‘‘ Aquatic Insects in the Adirondacks, a study conducted at the Entomologic Field Station, Saranac Inn, N. Y., under the direction of E. P. Felt, State Entomologist,’”’ by James G. Needham and Cornelius Batten. Albany, 1901. Pp. 383-596, 42 text figures, 36 plates, 6 of them colored. : In partial fulfillment of instructions ‘‘To collect and study the habits of aquatic insects, paying special attention to the conditions necessary for the existence of the various species, their relative value as food for fishes, the relations of the forms to each other, and their life histories,” the authors report that they have added extensive and important collec- tions, especially of life-history material, to the State Mnseum at Albany ; made some study of the place of aquatic insects in natural societies by application of qualitative and qnantitative methods (Part II, pp. 400-410) ; gathered a few data on the reproductive capacity of insects (p. 394) and on the food relations of insects and fishes (pp. 395-6). But their print cipal achievement has been the working out, by rearings, with more or less completeness, of the life histories of about one hundred species of aquatic insects, the immature stages of most of which are described in Part III (pp. 410-589), viz., 2 stone-flies (Perlidz, pp. 412-418), 7 may-flies (Ephemeridz, pp. 418-429) representing all the genera found in New York, 62 dragonflies (Odonata Anisoptera, pp. 429-540), 4 Neuroptera (2 Sialidz, 2 Hemerobiidz, pp. 540-561), 4 caddis-flies (Trichoptera, pp. 561-573), 5 Diptera, (pp. 573-582) and 2 beetles. There arekeystoorders . of aquatic insect larve, to genera of nymphs of Ephemerida, to families, subfamilies, genera and species of images and nymphs of Odonata Ani- soptera and Neuroptera, and to families of larva of Trichoptera. In the Odonata one new variety (Gomphus descriplus borealis) and two new genera ( /e/ocordulia for Cordulia uhleri Selys and selysii Ubler, Doro- cordulia for C. libera Selys, lepida Selys and /intneri Hagen), in the Neuroptera two new species (Sisyra umbrata, Climacia dictyona) are founded by Prof. Needham, the characters of both imagos and nymphs or larve being given. Messrs. Macgillivray, Coquillett and Ashmead furnish descriptions of new species of saw-flies (Tenthredinida), Diptera and Hymenoptera, respectively, based on imagos (pp. 584-589); Mr. Betten wrote the chapter on Trichoptera; all the rest of the bulletin is by the senior author, The figures are mostly very good and useful, but either artist or lithographer is inexcusable for the wretched reproduction of the venation on Plate 10, 4 ih ile — es Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 23 As will be seen from the above summary, the largest part of the work deals with the Odonata Anisoptera. This is the only part which the writer is able to discuss, but space forbids more than pointing out these features ; Nymphs representing every genus, excepting Gompheschna and Micra- thyria, and of 62* out of 80 species occurring in New York are described. New characters are used in many instances to define the various groups. Considerable differences exist between the terminology of the larger groups and the keys here used and those employed in the Illinois bul- letin; thus, Macromiinz here apparently corresponds to Synthemiine there. All these innovations must be studied by comparison with mate- rial from other regions and of other groups. Prof. Needham has unquestionably done more for the knowledge of the early stages of the Odonata than any other who has ever paid atten- tion to this subject. May he succeed in a like treatment of the Odonata Zygoptera !—P. P. CALVERT. -— > Note on AraAbDus NIGER STAL.—On September 22d, 1901, while col- lecting in the woods about ten miles south of Buffalo, I came across a little colony of a small black Avadus under the loose bark of a partially rotten log of the white pine. As the species seemed a little different from any Aradus ordinarily found here, I searched the whole log, and took two adults and about half a dozen young in various stages of develop- ment. On reaching home I looked up the identity of my capture, and was surprised to find that the species was Aradus (Quilnus) niger Stal. This species was described by Stal in the Enumeratio Hemipterorum about twenty-five years ago, and, as I could find no mention of its having been observed by later students, I thought it an interesting capture, and made a few notes for future publication ; but on receipt of the October ENTOMOLOGICAL News, I saw that Mr. Otto Heidemann had just pub- lished a notice of this insect in the Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. This paper probably gives all I had intended to say in regard to the species; so I will merely add the present note, be- lieving it may be of interest as extending the known range of the species well to the north of its recorded habitat. It may be added to the list of Aradidz taken about Buffalo, published in the Bulletin of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, Vol. V, p. 181.—E. P. Van DuzeEE. I HAVE to record the capture of Hydrobius tessellatus Zieg\. at Roberts, Chester Co., Pa., on June 19, 1901. I secured one specimen in a rapidly running stream. This interesting beetle, rare at all places, has not before been recorded from this region, so far as I know.—J. CHESTER BRADLEY. * It is but fair to state that 18 of these were previously made known by Hagen and Cabot. 24 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [ Jan., ’92 Aspidiotus sacchari in Java.—This sugar-cane scale insect was de- scribed from Jamaica in 1893. In 1897 (Bull. 6, Tech. Ser., Div. Ent.) I expressed the opinion that that it was introduced from the tropics of the old world, though it has never been found there. I have just received from Dr. L. Zehntner a pamplet entitled De Plantenluizen van het Sui- kerriet op Java.”’ in which is a full description, with beautiful figures, of Aspidotus sp.found on sugar cane on that island. It is with much interest I recognize in this Aspidiotus sacchari, now for the first time reported from the eastern hemisphere. . I may add that the insect described and figured in the same paper as Planchonia sp. is, in reality, a species of Antonina, apparently distinct from the species found on bamboo.—T. D. A. COCKERELL. <2 Doings of Societies. A regular stated meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social was held November 2oth, 1go1, at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia. Twelve members present. Visitors: Mr. Stewardson Brown, of this city, and Mr. E. A. Schwarz, of Washington. The president, Mr. Charles W. Johnson, in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and’ approved. Professor Smith recorded Zenodera sinensis from Elizabeth, N. J., but could not find any egg masses. Mr. Laurent stated that last year all the female Tenodera which he had seen had green wings, but this year he had found a number with the wings shaded brown like those of the males. Dr. Skinner stated that the eggs of Zenodera hatch in June and the young mature in the latter part of September or the early part of October. He also exhibited a butterfly which he had captured in Sapello Canon, New Mexico, he was inclined to consider it only an aberation of Welit@a nubigena. Mr. Seiss exhibited four fiew species of Hemiptera which Mr. Laurent had taken at South Jacksonville during his last trip in Florida. Mr. Daecke exhibited a specimen of an undescribed species of Somatochlora which had been taken July 16th at Dacosta, N. J. This is the second specimen known, the first having been taken by Dr. Calvert in 1892. He also records Syvmpe- trum albifrons taken at Belleplain, N., September 16th, 1901. Previous records were from Massachusetts, Georgia, Missouri, ae, a we Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 25 Texas, Illinois and Indiana. He also exhibited a specimen of Gomphus nevius from Castle Rock, Delaware County, Pa., which has never before been taken in the vicinity of Phila- delphia. Mr. Schwarz spoke of the abundance of dragonflies in Ari- zona around the water which was obtained from artesian wells, and wherever there was a little pool.of water it teemed with insect life. He stated that at the top of the Grand Canon the fauna was boreal and ended abruptly at the brink ; at the bot- tom were large forests anda great deal of vegetation existed and the fauna was tropical. ‘The dragonflies seemed to be the _ only insects flying from the bottom to the top of the canon, which is about forty miles wide and one mile deep. Professor Smith stated that the species which he had re- corded from New Jersey as “fpicauta callosa was Epicauta batesit. Mr. Laurent stated that owing to the fact that the streets and roads in the vicinity of Miami, Florida, were constructed of the white coral formation that underlies this part of Florida, if was very trying on the eyes when the sun shines, and to get relief he generally wore smoked glasses while travelling on the roads. He exhibited a large series of photographs which he had taken around Miami, and showed the wood from which he had raised specimens of Lagochirus aranetformis Linn., a rare Cerambycid. Mr. Schwarz said he thought longicorns laid their eggs singly, but recently received them in large clusters. He also stated that in Arizona a party made a collection of micro-lepi- doptera, and, not having the necessary small pins, they sub- stituted the spines of a cactus which was growing in the vicin- ity, he thought they might turn out to be better than insect pins, because they do not corrode. Mr. Johnson exhibited specimens of Afocephalus pergandet, the fly found in the ant’s nest, and mentioned at the last meet- ing. The ant proved to be Camponotus ferruginea. A resolution was passed and seconded to hold the minutes over for publication until they had been read at the next meet- ing, for further correction. Passed. Mr. Wenzel moved that 26 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Jan., ’92 a vote of thanks be given to the secretary for the able manner in which he entertained the members of the social at the = meeting. Passed.—Wm. R. RErNnick, Secretary. A meeting of the Entomological Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was held November 2tst, Mr. Philip Laurent, Director, in the chair. Fifteen members and associates were present. Mr. Herman Horing presented a collection of blown ae: Mrs. Chas. Schaffer a small collection of insects from Glacier, B. C., and Mr. Lancaster Thomas a number of insects from Tennessee and North Carolina. Dr. Philip P. Calvert exhibited the dragonflies collected by Dr. Skinner in Sapello Canon, New Mexico. ‘The species are mostly of wide distribution. estes disjunctus extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific. xallagma calverti is also rather widely distributed. /schnura verticailis is a common eastern species. schna clepsydra is a circumpolar species and New Mexico is the southernmost place from from which it has been recorded. £schna multicolor is a common western species. There was a species of Avgia which is probably new. Mr. Seiss said he had been presented with a specimen of Anasa armigera which had an abnormal, peculiarly spiked antenne, but in other respects the specimen was normal. Mr. Viereck showed specimens exhibiting remarkable resem- blance between some Braconids and certain Hemiptera from British Guiana. Mr. Huntington remarked that the specimen of Sphyrace- phala brevicornis exhibited at the last meeting came from Ithaca, New York, a locality with no skunk cabbage near by. It usually occurs about this plant. Mr. Laurent exhibited alcoholic specimens of the early stages of Tenodera sinensis and also some spread specimens of the adults. . Dr. Calvert spoke of the classification of the smaller dragon- flies. He thought that they should be arranged in families according to their evolutionary development. Ca/lopterya rep- resents the oldest type and the Agrions probably come next. The venation was considered the best guide for this purpose. Se a ee a at. Wai teen Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 27 The venation in the legions proposed by Dr. Selys was ex- plained and illustrated. The speaker also called attention to the wings of the nymph of Zenodera sinensis, which he com- pared to those of an Odonat, and pointed out the differences. Carl W. Fenninger, George M. Greene and Dr. W. M. Van Atter were elected associates of the section. HENRY SKINNER, Xecorder. The nineteenth regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court St., Boston, on the evening of September 20, 1901. President Newcomb presided, and sixteen persons were present. Mr. Harry Mitchell was unanimously elected to membership. Mr. Newcomb entertained the club with an account of the discovery and capture of Chionobas katahdin n. sp. in June last, and later exhibited some interesting portions of the col- ection of Lepidoptera made by the late A. F. Chatfield. On behalf of Mr. A. H. Clark, Mr. Newcomb reported the occurrence of Papilio cresphontes in Newtonville, Mass. , Septem- ber 13th. Mr. Low exhibited a fine specimen of Anartia jatrophe cap- tured on Atlantic Ave., Boston, near the fruit wharves, June 29th. The twentieth regular meeting was held on the evening of October 18, 1901. President Newcomb presided, and nineteen persons were present. Messrs. Oliver B. Coe and C. L. Schwartz were unanimously elected to membership. It was voted that hereafter the regular meetings should be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Butterflies of the genus Avgynnis were exhibited and dis- cussed by various members. Mr. R. W. Denton called atten- tion to the fact that the males in this genus are usually dis- tinguished by the fringe of long hairs close to the subcostal vein of the hind wing. Mr. Kirkland spoke of finding the English scale insect, Asterodiaspis quercicola, on imported English golden oaks in the Middlesex fells. It appears to be spreading to the native 28 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. vo Exar, , £93 white oaks. It is very difficult to kill, the ordinary contact insecticides, such as whale-oil soap, kerosene emulsion, etc., having little effect. There is reason to hope, however, that it will not multiply to an injurious extent, since it is accom- panied by its natural check, a minute hymenopterous insect, which was probably introduced at the same time. Mr. Kirk- land showed photographs of the scales on the twigs. The same speaker also showed an interesting hermaphrodite speci- men of Ocneria dispar, the left half having the characteristic markings of the light 9, the right half those of the dark ¢. Mr. A. H. Clark gave an interesting account of some of his adventures on a recent collecting trip in Venezuela. These notes are taken from the records of Mr. A. P. Hall, secretary pro tem. The twenty-first regular meeting was held on the evening of October 12th. President Newcomb presided, and fourteen per- sons were present. Mr. F. S. css was unanimously elected to membership. Exhibits of butterflies of the genera J/e/it@a and Phyciodes were made by various members. Mr. W. L. W. Field exhibited two specimens of Chionobas katahdin which were captured by Mr. M. L. Fernald, of the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University, in the course of his botanical exploration of the mountain in 1900. Mr. Morse discussed the use of blocks of standard sizes in the arrangement of museum collections, and Mr. Clark con- cluded his account of his South American experiences. W. LL. W. Frevp, Secretary. Minutes of meeting of the Brooklyn Entomological Society held at the residence of Mr. George Franck, 1040 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. December 6, 1900.— Twenty-two persons present. President John B. Smith in the chair. Mr. Gustav Beyer was rein- stated asa member. ‘Thirteen new members were elected. Mr. Wasmuth exhibited a fine aberration of P. philenor, the nearly matured larva of which had been captured by him Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS, 29 in front of his residence in Brooklyn, and which emerged about September 15th last. On both the upper and under sides of the wings there appeared a deep border of sagittate or sub- guadrate indentations caused by the invasion of the interior by the white marginal lunules to such an extent as to entirely or nearly comprehend the submarginal white spots, with more or less diffusion, particularly at the apex. Mr. Wasmuth stated that there was nothing in the appearance of the larva nor its subsequent treatment, so far as he was aware, to cause the deviation. It bears the same relation to phzlenor that calver- leyi does to asterias. Mr. Wasmuth also exhibited a nearly full-grown larva of P. astertas which he had taken during the present month feeding on parsley, and which, favored by the absence of snow, had survived the frosts. ’ Mr. Franck exhibited some light and dark forms, with in- tergrades of Halisidota cinctipes and edwardsit from Vera Cruz, Mexico, and Colorado, and claimed that these species should be considered identical. January 3, r90r.—Tweniy-six persons present. President Smith in the chair. Prof. Frank F. Harding was elected a member. Paper by Mr. E. L. Graef, on the history of the several associations which had finally resulted in the organization of the Brooklyn Entomological Society, together with some facts relating to the efforts of the society to promote the purposes of its organization. At first it was particularly difficult to obtain identification of species in the Lepidoptera, because so many were undescribed, and his friends and himself were several times greatly disgusted on discovering that some of the ento- , mological wiseacres to whom they applied for aid made a prac- tice of manufacturing names ad /ibitum without regard to existing nomenclature. Paper by Prof. Smith, upon the Development and Spread ot Entomology in Recent Years, showing that this branch of science has kept pace with the general progress which has made the nineteenth century unparalleled in history. This was particularly in the growth and general diffusion of ento- mological learning and literature, the improvement in system- 30 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. {Jan., ’92 atic investigation and the establishment of experiment stations. The demand for skilled entomologists was for a time greater than the supply, and the enormous increase in the number of well-identified and more or less extensive collections both public and private made the work of professional and amateur much easier. February 7, 1901.—'Twenty persons present. President Smith in the chair. Messrs. W. D. Kearfoot and F. E. Wat- son were elected members. Letter from Prof. F. G. Schaupp, a former member of the " society, relating the collecting experiences of his boyhood days. in Germany, and the nomenclature adopted by himself and his companions to distinguish some of the familiar forms. Paper by Mr. Geo. Franck upon collecting Casocala and and Argynnis diana at Evansville, S. Ind. Despite a brief but violent storm which ditched his horse and wagon, scattering his implements and thoroughly drenching him, he captured in a piece of virgin forest, in a few hours, hundreds of speci- mens of Catocala embracing 38 species, many of them rare, with fine variations. Near the same locality, on the following day, he took 20 9 Argynnis diana. ‘They were readily taken, being sluggish in flight and not easily disturbed. Mr. Jacob Doll recalled his finding Catocale so numerous at Bayonne, N. J., that in a short time he took 187 specimens, 5 of which were marmorata, and including in all 27 species. Also a similar instance in Arizona, where hundreds of speci- mens clustered on sugar upon 5 or 6 trees, but including only two species, verriliana and chelidonia, In none of the instances above related were any of the insects to be seen upon the fol- lowing day, and in subsequent years they were found but rarely in these localities. Dr. Meeske related his finding these insects fairly plentiful in one piece of woods in Cypress Hills, lL. I., upon one day, their total absence the next, and his subsequent discovery of them in a wood at some little distance. Mr. Weeks suggested that these disappearances might be explained in one case by the fact that these insects are strong and rapid in flight, and probably migrate from place to place, a ae ee ee en ee a re Saal EU? Pts ~ -Jan., ’92] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS, 31 and in the other that an inordinate multiplication of any one species almost invariably creates a corresponding ‘in- crease of its parasitic foes, which not only check any surplus production, but may render any species unusually rare for a number of years. Allowances must also be made for climatic influences, and probably not one season in ten was wholly favorable to insect life. Prof. Smith displayed some Sco/yécds, including specimens of Dendroctonus n. sp., T. Calligraphus and cacographus, Gnatho- trichus materarius and Crypturgus alutaceus, taken in or under pine bark at Lahaway, N. J., on November 21, 1900, also por- tions of the burrowed bark showing that it was possible to identify the species by the larval galleries. Whenever a pitch patch appeared on the exterior, Dendroctonus in the last three stages would generally be found. Gunathotrichus materarius did not tunnel in the bark, but made deep and intricate galle- ries in the wood. | Mr, Franck exhibited a fine series of Callimonpha lecontei and confusa showing gradations which seemed to prove beyond question the identity of the species. March 7, 1901.—’Twenty-five persons present. President Smith in the chair. Mrs. Annie Trumbull Slosson was rein- stated as a member, and Dr. R. Ellsworth Call and Mr. John Frederick Steinbrecher were elected members. Mr. Wm. Beutenmuller, President of the New York Ento- mological Society, exhibited some interesting colored lantern slides of local lepidoptera with larvee photographed in natural positions upon their respective food plants. Discussion appro- bative of this method by Messrs. Call, Smith, Frank and Weeks.—ARCHIBALD C. WEEKS, Recording Secretary. The regular quarterly meeting of the California Entomo- logical Club was held on the evening of November 15, 1901, at the residence of the President, Chas. Fuchs, 212 Kearney St., the members being his guests. The meeting was called to order at 8 o’clock by President Fuchs. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.. The reading of Prof. H. C. Fall’s paper on the Coleoptera 32 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. {Jan., ’92 of Southern California then followed. It was discussed by © Messrs. Letcher, Ehrhorn, Grundel, Fuchs and Blaisdell. It was agreed that an interfaunal line should be decided upon, separating Northern and Central California. The mi- gration of insects was discussed by Messrs. Letcher and Ehr- horn in particular. It was finally agreed that each member of the club should consider himself a member of a committee to look up and report on the distribution of insects, especially the order in which he is interested, for the purpose of correlating such distribution with certain geographical boundaries, as may be best for on interfaunal line, and to report at the next meeting of the club. Mr. Letcher then presented the following resolution, which was read and unanimously accepted : Resolved: That the California Entomological Club recog- nizes the value of Prof. H. C. Fall’s contribution to our knowledge of the Coleoptera of California, and that, on behalf of the entomologists of the State, our thanks for his work are extended. Dr. Blaisdell then read a paper on the Frons in Bembidium, with descriptions of five new species from California. F. E. Clark exhibited a block of Hymenoptera and Diptera collected about Napa, Cal.; Edward Ehrhorn, three large pho- tographs of Exotic Scarabeeidee ; Dr. Blaisdell, ink drawings of Bembidium inequale, littorale and punctatostriatum, of the larva and pupa of Cicindela r2-guttata, pupa of Fleodes clari- cornis and mouth parts of Platynus brunneomarginatus ; Mr. Fuchs, two boxes of Scarabeeidee ; Mr. Nunenmacher, a box of native and exotic Coccinellidee, and Mr. Grundel a specimen of Lycena sonorensis collected near Alma, Santa Clara County, California. Then followed a debate by Messrs. Letcher and Ehrhorn on the effect of altitude on the variation of species. Eleven members and three visitors present. Seven new members were elected. Social discourse. Adjournment. F. KE. BLAISDELL, M.D., Secretary. Ent. News, Vol. XIII. Plow. NAVA ALI), AN ( We Y db iui SAPERDA (JOUTEL). ~ ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION — ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. VoL. XITI. FEBRUARY, 1902. NOwi as CONTENTS: phus (Odonata) related to G. fra- Joutel—New Species of Saperda....... 33 Murillo—The Eumezeus Debora......... 35 CETUS. «sc cobs Kebdeeanae aeeed Gees < 47 Fox—Letters from Thomas Say to John Ashmead—A New Bumble Bee from F, Melsheimer, 1816-1825.—X, XI. 38 | Colorados.cc aden epaedacnes’ oceines 50 King—Some New Coccidez..........-- 41 | Dod—Pests and Grease......+-.++++++- 50 Lidgett—Aspidiotus Hederae in Aus- Editorial ... acs ay See daa eecmuias en vcs 54 TOS re ae Ay ne ee 43 | Entomological Literature...........++. 55 Photographs of Entomologists........ 45 | Notes and NewS...,..-cccccoccscereces 59 Williamson—A New Species of Gom- Doings of Societies.......-.-e+eeeeeees 60 A New Species of Saperda. By Louis H. JOUrTEL. On a recent visit to Philadelphia to examine and study the material in the collections of the late Dr. G. H. Horn and the American Entomological Society, for a forthcoming paper on the genus Saferda by Dr. E. P. Felt and myself, I found in the collection of Dr. Horn several females of an undescribed species having characters of both calcasata and mutica, but specifically distinct from either. The specimens in the Horn collection were isolated by Dr. Horn who evidently considered them as different. Since then I have received material from the National Mu- seum, Washington, D. C., and found in it a fresh male of the same species. ‘ I take pleasure in naming it in memory of Dr. Horn. Saperda hornii, sp. nov. Black ; shining, entirely covered with a dense layer of light yellowish gray hair lighter beneath and diversified above with irregular blotches ‘Lp and streaks of dark yellow, arranged on the elytra in broken and irregular _ longitudinal lines ; the line nearest the outer margin and just below the 2 34 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2. humeral angle unbroken, except by the punctures, and continuing nearly to the tip. Elytron obliquely narrowed at apex. Thorax cylindrical with a longitudinal stripe of dark yellow hair on each side and on top, under- — side yellow. In the male the thorax is very long, being about one-third longer than wide; in the female as long as wide. Scutellum yellow. Entire insect covered by rather large and deep glabrous punctures slightly smaller beneath ; they are much larger than those of muzica and only about one-half as numerous. Head; hairs yellow, changing to gray at the lab- rum. Legs and underside of body light yellowish gray, with glabrous punctures ; antennz annulate except the first joint, which is entirely covered with light gray hairs, and is moderate in thickness, not being enlarged as in od/igua and mutica, rest of antennz quite robust with basil two-thirds of each joint covered with light gray hair, remainder black. The pygidium of female has a deep longitudinal depression along the median line, dividing it into two lobes, tip.also bilobed. Eyes nearly divided. Size, j'16mm. 2 20mm. Types, one female (Calif.) collection Dr. Horn. One alem | (Yosemite, Calif.), collection Coquillett, National Museum. Male and female concolorous, This insect can be readily separated from mutica by the bi- lobed last dorsal segment (Figs. 2 and 3), which in mattca is very convex (Figs. 2a and 3a) and, therefore, highest in the middie ; also by the first joint of the antennee being gray and moderate in thickness, while in mztica the joint is swollen and black, therest of the antennze in mwfica is also thinner and shorter (Figs 4 and 4a). ‘The eyes are much more divided than in mutica (Figs. 1 and 1a) ; the thorax is about as wide in front as back, but in muzica the front is narrowed (Figs. 5 and 5¢@). It is very desirable for the monograph on Saperda by Dr. Felt and myself mentioned above, that we see more material in the genus from all parts of the West, and all material sent me for study will be returned. EXPLANATION OF FIGS. Fig. 1. Eye of hornii, showing degree of divison compared with Fig. 1a, eye of mutica, Fig. 2 and 2a, Transverse section of last dorsal segments of hornii and mutica at dotted line shown in Fig. 3 and 3a. Fig. 4. Antenne of hornii,; Fig. 4a. Of mutica. Fig. 5. Head and thorax of hornii; Fig. 5a. Of mutica, All figures greatly enlarged. ee Feb., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 35 The Eumaeus Debora. By Pror. Luis MuriL1o, Jalapa, Mexico. The beautiful Mexican Lepidopteron, known here under the name of Guinea butterfly, visits us nearly every season even in winter, always in the afternoon and never in the morning. Its flying is apparently very slow and it seems not to rest on any plant. But if in our garden there is a Dioon edule, or Macroza- mia, or the graceful and worthy Japanese specimen called Cycas revoluta, then it hastens its flying around a plant until it sits on the reverse of its tender leaves. The cycads to which the mentioned vegetable belongs are very interesting plants. They form a link between the mono- cotyledones and the dicotyledones. ‘They are like conifers, and they are considered by some botanists as a subdivision of the same family, but their features are so clear that there is no doubt but that the Gymnosperma class can be divided into three families—Cycadea, Conifere and Gnetee. The flora prior to ours exhibited giantlike specimens of Cycadea, as testified by the 250 species of fossils that have already been classified. They appear in the pit-coal terrane represented by the Neggerathia and the Pterophyllum, but they are yet rare in the beginning of the Trias. At the end of the Triassic epoch they are plentiful; however, in the middle of the Jurassic period is when they reach their largest development. Once these have been classified : in the Rhzetic about fifteen species, in the Lias seventeen, in the Oolite sixty-three, in the Superior Jurassic sixteen, in the Wealdian thirty ; then they diminish sensibly in the Cretaceous, and increase as we ascend in the Tertiary layers. At.present this family has been reduced, and its representatives live preferably in tropical climates. Perhaps the Aumeus debora guest of the actual Cycadea is one of the most ancient Lepidoptera. Now I just remark that in the same way these plants have a great vitality, for if a trunk of one of them is got without leaves and roots, and left abandoned for one year, it is not a _ long time before it is covered with tufts of leaves, and in a few years the plant recovers its ancient vigor. So the EAumeus 36 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2 debora is shown to have great vitality, for if it is kept in a dark box some hours after being born, it can remain even for twenty- six days without taking any food, and, if left free at the end of this time, flies swiftly without showing any exhaustion. I do not know any Lepidoptera that can bear so many days of cap- tivity and abstinence. Is there any relation between the vitality of the insect and the vegetable it feeds on? I do not know it. When the female of the Zumeus debora has already chosen the tender leaf of a Cycad, it lays, one by one, on the under side of one of the most tender small leaves about 50 or 60 spherical eggs, with half-millimetre diameters, of white color, covered by a resistant skin and invested by a sticky substance that makes them adhere to the surface of the leaf. If time is propitious—I mean if days are warm—after a while and by sunlight action the shells are broken, and some small worms of reddish color appear, which begin to gnaw the tender part of the leaf nearest them. Thirty or forty days after, the caterpillars have reached their full development. The cater- pillar presents an elongated body, half-cylindrical, with the flat part toward the extremities, 20 millimetres long by 5 in di- ameter, divided transversely by nine red bands that are white- striped on their superior part. All the skin is full of short and sparse hairs. ‘The caterpillar has sixteen legs disposed in pairs, being the three forelegs, real ones and the others false. The first three segments of the caterpillar’s body present greater consistence than the others. ‘The real legs are the ones which the animal will conserve at last. The false legs are short and fleshy processes which in their apex contain a cavity that, acting as an air-tight cell, assists the animal admirably with its locomotion movements. It has a dark-gray head and is endowed with great mobility ; eyes are small and simple. The mouth is provided with powerful jaws with which it cuts the strong leaves of the plant it lives on, ‘The caterpillar undergoes during life even three changes, and, to leave its old tegument, remains inactive without taking any food until two or three days. At the end of forty-five days the caterpillar loses its bright- ness of color and associates with its neighbors to seek for the Feb., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 37 reverse of a hard and strong leaf, that can keep it from the rains and its enemies, which are chiefly the birds. Having chosen the spot, they lay a long silk net, made by themselves. This being finished, they each choose a place side by side and remain very quiet, without taking food, about two days, and the third day they are suspended vertically from the extremity of the abdomen, and then, by means of the belt which they make with very fine threads, become suspended horizontally. Once the insect is in this position, it removes its caterpillar garment and begins its chrysalis life. "The chrysalis is about 18 millimetres in size, of a dark-red color, black-spotted. Two or three months, according to the time of the year, the Awmeus debora remains in a chrysalis state, and when this time is up, on a warm morning, between nine and ten, it breaks the antero-superior part of the cover in which it was closed, and the butterfly comes out in such a state of weakness that it can hardly stand. At this moment the colors of the butterflies are opaque and the wings are folded against the body. The animal gets a very bright aspect by the action of the sunbeams, spreads its wings and commences -to fly slowly. Two hours after, it enjoys full movements, expelling through the anus a yellowish liquid of a particular odor, and rushes into the world of adventures. The male, after accomplishing the copulations, flies about for a time, and the female, once fecundated, hunts anxiously for a Cycad to deposit its eggs in, dying some hours after. The Eumeus debora, in its perfect state, isa Lepidopteron, 30 millimetres long, with its four round wings of velvet aspect, bright black color, full of numerous and symmetrical golden spots, on its inferior side, and blue and green, with metallic reflections, on the superior part. The posterior borders of the wings are fringed with a very fine white flounce that takes a tint intensely black on the abdominal region. ‘This is also of a very black color and is covered with thin filiform scales. The thorax shows on the back, a blue spot, with golden re- flections. The head shows two great compound eyes bordered by a circle of white, and small scales and two soft and flexible antennee, ‘The palpi (lips) are prominent, 38 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. _ [Feb., ’o2 The Eumeus debora in its perfect state, feeds on sticky sub- stances which flow from the trunks, leaves and fruits of the Cycadea. Letters from Thomas Say to John F. Melsheimer, 18{6-1825.—X, XI. Philad? April 26t8 1823 My Dear Sir ! j I duly received y‘ excellent letter & more recently the valu- able box of insects you were so good as tosend me. I beg you — to accept my most sincere and hearty thanks for them, as well as for the excellent remarks with which they were accompanied. Most interesting as they truly are, I have to regret to say that I have not yet had leisure to examine them as closely & atten- tively as I wish to do. My time has recently been fully occu- pied with preparations for another western Exped" under the orders of the Secretary of War, for the exploration of the St. Peter’s river & the 49° of lattitude. We expect to depart on that service on tuesday next, & if our estimate of distance & time is accurate, we shall return here next autumn, if no unfore- seen casualty occurs. I am sorry that our correspondence which is so interesting to me, is thus so much & so frequently inter- rupted, but we must endeavour, by & by, to compensate for the hiatus by longer and more frequent letters. I have begun to publish pretty largely on insects, & shall endeavour to send you the commencement of a paper on the Carabii, now print- ing for our Philosophical Transactions ; you will observe that I have taken the liberty to mention your name not unfrequently in that paper as well as elsewhere, as in duty bound as well as inclination & justice. I have also quoted your catalogue for every species that I could identify, that is, for every species you or your father sent me. I have also appropriated Mss. enough to supply our Journal during my absence, this little work I have directed to be regularly sent to you. It will afford me great pleasure to learn that these several essays interest you, In the mean time I remain as ever truly & affectionately your triend Thomas Say Feb., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 39 Philad? Novembt 30 1823. My Dear friend ! In my last letter I informed you of the reception of the very valuable box of insects with which you favoured me, & stated at the same time that my haste of preparation for another journey through the wilderness prevented my making any re- marks at that time upon the interesting individuals it contains. I am happy to say that this journey has been successfully per- formed, & we have all returned to our families & friends. Our rout was as follows, viz. We departed from this place & arrived at Wheeling by way of the great national road ; thence to Co- lumbus, Fort Wayne, & Chicago at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan ; making another outfit at that place, we struck across the country by rout till then untravelled excepting by Indians & their associates to Prairie des Chiens on the Missis- sippi. We then ascended the Mississippi to the Falls of St. - Anthony, thence along the St. Peters to its source ; thence di- rectly north, by way of Sioux river & Red river to Pembinaw, a settlement formed by Lord Selkirk ; there we established the north boundary line of the United States & took possession of that part of the country with the customary military ceremonies. We then descended the river into the British territories, passed through the lower portion of Lake Winnepec, through the Lake of the woods which is thickly studded with charming islands, through Rainy lake & Dog river to Lake Superior. Within about fifty miles of this lake the whole river is precipitated over a ledge of rock into a rocky chasm to the depth of 130 feet, the concussion of the water is terrific & causes a very sensible trembling of the earth around. We were under the necessity of crossing Lake Superior from West to East in an open flat bottomed batteau during the equinoctial storm. ‘This we accomplished in fifteen days. We then went to Mackinaw, then passed through Lakes Huron & Erie, & visited the falls of Niagara; at the Genesee river we entered Clinton’s grand Canal & after a voyage through it of the most agreeable kind, at the rate of four miles an hour night & day, we arrived at Albany. : ; On this extensive round we suffered but little for want of 40 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2 food, & our dangers from Indian hostility were far less than those of our former expedition. We passed over that immense country in six months so that you will be well aware that we had not much leisure to make very abundant collections ; never- theless I obtained some insects that are of some interest. You will observe by the number of the Journal that I now send, my commencement to describe our Coleopterous insects. This paper is to include such as were obtained during our ex- pedition to the Rocky mountains. It will be succeeded by a description of the insects of this country generally. You will observe that I have carefully quoted your ‘‘ Catalogue’’ for all such species as I have been favoured with from you & from your father. I hope to send you soon an extensive paper on the families of Carabus, Dytiscus & Gyrinus; it is already printed off. Also a paper on the Hymenoptera, & another on the Neuroptera which I have had published and of which I expect soon to have some extra copies. Whatever I publish shall be submitted to your inspection & I beg in return your candid opinion and usual critical observations upon them. I have the ambition to do as much as possible & to perform my work as well as I can, I must therefore task the acumen of my friend to correct my errors when he perceives them, & to teach me to do better when he perceives the way open to amendment. “ * * ce * * * 2 * I remain truly & cordially — your friend & Obdt Servt Thomas Say {[Norr.—In a footnote appended to the first of these letters, F. E. Melsheimer is said to have probably represented the third generation of the family in America. I now learn that he was the brother of J. F. Melsheimer. This last letter brings this series to a close, as the following two or three letters, dated 1824-25, are not thought of sufficient general interest to justify their publication here.—W. J. F.] os —_ Mr. S. H. Hamitton of the Academy of Natural Sciences, of Philadel- phia, is about to visit Cuba on a collecting trip. He will be pleased to hear from any one wishing Cuban insects, His address will be Santiago, care of “ General Delivery,’’ Feb., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 41 Some New Coccidae. By Gro. B. K1nc, Lawrence, Mass. To-day, April 11th, I have just received a very pretty and distinct ant-nest species of coccid from Prof. Cockerell, for which he suggests the name Ripersia fimbriatula, giving also some descriptive names. Ripersia fimbriatula n. sp. Ckll and King. 2.—Small, oval, 1% mm. long, 1 broad, of a light yellow color, with a marginal fringe of cottony filaments and the entire body coated with white powder. Placed in alcohol, they are Ilght, delicate yellow tinged with green. Boiled in caustic potash, they turn to a bright red-brown color. The internal juice being removed, the derm is colorless ; mouth- parts, antenne and legs light yellow. Antenna six jointed, with the sixth longest, then three. One | two next and equal. Five is a little longer than four, which is the shortest. Formula, 63(12)54. Measure- ments of the several joints: (1) 40, (2) 40, (3) 56, (4) 20, (5) 32, (6) 76. All of the joints have short, thin hairs, those on the sixth being somewhat longest. Legs stout, quite bristly ; middle leg, coxa 48 long. Femur, with trochanter, 160 ; tibia, 88; tarsus, 76; claw 20, broad; coxa, 100; trochanter, 60; tibia, 36; tarsus, 28. Claw thin, sharp, not much curved. Digitules of tarsus and claw minute, indistinct, with small knobbed ends. Anal ring normal, with the usual six but thin bristles. Caudal tubercles small, with one short hair. Hab.—Las Vegas, New Mexico, April 7, 1901, in nest of Lasius americana Em. under rocks; collected by Mrs. Wil- matte P. Cockerell. Also found last year at Santa Fe, N. M., by Mr. T. D. A. Cockerell, but the material too scanty for description. ‘This species is quite different from a yellow spe- cies found in ant nests in Massachusetts, Ripersia flaveola Ckll., which has practically seven jointed antennze and is larger, although we find some individuals with only six joints, measuring as follows: joint (1) 40, (2) 44, (3) 44, (4) 36, (5) 28, (6) 72. FR. fimbriatula seems to be nearer to a species with six jointed antennz, which was mixed with a lot of coccids from ants’ nests in Massachusetts found by me and described by Prof. Cockerell in Can. Entom., 1896, p. 223, as R. /asié, the latter having jointed antennze. I propose to call this six jointed form, which is certainly distinct, Ripersia candidata King. Although the antennal formula of this species is nearly the same as that of Ripersia fimbriatula, the respective 42 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. | [Feb., ’o2 lengths of the joints are very different, as will be seen from the following measurements: joint (1) 32, (2) 28, (3) 40, (4) 16, (5) 20, (6) 68. Formula 631254. ‘The antennz are also very much smaller and, in fact, the smallest of our American species. Prof. Cockerell remarks that in its marginal fringe of cottony filaments 2. fimbriatula resembles the New Zealand R. formicicola Maskell. Ripersia cockerellae n. sp. 9 .—Red-brown, oval, 2 mm. long, 1% broad, with two caeidek cottony filaments. The insect is covered with a thin coating of white powder, which gives it the appearance of being a light pink color when alive. After being put in alcohol it soon turns to a cinnamon brown and quite translucent. Boiled in caustic potash, they turn to a dark claret color. . Mounted specimens colorless. [Iegs, antennz and mouth-parts ochre- ous. Mentum elongate, dimerous, thickly beset with short, fine hairs. Antennz seven jointed, short, not stout. Joint seven is longest, then one, two and four next and equal, then six, which is very little larger than 5. Joint three is the shortest. Formula: 71(24)653. All of the joints have several short hairs. Measurements of the antennal joints: (1) 40, (2) 36, (3) 24, (4) 36, (5) 28, (6) 32, (7) 64. ’ Front leg ordinary, with the coxa 96 long. Femur, with trochanter, 180 ; tibia, 132 ; tarsus, 72; the width of coxa, 84; trochanter, 64; tibia, 28; tarsus, 28. The claw is 28 long and decidedly thinner than in any of the genus known to me. As to the digitules df the tarsus and claw, I was unable to find these. If these are present in this species they must be very minute indeed. Anal ring normal, with the usual six hairs and not very long or stout. Caudal tubercles with one not very long bristle and two short spear-shaped spines and several short, thin hairs. Ffab.—In nest of Lasius americanus Em., at Beulah, Sapello Canon, New Mexico. Altitude, 8000 feet. This is the high- est altitude where a mealy bug has been known to live. Found by Mrs. and Prof. Cockerell, and named’ after Mrs. Cockerell, who was the first lady to write to me on a biological subject. The species is easily known from &. kingit Ckll., to which it is most allied, by its antennze of seven joints, with the third shortest ; by the leg, which has the tibia and tarsus much shorter and both equal in width; the very thin, sharp claw, the central loop being much thinner and shorter and the mentum well covered with short, fine hairs. Phenacoccus simplex n. sp. Q.—Oval in shape, 3 mm. long, 2 broad, of a reddish-brown color, ON — —— | Se Feb., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 43 Body thinly covered with a white secretion. Segmentation distinct. Boiled in KOH, cleared and mounted in balsam, practically colorless except around the area of the grouped spines, which is tinged with yel- lowish-brown. ‘These groups are variable in size and the spines are conical in shape, short, stout and placed close together. The dorsum is quite thickly beset with short conical spines and thin, not at all long, hairs. These not uniform in length. Legs, mouth-parts and antenne yellowish-brown. Legs long and stout, quite hairy. Middle leg coxa 320 long ; femur, with trochanter, 560; tibia, 500; tarsus, 200; claw, 60. Antenna nine jointed, measuring as follows in length: (1) 120, (2) 120, (3) 140, (4) 76, (5) 80, (6) 88, (7) 80, (8) 92, (9) 140. Formula: (39) (12) 86 (57) 4. All the joints have short, thin hairs. Segments well marked by suture. Mentum large, apical half with several long hairs. FTab.—Lone Pine, California, on Atriplex. Collector un- known. Sent to Prof. Cockerell, who turned it over to me. Superficially it looks very much like a Dactylopius. On the same plant were some Cerop/astes, probably C. trregudaris Ckll. new to California. ae ~<0> Aspidiotus Hederae in Australia. By JAMES LIDGETT. In September, 1899, I forwarded some species of Coccidze collected in Victoria to Dr. L. O. Howard, including a species of Asfpidiotus in situ, which was quite unknown to me and distinct from any of our Australian species. This material was subsequently handed over to Mr. C. L. Marlatt to work up, and recently I received from that gentleman a communica- tion, in which he recognized the insect as Aspidiotus hedere Vallot. This is the first time 4. hedere has been discovered in the Australian region, and is, therefore, another illustration of how civilization is scattering over the earth’s surface many _ kinds of insects. I have not yet been able to ascertain the name of the host plant, which is an exotic tree resembling American ash. It was planted fourteen years ago from Mel- bourne nursery stock. The trunk, branches and leaves were infested, the ¢ scales being confined to the latter. By way of illustrating how scale insects may be—and, in- deed, often are—disseminated, it may here be remarked that 44 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2 the tree referred to above is growing quite close to a butter factory, and I myself have often seen drivers of milk carts cutting switches therefrom to use instead of a whip, and on the return journey cutting off the twigs and leaves, leaving them scattered along the road, the switch, no doubt, ultimately teaching the homestead. The range of distribution of hedere is evidently extending. Mr. G. B. King reports it from Bermuda (Psyche, p. 350, “April, 1899) on Cycas revoluta, and says it is a very common scale throughout the United States, and in his ‘‘ Contribu- tions to the Knowledge of Massachusetts Coccidz,’’ III, it is stated to be ‘‘a very common pest in all greenhouses at Law- rence.’? Now that it has established itself In Australia, it will be interesting to compare it minutely with Aspidiotus car- podeti of Maskell, a New Zealand species infesting Carpodetus serratus and Vitex littoralis, and which Professor T. D. A. Cockerell has put down as a synonym of hedere. But I can- not quite follow Prof. Cockerell. In January, 1899, in the ‘* First Supplement to the Check-List of the Coccidz,”’ Asp. carpodeti is one of 23 synonyms of hedere ; yet in May of the same year the same author, in ‘‘ The Industrialist,’’ identifies a species from Oregon as Asp. hedere var. carpodeti, Mask.., on oleander and pandelon. Quite recently I had an opportunity of examining the type of Maskell’s A. carpodeti, and compared it with specimens of A. hedere as determined by Mr. C. L. Marlatt. I am now quite satisfied that carpodeti is a very distinct species, with four lobes, median pair unusually large, second pair very simi- lar to nerii, Four groups of spinnarets or ventral glands, cephalolaterals 4 to 6 orifices, caudolaterals 8 to 12. 9 pupa- rium convex, brown in color; exuvize central, quite blackish. Maskell says that some specimens are slightly elongated. Average diameter 1.75 mm. ¢ puparium narrower, parrell- sided, brownish in'color. Average length 1.58 mm. Adult % of normal form. Antenna of ten joints, the fifth, seventh, eighth and ninth longest. Abdominal spike excessively long, at its base a large tubercle. The very prominent median lobes are distinctly unlike the abdominal extremity of hedera, Feb., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 45 Q puparium of hedere is convex, circular, grayish-brown in color. Exuvice yellow, central or nearly so. Adult 9° with six large and very distinct lobes, which alone clearly separates hedere from carpodeti. : I am very sorry that any confusion should have arisen as to the validity of Maskell’s species, and I would take this oppor- tunity of protesting against the practice of invalidating an- other author’s species unless really warranted, more particu- larly so when the author of that species is dead. ‘The practice is becoming intolerable, and the sooner it is checked the better, if our classification ‘‘as a means to an end’? is to be successful. Photographs of Entomologists. The following is a list of the photographs of entomologists contained in the albums of the American Entomological So- ciety. They are a source of great interest to the members of the Society and also to many visiting entomologists. It is our desire to make the collection as complete as possible, and if your name is not in the list please send us your photograph. There are quite a number of persons not represented, and we sincerely hope they will have their pictures taken at once. HENRY SKINNER. Abbott, W. L. Beutenmuller, Wm. Cassin, John. Adams, C. C. Bergroth, E. Castle, D. M. Agassiz, Louis. Bethune, C. J. S. Chatfield, A. F. Aich, Hermann. Billings, B. Clemens, Brackenridge. Akhurst, John. Blaisdell, F. E. Cockerell, T. D. A. Albright, Max. Blake, C. A. Conradi, A. Aldrich, J. M. Bland, J. H. B. Coquillett, D. W. Alwood, W. R. Boerner, C. R. Cottle, J. E. André, Ernest. Bolter, Andrew. Couper, Wm. Angus, James. Brackett, G, E. Cresson, E. T. ~ Ashmead, W. H. Breed, W. P. Cunningham, B. L. Ashton, T. B. Brendel, E. Dagget, F. S. Baird, S. F. Britton, W. E. Danby, W. H. Banks, Nathan. Bruce, David. . Davis, G. C. Bang Haas, A. Burrison, H. K. Davis, John. Barrett, O. W. Calder, E. E. De Vesey, J. X° Bassett, H. F. Calverley, Stephen. Dietz, W. G. Beales, E. V. Calvert, P. P. Dyar, H. G. 46 Edwards, Henry. Edwards, W. H. Ehrhorn, E. M. Ehrmann, G. A. Elrod, M. J. Evans, J. D. Evett, Wm. Fall, H. C. Fay , H. T. Feldman, Henry. Felt, E. P. Fenyes, Adelbert. ‘Fernald, C. H. Field, W. L. W. Fitch, Asa. Fox, W. J. French, G. H. Fuchs, Charles. Fyles, T. W. Gerhard, W. J. Gillette, C. P. Goding, F. W. Goodhue, C. F. Grey, Wm. Grote, A. R. Gundlach, Juan. Hagen, H. A. Haldeman, S. S. Hamilton, John. Hancock, J. L. Harris, T. W. Harvey, F. L. Heiligbrodt, L. Helmuth, C. A. Hill, George. Hillman, F. H. Holland, W. J. Hopkins, A. D. Horn, G. H. Hornig, Herman. Huard, V. A. Hubbard, H. G. Hudson, G. H. Hulst, G. D. Huntington, W. S. Johnson, C, W. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Kayser, Wm. Kellicott, D. S. Kincaid, Trevor. King, G. B. Kirtland, J. P. Klages, E. A. Knaus, W. Knight, J. F. Kraft, L. Kunze, R. E. Laurent, Philip. Le Baron, Wm. Le Conte, John. Le Conte, J. L. Lembert, J. B. Lewis, Samuel. Loew, H. Longley, W. E. Linne, Carl von. Lintner, J. A. Lyman, H. H. Martindale, I. C. Mengel, L. M. McKnight, C. S. McAllister, J. W. Michel, John. Moffat, J. A. Monell, J. T. Morgan, H. A. Morris, J. G. Muller, A. Nason, W. A. Nell, Philip. Newcomb, H. H. Neumoegen, B. Newman, Edw. Norton, Edw. Orne, John. Osburn, Wm. Osborn, Herbert. Oslar, E. J. Osten Sacken, Baron. Owen, E. T. Patton, W. H. Peale, T. R. Pearsall, R. F. [Feb., ’o2 Pergande, Theo. Pilate, G. R. Pine, W. S. Piper, C. V. Poey, F. Pool, Isaac. Popenoe, E. A. Provancher, L. Putnam, J. D. Radaszkowski, —— Rathvon, S. V. Rauterberg, F. Reakirt, Tryon. Reinick, W. R. Ricksecker, L. E. Ridings, J. Ridings, J. H. Riley, C. V. Roberts, C. H. Robertson, Charles. Robinson, C. T. Say, Lucy W. Say, Thomas. Sanborn, F. G. Sartorius, C. W. Saunders, Wm. Schafhirt, F. Schneider, Louis. Scudder, S. H. Seiss, C. F. Sharp, Alda M. Sheriff, F. A. Shimer, Henry. Skinner, Henry. — Slingerland, M. V. Slossons. A. T. Smith, Emily A. Smith, Frederick. Smith, J. B. Smyth, E. A. Snyder, A. J. Sonne, C. Southwick, E. B. Stainton, H. T. Studinger, Otto, Stauffer, Jacob. Feb., ‘02] _ ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 47 Strecker, Herman. Walsingham, Lord. Westwood, J. O. Stromberg, C. W. - Walton, L. B. Wickham, H. F. Sumichrast, F. Watson, John. Wilson, T. B. ~Toumey, J. W. Webster, F. M. Williston, S. W. Townsend, C. H. Weed, C. M. Wilt, Charles. Twogood, F. D. Weed, H. E. Wingate, J. D. Ulke, Henry. Weidmeyer, J. W. Wolloston, —— Van Duzee, E. P. Welles, C. S. Wood, W. C. Wadsworth, Miss M. Wenzel, H. W. Wood, W. H. Walker, Francis. Wenzel, W. F. Young, D. B. Walsh, B. D. Westcott, O. S. > e¢ > — — A New Species of Gomphus (Odonata) related to G, fraternus. By E. B. WILLIAMSON. In eastern North America the hitherto recognized species— externus, fraternus, crassus, dilatatus and vastus*—constitute a group of the genus Gomphus characterized by the form of the postanal cells, the color pattern of the thorax, and especi- ally by the abdominal appendages of the males. Dzélatatus and vastus have the fronto-nasal sature black, and the eighth ab- dominal segment immaculate above, the face being unmarked and segment eight having a basal yellow or yellowish spot in externus, fraternus and crassus. ‘The following species which appears new finds its nearest ally in fraternus. Dr. Calvert’s recent critical study of /raternus, externus and crassus (ENT. News, March, 1901, pp. 65-73, pl. ili, 18 figures) makes it possible to describe this species without indicating at length points of difference and similarity. What is here said con- stitutes a fourth vertical column as an addition to the three vertical columns of descriptive matter in Dr. Calvert’s paper. Gomphus hybridus n. sp. Abd. 3’; 35-37; °, 35-36. H. w. g’, 27-8; 9. 29. (1). Superior abdominal appendages viewed from above not as robust as fraternus and crassus, with the apices slenderer, separated bya dis- tance greater than the length of one appendage ; (2). inner edge of each appendage concave in general direction, straight *]I know ventricosus and consanguis only from descriptions. They seem to be most closely related to vast¢us and dilatatus. 48 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2 or slightly convex from about its middle to near the apex ; the outer edge straighter than in /ravernus, particularly at base, not angulate ; (3). in profile upper edge convex ; (4). the lower edge tapering to the apex in its apical fourth or fifth, a small tubercle (larger than in fraternus or crassus) where the tapering begins, at which point the appendage is hardly thicker than elsewhere in its post-basal portion; between this tubercle and the apex the edge is concave without a convexity as in frafernus ; (5). viewed obliquely from above at 45° with the horizontal plane the appendage shows no tubercle basally to the one seen in profile. (6). Branches of inferior appendage with the apices barely outside of or just at the outer edge of the superior appendages ; (7). undivided portion when viewed from below with the edge be- tween the branches forming an undulating curve, less than a semicircle, or with a short portion at the middle straight, in either case a distinct con- cavity before the apex of each branch. (8). Vulvar lamina less than half as long as the sternum of the ninth segment, widened at its base as in fraternus ; from this widened portion the sides extend parallel to the apices of the two contiguous branches, the incision between which has usually an angle of almost 90°, with the sides straight or slightly convex. (9). Third femora of female without external yellow stripe. (10). Dark stripe on first lateral suture in both sexes not interrupted. (11). Vertex of female with a brown or whitish spine at either end of the transverse ridge. (12) In both sexes tibize black, the superior surface with a pale yellow stripe, usually extending from the base to about the middle, rarely to the apex, and rarely reduced toa basal spot or streak. (13). Dorsal spot on seventh abdominal segment of male one-half to three-fifths as long as the segment. (14). Second femora of female beneath dull brownish, Sheeting green towards apex. (15). In both sexes the tenth abdominal segment is iniats brown, paler than segments eight and nine, with a round, yellow, median, dorsal spot, which may be so obscured as to be almost invisible. (16 and 17). Segments seven, eight, nine and ten are obscurely marked and shaded with black, brown and yellow, their general color being lighter than the segments before them, ten being the palest one; the color pattern on these segments is not as sharply defined as in related species, being in general, like /raternus. (18). Margin of occiput similar in outline in both sexes; slightly higher in the female, high, uniformly convex or, more rarely, with the sides straightened or very slightly concave. (19, 20 and 21) See (16 and 17) above. Suture between nasus and frons obscure, slightly darker than the ad- jacent parts, best shown in very teneral individuals which also show — ee el Feb., ’02] _ ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 49° the same dusky color on the anteclypeus. Prothorax largely yellowish. United mid-dorsal thoracic stripes wider than in fraternus, widening be- low, as in vastus, to a greater or less extent, so that the pale area between the antehumeral and median stripes is greatly reduced, as compared with Jraternus ; humeral and antehumeral distinct, rarely fused for a short distance above; stripes of lateral sutures complete, the area between more or less obscured. Femora reddish brown, paler below ; second tarsal joint yellowish dorsally, most distinct and sometimes evident only on last tarsi, rarely obscured throughout. Abdominal segments two to six black, marked with yellow and green. Accessory genitalia of male pale brown ; the hook of the second hamule, bounded apically and bas- ally by a small black tooth, shorter and weaker than in /fraternus and crassus. Referring again to the items in the description above, num- bered (1) to (12), Aybridus is separated from fraternus by (4), (7), (8), (9), (10) and (12) ; from externus by (1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and (7); from crassus by (2), (4), (5), (8), (9), (10), (11) and (12). Or fraternus and hybridus are alike, with possible slight differences, in (1), (2), (3), (5), (6) and (11); externus and hybridus in (5), (8), (9), (10), (11) and (12) ; crassus and hybridus in (1), (3), (6) and (7). Aybri- dus differs most widely from crassus ; the male is very closely related to /raternus, while the female has more resemblances to externus—a condition which justifies the specific name proposed. Described from 32 specimens—15 ¢ and 17 9: Cumberland River, Nashville, Tennessee, below the State Penitentiary: May 12, 1901, 1 6; May 15, 1901, 13, 1 9; May 19, 1901, 1 6, 1 9; May 22, 1901, 1 $, 32; May 23, 1901,6 6,592; May 30, 1901, 19; June 2, rgor, 1d; June 6, 1901, I 9; June 7, 1901, 2 o, 2Q. Cumberland River, above mouth of Stone River: May 16, I90I, 1 3, 39. Stone River, near Cumberland River: May 16, 1901, 1¢. Unfortunately much of this material is so teneral as to be of little or no value, and for this reason doubtless some variations have been overlooked. Exuvize of the species were collected. Specimens of these have been sent to Prof. Needham. The _ types of the species are placed in the Museum of Compara- tive Zoology, Cambridge, Mass. 50 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. _ [Feb.,.’02 A New Bumble Bee from Colorado. By Wm. H. ASHMEAD. Bombus titusi n. sp. d'.—Length 17 mm. Black and clothed with a black pubescence, the thorax anteriorly with a pale yellowish pubescence, the abdomen adove clothed with a dense, dark sulphur yellow pubescence, with a slight greenish tinge, the two terminal segments reddish, mixed with a few black hairs, the fringe on the ventral segments black mixed with pale hairs, the middle and hind femora with whitish or pale yellowish hairs. The head, seen from in front, is a little longer than wide, clothed with black hairs intermixed with a few pale hairs and with some moderately coarse, sparse punctures above and below the ocelli; the malar space smooth, a little longer than wide, less than one-third the length of the eye. The first and second joints of the flagellum are sub-equal, united about as long as the third, the latter being a little shorter than the fourth. Type.—Cat. No. 5784, U. S. N. M. HTab.—\amar, Colorado, September ro, 1898. Taken by Prof. EK. G. Titus. > —=-_ Pests and Grease. By F. H. Woitey Don. I trust I may be excused for raking up such an old and somewhat hackneyed subject as the treatment of cabinet pests and grease, but there are, doubtless, many entomologists who, like myself, are still unable to cope with them to their entire satisfaction. Of all the acknowledged common enemies to a collection of Lepidoptera, grease is the only one which has ever been a serious nuisance to me amongst the boxes. I am not sure that I have ever been troubled at all with mites on verdi- gris nor with mould, except such as has appeared on speci- mens whilst in the relaxing time. ‘The larger insect pests— Dermestidze (?) and Tineidaee—have sometimes troubled me a little, chiefly amongst papered specimens. One hairy-looking wriggly creature, which has never told me his name nor even made mention of his family, and which, like most insects in the larval stage, appears to divide his time between eating and changeing his skin, is an old enemy of mine who has a habit ot boring an almost completely round hole through the paper, and, visiting papered specimen after specimen, has sometimes continued in his wickedness for weeks without discovery. Feb., ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 51 A pinful of butterflies transfixed sideways is another favorite point of attack of this brute’s, and though he used often to bother pinned and set specimens when I employed short Eng- _ lish pins, on long Carlsbad pins they seem to be out of his reach, as the grapes were from A/sop’s fox in the fable. I never use naphthaline now in my store boxes, as high setting seems to render it unnecessary except, perhaps, with some of the larger moths, whose bodies or wing tips cannot be kept entirely off the cork. I find naphthaline, however, almost indispensable amongst papered specimens. Another difficulty I have never been able to overcome— though it scarcely comes under the head of cabinet pests—is the persistent and unsightly way specimens have of springing after being set. I refer to those that have dried unset, and then been relaxed and set, as those set fresh are undoubtedly far less liable to spring, provided they are given time to ¢hor- oughly dry before being removed from the boards. But I find, even in this so-called dry atmosphere of Alberta, that a very large percentage of insects which have been relaxed will spring sooner or later—upwards, downwards or backwards— as often one way as another, though presumably they have ‘a tendency to reassume the position they had previous to the relaxing. It is true that a slight deviation from the conven- tionally orthodox style of setting does not in the least detract from its scientific value, which is, of course, the most import- ant point to be considered ; but still, if some way could be discovered of preventing the springing which did not involve a large amount of labor (as does applying cement to the bases of wings beneath, which does of increase the value of the specimen), I think a great many collectors would gladly em- ploy it. As to mould in the relaxing tins, a few. drops of car- bolic acid will usually prevent it, though I am always afraid of its acting on the colors of the specimens, especially in the case of non-metallic greens. Some of these, indeed, are so fleeting that it is absolutely impossible (so far as I know) to relax them at all without completely ruining the colors. As an instance of such species I may mention that pretty little Geometrid, Eucrostis viridipennata. J have seen this fact mentioned before in these pages with reference to the same species. 52 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2 But ‘‘ grease’’ is my great bugbear of all. It was from the Rev. Joseph Greene’s Insect Hunter’s Companion (first pub- lished in England over thirty years ago) that I originally learned my method of treating against this nuisance. I be- lieve that the methods advised by Dr. Greene were at the time entirely original. He used to remove the contents of the ab- domen from the under side, by means of a sharp penknife, as soon as they were firm, but before they were hard and dry. Not only is that a most unnecessary amount of labor, but it entails the necessity of treating each specimen within a fixed time after killing, which—in my own case, at least—is rarely convenient. It may be a good thing in the case of the very largest insects, but the only advantage I can see is that it uses up less of the grease-absorbing agent used afterwards, as it seems impossible to remove all trace of grease without soaking in benzine, naphtha, ether or something such. Amongst the moths the most persistent greasers seem to be the internal feeders, and many of these I find almost certain to become saturated to the wing tips in a marvellously short space of time, These I usually treat as soon as possible, whether they have begun to show signs of greasing or not, but the majority I leave until signs of exudation become evident. Of all the preparations I have ever tried for the extraction of grease from the bodies ether has certainly given the best results, though, of course, the vessel used. must be as nearly air-tight as possible. After removing the abdomen—of course carefully labeled, with corresponding labels on the owners —I usually soak in ether for two or three days, and in clean ether again for two or three more, and with the Sphinges, Bombyces, Geometridze and Butterflies this is usually suffi- cient. With many of the Noctuidee, however, especially if taken at treacle, in particular, the Cucullias and Plusias, which in this district do zof come to treacle, no amount of ether will completely prevent or remove all the discolora- tion due to internal juices. ‘The bodies of these I usually soak previously once or twice for 12 or 24 hours in clean warm water; distilled water would doubtless be the best. These genera are, it seems, particularly heavy feeders, and the sugary Feb., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. . 53 substances with which the bodies must be filled are not soluble in ether. Ordinary brown shellac is the handiest thing I know for refixing the bodies. In the case of a badly-greased speci- men total immersion is the only remedy I have seen tried. Though I always clean a greasy abdomen of a good specimen in my series, however common or ordinary in type, it is hardly worthwhile treating any but really valuable forms if the grease has once extended to the wings, except, of course, as an experiment. The most successful result of total immersion, in my experience, was in a unique Cossus. It had greased, to use a vulgar expression, ‘‘from its teeth to its toe nails;’’ ~ but after repeated and lengthy baths in methylated ether—I really forget how often I changed the ether—became as clean and fresh-looking as the day it was taken. It still remains a unique, and really no one not in the swim would ever suspect it had been soaked. I recently removed grease completely from the wings of a dozen or more specimens of Arvgynnis edwardstt and A. halcyone by merely dipping them (after re- moving the abdomen) for a few seconds only in ether, and then waving them through the air till dry. In some species, how- ever, notably in Cucu//ia and its allied genus Rancora, once the grease has extended to the wings, I am baffled. There seems to be carried with the grease that sticky substance pre- viously mentioned, insoluble in ether. I have tried total im- mersion first in warm water—‘‘ an original method,’’ I thought to myself. Itseems likely to remain original, as the result is scarcely to be recommended. It certainly removes the trouble, but the cure is every bit as bad and more ‘‘ widely distributed ”’ than the disease, and subsequent ether baths completely fail to renovate the specimen, which has evermore a plastered and crumpled appearance. ‘The day may come when I may wish to clean a particularly valuable though badly-greased specimen, and I cannot help thinking that there must be some more suc- cessful method than the above. Pure distilled water might meet with good results ; I have never tried it. I write to learn rather than to teach, and trust some one will come forward and tell us, through the pages of the NEws, of some better method of renovating greased specimens, -and also of their experience with cabinet pests, ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [The Conductors of ENTOMOLOGICAL News solicit and will thankfully receive items of news likely to interest its readers from any source. The author’s name will be given in each case, for the information of cataloguers and bibliographers.] To Contributors.—All contributions will be considered and passed upon at our earliest convenience, and, as far as may be, will be published according to date of recep- tion. ENTOMOLOGICAL News has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumfer- ence, as to make it necessary to put “‘ copy ’”’ into the hands of the printer, for each num- ber, three weeks before date of issue. This should be remembered in sending special or important matter for a certain issue. Twenty-five ‘‘ extras,” without change in form, will be given free, when they are wanted ; and this should be so stated on the MS., along with the number desired. The receipt of all papers will be acknowledged.—Ep. PHILADELPHIA, PA., FEBRUARY, 1902. With the advent of the New Year I looked hopefully for the first issue of the new volume of the NEws. I little expected to be jarred by the unseemly figure which adorns the first page of the cover of the January issue, bearing the absurd name of Quisnam sexcaudatus? Of course, Mr. Editor, if the NEws intends to supersede some of our comic weeklies, I suppose my protest, for such this is, is out of place. But for an ento- mological journal, whose aim should be not to cast ridicule on the study but to frown down such, to present an absurdity on its front page is too much for my dignity. But if I am mis- taken in the object of this levity, pray pardon me. Perhaps the figure has been adopted as a sort of trade-mark of your otherwise excellent journal. But, if you will allow me, the anal aspect of even a dipterous larva is far from being an edi- fying sight. SUBSCRIBER. This note was received from a distinguished Hymenopterist, and of course merits our attention. If he were ‘‘ jarred by the unseemly figure,’’ it was because it was not a hymenopterous insect, and the more chagrined because he evidently took it to be a “‘ fake’’ insect, which it is not. He was evidently jarred when he found out that what he took for a [name], ‘‘Quzsmam,’’ means what is it? and ‘‘ sexcaudatus,’’ six tailed. Now, inas- much as the figure is not a fake, it is not out of place in a dig- nified entomological journal, and therefore a comic weekly would not want it, It is an interesting and valuable study in © 54 _— — a Feb., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 55 comparative anatomy and cannot, therefore, be an ‘‘ absurdity’’ ‘in any sense of the word. Our object in putting a fanciful name on the figure was to lead people to find out for themselves what itis. The figure on the cover of the News is merely to desig- nate the volume and is not permanent, and is destroyed when the ten numbers are bound. Our friend, the Hymenopterist, was informed what the figure is by an Orthopterist. If the anal aspect of a dipterous larva is not an edifying sight, we must warn all our writers against sending us any figures of geni- talia, especially those of the Hymenoptera; but perhaps our Hymenopterist excepts these. ‘This gentleman’s remarks also apply to Bulletin 47, New York State Museum. ‘The Regents ‘of the University of the State of New York, Prof. Needham and Dr. Felt will please take notice. Entomological Literature. COMPILED BY HENRY L. VIERECK AND JAMES A. G, REHN. Under the above head it is intended to note such papers received at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia pertaining to the Entomology of the Americas (North “and South). Articles irrelevant to American entomology, unless monographs, will not be noted. Contributions to the anatomy, physiology and embryology of insects, however, whether relating to American or exotic species, will be recorded. The numbers in heavy- faced type refer to the journals, as numbered in the following list, in which the papers are published ; * denotes that the paper in question contains descriptions.of new North American forms. The titles of all papers will be quoted in the original and not translated. 2. Transactions of the American Entomological Society, Philadelphia. —8. The American Naturalist, Cambridge, Mass.—4. The Canadian En- tomologist, London, Ont.—5. Psyche, Cambridge, Mass.—6. Journal of - the New York Entomological Society.—ll. The Annals and Magazine of -Natural History, London.—15. Biologia Centrali-Americana, London.— 22. Zoologischer Anzeiger, Leipsic.—35. Annales Societé Entomologique -de Belgique, Brussels.—53. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute, Wellington.—55. Le Naturaliste, Paris.—6le. Comuni- caciones del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires.—68. Science, New York. -—81. Biologisches Centralblatt, Erlangen.—82. Centralblatt fiir Bakteri- ologie, Jena.—84. Insekten Bérse, Leipsic.—89. Zoologische Jahrbiicher, Jena.—104. Mittheilungen Naturhistorisches Museum, Hamburg.—ll9. Ar- chiv fiir Naturgeschichte, Berlin.—136. Stettiner Entomologische Zeitung. THE GENERAL SUBJECT.—Anon. Proceedings of the New York Ento- ‘mological Society. Jour. N. Y. Ent. Soc., ix, N. Y., Dec., 1901.—Anon. Thierischer Kampher, 84, Dec., ’o1.—Ball, F. Notes sur |’effet de la tem- perature sur les Chrysalides, 35, Dec., ’or.—Comstock, J, H., and Kochi, 56 : ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2 C. The skeleton of the head of insects, 3, Jan., ’02.—Coupin, H. Le Chant des Insects. Revue Scientifique, Paris, 4e ser., xvi, Dec. 21, 1900. L’in- dustrie des Insectes, 55, Dec. 1, ’or.—Hine, J. §. Observations on insects. The Ohio Naturalist, vol. ii, Dec., 1901.—Kraepelin, K. Uber die durch den Schiffsverkehr in Hamburg eingeschlepten Tiere, 104, xvii, ’or.— Leggett, F. W. Insect Vision. Journal of the New York Microscopical So- ciety, July, t901.—Linden, Dr. G. Die flugelzeichnung der Insekten, ii, Concl., 81, Dec., 1901.—Morgan, T. H. Regeneration in the Egg, Embryo and Adult, 3, Dec., ’o01.—Sch., §. Insekten als lebenden Nahrboden fiir Ziichtung von Krankheitskeimen, 84, Dec., ’01.—Van Dyke, E. J. Obser- vations upon the faunal regions of California from the standpoint of a Coleopterist (abstract), 6, Dec., 1901.—Wasman, §. J. Giebt es thatsach- lichen Arten die heute noch in der stammesentwicklung begriffen sind? Zugleich mit allgemeinen bemerkungen iiber die entwicklung der AZyr- mekophile und Termitophile und iiber das Wesen der Symphilie (118). Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Wyrmekophilen und Termitophilen, iii, concl., 81, Dec., ’91.—Zimmermann, A. Sammelreferate tiber die tierischen und pflanzlichen Parasiten der tropischen Kultur pflanzen, ii, Die Parasiten des Kakaos, 82, Dec., ’or. ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY.—Anon. Catalogue of collections of Pests and Insecticides. Commission of Agricultural Parasitology of the secre- tary for public promotion, Mexico, 1901.—Britton, W. E. The San José scale insect; its appearance and spread in Connecticut, Connecticut Agric. Experim. Sta., New Haven, Conn., Bull., 135, Dec., 1901.—Eysell, A. Der Malaria parasit und seine Ubertragung auf den Menschen, figs., Ab- hanlungen und Bericht des Vereins fiir Naturkunde zu Kassel, xlvi, 1901. —Slingerland, M.V. The scientific name of the cherry fruit-fly, 4, Jan., ’02.Smith, J. B. Concerning Certain Mosquitoes, 68, Jan. 3, 1902.— Underwood, W. L. Goldfish as destroyers of mosquito larve, 68, Dec. 27, 02. ARACHNIDA.—-Banks, N. Notes on some spiders of Walkenaer, Koch and others, 6, Dec. 1901.—Cambridge, F. 0. P. Arachnida Araneidea (Mexico and Central America), 2 pls., 15, Arachnida Araneidea, ii.—Ko- bert, Dr. R. Beitrag zur Kentniss der gift-spinnen, Stuttgart, r901.— Leonardi, A.B.G. Acari sud americani, 22, Dec. ’o1.—Pocock, R. I. Some new and old Genera of S. American Aviculariidz,* ll, Dec. ’o1.— Soar, ©. D. Larval Water-mites on Aquatic Animals. The American Monthly Microscopical Journal, xxii, no. 12, Dec. Igor. MYRIOPODA.—Attem, C.F. Neue Polydesmiden des Hamburger Mu- seums, 104, xvii, ’o1.—Attem, C. F. Neue, durch den Scheffsverkehr in Hamburg eingeschleppte Myriopoden, 104, xvii, ’o1. PLATYPTERA —Enderlein, G. Neue deutsche und exotische Psociden, sowie Bemerkungen zur Systematik, 89, ’or. ODONATA.—Calvert, P. P. Neuroptera (Odonata), (Mexico and Central America),” 15, Neuroptera, eS ee Feb., ’02] ' ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 57 ORTHOPTERA.—Anon. The Destructive Migratory Locust of the Ar- gentine Republic. The Agricultural Journal, Cape Town, Nov. 7, 1901.— McNary, J. Variability of the Venation in Grasshoppers, 68, Dec. 27, ’or.—Rehn, J. A.G. Random Notes on North American Orthoptera, 2, xxvii.—Scudder, 8.H. Thespecies of Gryllus found in the United States east of the Sierra Nevadas,* 5, i, Jan., 1902.—Waker, E.M. The Can- adian species of Trimerotropis,* 4, Jan. ’o2. HEMIPTERA.-—-Ball, E.D. West Coast and other Jassidz (Homoptera),* 4, Jan. ’o2 —Buckton, G.B. A Monograph of the Membracide, ii,* Mono- graphiz Entomologice, Part ii, London.—Distant, W. L. Rhynchotal Notes, xi, Heteroptera: Fam. Lygzidz, ll, Dec. ’o1.—King, G.B. A new species of Saissetia (Coccidz) with notes on some of the species of the genus not well understood (ill.), 5, i, Jan., 1902.—Kirkaldy, G. W. Some -systematic work published during the last five years upon North American Auchenorrhynchus Homoptera (Rhynchota), The Entomologist, xxxiv, Dec. 1901.—Lyman, H.H. LZudecanium Lymani, 4, Jan., ’02.—Newstead, R. Monograph of the Coccidz of the British Isles, vol. i, London. — _ COLEOPTERA.—Berg, C. Silfidos Argentinos, 61e, i, No. 9.—Bern- hauer, M. Neue exotische Arten der gattung A/eochara Gravh., 136, No. 7-12, ’or.—Clouet des Pesmches, L. Essai monographique sur le genre Rhyssemus (Coleopteres lamellicornes-Tribu des Aphodiides).. Memoires de la Societe Entomologique de Belgique, viii, Bruxelles, ’or.—Ender- lein, G. MZeropathus chuni nov. gen., nov.’spec., eine neue Helephori- nengattung von der Kerguelen-Insel., 22, xxiv, Mar., ’or.—Klages, H. Supplement to Dr. John Hamilton’s List of the Coleoptera of Southwest- ern Pennsylvania. Annals of the Carnegie Museum, i, No. 1, Oct., 1gor. —Knaus, Warren. Additions to the list of Kansas Coleoptera for the years 1899 and 1900. Trans. Kans. Acad. Science, xvii, 1899, 1900.— Lyman, H.H. Synonymic notes, 4, Jan., ’02.—Ohaus, Fr. Revision der Heterosterniden,* 136, No. 7-12, ’o1.—Pic,M. Descriptions de Coléop- teres Nouveaux del ’Amerique Méridionale, 55, Dec. 1, ’or.—Tutt, J. W. Migration and dispersal of insects: Coleoptera. The Ent. Record and Jour. of Variation, xiii, Dec., 1901.—Van Dyke, E. J. Faunistic studies in the Coleoptera of California (Abstract). See General Subject. DIPTERA.—Anon. rista/is tenax, Longitudinal Section of Halter. Sarcophaga carnaria, Longitudinal Section of Halter. Anterior Thoracic Spiracle of Blow-fly. The American Monthly Microscopical Journal, _xxii, No. 11, Nov., 1901.—Chagnon, G. The Syrphidz of the Province of Quebec. Le Naturaliste Canadien, Nov. 1901.—Dyar, H. G. Descrip- tions of the larve of three mosquitoes. The life-history of Uranotenia sapphirina, 6, Dec., 1901.—Enderlein, G. Zur kenntniss der Fléhe und Sand fléhe, Neue und wenig bekannte Pudiciden und Sarcopsylliden, 89, ’o1.—Hine, J. §. Collecting Tabanide. The Ohio Naturalist, vol. ii, Dec., 1901.—Wheeler, W. M. An Extraordinary Ant Guest, 3, Dec., ’or. LEPIDOPTERA.—Berg, C. Namensinderung zweier Lepidopten-Gat- 58 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. | Feb., ’o02 tungen, 6c, i, No. 9.—Beutenmuller, W. The larva of Cafocala illecta. The larva of Homoptera edusa, 6, ix, Dec., 1901.—Dyar, H. G. Life His- tories of North American Geometridz, xxix, 5, ix, Jan., 1902.—Ghidini, A. Le Ver a soie de |’Ailante daus le Tessin (Ad¢éacus cynthia). Bulletin de la Société Nationale d’Acclimatation de France, xlviii, Nov., 1901.— Gibson, A. Notes on the larve of Arctia virgo L., 4, Jan., ’o2.—Godman, FP. D. Lepidoptera Rhopalocera (Mexico and Central America),* 15, Lepid. Rhopal., ii.—Joutel, L. H. Note on Sesia sigmoidea. Larva of Lsochetes beutenmiilleri on Staten Island, N. Y. A self-decorating Geo- metrid larva, 6, ix, Dec., 1901.—Lyman, H. H. Synonymic notes, 4, Jan., ’02.—Major, W. Proboscis of Butterfly. The American Monthly Micro- scopical Journal, xxii, No. 11, Nov., 1901.—Quail, A. Embryological structure of New Zealand Lepidoptera, 53, Part 1, July, ’or.—Soule, €. G. The hatching of Zacles imperialis. 5, Jan., 1902.—Weeks, A. G. Descrip- tions of ten new butterflies of the genus Pamphila. Proc. N. E. Zoologi- cal Club, ii, Dec. 23, 1901.—Slingerland, M. V. The scientific name of the cherry fruit-fly, 4, Jan., ’o2. HYMENOPTERA.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Catalogo de las Abejas de Mexico, Biblioteca Agricola de la Secretaria de Fomento.—Dickel, Ferd. Uber Petrunkewitsch’s Untersuchungs ergebnisse von Bieneneiern, 22, Dec.; tgo1.—Enderlein, G. Neue Evaniiden, Stephaniden Mutilliden ( Aptero- gyna), Proctotrupiden und Chalcididen, mit einer bestimmungstabelle der Afrikanischen Stephaniden, 119, ’o1.—Forel, A. Varietes Myrmecologi- ques,* 35, Dec. ’o1.—Forel, A. Nouvelles especes de Ponerine (Avec un nouveau sous genre et une espece nouvelle d’ Zciton), Revue Suisse de ._Zoologie, Annales de la Societe Zoologique Suisse et du Musse D’ Hist. Natur. de Geneve, Geneva, Dec., 1901.—Forel, A. Formiciden des Natur- historischen Museums zu Hamburg, Neue Ca/yptomyrmex, Dacryon, Podomyrma und Echinopla arten, 104, xvii, ’o1.—Forel, A. Fourmis ter- mitophages, Lestobiose A/fa fardigrada, sous-genres d’ Luponera,* 35, Dec , ’o1—Harrington, W. H. Fauna Ottawzensis. Hymenoptera (Sphe- goidea), The Ottawa Naturalist, xv, no. 10, Jan., 1902,—Viereck, H. L. New species of the subfamily Pseninze,* 2, xxvii.—Wheeler, W.M. An Extraordinary Ant-Guest, 3, Dec., or. int Insects Injurious to Staple Crops. By E. Dwight Sanderson, B. S. Agr., Entomologist, Delaware College Agric. Exper. Station; Assoc, Prof, of Zoology, Delaware College. John Wiley and Sons, New York. Price, $1.50. This is a work of 295 pages devoted to economic entomo- logy. Its author has had a considerable experience as a practical ento- mologist, and has designed a work of reference for the farmer or others who do not have access to the scattered literature of this branch of ento- mology. The work has a distinct reason for its production, and can't fail to be of direct value to those for whom it is intended, The illustrations are numerous and the treatment non-technical, and a farmer of -ordinary intelligence should have no difficulty in understanding it.—H., S. oo Ta re Feb., '02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 59 Notes and News. ENTOMOLOGICAL GLEANINGS FROM ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE. In the June News I note an article on the collecting regions around Las Vegas, N. M., and would like to add a few remarks with regard to the regions which lie to the west of Springer, and are known as the Moreno Valley and Ute Creek districts. In the month of February I made a visit to Elizabethtown, and, judging from the indications at that time, and from information gathered from the natives, I believe these regions will prove very rich in new material. Elizabethtown is situated near the head of the Moreno Valley, at an elevation of over 8000 feet, and is practically surrounded by mountains that range in height from 10,000 to 14,000 feet. The only way of access to this valley that I know of is through a narrow canon some 15 miles in length. This valley is so completely shut off from the surrounding country that a great deal of the fauna of the adjacent district is not represented here. The railroad journey ends at Springer, on the Atcheson, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R. From here you begin a stage journey of 57 miles to Elizabethtown. The first 21 miles is from Springer to Cimarron, and passes through a rolling country consisting of meadows, irrigated lands and one or two small lakes. ; At Cimarron you will have to stop over night, and the first place will be at Mr. Hawkins’, the owner of the stage line. From Cimarron to Ute Creek (12 miles) the road begins to enter the foothills ; from Ute Creek to Elizabethtown (20 miles) then entering the canon shortly after leaving Ute Creek and emerging into a beautiful valley about five-eighths of a mile from Elizabethtown. The elevations of the posts on this trip are: Springer, 5800 feet ; Cimar- ron, 6500 feet; Ute Creek, 7500 feet ; Elizabethtown, 8500 feet. So you see that there is considerable altitude. The snows are never very heavy at Elizabethtown; when I left, the last of February, there was about six inches on the level, and at Springer none at all. At Elizabethtown there is a family from Philadelphia by the name of Lynch, and I feel sure that one could get accommodations here ; for they are very pleasant, and are always glad to receive strangers. They have been here for years, and are well acquainted with the country.—M. C. Hoac, Maxwell, Iowa. To CoLLeEct Pairs OF DRAGONFLIES. POISONING SPECIMENS. — Pairs of dragonflies, papered with a single pair in an envelope, are often valuable in rendering the specific determination of the female certain, and such material may have a further value for the student of variation. _ If a vial of small insect pins is carried into.the field, each pair, as it is taken, may be impaled on a pin and dropped into the cyanide jar. Two cyanide jars may be used, and a distinction made between those pairs 60 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’o2 taken in copulation and those in which the female was being only held by the male. In papering material this should be noted on the envelope, - and when a male and female, taken separately, are placed in the same envelope, it should be clearly indicated that they were not associated at the time of capture. At times it may be a convenient way of placing naphthaline in insect boxes to dissolve the crystals or moth balls in gasoline or carbon bisul- phide, and pour the solution in the box. The gas poisons the contents thoroughly, and the naphthaline is left in the box in a form which cannot injure the specimens, as sometimes happens when cones or crystals are used.—E. B. WILLIAMsoN, Bluffton, Ind. A GrEEDy INSEcCT.—While collecting insects on the Prairie near Golden, Colorado, on the 27th of July I caught a half-grown female Mantid. I put it in a glass jar, and left it without food till noon the next day, when I gave it eight living house flies. Then did it not only demonstrate that it was hungry, but also illustrated the proverb that ‘‘He who grasps too much looses all.’ It immediately seized a fly with each foreleg, and, transferring one to its mouth, caught the third. Still unsatisfied, it, with inexcusable greediness, attempted to seize a fourth fly. But it was a disastrous attempt ; for, instead of getting the coveted fly, it lost one of those already captured. With a disgusted look, it then gave up the attempt to catch more than it could handle, and went to eating ravenously. Within an hour it caught and devoured seven of the flies and tried to catch the eighth.—A. N. CaupDELL, Washington, D. C. ‘*REporTs from the orange country say that the imported lady bugs are still running up and down the San Jose scale in a manner that threatens to drive that pest on the high C.”’ I send the above clipping from the Minneapolis Journal, which I think -is worthy of a place in the ‘‘funny column” of the NEws.—RAYMOND Ossukn, Fargo, N. D. <> Doings of Societies. A regular stated meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social was held December 18, 1901, at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523S. 13th St. Eleven persons present. Visitors, Messrs. Joutel and Schaeffer of New York. President Charles W. Johnson in the Chair. Prof. Smith said that he had taken some very fine photo- graphs of the mouth and anal parts of mosquito larvee. ‘These parts of the larvee can be used in their determination, A specimen of the larva of Culex sylvestris which he had ex- amined had the breathing tubes which are found in the pupa a a rs Feb., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 61 state. ‘This seems to indicate that the tubes are formed in the larvee before transforming ; the connection between the tracheze and the breathing tubes was severed, showing that the larvee use these tubes before changing. Mr. Schaeffer spoke of /u7ops pallipennis taken at Fort Lee, N. J., some years ago, but of which he has since found quite a number of specimens in June, on the gummy excretion of hickory. Specimens were submitted to Mr. Schwarz, who considered it very strange to find this species so far north, which before had not been recorded north of Florida. Mr. Daecke exhibited a specimen of Polypleurus perforatus taken at Manumuskin, N. J., April 24, 1901, as a species new to New Jersey. Dr. Castle exhibited some specimens which he had collected in the Blue Mountains, Pennsylvania, among which was a spe- cimen of Lebasiella pallipes Kiug, of which there are only two specimens in this city, the other being in the collection of Dr. Horn, from Texas. Mr. Joutel stated that Dr. Felt and himself were working upon Saperda, and made the following remarks upon the genus: He said that they divided the larvee into two groups —one living in the dead wood and the other in the living trees —and that the larve of each species had a different way of working in the wood by which means they could be separated better than by any characters of the larve themselves, as they seemed to be very much alike. ‘They have found two new species, one related to Saperda tridentata and the other to 5S. calcarata, Mr. Johnson exhibited a specimen of Dasyllis taken by Mr. Daecke at Mamumuskin, N. J. The specimen agrees well with Macquart’s description of afinis. WILLIAM R, REINICK, Saircttiy The twenty-second regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court Street, on the evening of December ro, 1901. President Newcomb presided ; twelve persons being present. Exhibits of Graptas were made by Messrs. Newcomb, Low and Rogers. ‘There was a general discussion of dimorphism 62 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb., ’02 as exhibited in this genus. Mr. Field showed a few Geome- tride taken on Mt. Katahdin. Several members commented on the unusual abundance of cocoons of the Saturniide this year. ; W.L. W. FIELD, Secretary. A meeting of the Entomological Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, was held December 26, 1901, at which the following officers were elected : Director, Philip Laurent; Vice-Director, H. W. Wenzel; | Treasurer, K. T. Cresson; Recorder, Henry Skinner ; Conser- vator, Henry Skinner ; Publication Committee, J. H. Ridings, C. W. Johnson ; Secretary, C. W. Johnson. HENRY SKINNER, Recorder. A meeting of the American Entomological Society was held December 26, 1901, at which the following officers were elected : President, Philip P. Calvert ; Vice-President, H. W. Wenzel ; Treasurer, E. T. Cresson; Rec. Secretary, Henry Skinner ; Corres. Secretary, ©. W. Johnson ; Curator, Henry Skinner ; Librarian, W. J. Fox. Publication Committee.—E. 'T. Cresson, C. F. Seiss, B. H. Smith. Executive Committee. —P. Laurent, Charles Liebeck, H. W. Wenzel. Finance Committee.—J. W. McAllister, C. C. Cresson, C. S. Welles. Mr. Laurent said 7enodera sinensis seems to be holding its own at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. He had gathered about half a barrel of egg masses. The species likes blackberry and briar bushes as a place of abode and avoids low ground with low herbage. Dr. Calvert stated that he had distributed some egg masses at the Botanical Garden of the University of Pennsyl- vania, but had seen no result. The difference in the character of the vegetation in the Botanical Garden would probably ac- count for their absence. ‘The Curator reported that the Society and the Entomological Section of the Academy had received 103,988 insects during 1go1. HENRY SKINNER, Secrelary. ee 7 Feb., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 63 OBITUARY. THE DEATH OF TWO EMINENT LEPIDOPTERISTS. The sad intelligence has just reached me of the death of Lionel de Nicéville, of Calcutta, who fell a victim on the third _ of December to malarial fever. Mr. de Nicéville was the fore- most lepidopterist of India. His great work on the Butterflies of India, Burmah and Ceylon, three volumes of which have been published, will constitute an enduring monument to his learning. The fourth volume has engaged his time and thought for many years past, and lepidopterists have been earnestly look- ing for its appearance. It is to be hoped that his untimely death will not prevent its publication. Mr. de Nicéville had endeared himself greatly to all those who came into relations with him as a friend or as a corre- spondent. ‘The science of entomology has lost in him one of its brightest ornaments. The death of Mr. William Doherty in Uganda, where he was engaged in collecting for the Hon. Walter Rothschild and the writer, has created another great vacancy in the ranks of those who have been occupied during the last twenty years in foster- ing biological research. Details as to Mr. Doherty’s death are not as yet available. All that is known is that he was seized with a fatal illness when in camp, was taken by his faithful lepchas, whom he brought with him from Darjeeling, and who had been the companions of his wanderings for many years in the islands of the Indo-Malayan Archipelago, to the nearest military station, where he could receive medical attention, and there died. The vast collections which he made throughout India, Burmah and the islands of the East as far south as New Guinea are distributed in many hands, but the bulk of them are in the possession of the Hon. Walter Rothschild and the writer of these lines. The story of his life, if it could be told, would furnish one of the most fascinating and brilliant chapters in the annals of scientific exploration. The writer hopes to be able to furnish material enough from lettters and other sources of information to give a picture of his long-continued and earnest labors in behalf of scientific research. It is probable that no 64 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Feb , ’o2 man during the past century has traveled more widely in little known parts of the Orient than Mr. Doherty, and no man has discovered more species new to science than he within the last two decades. His death has brought a keen sense of personal affliction and of loss to those who knew him and respected him for his magnificent attainments as well as for his intrepid cour- age.—W. J. HOLLAND, Carnegie Museum, January 7, 1902. Mr. Ottomar Dietz, of New York City, died on Wednesday, December 25, 1901, at his house, 679 East 141st Street. He had been ill only twelve days and only six days confined to his bed. The first signs of his illness were noticeable on December 12th, which were considered an attack of malaria. Later, the physicians found some heart trouble, and during the last two days typhoid pneumonia set in. A hemorrhage of the lungs brought the sudden end at 5.30 A.M. He leaves a widow and a daughter. Born in Bremen, Germany, April 21, 1854, his parents later removed to Konigsberg where he received his early education. He came to America in 1880, living in Mil- waukee and Cincinnati and later settled in New York, where he was engaged in the newspaper advertising business. In Milwaukee he made the acquaintance of Mr. F. Rauterberg, and seeing his collection became so much interested that he decided to form a collection for himself. As a collector of Coleoptera he was well known, was one of the founders of the New York Entomological Society and member of same. He left a large and valuable collection of Coleoptera, on which he had worked for many years, and in regard to neatness in mount- ing and arrangement it is one of the best. His last collecting trip in June, 1901, took him to Brownsville, Texas, and in previous years he had visited Virginia and Florida for the same purpose. He was a very enthusiastic collector and had a large circle of entomological friends who will deeply regret his sudden and untimely end. Charles Caleb Cresson, for many years a member of the Am- erican Entomological Society, and one of its Finance Committee, died January 9th in his eighty-sixth year. — H ont _ ie) XIIl. EntT. NEws, Vol. Nery pte a OPHIOGOMPHUS JOHANNUS NEEDHAM. GOMPHUS VIRIDIFRONS HINE. FiG, 2, PiINNULE OF OSMUNDA REGALIS WITH EGGS OF ARGIA PUTRIDA. Fic. 1. Fias. 3-5. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. Vor. XIII. MARCH, 1902. No. 3. CONTENTS: Williamson—A List of the Dragon- Smyth—Identity of Hemaris Tenuis flies Observed in Western Penn- and’ Hy, Diffinis...... its deceeces 82 MUNRO sh an oh E oahu ft aklne 65 | Hood—Notes on Certain Coleoptera.. 83 Viereck—The Home of some Aculeate Coquillett—Three New Species of Ne- Hymenoptera with Descriptions of matocerous Diptera........++.+++- 84 Two New Species........-eceseees 71 | Banks—A New Species of Brachyne- Comstock—A Trip to Lake Josephine, MUTUS .Saeeea sues «'c beCoren sds oo se 86 MAOTIOR 55 ce. es Saige demalearakts 75 | Viereck—A New Species of Cratich- Johnson—On the Validity of Dasyllis WPI TE arziane soir s wa ea ce cass cae 87 Afanis. Macquatt........cs.seraces oat Bditorial ..ccgabuanweasossnattrehos'ss* ax 88 Robertson — Some New or Little Notes and NewS.......--.scececeseceee 88 ROW IOEB ,ov.die'ss ooo venwe soos 79 | Entomological Literature............- 9! Doings of Societies.......ccccsecersers 94 A List of the Dragonflies Observed in Western Pennsylvania.— (Plate III.) By E. B WILLIAMSON. The following list of 68 species is certainly not a complete one for the region considered, but may serve as a basis for further work by other collectors. ‘The unlikelihood that the writer will do any more field work in western Pennsylvania justifies the publication of the following notes. I have given various collectors credit for their records throughout the paper. Mr. J. L. Graf, Mr. D. A. Atkinson and the writer usually collected in company, and nearly all of the records to which no collector is ascribed were established by this collecting party. Mr. H. D. Merrick has done some collecting in Beaver County ; Mr. Atkinson collected at Couneaut Lake; the other records come from Alleghany, Westmoreland, Fayette and Somerset counties. Dr. Calvert writes me that Gomphus albistylus has been taken at Lehigh Gap. With the exception of this record and the record of Pantala Navescens I have examined the speci- mens in every case. ‘The first male of Gomphus parvulus taken by Mr. Graf was identified by Dr. Calvert, who has also helped with the determination of Gomphus brevis. 3 , ° 66 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [March, ’o2 LOCALITIES MENTIONED. Aspinwall, a suburb of Allegheny City, on the Alleghany River. Chartiers Creek, a tributary of the Ohio, Alleghany County. Confluence, Somerset County ; the Yough, Castleman and Laurel Hill Creek join here to form the Youghiogheny River. Idlewild, Westmoreland County, on the Loyalhanyah Creek. New Brighton, Beaver County. Ohio Pyle, Fayette County, on the Youghiogheny River. Pine Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River in Alleghany County. Rockwood, Somerset County on the Castleman River. Schenley Park, Pittsburg. Silver Lake, a pond within the city limits of Pittsburg. Squaw Run, a tributary of the Allegheny River in Alle- ghany County. Turtle Swamp, along the Ohio River near Pittsburg, almost filled at the present time. 1. Calopteryx maculata Beauvois. Alleghany County, June and July (C. Daggette, A. S. Brent, J. L. Graf, R. F. Foerster, and D. A. Atkinson) ; Chartiers Creek, May 28, 1899; Squaw Run, August 28, 1898; New Brighton, May 28, 1899 (H. D. Merrick) ; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson) ; Idlewild, May 30, 1899, and July 10, 1900 (D. A. Atkinson); Ohio Pyle, June 18, 1899, and June 25, 1900; Rockwood, June 29, 1900; Con- fluence, June 30, 1900. A widespread species but less com- mon in Fayette and Somerset counties, at least along the streams, than the next. 2. Calopteryx angustipennis Selys. ’ Ohio Pyle, June 18 and July 2, 1899, and Tidave 24-July 1, 1900; Confluence, June 30, 1900 ; Rockwood, June 29, 1900. A female of this species was taken feeding on a teneral male of Lnallagma exsulans, On two occasions males were seen to seize females by the prothorax. Each male after alighting and resting for a few seconds, still holding the female, then pro- ceeded to fill the seminal vesicle, an operation requiring ten or March, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 67 fifteen seconds. In the case also of Calopteryx maculata, Argia putrida, and Enallagma exsulans about the same time was re- quired for the transfer of sperm. 3. Heterina americana Fabricius. Alleghany County, July (J. L. Graf and D. A. Atkinson) ; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson); Alle- ghany County, August 8 and September 12, 1898 ; Ohio Pyle, June 28, 1900. 4. Lestes unguiculatus Hagen. Alleghany County, July, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson): Turtle Swamp, July 31 and Aug. 21, 1898; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson). 5. Lestes forcipatus Rambur. Turtle Swamp, June 3, 1899; Boston, Alleghany County, May 7, 1899; Pine Creek, May 21, 1899. 6. Lestes rectangularis Say. Alleghany County, July (R. F. Foerster and D. A. Atkin- son); Turtle Swamp, July 31, 1898, and June 3, 1899; Idle- wild, July 10, 1900 (D. A. Atkinson). 7. Argia putrida Hagen. Beaver County, May 25, 1899; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson) ; Idlewild, July 10, 1900 (D. A. At- kinson) ; Alleghany County, August 28, 1898, and July, 1899 ; Chartiers Creek, May 28, 1899; Ohio Pyle, June 18, 1899, and June 24, July 1, 1900; Confluence, June 30, 1900. A male of this species was taken at Ohio Pyle in the act of devouring a large Mayfly. Males were seen on several occa- sions in the act of filling the seminal vesicle. ‘They do this immediately after seizing the females. As has often been ob- served pairs will congregate about the same spot for the females to oviposit. On a frond ot the royal fern, Osmunda regalis, which trailed in the waters of the Youghiogheny River at Ohio Pyle, fourteen couples were counted at one time. ‘The pinnules of the fern were found to be literally packed with the eggs (Pl. III, fig. 2). ‘The males are often drawn beneath the 68 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. {March, ’o2 water, apparently against their wills, by the females. Fre- quently a male will release himself from the prothorax of the female, and numbers of such males may be resting motionless above the water’s surface on the very vegetation in which the females are ovipositing beneath the surface. 8. Argia violacea Hagen. Alleghany County, July, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson) ; ‘Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson) ; Ohio Pyle, June 28, 1900 ; Idlewild, July 7, 1900 (D. A. Atkinson). g. Argia apicalis Say. Ohio River, Alleghany County, August 21, 1898; Monon- gohela River, Alleghany County, July 30, 1898; Allegheny River, Alleghany County, September 18, 1898. 10. Erythromma conditum Hagen. Idlewild, May 30, 1899; Pine Creek, May 21 and June 4, 1900. ‘Taken especially along low sedgy streams, usually among trees or underbrush. 11. Nehalennia irene Hagen. Alleghany County, July, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson). 12, Nehalennia posita Hagen. Pine Creek, June 4, 1899; Alleghany County, July, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson) ; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson). 13. Amphiagrion saucium Burmeister. Alleghany County, July (A. S. Brent and D. A. Atkinson) ; Turtle Swamp, June 3, 1899; Pine Creek, May 21 and June 4, 1899; Idlewild, July 10, 1900 (D. A. Atkinson). 14. Enallagma Hageni Walsh. Idlewild, July 10, 1900 (D. A. Atkinson). At Idlewild there are a number of ponds along the railroad track near the Loyalhannah. Probably this species was taken about these ponds and not along the creek. 15. Enallagma civile Hagen. Alleghany County, July (J. L. Graf and D, A. Atkinson) ; March, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 69 Silver Lake, August 8 and 27, 1898; Schenley Park, August 26 and 31 and September 6, 1898 ; Allegheny River, Alleghany County, August 9 and September 12, 1898; Turtle Swamp, August 21, 1898; Chartiers Creek, May 28, 1899; Pine Creek, June 4, 1899; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkin- son) ; Idlewild, July 10, 1900 (D. A. Atkinson). 16. Enallagma carunculatum Morse. Schenley Park, August 29, 1898. 17. Enallagma aspersum Hagen. Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson). 18. Enallagma geminatum Kellicott. Chartiers Creek, May 28, 1899; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson). 19. Enallagma exsulans Hagen. Beaver County, May 25, 1899 ; Alleghany County (C. Dag- gette) ; Monongohela River, Alleghany County, July 30, 1898 ; Silver Lake, August 14, 1898 ; Aspinwall, September 12, 1898 ; _Chartiers Creek, May 28, 1899; Ohio Pyle, June 18, 1899, and June 24-July 1, 1900; Idlewild, July 10, r900 (D. A. Atkin- son. A pair of this species was observed of which, after many ineffectual attempts at copulation, the male dropped the female, who lay as though dead for some minutes before flying away, the male meanwhile clinging motionless to a grass stems 20. Enallagma antennatum Say. Silver Lake, August 27, 1898; Chartiers Creek, May 28, 1899. 2t. Enallagma signatum Hagen. Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson). 22. Enallagma pollutum Hagen. Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson). 23 Ischnura verticalis Say. Schenley Park, July 30, 1898, and May 1, 1899 ; Monongo- hela River, Alleghany County, July-30, 1898: Turtle Swamp, July 31 and August 21, 1898, and May 3 and June 3, 1899; 70 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. | March, ’o2 Allegheny River, Alleghany County, August 9 and September 12, 1898; Silver Lake, August 18 and 27, 1898; Alleghany County, May, June and July (J. L. Graf and D. A. Atkinson) ; Beaver county, May 25, 1899; Idlewild, May 30, 1899, and July 10, 1900 (D. A. Atkinson) ; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson) ; Ohio Pyle, June 18, 1899. 24. Anomalagrion hastatum Say. wfis Turtle Swamp, July 31, 1898, and May 3, 1899; Schenley Park, September 2, 1898; Pine Creek, May 21, 1899; Alle- ghany County, July, 1899 (D. A. Atkinson); Idlewild, May 30, 1899; Couneaut Lake, August 6, 1899 (D. A. Atkin- son). ; 25. Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis Walsh. Ohio River, Alleghany County, May 14, 1899. A single teneral male. 26. Ophiogomphus johannus Needham. Rockwood, June 29, 1900; one male. The specimen was referred to Professor Needham, who has identified it as his species johannus. Itisclearly distinct from Ophiogomphus caro- linus Hagen, as figured by Needham (Can. Ent. xxxi, 9), by the form of the superior abdominal appendages seen from above, but seemed to differ from johannus in the form of the ‘inferior appendage and slightly in the genital hamules. (See Plate III, figs. 3-5). Moreover, the humeral and ante- humeral stripes are separated and not largely joined as de- scribed for johannus. Professor Needham writes that since the species was described he has examined a number of both sexes, and that the distinctness of the humeral and ante- humeral stripes is a variable character, though the Pennsyl- vania specimen has them more widely separated than any other specimen he has seen, Moreover, the form of the inferior ab- dominal appendage has not been accurately described and figured, as the original material was a single teneral male with this part badly shrunken, ‘The inferior appendages in O. johan- nus and O carolinus are very similar, Professor Needham says - also that the accessory genital organs of the second abdominal March, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. a ‘segment vary in the same species to an unusual degree in this genus. 7 The Pennsylvania specimen was taken along the Castleman River, near a very swift ripple about a mile above Rockwood. It was resting on a large boulder at the water’s edge. As I approached it flew away. Half an hour later, when I again visited the spot, it (presumably the same one) was resting on the identical rock where I had seen it before. It was the only one of the species observed. The ground color of the thorax was a beautiful dark grass green. About the ripple where it was found, Gomphus brevis and G. albistylus were common. (To be Continued.) rs > The Home of Some Aculeate Hymenoptera with Descriptions of Two New Species. By H. L. VIBRECK. For the entomologist there can hardly be a more enticing field to collect in than the wilds of southern New Jersey. The - place is a favorite among the nearby collectors, the abundant and peculiar fauna is enough to draw Pennsylvanians from their native heath and make them forget that there are insects in their own State. It is only necesary to go eight or twelve miles from Philadelphia to find excellent places to work in with the net. This part of the State abounds in barren areas which afford no temptation to the grasping agriculturalist, and have consequently lapsed into grand reserves, blessed with an absence of fences and trespass signs, a delight for the free. The flora is rich, as varied and peculiar as the insect world, which in great part it supplies. Here we find endless variety of land, woods, bogs, wastes, clearings, each of which affords some specialties in the entomological line. Sand clearings with a few scattered plants, here and there a short pine tree, form the asylums of Fossorial Hymenoptera and yield fine things to the one who hunts. - Near to the Delaware and Big Timber Creek, here a county boundry, in the corner of Gloucester County, is such a sandy 72 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [ March, ’o2 place as has been described ; here was found the type of A/isco- phus americanus Fox, by the describer himself, on September 9, 1890. In asomewhat similar place, no more than two miles farther east, and near North Woodbury in the same county, were collected some interesting aculeate species, two of which proved to be new. Here A/tscophus americanus makes its home. This species still remains the only representative of the genus in America—it has not been recorded from any other State. Three trips were made to this locality, June 13, 22 and August I, 1901. Inthis sandy area bounded by woods, roads, waste field and feeble run, were noticed numerous aculeates, so many indeed as to require constant vigilance to detect and capture them as they emerged from or arrived at their nests. The days were bright and sunny, the heat almost uncomfortable as the rays were reflected from the hot surface of the sand. J7Zzs- cophus americanus was not taken in departing or returning to the nest, but sometimes on a dead twig or sporting on the sand. Tachina flies were noticed evidently waiting their chance to lay an egg tn one of the tunnels. Plenoculus in New Jersey. ‘This genus had never been re- corded any further east than Agricultural College, Michigan, type locality of P. daviszz the type of the genus, but here in New Jersey were two species, evidently new to science. They have been named /. atlanticus and P. foxit ; both were captured while resting on thesand. A/lanticus was at first thought to be identi- cal with davisiz, but closer study convinces one that it is distinct; its identity will no doubt be more firmly established when the - female is found. P. /foxii is a handsome neat species, both sexes of it being taken. ‘The Mutillidee were also well repre- sented here, males and females in three genera were about. Methoca bicolor were running on the sand with J/, stygia hover- ing over them ; though not noticed in coitu, they must be sexes of one species, and J/. stygia will hold as the name, as its description comes before bicolor ; Myrmosa unicolor Say and M. thoracica Blake were found the same way, and with Mr. Ash- mead I believe them to be sexes of one species. Spheroph- thalma canella Blake was here hovering over the sand above .S. rugulosa Fox ; here again it is believed we have to deal with March, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 73 sexes of one species—canella. ‘There is no good reason why it should not be so. ‘The following are the descriptions of the new species. Plenocolus foxii, n sp.* Clypeus produced, like a blunt beak, dorsulum closely punctured espe- cially medially, enclosure of metanotum longitudinally striate, pygidium almost impunctate. 9.—Length 5mm. Clypeus longitudinally raised medially with a tri- angular smooth to polished area, from the apex of which there extends back on the front, terminating before its middle a longitudinal sort of carina. Front convex, very finely punctate or rugulose. Space between posterior ocelli distinctly greater than that between them and nearest eye margin, cheeks indistinctly sculptured, dullish, finely silvery sericeous, the raised portion of the front (which extends down to a point meeting the supraclypeal carina) indistinctly sericeous, almost bare, the depression on each side of the raised space satiny, the clypeus less so. First flagel- lar joint longer than the second, but not as long as the second and third joints united. Pronotum very finely sculptured. Dorsulum slightly im- pressed medially where it is closely finely punctured, there is a slight indication of a line to each side of this median impression, beyond which the dorsulum is provided with separated and more distinct punctures and also a faint impression. Mesapleurz with a longitudinal impressed line, _ the sculpture obscured by a silvery appressed very short pubescence. Scutellum uniformly finely sculptured. Disc of metathorax finely rugu- lose, with separated imperfectly formed longitudinal striz. The sides of the metathorax finely indistinctly striate, silvery sericeous. Dorsally the thorax is no more pubescent than the front. Second recurrent nervure received by the second submarginal cell a little beyond the middle. Ab- domen subopaque, finely indistinctly sculptured, the segments with a transverse apical impression, partly sericeous, more conspicuous and silvery on the sides. Pygidial area shining. Black ; mandibles whitish on basal half, ferruginous to brown on apical half. A line on pronotum with a broad interruption medially, the tubercles and tegulze partly, postscutellum, the four anterior femora apically and all the tibiz above primrose yellow, the tibiz beneath and the tarsi entirely, brown or brownish, %&.—Length 4mm. Differs from the female in having the clypeus pro- duced into a truncate production with a median tooth, and in the indis- tinctly finely sculptured sides of the metathorax, In color it differs by the markings being more lemon yellow, the tarsi in part unicolorous with the markings. The tibize pale brown beneath, and the flagellum with a brown space taking in about all of joints three, four and five. * Dedicated to William J. Fox, author of this interesting genus. 74 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [ March, ’o2 Type coll. H. L. Viereck. Co-type coll. Acad. Nat. Sci., Philadelphia. Type, locality North Woodbury, Gloucester Co., N. J., June 22 and August 1, 1901 (H. L. V.). Two females, one male, This species is maculated like P. albipes Ashin., but is evidently distinct from that species. Plenoculus atlanticus, n. sp. Clypeus narrow, broadly truncate with a blunt corner, front with a longitudinal line running from the fore ocellus. Dorsulum uniformly sculptured, metanotum transversely striate. Apical dorsal segment with with a few indistinct punctures. %.—Length 4.5mm. Clypeus with the truncation as broad as its length. shining and sparsely punctured. Front slightly convex, not distinctly im- pressed laterally, very minutely and uniformly sculptured, opaque, a shin- ing impressed line running from the anterior ocellus down on the face to near the insertion of antennz, cheeks more shining almost similarly sculptured. No part of the head thickly sericeous, the pubescence heaviest on face ; excepting on cheeks, where it is silvery, the pubesence is golden. First joint of the flagellum about as long as the second, man- dibles internally with a distinct tooth near the middle. Dorsulum finely uniformly sculptured with two parallel shining lines medially, not extend- ing to the middle. A line starting before the middle laterally extending almost to the posterior border, mesopleurz with a curved impressed line anteriorly, microscopically, uniformly sculptured. Metanotum longitudi- nally impressed medially, with tranaverse fine striae, some of which origi- nate on the anterior border and radiate off to the sides, the small triangular polished impression on the superior half of the metathoracic truncation distinct, the base of the truncation and the metapleurz sculptured much like mesopleurz. Second recurrent nervure received by the second submarginal cell distinctly beyond the middle. Abdomen dull, apical segments becoming shining, the apical segment with sparse ill defined punctures. Black ; clypeus ochre yellow, mandibles, exceping brown apices, lemon yellow, part of scape, anterior femora beneath, the apices of all the femora and all tibiz and tarsi more or less tawny ochraceous, Type coll. H. L. Viereck. Co-type coll. Acad. Nat. Sci., Phila. Type, locality North Woodbury, Gloucester Co., N. J., June 13, 1901 (H. L. V.). In the co-type the striee of metanotum are almost entirely missing. ‘This species is closely related to P. davisii Fox, from which it can be distinguished by the clypeus, the finer sculpture, and quite readily by the coloration, March, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 75 A Trip to Lake Josephine, Fla. By JoHN AND Hurp Comstock, Evanston, Il. We were tired of the collecting around Avon Park, not because there were no insects to be found but for the reason that we had become familiar with the country. ‘The scenery on the sand hills is not as tropical as one coming from the North might wish. Having heard of a picturesque ‘‘ flatwoods’”’ lake some twenty miles south we decided to take a camping trip to this place. . So after securing our outfit, which consisted of a mule and wagon, blankets, guns, a frying pan and provisions for four days, also the ever necessary compass and map, my brother Hurd and I started southward. The way led through country in which no sign of human existence would be met for miles except the dimmest and roughest of roads, ‘The sun beat down on the sandlike soil, causing the heat to radiate from it in waves. We found pleasure in keeping as quiet as possible, and so did the mule which caused me some exercise. All morning we travelled through a barren waste, overrun with scrub oak and saw pal- metto, and without once seeing a man or dwelling of any kind. Atnoon weentered a stretch of saw-grass prairie where » we kept the road with difficulty. After passing this open land the aspect of the country changed. The pines became larger and dwarf oaks vanished. In low places cabbage palms reared their lofty heads, and along waterways cypress were in abund- ance. ‘The magnolia bay, food plant of Papilio palamedes was commonly met with. Soon we came to a cattle pen where we ate lunch and fed our animal. A log hut stood at one end of the pen and an old woman, who seemed to be the sole occupant, told us the way to Lake Josephine. She was a typical South Florida ‘cracker,’ dirty and snuff besmeared, but hospitable to a degree, as is the case with most of these solitary people. I left her in a state of wonderment by the information that we had come to hunt butterflies. I can imagine her remarking in the peculiar Southern drawl, ‘‘them there Yankees shure are purty big fools,’’ and strengthening the opinion with a liberal portion of snuff. This, of course, after we had left. 76 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [March, ’o2 Late in the day we came in view of the lake, and what a beautiful sight met our eyes. The blazing tropical sun was just sinking in the west, silhouetting the grand palms and live oaks and doubling itself in the still waters of the lake. On a half submerged log sat a water turkey, who did not move when we approached. He seemed conscious of a truce, for it was the hour of peace and quietude, when mother nature’s children cease their killing and prepare for another night. A solitary hut stood near one end of the lake, and toward this we directed our steps. After being welcomed by the usual crowd of barking dogs and staring children, we received per- mission from the owner to camp a short distance from his cabin. Our evening meal disposed of by the light of a camp fire, we rolled ourselves in blankets and were soon fast asleep. No cov- ering was needed to guard against mosquitoes as, strange to say, there were few of these pests. Whether it was too early in the year for them or not I do not know, but I presume this was the reason. The nights are quite cool in the beginning of May. Next morning we awoke with the birds, in time to see the glorious sunrise, and also to catch a nice string of fish. After a hearty meal we started out in search of Rhopalocera. Then began the finest collecting day of our Florida trip. But- terflies fairly swarmed. The most numerous was 7hecla favonius, which we took plentifully all around the lake. Neonympha phocion hovered over every swamp, and sosyézus was plentiful in the woods. Axosia berenice, Papilio ajax, Meganostoma cesonia and many others were abundant. In a hummock at the north end of the lake we took Chlorippe flora and one alicia, All the very common species, such as Junonia cenia, Papilio philenor and Dione vanille, were as plentiful as at Avon Park. Only one thing marred our happiness. We could not get enough paper with which to put the specimens up in shape for transporta- tion. Our ‘cracker’ friend could not read, consequently he had no use for paper, and we had thoughtlessly neglected to bring a supply with us. Partly on this account and partly be- cause we only stayed two days we did not secure a very large supply. Fishing was excellent. Catfish fairly longed to be out of the March, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Py; water, and bass were quite plentiful. We had the good fortune to see a large ‘gator’ on the second day of our stay. The woods were full of small game, such as squirrel, rabbit and quail. The latter, however, we could not shoot as it was out of season. The time of departure came all too soon. On the morning of the fourth day we pulled up stakes and turned our faces towards Avon Park. We both agreed that should we ever again visit Florida more time would be spent at Lake Josephine. Those who wish to find this lake must take a large scale map of DeSoto County and iook for Lake Kuhlman. Josephine is the name by which it is known to those who live near it, and should you ask the way to Kuhlman most of them could not tell you. ; Fifty-four species of Rhopalocera were taken at Avon Park unless otherwise stated. The following were the most inter- esting captures : Phyciodes phaon.—Fairly plentiful in May. _ Timetes petreus.—One only, May. Limenitis floridensis.—Four, April and May. Chlorippe alicia.—One, Lake Josephine. Chlorippe flora,—Lake Josephnie. Neonympha phocion.—Very common over marshes in April and May, both at Avon Park and Lake Josephine. Calephelis cenius.—Not very common. Thecla M. album.—More often met with than the preceding species. Terias elathea.—One in February. ‘ Terias jucunda,—Quite common in May. Terias delia.—Fairly common in February only. Papilio palamedes.—Quite common from February 20th to March 25th. Taken occasionally after that time. Pamphila palatka. Megathymus yucce. — On the Validity of Dasyllis Affinis Macquart. By CuHAs. W. JOHNSON. In the catalogue of described Diptera of North America (2nd Edition), page 233, note 114, Baron Osten Sacken says: ‘“‘Laphria affints Macq., the type of which I saw in Mr. Bigot’s collection, looks very much like Z. ¢horacica in the variety with 78 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [March, ’o2 altogether black abdominal pile. The description speaks of white hairs about the head which do not exist in Z. thoracica, but does not shake my belief in the synonymy.”’ é' For some time I have had in my collection two specimens, one ( ¢ ) collected at Jackson, Alabama, Oct. 23, ’94 ; the other, (@) from Dr. G. de N. Hough, was collected by Mr. G. R. Pilate at Tifton, Georgia, Oct. 10, ’98. Last year (Oct. 21, ’o1) Mr. E. Daecke obtained a male of the same species at Manu- muskin, N. J., and on Oct. 20th I was fortunate enough to capture a female at Riverton, N. J. The above measure re- spectively 20, 14, 20 and 19 mm. Macquart’s description was based on a male, and the two specimens before me agree with it in all of the more important features : palpi black with black pile, beard white, pile on the sides of the face white, mystax black with some intermingling white hairs, pile on the front black and on the sides of the head white; abdomen narrow, with black pile ; femora and tibia with yellow hair which, on the under side of the posterior legs, is black, In the females there seems to be considerable variation, the pile on the face (includ- ing the mystax), the beard and inferior orbits is entirely black, while the specimen from Riverton has only a small upper portion of the orbits slightly white pilose. In general appearance it more closely resembles D. flavicollis than J). thoracica, From the former it is readily separated by its black mystax, the pile on the thorax is noticeably thinner and entirely erect, the shining, glaucous ground color showing clearly. From /¢horacica it differs in being much narrower, the head proportionately larger and nearly as wide as the thorax ; the hair on the front and vertex black, and the pile on the thorax shorter, more sparse and of a dull, not a bright yellow. This seems to be an autumnal species. Of the other four species found in this section I have no records of capture later than the middle of July. GG — A HerMaruropite Lycana,—On July r4th, r901, I was fortunate enough to capture, at Fortune’s Rock, near Biddeford, Me., a specimen of Lycena pseudargiolus, summer form neglecta, whose wings on right side are typical male, while those on the left are heavily bordered with black, equally typical of the female sex.—A. F. Winn, Westmount, Que. a ee erre rue oo) eee 6 TOE March, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. | 79 Some New or Little Known Bees. By CHARLES ROBERTSON, CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIs. Osmia cobaltina Cr. Osmia cobaltina Cresson, Trans. Am. Ent. Soc. v11, 104, 2, 1878. Osmia Illinoensis Robertson, Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis vii, 347, 3’; 1897. Osmia atriventris Cr. Osmia atriventris Cresson, Proc. Ent. Soc. Phil. iii, 29, 2, 1864. Osmia proxima, Cresson, ibid. 32, 3%. Osmia major sp nov. ?.—Closely resembles the female of the preceding, but is much larger : the mandibles at apex relatively broader, the middle tooth much nearer the outer than inner tooth, while in O. afriventris the middle tooth is about half way between the two ; segment 6 of abdomen more pubescent, more finely punctured. Length 11 mm. 3'.—Also closely resembles the male of O. afriventris, but is larger, the second ventral segment more finely punctured, its apical margin rather densely pubescent. Length ro mm. Carlinville, Illinois ; 2 9, 1 & specimen. Osmia cordata sp. nov. o3'.—Resembles the male of O. major in size, general form, color and pubescence ; antennz long, black, joint 3 hardly longer than 2, much shorter than 4; wings hyaline, basal nervure interstitial with median; notch on segment 6 of abdomen very wide and shallow ; 7 strongly bi- dentate, as usual; ventral segment 1 coarsely punctured, emarginate so that it appears cordate. Length 1o-11 mm. Carlinville, Illinois; 2 $ specimens. ‘This may be the male of O. brevis. Osmia pumila Cr. Osmia pumila Cresson, Proc. Ent. Soc. Phil. iii, 35, 2, 1864. Osmia vicina Cresson, ibid. 38, <3. Illinois specimens of the 2 were identified by Mr. Cresson as O. albiventris, and I have suspected that the sexes described under that name did not belong together. Through the kind- ness of Mr. Cresson I have had an opportunity to examine the type. It is hard to distinguish the females of the two species. The female of O. pumila is usually smaller, the last joint of antennze about as long as 4-6 together, enclosure of metathorax more metallic, less triangular, above with a transverse rugose So ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [March, ’o2 band, anterior margin of clypeus more regularly truncate, segment 5 of abdomen more densly punctured, hind tibize more coarsely punctured. In O. albiventris 9 the anterior margin of clypeus presents two lateral teeth and a median emargina- tion, so that it appears somewhat quadridentate, the last joint of antennz relatively shorter, the enclosure of metathorax more blackish, more uniformly finely rugose, without the su- perior transverse series of rugosities. Of the four female types examined one belongs to O. pumila. Nomada bella Cr. Nomada bella Cresson, Proc. Ent. Soc. Phil. ii, 287, o7, 1863. Nomada maculata Cresson, ibid. 303, . Nomada maculata Robertson, Trans. Am. Ent. Soc. xx, 275, 2’, 1893. I have examined all except one of the type specimens. ‘The mandibles are bidentate. In the original description of /V. maculata were included some doubtful males and some appar- ently doubtful varieties. Nomada simplex sp. nov. Nomada bella Robertson (not Cresson), Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis vii, 340, 2, 1897. 3'.—Black, apical segment of abdomen ferruginous ; head and thorax . densely punctured, clothed with long and rather dense pubescence ; joints of flagellum slightly denticulate at apex beneath ; scutellum hardly sub- bilobed, unusually low; apical segment bifid ; mandibles, clypeus, lab- rum, inferior orbits in front, scape in front, tubercles, and fascize on ab- dominal segments 1-6, lemon-yellow ; the fasciz more or less narrowed or notched medially in front, sometimes interrupted, behind with an in- dentation on each side, which on segment 5 sometimes passes through the fascia, leaving a spot on each extreme side ; tegula lemon-yellow or yellowish ferruginous ; flagellum beneath reddish testaceous; anterior and middle legs yellow, the femora and tibiz largely black behind ; hind legs dark, except knees, apex of tibiz and apical joints of tarsi; wings hyaline, apical margins clouded, nervures and stigma testaceous. Length 8-9 mm, Epeolus lectus Cr. Epeolus lectus Cresson, Trans. Am. Ent. Soc. vii, 88, 9, 1878. LEpeolus agnalus Cresson, ibid. 89, 3. I have examined the types. The spurs of the 9 are not black. ‘The structure of the abdomen is quite different from March, ’o2} ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 81 E. lectoides, being strongly punctured, segments 2~4 with the apical margins replexed. ‘The pubescent fascize are quite con- tinuous, not interrupted as in £. lectoides. Epeolus autumnalis sp. nov. °.—Maxillary palpi two-jointed, with only one evident free joint ; head and thorax densely confluently punctured, the lower part of pleura with some shining impunctate intervals; scutellum unusually flat and trans- verse, lateral spines large, not equaling the posterior margin of scutel- lum ; black, middle of mandibles rufous ; tubercles, more or less, tegulz. tibize and tarsi, including tibial spurs, ferruginous; femora and tro- chanters, especially of hind legs, more or less blackish ; middle of face, collar, border of mesonotum and two lines on anterior middle, border of tubercles, posterior margin of scutellum, postscutellum, sides of meta- thorax, base of abdomen and apical margins of segments 1-4 with yellow- ish cinereous appressed pubescence, the fascia more or Jess notched or interrupted ; segment 5 has a large patch on each side, the extreme apex showing a lunate patch of silvery pubescence; wings subfuscous, the apical margins darker, the nervures and stigma fuscous. Length 1omm. &.—More pubescent, especially the face and pleura, segments 1-6 of abdomen with apical fascize, wings more hyaline. Length 7-9 mm. Carlinville, Illinois; 5 9, 6 3 specimens. E. pusillus closely resembles this species, but is smaller ; lateral spines equaling scutellum ; tibial spurs black ; pubes- cence of segment 5 of abdomen, before the silvery lunule, transverse, nor forming two lateral spots; trochanters and and femora more red. Triepeolus minimus sp. nov. - @.—Closely resembles the female of the preceding, but is smaller ; the maxillary palpi three jointed, with two evident free joints; scutellum more elevated, more bilobed, lateral spines shorter, less flat ; face and pleura more densely pubescent, fascia on segment 2 of abdomen with a lateral subquadrate patch extending forwards black ; the labrum and three basal joints of antennz partly ferruginous ; legs red, hind trochan- ters and femora more ferruginous, the front ones more ‘black ; wings hyaline, apical margins clouded. Length 8 mm. Carlinville, Illinois ; 1 9 specimen. Dr. W. J. HOLLAND, Director of the Carnegie Institute and author of the Butterfly Book, is actively engaged in the preparation of a work on the Moths, to be profusely illustrated by the three-color process. 82 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [March, ’o2 Identity of Hemaris Tenuis and H. Diffinis. By Eviison A. SmytH, Jr., Blacksburg, Va. I received additional confirmation this spring, that Wemaris tenuis and HH. diffints were seasonal forms of one species, and . that the effect of winter upon either form in the pupa state, is to produce 7. tenuis. Tenuis is the spring form, and définis the late summer form from eggs of either form. In my article of the same caption as this, which appeared in ~ the ENToMOLOGICAL NEws for November, 1900, on page 585, I spoke of obtaining eggs from a captive female Zezuzs on June I, 1900, from which about thirty dzffinzs emerged by July 2oth. I ended the paragraph as follows: ‘‘ The balance of these pupze at this writing (Sept. 13th) seem inclined to winter. Whether they will emerge in the spring as 7. tenuzs or 7. diffinis remains — to be seen.”’ : I carefully kept to themselves these pupze of ‘enuzs parent- age, the bulk of which had emerged as dfinzs, and on May 25, 1901, they commenced to emerge. Eighteen imagines ap- peared: Of these, thirteen are small typical, light yellow, even margined //. ¢enuzs,; two are buff yellow like dzffinis, with, however, very slight emargination ; three have slight but dis- tinct emargination and are white yellow like ¢enuzs. All were, of course, smoky when they emerged, and those killed at once retain the cloudy areas. Thus, early summer eggs from /7, fenuzs produced //, diffints later the same summer and pupz from the same brood, lasting over the winter produced /7. éenuzs, the parent form, the fol- lowing spring. I have already abundantly shown that eggs of //. diffinis, hibernating as pupze, produce /7, ¢enuzs the following spring. The question of identity needs no further proof, though it will be interesting to try the effect of artifficial cold on pupee from tenuis eggs, which normally produce diffinis, to see if tenuts will result. This I have not done yet. The above specimens and the others illustrating my breed- ing experiments are all in my collection carefully labelled. March, ‘02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 83 Notes on Certain Coleoptera. By L. E. Hoop. At the request of an entomological friend, and armed with a sketch map of the Harvard College grounds giving the localities of certain trees that, in the years ago, were sadly infested with Chrysomela scalaris Lec. in all its stages, I made repeated visits to Cambridge this season, hoping to secure living larvee and imagos for scientific study. I searched carefully both on the college grounds and in the vicinity without success. Not a single specimen was to be seen, and seeing the futility of further search in this locality, I next went to the Old Roxbury Cemetary in Roxbury, Mass., where I have seen both the larvee and imagos of this Chryso- melid so numerous that they were absolutely a nuisance, Here I only secured a single adult, no signs of larvee being visible. Other localities in Medford, Malden and Braintree, were visited without success. I only know of a single larva, that a local collector found in Roxbury, having been seen this season in this neighborhood, and I can only understand this remarkable scarcity of a species usually so common, but as being the result of our cold wet spring. All species of Coleoptera, with a few exceptions, have been ‘scarce this year, and in general the season is a failure as far as collecting goes. Among other leaf-feeding beetles the same scarcity was ob- servable, the only locality where I have met with any real success in beating was in a swampy field near Braintree, Mass., where I collected the first week in July. In Mordellidz only two species were at all common, and these not in the same proportion as in recent years. All species of Rhynchophora were rare, only half a dozen species having been collected during the year, one of these, /x- rymycter fasciata Oliv., I find high up on trees among fungus. In Cerambycidiz I have secured but few individuals, and the spring catch of Carabidz was a total failure. The only species of Cincindela at all common was C. sexgut- 84 _ ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [ March, ’o2 ta. C. hentzii was certainly three weeks behind the usual time of appearance, and specimens have been scarce and shy. While the rule has been a great dearth of both species and specimens, the exception has given a few splendid series of species generally considered very scarce in this region, the most notable being in the Buprestide and certain genera of the Chrysomelide. During the summer I was presented with a fine little weevil that was found alive in a cargo of fruit from the West Indies. ~<42> Three New Species of Nemoatcerous Diptera. By D. W. CoguimLLEtr. The early stages of the following new species of Diptera are to be treated of by Dr. H. G. Dyar, at whose request the writer hereby names and characterizes these species in order that they may be recognized in the future. So little is known in regard to the early stages of our Diptera that any facts on this subject will form a welcome addition to our scanty knowledge, and it is fortunate for the science that so experienced a biologist as Dr. Dyar is to devote a portion of his energies to this interest- ing but greatly neglected field of research. Ceratopogon varicolor, n. sp. °.—Head black, eyes quite widely separated on the front, antennz brown, the basal joint and sutures of the small ones yellowish, mouth parts brown ; thorax black, opaque, gray pruinose, mesonotum in middle . of the front half marked with a pair of brown vittz, scutellum brownish yellow, abdomen pale yellow, dorsum of first segment brownish ; legs yellow, coxz, a band before apices of front and middle femora, near base of front and hind tibia, and the hind femora, except the extreme bases, black, narrow apices of tibiae and joints of tarsi also black ; first hind tarsal joint about twice as long as the second, the fifth about twice as long as the fourth, not spinose on under side, claws large and of an equal size, each front femur bearing four stout spines on the apical half of the under side, other femora without spines ; wings hyaline, bare, third vein separated from the first, not connected with it by a crossvein, ending near four-fifths length of wing, fourth vein forks slightly before small crossvein ; halteres yellow ; length, 3 mm, A female specimen bred September 4 by Dr. H,. G. Dyar. Type, Cat. No, 6083, U. S. National Museum, ti ae 1 | bar aes March, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS 85 ffab.—Bellport, Long Island, N. Y. Near setulosus Loew, but differing in the coloring of the legs, the absence of black bristles on the hind tibia, etc. Tanypus dyari, n. sp. % 2.—Yellowish brown, the scutellum, abdomen, halteres and legs pale yellowish, the abdomen changing into yellowish brown toward the apex and with a similarly colored band on the preceding segments except the first, a brownish band before apex of each femur and near base of each femur and near base of each tibia; antennal plumosity of male brown mixed with whitish and changing into white at the apex ; mesonotum opaque, grayish pruinose, the three vittze indistinct, yellowish brown ; abdominal segments 2 to 6 bearing near the base a dorsal cluster of rather long brown hairs ; front tibize only pubescent, their tarsi bearing a few rather long hairs, middle and hind tibize densely covered with such hairs ; wings densely haired, hyaline, a median band and the apical third brownish and marked with several hyaline spots; median band very irregular, greatly contracted at the middle and expanded at each end, the median crossvein about at its middle and clouded with a darker brown, the hyaline spots principally situated near the hind margin of the wing ; brown at apex of wing contains about 8 hyaline spots and dots; fifth vein forks slightly before the crossvein ; length, 3to 4mm. Five males and eight females. Type, No. 6084, U. S. National Museum. Hab.—Washington, D.C. (D. W. Coquillett, in May); Bell- port, Long Island, N. Y. (H. G. Dyar, bred August 27th and 28th); Cambridge, Mass. (Edward Burgess, April 4th); and Detroit, Mich. (H. G. Hubbard). Corethra brakeleyi, n. sp. 3 2.—Dark brown, the antenne, halteres, knees and tarsi yellow; plumosity of male antennz yellow, mesonotum opaque, gray pruinose except three narrow vittz and a few spots near the humeri, hairs of thorax brownish, those of the abdomen yellow, tibize’and tarsi bearing many long hairs; first joint of front tarsi slightly shorter than the tibia ; wings whitish hyaline, marked with a brown crossband near one-third and two-thirds its length, the first one oblique, the second band produced triangularly near middle of its inner side, costal margin on each side of this band strongly tinged with golden yellow, fringe white, marked with a brown spot at posterior end of each crossband and on either side of the eXtreme wing tip; length, 1.5 mm. One male and three females, bred jointly, August 12th to 14th, by Mr. J. T. Brakely and Prof. J. P. Smith. Type, Cat. No. 6086, U. S. National Museum. Hab.—lahaway, N. J. 86 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. {March, ’o2 A New Species of Brachynemurus. By NATHAN BANKS. § In a small collection of Neuroptera recently sent me for de- termination by Prof. Cockerell, I find a species of ‘ant-lion fly not hitherto described. It belongs to the large genus, Brachy- nemurus, and is allied to our common ZB. abdominalis Say. Brachynemurus cockerelli n. sp.—Face yellow; a large dark brown spot around and between the antenne, lower each side, but with a faint median line toward the clypeus ; vertex: yellow, with a brown line each side; antennz brown, moderately long; palpi yellow, last joint partly brown. Prothorax pale yellow, with four narrow brown lines from base to tip, all of equal width and at equal distances apart; rest of thorax mostly brown, with yellow spots and lines, two small spots on each anterior lobe of the mesothorax, metathorax pale in the middle ; pleura brown, with yellow spots most numerous on the posterior part of meta- thorax. Legs pale yellow, dotted with black, quite thickly above on hind and middle femora ; tips of tarsal joints brown ; legs with many black bristles, and some white ones on the femora; spurs as long as the first two tarsal joints. Abdomen yellow, striped with brown, venter mostly brown; above each segment has a median and a lateral stripe, leaving considerable yellow between them ; the abdomen is clothed with many black and a few white hairs ; inthe 9 with the third segment nearly twice as long as the fourth. Wings faintly flavescent ; all the longitudinal veins interruptedly brown and white, many cross-veins brown at bases ; no brown on the membrane save a small brown dot at the end of the median in fore wings; pterostigma yellowish, small and not promi- nent ; wings moderately narrow, hind ones acute at tips ; four cross-veins before origin of the radial sector in fore wings, between anal and cubital veins but one series of cells, few of the costals forked before pterostigma, in fore wing the cubital forks directly below the first fork of the radial sector. Length 31 mm., expanse 62 mm. One female from Lone Mountain,, New Mexico, July (Cock- erell). Easily separated from 2. abdominalis by the four lines on prothorax, by the dotted median vein in fore wings, and by the lack of spots on the membrane. From #2. hudbdbardi it is distinct by the yellow color, markings of head, etc. — ~~ _ Mr. S, N. Dunnine, of Hartford, Conn., has presented his valuable collection of Hymenoptera to the American Entomological Society. It includes a number of Mr. Dunning’s types in this order of insects. March, ’o2]| ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 87 A New Species of Cratichneumon. By Henry lL. VIERECK. Cratichneumon artemis n. sp.— 2.—Length 9.5 mm.— Head and thorax black, abdomen bluish, femora and tibiz fulvous. Clypeus truncate, polished, with a few punctures posteriorly, the rest of the head polished, sparsely punctured, the cheeks especially so. Ocelli in a low triangle, the space between posterior ones greater than that between them and nearest eye margin; first joint of flagellum distinctly longer than the second, scape globose, punctured. Prothorax strongly incurved, the su- perior half longitudinally striate. Dorsulum with separated punctures, parapsidal grooves not extending to the middle. Scutellum convex, punctures deep and well separated. Mesopleura separately and deeply punctured anteriorly, posteriorly closer and somewhat striate. Areola-of metanotum not strongly defined, they are minutely roughened, lateral superior margins of metathorax rather strongly margined, the rest of of metathorax confluently punctured ; posterior coxz closely, strongly punctured. Post-petiole indistinctly striate, becoming sparsely punc- tured posteriorly ; the second dorsal abdominal segment closely and deeply punctured, the following segments less so, the apical ones almost impunctate. Head and thorax sparsely pubescent, abdomen apparently bare dorsally, indistinctly pubescent ventrally. Black ; Mandibles, except apex and base, all of four anterior legs, ex- cept coxe and trochanters, and posterior femora and tibiz fulvous, like legs of C. peda/is ; tarsi of posterior legs less brown, abdomen ventrally testaceous, dorsally purplish to bluish; wings subhyaline, nervures and stigma dark brown. Type Coll. Am. Ent. Soc. Type locality, Colorado.—One female. Cratichneumon pedalis pallidipennis n. var.—Q <> Notes and News. ENTOMOLOGICAL GLEANINGS FROM ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE. Epiror ENTOMOLOGICAL NEws: Dear Sir.—The prostitution of the office of State Entomologist has become notorious. Professionalism, or attempts at it, in other lines, a small library, a few ‘‘ bugs,’’ a college education, any of these, or not even as much as one of these, may be the excuse offered by some official in appointing a favorite to fill this position. Recently the governor of one of our commonwealths has been called upon to appoint a State ento- mologist. One is surprised to find that the appointee’s name is not found in the Entomologists’ Directory, in the International Zoologists’ Directory, or on the membership roll of the A. A. A.S. Heis nota subscriber to any entomological publication, to the best of my knowledge he never published an entomological article in his life, and to my certain knowledge he cannot distinguish the orders of insects. Now heis State entomologist in a State with a population of more than two millions, and the Entomologists’ Direc- tory gives the names and addresses of five entomologists in this Common- wealth. The present incumbent will do wonders when he grapples with Chion- aspis furfurusand Carpocapsa promonella. Indeed, | have been informed by an entomologist in a neighboring State that 1ooo budded pecan plants, passed by the appointee mentioned above as free from San Jose scale, were all infested with the scale, and not a plant of the lot was budded stock. The mass of easily accessible entomological literature at the present time makes the compiling of an annual report an easy matter. This annual report is often the only evidence required to substantiate the ento- mologist’s claim to efficiency. It would seem that officials, vested with appointing power, would do well to consult well-known entomologists as to the scientific attainments of possible appointees for this much abused office of State entomologist. Economic entomologists in adjoining States ought not be compelled to accept the bungling reports of some amateur or worse. The position of State entomologist is too important, scientifi- cally and economically, at once and in its future effects, to be the play- thing of politicians and demagogues. Yours truly, E. B. WILLIAMSON. 122 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [April, ’ DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY Edited by Prof. JOHN B. SMITH, Sc. D., New Brunswick, N. J. Papers for this department are solicited. They should be sent to the editor, Prof. John B. Smith, Sc.D., New Brunswick, N. J. In a previous communication in this Department I called attention to the work done at the Station fiir Pflanzenschutz at Hamburg. There is now at hand a series of papers by Dr. Brick the Director, by Dr. Reh the Entomologist in charge, co-operating also with Mr. G. B. King and by Dr. Karl Kraepelin. Dr. Brick gives a very interesting account of the Station, its methods of inspection, and the new quarters occupied by it. As compared with figures previously given, Canada now leads in the number of scaly apples sent from the Atlantic coast ; but nothing like as bad as from the Pacific coast. The percentages given are, for Canadian apples, 4.19 per cent. infested ; for the eastern United States, 0.29 per cent. infested ; for Cali- fornia, 64 Io per cent. infested ; for Oregon, 79.73 per cent. infested. In the total, 31,533 shipments, 1 24 per cent. proved to be infested by the San Jose or pernicious scale’ Japan now comes well to the front as an exporter of scaly plants, and the regulations previously applying only against American nursery stock are now extended to that coming from Japan. Dr. Kraepelin enumerates 490 species of animals ranging from verte- brates to worms that were found as introductions at the Port of Hamburg, coming from all parts of the world. Thirteen of these are vertebrates, twenty-two are worms and 294 are hexapods or true insects. The Cole- optera are far in the lead ; the Hemiptera come next and the Hymenop- tera make a good third. The Orthoptera make a fair showing and the other orders follow a long way behind. After reading over the list of species the only surprising feature is that so few of the introduced species manage to establish themselves. And when we read of the places in which these were found and consider how many must have escaped notice, we wonder indeed that ‘introduced species”’ are of so little comparative importance. We have them ‘from wood,” *‘ on Cacti,”’ in the ‘‘ roots of Orchids,”’ ‘‘ on decaying Bromelien,” ‘from Cacao bags,”’ ‘‘ among plants,”’ ‘‘ with tobacco,” “in flour,’’ ‘on board a steamer,”’ ‘‘in a lemon box,”’ ‘‘in an oil cake,”’ etc. In fact, only he who has done inspection work, and who has sifted in- sects has any fair idea of the multiplicity of ways in which specimens may be transported and how closely they can hide. It gives one an increased appreciation of the geographical barrier to find how few species succeed in passing it. he * * sd a * * * * * April, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 123 Lists of species are sometimes of great value and sometimes do not tell very much. This observation is apropos of the list of species taken in Georgia while jarring peach trees to capture plum curculio. The list, by MeSsrs. W. M. Scott and W. F. Fiske, is a very careful and conscientious one ; yet no Coleopterist can Jook it over without the feeling that a large percentage of the captures are casuals that might have been found in beat- ing almost any kind of tree or shrub. As a contribution to the fauna of the peach the list must be carefully scrutinized, for many of the species if they found food there at all found it on the fungi on dead wood or in de- caying conditions, or in the dead wood itself. It would have added materially to the list had there been some indica- tion as to what was and what was not a peach insect. * * * * * * * * * * Prof. E. Dwight Sanderson of the Delaware College and Experiment Station has given us a book on “‘ Insects Injurious to Staple Crops,”’ pub- lished by John Wiley and Sons, New York. The ‘‘staple crops’’ are grains and grasses, Indian corn, clover, cotton, tobacco, potato, sugar beet, and hop. Under each heading the principal injurious species are grouped, somewhat on the plan of Saunders’ Fruit Insects, and in each case, after a brief description, the most practical remedial measures are given. There is a short general discussion of the injury done by insects, some notes are given on the structure, principally of the mouth parts, and a discussion is presented concerning beneficial insects and the effect of farm practice on the injurious species. No originality is claimed for the contents of the book and it is, in reality, merely a compilation of well-known facts and methods in convenient form. The discussion of insecticides is all too brief from the farmer’s standpoint and, if it was deemed desirable to give any instruction concerning mouth structures, surely better pictures could have been obtained than the obscure half tones on pp. 12,13. and 14. So, for all the practical information it con- veys, figure 10, on p. 18, might just as well have been omitted. But the book is a handy one and it fills a place heretofore not occupied. * * * ea * * x * * * A new book on Invertebrate Zoology comes from Henry S. Pratt, Ph.D., of Haverford, in which the insects receive an unusual amount of recogni- tion. Quite unlike many other ‘‘ Courses,” Dr. Pratt begins with the highest type,—a wasp or other Hymenopterous insect,—but confines it to external characters until he reaches the grasshopper, when the internal structure is taken up and the mouth parts are described. There is nothing especially new in either the method or the facts brought out ; but it is encouraging to find in a general ‘‘ Course” of invertebrate zoology a fair share of time devoted to a study of the leading insect orders. The book is published by Ginn & Co., and is unusually well made and printed. * * * * * * * * * * 124 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [, April ’o2 One of the worries of the economic entomologist comes in the selection of the names by which the insects are to be known in his bulletins and to his constituents. Sometimes the matter is easy ; as when some striking color or other habital character exists, or when the scientific name lends itself to ready translation. But sometimes these things fail and practically it remains to make the scientific name the popular one, in whole or in part, é. g., the cranberry 7eras, the apple Bucculatrix, the Petilia misella, etc. I have found in my experfence that it is not much’ more difficult to get a farmer to use a reasonably short scientific name than a clumsy ‘“‘ popular” one. But when once a scientific name has come into popular use, that name should be continued as such, even if the scientific name is changed, in whole or in part. A dozen years ago or more, when IJ first began work in New Jersey, I studied the pests of a special crop and, for three years in succession, re- ported progress to an Association of the growers of thatcrop. It was my misfortune to find in one of the leading pests one whose generic position fluctuated abominably. I tried conscientiously to keep up with the changes and every time I talked to my constituents referred to it by a new generic name. Finally, one of the growers remarked, rather sarcastically, that there seemed to be very little certainty in entomolgy when even the names of the insects changed every year! I took the suggestion to heart, and now-a-days when I have once used a name in a ‘‘ popular’’ way, that **popular’’ use of the term continues, no matter what change the syste- matist makes, and no matter how well the change may be based from his standpoint. Doings of Societies. A regular meeting of the Chicago Entomological Society was held in the John Crerar Library, Thursday evening, February 20, 1902, at 8 o’clock. Eight members present. President W. E. Longley in the chair. Visitors Mr. C. Schwartz and Miss Spitler, of Wellesley, Mass. Mr. Wm. J. Gerhard was elected a member of the Society by unanimous vote. The topic, Mimetic Forms and Protective Coloring, was then discussed. Mr. C. C. Adanis read an interesting paper. Among other things he showed how the coloring matter in the intes- tines of some insects helped to give them the color of the food plant, and also that the color alone was often not so important a factor in mimetic protection as the shape. Some specimens — of flies were then shown that mimicked certain bees and wasps. Mr. A. Kwiat also exhibited some Lepidoptera. Cs a ae be April, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 125 President Longley read the opinions of authors as to the cause of mimicry. Messrs. Comstock exhibited specimens of Limentis floridensis and pointed out the fact that this insect ' took the color of Anosia berenice which seems to be the com- monest Axzosza in Florida during the summer. Some protected exotic butterflies, such as (/ebomoia glaucippe, Hypolimnas mi- sippus, Anosta chrysippus, etc., were also shown. Mr. Schwartz exhibited some interesting Lepidoptera mounted on plaster of paris casts. He showed a specimen of Phy/lium scythe from Ceylon that resembled a clump of guava leaves. ‘These speci- mens were from the exhibit of Denton Bros. The meeting adjourned at 9.35 P. M., after which the members viewed the different exhibits. Joun Comstock, Secretary. The twenty-third regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court Street, Boston, on the evening of January 14, 1902. President Newcomb in the Chair. Dr. L. O. Howard spoke informally on opportunities for useful work in Entomo- logy. Mr. Kirkland told of the damage done to willows and poplars in the vicinity of Boston by Saferda concolor, and showed a photograph illustrating the work of this insect in Populus tremuloides, with punctures made by downy wood- peckers in their search for the borers. The work of this insect differs from that of Czmdex in that the slit made in the bark by the ovipositing 2 is not straight, but horse-shoe shaped. In the discussion which followed, Dr. Howard called attention to the symbiotic relation between this Ciméex and the willow- shoot horn tail, Phylloccus integer. ‘The latter, preferring dy- ing stalks to healthy ones, oviposits by preference in shoots already injured by the attack of Cimbex. The genus Zhecla was discussed by various members, who exhibited specimens, Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Presi- dent, P. G. Bolster ; 1st Vice President, W. F. Low; 2d Vice President, W. D. Denton ; Secretary and Treasurer, W. L. W. Field. 126 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [April, ’o2 Unanimous votes of thanks were passed to Dr. Howard, for his suggestive remarks, and to the retiring President, for his ceaseless efforts to promote the Club’s welfare. The meeting was then adjourned. W. L. W. FIELD, Secretary. Preliminary steps to organize The Entomological Society of Western Pennsylvania were taken on the evening of Saturday, © March 8th, 1902. A general invitation to all persons inter- ested in entomology in any of its branches had been extended by the Director of the Carnegie Museum to the public to meet in the Botanical laboratory of the Museum on that date at 8 P.M. In response to the invitation twenty-three persons were present at the meeting in person or by letter signifying their desire to participate in the formation of such a society. A preliminary organization was effected with Dr. D. A. Atkin- son, of Pittsburgh, in the Chair, and Mr. F. A. Merrick, of New Brighton, Pa., as Secretary. A general discussion took place, the result being the final adoption for the association of the name above given. W. J. Holland, LL.D., the Director of the Carnegie Museum, was chosen as the first President of the Society, Mr. F. A. Merrick was elected as Secretary, and Dr. D. A. Atkinson as Treasurer. It was resolved to hold monthly meetings on the evening of the first Saturday of each month. A committee, consisting of Mr. Herbert H. Smith, Dr. D. A. _ Atkinson and Mr. Henry Engel, was appointed to prepare a preliminary draft of a constitution and by-laws. The persons who have thus signified their intention to become members of the Society are the following: Dr. D. A. Atkinson, Pittsburgh; Hon. Frank Cowan, Greens- burg, Pa.; George D. Ehrman, Pittsburgh; Henry Engel, Pittsburg; Ellis M. Frost, Pittsburgh; Robert H. Foerster, Pittsburgh ; W. J. Holland, Pittsburgh; F. Knechtel, Swiss- vale, Pa.; Henry G. Klages, Jeannette, Pa.; George T. Kraut- wurm, Pittsburg; B. J. Krautwurm, Pittsburgh ; H. Lippold, Allegheny, Pa.; C. Maier, Allegheny, Pa.; Frederick Marloff, Oak Station P. O., Allegheny Co., Pa.; F. A. Merrick, New April, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 127 Brighton, Pa.; B. A. Overbeck, Allegheny, Pa.; Geo. N. Pohl, Newcastle, Pa.; J. Reitlechner, Allegheny, Pa.; Rev. Jerome Schmitt, Beatty, Pa.; Herbert H. Smith, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Herbert H. Smith, Pittsburgh ; Frederick Somers, Allegheny, Pa.; E. J. Voegtly, Pittsburgh; V. J. Zarobsky, Wilmerding, Pa. After the transaction of business the President of the Society placed on exhibition for the members who were present the collection of Cicindelidze contained in the Ulke collection, some thirty species of the Genus J/orpho, including a remark- ably fine pair of Worpho hecuba, and a large series of specimens representing various species of the Genus 77ozdes, (Ornithop- tera auct.) and its allies, among them Schoenbergia paradisea and ¢ithonus. The next meeting will be held on the evening of April-5, at which a large attendance of the knights of the nets and cyanide bottle is expected. At the February meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social, held at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523 S. 13th Street, eleven persons were present. The President read his deferred annual address for 1901. Prof. Smith referred to the fact that it was not known where the various stages of Czlex sollicitans pass the winter. Referring to Leucania unipunctata, the lack of variation and non-tendency to form new types were dwelt on. On the contrary, the wheat head army worm, Z. a/bilinea, also widely distributed from Canada to Mexico, had been confused with a supposed variety which is really a distinct species. Among other supposed va- rietal forms he had discovered no less than four distinct species having good structural characters in the genitalia. The di- vergence from the type of these varieties was dwelt on, and the speaker did not believe the different varieties would interbreed if the two sexes of the same form existed. ‘These forms are local, and in time would no doubt become distinct species. The peculiarities of local forms of Cécindela and Cychrus were dwelt on by Messrs. H. Wenzel and Harbeck. Mr. Wenzel referred to the confusion in the synonymy of 128 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. { April, 'o2 certain species of (icindela. He did not believe C. consentanea, patruela and sexguttata to be identical as some workers seem to think. In the West, species are attracted by lights at night, whereas in the East the same species do not seem to have this habit. Prof. Smith spoke of the entomological work of Mr, John Ak- hurst, of Brooklyn, N. Y., whose death has been atinounced. Prof. Smith reported that the Newark Entomological Society had appointed a committee to arrange for an inter-city field meet- ing on July 4th., and had delegated him to ask the co-operation of this society. On motion, the following Committee was appointed to confer with the Newark Society on this matter. Messrs. H. Wenzel and Fox ; Johnson, ex-officio. WILLIAM J. Fox, Secretary. A meeting of the American Entomological Society was held February 27, thirteen persons present. The President, Mr. P. P. Calvert, occupied the Chair. The thanks of the Society were extended to Mr. S. N. Dunning for his gift of a valuable collection of Hymenoptera and to Prof. John B. Smith for the presentation of species of Leucania new to the collection. Mr. Rehn stated that Mr. Viereck and himself expected to spend ten weeks in collecting insects in Texas, Mexico and New Mexico. Mr. Rehn also exhibited a collection of Orthoptera from San Diego, California. It contained five genera new to the collection and some new species. Dr. Calvert spoke on the importance of applying statistical methods to large series of individuals in order to determine, by percentages, what are the more variable, and what are the less variable differences between animals. He contended that this is the only true method for determining what characters are of generic and specific value, and that every student who has large series at his disposal should gather such statistics as the basis of work in classifica- tion (taxonomy). He illustrated his remarks by statistics which he is gathering during the progress of his work on the Odonata for the Biologia Centrali- Americana. H. SKINNER, Secretary. Pil. News, Vol. XIII. ENT. ~ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. Vor. XIII. MAY, 1902. No. 5. CONTENTS: Kearfoot—Eriocranid Larva.......... 129 | Williamson—Dragonflies (Odonata) Hornig—Samia cynthia..............-- 132 ’ from the Magdalen Islands...... 144 Kuwana—A new Coccid from Calif.... 134 | Knaus—Collecting Coleoptera in Wyo- Fox—Lithurgopsis .........s+ssee++.00 137 ming and: Weiss cake .cs kes dere 147 Ehrman—Notes on Coleoptera No. 2.. 140 | King—The Greenhouse Coccide, II... 152 Skinner—A new moth from Alaska.... 141 | Editorial .........¢-.eeeeeeseeeceecceres 157 Johnson—Remarks on Tephronota ru- Notes and: N@Weijtieseinntns vecsecsccre 158 ficeps and descr. of a new species 143 | Entomological Literature.............- 161 Doings of Societies.......2-scesseecsees 167 Our plate represents a species from Bolivia, described by Mr. Weeks in the Canadian Entomologist, Vol. 23, p. 265, 1901. Notes on a Eriocranid Larva. By W. D. KERARFOOT. Our entomological literature is altogether barren of facts in regard to the larval habits or life history of any one of our American species of Micropterygidz, in fact the perfect insect is a vara-avis and to be found in but few collections and in small numbers. For this reason I wish to record the following preliminary account of the larva of at least one species. ‘The only excuse for the publication of such incomplete data is the desire to inform fellow-workers of the discovery, so that they may make an effort to secure the larvee and work out the life history during the coming spring and summer. During early June or late May last year I found in several places about Montclair, N. J., the leaves of common chestnut 129 130 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 Castanea Americana, with very large blotch mines, the mines often extended entirely across the end of a leaf, or on one side of the mid-rib for nearly half the length of the leaf. By hold- ing the leaf up to the light a broad, flattened apodous-like larva could be seen eating industriously, and when disturbed wriggling quite vigorously. When feeding the larva sweeps circles of 10 mm. or more radius, the anal end acting“as a pivot, and the outline of the mine is a series of these semi-circles. The frass is deposited in fine curved lines. Leaf-mining lepidopterous larvee are unusual so early in the spring. For this reason, and also that I felt reasonably sure that I had a leaf-mining Coleopter, I paid rather scant attention to these larvee other than to place the leaves in a jelly glass with a little moss and earth at the bottom and a gauze cover over the top. I noticed that within a day or two all the larvee came out of the mines and had burrowed beneath the earth. They were bare and not enclosed in a case made out of a small part of the leaf. The matter was allowed to rest here for several months, In October, when field work required less attention, I had time to learn something of the contents of several new accessions to my library, which included Stainton’s ‘‘Natural History of the Tineina’’ and the first two volumes of J. W. Tutts’ elaborate work entitled ‘‘British Lepidoptera.’’ On Plate 3, Vol. XIII, of Stainton’s work are beautifully drawn figures of three Euro- pean species, showing moth, larva and mine, and as soon as I saw them I felt sure the identification of my chestnut miner was at hand. I got down my jelly glass and found a dozen or more small oval cocoons of rather tough texture and covered with particles of earth ; upon opening some of these cocoons I found some of the larvee had dried up and others had pupated and then dried up. Only one or two were alive; these I care- fully put away, hoping to get the moth later, but at this writ- ing all are dead, so it will be impossible to prove the species this year. During the past few months I have been making a critical study of the pupze of a number of Tortricidee bred last year and sought the aid of Dr, Packard's first part of his ‘‘Monograph May, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 131 of the Bombycine Moths.’’ On page 62 of this work is shown the pupa of European Micropteryx purpurella. It also looked familiar, and I placed under the microscope the pupa of one of my chestnut miners and the mystery was solved. If Dr. Packard’s drawing had been made from my pupa it could hardly have shown a more striking likeness. All the limbs and organs are free, and across the front, just below the eyes, are the enormous cutting mandibles, the labrum is cleft on the lower edge and bears eight setze ; on the epicranium are also four long setze ; all of these setze are fully as long as half the width of the pupa. On the square clypeus are the curious filamentarious tentacles referred to by Packard. I succeeded in softening up one of the dried larva and inflated it and give the following brief description: 5 to 6 mm. long, flat- tened; segments 5 to 7, broadest, tapering to a narrow point at anal extremity ; head small, brown, somewhat like that of a Nepticula; no pro-thoracic shield, but a small brown anal shield ; apodous. I am at work on a detailed description of the pupa and larva and will make enlarged drawings of all details, but will defer publication until I can get fresh specimens to compare. In Tutts’ work, referred to above, Vol. I, p. 129 ef seq., isa most elaborate account of the European members of this group, citing the papers of Chapman and Waller, who have been the foremost investigators in this family. Mr. Tutt divides the group into two distinct and separate super-families: Microp- terygidze and the Eriocranidz. The former includes the species whose larvze feed on wet moss, and the latter those species whose larvee are leaf miners. Lord Walsingham has erected a new genus for two of the American species,'z. ¢., Epimartyria (£. pardella Wism., and £. auricrinella Wism.) and which genus in some respects Tutt considers more archaic than Micropteryx. It is quite probable that my species is Zriocrania grisco-capt- tella \V\sm., as for several years I have taken a specimen of this late in April or very early in May, or it may be another species which is yet unidentified, of which I took one specimen in mid- summer two years ago. 132 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 Now that we have the clue I hope our American species will be rapidly overhauled and their life histories fully known. I will add that about-the same time I found the chestnut miners I found similar mines and larve on oak; these may be the same species ; I did not take care of them and made no notes, thinking it impossible they could be anything else than Coleopterous. 74 A word about the perfect insects of these group may be of inter- est. My first specimen was taken just about at dusk April 21. It doubtless was resting on or near the ground. I caught it as it was flying upwards in an almost vertical line, flight quite slow and seemingly laborious. The second specimen (and I think a different species) was taken about 8.30 p. m. about the middle of July on the wire mosquito screen enclosing my piazza, attracted by a lamp which was within. ‘The third specimen was taken May 4, about 11 a. m. It is the same species as the first and was disturbed from the ground or low down on a tree trunk. Asa violent wind was blowing it was impossible to observe its natural flight and it was captured with difficulty. I saw a fourth specimen resting on the bole of a small beech tree about five feet from the ground ; the morning sun, about II a. m., was shining on it, and it sparkled like an emerald from the light reflected from the exquisite metallic green of its wings. I attempted to place a small cyanide bottle over it, but before my hand was within a foot of it, it jumped like a leaf hopper and was out of sight in an instant. Numbers one and three were captured (and number four seen) in a rather open woods, principally hard and soft woods and a great abundance of shrubbery, on the Watchung Mountains, back of Montclair, at an elevation of' five or six hundred feet above sea level. Cocoons of Samia Cynthia. By HERMAN HOoRNIG. (See Plate VI.) Raising Lepidoptera from the egg to its final form as a “thing of beauty’’ is a pleasant experience, when the cater- pillars are about by the hundred, but not so interesting when the leaves for food have to be carried from the suburbs of the EntT. News, Vol. XIII. PI... VI. EMERGENCE OF MOTHS (Hornie). ot ae May, ’o2]_ ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 133 city to a small walled-up yard. The benefits which we derive from such labors are a knowledge of the mode of living of the larva in its different stages and the probability of getting per- fect specimens without failures, due to parasites, as might be the case when we collect cocoons at random. We see the last cocoon-spinning caterpillar disappear into its silken shrine ; we put on a date label of its last performance and fasten the cocoon on the board in such a manner that the fly will not need to pull the whole after him when he tries to emerge. In handling. a number of cocoons during the winter we usually find some very light in weight: on opening the cocoon we perceive a shrivelled larva ; the cause is poor nourishment. Where there are many caterpillars to be fed, there are always some which will get plenty to eat and some which will get little. Some larvee, by falling from the top of the breeding cage to the bottom or being disturbed or wet during process of changing into another stage, will be injured and become sick and their appetite will be diminished. ‘Those are the ones that die spin- ning the cocoon. But among so many there will be a few which will try to emerge and never rise above the thorax and die a miserable death. Our friends will say : ‘‘Why, you kept them too dry.’’ If we think a moment we will see that this is not the case, because others kept in the same condition made their appearance perfect. They were not too dry, as Nature provided the chrysalis with moisture enough to enable the insect to change into the adult form and moisture enough is left to help soften the silk in the opening of the cocoon. If the cocoon had been kept too dry the moth never would have been able to come to the surface. ‘The former cases occur mostly with .S. cynthia, only one case was observed of cecropia. A large percentage of cocoons opened showed that cyzthia larvee make the loose ends of the silk very long and plentiful. Coming from a hotter climate it may be instinct or reason to shut out the heat of the first few spells of warm weather in spring as much as possible. As a rule our cecropia and promethea fly earlier than cynthia. A distinguishing mark between the cyzthia and promethea cocoon is the flatness at emerging point of the latter, less silk and shorter ends. If the moth, in pushing its way through, is 134 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 rather slow about it the under portion of the body, full of of young life, while growing rapidly, will be so large in a short time that it is impossible to get through the opening and the moth falls a victim. Illustration No. 1 shows this plainly. The cocoons in the illustration are stripped of the outer cover-_ ing so as to show the amount of silk at opening end in a plain manner. No, 2, S. cynthia, before emerging; No. 3 promethea and No. 4 cecropia. A New Coccid from California. — By S. I. Kuwana, Stanford University, Cal. Pseudolecanium disticlium n. sp. Adult female :—Length varying from 3 to 4 mm., width r to 1.1 mm.; ellipsoidal in form, usually flat; pinkish brown in color, shiny, the posterior segment darker color ; thinly coated with white cottony wax. Boiled in KOH, the female becomes transparent, with the exception of the mouth parts, antennze and the posterior seg- ment, which are golden brown; mouth parts well chitinized, rostral loop long; antennze short, conical, consisting of two segments, subequal in the length, .41 mm. long, the terminal segment bearing six or more hairs; the two pairs of spiracles are large and prominent ; a large number of glands varying in size, all over the body, which are more numerous around the spiracles ; the posterior segment strongly chitinized ; the pos- terior margin of the body with no cleft, and bearing four spines; anal ring large, without hairs. First Larval Stage :—Length .5 mm., width .2 mm.; pale pink in color ; elongate ellipsoidal in form ; segments very dis- tinct; sides nearly parallel, with no capitate spines on the margin of the body; eyes red; mouth parts very large; an- tennze close to each other, each consisting of six segments, and about .12 mm, long, segment 6 longer than 4 and 5 together, segment 4 shortest, formula, 6, 1, 2, 3 (4, 5); the three pairs of legs are subequal, coxa as wide as long, trochanter large, bearing a single long hair, femur large, convex on the outer margin, tibia and tarsus about equal in length, each bearing a May, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 135 few spines, digitules on tarsus long, thread-like, knobbed, digitules on claw short and stout, knobbed ; posterior margin of the body with two long hairs and two spines at the base of each hair; anal ring with four spiny-hairs. Habitat. Found by the writer on Diéstichlis maritima in salt marsh near Palo Alto, California, Dec. 20, 1901. The female lives under the sheathing base of the host plant. Type in the Entomological Collection of Leland Stanford, Jr, University. Three species of the genus Psew- dolecanium have been heretofore known, and they are recorded from the following localities : Fic. 1.—Pseudolecanium disticlium, FiG. 2.—Pseudolecanium disticlium. a, Ventral aspect of female. e. Dorsal aspect of the last seg- 4. Antennee of the same. ment of female. ec. Aspiracle of the same. f. Ventral aspect of the first larval d. Ventral aspect of the last seg- stage. ment of the same. g. Antenna of the same. h. Leg of the same. z. Posterior abdominal segments of the same. 1. Pseudolecanium tokionis Ck!!. Tokyo, Gifu in Japan; and Stanford University campus, California. : 2. Psendolecanium californicum Ehr. Mountain View, California; Manhattan and St. George, Kansas, 136 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 3. Pseudolecanium obscurum Parratt. Lost Springs, Parsons, Fredonia and Green Mound, all in Kansas. The following measurements and formule of larval antennze will assist in the recognition of the known species of the genus : MEASUREMENTS OF LARVAL ANTENNA. SEGMENTS OF ANTENN&. I 2 3 7 oad bee 6 Pseudolecanium tokionis.. . .\ 28 14 33 22 30 32 Pseudolecanium californicum .| 16 10 22 17 17 28 Pseudolecanium obscurum... .| 14 7 20 15 14 21 Pseudolecanium disticlium.. .\ 17 16 14 ite) Io 23 FORMULZ OF LARVAL ANTENNZ. Pseudolecanium tokionts, BIE, iD, 7, i Teer SE Californicum, 6, 3, (4,5) 1, 2. $8 obscurum, Gs, a, (1,59 <2: “ec disiitium, Tg. 2 = 3 {ah BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE GENUS PSEUDOLECANIUM. Pseudolecanium tokionis Ckll. 1896. Cockerell—U. S. Dept. Agr. Div. Ent. Bul. N.S. No. 4, pp- 49-50. ; 1896. Cockerell—Psyche Supp., p. 19. 1896. Cockerell—A Check-list of the Coccidz, Bul. III. State Lab. Nat. Hist., Vol. IV, p. 329. 1900. Cockerell—Psyche, Vol. IX, No. 290, p. 71. 1900. Kuwana—Cont. Biology, Hopkins Seaside Lab., Stanford Univ., XXV, p. 403-4. Pseudolecanium (Niderlaria) californicum Ebr. 1899. Ehr.—Can. Ent., Vol. XXXI, No. 5, p. 103. 1900. Parratt—Kans. Agr. Exp. Station, Bul. No. 98, p.145. Pseudolecanium obscurum Parratt. 1900. Parratt—Kans. Agr. Exp. Station, Bul. No. 98, p.144. ALSTEAD SCHOOL OF NATURAL HISTORY, SESSION OF 1902,—A course in Zoology, with special reference to Entomology, will be given by Mr. W. L. W. Field. Session opens Tuesday, July 1st, and closes August 4th. The fee, covering board, tuition and excursions, will be $150. The session will be held at Alstead Centre, New Hampshire. Apply to W. L. W. Field, at Milton, Mass, May, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 137 Lithurgopsis, a New Genus of Bees. By WILLIAM J. Fox. A recent letter from Mr. T. D. A. Cockerell suggested that Lithurgus oblongus Fox, described from Lower California, was possibly not a Lithurgus, but a species of Megachile. I find on examining the type that, while having a strong superficial resemblance to species of Lithurgus, z.e., in the laminate, or projecting face, odlongus is really a Megachile, the first hind tarsal joint being flattened as in the latter genus and not cylin- drical as in Lithurgus, and its labial palpi are 4-jointed. As the name od/onga is preoccupied in Megachile it is necessary to propose a new name for Megachile (—Lithurgus) oblonga Fox, and I herewith suggest the term /ongzu/a. Historically, the genus Lithurgus is not without interest. Latreille, 1825,‘ indicates Centris cornuta Fab. (—Megachile cor- nuta)as the type of a genus, to which he gives a French name, Lithurge. In the same year Lepeletier de St. Fargeau’ refers to Latreille’s genus Lithurge without Latinizing it. Berthold, 1827,’ edited a German translation of Latreille’s Familles, etc., on page 467 of which the Latin term Lithurgus is used for the first time. As vernacular names have no standing in nomen- clature, obviously the genus should date from the first use of a Latin term of it. ‘Therefore, the name of the ‘‘stone-bees’’ should henceforth stand as Lithurgus Berthold, 1827, and not Latreille, to whom the generic term has heretofore been crediled. The references to Lithurge Latreille which I have found are in almost every instance either incorrect or incomplete. Boyer de Fonscolombe, 1834,‘ refers to the right work, but curiously enough says “‘tom. 2, p. 350,’’ there being but one volume, and the term occurring on page 463. Later writers as Lepele- tier de Saint Fargeau, F. Smith, and Freise in 1899, refer to ' Familles naturelles du réegne animal, Paris, 1825, Pp. 463. * Encyclopedie methodique, Insect., X, p. 795, 1825. The title page to this volume is dated 1792, but the work having been issued in parts, page 795 did not appear until 1825. * Naturliche Familien des Thierreichs mit Anmerkungen und Zusit. zen von Dr. Arn, Ad. Berthold, Weimar, 1827. * Annales de la Société Entomol. de France, T., IIT, 1834. 138 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 Genera Crust. et Insect., II, p. 350, 1809. In this work, volume 2 does not at all relate to Hymenoptera and is dated 1807. Dalla Torre, 1896, while giving the proper reference, queries the page, as though the work had not been consulted by him. Now comes another question of importance. Freise, 1899,’ says under Lithurgus, ‘‘An den einfachen Beinen fehlt das Pulvillum,’’ presumably referring to both sexes. Mr. Wm. H. Ashmead writes me that no pulvillus exists in either sex of — two genuine species of European Lithurgus, although he does not indicate which species; and Mr. T. D. A. Cockerell informs me that he has examined a male specimen of Lithurgus atratus from India, and failed to find a pulvillus. It is well known that two of our species, [Lzthurgus] gibbosus and aficalis have in the male a distinct pulvillus ; so from the evidence at hand it is clear that these species cannot be included under Lithurgus Berth. According to Ashmead’s classifica- tion of the bees they would not come under the same subfamily as Lithurgus, or the two sexes would fall into different sub- families, which, it seems to me, is evidence of the instability of classificatorial schemes whose main virtue seems to be conveni- ence, or an artificial rather than a natural arrangement. The new genus may be characterized as follows : LITHURGOPSIS gen. nov. General appearance of Lithurgus and Megachile. Maxillary palpi 3-jointed, the joints of almost equal length, the first sub- triangular, or in other words, much widened apically. Labial palpi 3-jointed, the first joint broad, about } the length of the the second, which at base is of equal width to the first, but tapers to a slender apex, the terminal joint minute and clavate. In the male sex is a distinct pulvillus, which is absent in the female. ‘Tarsal claws in male cleft; in the female squarely toothed within basally. Type [Lithurgus| apicalis Cresson. ‘This is selected as the type because I have dissected the mouth parts, which a limited series of g7bbosus, the older species, did not permit me to do. Our ‘species of Lithurgopsis may pe tabulated as follows : ’ Die Bowes Europes, Theil V, p. 6. May, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 139 FEMALES. Facial prominence entire ; pubescence of sixth dorsal abdominal segment eae sn ahs Ne etaiie eo 48k a ce wane gibbosus. Facial prominence not entire, consisting of two widely divergent teeth or prongs. Pubescence of sixth dorsal segment fulvous brown, varying to purplish black ; ventral scopa yellowish, .......... apicalis. Pubescence of sixth dorsal segment black; ventral scopa whit- BR ee 4) po reais CLR eReiran iyi Veo B hs gs echinocacti. MALES. Face and clypeus closely punctured ; sixth abdominal segment with black pubescence (except the apical white margin) . . . . gibbosus. Face and clypeus sparsely punctured; sixth abdominal segment with yellowish white pubescence. ........... apicalis. From the material at hand I am not able to satisfy myself that the several forms or varieties mentioned are really such or distinct species. A large series from various localities is needed to settle this matter. 1. Lithurgopsis apicalis (Cresson). Lithurgus apicalis Cresson, Rep’t Expl. and Surveys W. of tooth Merid. (Wheeler), Vol. V, p. 724, 1875. @. Lithurgus apicalis Cockerell, Amer. Naturalist, Vol. XXXIV, p. 488, 1900. Q . Lithurgus gibbosus Cockerell (non Smith), ibid, p. 487, 2 (¥?). Colorado ; New Mexico; Arizona. The Arizona examples have the pubescence of sixth dorsal segment blackish, but a tendency to blackness is also shown in some Colorado examples. Mr. Cockerell’s gzbbosus is not the same as Smith’s, and is what I consider a form of afzcalis. This form with dark pubescence on sixth dorsal abdominal segment varies within itself; otherwise 1 would be inclined to regard it as distinct. Whether the male of this form, called compressus Smith, by Cockerell, is really compressus or not I cannot say, not having seen specimens. A series of three males, from Colorado, are more hirsute, the pubescence pertaining more to yellowish than to grayish, as in the typical form, and the fulvous-brown pubescence of sixth segment is replaced by light yellow or grayish yellow. 2. Lithurgopsis echinocacti (Cockerell). Lithurgus echinocacti Cockerell, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., p. 453, December, 1898, 9. 140 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 New Mexico. Mr. Cockerell has sent me a single specimen of this species. ‘The specimen is slenderer than most apicalzs, the ventral scopa is white and the wings clear, not margined apically with fuscous, though in other respects approaching the form of apicalis with darkly haired sixth segment. Mr. Cockerell describes this pubescence as ‘‘purplish-ferruginous,’’ but in the specimen he sends me it is quite black, perhaps somewhat purplish, which may indicate that here also, as in apicalis, there may be considerable variation. * 3. Lithurgopsis gibbosus (Smith). Lithurgus gibbosus Smith, Catal. of Hymen. Insects in British Museum, Part 1, p. 147, 1853. @. Lithurgus compressus Smith, ibid. 3. Georgia ; Florida; Texas. Mr. Cockerell’s record of gzbbosus in New Mexico is erroneous, as I have shown elsewhere. The author desires to express his thanks to Messrs. Hen- shaw, Ashmead and Cockerell for favors received in connection with the present paper. <0> Notes on Coleoptera No. 2. By GrorGE A. EHRMAN, Pittsburg, Pa. Cychrus andrewsii Harr. Some time ago I captured a large female of this handsome as well as rare species in Brown’s woods, which is very peculiar. The strize of the elytra are replaced by an interrupted, uneven and semi-tuberculate surface, very similar to Carabus intricatus of Europe, otherwise it is the same as the regular Pennsylvania form of this species. Pterostichus vinctus Lec. On Sept. 24th, 1900, I captured a very interesting example of this species at Baldwin Station ; the specimen is a female in the genitalia, but the right tarsal joints are male on the fore foot, while the left fore foot tarsal joints are female in character. Platynus extensicollis Say. Of this, though not rare, yet a very pretty carabid, I took quite a number in damp localities in dried-up creeks, but by chance I came onto a little sunny embankment, or ‘‘wash-out,’’ May, ‘o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 141 as the farmers of Washington County call them, and by digging down the loose soil and small stones I took this species by the dozen. ‘This was on Oct. 13th, 1900. No doubt they were preparing their habitation and winter quarters. Odonteus filicornis Say. On Oct. 30, 1900, in looking for Platynus extensicollis again, I discovered a fine perfect female of this rare beetle. Hitherto my captures of this rarity were at the electric lights ; thus by finding this female in such a position I believe that they have the same habits in the larva state as the Lachnosterna, viz.: feeding on the roots of grass and other vegetation. Nyctobates pennsylvanicus De G. On Oct. 13th, I found a specimen of this our common tene- brionid and which is oftentimes confounded with the rarer Merinus levus. It has a deformed middle leg on the left side. The leg from the tibial joint is twisted and bent outwardly like a crook or hooked walking stick, and by close examination of this limb I find that this specimen was born without a foot (tarsi and tarsal claws) on this deformed member. A New Moth from Alaska. By HENRY SKINNER. Psychophora fasciata n. sp. Male.—Antennz bipectinate. Head, thorax, abdomen and legs clothed with brown hair. Primaries light brownish gray and semi-translucent, with a brown band or fascia, 4 mm. wide, extending from the costa to the interior margin. At the mid- dle of the outer side the band is convex, almost making a point. On the inner side it is correspondingly concave. ‘The second- aries are white, translucent. and rounded, without spot or marking. ‘The neuration of the secondaries is brown and shows distinctly. The undersides of primaries and secondaries are immaculate and of a sordid white; under a lens they appear to be covered with an admixture of whitish and brownish scales. Female.—Antenne, to the unaided eye, appear simple, but under a lens they are shown to be made up of numerous min- 142 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 ute joints partly covered by hair. Moniliform would express their character if it were not for the fact that they are not round. Primaries narrow as compared with those of the male and more produced at the apex. In color they are light brown- | ish gray. The darker fascia crosses the wing as in the male, but it is far less distinct or differentiated from the remainder of the wing. The secondaries are small and-almost quadrate in shape, the square narrowing as the body is approached. The undersides are immaculate, with the neuration more dis- tinctly shown than above. & Expands 26 mm. 2 Expands 20 mm. Described from quite a number of males and one female taken at Point Barrow, Alaska, July 13, 1898. The genus Psychophora was proposed by Kirby (A Supple- ment to the Appendix of Captain Parry’s Voyage for the Dis- covery of a Northwest Passage in the years 1819-20. London, 1824), who placed the species described, sadinz, in the genus Bombyx Fab., but suggested the genus Psychophora for the species. The species sabinz is again referred to by Curtis (Appendix to the Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a Northwest Passage, etc., by Sir John Ross. London, 1835) who redescribes the genus and species. Sadznz is figured by Curtis on Plate A, fig. 12. Curtis says: ‘‘Mr, Kirby’s descrip- tion being incomplete, from his want of perfect specimens, I have endeavored to supply the deficiency by giving the generic characters.’’ Dr. Packard in his Geometrid Moths places sabini in the genus G/aucopteryx, but this species seems to have little if any relationship to the other species he includes in Glaucopteryx, ‘The late Dr, Hulst placed the genus Psychophora in the Geometridz, subfamily Hydriominz.* Staudinger and Rebel, in their recent catalogue of the palee- arctic fauna, place sabiné asa variety of Larentia frigidaria Gn. This seems very curious, as sabini was published in 1824 and JSrigidaria in 1857. Dr. Hulst cites P. phocata Moschler as a synonym of sabini Curtis. Phocata is figured in the Wien Mts., 1862, p. 137, T. 1, f. 8, but this fig. does not seem to show "Trans. Am, Ent, Soc. XXII, p. 290. patike May, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 143 that the species belongs to Psychophora, but is geometrid in character. Specimens of Psychophora fasciata were submitted to Drs. Smith and Dyar and the former thought they were Bombycids and the latter Noctuids. From some recent correspondence with Dr. Smith it would appear that what Dr. Hulst had under Psychophora were all true Geometride, as Dr. Smith says: ‘‘There is no specimen in the Hulst collection that agrees with the insect that you gave me.”’ _ The genus Psychophora was proposed and described by Kirby, and later more fully described by Curtis, and there is no doubt bout the genus or what insects were meant, as they are very characteristic generically, at least. I am inclined to agree with Dr. Smith that Psychophora represents a Bombycid genus and that all the mix-up in the liter- ature has been brought about by considering Psychophora sabini a geometrid moth. See Pagenstecher, Fauna Arctica, Bd. II, p. 323, 1901. ——— ~~ Remarks on Tephronota Ruficeps and Description of a New Species. By CuAs. W. JOHNSON. ) Tephronota ruficeps van der Wulp. Hernia ruficeps v. d. Wulp, Tijdschr. v. Ent. IX, 156, pl. V, fo. ii. Tephronota humilis Loew, monogr. etc., III, 121, pl. VIII, f. 24, 1873. In his monograph Loew did not adopt van der Wulp’s name _ because it was preoccupied by Fabricius. But as Baron Osten “lg Sacken has stated: ‘This cannot be sustained, as neither of _ the two genera named Hernia or Tephronota existed at the time of Fabricius.’’ Nor is there an older ruficeps referable to this genus. The species seems to be confined to the States bordering on the Atlantic from New York to Florida. It has also been collected by Belfrage in Texas. Specimens were taken at Georgetown, Fla., May 9, 16; Tifton, Ga., June 11, (Pilate); Boykins, Va., June 10; Jamesburg, July 4, and Buena Vista, 144 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 N. J., July 10. Itis usually captured in beating the shrubbery on low sandy ground. Tephronota canadensis n. sp. Front and vertex bright yellow, bordered with white pollen or sheen, which in certain lights seems to extend around the entire margin of the eye; face and antennz yellow, the third joint above slightly brownish ; occiput black and covered with a grayish pollen. ‘The entire thorax black and covered with a Cals TEE grayish pollen, showing slight indica- tions of two dorsal stripes; scutellum brownish black; abdomen a shining black ; legs blackish, the ends of the femora and tibia slightly yellowish, the amount of yellow on the tibize often varying considerably; tarsi yellow, the terminal joints somewhat darker; wings white hyaline, marked with three black bands as shown in figure. Length 3 mm. Six specimens collected by Mr. G. Chagnon, at Rigaud, Prov. Quebec, Canada, July 28, rgor. This species is readily distinguished from the preceeding iy its blackish legs, and greater extent of the third or outer band on the wing. In working over the Ortalide I find that the genus S/icfo- cephala Loew, 1873, is preoccuped in Homoptera (1869), I therefore propose the name Pseudotephritis. Dragonflies (Odonata) from the Magdalen Islands. E. B. WILLIAMSON. On June 23 and June 30, 1901, Dr. D. A. Atkinson collected 167 dragonflies at Grand Entry, Magdalen Islands, Quebec. Six species are represented in the collection. ‘The cosmopolitan character of the Odonatological fauna of these islands as shown by Dr. Atkinson’s collecting justifies the publication of this brief list. The Magdalen Islands are between 47° and 48° N. Lat. and 61° and 62° W. Long., near the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, about 54 miles from Cape Breton Island and only a few miles farther from Prince Edward Island. They form an May, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 145 elongated © with the open side slightly south of east, the maximum length in a straight line being about 4o miles. Grand Entry, where Dr. Atkinson collected, is at the terminus of the upper curve of the C. (1.) Enallagma hageni Walsh. Grand Entry, June 30, 1901, 41%. ‘This species ranges ap- proximately between 40° and 47° N. Lat. and 60 and 100° W. Long. Specimens from Grand Entry average larger than Indiana and Ohio specimens. (2.) Enallagma cyathigerum Charp. Grand Entry, June 23, 1901, 5 ¢; June 30, 146. This species, with its races, is known from Northern Asia, Europe and North America. How definitely the races may be recog- nized I do not know. AHagenz, cyathigerum and calverti are a group of very closely allied species. In North American az- nexum, as identified by authors, occurs with hagen? and cal- vertz in Maine and Massachusetts. Calvertd appears east of the Great Plains in one other State, Indiana, in which hagenz has also been taken. Annexum and hageni are reported for New Hampshire. Hagenz has not been taken west of the Great Plains. Calverté and annexum are reported for Washington and Wyoming. Aznexum is also recorded for California. In North America north of Lat. 45° axnexaum has been reported generally, calvertz only in the extreme west, while agen is known only from Quebec. It may be that axnexum and calverti have been confused by earlier authors. ‘Twenty-two female Enallagmas, not specifically determined, were taken at Grand Entry, June 30. (3.) Agrion resolutum Hagen. Grand Entry, June 23, 1901, 4 ¢; June 30, 34 3, 11 9. This species has hitherto been reported from Canada west of Long. 95°. Specimens from Magdalen Islands amply illus- trate, as variations, the different points in Hagen’s description of the form servum from Fort Resolution (Selys Syn. des Agr. Le Grand Genre Agrion, p. 1264 or 154). Of the differences pointed out by Selys between resolwtum and the European A. hastulatum, the coloration of the rear of the head and the shape of the hind lobe of the prothorax seem most 146 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. _ [May, ’o2 valuable, judging from the material before me. The post- occipital spots in vesolutum may be dentate, deeply crenate, or entire behind. Only rarely the lateral spot on abdominal seg- ment 2 of the male is separated from the dorsal spot and then only by a mere line of blue in vesolutum ,; in hastulatum the lat- eral spot is variable in size, but is well separated from the dorsal spot in any case. In vesolutum $89 the rear of the head is entirely pale yellow ; in hastulatum % 9 the region about the foramen is black, and this may extend very nearly to the eyes. I can detect little if any difference in the color. of the ptero- stigma. ‘The abdominal appendages of the males, on the other hand, offer clear differences. In resolutum % the lower branch of the superiors is slenderer, as long as the inferiors, and with a distinct knob at the end; in hastulatum & the lower branch is shorter, heavier, only slightly enlarged at end, and largely concealed behind the inferior appendages. ‘The inferior ap- pendages of vesolutum % are much smaller than those of haséa/- atum’% not concealing the lower branch of the upper append- ages, apex distinctly bifid, the two branches equal in length , in hastulatum $ not so distinctly bifid, the upper branch the longer. [The hind margin of the prothorax is rounded in both sexes of vesolutum, angulate in the middle in both sexes of has- tulatum ; a small pale streak on each side of the dorsal black of the prothorax of vvso/utum is absent in hastulatum. I take ad- vantage of this opportunity to add a new locality for vesolutum, viz. : Volga, South Dakota, whence I have a male taken June 26, 1889, and sent me by the late Judge P. C. Truman.—P. P. CALVERT. j (4.) Zschna juncea L. Grand Entry, June 30, 1901, 2%,5 9%, 4 of the females teneral, one reared. ‘This species occurs over northern por- tions of Europe, Asia and North America. (s5.) Leucorhinia hudsonica Selys. Grand Entry, June 30, 1901, 11 8, 4 9. Canada; Massa- chusetts. (6.) Libellula quadrimaculata |. Grand Entry, June 30, 1901, 12%, 2 9. Northern Hemis- phere, northern. May, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 147 Notes on Collecting Coleoptera in Wyoming and Utah. By W. Kwnaus, McPherson, Kansas. (Continued from page 115.) My next stop was at Medicine Bow, fifty miles northwest of Laramie. ‘This station was my closest railway point to the old station of Aurora, on the edge of Lake Como, where I wished to look for Cicindela willistoni Lec. From Lookout to Medicine Bow the old railway line was abandoned and taken up, and one must walk back east eight miles from Medicine Bow to reach Lake Como, situated in a small mountain basin. In the eight miles walk you do not see a single habited house, but at Lake Como is the Berry ranch, near the abandoned station site. A brisk walk from Medicine Bow, Sunday morning, June 23rd, with a few stops to look for insects under the old ties along the dismantled road-bed, brought me about eleven o’clock to the southwest point of the mountain lake, covering something near one hundred and sixty acres. On the maps the lake is nameless, but is known locally as Lake Como. ‘The water is charged with alkali and has a soapy appearance. From the old road-bed a small rivulet leads into the lake some seventy- five yards away, and the alkali wash towards the lake is either bare of vegetation or scantily covered. On this alkali soil near the edge of the lake, S.W. Williston, the latter part of June,1877, while hunting fossils in the adjacent mountains for Yale Col- lege, accidentally found a species of Cicindelidze that was unde- scribed. Dr. Leconte described the species as w2//istonz, naming it for the discoverer. Some fifty or sixty specimens were taken by Prof. Williston, and up to this year, with the possible excep- tion of a dozen specimens, this has remained a record of the catch of this species. On my arrival at the lake I was not long in locating its haunts, and soon had my first specimen in the cyanide bottle. Collect- ing was good until 3.30 P.m., when the lateness of the hour and the continued use of my net had reduced the numbers visible to an occasional specimen. I found they occurred only over a small area of bare or scantily reed-covered white alkali soil, 148 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2. fifteen feet wide by one hundred feet long, and about six to ten feet back from the waters’ edge. I went over the ground carefully along theake for over a quarter of a mile, but found only a single specimen. ‘They would not stay on the red soil, or on soil covered with grass or other vegetation. ‘The move- ments of this species are different from any that have come under my observation. ‘They run rather clumsily; are slow on the wing, and rarely fly further than ten or twelve feet ; often only six or eight feet. When the net is thrown over them they seldom fly up into the net, but almost always remain on the ground, often not moving until picked up. As they were not copulating, I inferred that the middle of their season was about June roth, extending from say, May roth to July roth. No - other species was seen in this locality, which has an elevation of about six thousand seven hundred and fifty feet. W7llistoni is assigned in Henshaw’s list as a variety of fulezda, but from my observations on their habits and a comparison of the species themselves, I have no hesitation in pronouncing it a distinct and valid species. Other species taken at Lake Como were, Bembidium inbulatile Lec., and ephippiger Lec., aspecies of Pterostichus, a species of FHarpalus and four specimens of a handsome £/eodes apparently undescribed. At Medicine Bow, collecting by beating willows, wild roses, and turning over old ties, yielded Harpalus ellipsis, Lec., a Staphilinid, Leplacinus sp., a Nitidulid, Meligethes mutatus Harr. in numbers; Agri/us politus Say, also in numbers; also a FTIydnocera subfasciatus Lec., numbers of Aphodius vittatus Lec., a species of Bruchus, probably pauperculus Lec., a Te enebrionid, Hlelops difficilis Horn, two fine specimens of Curculionids, Nochelus equalis Horn, and Lixus rubellis Rand. Anthonomus confusus Dietz was also taken here. A day at Ogden, Utah, July 24th, allowed but a single hour’s collecting at the Hermitage, Ogden Canyon, six miles from the city. Here I found under stones at the water’s edge edria 0b- liqua Lec. at an altitude of over fivethousand feet. Under the same conditions I took Bembidium recticollis Lec., planatum Lec. and fransversale Dej.; Platynus /Sossiger Dej., and P. de- ere” 4 thew May, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 149 corus Say. Under stones along the canyon stream were also found Philonthus furvus Nord., basalis Horn and Dianus nitidu- lus ec. ‘Two specimens of the Cerambycid, Leptura crysocoma Kirby were beaten from alder bushes, together with a species of Pachybrachys. From the same bushes were beaten Pentaria trifasciata Melsh. and Anthicus stellatus Csy. Lagoon is a summer resort sixteen miles north of Salt Lake City. It is situated at the foot of Wasatch Mountains and three miles east of thelake. I collected there, June 25th, going west from Lagoon to the Lake. The wind was strong from the west and the temperature below sixty degrees, so catches were not very numerous. However, I found one specimen of Calosoma tepidum Lec. and the mutilated remains of another. Around the margins of salt ponds were found Bembidum in considerable numbers. I took difossulatum, Lec., tnsulatum, Lec. and approximatum Lec. Brachynus cordicollis De}, and Chlenius pennsylvanicus Say were found under railway ties. A species of Cvlambus (lutescens Lec.) was taken in a fresh water pond. Aphodius vittatus Say occurred under cow chips, to- gether with numbers of AZetachroma californica Cr. Phyllotreta lewist Cr. were beaten from flowering plants, together with an Oxacis bicolor Lec. Nemognatha bicolor Lec. were found in | thistle heads. The only two species of Curcudio taken were Copturus adspersus Lec. and a single specimen of Rhodobenus 13-punctatus Il. Coming down into the Salt Lake valley from the northeast is City Creek Canyon. City Creek dashes over the rocks at the bottom of this canyon and is fed by springs and the melt- ing snows of the higher peaks of the Wasatch range. The canyon is wooded and has a varied and abundant insect fauna, constantly changing with the elevation. I spent three or four hours in this canyon June 28th, in company with my friend, G. W. Browning, a native of Salt Lake City, an enthusiastic lepi- dopterist and an artist of no mean ability. ‘This canyon is his favorite collecting ground for Lepidoptera and he is familiar with its every curve and physical feature for miles. As in Ogden Canyon, Philonthus furvus Nord. was the commonest Staphylinid, occurring under stones at the edge of the stream. 150 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 Phalacrus simplex Lec. was taken by beating shrubbery. The Coccinellidize were well represented. Coccinella 9-notata Hbst., transversalis Melsh., sanguinea Linn. and Brachycantha dentipes Fab., were common. Of the /7sters only one species was found, Saprinus lubricus Lec. Of Nitidulids, two specimens of Cercus pennatus Murr. and numbers of Weligethes mutatus Harr. were found on thistle heads and other flowering plants. The common later, Dolopius lateralis Esch. , was taken, and a single specimen of a Corymbites very near hieroglyphicus. Acmeodera variegata Lec. was the common Buprestid on thistle heads and other flowers. Filychnia californica Mots. and Podo- brus tomentosus Say were taken by beating. Collops insulatus Lec. and 77richochrous seriellus Csy. were found abundantly on thistle heads. 77yzchodes ornatus Say is not uncommon, feeding on flowers. Aphodius granarius Linn. was fairly common, but only a single specimen of 7oxotus vestitus Hald. was taken on flowers. Of the Chrysomelide, Coscinoptera axillaris Lec. Saxi- nis saucta Lec., Lina scripta Fab., Disonycha collaris Fab. and Luperodes morrisont Csy. were easily taken by beating. Of Cryptocephalus 4-maculota Say, Diachus auratus, Fab., Scelo- _ Lyperus longulus Lec. and Haltica tombacina Mann, but a single specimen of each was found. Of the 7enebrios a single speci- men of Conzontes robusta Horn, was picked up high on the side of the canyon. Nearby were found Zlcodes extricata Say, and hispilabris Say. Of Anaspis rufa Say, three specimens were taken, but only a single specimen of Mordella scutellaris Fab. A single specimen of Lappus cursor Csy. and a species of Lappus were also taken. JZylacus saccatus Lec. was rather common on flowers, while only one Apion proclive Lec. and a Smicronix sp. were found, High up on the side of the canyon and just above the city several specimens of an Acanthoscelis were beaten from flowers. The popular resort for Salt Lake City people is Saltair, an immense pavilion built on piles in the lake, near its southern extremity, fourteen miles southwest of the city. Excursion trains run out almost every hour during the day with thousands of pleasure seekers, who go to dance and dip in the salt-charged waters of the lake, About a quarter of a mile east of the pa- ; a, “y a oe ae a ere May, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 151 vilion is the power house, situated south of the track some five hundred feet. The space between the track and this power house was the scene of my collecting on the afternoons of June 26th, 27th and 29th. It isa flat saline beach with pools of salt water near the railroad embankment, with two rivulets running from a pipe line south to the pools. On the afternoon of the 26th I found Cicindela hemorrhagica Lec. in large numbers along the bed and banks of the westernmost of the rivulets, and extending down to and along the edge of the pools. ‘They were shy and active and were not easily taken on an uneven surface. The Utah forms vary in elytral markings vary slightly from the California coast specimens. None of the black variety, pacifica, found with the typical species in California, occur here. Just east of the rivulet I took a single specimen of Crcindela tenuicincta Sch. I had had since 1893 a single specimen of this species given me by E. A. Schwarz, who had taken several specimens June 15th at Garfield Beach, then the popular Salt Lake resort. Later in the afternoon I worked over to the other rivulet about three hundred feet east and was gratified to find a half dozen of lenuicincta. On the 27th my entire time was devoted to the east rivulet and I found this to be the almost exclusive haunt of tenuicincta, hemorrhagica frequenting it only in scattering numbers. It was apparently the height of the season for ¢enzz- cincta, as two at a time, and occasionally three specimens were taken at a single cast of the net. "The males were smaller and more active than the females, and were not averse to fierce en- counters to secure favor in the female regard. They apparently fed on a small Dipteron which bred by the millions in the slug- gish salt streams and pools. 7enwzcincta is a strong runner and flyer, but not very shy. It is placed as a variety of the Cali- fornian /atesignata Lec., but from its elytral markings, shape of thorax and elytra and punctuation, I am convinced that it is a separate and distinct species. I took a single belated specimen of Cicindela vulgaris Say, its season having been over for several weeks. Associated with éenuicincta and hemorrhagica I took about a dozen speci- mens of Casey’s echo. They are shy, active runners and quick flyers, and will escape from the net if possible. It was evidently 152 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 late in the season for them, as my friend Browning took them as early as the latter part of April, and in numbers the middle of May. ‘They were found on the salt flats from eeigien to within three or four miles of the city. ! Under pieces of lumber and other drift-wood along the beach were found numbers of Bembidum henshawi, Haywd. approx- imatum Lec., and ephippiger Lec. A single specimen each of Tachys corax Lec,, Pogonus planatus Horn and Amara sp. were found. . May, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 163 zur Kenntniss palaéarktischer Myriopoden, xix, Aufsatz. Diplopoden aus Herzegowina, Ungarn und Baiern, 119, 1, p. 221. xx, Aufsatz. Diplopoden des dstlichen Mittelmeergebietes, 119, 1, p. 241. THYSANURA.—Folsom, J.W. Papers from the Harriman Alaska Expe- dition, xvii, Apterygota, 140, iv, p. 87.—Lecaillon, A. Recherches sur la structure et le développement postembryonnaire de |’ ovaire des Insectes, ii, Campodea staphylinus Westw., 86b, 1900, p. 152; iii, Machilis mari- tima Latr., 86b, 1900, p. 205.—Lucas, R. Apterygogenea, N19, ii, p. 1016. —Skorikow, A. §. Einige Beobachtungen iiber die Hautung der Collem- bola, 19, T. xxxv, No. 2, p. 156, St. Petersburg.—Willem, V. La position des Anurophoriens dans la classification des Collemboles, 35, Tome 46, ii, p. 21, Feb., ’o2. ODONATA.—Calvert, P. P. Neuroptera (Odonata)*, 15, pp. 73-96.—Lucas, R. Odonata, 119, ii, p. 1000. CORRODENTIA.—Lucas, R. Corrodentia, 119, ii, p. gor. MALLOPHAGA.--Kellogg, V. L. Mallophaga from Birds of the Pacific Coast of N. America,* 6, x, p. 20.—Lucas, R. Parasitica (Mallophaga), 119, ii, p. 900. ORTHOPTERA.—Bordas, L. See Hymenoptera.—Bruner, L. Orthoptera, 15, ii, pp. 25-32.—Caudell, A.N. The Dectinean genus Eremopodes,* 4, xxxiv, p. 98.—Kuhlgatz, Th. Orthoptera, 119, ii, p. 917.—Sinéty, R. de. Les tubes de Malpighi chez les Phasmes, 86b, 1900, p. 333.—Id. Homo- logation du testicule chez les Phasmes, 86b, 1900, p. 350.—Id. Recherches sur la Biologie et l’Anatomie des Phasmes, 43, xix, p. 119. THYSANOPTERA.—Lucas, R. Thysanoptera, 119, ii, p. 900.—Reuter, 0.M. Thysanoptera tria mediterranea* Ofversigt af Finska Vetenskaps- societetens Férhandlingar Helsingfors, xliii, p. 214. HEMIPTERA.—Breddin, G. Neue neotropische Wanzen und Zirpen,* Societas Entomologica, xvii, p. 1.—Cockerell, T. D.A. The Coccid genus Aulacaspis, 9, Mar., ’02, xxxv, p. 58.—Id. New Coccidz from the Argen- tine Republic and Paraguay, 4, xxxiv, p. 88.—Kuwana, S. T. Coccidz (Scale Insects) of Japan. Proc. Calif. Acad. of Sciences, vol. iii, No. 2, p. 1, San Francisco.—Id. Coccidz from the Galapagos Islands,* 6, x, p. 28.—Lucas, R. Rhynchota, 119, ii, p. 822.—Osborn, H. Remarks on the study of leaf hoppers, 157, ii, p. 224.—Reuter, 0. M. Monog. generis Tarisa Am. et Serv.* Ofversigt af Finska Vetenskaps, Societ. Férhand- lingar, xliii, p. 25. NEUROPTERA.—Lucas, R. Neuroptera (Planipennia), 119, ii, p. 820. MECOPTERA.—Lucas, R. Panorpatz, 119, ii, p. 819. ISOPTERA.—Gounelle, E. See Hymenoptera. PLECOPTERA.—Lucas, R. Plecoptera, 119, ii, p. 999. EPHEMERIDA.—Lucas, R. Agnatha, 119, ii, p. 1013. TRICHOPTERA.—Lucas, R. Trichoptera, 119, ii, p. 815. LEPIDOPTERA.—Aro, J.E. Ueber Wadena maillardi var. Kunsamoensis Staud., 158, 27, p. 46, 1901.—Bordage, E. Sur les différentes colorations 164 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [ May, ’o2 des chrysalides de Papilio demoleus et de Danais chrysippus, 86b, 1900, p. 234.—Chapman, T. A. Classification of Graci/aria and allied genera, 9, xxxv, p. 81.—Dodd, F. P. Scent Organs of Hepialide, 9, Mar., ’02, p. 73. —Dyar, H.G. Descr. of a new Noctuid,* 4, xxxiv, p. 105.—Id. Life His- tories of North Amer. Geometride, xxxi, 5, vol. 9, p. 335.—Id. The larva of Carama cretata, 6, x, p. 54.—Finu, F. Birds attacking Butterflies and Moths, 10, Ixv, p. 415.—French, G. H. The yellow-winged Catocale, 4, xxxiv, p. 95.—Fruhstorfer, H. Eine neue Lokalform der seltenen Ag. amydonius Stdgr., 45, xiv, p. 327, March, 1902.—Id. Eine neue Agrias,* 45, xiv, p. 351, Mar., ’02 —Grote, A. R. Changes in the color of butter- flies, 4, xxxiv, p. 94 —Id. Noteon Clenucha Cressonana, 4, xxxiv, p. 104. —Id. On the use of Eupethecia, 4, xxxiv, p. 104.—Joannis, J. de. Descrip- tion de trois Lépidoptéres de Cav-Bang (Tonkin), 86b, 1900, p. 280.— Linden, M. Von. Le dessin des ailes des Lépidoptéres, Annales des Sci. Natur. Zoolog. and Paleont., Paris, p. 1, 1902.—Lucas, R. Lepidoptera, 119, ii, p. 451.— Mabille, R. Descr. d’ une Hespéride nouvelle (Costa Rica),* _ 86b, 1900, p. 230 —Quail, A. Formation of pattern on eggshell of a species of Lepidoptera, 9, Mar., ’o02, xxxv, p. 57.—Poulton, E.B. Birds attacking butterflies and moths, 10, 65, p. 465, Mar. 20, ’o2.—Sahlberg, J. Trad- gardsnunnen (Ocneria dispar F.) funnen i Finland, 158, 27, p. 94.—Schaus, W. A new species of Dirphia, 6, x, p. 54.—Seifert, 0. Contributions to the knowledge of N. American Arctiide 1, ii, 6, x, p. 1.--Smith, G. Varia- tion in the genus Zredza, 9, Mar., ’02, xxxv, pp. 69, 89.—Smith, J. B. New species Noctuidz for 1901,* 6, x, p. 33-—South, R. Gynandrous examples of Amphidasys betularia, 9, Mar.,’02, Xxxv, p. 72.—Standfuss,M. Etudes zoologiques expérimentales sur les Lépidoptéres, résultats principaux obtenus jusqu’ a la fin de 1898 (pl. 1 -- 3), 86a, 1900, p. 82.—Thomann, H. Schmetterlinge und Ameisen. Beobachtungen einer Symbiose zwischen Lycena argus \,., und Formica cinerea Mayr., Jahresbericht der Natur- forschenden Gesellschaft Graubiindens, xliv, ii, p. 1.—Woodworth, C. W. Butterflies, Nature Study Bulletins, University of California. DIPTERA.—Bergroth. Uber eine auf Eulen schmarotzende Hippobosi- cide, 158, 27, p. 146.—Corti. Di un nuovo nematode parasita in larva di Chironomus. Reale Istituto Lombardo di Scienze E Lettere Rendiconti, — Serie II, Vol. xxxv, Fasc. II-III, Milano 1902.—Escherich, K. Ueber den sogen. ‘‘Mittelstrang’’ der Insekten. Biol. Centralblatt, Leipsig, 15 Mar. ’o2, 179.—Hine, J. 8. New or little known Diptera.* 157, II, p. 228, Mar. ’o2.—Keiffer, J.J. Monog. des Cécidoinyides d'Europe et d’ Algerie, 86a, |xix, p. 181.—Laveran. De quelques parasites des Culicides. Comptes Rend. Soci. de Biologie, Paris, liv, 233, March 7, ’o2.—Lécaillon, A. Recherches sur Ja structure et le developpement postembryonnaire de l'ovaire des insectes.—1 Culex pipiens L 86b. 1900, p. 96.—Pantel. J. Sur le vaisseau dorsal des larves des Tachinaires, 86b, 1900, p. 258.—Needham, J.G. A remarkable occurrance of the fly, Bibio /raternus, Loew, 3, xxxvi, p. 181. —Smith, J.B. Life history of des smithii, 6, x, p. 10.— May, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 165 Stein, P. Die Zetterstedt’schen, Holmgren’schen u. Boheman’schen An- thomyidentypen des Stockholmen Museums, 38, xxi, p. 29.—Vaney, C. Note sur les tubes de Malpighi des larves de Stradionmys, 86b, 1900, p -360.—Villeneuve, J. Observations sur quelques types de Meigen, 86b, 1900, pp. 157, 341, 363, 380, 402.--Wandolleck, B. Diptera, 119, II, p. 759. SIPHONAPTERA.—Rothschild, N. C. Some new nearctic fleas.* 21, xiv, p. 62, March 15, ’o2. COLEOPTERA.—Allinand, Ch. Contributions a la faune entomologique de la Région malgache, 86b, 1900, p. 18 —Bedel, L. Notes synonymiques d’apres les types de Ja collection R. Oberthiir, 86b, 1900, p. 247.— Bernhauer, M. Zur Staphylinidenfauna von Madagascar, 45, 19¢1, II, p. 161.—Bourgeois, J. Descr. de deux Ma/acodermes nouveaux de |’ Ameri- que méridionale,* 86b, 1900, p. 118.—Croissandeau, J. Monographie des Scydmezenida, 86a, Ixix, p. 116.—Dierckx, F. Les glandes pygidiennes des coléoptéres (2nd mémoire), Carabides (Bombardiers, etc.), Paussides. Cincindelides, Staphylinides, 43, xviii, p. 255.—Fairmaire, L. Descr. d’un nouveau genre de Coléoptéres du groupe des Rhysopaussides 86b, 1900, p. 45. Id. Descr. de Coléoptéres recueillis par M. H. Perrier de la Bathie a Madagascar, 86b, 1900, p. 85. Id. Descr. de quelques Coléoptéres mal- gaches, 86b, 1900, p. 134.—Ganglbauer, L. Die generische Zerlegung der Byrrhiden, Gattung Pedilophorus, 44, lii, p, 92, Jan. ’o2.-—Heller, K. M. Riisselkafer aus Ceylon gesammelt von Dr. W. Horn, 45, 1go1, II, p. 337, —Herrick, G. W. Notes onthe life history and habits of Onxcideres texana, 6, x, p. 15.--Horn,W. Ueber Hrn. Prof. Kolbe’s neues Coleopteren System, 45, 1901, II, p. 13. Id. De 7 novis Cicindelidis, 45, 1gor, II, p. 353 —Jacob- son, G. Chrysomelide Sibiree occidentalis, 19, T. xxxv, No. 2, p. 73, St. Petersburg.—Kerville, H. G. de. L’accouplement des Coléoptéres, 86b, 1900, p. 1o1.—Lesne, P. Revision des Coléoptéres de la famille des Bos- trychides,* 86a, Ixix, 473. Id. Notes synonymiques et rectificatives sur quelques Bostrychides, 86b, 19c0, p. 46.--Léveille, A. Catalogus Temno- chilidum (seu Trogositidum) inter annos 1758-1900 editorum, 86a, Ixix. p. 1.—Meinert, Fr. Vandkalvelarverne (Larve Dytiscidarum), Memoires de Académie Royale des Sciences et des Lettres de Danemark, Copen- hagen, 1901.—Melander, A. L. A new Silphid beetle from a simple insect trap, 5, vol. 9, p. 328.—Mumster, Ths. Die norwegischen Arten der Fam- ilie Byrrhidz (Cistelidz Reitter) nebst Beschreibung eines neuen Genus und zweier Arten, 44, lii, p. 87, Jan. ’o2.—-Ohaus, F. Beitrag zur Kenntnifs der afrikanischen Popillien, 45, rgor, ii, p. 257.--Olivier, E. Voyage de M. E. Simon au Venezuela (décembre 1887-aouit 1888) Lampyrides, 86a, Ixix, p. 62.--Peringuey, L. Notes sur certaines Cétoines (Crémastochilides) recontrées dans des fourmiliéres ou termitiéres avec description d’espéce novelles, 86a, lxix, p. 66 —Pesruches, L. C. des. Description d’un nouveau genre et d’une espéce nouvelle d’ Aphodiide et note sur le genre Zz/issus, 86b, 1900, p. 122.—Peyerimhoff, P. de. Sur la valeur phylogénique et le nombre primitif des tubes de Malpighi chez les Coléopteres, 86b, 1900, p. 166 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [May, ’o2 295.—Pic, M. Diagnosis de Coléopteres nouveaux 55, Mar. 15, ’02, p. 68 Id. Description du Bruchus scapularis (Reiche), du Brésil, 86b, 1900, p. 29. Id. Notes synonymiques, 86b, 1900, p. 230. Id. Descr. d’un nou- veau genre d’Elmides, de Tunisie, 86b, 1900, p. 266.—Poppius, B. Ueber die Entwickelung von Phyllotreta amoracie Koch, 158, 27, ‘p. 106.— Raffray, A. Descr. de deux Psélaphides nouveaux, 86b, 1900, p. 305 — Reitter, E. Verschiedenes iiber die Coleopteren der Tenebrioniden Ab- theilung Helopina, 45, rgo1, ii, p. 209.—Sahlberg, J. Coleoptera i Polar- trakterna, 158, 27, p. 96.—Schilsky, J. Synonymische und andere Bemer- kungen zur Gattung Apion, 45, 1901, ii, 365.—Schwartz, 0. Cremnostethus und Metriaulacus nov. gen. Elateridarum. Ein Beitrag zur Kenntniss der Elateriden Gattung Me/anotus Eschs.* 45, 1901, ii, p. 197. Id. Neue Elateriden,* 45, rgor, ii, p. 311.—Sharp, D. Coleoptera,* 15, Vol. ii, pt. I, pp. 625-632.—Tschitschirine, T. Observations sur quelques types de Stockholm (Coleoptera-Carabidz), 19, T. xxxv, No. 2, p. 160, St. Peters- burg. Id. Description de quelques nouvelles especes de la tribu des Platysmatini, 19, T. xxxv, No. 2, p. 1, St. Petersburg. Id. Note sur quel- — ques Platysmatini nouveaux on peu connus, 19, T. xxxv, No. 2, p. 49, St. Petersburg. Id. Genera des Harpalini des regions palearctique et pale- anarctique, 19, xxxv, No. 2, p. 217, St. Petersburg.—Tutt, J. W. Migration and Dispersal of Insects : Coleoptera, 21, xiv, p. 73, Mar. 15, ’02.—Weise, J. Afrikanische Hispinen, 45, rgot, ii, p. 225.—Xambeu. Mceurs et méta- morphoses du Jelephorus obscurus 1, Coleoptera du groupe des Molli- pennes, 55, Mar. 15, '02, p. 69. HYMENOPTERA.—Ashmead, W. H. Classification of the Fossorial, Pre- daceous and Parasitic Wasps, or the superfamily Vespoidea (iv), 4, xxxiv, p. 79.—Bordas, L. Sur le revetement épithélial cilié de l’intestin moyen et des czecums intestinaux chez les insectes (Hym. Orthop.), 86b, 1900, p. 25.—Buysson, R. Du. Sur quelques Hyménoptéres de Madagascar, 86a, Ixix, p. 177.—Cameron, P. On some new genera and species of Hymen. (Ichneumonidz, Chrysididz, Fossores and Apidz), 9, xxxv, p. 108.— Cockerell, T. D. A. and Atkins, E. XX XIX. Contributions from the New Mexico Biological Station. XII.—On some genera of Bees, Il, (7) 9, p. 230.—Gounelle, E. Sur des bruits produits par deux espéces américaines de Fourmis et de Termites, 86b, 1900, p. 168.—Harrington, W. H. A Can- adian Anoplonyx.* 4, xxxiv, p. 93.—Keiffer, J. J. Note sur le genre Prist- aulacus, 86b, 1900, p. 338.—Kokujew, N. Co/or semenowi, gen. et sp. nov. (Hymenoptera Ichneumonidz), 19, T. xxxv, No. 2, p. 210, St. Petersburg, —Lucas, R. Hymenoptera, 119, ii, p. 321 —Marchal, P. Sur un nouvel Hyménoptére aquatique, le Limnodyles gerriphagus n. gen. n. sp., 86a, Ixix, p. 171.—Meunier, F, Sur les ymaride de \'ambre et du copal, 86b, 1900, p. 364.—Terre, L. Sur l'histolyse musculaire des Hyménoptéres, 86b, 1900, p. 23. May, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 167 Doings of Societies. A regular meeting of the Chicago Entomological Society was held in the John Crerar Library Thursday evening, March 20, 1902, at 8 o’clock. Seven members present, with President Longley in the Chair. Visitor, Mrs. Westcott. The subject chosen for discussion at next meeting was ‘(Edible insects and products of insects useful to man.’’ Talk to be led by Mr. John Healy. Mr. A. Kwiat read an interest- ing paper on the small Catocalee, in which he attempted to straighten out their classification. President Longley also showed some Catocalze, and Prof. Westcott exhibited Catocala messalina. _Joun ApAms Comstock, Secretary. At the March meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social held at the residence of Dr. Henry Skinner, 716 North 20th Street, eleven persons were present. Prof. Smith reported some investigations on a scale insect infesting rose, blackberry and raspberry bushes, known as Diaspis rose. ‘This insect winters in all stages of growth, an unusual condition in the insecta. In January were found stages from half grown to fully developed males and females, the latter with embryos. ‘The anatomy of the piercing mouth parts, consisting of three lancets, was described. Mr. H. Wenzel exhibited fifteen specimens of Cychrus, in- cluding stenostomus, canadensis, LeContet and bicarinatus, in order to illustrate the intergradation of these forms, which showed to his satisfaction that the whole series represented but one species. He also referred to specimens of Cicindela collected at Vowells Mills, Louisiana, all of which are immaculate forms _ of several known species. . Variation and geographical forms were discussed by Messrs. Wenzel, Smith and Skinner. Dr. Skinner referred to the diffi- culty of studying Argynnis from our present knowledge and spoke of the necessity of biological data in this connection. Mr. Laurent stated that the true Cicindela longilabris and the variety /aurenti do not seem to commingle, the variety keeping to the woods, whereas the typical form occurs along roadways. 168 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Mav, ’o2 Mr. Daecke exhibited a specimen of Dichelia sulfureus which he had found on Lemonium Carolinianum, Also a specimen of Cyvabro trifasciatus, which had tunneled into a sumach stem. In the same tunnel he had found a dipterous pupa. es Dr. Skinner exhibited a drawer of Pamphila containing five or six named species which he believed to be only varieties of one form, belonging to the comma-group. WILLIAM J. Fox, Secretary. ‘ A meeting of the Entomological Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was held March 27th. Mr. Laurent, Director, presiding. Eleven persons were present. Dr. Skinner exhibited a mass of small shells held together by the cocoon of a lepidopterous larva. Mr. Green exhibited specimens of Physonsta unipunctata with their larvee, from Boon- ton, N. J. ‘The species is new to New Jersey. Mr. Johnson spoke of an interesting Dipterous insect ( Zachytrechus bino- fatus), in which the long slender arista bears a middle and terminal disc-like node ; in this respect it resembles the Euro- pean genus Sydistroma. It was captured by Mr. George M, Greene at Durham Pond, Morris County, N. J., and has not hitherto been recorded from the State. Mr. J. C, Bradley ex- hibited some interesting insects from Haiti. Mr. Laurent showed an aberration of Colias philodice’% with the neuration jet black. It was taken by James Gillen, at Ambler, Mont- gomery County, Pa., during the fall of last year. Mr. Laurent also exhibited the Coleoptera he took in Florida last winter and spring ; 418 species were found, most of them being taken at Miami, Dade County. Chlenius floridanus Horn, taken at Enterprise, was specially mentioned. Cicindela tortuosa was seen in large numbers and fairly swarmed. ‘The plant from which he had bred Lagochirus aranciformis was also shown. Some of the smaller species had been mounted by Mr. Charles Boerner. Mr. J. C. Bradley was elected a member of the Section. HENRY SKINNER, Recorder. Ent. News, Vol. XIII. PIOVIT. B Meisel, ith. Boston HELICONIUS SPADICARIUS, AG.Weeks ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA, Vor. XIII. JUNE, 1902. No. 6. CONTENTS: Titus—Anthidiinz from Colorado..... 169 | Brues—Two new Texan Ant and Ter- Holland—New Species of Palindia..... 172 mite Guesteiie. .cescncedavanecebas 184 Blaisdell—The Three Californias....... 173 | Editorial ............ceecscccccecececees 189 Mengel—Butterflies from So. America 176 | Entomological Literature.,...........+ 190 Melander—Notes on the Acroceride .. 178 | Notes and NeWS.....+++.0+0++eeeeeeeeee I9I Hancock—The Genus Phyllonotus..... 182 | Economic Entomology ...........+.++- 193 Skinner—A New Papilio..............-+ 183 | Doings of Societies..........++++++++0+- 196 Our plate (VII) represents a species from Bolivia, described by Mr. Weeks in the Proceedings New Bngland Zoological Club, Vol. 2, p. 72, 1gor. Three New Anthidiinae from Colorado. By E. S. G. Trrus, Urbana, Illinios. Anthidium pondreum n. sp. $é.—Form and general appearance of afrifrons Say ; black with deep yellow markings; closely punctured ; pubescence white, very dense on face and pleura, sparse on cheeks and basal segments of abdomen, tufted at sides of other segments ; venter polished, but segments narrowly pubescent at sides ; fe- mora, tibize, and first joint.of tarsi anteriorly, thorax above and occiput with sparse ochraceous pubescence ; ferruginous pubescence on inside of tarsi; the clypeus (except two black dots at base), anterior orbits of eyes half way up, spot behind summit of eyes, mandibles except ferruginous tips, anterior half of tegulz, line beneath, spot on each side of anterior portion of mesothorax, line and before it a dot on each side of scutellum, 169 170 ; ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 spots on posterior femora, tibize and first joint of tarsi anteriorly, bands on dorsal abdominal segments 1-6, interrupted in middle on 1-5, notched anteriorly on each side are all yellow; last seg- ment with two large yellow spots, first segment notched sub- laterally behind, sixth segment with a spine on each side, last segment deeply notched with a blunt black tooth in the center. Length rr mm. ites Described from two males, June 16, on Astralagus sp., at Fort Collins, Colorado. Differs from atrifrons Say by the yellow markings, scape entirely black and different shape of last ab- dominal segment. Protanthidium cockerelli n. sp. $ .—Large, broad, robust ; in general appearance resembles some Anthophora ,; clypeus, face on each side narrowly con- tinued above the base of the clypeus, mandibles, except tips, white: a line behind upper part of eye, two spots on scutellum posteriorly, ends of four anterior tibize on the outside, outer edge of posterior tibize, line on inside of anterior femora, first joint of tarsi, segments 1-6 of abdomen, dorsally with continu- ous bands slightly notched anteriorly in center of five and six, band broad on sixth segment, last segment with a small spot at tip; all dark yellow; rather coarsely and deeply punctured ; pubescence dull ochraceous, sparse; scutellum slightly produced behind and somewhat bilobed ; last dorsal segment of abdomen truncate, excepting a short obtuse tooth in the middle; /adzal palpi with second joint scarcely longer than first; maxillary palpr distinctly three-jointed ; venation asin Anthidium s. str. Length 16 mm, Described from two males; Rocky Ford, August 10, 1897 (Gillette); and Virginia Dale, Colo., (alt. 8000 ft.), Sept. 3, 1899 (Titus), on Rudbeckia hirta-\, ‘The types are in the Colo. Agr. College Museum at Fort Collins, Colo. This species is somewhat related to occ/dentalis as determined by Prof. Cockerell; differs in color of pubescence and mark- ings, and in position of markings on abdomen, is also broader and larger generally. ‘The peculiar bilobate scutellum distin- guishes this from any species I have seen. ‘Though Prothan- thidium Ckll. has for its type a bee from India, 7. steloides June ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 171 (Bing. ), the species above described seems to answer all the generic characters given by the authors of the genus. I take pleasure in dedicating this species to Prof. T. D. A. Cockerell. Dianthidium balli n. sp. 9.—Black; with dark rich yellow markings, head and thorax densely uniformly punctured, abdomen with punctures of apical margins of segments dorsally smaller and denser than on basal margins ; the clypeus, excepting an inverted TT in the middle, anterior orbits of eyes narrowed at tip above and line leaning away from eye; wide line continuous over occiput and extending down about half way on each side ; spot on posterior orbit about half way up from end of line to base of eye; line on each side of mesothorax, tegulz anteriorly, spot below, four short lines at scutellum, apical ends of posterior and middle femora, tibiz and first joint of tarsi anteriorly, a// dark yellow ; remainder of tarsi ferruginous; tip of tibize exteriorly with a ferruginous spot on the middle, anterior tarsi strongly ferru- ginous, a short blunt spine at apex of first segment; claws partly black; bands on segments 1-5 narrowly interrupted in the middle and that on first segment notched laterally behind, on last segment broadly interrupted in the middle, yel/ow , last segment deeply notched behind with a shallower notch on each side ; pubescence on face, cheeks, occiput and thorax above, ochraceous; pleura densely, base and venter of abdomen and legs, except tarsi, with whzte pubescence ; tarsi ferruginously haired ; dorsal abdominal segments above with scattered white pubes- cence ; wings smoky, tips less densely so; second recurrent nervure entering close behind end of second submarginal cell. Length 14 mm. Described from one female specimen taken at Ridgeway, Colo., July 31, by Prof. E. D. Ball, after whom I have named it. This species is quite close to venustum, but differs in color, mark- ings and their positions and is larger. ‘The labial and maxil- lary palpi show this to belong to the genus Dianthidium Ckll. NotE—The above descriptions are extracted from an unpublished thesis of the author’s deposited with Sec’y State Board of Agriculture of Colorado, May 1, 1901. 172 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 Description of an Apparently New Species of Palindia. By W. J. HOLLAND. Through the kindness of Mr. H. D. Merrick of New Bright- ton, Pa., I have been permitted to carefully examine a speci- men of the genus falindia captured by him last year fly- ing among low herbage in the outskirts of the town of New Brighton. I have carefully examined the literature of the sub- ject and am inclined to believe that we are dealing with a new species of the genus, although the specimen in certain respects comes very near to Palindia mabis Guénée, which is a synonym for Palindia fumata of Felder and Rogenhofer. ‘There is no traffic between New Brighton and tropical America, so far as is known, unless it be in tropical fruits. ‘There is a bare possi- bility that the insect may have been imported from the South, but the specimen presents the appearance of having freshly emerged and is in good condition. It is altogether improbable that so frail a creature should have, by the action of the wind, and by the powers of flight, been transported from the tro- pics to the locality where it was captured. Palindia merricki sp. nov.—Front, palpi, collar, thorax and tegulz dark wood brown; upper side of abdomen paler wood brown ; lower side of thorax and abdomen ashen gray. Legs concolorous, the tarsi white, ringed with black. The primaries are brown, more or less irro- ated with purplish scales, clouded near the middle with a dark purplish shade and laved on the outer margin with the same color. There is a dark basal line which extends from the costa to the median vein. The transverse anterior and median lines run obliquely from the costa to the inner margin, very nearly parallel to each other, the transverse anterior terminating about the middle of the inner margin, the median line termi- nating just before the inner angle. The median line is defined externally by a pale yellow line running from the lower margin of the cell toward the inner angle, and this line is in turn defined externally by a narrow dark brown line. At the end of the cell there is a large pale reniform spot surrounded by a dark brown line. ‘The transverse posterior line is sharply angulated below the costa and then runs from the costa to the inner angle, constantly diminishing in width. Between this and the sub- terminal line are some reddish shades. The subterminal line is more or less obscure, angulated inwardly just below the costa and on vein 2. At the points where this line is bent inwardly, and half way between these points, are dark brown shades produced inwardly, The marginal line is June, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 173 black, relieved by a series of bright yellow dots at the extremity of each of the veins. The fringes are dark wood brown. The posterior wing on the upper side is dark wood brown. The wing is sharply produced at the extremity of vein 3. About the middle of the wing below the cell a series of pale blue parallel lines, succeeded by an irregular median line, which does not run to the costa, but originates beyond the cell, curves first downwardly and then outwardly to vein 3. Between veins 3 and 2 it forms an angle with its point directed towards the base, and then sweeps, by a regular curve, inwardly to the inner margin. This line is defined outwardly and inwardly by fine pale yellow lines. In the angle between veins 2 and 3 is a dark black triangular spot defined externally by a white patch and irrorated with bluish scales. ‘This patch is suc- ceeded by two small black points connected by a fine silvery white bar which is a portion of the submarginal line, which is interrupted with a dark shade at the point where the wing is externally produced at the extremity of vein 3. The marginal line is very fine, silvery white. The fringes are of the same color as on the upper wing. Both wings on the under side are gray clouded outwardly with dark fuscous. In both the dark transverse posterior lines of the upper surface are reproduced faintly, most conspicuously on the lower side of the secondaries, where the line is crenulate. There are a few minute white spots at the exremity of the subcostal nervures on this side. Expanse 34 mm. Type in collection of H. D. Merrick, New Brighton, Pa. <0> —<2or- The Three Californias. By F. E. BLAISDELL, M.D. To Prof. H. C. Fall is due the credit of the awakening that has taken place among the Californian Entomologists. In his recent and excellent effort * he has shown how interesting and stimulating a preliminary list may be, and besides he has ex- posed the inaccuracy of much of the previous work that has been done within the State. Knowledge to be useful must be accurate; it necessarily follows that observers and recorders of biological data must be painstaking, and endeavor to eliminate error in order to place such data upon the altar of scientific perfection. Unfortunately we have to attain precision—it is not born * List of the Coleoptera of Southern California, with notes on Habits and Distribution (occasional papers of the Cal. Acad, Nat. Sci.). 174 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. {June, ’o2 with us. Careful work bears a stamp that is unmistakable ; ‘ carelessness sees the fruits of its labors relegated to the last page of a memoir, reserved for doubtful data and unrecognized species. Earlier observers lacked the facilities and modes of research that now smooth and render comparatively easy, the work that was once achieved by overcoming apparently insurmount- able obstacles, that met the pioneers in our favorite field of research. Who will say that the pleasure they enjoyed in opening up new faunas did not repay them ten-fold for their privations ? In those days it was sufficient to label a specimen Calif. Times are changed. California was as large a State then as now, stretching north and south for the distance of 700 miles, and as Dr. Edw. C. Van Dyke has said: ‘‘It is a land of many climates and faunas.’’ It is cold and damp in the north ; hot and dry in the south, with an intermediate or middle portion partaking of both of its extremes. Thus it is customary to speak of Northern, South- ern and Central California. The question has recently been raised, where does the one begin and where does the other leave off? The locality labelling of most any collection that contains Californian specimens will be mute evidence that this question has never been answered. ‘There being no definite boundaries _ to the three divisions of California just mentioned, we do not know positively what part of the State is really meant when a specimen is labelled Central Calif. How is this to be remedied? How are past errors to be corrected? Prof. Fall partially gave an answer when he said : ‘Briefly described, the term Southern California includes that part of the State lying to the south and east of a line drawn from Point Conception eastward along the Santa Inez Mount- ains, then curving to the north and east around the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, and along the desert slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains through Kern and Inyo Counties to the Nevada State line.’’ The author realized that it was impossible to draw a true or os Se tie rie - June, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 175 interfaunal line, it is an effort at approximation. It fills a long-felt want, whether it was ever before realized or not—it gives definite boundaries to Southern California, and is a step towards more recent knowledge. To a most worthy veteran in the field of entomology—Mr. Chas. Fuchs—belongs the honor of giving the impetus that completed the answer to the above question; that brought about a discussion of the distribution of insects at the second regular meeting of the Calif. Ent. Club, which resulted in the reading of able papers at its third regular meeting on February 22nd. Asa result it was unanimously agreed to accept the divisional line suggested by Mr. Ralph Hopping for defining the bound- ary line between Northern and Central California, namely :— The term Northern California includes that part of the State lying to the north of a line drawn from the Golden Gate, fol- lowing the Bay of San Francisco to the mouth of the San Joa- quin River, thence along the northern boundaries of San Joa- quin, Calaveras and Alpine Counties, to the Nevada State line ; that the term Central California includes the intermediate part of the State lying between Hopping’s line on the north, and Fall’s line on the south. By this act the boundary lines of Northern, Central and Southern California are definitely fixed. The State faunal areas are unaffected by this division, and acquire new relatives, which will be ably treated at a later date. Mr. Fuchs recommended that the Secretary of the Club pub- lish an article calling the attention of entomologists at large to the fixing of definite boundaries for the three Californias, and that collectors and writers upon Californian entomology be urged to conform their future observations and writings to these—the latest efforts at accuracy in the study of geographi- cal distribution and intra-State faunas. This act and article are approved by the following members present at the third regular meeting of the California Ento- mological Club, held on the evening of February 22, 1902. Chas. Fuchs (President), Edw. Ehrhorn, Beverly Letcher, J. C, Huguenin, James W. Cottle, F. E, Blaisdell (Secretary). 176 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 Four New Species of Butterflies From South America. . By Levi W. MENGEL, Reading, Pa. % (See Plate VIII) . Anatole modesta sp. nov.—Upper surface of fore wings generally white and variable shades of brown. The costal edge is very light brown, ter- minating half-way to the apex ; broadest at the base. A patch of the same color, edged with white toward the exterior margin, appears three-quarters the distance to the apex. A row of spots, a shade darker, extends along the exterior margin, almost to the inner angle. The exterior edge is tipped at several places with white. A silver gray col- oration appears at the base of the wing and extends along the interior margin half-way to the angle. A row of small, well marked light brown spots, white in color, extends across the the wing just within the marginal light brown spots from the costa to the interior margin. All the white and light brown markings are surrounded with very dark brown, except | at the interior margin, where the white marks reach the edge and spread toward the angle. The same colors prevail on the posterior wings, with the white predominating. From the basea dark brown band extends half- way tothe apex. Towards the base and adjoining the dark band the same silvery gray color as in the fore wing appears, spreading toward the inner margin, but fading to white. The white extends two-thirds across the wing from the anterior margin to the inner margin. The remaining portion of the wing is dark brown, darkest at the angle and fading toward the anal angle to very light'‘brown. White and light brown spots are scat- tered through the dark marginal bands. Wings emarginate, tipped here and there with white. Undersides in both sexes, tawny and white. The dark brown and lighter color being replaced with tawny. Abdomen and thorax very dark above ; white underneath. Markings of the female very much like male. The brown and light colors being replaced by a gray- black, almost uniform. There are but very few pale brown spots. The white band is more decided in the female. Female is one-eighth inch larger than the male. Expanse, one and three-eighths inch. Habitat.—Sapucay, Paraguay. Apodemia ochracea sp. nov.—General colors, black and ochreous yel- low, marked with white spots. Uppersides, base of fore wings uniformly ochreous; the color extending one-third along the anterior margin to the apex and half-way to the inner angle, along the inner margin. A black patch somewhat quadrangular in shape almost surrounded by ochreous is observed on the anterior margin. A well marked white spot appears in the black patch. A broad band of the ochreous color reaches almost from the anterior margin to the color of the base with a single white spot close to the margin. The inner edge of this band forms the ae Ent. News, Vol. XIII. Pr. Vilt. FOUR NEW SPECIES OF BUTTERFLIES FROM SOUTH AMERICA (MENGEL). ANATOLE MODESTA, ANATOLE MODESTA. APODEMIA OCHRACEA, BAOTIS BIFASCIATA. NECYRIA GERHARDI. June, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 177 boundary of the black patch above mentioned. Balance of wing black marked along the outer margin by a band of ochreous spots. A row of white well defined spots extends from the outer portion of the anterior margin almost to the inner margin. This band begins three-quarters the distance from the base towards the apex. Inferior wings, black, marked by a well defined ochreous band beginning almost at the anterior margin and extending in a curve to the inner margin. There is a marginal band of ochreous color extending along the lower half of the exterior margin to the apex. Undersides very much lighter. The ochreous of the uppersides replaced by much lighter color, almost light yellow. The row of white spots of upper sides larger and better defined as is also the marginal band. Two black spots are seen in the yellow near the base. Posterior wings marked by a band of very pale yellow, extending across the middle of the wing from the anterior margin curving to the inner margin. Base black, variously marked with white spots. A row of white spots is seen in the black, reaching from the apex to the inner margin just above the margin. There is a marginal band of yellow spots along the outer margin. The yellow band in the posterior wings is broken by the nervules, which are black. Thorax and abdomen black. Abdomen marked by a yellow stripe along the sides. Collar yellow. -Expanse, one and three-eighths inch. fHlabitat—Sapucay, Paraguay. Bzotis bifasciata sp. nov.—Color above uniformly black with buff bars and spots, well marked. Extending from the interior margin, one-third to the inner angle from the base, a diagonal narrow bar of buff extends to the costa, not quite reaching the margin. Three-quarters the distance from the base to the apex, a narrow bar passes from the costa toward the inner angle, stopping half way across the wing. Two-thirds the distance from the base to the angle a small narrow bar extends from the inner margin towards the apex, one-fourth the distance to the apex. A small well defined spot appears at the inner angle; also one in the middle of the exterior margin. Lower wings. One-third the distance from the base to the apex, a bar extends from the anterior margin to the inner margin. Two-thirds the distance from the base to the apex, another bar passes parallel to the first from the anterior to the inner margin. Anal angle marked with a well defined spot. Another spot appears in the middle of the exterior margin. Female like male, buff markings stronger. Undersides same as above. Body uniformly dark approaching black. Expanse 1 inch, » Flabitat.—Sapucay, Paraguay. Necyria gerhardi, sp. nov.—Superiors black, with a bar of metallic green, extending from the costa to the inner angle. Bar begins half way from the base to the apex. Inferiors black with a bar of the same metal- lic green extending from the apex almost to the inner angle. A large 178 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 bright red spot appears at the inner angle. The bars on both the super- ior and inferior wings are interrupted by the nervules, which are black. The undersides of the superiors uniform dark iridescent blue, covering the entire wing, except the apex and the exterior margin, which is black. Inferiors iridescent purple almost to the margins. A row of arrow shaped metallic green spots extends from the apex to almost the inner angle. The red spot seen on the upper side is larger and much more intensified. Thorax and abdomen black above, abdomen red beneath. Expanse, one and five-eighths inch. This species is nearest to WV. diva Stgr., but differs from it entirely. Habitat.—Chauchamayo, Peru. Named in honor of Wm. J. Gerhard, Chicago, Ill. Notes on the Acroceridae.* By A. LEONARD MELANDER. Because of their brilliant color, anomalous structure and rare occurrence, the flies of the family Acroceridee have gener- ally been considered the vav@ aves of the insect world. As but few collections in this country contain over a half dozen species, and scarcely any more individuals, the advent of a new form is heralded with interest. The following notes are made from specimens in the collections of Dr. Wheeler and myself, 1. Oncodes costatus Loew. This seems to be the only representative of the family that occurs at all commonly in the northern States. It is readily recognized by the broad pale yellow bands extending across the fuscous abdomen. Specimens from Wisconsin and Ontario are in the collection. 2. Oncodes sp. indeterm. An apparently undescribed species of Oncodes occurs in Penn- sylvania. ‘This form, which was taken by Mr. H. G. Klages, differs from the preceding in the wholly yellow color of the body. 3. Oncodes eugonatus |oew. A specimen from Austin, Texas, taken in grass-sweepings, ~ * Contrib, from the Zool. Lab., Univ. of Texas, No. 31. en - De June, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 179 differs from the specimen Dr. Loew received from Mr. Belfrage, and taken some hundred miles north of here. The differences, however, do not seem to be of specific importance. In the Austin form the white bands of the abdomen are narrow, but clear cut, of uniform width, and only one-tenth as wide as the remaining shining black of the segments. ‘The venter is simi- larly colored, although from the convexity of the abdomen, the white bands seem comparatively wider; the first ventral seg- ment is black, with the narrow apical margin whitish. The knees, tibize and base of the tarsi are almost wholly pale fus- cous, the darker coloration of the upper side of the tibiae appar- ently less evident than in Mr. Belfrage’s specimen. Instead of possessing a black margin the tegule are wholly translucent whitish. The base of the wings is lightly infumated. 4. Acrocera sp. A very beautiful and brightly marked, but undetermined species was taken by Mr. F. Rauterberg at Rochester, Wiscon- sin. Although it agrees in part with 4. /iturata Williston from Washington, I prefer to pass this species by, as I have access to but a portion of the literature on this genus. PTERODONTIA Gray. Scutellum wholly testaceous .............. flavipes Gray. Seuremunwnouy or largely black... . . 2. 5 1 ees we ees 2. 2. Discal cell closed; larger species (5mm.)....... misella O. S. Discal cell open ; species measuring 4mm....... analis Westw. 5. Pterodontia analis Westwood. Several specimens of this species were taken on leaves of low trees in the damp woods about Wood’s Hole, Massachusetts. The determination is doubtless correct, although the northern specimens disagree with the description in that they have wholly black eyes, almost blue-black, tegule with the disc but little translucent, and black femora. /#. flavipes is said to be commoner in the Eastern States, but we have never met with it. 6. Pterodontia misella Osten Sacken. A typical specimen from Alameda Co., California. 180 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 OPSEBIUS Costa. Wings with a prominent tooth ; anal cell widely open . agelenz sp. nov. Costa nowheres projecting)... .!s. Ji «aes se 3 ys ee 2. 2. Wings witha blackish tinge J). \\4-.. pn,» aa bile cules eee aes Wings with a testaceous tinge... 9.4.5. ss. ee ee ee 4. 3. Anal cell open ; third posterior cell longer than the tie sulphuripes Loew. Anal cell closed ; third posterior cell shorter than fourth. gagatinus Loew. 4. Wings pale at base andtip ;... .)..).. ....": a eles oe diligens O. S. Wings tunicolorous: 30. gk” se tg eee a ee paucus O. S. 7. Opsebius sulphuripes Loew. One specimen, Alameda Co., Calif. Although from a State so distant from the locality type (New York), this specimen shows no important differences. ‘The antennze are piceous, however, the hind margin of the wing is scarcely paler, and the anterior (smaller) cross-vein is oblique ; but aside from these, the form seems to be identical with Loew’s species. | 8. Opsebius agelene sp. nov.—j. Length6mm. Ofa shining semi- metallic, bronzed, blackish brown ground color, densely clothed with long fulvous pubescence, excepting (in the Texan form) the eyes, which are clothed with black hairs. Antennz short, consisting of two minute oval fuscous joints, the outer smaller, the terminal slender, fuscous arista three times as long as the antenna. The hairs of the abdomen become a little sparser apically, but are still uniformly fulvous. Tegulz translucent hyaline, the narrow margin testaceous. Halteres tes- taceous. Coxe _ concolorous with the body, legs uniformly testaceous, the tips of the claws black. Wings clear hyaline ; the marginal and first submarginal cells tinged with yellowish, veins pale yellow ; the costa strongly thickened, angulate at the mid- dle of the marginal cell and there bearing a large blunt projection ; two submarginal cells and four posterior cells, the first posterior cell divided in two beyond the discal cell, but the position of the cross-vein inconstant ; anal cell of even breath toward the tip, broadly open. Opsebius agelena n, sp. June, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 181 Described from two male specimens from Austin, Texas, and one male from Rochester, Wisconsin. One of the Texas specimens was found under a stone, entan- - gled in the web of the southwestern variety of Agelena nevia Bose., apparently just after issuing from the body of the spi- der. ‘The shrivelled spider was lying close by, with a round perforation near the base of the under side of the abdomen. Were it not for the great variability in the neuration of the members of this family, this species might be thought out of place in Ofsebius. As it, however, presents the characteristic habitus, the discrepancies in the costal tooth and widely open anal cell are insufficient to exclude it from the genus. More- over, we may recall that in swd/phuripes the anal cell is narrowly open, showing a trend in the directlon of agelene, while in Pterodontia the costal projection is quite variable in size, and even in Opsebius diligens the costa shows a thickening beyond the first vein. g. Eulonchus smaragdinus Gerstaecker. Two green females, measuring 8 and 10 mm., were taken in Marion Co., Calif. 10. Eulonchus sapphirinus Osten Sacken. One male from Marion Co., Calif. 11. Eulonchus tristis Loew. As this species seems to be relatively common in Idaho, ac- cording to Prof. Aldrich, -z/onchus can no longer be regarded as exclusively a Californian genus. The males have the third joint of the antennz sharp at the apex; in the female it is scarcely attenuate and rather blunt. One female from Marion Co., California, has the abdomen brassy green; a pair from Idaho (Juliaetta and Craig’s Mt.) are blue-black. There isa great inconstancy in the juncture of the veins beyond the tip of the discal cell. In the California specimen the vein separa- ting off the second submarginal cell is angulated near its base, and bears a short spur at the angulation; while in the Idaho specimens this vein is evenly bisinuate, although it bears a similarly-placed short spur. The males have the second sub- marginal cell petiolate at the base; in the female it is pointed 182 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, 02 but nearly sessile, the very short petiole thickened ; while out- wardly the bounding veins of this cell diverge rather promi- . nently, not being parallel as in the male. 12. Ocnza helluo Osten Sacken. A specimen of this large species was taken entangled in a small spider-web at Marble Falls, Texas. As it presents the same differences in neuration as does the specimen mentioned by Dr. S. W. Williston (Trans. Am. Ent. Soc., XIII, p. 294), in that the outer first posterior cell is but slightly narrowed towards the margin, we are led to believe that Osten Sacken’s specimen was a sport. The blue-black body, black coxz, and shortened abdominal fascize are but a slight variation from the type which I have examined, and which otherwise is quite similar. As nearly all the foregoing insects differ from the types, we are brought to realize the instability of characters in this family, and to notice that individual variation is strikingly prominent. THE GENUS Litlhurgopsis.—\ would add two remarks to the interesting paper by Mr. Fox in your May number: (1) Z. echinocacti is best distin- guished in the 9° from afica/is by the face being more narrowed below and the distance between the prongs of the facial prominence less. (2) I will accept Mr. Fox’s identification of Z. giddosus, although Smith’s descrip- tion appears to agree equally well with my insect. The form I called gibbosus, with the dark hair on end of abdomen, may stand as Z. apicadis var. opuntia, since it is a fairly distinct geographical race. I may also note that Mr. E. E. Green has discovered that Pseudo/e- canium is a synonyn of Aclerda, so Mr. Kuwana’s species (p. 134) becomes Aclerda disticlium,—T. D. A. COCKERELL. Note ON LirHurGopsis.—Since my article on Lithurgopsis appeared in the May issue of Ent, News, Mr. T. D. A. Cockerell has written to me saying that the labial palpi of that genus are 4-jointed, and not 3- jointed as stated by me. I have examined these palpi again and concur with Mr. Cockerell’s statement. The third joint is easily missed, appear- ing in line with the second, but if the specimen is carefully examined the two joints are seen to be well differentiated.--WiLLiAM J. Fox. i : June, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 183 A New Papilio. By HENRY SKINNER. P. polyxenes Fabr. var. curvifascia n. var.—Primaries of the male on the upper and under surfaces practically identical with polyxenes, except that the spots are larger and have more of an orange tinge. Secondaries above as in polyxenes, except that the orange spots of the mesial band are practically all of the same size and shape. The first three are nearly round and the next three slightly ovoid ; the last one, preceding a mere line, is quadrate. There is an entire absence of any spot in the discal cell. The band of spots crossing the centre of the wing forms a distinct curve, with the concavity inward, while in Jolyaenes the band makes a straight line, and the inner edge of the spots makes a straight line. This band is ' the same on the underside of the wing, except that the spots are washed with a brick-red color. The female is exactly like the male in markings, except that the spots on the primaries are lighter in color. The tails to the hind wings are shorter than in polyaenes, and the tails of seven specimens measure in length 5.5, 6, 6.6, 7,9 mm. respectively.* Described from six males and one female from Rincon, New Mexico, taken June 1, 1898, and kindly submitted for exami- nation by Mr. Geo. Franck, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Franck said some of them suggested Papilio indra, but others had longer tails. ‘They are very close to dvevicauda found in Anti- costi and Newfoundland, and show the same likeness of the sexes. It may be of interest to state that Godman and Salvin in the Biologia Centrali-Americana put asteroides Reakirt as a synonym of folyxenes Fabr. and properly so. The type (so marked) is in the collection of the American Entomological Society, and agrees perfectly with Reakirt’s description. Strecker’s figure does not represent this insect. The type specimen of aséeroides in simply an inconstant and accidental variation, and a collector could take a dozen equally as aber- rant wherever the species is common. I HAVE seen lately in the collection of Mr. George Franck, the follow- ing species of Hesperidz caught within the limits of the United States and heretofore unrecorded. Thespieus macareus Herr.—Schiaff. From Marco Island, Florida. Prenes Nero Fabr. Marco Island, Florida. Prenes ares Feld. Cochise Co., Arizona. Epargyreus exadeus Cramer. San Luis Obispo, California. HENRY SKINNER. * Measured from tip of tail to end of nearest marginal lunule. 184 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 Two New Texan Ant and Termite Guests.* By CHARLES THOMAS BRUES. (See’ Plate IX.) Scarcely any method of entomological collecting yields a more varied and remarkable harvest of insects than the exami- nation of ants’ nests and their contents. As this is especially true of the warmer regions of our country, Texas is not with- out its full share of strange Myrmecophiles and Termitophiles. The two remarkable species herein described, which were collected in the vicinity of Austin, Texas, add two genera to our fauna and serve well to indicate what a wealth of interest- ing forms we may expect to unearth in the future in similar locations. STAPHYLINIDZA. ECITOXENIA Wasmann. A beetle referable to this genus was collected in considerable numbers by Mr. A. L. Melander and the present writer in a nest of /citon schmitti Em. On one of our entomological ex- cursions, one afternoon during the past winter (January, 1902), we chanced upon a large colony of the cz/on clustered beneath a flat stone. On examining the nest more closely, we suc- ceeded in discovering at least four different species of Myrme- cophiles which we had previously seen,+ besides one which was unfamiliar to us. The latter was quite agile in its move- ments, although, unlike most Ecitophiles, it possesses ex- tremely short legs. Its flat body seemed almost to glide along on the surface of the stone, as it picked its way among the ex- cited groups of ants. In its general habitus this beetle greatly resembles the Bra- zilian Fcitoxenia mirabilis, described by Wasmann.{ It is seen to differ considerably in detail however, and I should feel * Contributions from the Zoological Laboratory of the University of Texas. No, 32. ¢t These were Lcitonidia wheeleri Wasm., £. tenella Wasm., two Staphylinid beetles ; Ani//us affabilis Brues, a blind Carabid beetle ; and Xanionotum hystrix Brues, a wingless Phorid fly. t Neue Dorylinengzste aus dem neotropischen und dem ethiopischen Faunengebiet, Zool. Jahrb. Abth. f. Syst., Bd. 4, Heft 3, 1900. : Xs Ent. News, Vor. XIII. PE IX, Ov. Bxues. ad natdel. TWO NEW TEXAN ANT AND TERMITE GUESTS (sBrRues). June, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 185 constrained to consider it as the type of another genus, were it not for the already large number of monotypical genera of Myrmecophiles and Termitophiles already described. As such is the case, I think we must broaden our conception of genera in these groups where remarkable forms are of common occur- rence. I can see no reason why this should not be done, for who would for a moment assert that the distinction between two genera of primitive insects like Orthoptera should be made as fine and delicate as between two genera of specialized Mus- cidze, where the parts of the body have become so absolutely fixed? ‘This tendency to produce strange forms in Myrmeco- philes is so evident that it ought not to be ignored in our classification of them. Following is the description of the new species : Ecitoxenia brevipes sp. nov. (figs. 1 and 2).—Body broad, elongate- oval. Head and thorax carinated, as well as lateral margin of elytra. Abdomen very widely margined. Antennz 11-jointed, reaching to the apices of the elytra, very stout, gradually and weakly clavate from the base of the second joint. First joint stout, as long as the two following, enlarged at apex, second small, triangular, third larger and less triangu- - Jar, fourth to tenth quadrate, but little longer than wide, eleventh obtusely conical, one and one-third as long as the tenth. Head about as wide as long, rather acutely prolonged between the antenne, this prolongation continuing back as a high carina, which extends to the middle of the head. Anterior angles also produced and elevated, forming an oval de- pression on each side of the median carina. Posterior angles raised and produced ; two other oblique carinz on posterior portion of head, form- ing with the median onea A. Eyes moderately finely granulated, not visible from above, being sunk in broad lateral depressions at about their own diameter behind the insertion of the antennz. Mandibles simple, acute at apex. Labium wide, rounded truncate. Outer arm of maxilla about one-fourth longer than the inner; both densely ciliated, the outer one only for a short distance. Maxillary palpi 4-jointed, second and third joints about equal, the third broader, fourth very slender and obtusely pointed, half as long as the third. Ligula broad, bilobed at base, lobes broad and rounded at apex. Paraglosse long, slender. Labial palpi 3- jointed, second joint twice as wide as long, slightly shorter than the first or third. Prothorax oval, nearly twice as wide as the head, transverse, with three hollow depressions separated by two high sinuous longitudinal carine. Lateral margin also carinated. Thorax sparsely hairy, as are also the head and elytra. Elytra about as long as the thorax, their lateral margins broadly turned up, truncate at apex, except for an emargination near the posterior angles, which are bluntly toothed. Abdomen com- 186 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. {June, ’o2 posed of seven segments, somewhat concave above and widely margined along the sides. Each segment somewhat dentate and bearing a short spine at the posterior angles. More or less clothed with short stiff hairs which become more delicate apically. Legs very short, tarsi 5-jointed, joints about equal on the four anterior feet, posterior pair with first joint the longest. Length 3 mm.—Head, thorax, two or three apical segments of abdo- men, elytra, legs and venter reddish fuscous. Abdomen piceous. An- tennz fuscous. Body opaque, except the abdomen, which is shining and sparsely punctured. The hairs on the head, thorax and abdomen sparse, brassy on head and thorax, yellowish on abdomen. Described from numerous individuals collected at Austin, Texas, in a nest of Actton schmitti Emery. — The hairs upon the head and thorax are similar to the com- plex hairs seen on Ulkeus intricatus Horn, another /czton Myr- mecophile. In this case each hair is composed of about four slender barbs, which are separate to the base, where they unite. TERMITOGASTER Casey. Up to the present time there seem to have been no truly Physogastric Termitophilous Staphylinids discovered in North America. Such species have been found in other parts of the world, and since the first discovery of Corotoca and Spirachtha by Schioedte in 1854 their number has increased considerably, until at the present time some fourteen or fifteen genera are recognized from various parts of the world. All of them seem to occur only in the nests of various species of termites. In 1889 Casey described 7ermitogaster insolens* from Panama, but all the remaining genera are represented by forms from Madagascar, Africa and South America, The new form there- fore adds considerably to the range of such genera, and it is interesting to note in this connection that the species of Ter- mite, with which it lives (/utermes cinereus Buckley), is a truly tropical form occurring at Cuernavaca, Mexico, from which locality I have also seen specimens. Eutermes is rather rare at Austin, as we have seen only three or four nests of it during the several years which we have spent in this region. In two of these nests specimens of the new Termitophile were found. It resembles the queen of * Annals of the N. Y. Acad. of Sci., vol. iv, p. 384, June, '02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 187 the termite somewhat in color and shape, although it is very much smaller and can hardly be considered mimetic of it. It is quite conspicuous when seen running about in the galleries constructed by the Hutermes, which always nest in the ground under stones. It presents a very grotesque appearance, often carrying its abdomen flexed so far dorsally as to be directed straight forwards over the thorax much in the same way as has been figured by Schioedte for Corotoca, Termitogaster texana sp. nov. (Figs. 3, 4 and 5).—Female. Length (with the abdomen held horizontally) 2 mm. Head rounded, much widened behind the eyes, broadly rounded behind. Eyes moderately large, but slightly convex, coarsely facetted, oval, more or less pointed posteriorly. Antennz situated in cavities just above and in front of the eyes, somewhat attenuated towards the apex, 11-jointed, not geniculate, first joint very slightly longer than the second and third taken together, second short, hardly more than half as long and considerably narrower than the third, third slightly wider than the first, following joints narrower and very slightly shorter. Front very short. Labrum transverse, rounded anteriorly. Ligula considerably produced, extending to beyond the tips of the mandibles, thick and membranous as in 7. izsolens Cas. Palpi 3- jointed, more slender than in the male, and with the second joint only half as long as the basal one. Maxillary palpi 4-jointed, first joint very short, second and third equal, the third stouter, fourth one-half as long as the third and very slender. Mandibles rather slender and arcuate at tips. Prothorax considerably wider than the head, slightly wider than long, its angles rounded. Scutellum indistinguishable. Elytra not connate, about as long as the prothorax, with a few short bristles on the lateral margin. Wings well developed. Abdomen capable of being bent up over the elytra and prothorax, greatly swollen, almost circular when seen from ,above ; the dorsal segments not separated. Abdomen widely margined on the sides, this margin being raised rather sharply and then widely swollen out on the sides so that the swollen part is as wide as the margin when seen from above. The sclerites covering the margins and lateral surfaces of the segments are separated by white membrane. Abdomen everywhere sparsely short, bristly. First four dorsal segments gradually increasing in length, the fifth and sixth much longer. Sixth segment much narrower than the basal portion of the abdomen, appearing almost as an appendage to the circular part. Venter strongly convex and sparely setose, dorsum flat, except for the raised lateral margins. Legs moderately long, the anterior coxz as long as the femora, and widely separated at their bases ; middle coxe shorter and but slightly separated, posterior ones transverse, slightly separated. Femora and tibiz moder- ately stout, tibial spurs extremely small. Tarsi with the first joint long- est, fourth minute on the fore and hind feet. Claws edentate. Entire 188 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 body testaceous, except the elytra, which are more or less blackened apically ; abdomen, and especially the venter, still paler, except for a fuscous spot at the base-of the first segment on each side below. Male.—Length 1.45 mm.—Differs from the female in having the an- tennz more slender and with the second joint nearly as long as the third, and the eleventh nearly one-third longer than the tenth. Mandibles stouter, the left one with a small median tooth. Ligula much shorter and bilobed (see fig.) Maxillz with the inner lobe spinose and hooked at tip, the outer lobe longer and very finely ciliate at the apex. Prothorax as wide as the elytra and bearing three lateral and six anterior strong mar- ginal bristles. Elytra also strongly trisetose laterally. Abdomen only slightly swollen and widened, scarcely one and one-half times as wide as the prothorax. Broadly margined above on the sides and very strongly but sparsely setose, composed of seven segments. The abdomen has a tendency to be elevated as in the female, although not nearly to so great an extent. Elytra fuscous on apical half, and first ventral segment not. maculate, Described from one female and two male specimens collected in the nests of Eutermes cinereus Buckley, at Austin, Texas. As may be gleaned from the description, this form is quite different from the Panama 7ermztogaster insolens Casey, but I have refrained from establishing another genus for its recep- tion. The two sexes are seen to differ, especially in the struc- ture of the mouth-parts and form of the abdomen ; but as they are the only Termitophilous Staphylinidze common in the nests of Lutermes at Austin, I think they must undoubtedly be the sexes of a single species. The mouth parts of the female are probably modified to conform with the method the Termites have of feeding one another upon regurgitated food, a share of which the 7ermitogaster doubtless begs from its hosts. —< The ‘Geriive Phyllonotus. I have received a communication from Prof. Theo. D. A. Cockerell in which he calls my attention to the fact that the name /hyllonolus is preoccupied. Swainson (according to Scudder’s Nomenclator Zoologicus, p. 246) gave the name to a genus of mollusca, consequently my use of the term as ap- plied to a genus of Tettigidee, in my recent monograph ‘‘ The Tettigidee of North America,’’ p, 45, necessitates a substitu- tion. The name //yllotettix is here proposed in the place of Phyllonotus,—J. 1, HANCOCK. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [The Conductors of ENTOMOLOGICAL News solicit and will thankfully receive items of news likely to interest its readers from any source. The author’s name will be given in each case, for the information of cataloguers and bibliographers.] To Contributors.—All contributions will be considered and passed upon at our earliest convenience, and, as far as may be, will be published according to date of recep- tion. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEws has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumfer- ence, as to make it necessary to put “‘ copy ” into the hands of the printer, for each num- ber, three weeks before date of issue. This should be remembered in sending special or important matter for a certain issue. Twenty-five ‘‘ extras,” without change in form, will be given free, when they are wanted ; and this should be so stated on the MS., along with the number desired. The receipt of all papers will be acknowledged.—Ep. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., JUNE, 1902. The ‘‘ Canadian Entomologist’’ has been indulging in some interesting discussion apropos of ‘‘ Ecological labels.’’ Much of this is ancient history, as one of our most esteemed dead and departed entomolgists used color labels long ago and some of us are still trying to translate them. It is said that an assist- ant who was color-blind put many of these labels on the pins. We hold that an insect pin should have on it the exact locality and date of capture. If individual opinion demands more than this we can offer no objection, but words fail to express our opinion of the individual who has nothing on the pin. (/eo- ple who sends insects here please take notice.) We object to all systems which string a multitude of labels on the pin, especi- ally if a key is needed to translate them. We object to big bill posters on the pin to be read without a key or to have certain parts underscored. We do not deny that it may be important to know more about an insect than where and when it was cap- tured, and advocate in such cases that prizfed pin numbers be used corresponding with printed numbers in a record book. Then it is possible to write anything desired about a species. The caution in this case is that it should be seen to that the book ts part and parcel of the collection. —H. S. 189 190 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2_ Entomological Literature.* Under the above head it_is intended to note papers received at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia pertaining to the Entomology of the Americas (North and South). Articles irrelevant to American entomology, unless monographs, will not be noted. Contributions to the anatomy, physiology and embryology of insects, however, whether relating to American or exotic species, will be recorded. The numbers in heavy- faced type refer to the journals, as numbered in the following list, in which the papers are published ; * denotes that the paper in question contains descriptions of new North American forms, The titles of all papers will be quoted in the original and not translated. 1. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, liii, pt. 3, 1902.—35. Annales, Société Entomologique de Belgique, xlvi, Brussels, 1902.—68. Science, xv, New York, 1902. THE GENERAL SUBJECT.—Anglas, J. Nouvelles bbeer valle sur les métamorphoses internes, 1 pl., Archives d’ Anatomie Microscopique, v, 1, Paris, April 20, 1902.—Davis, C. A. See Coleoptera. ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY —Beebe, €. W. Preliminary observations on a sub-dermal mite, 68, p. 754. Clarke, W.T. The Californian vine hop- per ( 7yphlocyba comes Say), Report, Agricultural Exper. Station, Uni- versity of Colorado, 1897-98, p. 179, 1900.—Thiele, R. Der Kampf gegen die Blutlaus, Gartenflora, Berlin, May 1, 1902.—Woodworth, C. W. Sprays and washes, Rep’t. Agr. Exper. Stat. Univ. Colo., 1897-98, p. 181, 1900. ARACHNIDA.—Banks, N. Some Arachnida from New Mexico,* 1, p. 568.—Beebe, C. W. See Economic Entomology.—Brucker, E. A. Mono- graphie de Pediculoides ventricosus Newport et Theorie des piéces buccales des Acariens, 4 pls. Bulletin Scientifique de la France et de la Belgique, xxxv, Paris, 1901.—Michael, A. D. Nomenclature of genera, etc., in the Oribatide, Annals and Magazine of Natural History, ix, p. 309, London, rgoz2. ORTHOPTERA.—Hancock, J. L. The Tettigide of North America.* Chicago, 1902.—Scudder, 8. H., and Cockerell, T.D. A. A first list of the Orthoptera of New Mexico, Proceedings, Davenport Academy of Scien- ces, ix, p. I, 1902. ODONATA.—Calvert, P. P. On the systematic position of 7haumato- neura inopinata McLach., with some remarks on the classification of the suborder Zygoptera, Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine, London, Feb., 1902, HEMIPTERA.—Cockerell, T. D. A. The monophlebine Coccide, 68, p. 717, 1902; Id, Aspidiotus ancylus Putnam, Proc. Davenport Acad. Sci., ix, 1902. COLEOPTERA.—Davis, C. A. Instructions for collecting and mounting insects, A check list of the Coleoptera of the State of Rhode Island, 2d edition, Pilgrim Press, Providence, R. I. —Deegener, P. Bemerkungen C Owing to the absence of Messrs. Viereck and Rehn and—the fortu- nately now past—illness of Mr. Bradley, the larger part of the list of ento- mological publications received must be deferred until the next issue of the News. June, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. IgI iiber dem Bau der Regenerationskrypten des Mitteldarms von Hydrophi- lus, Zoologischer Anzeiger, Leipzig, April 7, 1902.—Lameere, A. Revi- sion des Prionides, Ier memoir, Parandrines,* 35, pp. 59-111.—ea, A. M. List of Australian and Tasmanian Mordellide, etc. Transactions, Ento- mological Society of London, 1902, pt. 1, p. 1.—Pic, M. Addenda aux Xyletini du Brésil, 35, pp. 130-1 ; Id. Essai dichotomique sur le genre Gibboxyletinus Pic, 35, pp. 132-3. DIPTERA-—Grimshaw, P. H. Fauna Hawaiiensis, iii, pt. 1. Diptera, Cambridge (England).—Theobald, F. V. A monograph of the Culicidze or Mosquitoes, London, 1901. Published under authority of the Trustees of the British Museum. Two volumes text, one volume plates.—Wesché, W. Modifications of the legs in some dipterous flies, Journal, Quekett Micro- scopical Club, April, 1902, p. 245. LEPIDOPTERA.—Busck, A. A review of the American moths of the genus Depressaria Haw., with descriptions of new species,* Proceedings, U. S. Nat. Museum, xxiv, pp. 731-749.—Hampson, G. F. Catalogue of the Lepidoptera Phalzenz, vol. iii, London, 1901. Published under the authority of the Trustees of the British Museum.—von Linden, M. Le dessin. des ailes des Lépidoptéres (fin), Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Zoologie, xiv, Nos. 4-6, Paris.—Pagenstecher, A. Callidulidze, 19 figs. Das Thierreich, 17 Lieferung, Berlin, March, 1902. HYMENOPTERA.—Bethe, A. Die Heimkebrfahigkeit der Ameisen und Bienen, zum Teil nach neuen Versuchen, !|ine Erwiederung auf die Angriffe von v. Biittel-Reupen und von Forel, Biologisches Centralblatt, Leipzig, April 1 and 15, 1902.—Cockerell, T. D. A. A gall-making Cynipid fly in Jamaica, Nature, London, April 17, 1902.—Dominique, J. Descrip- tion d’un Harpactes nouveau, 1 pl., Bulletin de la Société des Sciences Naturelles de Ouest de la France (2) i, 3-4, Nantes, Dec. 31, 1901.— Pield, A.M. Further study of an ant, 1, p. 521.—Plateau, F. Observations sur les erreurs commises par les Hymenoptéres visitant les fleurs, 35, pp. 113-129. Notes and News. ENTOMOLOGICAL GLEANINGS FROM ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE. WE understand that the Entomological Societies of Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn and Newark, will hold a field meeting at Jamesburg, New Jersey, on July the 4th, and that all entomologists are cordially invited to be present. THE PsyCHOPHORA MIxX-up.—I.—Dr. Skinner approvingly quotes Dr. Smith’s opinion that Psychophora fasciata Skinner (ENT. News, xiii, 141) isa Bombycid. If this means anything, it means that the species belongs to the family Bombycidz. As I do not suppose that either of the gentle- men hold this opinion, the deduction is obvious that the opinion quoted means nothing. 192 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 I also am quoted as referring the insect to the Noctuide. I did so because the first specimen that Dr. Skinner sent me had vein 5 of the fore wings nearer to 4 than to 6; in the hind wings, vein 8 remote from 7, anastomosing with the cell shortly near the base. A second specinien, however, had vein 5 from the middle of the discocellulars, and is, there- fore, a Geometrid, considering the other characters, tongue present, antennz not clubbed nor dilated, hind wings with vein 1c absent. The position of vein 5 of the fore wings is not usually variable, but here it cer- tainly is. A knowledge of the larva would be useful. I think that the best place for the species, at present, is in the Geometride. Later I expect to remark further on the subject and shall refer to Dr. Skinner’s identification of the genus Psychophora, with which I am now inclined to agree.—HARRISON G. Dyar. I aM not sufficiently interested in the Heterocera to try and establish the position of Psychophora in the classification of the moths, and now leave it to others. Dr. Dyar is correct in saying that this genus does not belong to the family Bombycidz as at present restricted, but does it belong to the Geometridz or Noctuidz? Would it not be logical to infer that the first specimen Dr. Dyar examined belonged to the Noctuidz ; the second specimen to the Geometridz, and a possible third to some- thing else? If he is satisfied with his examination of the neuration, why does he say ‘“‘A knowledge of the larve would be useful’’? I have relaunched the genus and added a new species and now wish them a pleasant voyage to the land of species and synonyms.—HENRY SKINNER. VARIATION IN HETARINA TITIA Drury (Oponata).—In my work on the Odonata in the Biologia Centrali-Americana, I have grouped the species of Heferina according to the number of rows of cells on the hind wings lying between the lower sector of the triangle and the hind margin. In this scheme //. 4itia is placed among those species having ‘‘ two rows of cells (not more) in a considerable part of the area mentioned.’’ Since the publication of this work, Mr. Banks has sent me a male and a female of 4itia from Laredo, Texas, both of which have ‘Aree rows of cells in this area for a length of seven cells (or five cells in the left wing of the male). This has caused me to re-examine the material enumerated in the Biol. C.-Am., consisting of 54 —__. Doings of Societies. A regular meeting of the Chicago Entomological Society was held in the John Crerar Library April 17th. Seven members were present. President Longley in the chair. Mr. Healy gave an interesting talk on edible insects. Among other things he spoke of the Digger Indians eating grasshoppers. He also said he had heard his father tell of the troops in the Mexican war eating ants on their hardtack when food was scarce. Prof. Westcott told of an experiment which C. V. Riley had made on baked grasshoppers. It was suggested that the Society indulge in grasshopper cakes in the coming season. Mr. Longley spoke of a Mexican delicacy—the bottle ant. Many other instances of insects being eaten were dis- cussed. A meeting of the American Entomological Society was held April 24th. Dr. Calvert, President, in the chair. Fourteen persons were present. Dr. Skinner exhibited a new variety of Papilio polyxenes Fab. Mr. Laurent said he had had a speci- men of Thyreus abbotti emerge to-day. ‘The pupa was kept outside all winter. He attributed the early emergence to the warm spell. Mr. Wenzel said he and Prof. Smith had recently visited Anglesea, N. J., and had examined the ponds and found multitudes of mosquito larvee. Mr. Wenzel predicted a large crop of the imagos this summer. Mr. Wenzel also reported the capture of both sexes of Batrisus ione at Angle- June, ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 197 sea, on April 20th. Mr. Huntington exhibited some Diptera which had been sent in butterfly papers and had arrived in good condition. Dr. Calvert advocated a separate cyanide jar for collecting Odonata. Otherwise the dragonflies were covered with scales of other insects which had to be removed. Mr. Daecke reported the capture of 7Zetragoneura spinosa Q April 21st, at Laurel Springs, N. J. Also took a pair Xy/lop- hagus persequus in coitu. Some Pentatomids were found feed- ing on a larva of Haploa lecontei and eight living larvee of this moth were taken. Mr. J. Chester Bradley was elected a mem- ber. HENRY SKINNER, Secrefary. The twenty-fourth regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court Street, Boston, on the evening of February II, 1902, President Bolster in the chair. Fourteen persons were present. Dr. L. O. Howard was unanimously elected to honorary membership. Extensive exhibits of butterflies of the genus Colias were made by various members, and Mr. Field gave a talk upon the traits of C. philodice. Mr. Burri- son gave an account of a recent visit to Mr. Thomas Bean, at Laggan. A communication from Mr. George B. King, deal- ing with myrmecophilous insects, was read. W. L. W. FIELD, Secretary. The twenty-fifth regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court Street, Boston, March 11, 1902. Vice Presi- dent Low presided. Sixteen members were present. Mr. Newcomb gave a few notes on April captures of Lepidoptera during the past three years. Mr. Kirkland spoke of the inter- esting captures to be made of early predaceous insects in the webs of the tent-caterplllar, C. americana. Exhibits of early spring Lepidoptera were made by Messrs. Newcomb, Rogers and Hall. Mr. Kirkland presented each of the members attending with a copy of his pamphlet, ‘‘ The Shade Tree In- sect Problem,’’ containing accounts of the elm leaf beetle, gypsy moth, brown tail moth, etc., and methods of fighting them. A. P. HAuy, Secretary pro tem. 198 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 Atthe April meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social held at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523 South 13m Street, Philadelphia, ten persons were present. Prof. Smith exhibited portions of branches of elm showing the work of Anthaxia ridifrons. Associated with it were the burrows of a large unidentified Buprestid, and of MVeoclytus erythrocephalus ; the borings of the latter are round and quite deep as compared with the others. The borings of a probable Scolytid were also present. Mr. Daecke reported the capture of Vespa Carolina at Lucastown, N. J., on April 14th, and asked concerning its building habits. Discussed by Messrs. Fox, Johnson and Smith. Mr. H. Wenzel reported the capture of Advanes LeContei hear Woodbury, N. J., April 13th, and of an interesting Sta- phylinid from a colony of termites. Prof. Smith exhibited pieces of an old railway tie from Anglesea, N. J., by Mr. E. L. Dickeson with masses of eggs of some large orthopterous insect. They were unknown to the members, but Mr. Johnson and Mr. Seiss reported the finding of similar pods. Mr. H. Wenzel exhibited immaculate forms of Cicindela punctulata, splendida, cumatilis, and sexguttata fronr Vowell’s Mills, La. Mr. Fox spoke on a new genus of bees, Lithurgopsis to replace Lithurgus as a name for the Ainerican species which had been referred to that genus. Mr. Johnson exhibited specimens of Phylloscelis pallescens and atra and a mottled form, and spoke of the difference of opinion as to whether this latter form represented a distinct species or was the same as a/ra. He also showed living larvee of S/e- gomyia fasciata from Cuba, which he had raised from eggs carried to him in a dry state by Mr. John Taylor, of Havana. Prof. Smith stated that the eggs of Aides Smithii are laid in dry pitcher-plants, and hatch only when these are filled with water. Culex canadensis and triseriata hibernate apparently in larval stage. Although Anopheles maculipennis and Culex pungens were found in early April of this year in cellars at a ; June, ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 199 - Anglesea, N. J., no specimens of Culex sollicitans had been encountered. On April 11th larvee of Culex cantans had been found but no sodlicitans. WILLIAM J. Fox, Secretary. The third regular quarterly meeting of the California Ento- mological Club was held on the evening of February 22, 1902, at the residence of Mr. Beverly Letcher, 2701 Laguna Street, San Francisco. President Fuchs in the chair. A paper by Dr. Edw. C. Van Dyke on ‘‘ The Faunal Areas in California as seen by a Field Coleopterist’’ was then read. The Doctor divided the State Faunal Areas into two divi- sions—the Boreal and the Sonoran, as indicative of their mode of origin. The Boreal was subdivided into the Maritime and the Sierran ; the Sonoran into Southern California, Great Ba- sin and the Sonoran proper. He named the following species of Fi aieee: as most typical of the several faunas: Of the Maritime, among the Carabide, Pemphus angusticollis with its races; Brennus cristatus and its more southern relative veticulatus, Elaphrus pallipes, Loricera ro-punctata, Leistus ferruginosus, Promecognathus levissimus, Bembidium erasum, B. 4-foveolatum, B. spectabile, Pterostichus crenicollis, Pt. amethystinus, Pt. longicollis, and Pt. vicinus ; several species of Amara, Platynus, Tachycellus nigrinus,; Hali- plide, Brychius hornii ; Dytiscidee, Dytiscus marginalis,; several Silphides ;* Byrrhidee, Stmplocaria nitida, two species of Pedilo- phorus ; Lucanidee, Ceruchus striatus ; Scarabeeidee, Aphodius ursinus ; Cerambycide, Opsimus g-lineatus, Leptalia macilenta, etc.; more southern species which, at one time, belonged to this fauna; Bembidium laticeps, Trechus barbare, Pterostichus menetriesti, Pt. isabelle and Pt. congestus. Of the Sierran, the genus Omus, Cicindela perviridis, C. gra- minea, most Brennus, Pterostichus ater, species of Bembidium, Platynus, Harpalus, Nebria, Notiophilus, Trechus chalybeus, Patrobus septentrionis, Pleocoma, Hoplia, Dichelonycha, conifer- ous wood-boring beetles in part, as also many of the Dytiscide, Mycetophagidez, Endomychidz and Coccinellide. Of the Sonoran, Edrvotes ventricosus, Triorophus levis, Cryp- 200 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [June, ’o2 toglossa verrucosa, many Asida and other Tenebrionidee ; Poly- cesta velasco, Acmaodera gibbula, Tragidion annulatum, Flolo- lepta yucateca, and several genera of the Cantharidee, etc. Of the Great Basin (small districts in Mono, Inyo, Modoc and Lassen Counties in the south and north), Cicindela cinctipennis, C.. pseudosentlis, Eleodes nigrina, several Acmao- dera, ete. sri Of the Southern Californian (northern and southern types somewhat mixed), southern forms like Aszda, Phleodes, Zophe- rus, Eleodes, Pseudomorpha behrensii, Polycesta californica, many Acmeodera and Cantharide. He further stated ‘‘ these various faunas and subfaunas are of course quite distinctive within certain limits, but along their margins they intermix, constituting the so-called transitional zones. Attention was called to the theory of a succession ot migrations of southern types to account for southern species being domiciled within the region of more northern forms, such as the Coniontini, Blapstinus and several Eleodes. Mr. Beverly Letcher in a paper on the ‘‘Distribution of Cali- fornian Day Fliers,’’ said :—Consideration has been given to the distribution of Lepidoptera only, without reference to other orders, and the subject approached as though nothing existed in California but the butterfly. One hundred and fifty-eight day fliers out of 225 species credited to the State are considered. Distribution closely fol- lows the coast and Sierra Nevada Mountain ranges ; the inter- vening valleys have no distinctive fauna ; there is, in addition, the Southern California, including Santa Barbara, Ventura, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties west of the mountains, and the desert in the southeastern part of the State, and the so-called. Alaska Maritime and Great Basin faunas, which are not considered for lack for data. Information with regard to desert fauna rests on one list pub- lished in the Ent. News. Of 23 species reported, 18 are pe- culiar to the desert. Distribution of others as follows : Peculiar to northern coast. : é 22 species, fa ‘ southern ‘ : ; een as ‘* Sierra Nevada. ‘ iy Me Le mail June, ’o2] - ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 201 Northern coast and Sierra Nevada have incommon . ; ; : ; 23 Northern coast and southern coast have incommon . ; 2 i , tM Southern coast and Sierra Nevada have incommon . ; ; ; é 4 “i All divisions, except desert, share . ; og.) A number of species common to northern coast and Sierra Nevadas are found in the neighborhood of Mt. Shasta, where the two mountain ranges merge, and from which point the species range southerly, sometimes in the Sierras, sometimes in the coast, sometimes in both. In order to compare and correlate plant and insect distribu- tion as far as possible, an invitation was extended to Miss Alice Eastwood, Curator of the Herbarium of the California Academy Natural Sciences, to present her views upon the Floral Areas of California. Miss Eastwood responded, and among the many instructive things she said the following were to the point :—‘‘At first sight it would seem that it would not be possible to draw a line between Central and Northern Cali- fornia, as there is no mountain chain here to make a natural barrier. However, San Francisco Bay and the great rivers that empty their waters therein can approximately be used. ‘The flora also suggests this division. In the coast mount- ains, Mt. Talmalpais may be taken as the southern landmark of the northern flora and Mt. Diablo the most northern of the southern. ‘On the former mountain Quercus garryana, Rhododen- dron californicum and Ceanothus velutinus find their southern limit. These are all species most abundant and characteristic in the north. On the latter mountain Pinus torreyana and Arctostaphylos glauca find their most northern home, and these Species are characteristic of the flora of the southern coast mountains. “In the Sierra Nevada the line reaches the Yosemite or some point north of it, perhaps the Calaveras grove of Seguota. It is in this region that Arbutus menziesti ceases to grow, and that the Douglas spruce finds its southern home.’’ 202 ENTOMOLOGICAIL NEWS. [June, ’o2 After discussion by Messrs. Letcher, Fuchs, ‘Huguenin, Ehrhorn, Cottle and Blaisdell, it was decided by vote that a line of convenience should be drawn across the State as sug- gested by Mr. Ralph Hopping, as follows :—Beginning at the Golden Gate, following the Bay of San Francisco to the mouth of the San Joaquin River, thence along the northern boundaries of San Joaquin, Calaveras and Alpine Counties to the Nevada State line. By this act the boundary lines of Northern, Cen- tral and Southern California (Fall’s line) are definitely fixed. Notes on Acmeodera mariposa by Ralph Hopping were then read. He stated that ‘‘ this rare species distributed in collec- tions as follows : I specimen, Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras Co., Blaisdell coll. I rs San Mateo Co., Van Dyke coll. I ‘f Tuolumne Co., Fuchs coll. I rae Horn coll. I ‘s Kaweah, Tulare Co., Daggett coll. 3 f Tulare Co., Hopping coll. Mr. Fall seems to think that Ac. dohrniti may possibly not be distinct from mariposa. At present we have the latter from Calaveras to Tulare County, while the former extends from Mariposa County to Los Angeles.’’ Notes on Lepidoptera and two specimens of Cychrus were received from the Grattum Naturalists’ Club, El Dorado’ County. . An anonymous and humorous communication was received from the U. S. Agric. Dept. A vote of thanks was extended to Miss Eastwood for her interesting talk. Mr. Edw. Ehrhorn exhibited an interesting collection of scale insects, explaining their beneficial and injurious proper- ties, also their distribution by a map, stating that they follow their food plants, and that in 1875 there were only 570 species known, while at the present time over 1500 species are de. scribed, Six members and two visitors were present. One new mem- ber elected. Adjournment. F, E. BLAISDELL, Secrelary. Piss Ent. News, Vou. XIII. HOMER FRANKLIN BASSETT. re — ~ ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECT ION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. Vor. XIII. SEPTEMBER, 1902. No. 7. CONTENTS: Obituary—H. F. Bassett.. «+eeeree 203 | Skinner—A New Hesperid...........- 213 Bowditch—Notes on Cease s pie iston MRORION ccnen'ndvud'es ss beset sata rban ey 215 of the American Coccinellidz...... 205 | Entomological Literature.............. 216 Smith, E. J. —Lantern yee eine. 02. + 6.0 207 NOLES, ANG, NEWS ai50 Dr. M. E. Hoac, of Maxwell, Iowa, contemplates making a change in his business affairs, and will be unable to negotiate any new exchanges for the present. Part of his time will probably be spent abroad. Corres- pondents will please take notice. “Last summer I was coming across the meadows this side of Atlantic City N. J., on my wheel, when my attention was attracted by the sound of a cow bell. It had such a strange, unusual sound that I dismounted to investigate, and soon encountered a huge mosquito. She had eaten the cow and was ringing the bell to attract the calf, that she might devour that also.’’—Referred to the State Entomologist to establish the truth of this. A Mr. Airy girl sat on the porch steps and watched the fireflies flitting about through the trees. ‘‘I wonder if it is true that they get into hay- mows of barns and set fire to them,’’ she remarked. The other people on the porch laughed with scorn. ‘‘ Well, I read about it in the paper,”’ said the girl, waxing indignant. ‘‘Only yesterday there was a piece that was headed: ‘Work ot Firebugs,’ and then went on to tell how a barn had been set on fire and was totally destroyed.’’ And after this explan- ation she still continued to wonder why the other people laughed. Animal Activities. —A First Book in Zodlogy. By Nathaniel S. French, Ph. D. Longmans, Green & Co., 91 Fifth Avenue, New York. This is a work of 262 pages and 205 illustrations. Directions are given for col- lecting and preserving the material needed for study. An excellent feature is a vocabulary of the terms used at the end of each chapter. The system of questions is also a very valuable means of imparting infor- mation when the student is expected to answer them from an examination of the actual specimens. Insects receive considerable attention from the standpoint of anatomy and physiology. We think the work will prove useful as an elementary guide and we can recommend it.—H. S, “— — 2 EN TOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [The Conductors of ENTomMoLocicat News solicit and will thankfully receive items of news likely to interest its readers from any source. The author’s name will be given in each case, for the information of cataloguers and bibliographers.] To Contributors.—All contributions will be considered and passed upon ‘at our earliest convenience, and, as far as may be, will be published according to date of recep- tion. ENTOMOLOGICAL News has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumfer- ence, as to make it necessary to put ‘‘ copy ”’ into the hands of the printer, for each num- ber, three weeks before date of issue. This should be remembered in sending special or important matter for a certain issue. Twenty-five ‘‘ extras,” without change in form, will be given free, when they are wanted ; and this should be so stated on the MS., along with the number desired. The receipt of all papers will be acknowledged.—Eb. PHILADELPHIA, PA., SEPTEMBER, 1902. Not infrequently we have sent to us copy for plates that is not suitable because some authors do not know anything about the methods of reproduction of plate copy. Copy for ‘‘ line engraving’’ should be drawn in lines, and all figures, etc., should be distinct and done in ink. Never have on one plate drawings for ‘‘ half-tone’’ and ‘‘line work’’ as it is impossible to reproduce both by one process. Never send a series of small cuts to be reproduced in reductions of different sizes, as they must be blocked separately, which adds enormously to the expense. If you make separate sketches on small cards, have in view the possibility of aggregating them on a single card so that one plate may be made with a line-form reduction. Always remember that everything shows in a ‘‘ half-tone,’’ unless the figures are ‘‘ outlined’’ (routed). In some cases outlining is impossible. It is always best to have the draw- ings larger than they are to appear in the finished plate. The News has always endeavored to have the best illus- trations possible. To keep up our record it is necessary to have the proper kind of copy. Otherwise it is like a good collector finding in the field a flown or aborted specimen—you can’t remedy the trouble. 215 216 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept. 9.02 Entomological Literature. COMPILED BY H. L. VIERECK AND J. A. G. REHN, Under the above head itis intended to note papers received at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia pertaining to the Entomology of the Americas (North and South). Articles irrelevant to American entomology, unless monographs, will not:be noted. Contributions to the anatomy, physiology and embryology of insects, however,. whether relating to American or exotic species, will be recorded. The numbers in heavy- faced type refer to the journals, as numbered in the following list, in which the papers are published ; * denotes that the paper in question contains descriptions of new North American forms. The titles of all papers will be quoted in the original and not translated. 1. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, _-liii.i—2. Transactions of the American Entomological Society, Philadel- phia, xxvii—3. American Naturalist, Cambridge, Mass., xxxvi.—4. The Canadian Entomologist, London, Ont., xxxiv.—5. Psyche, Cambridge, Mass., ix.—6. Journal of the New York Entomological Society, x, No. 2. —7. United States Department of Agriculture, Washington.—9. The Entomologist, London, xxxv.—12, Comptes Rendus 1’Academie des Sciences, Paris.—-13. Comptes Rendus Societe de Biologie, Paris, cxxxiv.— 21. The Entomologist’s Record, London, xiv.—35. Annales de Societe Entomologique de Belgique, Brussels, xlv.—36. Transactions of the Entomological Society of London, 1902.—37. Le Naturaliste Canadien, Chicoutimi, xxix.—38, Wiener Entomologische Zeitung, Vienna, xxi, heft v.—49. Termeszetrajzi Fiizetek, Budapest, xxv.--50. Proceedings of the | United States National Museum, Washington, xxiv.—68. Science, New York, (n. s.) xv.—75. Annual Report of the Entomological Society of Ontario, London, 1901.—79. Le Nature, Paris.—97. Zeitschrift fiir Wis- senschaftliche Zoologie, Leipsig, Ixxi, heft 4.—116. Biological Bulletin, Boston, iii—143. Ohio Naturalist, Columbus, ii, No. 8.—148, Bulletin - of the New York State Agricultural Station, Geneva.--156. Zeitschrift fiir Systematische Hymenopterologie und Dipterologie, Teschendorf, ii.—159. Allgemeine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neudamm, bd. vii. THE GENERAL SUBJECT.—Anon. La chasse des insects en hiver, 37, p.9t.—Ball, E.D. A simple form of accessions catalogue, 7, Bull, 3, n. s., p. 37.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Some insects of the Hudsonian zone in New Mexico. 5, p. 346. Diptera, Lepidopteraand Hymenoptera.— Cook, M. T. Galls and insects producing them, 143, p. 263.—Dewitz, M. J. La sup- pression de la métamorphose chez des larves d’insectes, 13, liv, No. 22, pp 747-48.—Evans, J.D. Collecting at light in 1901, 75, p. 78.—Pletcher, J. Entomological Record for 1901, 75, p. 99.—French, N. 8. Animal Activities [six chapters on Insects], New York, 1902.—Fyles, T. W. An- nual address of Pres. of Ent. Soc. of Ontario. The importance of en- tomological studies to the community at large, 75, p. 13.—Hendel, F. Wird die Art durch die Form der secundiren Genital organe abgestem- pelt? Wiener Ent. Zeitung, Vienna, xxi July, iv heft, p. 83.—Lochhead, W. The hibernation of insects, 75, p. 74.—McClung, ©. E. The Accessory Chromosome—Sex determinant? 116, p. 43.—Moffat, J. A. Notes on the Sept., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 217 season of igor, 75, p. 40.--Osten Sacken, €.R. Record of my life work in entomology, ii, Heidelberg, 1902.—Prowazek, 8. Vital farbungen an Insekten, 159, p. 12.—Stevenson, C. Commercial Entomology, 75, p. 113.—Walker, E. M. A collecting trip in Southwestern Ontario, 75, p. 85.--Webster, F. M. The trend of insect diffusion in North America, 75, p. 63.—Winn, A. F. Milk-weed at dusk, 75, p. 82. - ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY.—Berkeley, W. N. Laboratory work with mosquitoes. Pediatrics Laboratory, New York, 1902.—Britton, W. E. First Report of the State Entomologist of Connecticut for year 1901, New Haven.—Embleton, A. L. On the economic importance of the parasites of Coccidz, 36, pp. 219-229.—Felt, E. P.. The Hessian Fly in New York State, 7, Bull. 31, n.s., p. 22. Observations on forest and shade tree insects in the State of New York, 7, Bull. 31, n. s., p 63.—Gillette, C. P. Life History studies on the codling moth, 7, Bull:, 31, n. s., p. 5. Insects and Insecticides, Bull. 71, The Agri. Exp. Sta. of the Agri. Coll. of Col- orado, Fort Collins. Notes on some Colorado insects, 7, Bull. 31, n. s., p. 51.—Gossard, H. A. Review of White-fly investigations, with incidental problems, 7, Bull. 31, n. s., p. 68.—Herrera, A. L. La Plaga de Mos- quitos en la Ciudad de Mexico, Mem. y Rev. Sociedad Cientifica Mexico, Tomo xvi, p. 207.-~Hopkins, A.D. Insects detrimental and destructive to forest products used for construction material, 7, Bull. 31, n. s., p. 60. Insect enemies of the pine in the Black Hills forest reserve, 7, Bull. 32, n. s.—Howard, L. 0. How insects affect health in rural districts, 7, Farmer’s Bull., No. 155.—Kirkland, A. H. The shade tree insect problem, Boston, Dec. 3, ’o1. Notes on four imported pests, 7, Bull. 31, n. s., p. 93.—Lochhead, W. Injurious insects of the season r1go1, 75, p. 40.—Lowe, V.H. Miscellaneous Notes on Injurious.Insects, I] (See Hemiptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera), 148, Bull. No. 212.—Murtfeldt, M. E. Drought, heat, and insect life, 7, Bull,, 31, n.s., p. 97.—Scott, W. M. A preliminary note on a new species of Afphis,:injurious to peaches and plums in Georgia, 7, Bull. 31, n. s., p. 56.—Scott, W. M., and Fiske, W. F. Jarring for the Curculio on an extensive scale in Georgia with a list of the insects caught, 7, Bull. 31, n.., p. 24.—Sirrine, F. A. Treatment for San José Scale in Orchards. II. Spraying with kerosene and crude petroleum, 148, Bull. No. 213. Treatment for San José scale in Orchards, Orchard Fumigation, 148, Bull. 209.—Smith, J.B. The mosquito cam- paign in New Jersey, 68, p. 899. Practical suggestions for mosquito control, New Jersey State Agri. Expt, Sta. Modern method of studying and dealing with horticultural insect pests, from the Rept. N. J. Hort. Soc., Jan., 1902. Nursery inspection and notes on crude petroleum and its effects upon plants and insects, office of Expt. Sta., Bull. 99. Quar- antine against foreign insects ; how far can it be effective? Proc. of the 1gth Ann. Meeting of the Soc. for the Promotion of Agricultural Science, 1898. Treatment for San José Scale in Orchard and Nursery, Dept. Agri. of Pennsylvania, Bull. No. 90.—Webster, F. M.. The common ' cheese mite ( 7yroglyphus siro) living in Sporotrichum globuliferum, 75, 218 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS, [Sept., ’02 | p. 73. The imported Willow and Poplar Curcudio, 75, p. 67.—Webster, FP. M., and Newell, W. Insects of the year in Ohio, 7, Bull. 31, n. ser., p. 84. ARACHNIDA.—Banks, N. New genera and species of Acarians, 4, p. 171. Some Arachnida from New Mexico,* 1, p. 568.—Cambridge, F. 0. P. Arachnida Araneidea (Biologia Centrali-Americana), 15, pp. 337-360, pls. xxxii and xxxiii. New species of spiders belonging to the genus Ctenus, with supplementary notes, Il, (7) ix, pp. 401-415.—Riley, W. A. The so ca:led mandibles of spiders, 5, p. 368.—Simon, E. Descriptions d’Arachnides Nouveaux de la Famille des Attidz (Suite 1), 35, pp. 141-161.—Ward, H. B. The subdermal mite occurring among birds, 68, p. 9II. MYRIOPODA.—Chamberlain, R. V. Utah Chilopods of the Geophilidz,* 3, xxxvi, pp. 473 480. Henicops dolichopus, a new chilopod from Utah, 50, p. 797.—Rossi, G. Sulla locomozione dei Miriapodi, Atti della Soc. Ligustica di Scienze Nat. e Geog., Genova, xii, p. 169. THYSANURA.— Folsom, J. W. Collembola of the grave,* 5, p 363.— Lecaillon, A. Sur un testicule ’d ’Anurophorus laricis Nic., Bulletin de Société Philomathique de Paris, n. ser., iv, p. 46. MALLOPHAGA.—Kellogg, V.L. Are the Mallophaga degenerate Psocids? 5, Pp. 339- ORTHOPTERA.—Baumgartner, W. J. Spermatid transformations in Gryllus assimilis, with a special reference to the nebenkern, Kansas University Science Bulletin, Vol. i, No. 2, p. 47.—Bolivar, J. Un nuevo ortoptero mirmecofilo Affaphila Bergi, Com. del Museo Nac. de Buenos Aires, i, No. 10, p. 331, December, 1901.—Bordas, J. Structure du récep- tacle urinaire et du canal excréteur (urétre) des tubes de Malpighi chez les ‘‘ Gryllidz,”’ 13, liv, p. 639.—Burr, M. The new system of the Der- maptera, 21, p. 156. Some notes on the classification of earwigs, 21, p. 96. A monograph of the genus Acrida, Stal (= 7ruzalis Fabr.) with notes of some allied genera, and descriptions of new species. 36, p. 149.— Candell, N. A. A new species of Me/anoplus from Arizona,* 4, p. 169.— Pyles, fT. W. Crickets, 75, p. 90.—Hancock, J. L. The Tettigide of N. A.,* Chicago, 1902.—Rehn, J. A. G. Notes on Southern California Or- thoptera,* 4, p. 141.—Walker, E. M. Entomological Record, 1901, Or- thoptera [Canadian], 75, p. 108. HEMIPTERA.—Baker, ©. FP. Another note of Dedlocephalus melsheim- erti, 5, p. 348.—Ball, E. D. New North American Fulgoride,* 4, p. 147. Buckton, G. B. Monograph of the Membracide,* part III, 8 colored plates ; Monographie Entomologice, 11, London, 1902.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Anew Asfidiolus from Pinus sylvestris,* 143, p. 287. Additions to the fauna of Mexico (Bees and Coccidz), 9, p. 177. A contribution to the knowledge of the Coccida,* Il, (7) ix, pp. 450-456.— Distant, W. L. Rhyncotal Notes, Heteroptera Tingitide, Phymatide and Aradide, I, ix (7th ser.), p. 353.—-Embleton, A, L. On the economic importance of the parasites of Coccida, 36, p. 219.—Pernald, C. H. On the genus Leca- —————— rt tss—“‘“‘“SOSOS;”st~—S Ent. News, Vou. XIII. 4° <> _ , EURYBIA HAR DESCRIPTION IN CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST, VOL. XXXII], PAGE 268, Pl. XII. 1901. == * ————— 7 ’ ") Sept., ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 219 nium, 4, p. 177.—King, GB. Coccidz of British North America,” 4, p. 158. Errata (King’s Coccide of British N. A.), 4, p. 166,—Kirkaldy, G. W. Memoir upon the Rynchotal family Capsid@, Auctt (part), 36, pp. 243-270. Miscellanea Rhynchotalia (4 Heteroptera), 4, xxxv, p. 164.—Lowe, V. H. The Periodical Cicada, 148, Bull. No. 212.—OQsborn, H., and Ball, E. D. A review of the N. Amer. species of Athysanus (Jassidz),* 157, p. 231.— Pergande, Theo. The history of two species of plant-lice, inhabiting both the witchhazel and birch, 7, Bull. Technical series 9.—Pettit, P. H. The scale insects or Coccida, Second Report Michigan Academy Sciences, Lansing, p. 78.—Sanders, J.G. A New Phenacoccus on Platanus occiden- talis,* 143, p. 284.—Sirrine, F. A. See Economic Entomology, 148, Bull. No. 213. NEUROPTERA.—McClendon, J.F. The Life History of Ududa hyalina Latreille, 3, xxxvi, pp. 421-429. ISOPTERA.—Silvestri, F. Ergebnisse biologischer Studien an Siid- amerikanischen Termiten, 159, p. 173. LEPIDOPTERA. —Bachmetjew, P. Kalorimetrische Messungen an Schmetierlingspuppen, 97, pp. 550-624.—Beutenmiuller, W. Description of a new Sesza, 6, p. 125.—Bordas, L. Sur l’appareil digestif de quelques Lépidoptéres, 13, liv, No. 22, pp. 769-771.—Busck, A. Notes on North American Tineina, 6, p. 89. A Review of the N. Amer. moths of the genus Depressaria, Haworth, with descr. of new species,* 50, pp. 731- 749, 1902.—Chapman, T. A. The classification of Graci/aria and allied genera, 9, xxxv, 159. On Hypotianz, a new sub-family of Pyralidz, 36, p. 49.—Cockerell, T. D. A.. See general subject.—Dixey, F. A. Notes on some cases of seasonal Dimorphism in Butterflies, with an account of Experiments by Mr. G. A. K. Marshall, 36, pp. 189-218.—Dognin, P. Description d'un Hétérocére Nouveau de l’Amerique du Sud, Le Natur- aliste (2d ser.), xxiv, p. 121, Paris, May 15, 1902. Hétérocéres Nouveaux de l’Amerique du Sud, 65, pp. 173-226, 304-335.—Druce, H. Descr. of some new species of Lepidoptera,* Il, ix, p. 321.—Dyar, H.G@. A Generic subdivision of the genus Plusia, 6, p. 79. The larva of Anthisanotia timais, 6, p. 126. Life Histories of North American Geometride, xxxii, 5, pp. 344-371.—Fischer, E. Weitere Untersuchungen iiber die Verer- bung erworbener Eigenschaften, 159, p. 201.—Fletcher, J. The painted lady butterfly (Pyrameis cardut), 75, p. 54.—Gibson, A. Note on the larvee of Penthina hebesana, Walk, 4, p. 182.—Gillmer, M. Fiinf Zwitter, 159, p. 208.—Grote, A.R. Results obtained from a search for the type of Noctua Linn., and conclusions as to types of Huebnerian noctuid genera represented in the North American fauna, Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc., xli, p. 4.—Heylaerts, F. J.M. Description d’une Psychide inédite de la Re- publique Argentine, Chalia kiinckelii, 35, p. 97.—Lowe, V.H. Papilio asterias attacking Celery, 148, Bull., No. 212.—Lyman, H. H. North Amer, Gall webworms, 75, p. 57. Mr. Grotes’ Criticisms, 4, p. 167.— Kearfott, W. D. A revision of the North American species of the genus Choreutes, 6, p. 106.—Meyrick, E. Descriptions of new Australian Lepi- 220 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept., ’02 doptera, 36, p. 25.—Moffat, J. A. Azosia archippus does not hibernate, 75, p. 78; Acknowledgments, 4, p. 170.—Ottolengui, R. Notes on Calo- campa with descriptions of new species, 6, p. 77. Plusia and allied genera with descriptions of new species, 6, p. 57.—Packard, A.S. Two new genera of Bunzenine African moths, 6, p. 1o0.—Pagenstecher, A. Die arktische Lepidopteren fauna, Fauna Arctica, ii, p. 200.—Ragonot, E. L. Edited by Hampson, G. F. Monographie des Phycitine et des Galle- riinz,* 34 col. pls. Memoirs sur les Lépidoptéres, Tome, viii, St. Petersbourg, r901.—Seudder, §. H. Group characteristics of some North American Butterflies, 5, p. 370.—Seifert, 0. Contributions to the knowl- edge of North American Arctiidae, iii, 5, p. 82.--Walsingham and Durrant. Revision of the nomenclature of Micro-Lepidoptera (cont.), The Ento- mologist’s Monthly Magazine, London (2), xiii (Vol. xxxviii), London, p. 163.—Weeks, A.G. New Diurnal Lepidoptera from Bolivia, 4, p. 128. DIPTERA.—-Aldrich, J. M. Dolichopodidz of Grenada, W. I., Kansas Univ. Science Bull., Vol. i, No. 3, p. 75.—Becker, H. Die Meigen’schen Typen der sogen Muscidz acalypterze (Muscaria holometopa), in Paris u. Wein, 156, 2 jhg., 4 hft., p. 209.—Berkeley, W. N. See Economic.— Bezzi, M. Neue Namen fiir einige Dipteren gattungen, 156, jhg., 3 hft., p. 190.—Brues, C. T. Notes on the larve of some Texas Diptera,* 5, p. 351.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Some Gall insects,* 4, p. 183. See general subject.—Escherich, K. Zur Entwicklung des Nervensystems der Mus- ciden, mit besonderer Beriicksichtigung des sog. Mittelstranges, 97, pp. 525-549-—Giard, A. Sur laspermatogenése des Dipteres du genre Sciara, 13, p. 1124. Sur I’ ethologie des larves de Sciara medullaris Gd., 12, p. 1179.~-Kertész, K. Uebersicht der Sudamerikanischen Ceria-Arten, 49, p. 85. Neue Siidamerikanische Chrysopila-Arten, 49, p. 145. Ueber die Familie der Rhiphiden, 49, p. 4.—Lochhead, W. Nature study lessons on mosquitoes, 75, p. 94.--Long, W.H. New species of Ceratopogon,* 116, p. 3.—Melander, A.L. Two new Embiide,* 116, p. 16.—Ricardo, G. Fur- ther Notes on the Pangoninz of the Family Tabanide in the British Museum Collection, il, ix, pp, 424-438.—Schnabl, J. Zimnospila n. g. Anthomyidarum, 38, p. 107.—Smith, J. B. Notes on the early stages of Corethra Brakeleyi, 4, p. 139.—Speiser, P. Besprechung einiger Gat- tungen und arten der Diptera pupipara, 49, p. 327. Studien tiber Diptera pupipara, 156, 2 jhg., 3 bft., p. 145.—Stein, P. Einige Wiedemann’sche u. Jaennicke’sche aussereuropdische Anthomyiden, 156, 2 jhg., 3 hft., p. 129. —Tutt, J. W. Migration and Dispersal of Insects, Diptera: 21, p. 173. COLEOPTERA.—Belon, R. P. Le Genre Cortilena Motsch (Lathri- diidz), 35, pp. 86 89.—Chapais, J. ©. La Calandre des Greniers, La Selandrie de la Ronce, 37, p. 65.—Kerremans, C. Considerations sur les Buprestides, 35, pp. 165-173.—Knaus, W. Additions to list of Kansas Coleoptera for 1899 and 1900, Trans. Kans. Acad. Sciences, vol. xvii, p. 109.—Lameere, A. Revision des Prionides (II Anoplodermines), 35, p. 191. Etude sur la Phylogénie des Longicornes, 35, pp. 314-323.-——Leon, N. Recherches morphologiques sur les pieces labiales des Hydrocores, ~ _—~ Sept., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 221 Sassey (Roumanie), 1901.—Leng, C. W. Revision of the Cicindelide of Boreal America,* xxviii, pp. 93-183.—Lowe, V. H. White grubs attack- ing aster plants, 148, Bull. No. 212.—Luze, G@. Eine neve Staphyliniden- -gattung der Tribes A/eocharini, Verh. der K. K. Zool. Bot. Gesell. in Wien, Vienna, lii; 5 hft., p. 304.—Moffat, J, A. Acknowledgments, 4, p. 170.—Ouellet, C. J. Liste de Coleopteres, 37, p. 82.—Pic, M. Diagnosis d’ Anthicidze Exotiques, 35, pp. 89 91. Deuxiéme Supplément a ma liste des Anthicides, 35, pp. 248-257.--Roy, E. L’Orthophagus nuchicornis Lin., 35, p. 81.—Schenkling, C. Die Kafergattung Otor- hynchus Germ, Insekten Bo6rse, Leipsig, 19 jhg., No. 18, p. 140.— Schroeder, C. Die Variabilitat der Adalia bipunctata L. (col.) gleich- zeitig ein Beitrag zur Descendenz-Theorie (Fortsetzung), 159, pp. 5, 37, 65.—Sharp, D. Coleoptera ( Biologia Centrali-Americana), Vol. ii, part 1, 15, pp. 622-633, pl. xix.—Webster, F. M. See Economic Entomology.— Weise, J. Neue Coccinelliden, 35, pp. 273-286.—Wickham, H. F. Two new Silphidz from Colorado,* p. 180. HYMENOPTERA.—Ashmead, W. H. Classification of the Fossorial Pre- daceous and Parasitic Wasps,* 4, p. 131-163. A new species of Diapriids from Texas,* 116, p. 15, fig. p. 12. A new Ca/olaccas on Sitotroga cere- allella, Oliv,* 5, p. 345. Papers from the Harriman Alaska Expedition, xxviii, Hymenoptera,* Proc. Washington Academy of Sciences, iv, pp. 117-274, May 29, 1902.—Bradley, J. ©. A genus and species of Aquatic Hymenoptera, 4, p. 179.—Cameron, P. On some new genera and species of Hymenoptera (Ichneumonidz, Chrysididz, Fossores and Apidz), 9, No. 470, p. 179.—Clements, A. L. Les Chasseurs d’araignées, 79, May 31, 02, p, 408.—Cockerell, T. D. A., and Atkins, E. Contributions from the New Mexico Biological Station, xiii, On the bees of the family Moma- did@ of Ashmead, ll, No. 55, p. 40. See general subject ; some gall insects,* 4, p. 183. Additions to the fauna of Mexico (Bees and Coc- cidz), 9, p. 177.—Crawford, J. ©. North American bees of the genus Agapostemon Guerin,* Proc. Nebraska Academy of Sciences, Lincoln, vii, p. 156.—Ducke, A. Ein wenig bekanntes Chrysididen genus Amisega Cam., 156, 3 hft., p. 141. Neue Goldwespen von Para, 156, 4 hft., p. 204. —Emery, ©. Notes sur les Sous-Familles des Dorylines et Ponérines (Famille des Formicides), 35, pp. 32-54. A propos de la Classification des Formicides (Réponse a l’article publié sous le méme titre par M. le Prof. Forel), 35, pp. 197-198.—Forel, A. Fourmis Termitophages, Lesto- biose, Alta tardigrada, Sous-genres d’ Euponera, 35, pp. 389-398. Variétés Myrmécologiques,* 35, pp. 334-382. A propos de la Classification des Fourmis, 35, pp. 136-141. Fourmis Mexicanies récoltées par M. le Profes- seur W. M. Wheeler, 35, pp. 123-136.—Fox, W. J. Contributions toa know- ledge jof the Hymenoptera of Brazil, Eumenidz [continued] (genus Odynerus), 1, p. 44.—Friese, H. Beitrag zur Apiden fauna der grossen Antillen, 156, 4 hft., p. 196. Zur Synonomie der Apiden, 156, 3 hft., p. 187. Zwei neue Bienengattungen, 156, 3 hft., p. 185.—Habermehl.— /ozo- crytus n. g. Cryptidarum (Africa), 156, 3hft., p. 135.—King, Geo. B. Further 222 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept., ’02 Notes on New England Formicide, 5, p. 367.—Konow, F. W. Eine neue Eriocampa Htg., 156, 3 hft., p. 140. Systematische Zusammenstellung der bisher bekannt gewordenen Chalastogastra, 156, 4 hft., p. 257.— Melander, A. G. The nesting habit of Anthidium, 116, p. 27.—Melander, A. G., and Brues, €.J. Newspecies of Hymenoptera,* 116, p. 33.—Mocsary, A. Species aliquot Chrysididarum nove, 49, p. 339 —Muckermann, H. The structure of the nest of some N. A. species of Formica, 5, p. 355.— Perkins, R. C. L. Four new species and a new genus of Parasitic Hymen- optera.(Ichneumonide sub. fam. Ophioninz) from the Hawaiian Islands, 36, p. 146. On the generic characters of Hawaiian Crabronida. Four new genera characterized, 36, p. 145.—Plateau, F. Observation sur le Phéno- méne de la constance chez quelques Hyménoptéres, 35, pp. 56 83.— Syepligeti, Gy. Tropische Cenoccelioniden und Braconiden aus der sammlung der Ungarischen National Museums, 49, p. 39.—Wasmann, E. Neues iiber die zusammengesetzten nester und gemischten Kolonien der Ameisen, 159, pp. 1, 33, 72, 100, 136, 167, 206.—Wheeler, W. M. Notices Biologique sur les Fournus Mexicanies (Notes on Mexican Ants collected by W. M. Wheeler), 35, pp. 199-205. a Notes and News. ENTOMOLOGICAL GLEANINGS FROM ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE. On JUNE t2th we received a NEws subscription blank and one dollar. The blank lacked name and address. The letter bore post mark New York. Please let us know your name. Mr. Cuas. W. LENG’s Revision of the Cicindelidz# of Boreal America (Trans. Am. Ent. Soc.) is out, and reflects great credit on the author. It seems to be a conservative and painstaking piece of work. The typography, etc., is a credit to the editor of the Transactions and the printer. THere has heen considerable activity in collecting during this Spring and Summer. J. A. G. Rehn and Henry L. Viereck have been at work in the Sacramento Mountains, in New Mexico, on behalf of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Two hundred birds, mammals and reptiles ; five hundred shells ; two thousand plants and twenty-five thou- sand insects were collected, Mr. J.C BRaDLey is collecting near Dingman’s Ferry in Pike County, Penna, Progr, T. D. A. CocKere has done some collecting at Beulah, New Mexico, Mk. H. H. Newcoms, of Boston, expected to visit the San Juan country in Southwestern Colorado. Mr. WM. BeuTeNMULLER AND Dr. E. C, VAN Dyke spent some time collecting near Mt. Mitchell, N. C. [Sept., ’o2 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 223 Mr. } RNsT J. OSLAR has been collecting in Arizona. Pror, A. J. SNYDER and the Comstock brothers are making a wagon trip across the Rockies in Colorado. Mr. Ericu DaAECKE is constantly adding species to the New Jersey list. His stamping ground is Southern New Jersey. Mr. Warren Knaus, of McPherson, Kansas, spent some time at Cloudcroft, Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico. J. A. G. Renn, G. M. Greene, Chas. T. Greene, W. S. Huntington, and C, W. Fenninger are going to Lehigh Gap, Pa., to collect. Mr. LANcASTER THOMAS is again among the mountains of North Carolina, and he will doubtless add to the list of North Carolina Lepidop- tera as usual. Henry W. WENZEL and his son, Harry, are trying to exterminate the Coleoptera in the mountains of North Carolina. We are expecting big returns, as both father and son are famous collectors. Mr. O. C. POLING, of Quincy, Illinois, has been exploring the Tonto Basin, about one hundred miles south of Flagstaff, Arizona. Some new and many rare species were captured. He went through a very wild and interesting country, having been gone five weeks. OTHERS not.mentioned are doubtless doing good work, but neglected to advise us of their outings. The people that like to read Notes and News never send us any. ——e—4@p>—-—___ DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY Edited by Prof. JOHN B. SMITH, Sc. D., New Brunswick, N. J. Papers for this department are solicited. | They should be sent to the editor, Prof. John B. Smith, Sc.D., New Brunswick, N. J. NOTES ON LIME-SULPHUR-SALT WASH AS AN INSECTICIDE. By C. W. MALLy. Agricultural Department, Cape Town, Africa. The white peach scale, Diaspis pentagona Targ., is the most destructive scale pest of peach trees in the Colony. During the last ten years or more lime-sulphur-salt wash has been largely used for its destruction, and well made and thoroughly applied has given satisfactory results. One peculiarity of the treatment is the fact,—observed by the Government Entomologist, Mr. Charles P. Lounsbury, that, although the trees were thoroughly sprayed, much live scale could be found for some time afterward, and still at the ¢ 224 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept., ’o2 close of the season the trees would be quite free from scale. Ka following questions naturally suggested themselves : . Is the effectiveness of the wash due to the percentage of ie Be killed at the time of treatment? 2. Does the coating on the trees prerent the successful attach- ment of the young scales? 3. If it prevents the attachment of the young Shes is the entire combination necessary ? In order to get definite information on the points in question, the following tests were made by me, under Mr. Lounsbury’s direction, at the Government wine farm, Constantia. 1. Lime-sulphur-salt wash, using 4o pounds of lime. Lime-sulphur-salt wash, using 20 pounds of lime. Lime-salt wash. Lime wash. Lime-sulphur sheep dip; 1 part dip to 5 parts water. . Lime-sulphur sheep dip; 1 part dip to 10 parts water. The washes of the first four tests were prepared on the basis of the following formula: Unslaked lime, 40 punds; sulphur, 20 pounds; stock salt, 15 pounds; water to make 50 imperial gallons. Ten pounds of lime and 20 pounds of sulphur were placed in the cooking kettle with 15 imperial gallons of water boiled until the sulphur was all dissolved. In tests 1 and 2 the remaining lime was slaked, the salt added, and while hot the two mixed with the lime-sulphur solution and the whole boiled for 30 minutes. No analysis was made of this batch of washes, but the lime-sulphur solution of another prepared in exactly the same way and with the same quality of lime, proved to contain lime and sulphur in solution in the ratio of 1: 1.81. (by volume); another batch made with poorer, long slaked lime, contained a higher proportion of sulphur, namely, 1: 2.07. It was noticed that, without exception, the proportion of sulphur was decreased by the addition of the extra lime, and that the half hour’s hard boiling did not restore the apparent loss ; the ratio generally becoming about 1: 1.60. In tests 3 and 4, lime and salt, and lime alone, respectively, were used in the propor- tion to water given in the formula for the complete wash, ‘The sheep dip is a concentrated solution of combined lime and sul- ANED YN Sept., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 225 phur prepared for this department for the dipping of sheep _ under the provisions of the Sheep Scab Act. The analysis of ten drums, including the one used from in the experiments, showed the strength to be nearly uniform and the ratio of lime to sulphur to be about 1:2. In test 5 the strength of the wash in terms of the dissolved lime and sulphur was estimated to approximate that of the ordinary lime-sulphur-salt wash, while that used in test 6 was half this strength. It was desirable to test the sheep dip because it is a reliable article, easily procur- able at moderate cost and ready for dilution with water. Large bearing trees in consecutive rows of four trees each were selected for treatment and six similar trees reserved for ‘‘controls,’’ making a total of thirty trees under observation. Duplicate tests were made on the farm of Mr. Henry Myers, at Simondium, near Paarl, about 4o miles from Cape Town, using a large number of trees under a great variety of condi- tions, three series of four trees each being thoroughly drenched with water one, two and three days after treatment with the hope of getting some idea of the effect of a heavy rain soon after spraying. Live scale and eggs were abundant on all of the trees, but in some cases at least 50 per cent. of the scales, other than those that had reproduced and died, were already dead, especi- ally on the trunk and larger limbs—an unexplained fact often observed during the winter season in regard to both Asfpidiotus aurantii Maskell and the species under consideration. The wash in each case was applied while hot. The lot that was tested registered 155° F. in the tank. Six to eight inches from the nozzle the spray registered 140° F.; about two feet away, only warm ; farther away, cold. The advantage in keep- ing the solution hot is due to the fact that the soluble com- pounds show a tendency to crystallize when cold, especially if left standing over night. In such case considerable boiling is necessary to redissolve the crystals, otherwise they are apt to be left in the tank. Even though kept in suspension by the constant agitation of the mixture, the crystals will not only lodge on the tree unevenly but will be more easily removed by wind and rain. 226 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept., ’o2 The trees at Constantia were sprayed August 13 to 17, Igo1, the usual time of application here in order that the treatment may serve for both the scale and the leaf-curl, the fruit buds starting about the first of September, depending on the season. There was a light rain during the night after tests 1 and 2 were applied, but it had no appreciable effect on the appear- ance of the trees. The trees in the different tests could be distinguished easily by the color. One and 2 showed a dis- tinct olive tinge, which was not quite so distinct in 1 as in 2 on account of the greater amount of lime. Three and 4 were very white, 3 slightly dull as compared to 4, while 5 and 6 showed only a peculiar light yellowish green tinge with no apparent coating. ‘The lime coating was the coarsest of all and showed the greatest tendency to flake off, leaving con- siderable patches unprotected. The lime-salt wash was finer grained and adhered better than the lime. The lime-sulphur- _ salt wash is uniformly fine grained and adheres well, the trees still retaining the characteristic appearance to some extent by January 3, 1902, whereas on the other trees the coating has almost entirely disappeared. The trees were carefully examined at frequent intervals, and it soon became apparent that in all of the tests only a very small percentage of the insects had been killed,—possibly the imper- fectly protected ones,—and that the eggs escaped without injury. Oviposition continued the same as on the untreated trees. In some cases the waxy covering showed a tendency to slough off, leaving the insects exposed. In one instance the unprotected female was ovipositing freely, the eggs lodging in the mass of surrounding scale. The eggs were hatching freely by October 1st, and it was with no little interest that the progress of the young scale was noted. Thus far, January, 4, 1902, none of them have survived on the trees sprayed with lime-sulphur-salt, 1 and 2, nor on the trees sprayed with sheep dip, 5 and 6. On the trees sprayed with lime-salt and lime, the young have settled without any apparent difficulty, showing no appreciable preference for the patches where the lime had scaled off, thus showing that lime- salt and lime have no special preventive value. It should be Sept., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 227 noted, however, that the lime, forming a granular coating on the tree, has a tendency to prevent the proper attachment of the waxy covering, thus causing a slight percentage of the young scales to slough off. On the lime-sulphur-salt and the sheep dip trees the young scales attempt to settle but die zz stu, and thousands of them can still be seen clinging to the bark, apparently held in place by the mouthparts. Although the coating on the lime-sulphur-salt trees is much finer than on the lime-salt and lime trees, that is not a satis- factory explanation, because on the trees treated with sheep dip there is no apparent coating and the young scales die in the same way, showing that the soluble compounds form the essential part of the mixture. ‘This is an important practical item here in the Colony,—good quicklime being both expensive and hard to obtain,—for it greatly reduces the cost of the wash as well as the difficulty in application. The meteorological record shows a total rainfall of 10.145 inches from August 13, 1901 to January 3, 1902, distributed in 45 rains, not counting 4 ‘‘ trace’’ records, as follows: August 13th, 0.005; 21st, 0.02; 22d, 0.04; 23d, 0.07; 24th, trace ; 25th, 0.22; September ist, 0.04; 2d, 0.04; 3d, 0.12; 7th, 0.11; 8th, 1.44; oth, 0.10; 11th, 0.48; 12th, 0.37; 15th, 0.72; 16th, trace; 18th, 0.18; 28th, 0.04; 30th, 0.17; Oc- tober ist, 0.35; 4th, 0.75; 5th, 0.02; 6th, 0.14; 20th, 0.07; 21st, 0.01; 24th, trace; 25th, 0.20; 28th, 0.03; 30th, 0.02; 31st, trace; November 4th, 0.04; 5th, 0.13; 9th, 0.76; roth, 0.07; 18th, 0.57; 19th, 0.63; 20th, 0.29; 21st, 0.11; 28th, 0.02; December 2d, 0.02; 8th, 1.00; 9th, 0.02; 11th, 0.09; 20th, 0.02; 26th, 0.05; 29th, 0.34; 30th, 0.01; January 2, 1902, 4.05; 3d, 0.17. It will be noticed that the first heavy rain came September 8th, twenty-six days after tests 1 and 2, allowing ample time for the destruction of the old scale, but as stated above, very few seemed to succumb. Its effectiveness is limited to the destruction of the young scales, thousands of which emerged but, as far as can be determined, none of them have survived, although on the control trees the second generation is appear- 228 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept., ’o2 ing, January 3, 1902. The only explanation that suggests itself is that the frequent light rains, though they were not heavy enough to remove the soluble compounds, dissolved them sufficiently to destroy the young before these could form the protecting scale. The dead young scales vary considerably in size, suggesting that the larger ones emerged soon after one rain and the smaller ones just before the next. _ The weak point in the life history of Diaspis pentagona Targ., is the fact that the scale is formed very slowly, for some time consisting simply of long, irregularly matted, waxy filaments easily penetrated under the influence of rain. Whether the young of species like AsPidiotus aurantit Maskell and A. per- nictosus Comstock, which form a dense scale in a few days, can be destroyed in the same way is an interesting point that has not yet been determined. It is clear, however from Californian experience, that lime- sulphur-salt wash is effectual against Aspidiotus perniciosus Comstock in that State. Different experimenters have re- ported it to fail under the climatic conditions of the Eastern States, but it seems likely that results were looked for too soon and observations discontinued before the wash actually became operative. Even though the results at first may be apparently negative, it seems quite possible that the after effect on the young _ scales of applications made just before the buds unfold will give results comparing favorably with those attained in the West. Strangely enough, many of the old scales on the trees treated in the tests described are still alive and ovipositing, the young continuing to emerge but still failing to settle successfully. This great irregularity in development, together with the almost perfect protection by the scale, is the strong point in the life history of the species. On trees thoroughly sprayed with either lime-sulphur-salt wash or sheep dip, the only hope of survival seems to depend on the ability of the old scales to hold out until the rains reduce the soluble compounds of the wash sufficiently to render them harmless to the young. Owing to martial law regulations it has not been possible to keep full notes on the tests made at Simondium, but the avail- able grecords are in harmony with the observations made at Sept., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 229 Constantia. The thorough drenching of the trees within three days after spraying apparently had no injurious effect. In Bulletin No. 30, new series, Division of Entomology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mr. C. L. Marlatt records an inter- esting test with lime-sulphur-salt wash, but reports no definite observations after the first heavy rain. It would have been very interesting had the observations been continued several months longer so as to note the effect on the young scales as they emerged. Judging from Mr. Marlatt’s statement that ‘‘the infested trees, especially those that had been pruned back, made a very vigorous growth, and the fruiting and growth of the others were entirely satisfactory,’’ the young scales were probably destroyed as well, for, if Diaspis penta- gona Targ. increases in the latitude of Washington as rapidly as it does here at the Cape, with 50 per cent. or more of the scales on the young wood alive, the trees would certainly be badly infested before the next dormant period. Other similarly infected trees were sprayed at the same time with kerosene emulsion in varying strengths up to one part emulsion to two parts water, but the results were uniformly unsatisfactory. With whale oil soap at the rate.of two pounds per imperial gallon, the destruction of the scale was apparently complete without injuring the tree. Weaker strengths, from one-quarter to one pound per imperial gallon, were not effectual in destroying the old scales, but the after effect on the young was similar, though not so marked, to that of the lime-sulphur- salt wash and the sheep dip. A similar after effect has been, noticed in treating pear and citrous trees with soft soap, one pound to three imperial gallons of water, for the destruction of Aspidiotus aurantit Maskell, the old scales succumbing after a time, leaving the trees quite free. _ The observations up to January 4, 1902, indicate : 1. Under South African conditions, neither lime-sulphur-salt wash nor lime-sulphur sheep dip have any marked insecticidal value for Diaspis pentagona 'Targ. after the scale is complete. 2. The young are destroyed soon after emerging, even though three months or more may have elapsed since the application. 3. Lime-sulphur wash, as represented by the lime-sulphur 230 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept., ’o2 sheep dip, is thoroughly effectual, making the great amount ~ of lime called for by the formula unnecessary, thus reducing the cost of materialas well as the difficulty of application. _ 4. Frequent light rains seem to be advantageous for the destruction of the young scales. : 5. A coating of lime has little or no value in preventing the © attachment of the young scales. nag If possible, additional tests will be made during the dry season to determine whether the young scales will be destroyed to the same extent in the absence of rain. e e Doings of Societies. A meeting of the American Entomological Society was held June 26th, Dr. P. P. Calvert, President, in the chair. Fifteen persons were present. Mr. Huntington exhibited some Dip- tera which had been sent in butterfly papers and had arrived in good condition. Mr. Johnson said he had received Crior- rhina verbosa from Olympia, Washington. Mr. Huntington had also received it from Vancouver. Dr. Skinner exhibited specimens of Cicada septendecim var. cassini. Mr. Wenzel spoke of finding the chimneys of the periodical Cicada at Castle Rock, Pa., and asked if reason for these for- mations had been discovered. Mr. Johnson said he had found chimneys in burnt-over land and on low land. ‘The hills nearby did not contain any. It was the sense of the meeting that the adults of this species in question do not feed. Observations had been made to try and discover adults feeding. Mr. Hornig exhibited a gall found on the stem of a chest-— nut-oak. The speaker also described the feeding habits and moults of the larva of Actias una which were fed on sour gum. Dr. Castle spoke of the influence of under-feeding on the determination of sex. Mr. Laurent exhibited a specimen of //emerophila unitaria taken at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, at light, on June 22nd. He believed it to be the second record for Pennsylvania, Sept., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 231 Mr. J. A. G. Rehn exhibited pictures of the region around Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Calvert exhibited a male and a female dragonfly from Guatemala, marked as having been taken together, and belong- ing to an undescribed species of Protoneura.* ‘The female has on each side of the dorsal surface of the front part of its mesotho- rax a two-pronged forked process, directed forward and up- ward, one prong lying above the other in a vertical plane. The male has the superior appendages at the apex of the abdo- men two-branched, the branches lying in a horizontal plane. The inferior appendages are longer than the superior, but un- branched. Comparison of the two sexes suggests that in coitu each superior appendage of the male is received between the two prongs of the mesothoracic process of the female, and in this way a perfect interlocking would be the result. Although we have little exact information, it is usually believed that among the Agrioninze (to which Profoneura belongs) it is the prothorax of the female which is clasped by the male. ‘The speaker could not recall any other equally complicated meso- thoracic structure for copulatory purposes on any of the Odo- nata, and few females show such a highly developed copula- tory structure on any part of the body. HENRY SKINNER, Secretary. At the May meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social, held at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523 South Thirteenth Street, fourteen members were present. Prof. Smith stated that the larvee which Mr. Johnson gave him sometime ago turned out to be Stegomyia fasciata, of which he bred twenty specimens. Mr. H. Wenzel stated that the egg masses from Anglesea, referred to at the last meeting, turned out to be grasshoppers. Mr. Boerner stated that at Bellevue, Del., May 11th, he had taken three species of Dicaelus—dilatatus, ambiguus and ovalis, and upon May 18th he had taken D. dilatatus and ovalis at Ar- cola, Pa. Hereported 7vechus chalybeus from Westville, N. J. * This species, for which I propose the name Protoneura peramans, will be described at length in the Biologia Centrali-Americana.—P. P, CALVERT. 232 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Sept., ’o2 Dr. Skinner reported that Cicada septendecim had been seen at Fairville, Chester County, Penna., on April roth. This 4 is the earliest record for the appearance of this insect in this locality. Discussed by Messrs. Daecke, Boerner and Skinner. Prof. Smith said he had noticed Cicada cones to be most abundant in burnt over areas and the suggestion had been made that the heat caused them to appear earlier than they would | under natural conditions, and finding upon reaching the top that it was too early they would most likely stay in their burrows for a few more days. He also stated that observa- tion seemed to show that the adults do not eat. He spoke about the fungus which is a parasite on the testes of the Czcada and in time this seems to rot the abdomen which drops off. This has only been noted upon this one species. Discussed by the members. Dr. Castle, in speaking about his recent trip to Florida, said that he collected twenty-four days at Enterprise and spent a short time at a number of other places. He secured a very large amount of material which is especially rich in Chrysome- lide. He also spoke of the manner of collecting in the dis- tricts visited. Dr. Skinner spoke about the insects sent to the Academy of Natural Sciences by Mr. Viereck who is collecting in New Mexico and Texas. Some very rare species have been sent br . Laurent exhibited cocoons of Attacus cecropia. His poaiitas seemed to show that the females weave the loose cocoons while the males weave the tight ones. W. R. Rernick, Sec'y pro tem. A meeting of the Entomological Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was held May 22d. Fifteen members were present. Dr. Calvert exhibited two curious larvee belonging to the family Syrphide, genus A/icrodon. ‘They were found in an ants’ nest near Moosehead Lake, Maine. The colors of the specimens had been altered by being kept in alcohol. Extracts were read from various works which describe these larve. Mr. Johnson said he had found pupze but not larvee. a 5 oe Sept , ’02]. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 233 Mr. Huntington took exception to a note in the last NEws in relation to Sphyracephala brevicornis by Mr. Houghton. The speaker said he did not doubt that there was skunk cab- bage about Ithaca, but re-affrmed his original statement that his specimens were found at least a mile from any skunk cab- bage plants. Mr. Hornig related some interesting experiences in rearing Actias luna from the egg. Dr. Skinner exhibited specimens of Grapholitha caryana and their pupze from hickory husks. ‘The husks were collected by Mr. H. W. Wenzel. Mr. J. C. Bradley exhibited a net with a flexible ring which was adapted for catching ground insects. He reported great success with it. The twenty-sixth regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court Street, Boston, on the evening of April 8, 1902. Nine members present ; President Bolster in the chair. Mr. Weeks exhibited a pair of the rare and curious Orni- thoptera paradisea, also varieties of O. priamus. Several in- teresting exhibits of the genus P/ws’a were made by members. Mr. Newcomb spoke briefly of a call on Dr. Otto Siefort, made during a recent trip to Washington, and described some iuter- esting experiments made by the Doctor on the effects of heat and cold on the pupze of butterflies and moths. Specimens were exhibited showing the effects described. A. P. HALL, Sec. pro tem. The twenty-seventh regular meeting of the Harris Club was held on the evening of May 13th. President Bolster presided ; attendance eighteen. Mr. Field spoke on the colonization of certain districts in New England by southern insects which are extending their ranges northward, and also reviewed Prof. Webster’s recent paper on ‘‘ The Trend of Insect Diffusion in ‘North America.’’ It was voted to begin at. once the forma- tion of a Club Library. Mr. Newcomb exhibited a new form of trap-lantern. A committe on Field Meetings was appointed by the chair. W. L. W. Fie, Secretary. 234 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. ‘[Sept., ’o2 A regular meeting of the Chicago Entomological Sodlety was held in the John Crerar Library, Thursday evening, May 15th, 1902, at 8 o’clock. peres members present. W. E. Longley presiding. It was decided to continue the discussion on spring insects at next meeting. | Mr. Kwiat read a report of the recent acquisitions to the Society’s library. The question of a field day for May 30th was brought up. On motion of Mr. Healy it was decided to meet at Glen Ellyn, and invite the Chicago Mycological to go with us. On the discussion of spring insects Mr. Kwiat mentioned, among others, the capture of the following Lepidoptera : Ichthyura albosigma, on April 27th; Aimella intractata, on April 28th ; Leméothisa denticulata, on April 29th; Morrisonia evicta and vomerina, on May 2d; FEpirrita r2-linearia, on May 2d ; Acronycta populi, Arsilonche albovenosa, Gastropacha Amer- tcana and Biston ursarius were also taken ; all at light. —Lycena lygdamas (8) and comyntas, Nisoniades martialis and Aspilates coloraria were taken in field at Palos Park. The first is very rare in this locality. Prof. Westcott read some notes on early insects and exhib- ited several specimens, Exhibits were also shown by Mr. Kwiat and Mr. Comstock. et Comstock, Secretary, ° A regular meeting of the Chicago Entomological Society was held in the John Crerar Library, Thursday, June roth, 1902, at 8 o’clock, Pp. M. Seven members were present. Mr. Frank J. Hall, of Kansas City, was a visitor. On motion of Mr. Healy, Clarke, Indiana, was selected as the place in which to hold the Fourth of July Field Day. Informal discussion followed the transaction of regular busi- ness, and Messrs. Longley, Healy and Westcott exhibited some of their captures of this year. It was suggested that the genus //omoptera be selected for discussion at the September meeting. Mr. Longley agreed to assume the initiative and lead the discussion; A. Kwiat, Sec’y pro tem, Env. News, Vou. XIII. Pl, XII. & Meise}, With Boston | DYNAMINE ALBIDULA AGWeeksJr c. AMARYNTHIS MUSGOLOR AGWeeks,J1 4 |HECLA INFREOUENS.AGWeeksJr 4. HYMENITIS ANDREAS,AGWeeks. Jr ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. Vou. XIII. OCTOBER, 1902. No. 8. CONTENTS: Schaeffer—Derobrachus. and Acantho- Wadsworth—Dragonflies of Maine..... 246 CHUB csetsnt nade ssccesesdeeroswsebes 235 | MacGillivray and Houghton—Insects Viereck—Concerning Bees..........--- 237 taken in the Adirondack Mts...... 247 Barrett—Tropical American Butterflies 238 | Oestlund—Larva vice Nymph........- 253 Rehn—New species of Stenopelmatinee 240 | King—Coccidm®.......-.seseeeseeeseres 255 Babb—Rhagoletis suavis Lw........--. 242 | Editorial....... sevndavduie tase bests 259 Smith—Lost Knowledge.......+---+...» 243 | Entomological Literature..........+++- 260 Smith—Pests and Grease......-+-+++. 244 | Doings of Societies.........ccseceseers 265 ¥ Our plate this month was presented by Mr. A. G. Weeks, Jr., and represents new species from Bolivia. Dynamine albi- dula and Amarynthis muscolor were described in the Canadian Entomologist; XX XIII, 266 and 267, 1901, and 7heca infre- guens and Hymenitis andreas in Entomological News, XII, 264 and 265, 1901. Notes on Derobrachus and Acanthocinus. By C. SCHAEFFER, New York. The description of Derobrachus forreri Bates, Biol. Cent. Am., vol. v, p. 230, fits well the examples seen from lower California, which pass very likely in many collections as D. geminatus Lec. My attention was calied to this species by a specimen in the Edwards collection, Am. Mus. Nat. History, which came from Dr. Horn and was labelled D. geminatus. Although a very small specimen, the distinctness of. this species on comparison with the true geminatus was quite obvious. /orreri differs from geminatus in the more approximate eyes, narrower neck, antennal joints longer and more slender, especially the first three or four joints, the bispinose ¢ elytra and the tibize longitudinally sulcate on the upper as well as on the outer side. The characters mentioned are all constant in the very large series I have seen, and which were mostly all collected by Mr. G. Beyer last year. 235 236 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. of GeOCh ae While in Philadelphia I looked over Dr. Horn’s material, but found not a single specimen of the true D. geminatus, all his specimens being from lower California, otherwise the dis- tinctness of the two species would very likely not have habs. him. Our three species may be separated by the pees table : Sides of thorax with three spines. Eyes approximate, elytra scabrous with indistinct costa, apex of elytra bispinose, tibize on the upper side convex.. . brevicollis. Sides of thorax with four spines. Eyes approximate, the first four antennal joints longer and more slender, elytra smooth with few punctures near base, each elytron at apex bispinose in the males, tibize on the upper as well as the outer side longitudinally sulcate.. . ... forreri. Eyes more widely separated, the first four antennal joints generally stouter and shorter, elytra smooth with a few punctures near ‘base, each elytron at apex in the male with only a sutural spine, tibiz on the upper side convex, outer side sulcate . geminatus. In the larger specimens of D). geminatus and forreri the differ- ence in the length and stoutness of the first four antennal joints is very pronounced, while the smaller specimens have the joints nearly as in forrert but the more approximate eyes, the tibize sulcate on the upper side and the bispinose apex of % elytra, which are all very constant characters, will easily separate D. Sorreri from D. geminatus. A similar confusion of two species is found under Acantho- cinus obsoletus Oliv. ‘The true odsoletus has each elytron ob- liquely prolonged, pointed in the males and somewhat rounded in the females, and is found from the northern parts of America to South Carolina ; the type came from the last locality. The other form has the elytra broadly rounded at apex in both sexes and, as I am told by Mr. Leng, was considered by our authorities to be Kirby’s Grophisurus ( Acanthocinus) pusillus, which was put in synonomy of odsoletus on the authority of Mr. Bates, who stated that the type was a poorly developed speci- men of A. obsoletus Oliv. If our identification of the insect is correct, A. pusillus Kirby has to be restored to our lists as a good species, otherwise a new name has to be given to this form. It differs from obso/e/us, besides the different form of the apices of elytra, in having the punctures at the base of the Oct., ’02] -ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. ; 237 elytra finer and more closely placed, the vestiture, especially in fresh specimens, much denser, nearly concealing the punc- tuation of the elytra, and the markings always more con- fused. ‘This species seems to be confined more to the northern parts of our continent, all the specimens I have seen came from Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. ‘The punctures at the base of the elytra in A. odsoletus Oliv. are larger and more sparsely placed, the vestiture not dense, showing the punc- tuation very plainly, the markings are always better defined. Of both species I have seen about forty specimens and found the characters mentioned very constant; even in a few very small males of odsoletus the obliquely pointed apices of the elytra are very prominent and show no sign of becoming rounded. Concerning Bees. By Henry LL. VIERECK. Andrena fulvipennis Sm. Process of labrum divided into two small shining tubercles, mandibles broad. Thorax almost uniformly roughened. ?.—Lengthg mm. Front striate, occiput very finely sculptured, dull, clypeus with distinct punctures irregularly but somewhat closely arranged, the longitudinal median impunctate area almost obsolete, noticeable more by the slight elevation of the clypeus along the middle. The third joint of antennz almost as long as joints four, five and six. Pubescence of head short and close, pale ochreous, frontal foveze with a pale brown — sericeous lining. Dorsulum finely sculptured, with short, stiff black hairs arising from the poorly defined punctures, central line and parapsidal grooves faintly impressed on anterior half of the mesonotum. The lateral smooth lines prominent, shining, the surface around them also more shining than that of the rest of the dorsulum. The pleurz around the tubercles with a rich ochreous pubescence, on the inferior half the hairs are more like those on the head. Sculpture of scutellum much like that of dorsu- lum, postscutellum with a fringe of pale ochreous hairs. Metathorax dull, the surface distinctly roughened, enclosure not defined, floccus of meta- pleurz pale, strongly developed. Wings fuscous, uniformly clouded, nervures almost black, stigma pale brown, second recurrent nervure re- ceived by the second submarginal cell at or a little before the middle. Abdomen uniformly dull, microscopically granuiar. Fringe on first dorsal segment almost obsolete, that on second, third and fourth segments thick, very distinct, ochreous. Anal fimbria abundant, dull brown. Pubescence of femora pale, that of tibiz and tarsi brownish to fuscous. Black. Tibial spurs whitish, tarsal claws brownish. 238 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’02 Two 2 2, Lucaston, Camden Co., N. J., September 24, rgo1 (E. Daecke). I consider this the.autumnal type of Andrena Sulvipennts, easily recognized by the time of its occurrence, the fuliginous wings, dark mandibles, legs and anal fimbria. A 9?, Clementon, May 7, 1900 (Viereck), agrees well with Smith’s description and is probably a race, being darker sere than the described type from Florida. Andrena salicis Robt. Process of tubercle triangular, polished, the apex sodose. Thorax finely roughened. Q.—Length 9 mm. Front striate, though not distinctly, vertex and cheeks microscopically sculptured. Clypeus with coarse shallow punc- tures, somewhat flat in the middle, without a median impunctate line. Mandibles with a blunt tooth below the apex on the inner margin. Third joint of antennz a little longer than joints four and five united. On the apical half the flagellum is pale brownish beneath. Dorsulum dull finely sculptured, with indistinct punctures. Scutellum swollen, slightly im- pressed medially, rather shining. Metathorax finely sculptured, the en- closure distinguished by being more strongly roughened than the sur- rounding areas. Subcostal nervure brown, the other nervures and stigma almost testaceous. First recurrent nervure received a little before the ' middle of the second submarginal cell. Abdomen subopaque, micro- scopically sculptured. Pygidium broad, dull. All pubescence uniformly dull, ochreous, plentiful on head and thorax sparsest dorsally. Second, third and fourth dorsal segments with a distinct apical fringe of closely arranged ochreous hairs. Fimbria of two apical segments brownish. Black. Tibial spurs whitish, apical tarsal joints and claws brownish. Philadelphia, Pa., April 15, 1897. Nine 9 9. One speci- men is but 7.5 mm. in length. This appears to be one of the earliest of Andrena for this vicinity. The tubercle has a very narrowly truncated appearance, but it is doubtless A. Sadicis. Cheap Tropical American Butterflies. By O. W. BARRETT. The low price at which many species of tropical ‘‘ flies’’ can be bought nowadays is a subject of wonder to many northern collectors. Among the several reasons fcr this apparent cheap- ness the following are, I believe, the most practical. In the tropics where life-cycles are shorter, any disturbance of the relations among the species of a locality is marked by 2 sal Oct ,’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 239 ‘more sudden and vehement changes in the relative abundance or scarcity of the concerned species. Thus certain butterflies are greatly benefited by the making of ‘‘clearings’’ in virgin land and these hover in swarms about the settlers’ fields and dwellings; this is true of the Avzartia spp., /unonia spp., Lycena spp., some Papilios, and many Pierinze and Hesperi- dz. Other species frequent the roadways and paths through the forests; it is not unusual to see 50 to 100 specimens of Caligo spp. during an afternoon’s ride in the forest. There are two classes of butterfly collectors: natives, most ot whom have enough Caucasian blood in their veins to be in- terested in the work and perhaps slightly ambitious and who may becomre able to swing a rude net in the open with consid- erable strength if not skill; and foreigners—mostly resident Germans, some traveling Englishmen, some investigating Americans—all with more or less zeal limited by their spare time, degree of health, and fear of fevers and forest dangers. A collector of either of these classes can, for six or eight months of the year, collect daily 100 to 200 specimens of some twenty species of butterflies within a few rods of his door. Now, suppose a collector takes 100 salable specimens per day, fifty collectors in seven months (one rainy season) will take one million specimens. Of course, about half the material is not first class, and then there is a loss from mold and ants, but it is a wonder that the cheap species are not cheaper. WWith- out the delays and heavy expenses of traveling the native or resident collector can run a very lucrative ‘‘ side line’’ by net- ting the butterflies in his back yard—providing the wholesale dealer will accept and in part pay for them. Undoubtedly the dealers who are receiving specimens of ‘“ flies in lots of tens of thousands would gladly retail their common species at a fraction of the listed prices were it not for the ‘‘looks of it.’’ ‘The rapidly increasing demand for cheap tropical insects with which to tone up temperate collections keeps their retail prices from falling flat. As more and more regions are made accessible to the professional collector and as more and more men are willing to face death in the low ‘“‘ hot country ’’ and endure the hardships of living and trying to 240 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 work among the innumerable dangers of virgin land, the prices. of ‘’ rare spp.’’ will gradually fall. And yet there are reasons why many tropical American butterflies will always be things beyond lists and treasures,— — but ‘‘ that’s another story,’’ as says the Jungle Book man. Two New Species of N. American Stenopelmatinae. By JAmes A. G. REHN. Stenopelmatus terrenus* n. sp. Type: 9, Texas. Coll. Acad. Nat. Sciences, Philadelphia. Related to S. Azstvio Saussure but differing in the much larger size, the spine formula of the caudal tibiz and the caudal constriction of the pronotum. In the latter respect it approaches 5S. /ongispina Brunner, but the comparative size of the femora and tibiz immediately differentiates it from that species. Head with the vertex globose, slightly narrower than the extreme width of the pronotum; front with the apex subrotundate; eyes small, pyriform. Pronotum with the cephalic portion broad, the caudal por- tion constricted ; cephalic and caudal borders emarginate centrally, the cephalic portion with a strong intermarginal sulcus; cephalic shoulder broadly rounded. Abdomen almost twice as long as head and pronotum. Cephalic femora short and thick, unarmed, the median pair slender but of the same length. Cephalic tibiae with two spurs on the caudal border, the apical spurs long, reaching almost to the extremity of the second tar- sal joint. Median tibiz with 3 to 4 spurs on the borders, apical spurs only half as long as the first tarsal joint. Caudal femora very robust, reaching to the extremity of the seventh abdominal segment; tibice slightly shorter than the femora, bearing two spines on the external mar- gins, four on the internal margins, dorsal surface of the tibiz flat, central pair of apical spurs short, less than half as long as lateral apical spurs, the longest internal apical spine equalling the first joint of the tarsus in length, General color dull ochraceous-brown, the apical spurs of the tibize and the mandibles tipped with black. Abdominal segments posteriorly mar- gined with pale ochraceous. Measurements : Total length . ; ‘ ; ; 30 mm. Length of pronotum ’ ; ) 6.5 * Cephalic width of pronotum . ; Rg * In allusion to the Mexican name “‘nifia del tierra” (child of the earth), applied to species of this genus in the Southwestern United States, Oct., ’o02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 241 Caudal width of pronotum. P 5. mm. Length of caudal femora : : 10.50" Length of caudal tibie . . . WO 7 Phrixocnemis hastiferus n. sp. Type: @, Arizona. Coll. U. S. National Museum. Allied to P. dellicosus Scudder from Colorado, but differing in the much larger size, in the spined caudal carina of the median femora, the presence of 8 instead of 3-4 raised points on the caudal edge of the dorsal aspect of the caudal femora, in the presence of 8 pairs of spurs on the caudal tibize instead of 6 as in the related species, and also in numerous other minor characters. Size large (largest known species of the genus). Head subovate as viewed from the cephalic aspect ; vertex smooth, connecting with the frontal region by a narrow ridge; eyes subovate, the axis inclining in- ward. Pronotum sub-uniform in width, the cephalic border emarginate centrally ; ventral border of the lateral lobes broadly rotundate. Cepha- lic and median femora compressed ; the former considerably bowed and bearing a number of spines on the cephalic margin ; the latter with the cephalic margin with 2 to 3 spines, the caudal margin with 3 to 4 spines, the distal portion of the limb bearing a stout, blunt genicular spine. Cephalic tibize with the dorsal surface unarmed, the ventral borders bear- ing three pairs of spines besides the apical spurs. Median tibiz bearing four pairs of spines on the dorsal face, the ventral border being supplied with three pairs of rather small spines located on the distal half, all these spines being extra-apical. Caudal femora robust, the ventro-lateral bor- der bearing 11-13 spines in a group on the distal portion, the dorsal por- tion having 8 raised joints placed on the internal face ; tibiz broad, the dorsal face flat, the lateral margins bearing 8 pairs of spurs besides the interspersed spines of the second order; first tarsal joint considerably longer than the fourth. Ovipositor straight, suddenly upturned at the apex, the inner valves each bearing four recurved hooks. General color ochraceous, of a golden tint in the medio-dorsal region, dull whitish beneath. Lateral portions of the pro-, meso- and metanotum washed with whitish, the margins pellucid. Longer spines tipped with brownish black. Measurements : Total length . : ‘ ‘ ; Ig. mm. Length of pronotum $ ‘ : 5. oe Width of pronotum ‘ ; : y Piha Length of caudal femora ; : 14 Length of caudal tibie . , : 9:5): 242 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 Note on Rhagoletis Suavis Lw. with a Description of the Larva and Puparium. By GEorGE F. Bass, Amherst, Mass. A large number of dipterous larvze were seen last fall in the pulpy coverings of the fruit of the black walnut, /ug/ans nigra, on the grounds of the Entomological Laboratory of the Massa- chusetts Agricultural College. Many of these larvee were col- lected and allowed to pupate. This spring several specimens of Rhagoletis suavis lw. and some hymenopterous parasites of the species Aphereta auripes Prov. emerged from the pupze saved. I am indebted to Messrs. Coquilette and Ashmead of the National Museum for determinations. A description of the larva and puparium of this species, not having been hitherto published, is here given. Length 1omm. Greatest width 1.5 mm., 12-segmented, brownish yel- low, gradually tapering to the anterior end, slightly to the posterior end which is blunt. The first anterior segment bears the depressed mouth parts which are of peculiar structure. The second segment bears on each side a prominent free structure like a human ear in shape. The twelfth or posterior segment bears on the dorsum of the blunt face a pair of pro- jections whose crescent-shaped extremities are each marked with three pairs of dark lines. Below these projections is a pair of spots and on the ventral edge are two pear-shaped protuberances. The ventral half of each joint is armed with very short sete directed backward and arranged in short wavy lines which, under low magnification, appear like punctured lines. Those on the first joint appear all around, on the dorsum as well as on the venter. The puparium is ellipsoidal in shape, 5 mm. long and 2mm. in greatest width. It bears all the external features of the larva but in a degenerate form. EXPLANATION OF PLATE XIV. Figs. 1-3 are lateral, dorsal and ventral views respectively of the larva. Figs. 4 and 5, dorsal and ventral views of puparium. Fig. 6, the mouth parts magnified. a. Small spots on last segment. 4. Projections on dorsal part of same. ¢. Mouth parts, d, Lateral prominence on second segment. e. Areas with sete. J. Projections on ventral part of last segment. Letters are the same in all figures. Fig. 7, magnified portion of e. Fig. 8, magnified projection d. Fig. 9, magnified projection 4, Pl. XIV. RHAGOLETIS SUAVIS LW.—(Bass.) Ent. News, Vou. XIII. —~ Oct., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 243 Lost Knowledge. By Joun B. SMITH. In the April number of the News Mr. Baker calls attention to a matter under the above heading that has no doubt occurred to every student and every collector. To one who has done editorial work the subject is a constant aggravation. Men have told me of really interesting observa- tions made and have had no hesitation in giving their experience freely when opportunity served; but as to putting it on faper—‘‘not all the king’s horses nor all the king’s men’”’ could induce them to do that. There is no experienced collector or student who does not havea stock of information concerning his especial hobby that no one else has ; but it is not always possible to formulate this information for publication. Dr. Lugger, to whom Mr. Baker refers, was a somewhat extreme type, whom it was a pleasure to know and of whom it certainly could not be said that he hesitated about imparting observations when they were - called for. I have been with him often, in the field, and never without learning from his experience ; but it would have been very hard to have put what I thus gained into readable form, It was a fragment here and there ; brought up by a locality, by a specimen or by some casual remark or observation. .And so, when sitting over his collection, comments would be made; on a structure, on some peculiar life habit or on some point of systematic interest. In the evening, over a social glass, other experiences would be discussed and many useful points were brought out. This leads to the point that there are many fragmentary observations that really assume importance only when brought out by some others which they complement or confirm. Hence the place for such observa- tions is in the discussions at society meetings. On turning back to the earlier numbers of the Proc. Ent. Soc. Wash., it will be found that Dr. Lugger kept up his end of the discussions there,and brought out from his stores such facts as were called for. They appeared, credited to him and just where they belonged. Reading over some of the Reports of the meetings of the Ent. Club of the A. A. A. S., numerous records of this character will be found, and in the Reports of the meeting of the Associ- ation of Economic Entomologists is a perfect storehouse of interesting and useful notes. What is needed in all societies is a recording secretary who thoroughly understands the subject; who can grasp the points made by each, and who can state succinctly just what was intended, giving proper credit to each speaker. With a presiding officer who knows the members and who can encourage each to bring out his experience, the records of the meet- ings when published will make all these individual observations available. Now I am quite aware that this does not in all respects cover the point made by Mr. Baker ; but experienced students do not like to publish frag- ments, for, until they have them in their relation to the entire surround- 244 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 ings, they may be misleading or actually erroneous. The very fact that sO many erroneous fragments do get into the journals keeps the more conservative student out. He fears that until he £xows he may expose himself to the same ‘‘shrug’’ that he gives when he sees a printed error. After all, is not the trouble with the ‘‘ younger students ’”’ merely an ignorance of what has been published? Do we not find the same things repeated, again and again, simply because the writer had no idea that it had been done half a dozen times before? _I realize the difficulty : good entomological libraries are scarce and books cost money—to print as well as to buy. Full sets of the News, Canadian Entomologist, Insect Life, Entomologica Americana, Papilio, Psyche and many others, as well as the Proceedings and Transactions of other bodies are necessary before it is possible to get even a fair idea of what is known. The ‘‘ younger stu- dent’”’ ignores all this, necessarily in most cases, and pitches in to record what seems new and interesting. The older man wants to make sure that somebody else has not done it all before ; so puts off publishing until he can get time to look the matter up—which he rarely does. What is the bearing of all this? It means a society whenever you can get two men interested in insects to form one; it means free discussion ; it means a record of that discussion ; it means a discriminating editor who will differentiate between actual additions to knowledge and mere dupli- cations, and it means that while every student owes it to his fellows to help them along by making his discoveries public, he should not assume that they are new, merely because he had never known it before. ° ——_> e > —___ Pests and Grease. By E. J. Smiru, Natick, Mass. In the February number of the NEws I saw an article on ‘* Pests and Grease,’’ by Mr. F. W. Dod, and write to make a few criticisms on the subject. He says ‘‘it is hardly worth while to treat any but really valuable specimens after the grease has spread over the wings.’’ I think differently. Of course, if one is going to use ether the cost is so large that that might be a drawback, but when ordinary stove gasoline at fifteen cents or thereabouts per gallon is in every way just as good, the expense is reduced to a mere nothing. I have used a great deal of it and always with the best of results. If one has many specimens on pins to be cleaned the best thing to do is to get a tin pan about 9 by 12 inches by 2 or more inches deep, have a few common pins bent at right angles near the middle and soldered to the bottom of Oct., ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 245 \ the pan in such a way that the points stand upright. Then press sheet cork down on the pins until the points come through, bend over and the cork is held firmly. Take a very fine and sharp pair of surgeon’s scissors and split the bodies underside of all that are large enough to admit of it (the grease usually softens them so this can easily be done), then pin them on the cork and pour in gasoline enough to well cover the specimens, lay about two thicknesses of blotting paper over the top and on that lay a pane of glass an inch or two larger than the pan each way, and on top of that a heavy book or similar weight and leave for almost three days, then pour off the gasoline into a bottle and save to clean paint brushes or thin paint, or for any similar use. Hold a slip of blotting paper to the end of abdomen of the insects to remove the sur- plus of liquid, and stand the pan in a slight draught of air and in a few minutes they will be all dry and the grease all gone. When fully dry I go over them with a blower and by blowing against the grain of the ‘‘fur’’ I loosen and lighten up the scales that have been more or less laid down, and restore the natural fluffy look. My blower is a rubber bulb to which a small metal tube is attached. It is very similar to a tool used by dentists. I do not approve of removing the bodies at all because if there is much grease in the abdomen some of it is almost sure to run down into the thorax to make further trouble. I have seen specimens split all to pieces by verdigris (or more properly, I suppose, oleate of copper) which had formed in a large ball on the pin. ‘This seems to be caused by some acid in the body in combination with the grease, and cannot form if the grease is removed. In an insect where this has begun to form the gasoline will stop all further trouble by removing the grease, and the oxide will be reduced to a dry powder which can be easily dislodged with a setting needle. If abdomens are removed I prefer a solution of white shellac in alcohol for cementing them on again if the color is light, but if dark, I make a cement by mixing a little lampblack with the shellac. On a black body this can scarcely be seen. For repairing wings I prefer gum tragacanth, to which is added a little carbolic acid or oil of clove to prevent mould. 246 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 The Denton Bro’s., of Wellesley, Mass., who handle large numbers of lepidoptera every season and who have almost everything sent them in papers, tell me that they put every- thing, regardless of whether greasy or not, into gasoline, papers and all, and leave for two weeks, then take out and spread to dry without removing from papers. In this way they claim the grease is all drawn out of the insects by the paper, and when dry they are as fluffy and fresh looking as though never wet. If taken from the papers they say that they will not look as well as though dried in the envelopes. Incidentally this treatment also kills any insect pests that may be among them. Concerning the tendency of specimens which nee been dried out of shape and relaxed to warp, I think that they are always more or less in danger of eventually returning at least in some degree to their first shape if exposed to dampness, but I think the danger is very much lessened by thoroughly damping in the first place. They should be left in the damping box until well relaxed even if it takes a week. If plenty of naptha- line flakes are scattered over the surface of the sand they will not mould for many days if ever. ‘This is better than carbolic or anything else that I know of. The only way to be sure of keeping any specimens absolutely flat is to put them up in the Denton tablets, but this is rather expensive. Sixth Addition to the List of Dragonflies (Odonata) of Manchester, Kennebec County, Maine. By Miss MATTIE WADSWORTH. (See Ent. News, vol. i, pp. 36, 55; vol. ii, p. 11; vol. iii, p. 8; vol. v, 132; vol. ix, p. r11). 44. Nannothemis bella Uhl. 1899, June 26, one 6 on marsh. 17a. Gomphus abbreviatus Hag. 1898, June g, one teneral ¢ in road. 1901, June 10, two imperfect $ & and one @, on the shore of Lake Cobbosseecontee, near twilight. A strong wind from the west all day had evidently prevented a proper development — of these specimens for they did not improve after capture. Oct., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 247 4a. Ischnura kellicotti Williamson. 1900, July 2, one 3, three orange ? @ on margin of Round Pond. Identified by Philip P. Calvert, Ph. D., who informs me that this species has not before this been found in Maine ; although he has taken it on Block Island, off the Rhode Island - coast. On the day I found this species I saw many,other orange ? 9 on the lily pads and nearly all out of reach. The one % was with an orange ? when taken. ‘The place, Round _ Pond, was an ideal one for dragonflies. On June 20, 1901, I saw a Cordulegaster maculatus oviposit- ing by forcibly striking the water with the tip of her abdomen. I did not find one of the eggs, and the ? escaped after being in the net. <> > A List of Insects Taken in the Adirondack Mountains, New York.—I. By ALEX. MACGILLIVRAY AND C. O. HouGuTon. As is well known to most of the systematic entomologists of the country but little collecting has been done in the Adirondack Mountains, although the White Mountains of New Hampshire, an adjoining State, have received a good deal of attention from various well-known collectors. As long ago as 1878 Dr. Lintner* remarked upon this fact, and after referring to some of the work done in the White Mountains says: ‘‘ Meanwhile, the extensive Adirondack region with its numerous lofty mountain peaks, its deep gorges, its hundreds of lakes—perhaps second only to the White Mountains in point of interest to the entomologist of any locality in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains—has been permitted each year to bury within itself its entire ento- mological wealth. Previous to the collection noticed in this paper, scarce an insect had been drawn from it. At the present, nothing has been reported of its mountain insect fauna. Many new species are doubtless to be discovered there, and the first comparison of its fauna with that of other elevated and more northern regions is yet to be made. It is not impos- ~ * List of Lepidoptera collected in the Adirondack region of New York. Entomological Contributions, No. iv, 1878, pp. 141-154. 248 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 sible (although our Eastern friends will not admit the possibil- ity) that the naked summit of Mt. Marcy may yield to earnest search another locality for that very interesting butterfly of so restricted range, Chzonobas semidea, while aspirations less lofty would in all probability be rewarded by the addition of Ar- gynnis montinus to our State fauna. ‘It is sincerely to be hoped that, from the growing interest manifested in entomology, the numerous accessions to the number of its students, the facility afforded by recent publi- cations and in several extensive classified collections—the re- proach resting on the entomologists of New York may be speedily removed. And while the thorough exploration of any locality can scarcely fail of bringing to light much new material, the ambitious student may have for his incentive the assurance that in the Adirondack region, and especially among the Adirondack Mountains proper, there is open to him an unexplored field where faithful search will assuredly yield him a most abundant return.”’ 3 Although nearly a quarter of a century has elapsed since the above was written, practically nothing seems to have been done whereby our knowledge of the insect fauna of this interesting and extensive field has been increased; in fact, the list of Lepidoptera above referred to is the only published list of the insects of this region that we are acquainted with ; and this is apology for offering this very incomplete list of insects that were taken during a ten days’ outing in June, 1901. Our col- lecting was done in the vicinity of Axton, N. Y., and chiefly between June 16th and 23d, although a few insects were taken previous to this by one of the party who arrived on June 12th. Axton is the field headquarters of the College of Forestry of Cornell University, and is situated, approximately, in the center of the 30,000 acre tract that has here been set apart for experi- mental forestry. The place, which is a mere hamlet, consisting of little save a hotel and the few buildings belonging to the Col- lege of Forestry, is located near the northern border of ‘Town- ship 26, Franklin County. ‘The elevation is about 1600 feet. The Racquette river, which is joined a short distance to the southeast by Stony creek, flows past the place, but the nearest . , a a d Oct., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 249 body of water of importance is Saranac lake about two miles to the north. The land in the vicinity has been lumbered over, and no virgin forest of importance is. to be found nearer than Stony Mountain about one and a half miles to the west. A considerable tract about the buildings has been wholly cleared up and the land is tilled; this is considerably higher than the surrounding land, a part of which is a sphagnum swamp. Our collecting was done principally along the roads through the woods and fields, beside the water-courses and the more open sections covered chiefly by bushes, weeds and small trees. Practically no collecting was done in the thick woods, save along the roads and pathways. ‘The trees most abundant are the maple, birch and beech of the hard woods; a few pine, poplar, cherry, ash, etc., are also to be found. No night collecting was undertaken, which accounts, in part, for the very small number of moths listed. Some sweeping was done, and a large proportion of the smaller insects taken, especially Hymenoptera and Coleoptera, was secured in this way. COLEOPTERA.* CICINDELIDE. Pterostichus lucublandus Say. Cicindela longilabris Say. 2 caudicalis Say. ss purpurea O/iv, luctuosus De7. “vulgaris Say. mutus Say. “ repanda De/. erythropus Dey. Amara avida Say. CARABID/Z, ‘** apricarius Pays. Cychrus viduus De/. ** angustata Say.t Calosoma calidum ad. ** impuncticollis Say. Bembidium variegatum Say. ** chalcea De7. ey quadrimaculatum Zinn. | Calathus impunctatus Say. " graciliforme Hayw. Platynus placidus Say. Tachys nanus Gy@J. Platynus sp. _* We are indebted to Mr. Charles Liebeck for the determination of most of the species embraced in this list ; the remainder were determined by C. O. Houghton. } This species was taken in considerable numbers by sweeping ; we commonly find it on grass stalks, often near the top, on low ground. 250 Lebia tricolor Say. ‘* frigida Chd. Chlzenius sericeus Fors. ey pennsylvanicus Say. es tomentosus Say. Agonoderus pallipes fad. Harpalus viridjeneus Beauv. ‘« pleuriticus Kirby. ii herbivagus Say. iy laticeps Lee. Stenolophus conjunctus Say. ef ochropezus Say. Bradycellus rupestris Say. Anisodactylus rusticus Say. te interpunctatus Azrdy. oy baltimorensis Say. GYRINID/. Gyrinus borealis Aude. Dineutes hornii Robs. HYDROPHILIDE. Cymbiodyta lacustris Lec. Sphzeridium scarabeoides Linn. Cercyon hemorrhoidalis? Fad. SILPHIDE. Silpha lapponica /7sz. Choleva terminans Lec. Anisotoma assimilis Zec. Liodes discolor Melsh. Agathidium exiguum MVe/sh. PSELAPHIDA® Two specimens not determined. STAPHYLINIDE. Homalota sp. Listotrophus cingulatus Grav. Philonthus zneus Yossi. Xantholinus cephalus Say, Lathrobium confluens ? ff collare Er, Paederus littorarius Grav, Tachyporus jocosus Say. 4 chrysomelinus Linn. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 Erchomus ventriculus Say. Boletobius cincticollis Say. Anthobium convexum Fauv. Two undetermined Aleocharids. PHALACRID#. Phalacrus politus Medsh. fe pumilio Zee. Olibrus ergoti. CORYLAPHYD. Orthoperus scutellaris? Lec. COCCINELLID. Hippodamia parenthesis Say. Coccinella trifasciata Linn. Adalia frigida Sch. Harmonia picta Rand. Hyperaspis bigeminata Rand. Scymnus tenebrosus Ju/s, CUCUJIDA. -Leemophlzus convexulus Lec. CRYPTOPHAGID. Cryptophagus sp. Atomaria ochracea Zimm., - ephippiata Zimm. DERMESTID/E. Byturus unicolor Say. Dermestes lardarius Linn. HISTERID/. Hister planipes Lec. ** lecontei Mars. Saprinus distinguendus J/ars. NITIDULIDAE. Epurzea avara Rand, ‘* “labilis Zr, Nitidula bipustulata Zinn, “ rufipes Linn, Omosita colon Linn. Ips fasciatus O/iv. a " var, Oliv, Oct., ’02] LATRIDIHD. Corticaria distinguenda. BYRRHID. Cytilus sericeus Fors?. ‘* trivittatus J7Ze/sh. DASCYLLIDE. Cyphon obscurus Gueér. ELATERID/. Adelocera brevicornis Lec. Cardiophorus gagates Zr. Cryptohypnus abbreviatus Say. Elater pedalis Germ. ‘« — mixtus A/ds¢. “ pullus Germ. ‘<"~ soccer, Lec. ‘« nigricans Germ. ‘* — rubricus Say. — Agriotes stabilis Lec. ‘« ~~ fucosus Lec. ‘« limosus Lec. Dolopius lateralis Zsch. Limonius pectoralis Lec. Campylus denticornis A7rdy. Athous rufifrons Rand. Corymbites spinosus Lec. is appressus Rand.* nov. sp. THROSCID. Throscus constrictor Say. * chevrolati Pony. BUPRESTID. Calcophora fortis Lec. Dicerca divaricata Say. ** tenebrosa Azrby. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Agrilus anxius Gory. “ egenus Gory. LAMPYRID, Celetes basalis Lec. Czenia dimidiata 7a. Pyropyga fenestralis Ae/sh. Pyractomena borealis Rand. Podabrus diadema Fad. se modestus Say. Telephorus fraxini Say. at carolinus Fad. Le rotundicollis Say. ‘ bilineatus Say. ce sp. Malthodes sp. MALACHID. Collops vittatus Say. Attalus nigrellus Zec. Thanasimus dubius /aé. Hydnocera difficilis Lec, Necrobia violaceus Zinn. PTINIDZ. Ptinus brunneus Dw/Z. Dinoderus porcatus Lec. LUCANIDE. Platycerus depressus Zec. SCARABAZID. Onthophagus hecate Panz. Aphodius fossor Zinn. bs ruricola Jelsh. Dichelonycha elongata Fad.+ Lachnosterna dubia Smith. Trichius affinis Gory. prodromus Brahm. 251 * In a note appended to the list of names returned Mr. Liebeck says : ty ‘* Corymbites appressus was described from Lake Superior, and I have Ue seen a number from Duluth, Minn., and these are the only specimens I know of ; it is considered quite rare.”’ + This species was very abundant on hazel nut bushes (Cory/us). Many pairs were taken together. a 252 CERAMYCID. Asemum meestum //a/d. Tetropium cinnamopterum A7rby. Phymatodes dimidiatus Kirby. Callidium antennatum Wewm. Pachyta monticola Rand. Acmzops pratensis Latch. Leptura capitata Newm. ‘* chrysocoma Airby.* ‘« mutabilis Mewm. Monohammus scutellatus Say. as oregonensis Lec. CHRYSOMELID. Donacia pusilla Say. Orsodacna childreni Airéy. of me ** var. hepatica Say. < “« “ trivittata Lec. ** tibialis A7zrby. Pachybrachys infaustus ? Ha/d. Adoxus vitis Zinn. Typophorus canellus var. quadris guttata Lec. Typophorus canellus var. quadri- notata Say. Typophorus canellus var. gilvipes Florn. ‘ Graphops pubescens M/e/sh. Doryphora 1o-lineata Say. Chrysomela philadelphica Zinn.t om bigsbyana Azrby. “ce se ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 Lina tremula Faéd.t Gonioctena pallida Linn. Diabrotica 12-punctata O/iv. Galerucella decora Say. és cavicollis Lec. (Edionychis quercata Fad. 4 subvittata Horn. Disonycha limbicollis Lec. - quinquevittata Say. o pennsylvanica //7. Haltica ignita 7/7. ** evicta Lec. Crepidodera helxines Tina: Epitrix cucumeris Harr. Microrhopala excavata Oliv. TENEBRIONID. Phellopsis obcordata Airby. Upis ceramboides Zinn. Boletotherus bifurcus Fad. CISTELID/E. Isomira quadristriata Coup. LAGRIIDZE. Arthromacra zenea Say.? MELANDRYID. Melandrya striata Say. Xylita laevigata Hedlw. CEDEMERIDE. Asclera puncticollis Say. * Mr. Liebeck says of this species : ‘‘ Leptura chrysocoma is a common species in the western States, but yours is the first I have seen from the East.’’ In a collection of beetles recently purchased by Cornell University of Mr. R. J. Crew there is a single specimen of this species labeled Toronto, Ont. t A good series of this species was taken, all of them on dogivalal bushes (Cornus) chiefly along water courses ; several pairs were secured, t This was one of the most common Chrysomelids seen about Axton, and a large series was secured: they were found almost wholly upon poplar, Populus tremuloides, doubtiess. 2 This species was found in large numbers on Cory/us associated with Dichelonycha elongata: scores of specimens were seen, a c a . Oct., '02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 253 CEPHALOID Ez. CURCULIONIDE. Cephaloon lepturides Vewm. Apion walshii Sith. Phytonomus nigrirostris Fad. MORDELLID&. Macrops sparsus Say. Anaspis flavipennis /Za/d. “humilis Gy/Z. Mordella scutellaris Fad. Hylobius confusus Kirby. Mordellistena comata var. cervicalis | Anthonomus signatus Say. Lec. “ __ corvulus Lec. Mordellistena aspersa Me/sh. Piazorhinus scutellaris Say. - pustulata Me/sh. Gymnetron teter Fad. ANTHICID. Tyloderma zreum Say. Cceliodes nebulosis Lec. Ceutorhynchus decipiens Lec. Rhinoncus pyrrhopus Zee. PYROCHROIDE. Promecatarsus ? sp. Schizotus cervicalis Newm. Dendroides bicolor Newm. SCOLS EID A te concolor Newm.* Corphyra lugubris Say. Notoxus anchora Hen/z. Pityophthorus materiarius itch. a sparsus Lec. MELOID. Xyleborus czlatus Zich. Mele angusticollis Say. Polygraphus rufipennis A7réy. OTIORHYNCHID. ANTHRIBID. Hormorus undulatus Uhder. Cratoparis lunatus /aé. * Thirty-five males of this species were taken as they were flying about over a patch of raspberry bushes, at the edge of the woods, just at dusk : only one female was secured. > Larva vice Nymph. By O. W. OxKsTLunp. There are three distinct periods or stages in the life-history of an insect, the egg, the larva and the imago. In the first embryonic development takes place; the second is the period of growth, while the third may be said to be the period of reproduction and distribution of species. In primitive insects, before wings had yet been acquired as organs of locomotion, there probably was but slight difference, if any, between the larva and the imago. But with the development of wings as organs of locomotion in the adult, the separation of the imago as a d®tinct stage was gradually brought about. At first this difference may have been comparatively slight, as them ode of 254 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 life of both was probably much the same; but with metamor- phosis once established the possibility of a still greater differ- ence was present, in that the imago might adapt itself to a different mode of life from that of the larva. This we find has taken place to a marked extent in all the higher orders of insects. - With the establishing of metamorphosis a new factor was introduced in the larval period besides that of growth, viz. that change preparatory to metamorphosis. This change becomes apparent externally in the presence of wing-pads. In primitive insects, with wing-metamorphosis once estab- lished, this change, appearing early in the larva, took place pari passu with that of growth, as is still the case in most of the generalized orders of insects. On the other hand, in all of the more specialized orders we find the tendency to seperate metamorphic changes from that of growth, which becomes especially marked in those orders where metamorposis implies not only a change of wing-pads into wings, but also those of mouth-parts, internal organs, etc. This leads to the formation of a fourth stage in such insects—the pupa stage, which may be defined as the resting stage during which most of the meta- morphic changes take place leading to the imago. This isa secondary separation of the larval period, like that of the imago, by which the period of growth is still more shortened, and the metamorphic changes are concentrated to form a dis- tinct period. An intermediate condition is found in a number of insects in which the tendency to such a separation or change from that of growth becomes apparent without being fully realized. In these the wing-pads, with other metamorphic structures, first become apparent as external organs with the penultimate ecdysis, ‘To these the term nymph or active pupa was first applied. But as the mode of life of this so-called nymph is usually the same as that of the larva, growth being carried on without interruption, it can scarcely be considered to form a distinct stage, but should rather be looked upon as an incipi- ent or primitive pupa-stage not yet separated off from the larva, The extension of the term nymph to the whole larval - wa ‘ 4 Oct., ’02]} ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 255 period of such insects, as has become the fashion of late even by our best writers, is still less to be commended, and will not tend to make the matter clearer to the beginner. The presence of wing-pads and other metamorphic structures does not alter the more primitive and fundamental characters of this period as being one of growth—a true larval period characteristic of all insects. <20> On the Progress in the Description of the Coccidae. By Gro. B. Kinc, Lawrence, Mass. Prior to 1868 when Dr. Signoret began his great work ** Rssai sur les Cochenilles’’ (published in the Annales de la Societe Entomologique de France) practically all the Coccidze described up to that time were studied only superficially, no attention being paid to the anatomy of these insects, and even since his time several authors have only given us the external characters of their species. It is therefore often with great diffi- culty that the species so described can be recognized again when found ; indeed were it not for the types of some of these which have been carefully preserved and from which compari- sons can be made, many now recognized, would have been known by other names, and justly so too, so far as the descrip- tions go. To appreciate what I have alluded to, one has only to con- sult Prof. Cockerell’s note on his Bibliographical investigation among the earlier works treating of Coccidz. Such investi- gations prove of great value, when published, to a student receiving Coccidze for identification from European countries, which are decidedly mixed and little known at present. Recently much interest has been shown in Germany by Dr. L. Reh and in Switzerland by Dr. J. Hofer who are investiga- ting and collecting the scale insects native to their countries, together with those found on plants coming into their ports from other countries. Some of the earlier described species have been found by them, viz., Pulvinaria vitis I,. 1758, Eulecanium coryli 1,. 1758, vin? Bouche 1851, persice Fabr. 1766, and Kermes quercus 1,. 1758. In the original descriptions of all 256 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 these, there is very little to assist one to recognize the species. We may take Aermes qguercus as a fair example. Geoffroy seems to give the best description, and in fact all which aided me in the identification of the insect (which was sent to me by Dr. Reh) ; it reads something like this : ‘« Chermes quercus reniformis. 1,e Kermes reniforme de Chene (the venifarm Kermes of the oak) ; as to its form it differs from that of all the others, BpErOnee ae the form of a kidney and having a brown color.’ The above could be well said to have been the first eR in the description of the Coccidee. The second periodcommenced — with Signoret who paid considerable attention to structural characters, viewed by transmitted light by the use of a com- pound microscope, and gave measurements of antennal joints. and other structural characters. The measurements however were only approximate, that is, he measured as it appeared to be to his eye, viewed through the field of the microscope. A number of authors since and some at the present time, I am sorry to say, use the same method. It is not at all accurate as will be seen below. Several lengthy descriptions have been made using a multiplicity of words, and with very little reference to the structural characters which are specific in the species un- der consideration, thus making the description valueless. Some give in detail the changes which take place in the life circle of the insect and omit often the characters present in the adult stage, too much attention being given to the young forms, giving shape, color and size to the adult female only. The third (and present) period seems to have begun in 1897 when the use of the micromillimeter was brought into service more extensively. Prof. J. D. Tinsley was the first to meas- ure the legs and antennz systematically, but some European authors have sometimes given measurements in ». Prof. Theo. D. A. Cockerell was the first to introduce the ‘* For- mula’’ of the measurements of the antennz in 1895; it is con- structed by enumerating the joints in the order of their lengths, beginning with the longest, and bracketing together those of equal length. He was the first to plot out ‘‘curves’’ for the — antennae which is a rapid method for comparing data. = 4 sf if. at ee ee ee eS ee Soe oan Oct., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 257 To illustrate the difference in measuring with the eye and with the micromillimeter, we will take for an example /u/e canium persice, a species little understood. The antennze when viewed by transmitted light and measured by the obser- ver’s eye, joints one and two appear to be equal ; three is about as long as one and two together, but when measured with a micromillimeter scale they are very different, thus joint (1) 52, (2) 40, (3) 48 long, the width of joints (1) 64, (2) 48, (3) 36. ‘The eye seems to be deceived by the broad first joint, joint three is very much thinner and hence seems to the eye to be much longer than one. Again take the common mealy bug (so called) of our green- house Dactylopius citri. Prof. Comstock described the antennze and says joint 8 is longest, twice as long as 3, 2 and 7 equal, 5 and 6 equal, and 4 is shortest. I have tried my eye with the following results: 8 and 3 longest ; 3 distinctly shorter than 8; 1 and 2 next longest and about equal, 5 a little longer than 4, 6 and 7 shortest and equal. A careful measurement with a micromillimeter gives the fol- lowing results: joints 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: 96, 88, 96, 68, 8o, 81, 44, I04. The formula of Comstock’s measurements with the eye 8 3 (27) (56) 4 omitting joint 1 ; of those by myself with the eye 8 3 (12) 54 (67) and with the micromillimeter 8 (1 3) 2654, 7. This I believe is the first time that the true measurements of the antennal joints of Dactylopius citri have been given. It should be said, however, in the study of Coccidz that meas- urements in » should be made after the insect has been boiled in caustic potash and washed with cold water, also again after being hardened with alcohol and finally after being mounted in balsam. Distinct differences will be found to exist in the three stages, both in the length and width of the antennal joints. There are some genera of Coccidz in which the specific charac- ters are only found in the young larve. Kermes is an example, but I venture to say that all our Aermes can be cor- rectly determined from the characters found ta exist in the adult female scale alone ; but in the Lecanium and Pulvinaria so far as I can now see, there is very little in the young larvze to 258 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 assist in the identification of aspecies. It has been suggested to me in a letter from Mr. H. Maxwell Lefroy of the Imperial Department of Agriculture, Barbadoes, West Indies, that dis- tinctive characters and such as are found to be more constant by him in the identification of the genus Lecanzum are found in. the anal region and anal plates of that genus. I cannot as yet find any assistance to aid me in relying upon the shape, size and color of the plates together with the spines and spine-like hairs of that region. Whether or not these characters may be found to be specific I cannot say or whether new characters will be found ; but this much can be said, closely related species - can be separated very readily by the method now in vogue. Finally it is not necessary to give a lengthy description, if a species is well described superficially and the insect properly mounted and the characters then seen by transmitted light are described and measured with a micromillimeter scale carefully ; there is no reason why the species so described cannot be identified. An INCIDENT OF ProF. SNYDER’s TRIP IN CoLORADO.—While camp- ing at Turkey Creek, above Webster, Colo., we were forced to visit the town several times to get mail and provisions. On one of these occa- sions we had a conversation with the Postmaster that is well worth rela- ting to entomologists. Prof. Snyder had been speaking of the manner in which insects were preserved for eastern collections and the great demand there was for rare western butterflies. From bugs the talk drifted into birds and bird collectors. ‘‘ By the way, Mr. Snyder,’’ remarked the Postmaster, ‘‘ there’s one bird that the eastern fellows never seems to get here. It’s a kind of hummin’ bird, but it ain’t like most hummin’ birds. Instead of having feathers it has kind o’ soft powder on it, and its bill rolls up in a round thing like a watch spring, under its chin. I killed one once to see what it looked like—that’s the only one ever I saw caught.” ; . Prof. Snyder tipped me a wink when the narrator’s face was turned, and then kept a straight countenance. ‘ Yes, it was strange that the Rocky Mountain humming bird was so hard to catch.”’ We laughed to ourselves when the Postmaster was not in sight. We both understood the man well enough to know that it was not wise to tell him he had made a mistake. Whenever we saw a Sphinx after that, one or the other of us was sure to say, ‘there goes a Rocky Mountain humming bird,’’—J. Comstock, ENTOMOLOGICAL N EWS. [The Conductors of ENTOMOLOGICAL News solicit and will thankfully receive items of news likely to interest its readers from any source. The author’s name will be given in each case, for the information of cataloguers and bibliographers.] To Contributors.—All contributions will be considered and passed upon at our earliest convenience, and, as far as may be, will be published according to date of recep- tion. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEws has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumfer- ence, as to make it necessary to put ‘‘ copy’ into the hands of the printer, for each num- ber, three weeks before date of issue. This should be remembered in sending special or important matter for a certain issue. Twenty-five ‘‘ extras,’ without change in form, will be given free, when they are wanted ; and this should be so stated on the MS,, along with the number desired. The receipt of all papers will be acknowledged.—Ep. PHICADELPHIA, PA., OCTOBER, 1902. — SS At this season of the year we learn what our subscribers and friends have been doing through the Summer. Weare especi- ally interested in those who have made collecting trips, and we are curious to learn of their-success or failure. Also at this time of year insects begin to come in for determination and we look forward to seeing new or rare species. ‘There is as much pleasure in field work as there is in hunting with a gun and _the added pleasure of knowing we do not destroy or wound animals which suffer pain. ‘There is even a spice of danger in collecting insects at high altitudes, and in some cases the chase may be as keen as that after a deer or antelope. The late Mr. J. H. Leech says ‘‘ The most sporting butter- fly is Parnassius charltonius. Tis first acquaintance with the — species was in 1887 in the N. W. Himalayas, at an altitude of 18,000 feet among the glaciers on the Skoro la Pass of Baltis- tan. At that time the species was very rare in collections, and on first observing it the author and Mr. de Nicéville, who accompanied him, determined at once to procure a good series at any price. ‘The ground was very badly adapted for forming a camp, but after a little searching a more or less level spot was found on which the coolies were set to work digging away the mountain side, and by evening the little 8 foot tents were pitched. In the meantime two or three specimens, not in the 259 260 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 best condition, had been captured. /P. charltonius has a power- ful flight soaring well ow¢ of reach and not often settling excepting on precipitous rocks. As any rapid progress was impossible at such an elevation, owing not only to the rarefied atmosphere, but also to the precipitous nature of the locality. frequented by the butterfly, where a slip would have proved fatal, the object in view appeared almost unattainable. The following day, however, by carefully observing the flight of of the insects it was discovered how they were to be circum- vented. The day was bright and the sun very powerful, but at short intervals squalls of snow and hail occurred ; these squalls were not at all appreciated by the butterflies, which promptly sought refuge in the shelter of the rocks. By mark- ing them down at the commencement of a storm they could be successfully stalked if in an accessible position and brought to net. In this manner a nice long series was procured in the next day or two.’’ We will be pleased to have collecting experiences for publication in the NEws. or Entomological Literature. COMPILED BY H. L. VIERECK AND J. A. G. REHN. Under the above head it is intended to note papers received at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia pertaining to the Entomology of the Americas (North and South). Articles irrelevant to American entomology, unless monographs, will not be noted. Contributions to the anatomy, physiology and embryology of insects, however, whether relating to American or exotic species, will be recorded. The numbersin heavy- faced type refer to the journals, as numbered in the following list, in which the papers are published ; * denotes that the paper in question contains descriptious of new North American forms. The titles of all papers will be quoted in the original and not translated. 1. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 4, Canadian Entomologist, London, Ontario.—5. Psyche, Cambridge, Mass.—7. United States Department of Agriculture, Division of Ento- mology, Washington, D. C.—44. Verhandlungen der K. K, Zoologische Botanische Gesellschaft, Wien.—45. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitsch- rift, Berlin. —55. Le Naturaliste, Paris.—64, Annalen der K. K. Natur- historischen Hof Museum, Wien.—68. Science, New York,—159. Allge- meine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neudamm.—160. New Jersey Agricul- tural Experiment Station, New Brunswick. GENERAL ENTOMOLOGY.—Burman, W. A. Entomological Notes. The Ottawa Naturalist, xvi, No. 5, p. 109.—Holmgren, N. Ueber die Morpholo- gische Bedeutung des Chitins bei den Insecten, Anatomischer Anzeiger, _ ee Oct., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 261 Jena, xxi, Bd., No. 14, p. 373.—Lyman, H. H. What is a Genus? 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 187.—Smith, J.B. Report of the Entomological Department, for the year rgor, 160, 1902.—Report of the Entomological Department of the New Jersey Agricultural College Experimental Station, Trenton, 1902. ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY.— Banks, N. Principal Insects liable to be distributed on Nursery Stock, 7, Bull. 34 (n. s.).—Chittenden, F. H. Some Insects injurious to Vegetable Crops, 7, Bull. No. 33 (n. s.).—Felt, E. P. Insects injurious to maple trees. Extract from the Fourth Ann. Rep. of the Com. of Fisheries, Game and Forests of the State of New York. In- sects Injurious to Forest Trees, 1898 —Garcia, F. Spraying Orchards for the Codling Moth. N. M. College of Agric. and Mechanic Arts, Mesilla Park, N. M., Bull. No. 41, 1902.—Howard, L.0. Hydrocyanic Acid against Household Insects, 7, Circ. No. 46 (second series).—Lounsbury, C. P. Lime-Sulphur-Salt Wash for Scale Insects. Agricultural Journal, Cape Town, No. 9, June 19, 1902; Cyanide Gas Remedy for Scale Insects. Cape of Good Hope Dept. of Agric. No. 11, 1901, Cape Town, January, 1902.—Sanderson, E. D. Three Orchard Pests. Bull. 53, Del. College Agric. Expt. Sta., 1902.—Some Destructive Caterpillars. Bull. 56, Del. College Expt. Sta., 1902,—Sheldon; J. L. Preliminary studies on the rusts of the asparagus and the carnation: Parasitism of Darluca, 68 (n. s.), vol. xvi, No. 397, p. 232.—Smith, J. B. The Salt-Marsh Mosquito, Culex sollicitans, W\k., 160, Special Bull., July, 1902.—The Salt-Marsh Mos- quito, Culex sollicitans, W\k., 68 (n. s.), vol. xv, No. 4or, p. 391. ARACHNIDA.—E. Simon. Descriptions d’ Arachnides nouveau de la famille des Salticide. Ann. Soc. Ent. de Belgique, Brussels, Tome Quarante sixieme, vii, p. 363, 1902.—Thon, K. Ueber eine neue Parasit- ische Atax-Art aus Texas, 64, Bd., xvi, Nos. 1-2, p. 31, 1901. MYRIOPODA.—Chamberlin, R. V. A genus and three new species of Chilopods,* 1, liv, 1902, pt. I, pp. 39-43. —Mariatt, C.L. The House Cen- tipede, 7, Circ. No. 48 (n. s.). THYSANURA.—Marlatt, C.L. The Silver Fish, 7, Circ. No. 49 (second series). ORTHOPTERA.—Krauss, H. A. Die Namen der Altesten Dermapteren (Orthopteren) Gattungen und ihre Verwendung fiir Familien und Unter familien Benennungen auf Grund der jetzigen Nomenclaturregeln. Zool- ogisher Anzeiger, xxv, Jena, pp. 530-543.—Marlatt, C.L. Cockroaches, 7, Circ. No. 51 (second series).—Morse, A. P. Dichopeta/a brevicauda. A correction, 5, ix, No. 316, p. 380. HEMIPTERA.—Ehrhorn, E. M. A New Coccid from California at a very high altitude,* 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 193-—King, G. B. The Maple Cottony Phenacoccus,* 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 211.—Melichar, L. Monographie der Acanaloniiden und Flatiden (Homoptera), I Theil.,* 64, Bd., xvi, Nos. 3- 4, p. 178, 1901.—Pettit, R. H. The Egg of the Water Scorpion ( Ranatra fusca), 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 212.—Smith, J.B. The Rose Scale, 160, Bull. 159, 1902.—Smith, J. B. The Rose Scale, Diaspis rose, Bouché, 160, 262 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 Bull. 159, June 13, 1902.—Spaeth, F. Beschreibung neuer Cassididen nebst synonomischen Bemerkungen (S. American), 44, Jahrg., rgor, Bd., li, p. 333-. - NEUROPTERA.— Anthony, M. H. The Metamorphosis of Sisyra. Ameri- can Naturalist, Cambridge, xxxvi, pp. 615-631.— Needham, J. G. A prob- able new type of Hypermetamorphosis, 5, vol. ix, No. 316, p. 375. ISOPTERA.— Marlatt, C. L. The White Ant, 7, Circ. No. 50 (n. s.).— Silvestri, F. Ergebnisse biologischer Studien an siidamerikanischen Termiten, 159, No. 16, Bd. 7, p. 289, 1902.—Ergebnisse biologischer Stu- dien an siidamerikanischen Termiten (Fortsg.), 159, Bd. 7, Nos. 14-15, p. 257, 1902.—Tutt, J. W. Migration and dispersal of insects. Social Insects, Hymenoptera, Termites. The Entomologists’ Record, London, vol. xiv, No. 8, p. 207, 1902. LEPIDOPTERA.—Beutenmiuller, Wm. The Butterflies of the Vicinity of | New York City. Supp. to American Museum Journal, vol. ii, No. 5, May, 1902.—Dyar, H.G. Life histories of North American Geometridae, xxxiv, 5, vol ix, No. 316, p. 383.—Life histories of North American Geo- metridz, xxxv, 5, vol. ix, p. 396, 1902.—Kunze, R. E. Larva of Datana from Arizona identified, 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 216.—Osburn, W. Butterflies and Moths. Univ. of Cincinnati, Bull. No. 14.—Seudder, 8. H. Group characteristics of some North American Butterflies, ii, 5, ix, p. 381.— Group characteristics of some North American Butterflies, iii, 5, ix, 394.— Slingerland, M. V._ Trap Lanterns or ‘‘Moth Catchers.’’ Cornell Univ. Agric. Exp. Sta., Bull. 202, Ithaca. DIPTERA.—Coquillett, D. W. New Cycloraphous Diptera from Mexico and New Mexico, 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 195.—Vaney, €. Contributions a l’etude des larves et des Metamorphoses des Dipteres. Annales de L’ Universite de Lyon, Nouvelle series, Sciences Medecine-Fascicule 9, Paris, Lyon. COLEOPTERA.—Appelbeck, V. Drei neue Holenkdfer aus Bosnien. 44, Jahrg., rgor, li, Bd. p- 14.—Blaisdell, F.E. The Frons in Bembidium, with descriptions of new species, 1, liv, pt. 1, pp. 70-79.—Born, P. Ueber die Ursachen der Varietaten-und Rassen-bildung bei den Caraben, __In- sekten Borse, Leipsig, 19 Jhg. No. 3, p. 243.—Brauns, H. Cossyphodites Brauns, nov. gen. Cossyphodidarum Wasm. (Africa), 64, Bd. xvi, No. 1-2. p. 91.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Records of the Habits of New Mexican Cole- optera, 5, ix, p. 378.—Harris, E. D. Notes on Cicindelidz in North Caro- lina, 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 217.—Laloy, L. Mceurs des Coleopteres Copro- phages spécialement de la Plata, 55 (2), 24 ann., pp. 166-171.— Muller, J. Beitrag zur Kenntniss der Holensilphiden, 44, Jahrg rgo01, Bd, li, p. 15.— Otokar, K. Studien iiber das Labium der Coleoptera, Tafelu, Fig. Jena- ische Zeitschrift f. Naturwissenschaft, 36 Bd., p. 207, 1892.—Ouellet, C. J. Liste des Coleopteres les plus remarquables de la Province de Quebec, Le Naturaliste Canadien, Chicoutimi, xxix, No 70, p. 103.—Pic, M. De- scription de Coléoptéres Nouveaux. Bruchids de |’Amerique Méridio- nate, 55 (2), 24 ann., p. 172.—Sanderson, E. D, Notes upon the structure Oct., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 263 and classification of Chrysomelid larva. Proc. Ent. Soc. Washington, vol. v, No. 1, p. 21.—Sehroder, L. Entwicklungsgeschtliche und anato- mische Studien tiber das mannliche genitalorgan einiger Scolytiden. Ar- chiv. fur Naturgeschichte, Berlin, 68 Jhg., 1 Bd., p. 79, 1902.—Schwarz, 0. Neue Elateriden aus Siid-Amerika, besonders aus Peru, 45, Jahg., 1902, Hft. 1, p. 129.—Dodecacius n. g. Elateridarum aus Peru, 45, Jahg., 1902, Hft. 1, p. 153.—Ulke, H. List of the Beetles of the District of Columbia. Proc. United States National Museum, Washington, vol. xxv, p. 1.— Weise, J. Coccinelliden aus Sudamerika, iii, 45, Jahg. 1902, Hft. 1, p. 161. HYMENOPTERA. —Ashmead, W. H. Classification of the Fossorial, Pre- daceous and Parasitic Wasps,* 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 202.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Hymenoptera of Southern California, i.* Bull. Southern Calif. Acad. Sciences, vol, i, No. 6, p. 70, 1g9022—.A New Saw fly of genus Xyela,* 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 194.—Du Buysson, R. Sur quelques Chrysidides du Museé de Vienne, * 64, Bd., xvi., Nos. 1-2, p. 97, 1901.—Friese, H. Monographie Bienengattung Cenéris (s. lat.), 64, Bd , xv, Nos. 3-4, p. 237, 1900.—Hand- lirsch, A. Vier neue Arten der Hymenopteren Gattung Goryfes (S. Am.), 44, Jahrg rgor, Bd. li, p. 351.—Pearsall, R. F. Life history of Zyda . Sasciata, Fam, Tenthredinidz, 4, xxxiv, No. 8, p. 214.—Perez, T. De S. Osservazioni biologiche sopra un Braconide aquatico, Giardinaia urina- tor, e descrizione di altri Imenotteri nuovi. Zoologische Jahr bucher Abth f. Syst. Biol. der Thiere, Jena, Bd. 15, p. 625, Hft. 6.—Robert- son, ©. Synopsis of Andreninze.* Transactions Amer. Ent. Soc., Phila., xxviii, p, 187.—Tutt, J. W. Migration and dispersal of insects. Social Insects, Hymenoptera, Termites. The Entomologists’ Record, London, xiv, No. 8, p. 207.—Wassmann, E. Neues iiber die zusammengesetzten Nesten und gemischten Kolonien der Ameisen, 159, Bd. 7, Nos. 14, 15, p. 260.—Neues liber die zusammengesetzten Nester und gemischten Kolo- nien der Ameisen, 159, Bd. 7, No. 16, p. 293.—Wheeler, W. M. New Agricultural Ants from Texas, 5, vol. ix, p. 387, 1902. ~<40> <3, WHEN DYAR’S LIST COMES OUT. All Mothtown’s in a flutter, It’s shaken to the core ; The news has come from 'Washington—- Such news as ne’er before. The social leaders are dismayed, They’re fairly put to rout ; They really can’t tell ‘ who is who” Till Dyar’s List come out. Seay, say the social prestige many a family proud, Will be scattered to the breezes And they’ll join the common crowd ; While others they have ridiculed, With jeer and frown and doubt— Will be numbered with the ‘‘ Smart Set,”’ When Dyar’s List comes out. 264 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Oct., ’o2 Now there’s the Cossus family— Their name might well be mud; _ Their parents worked in wood, you know— The’ll go down with a thud ; While little Mrs. Arctia, Altho’ she’s talked about— Will still be in the social swim, When Dyar’s List come out. There’s Mrs. Thyridoplteryx, } Who owns a house you know— nee And wears it round upon her back— (She was always fond of show)— She’ll take a mighty tumble, — O how the crowd will shout, To see her thrown down good and hard, When Dyar’s List comes out. But Mr. Zunxa Moth Who manufacturers silk, Will still remain the cream Upon the social milk ; While his couisin— Polly Phemus, (The one so large and stout) Will be a leader in her set, When Dyar’s List comes out. Did you hear about Miss Psyche ? The saucy little minx— She’s the one you will remember, Was engaged to Mr. Sphinx ; But alas for insect love-dreams— The match ne’er’ll come about— They'll fly in different circles, When Dyar’s List comes out. - And now you Human Insects— Whether master, maid or clown, You may be called on any time, To go ‘ way back and sit down.”’ Don’t brag about your family— Your coat of arms, don’t flout— You may not look like thirty cents, When a brand new list comes out. —H.H.N. Pror. AND Mrs. SNybek and their daughter Marian, together with John and Hurd Comstock, have just returned from a trip through Colo- rado, The party had great success, both entomologically and otherwise. It will be remembered that the Professor visited Colorado two years ago and had the good fortune to shoot two deer at that time. Another fell by his rifle this summer which supplied the party with venison until their return home. Prof. Snyder took a larger number of specimens this year than he did before. The Comstock brothers have also a fine supply, and have added much to their collection, at eee aad Oct., ’02] -ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 265 Doings of Societies. The fourth quarterly meeting of the California Entomological Club was a field day and the following members participated in the outing, which was held in the vicinity of Irvington and Niles. Alameda County, California: Charles Fuchs, James Cottle, Beverly Letcher, F. W. Nunenmacker, F. C. Clark, Edgar I,. Ricksecker, J. C. Huguenin and F. E. Balisdell ; visitors, X. Williams and Dr. Walther Horn, of Berlin. During the day many interesting captures were made in spite of a strong wind which was blowing at the time. When wearied with collecting the members congregated beneath a tree and an out-door meeting was held, during which Dr. Horn entertained the Society with an interesting account of ‘the earlier collectors who visited the Pacific coast and the disposition of their types. * This was followed by a discussion on the value, care and what should be the final disposition of types. Messrs. Fuchs, Letcher and Dr. Horn participated in the talk. Social discourse then followed. Adjournment for the home trip. F. E. BLAISDELL, Secretary. At the June meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social held at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, ten members were present. Mr. Daecke reported the rearing of Dasyllus posticatus from a pine stump brought from Laurel Springs, N. J. He also recorded the capture of Pamphila hianna from Iona, N. J., which is the first accurate record for its occurrence in New Jersey. A new record for the State was made by the capture of Erythromma conditum, both sexes, at Iona, May 26. 7 hym- alus fulgidum was also reported as common at Iona at end of May and beginning of June. Mr. Laurent reported Cicada septendecim absent at Mt. Airy, but that it occurred at Chestnut Hill and Queen Lane, Germantown. Mr. Wenzel reported it as common along the West Chester Pike. 266 _ ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. ° [Oct., ’o2 Mr. H. W. Wenzel exhibited some Coleoptera among which were Saperda cretata, making the first record from around Philadelphia ; a probably new Cerambycid, near Hylotrupes, from Anglesea, N. J.; a very minute species of JZelaszs ; and several other interesting species. Mr. Laurent described a recent visit to the entomological department of the Brooklyn Institute. ' J Mr. Boerner recorded the capture at Sea Isle City, June 15, of specimens of Lebia pulchella and one of Melanophila notatus, both of which are new records for New Jersey. Mr. Daecke said Vespa carolina has been considered rare in New Jersey. During this year he has taken it in five locali- ties in the State. Dr. Skinner exhibited specimens illustrating the life history of Cicada septendecim. Dr. Castle reported the capture of sixty specimens of Diche- lonycha albifrons, on pine, at Riverton, New Jersey, June 6th and 13th. HENRY SKINNER, Secretary, pro tem. ~<0> A meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social was held at Anglesea, N. J., on Monday, September rst. A number of the members went to the shore on the previous Saturday and returned Tuesday morning. The following members~ were present: C. W. Johnson, H. W. Wenzel, Philip Laurent, W. J. Fox, Henry Skinner, Erich Daecke, Theodore H. Schmitz, E. Wenzel, A. Hoyer, F. Hoyer. ‘There were a number of guests present. The outing was largely social and very little collecting was done. OBITUARY. Dr. Joseph Kriechbaumer. Born, March 13, 1819, at Te- gernsee, Upper Bavaria, Germany. Died, May 2, 1902, at Miinchen, Germany. He was a doctor of medicine, and his first work in entomology was on Coleoptera. He soon con- fined himself to Hymenoptera, particularly the Ichneumonide, and it was through his work in this group that he took his place among the shining lights in Hymenopterology. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS D PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. VoL. XIII. NOVEMBER, 1902. No. 9. CONTENTS: Smith—Culex canadensis.............+ 267 | Goodhue—A list of Bombycidz found Viereck—Notes on Vespoidea........-. 273 at Webster, New Hampshire.... 284 Caudell—A new Phasmid from Mexico 274 | Ehrmann—A Papilio from the Orient.. 291 Viereck—A new Ceropales..........-- eH, SOIUID ccrael sda Sunawees cs cecbnaas ve 292 Hall—A new method for studying ve- TAO NMG. eos eres nceacaene 293 POUGN Gr dh cestode asaesseteet sein as ».. 276 | Entomological Literature............++ 294 Webster—Insect Enemies.............- 277 | Doings of Societies ...........csceeeees 297 Doran—Vernacular Names of Insects.. 281 | Obituary .......-.c.sceessecccecesoenees 298 Notes on the Early Stages of Culex canadensis Theob. By Joun B. Sirs, Sc. D. This species was brought to my attention by Mr. J. Turner Brakeley, who wrote me from Lahaway, May 11, 1901, that he had found mosquitoes common in the woods on that day at one point. They seemed to be very fresh, made no attempt to bite, seeking rather to get away, and males were quite as abundant as the females. Mr. Brakeley was at this time fol- lowing out the development of the pitcher plant mosquito, Aedes smithii, but he was interested enough in the occurrence of this new species to make a hunt next day for the breeding places, which he judged rightly enough, must be close by. May 12th, examined first a spring formed ina hole left by a pine tree that had blown down; the root mass yet partly shel- tering the spring. He found there a number of very dark gray, almost black wrigglers and pupz and secured speci- mens. This is a permanent pool containing water all winter, and there is no reason why the larve could not have been there all winter of that season. Similar larve, pupae and 267 268 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. . [Nov., ’o02 empty pupa-skins were found in a rather large road puddle near a cranberry-bog. . This place is always moist, and was probably filled with water all winter ; but it does lose all water during the summer except after a heavy rain. In the shallow edges of a reservoir close by, no larve were found and none were found in road-puddles out of the woods. — Adults emerged later in the day from some pupz, and many larve pupated ; the usual period of the pupal stage being 3 to 4days. All the adults were sent to me and all were canadensis, the determina- tion being made by Mr. Coquillett. May 13th, another tour of investigation turned out a lot of very small blackish wrigglers as well as others that were almost or quite full grown, and the indications were that a second brood was already developing. In a spring, filled with leaves so that not a drop of water was visible, the leaves were shoved aside and in the water beneath, some half-grown wrig- glers were found. Mr. Brakeley noted that these larve were much more active and ‘‘ scary ’’ than those found in the pitcher plants, and he suggests as a reason that they have more natural enemies to fear, and are hence more easily startled. May 14th, quite a number of adults were noted in the woods, and again it was noted that they manifested no inclination to bite. Nor did any of them come to the house which was very close by—certainly not over 500 feet from the edge of the woods! They seemed to be, strictly speaking, woodland mos- quitoes. May 16th, the number of mosquitoes was much reduced ; but very small larvzee were now found along the edge of the reservoir where it was more or less grassy, and many empty pupa shells were seen. May 17th, adults began to issue from pupze that had formed subsequent to May 12th, and an average period of 3% days was established for this stage. A lot of the young larvee was secured, but they did not do well in confinement and soon died. On the rgth, the full grown larvee and pupe had dis- appeared, and only small specimens were seen, June 1st, I was at Lahaway and found this species common in the woods. Males were obtained by sweeping with the net ae } ‘ > ‘ >? Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 269 among the bushes, while females were taken readily in flight. They were not especially blood-thirsty, and while they would bite if left undisturbed, they were easily scared off. Among those that were taken in flight was one example filled with blood, which had not been obtained from any of our party. It was taken deep in the woods near an old spring, and it is doubtful whether any human being had been in that immedi- ate vicinity for a month. ‘There was no house within half a mile, and no traveled road anywhere near; yet from some source this specimen had obtained a meal of blood. Larvee and pupze were found everywhere in the road and other wood- land pools, and in all the springs that we examined. All the adults bred proved to be canadensis, Followed out the course of a small stream through a marshy meadow and examined numerous pools, finding wrigglers wherever there was no sedi- ment of iron rust. ‘There is much bog iron here and most of the pools are ‘‘rusty’’; where this was the case, there was no mosquito life. -I verified the fact that none of these mosqui- toes came to the house only a few rods off, and noted that where the abdomen was distended in those I caught, the crop contents consisted of a clear, almost colorless liquid. At this time very minute larvee were found in the pools with those that were full grown—exactly the condition noted by Mr. Brakeley on the 16th. Assuming that the brood maturing: June Ist was that started May 16th, it would give a 15-day period for the full development. As adults recently hatched were seen in numbers, May 11th, it would mean that the larvze from which they came were in the pools during the latter part of April. Many of these pools came into existence during the winter—how did the larve get into them in spring? Many places containing larvee June 1st were fast drying up into meré mud holes and would hardly be anything else until the follow- ing winter. Nothing more was done with this species during the sum- mer of 1901; but in October, Mr. Brakeley took the matter up again and reported larvee in one of the springs on the 16th, after there had been frost and ice. On the 27th of the same month, larve and pupze were obtained from the springs, and 270 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’o2 on the 29th and 30th adult canadensis were obtained from the latter. In one spring which had been cleaned out during the summer, it was fairly alive with wrigglers just or recently hatched. Query if this is the hibernating crowd, the tail of which will be found next May. I see no reason why these larvee in the spring should not live in there throughout the winter. Collections were continued from time to time and minute larvae, evidently referable to this species were found November 8th, after heavy frosts, forming ice half an inch thick on exposed ponds. Other larvze were collected Novem- ber 18th and 25th, and on the 26th, with the thermometer ranging from 29% to 36° in the open, the water in the spring was found to be 45°—warmer than any other waters on the place. It was intended to continue these observations during the winter, but an attack of typhoid fever intervened, and not until March 23 and 24, 1902, were systematic collections again made by Mr. Miller H. Emley at Mr. Brakeley’s orders and under his direction. The result of this collection was a large series of larvee of C. canadensis, ranging from less than half to almost full grown, and all of these were sent me. We have, therefore, very small wrigglers recorded as late as November 25, 1901, and somewhat larger specimens recorded as early as March 23, 1902. ‘The inference is that the winter was passed in the larval stage, and as this was in running, spring water which rarely reaches the freezing point, the infer- ence does not seem unwarranted. : It should be said that in October and November, 1rgo1, Mr. Brakeley was scouring the woods for the hibernating quarters of Anopheles, He found the species of that genus, and Culex pungens in large numbers. He found no C. canadensts adults, and the inference is fair, in view of the thoroughness of the search, that there were none. Hibernation in the egg stage is not excluded ; but unfortunately the egg of this species is not known, nor is the place or manner in which it is laid. A send- ing made during the early part of April arrived in bad condi- tion ; but a collection made on the 22nd reached me safely a day later. Adults began issuing on the 24th and up to the a q . 3 A > (HES Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 271 morning of the 26th, some 40 specimens were secured ; most of them males. Another lot reached me April_zoth, and adults began to issue May Ist. ; It is probable that this is the same brood observed by Mr. Brakeley, May 11, 1g01, and it would indicate a very slow growth early in the year. There was certainly a month be- tween the first larvee and the first adult. It seems certain also that the development of this series is very irregular, as indeed might be expected, if the larve hibernated. On the other hand, the larve found in November, 1901, were not in suffi- cient abundance to account for the numbers found in the spring, unless the wrigglers had sought winter quarters. ‘That this is not improbable is indicated by Mr. Brakeley’s note that larvee in November preferred remaining at the bottom of the breed- ing jar. April 30, 1go1, I visited the outskirts of Elizabeth with ’ Editor McBride, of the Elizabeth Journal, and Dr. Robinson, of the Grammar School, who were conducting a mosquito cru- sade in that city. Ina bit of swampy woodland on the West- field road, pools were found that contained a few larve and many pupe. From the pup canadensis and cantans were bred ; but.what larvee remained all produced canadensis. May 8, 1902, I sent Mr. E. L. Dickerson to the College Farm to investigate the woodland pools, and he found a series of full grown larvee and pupee, and another series of very small larvee. Evidently the second brood had already made a start. May 22nd, a specimen of the adult was captured at Borden- town by Mr. Brakeley, and at varying periods during the sum- mer occasional adults were obtained ; but not in such numbers or under such conditions as to require special notice. This is the earliest and the latest mosquito occurring in New Jersey, but it never becomes a nuisance in towns or in houses. It will bite when given an opportunity, but does not seek the opportunity. Its normal food is something other than blood, and its usual haunts are such as to make access to animal juices exceptional. During the summer it drops out of sight and does not occur in collections of the common mosquitoes of any locality. 272 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ‘02 As to breeding places, it prefers woodland springs and pools, or ditches carrying spring water, It is almost universal in pools formed by crossing a road, and is essentially a cold-water species. I have never seen the larva in stagnant open water, and have never received it from such localities. } DESCRIPTION OF THE LARVA.» “ In its earlier stages the little larva is quite characteristic and readily recognized. The head is black, body slate gray, varying a little in tint, and the neck is somewhat contrasting pale ; looks almost as if the larva had on a white collar. The anal siphon is large in proportion to the insect, and is stout rather than long. The slaty color persists during life, but the white collar disappears and the head ’is brown rather than black. It is altogether a stout larva and very active, the anal siphon stout in proportion to its length and shortest just before the change to the pupa. The head is convex above, flattening toward the front, of moderate size, a little transverse, the sides evenly rounded to the nearly straight front. In color it is yellowish brown or darker, with irregular blackish markings turning toward the centre or the front. The eyes are large, transverse and black or blackish. The antenne are as long as the head, a little curved, stouter at base, narrowing very gradually, outer two-thirds darker though hardly black, rather bluntly terminated and sparsely set with small spines which become larger and more obvious outwardly. There is a large pit or puncture within the basal half from which arises a long, black bristly hair tuft, which reaches almost to the tip. At the tip there is one long bristly hair, and at its base arise several smaller, stiff spines. Mouth brushes as usual, the mentum triangular, its edges toothed. Thorax enlarged, almost circular in outline, convex, the lateral hair tufts prominent and about as long as the thorax is wide. Abdomen cylindri- cal, about half the diameter of thorax, tapering a little, the segments not deeply incised. The lateral hair tufts are somewhat sparse, shorter than those of thorax, becoming less obvious backward. The air tube is smoky brown, cylindrical, stout, of medium length, tapering somewhat from its middle to the tip. In the mounted cast skin the tube is about 2% times as long as wide ; butin the larva just before it is full-grown, the tube ia nearly 3% times as long as it is wide; the double row of teeth short and extending less than half the length of the tube. The last segment is about as long as wide, chitinous, brown, the fringe of black hair tufting long and more sparse above. The anal processes are slender, short and inconspicuous, The pupa offers nothing out of the normal, so far as my observation extends. The adult is rather easily recognized by the distinctly white banded tarsi, the terminal joint of posteriors white, by the =f i # : Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 273 unbanded beak and by the brownish color in addition to all. It probably occurs throughout the State where the conditions that will permit its breeding, exist. Notes on Vespoidea. By H. IL. VIERECK. Polybia nigripennis (Fabr.) Polistes nigripennis Fabr. Syst. Piez., 1804, p. 272, n. 14. Polistes nigripennis 1). T. Cat. Hym., ix, 132, 1894. Clypeus with the anterior edge forming an obtuse angle, a little broader than lonz. Front with an impressed line extending from the anterior ocellus down to a little distance above the margin of the clypeus. 2 Length 15 mm.—The entire tegument opaque covered with a very fine and short golden pubescence, that on head and thorax shortest, not sO apparent as that on the thorax, which has a beautiful golden lustre when held in certain lights. There are a few scattered punctures on the clypeus. First joint of flagellum as long as the two following joints united. Prothorax and mesopleure finely indistinctly punctured. The upper half of the latter has a crooked impressed line near the posterior margin. The dorsulum has a median impressed line extending to near the middle, a median, longitudinal, impressed line on the postscutellum and on the pos- terior face of the metathorax. Testaceous or light brown, abdomen and legs darkest, head and last four segments of abdomen black, wings fuliginous. One specimen in Coll. Acad. Nat. Sciences, Phila., from Georgetown, B. Guiana, S. Am. Polistes carnifex Fabr. Vespa carnifex Fab. Syst. Entom.,*1775. Polistes major Sauss not Beauv. Etud. Fam. Vespid. ii. p. 90, 1853. Polistes carnifex Sauss in part. Id. Polistes carnifex Fox inpart. Proc. Calif. Ac. Sci., iv, 112, 1895. Clypeus 2 more deltoid than quadrate, distinctly convex. Clypeus in 3 longer than wide. 2 Length 28 mm.—Clypeus with sparse punctures, a raised point between the insertion of antennz. Metathorax with a median longitu- dinal furrow, the surface transversely striated. First joint of flagellum as long as the following three united. Entire tegument opaque, covered with an almost imperceptible golden, short pubescence. The head above the dorsulum, first half of antennz, a triangular mark on apical margin of each side of metathorax, the furrow on the same, the legs, excepting the small tarsal joints and parts of the coxa, first segment, exceping apical bands, the second all but the apical half, the third, with the exception of 274 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’02 apical two-thirds, dark brown to almost black, the rest of the insect more or less yellow. Wings deep yellowish brown, nervures dark brown. 3 Length 25 mm.—Excepting the sexual differences, similar to the 9. The 9 from San Jose Del Cabo, L. California. The % Jilotlan Jalisco, Mexico. While identifying the latter specimen it was found two species had been confused under /. carnifex Fabr. / f Polistes major Beauv. SG Polistes major Beauv. Ins. d’Afr. et d’Amer., p. 206, pl. viii, fig. 1. Polistes carnifex Sauss. in part. Etud. Fam. Vespid., ii, 90, 1853. Polistes carnifex Fox in part. Proc. Calif. Ac. Sci., iv, 112, 1895. Clypeus 2 more quadrate than deltoid, not so distinctly convex. Cly- peus in J as long as wide. Q Length 20 mm.—Surface of face between the insertion of antennz only slightly raised, a short longitudinal impressed line just above. Other- wise the sculpture and color pattern is much the same are in P. carnifex. % Length 20 mm. : The structural differences given and the size readily separate this species from the large P. carnifex Fabr. Mazatlan, Mexico. San Domingo. (Coll. Am. Ent. Soc.). A New Phasmid from Mexico. By A. N. CAUDELL. Washington, D. C. In the collection of insects made in Mexico some years ago by Dr. E. Palmer, was a single specimen of a new species of walking stick, with short antennze, belonging to the genus Bacillus as used by Scudder for the United States species.* This insect may be called Bacillus palmeri and described as follows : . General color testaceous, much lighter below and on the head ; dor- sally, except on the head and pronotum, almost black. Head as long again as broad, enlarging from behind forwards and longitudinally at- tached, light testaceous, slightly paler below and with a dark postocular stripe, scarcely reaching the thorax, just at the upper margin of the eye is a short slender black line ; dorsally between the antennz two carinz start, and after proceeding backwards a short distance, break up into an irregular mass of smaller tortuous carina, and then continue on as three sub-parallel carincze, all of which terminate about midway of the head, the space between them somewhat infuscated, The antennz are but * Psyche, vi, 372 (1893), among Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 275 little longer than the head, the basal segment very broad and composing a fifth of the entire length. Pronotum short, not as long as the head ; meso thorax distinctly longer than the metanotum ; intermediate seg- ment short and inconspicuous ; legs long and slender, all similar and keeled below to the apex ; abdominal segments elongate, seventh and ninth subequal, eighth slightly more than one half as long as the seventh ; anal plate acutely triangular and distinctly keeled. Length of body from head to tip of anal plate, 58 mm.; head, 3 mm. ; antenna, 5 mm. ; pro- thorax, 2.25 mm ; mesothorax, 14 mm.; metathorax, 10 5 mm.; abdomen, including intermediate segment, 28 mm. ; fore femora, 22 mm.; middle femora, 22 mm.; hind femora, 19 mm.; cerci, 2 mm. Oné female, Durango, Mexico, July, 1896. 7Zypfe, No. 6603, U.S. N. M. The much longer legs of this species will serve to readily . separate it from the United States species. —_- -—--_ -—— > - -—__—_ A New Ceropales (Hymenoptera). BY H. Ll. VIERECK. Ceropales Latr. = Agenioxenus Ashm. A specimen of Ceropales maculatus Vatr., from Hastings, England, runs to Cevopales as given in Mr. Ashmead’s table. In Ceropales robinsoni Cress = C. nifiventris Walsh, the cubitus in hind wings originates dehind the transverse median nervure and not defore as in Mr. Ashmead’s table ; in other words, the type of Agenioxenus Ashm., is congeneric with the type of Cevo- pales Vatr. ( Ceropales maculatus Latr.), consequently Ageniox- enus must be placed as synonymous with Ceropa/es Latr. Ceropales quaintancei n. sp. "s - Almost entirely dul! ferruginous, covered with very fine golden pubes- cence, wings pale fuliginous. S&S Length 10.5 mm.—Head with only a few indistinct punctures on the front, a shallow fovea extending down to the antennal insertion, from a short distance below the anterior ocellus. Length of the first joint of flagellum about equal to length of the second. Pronotum with well sepa- rated indistinct punctures, the propleurz on the anterior half divided into an upper and lower half by a well impressed fovea. Dorsulum with a fine line extending back to posterior margin from little before the middle, situated near the lateral margin, from the middle of the dorsulum to the posterior margin there is a moderate medial elevation, punctures of the mesonotum separated, shallow, Punctures on mesopleurz more scattered 276 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’o2 than on the dorsulum. Scutellum and postscutellum practically impunc- tate. Metathorax indistinctly punctured, an impressed line medially starting at the anterior margin and obsolete beyond the middle, meta- pleure separated from the metanotum by a very moderate curved im- pressed line. Abdomen impunctate. The apical third of the antennz is a dark brown, Type Coll. Acad. Nat. Sciences, Philadelphia. Type locality, College Park Maryland. September, 1892. Received through Mr. Quaintance of the Maryland Agricul- tural College and Experiment Station. Two % paratyes, S. Illinois (C. Robertson), 12 mm. long. These specimens have yellow trimmings. Labrum, clypeus, border along inner eye margins, the lower division of the pro- pleurze, a narrow line along the outside eye margin, posterior border of the pronotum, poscutellum, posterior angles of meta- thorax and a line on posterior coxze, yellow. Comes nearest to C. elegans Cress., but that has no fovea on the front, has hyaline wings and more pale markings. A New Method for Studying Venation. By ALFRED P. HALL. During the past winter while studying the venation of Lep- idoptera, I felt the need of a method for preserving the results in compact form for easy comparison. Mounting on glass was much too bulky for my purpose, and after several experiments I hit upon a method that seems to meet all the requirements, which possesses the merit of simplicity as well This method being new to several entomologists to whom it has been shown, it occurred to me that it might be of interest to other collec- | tors as well, and herewith give directions which are easily fol- lowed by any one. The wings are first moistened with alcohol and then put in Eau de Javelle solution until thoroughly bleached, ‘They are then removed to fresh water for five or ten minutes to remove the lime solution, thus preventing deposits in drying. Remove the wings by immersing a piece of paper in the water and float- ing the wing upon it, much in the manner of mounting sea weeds, The paper and wings are then removed together and Nov., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 277 the surplus moisture removed with blotting paper. Lay a clean piece of paper over the wing and place between the leaves of a book and dry under pressure. When dry the wings separate easily from the paper and may be fastened to a sheet of glass with an atom of shellac. Place this sheet of glass in an ordinary photographic printing frame with a sheet of sensitive paper, and place in the sun until the paper turns dark and bronzy. On removing the paper the out- line and veins of the wing are seen in exquisite detail in white against the dark ground. Velox or any of the developing papers may be used and then the work can be done in the evening. ‘The prints are finished in the usual way and may be mounted on cards or preserved in an album, making a collection that is not only beautiful to look at but also of scientific value as well. ‘This process is not confined to Lepidoptera alone. ‘The wings of Odonata make beautiful prints and need no preparation, the larger Dip- tera and Hymenoptera give prints of remarkable clearness which may be easily studied with a glass. Insect Enemies: A Matter of Taste. By F. M. WEBSTER, Urbana, III. The saying that ‘‘ what is one man’s meat is another man’s poison,’’ may not apply exclusively to humans. ‘The lower animals have their individual idiosyncrasies as well as men. 278 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. — [Nov., ’02 Among domestic animals, some individuals are slow and delib- erate, others quick and impatient. Some feed freely upon articles of food that will be avoided by other individuals. Birds are known to have individual likes and dislikes. No one who has reared insect larve to the adult, has failed to observe the difference in the individual temperament of the several members of the family. Some will be quiet and docile - so to speak, while others will be iritable and uneasy. In a most excellent series of papers on’‘‘ The Wanderings of In- sects,’’ Professor Karl Sajo has justly remarked that, among insects, there will be some individuals of the same species that will be wanderers while others will be stay-at-homes. Among the Hymenopterous enemies of other insects, while there are some species that appear to be generally parasitic on other insects, the majority are more exclusive in their hosts, and particular genera will be found parasitic on another, or on another family, so that, knowing the species of a parasite, we can determine at once the order and not unfrequently the family or genus to which. the host insect belongs. But even here, it is still to be proven that there are not individual ex- ceptions ; it is by exceptions that nature frequently protects from extermination. And, it is here as elsewhere, we only know what we see, and while on this basis we may form a good idea of the nature of effects that will follow certain causes, we must not lose sight of the fact that there are exceptions to everything—except death itself. For this reason, a single ob- servation on the habits of aninsect, bird or animal is worth just that much ; it may be the one out of a hundred or even thou- sand exceptions. Therefore, I wish it to be clearly understood that I do not wish to depreciate the value of isolated observa- tions, but to point out the very great need of further investi- gation with several individuals, in order to be sure that it is the rule and not the exception that we have observed, and this is quite apropos to the criticism of duplication of work, that is frequently offered. The so-called duplication, is not in any sense compilation, and if an observation is honestly made and correctly recorded, it is never without value, and frequently it is the one thing necessary to an accurate conclusion, We have Re al eee Nov., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 279 _ insects that are supposed to be distastful to birds and even other insects, and information on these points is always in order, but we must be sure that, what we suppose to be normal, is not really exceptional. | . Our milkweed butterfly, Anosia plexippus L,., which breeds in the north during summer and in the fall migrates to the far south, is supposed to be distastful to birds, but on an island in Aransas Bay, on the gulf coast of Texas, it is eaten by a mouse of the genus Onychomys. ‘So, while the butterfly may be dis- tastful to birds, it is not necessarily so to rodents. Now, another bit of information has been secured which is not only valuable, but it illustrates the fact that one truth gained in one part of the world frequently goes to strengthen another, secured in another part of the world. Mr. J. G. O. Tepper, curator of the South-Australian Museum, at Adelaide, contributes a note to a recent number of ‘‘ Garden and Field,’’ which illustrates this point exactly. Mr. Tepper isin the habit of taking his noonday lunch in a quiet room several flights of stairs above the ground, and some two years ago cultivated the acquaintance of a solitary mouse which he fed with crumbs and scraps left from his lunch, until mouse became quite tame. Finally, some damaged and useless insects were left loosely on the window-sill frequented by the ~ mouse, and these were afterwards found reduced to a few frag- ments. Suspecting ‘‘mousie’’ of having done this, he replaced them with others and found that his suspicions were well- founded, and the dead and dried insects were consumed with evident satisfaction, without exception. Then, other insects both dead and living were submitted and also eaten. ‘These last consisted of both fresh and dried blowflies, beetles, cater- pillars, cockroaches, etc,, and were ‘‘preferentially’’ consumed. Mr. Tepper further states that their common ‘‘ cockchafer,”’ Anoplognathus odewahui, had been refused by a pet Laughing Jackass (Pralcyon gigas, F. M. W.), but the mouse had no such squeamish tastes and ate all that were offered it. Here, again, we have the phenomenon of a native bird refusing an insect that is readily devoured by a mouse. The only pity is that Mr. Tepper did not experiment with other mice and, if 280 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’02 possible, with another bird. However, it is certainly interest- ing that this observation should bear out so nicely the behavior of the mouse on thé coast island of Texas. I have quite recently noticed our common black ant unceri- moniously fastening its jaws into and dragging away a crushed but scarcely dead Chrysopa, the odor of which is certainly vile enough to disgust almost anything. Incidentally, I saw at the same time several Cicindela vulgaris rush upon these same ants and seize them, but did not so far, as I could observe, kill them. This is the species of ant, however, that is mimicked by the Capsid, Pilophorus amenus, and might have been inedible for the beetle, as smaller ants running about among them were certainly caught and eaten by the tiger beetles. This tragedy of the ants, Chrysopa and Cicindela, took place on the brick walk bordering a busy street, where people were continually passing to and fro, frequently interruping the insects and crush- ing them under foot. It was an isolated observation and I wondered at the time if such things were usual, or whether I had happened upon an exception to the rule, for I have long ago learned that there is very much that goes on among even our most common insects that the entomologist does not see. Just why, may be as much of a psychological as an entomologi- cal problem, for once observed there is very often no difficulty experienced in observing the same actions afterwards. So, then, the three questions, when observing insects being at- tacked by beasts, birds or each other, or, seemingly being dis- tasteful to one or all of these, are as follows: is it a case of individual variation of taste, or is it usual, or has this been going on about me for years and been overlooked by myself and others? The moral would be, then, that close observa- tions are always in order, even though having little value in themselves, as they may contain the key that is to solve the mystery of some other similar phenomenon, that some one else has observed, perhaps in another part of the world. Too much stress could be placed on a single observation, or those made on a single individual, but these may be taken as in- dicating what may fossib/y be found true of larger numbers on much extended investigations. 2 Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 281 Compound Vernacular Names of Insects. By Epwin W. DorAwn, Ph. D. The necessity for uniformity in writing the common, or ver- nacular, names of insects is apparent to every student of ento- mology ; but it must also be apparent to every one that there is no uniformity, especially in compounding these names. Entomologists owe to the present generation and to posterity something more than the mere accumulation of facts. Edu- cative expression of these facts is necessary, and correct form in writing is worthy of their attention. The question of uniformity in writing the vernacular names of insects has been discussed somewhat at various times by entomologists. In 1897 Prof. C. P. Gillette presented a paper and brief list of words at the annual meeting of the Association of Economic Entomologists, and in the following year I pre- sented a paper before the same body suggesting certain cor- rections in that list. But these and other discussions seem to have had little effect. I, therefore, call attention to the subject again, and have also undertaken the preparation of a much more extensive work, containing a list of three or four thousand names and an introduction giving the principles and rules for compounding names. This I hope to publish soon. ‘The in- troduction in that paper has been prepared chiefly by Mr. F. Horace Teall, department editor of the ‘‘ Standard Dictionary.’ I have drawn upon that largely in presenting the principles and rules of compounding names of insects in this paper. Custom cannot be relied upon in determining the proper forms of insect names, as it is entirely unsettled, different authors using different forms, and often the same person using different forms in the same publication. Custom, therefore, is confusion. For example, we find all the following forms in common use: {‘ Elm leaf beetle,’’ ‘‘ elm leaf-beetle,’’ ‘‘ elm-leaf beetle ;’’ ‘‘ apple tree tent-caterpillar,’’ ‘‘apple-tree tent caterpillar,’’ ‘‘ apple-tree tent-caterpillar.’’ But when we take names like ‘‘reddish yellow spruce bud worm,’’ which may be written in at least eight forms, or ‘‘ red humped apple tree caterpillar,’’ ‘‘ sooty corn root web worm,’’ 282 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’o2 ‘two striped sweet potato beetle,’? and many others, with all their combinations, the mind is overwhelmed in chaos. Besides, questions relating to good use in language are not settled by mere majorities, but by the majority of the best speakers and writers. Moreover, the compounding of the names of insects is a question pertaining to the correct use of English, and need not be settled by entomologists alone, unless they are also authorities on Eng- lish. Unfortunately many are not. Word-forms must be de- termined by language principles. The following general principles are quoted from the “‘ Stand- ard Dictionary,’’ and are applicable to insect names. ‘‘ rst. That all words should be separate when used in regular grammatical relation and construction, unless they are jointly applied in some arbitrary way. ‘*2d. That abnormal association of words generally indicates unification in sense, and hence compounding in form. ‘‘3d. That no expression in the language should ever be changed from two or more words into one (either hyphened or solid) without change of sense.’’ From these ‘‘ principles’’ we may deduce the following general rules specifyng the conditions under which the names of insects should be written in compound form : 1. A general name used with that of a plant or a host or prey prefixed for specification ; as, potato-beetle, onion-fly. 2. A general name used with any other name prefixed for specification denoting similarity, habit, or characteristic ; as, buffalo-gnat, army-worm, blister-beetle. 3. Any pair of names in joint arbitrary use ; as, walking-stick, currant-borer, leaf-roller 4. A phrase consisting of an adjective and a noun used as a mere name ; as, b/uebottle, grayback, longsting. 'TMese are more often writen solid without the hyphen. Names like /eaf-crumpler, leaf-folder, and leaf- roller are un- questioned compounds, and the weight of usage and suthoriis: favors their preservation as such in specific phrases like apple leaf-crumpler, etc. Grammatical reasoning might be made strongly to prescribe such forms as apple-/eaf crumpler, but that would give an unnecessary separation of two parts of a i Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. ; 283 normal compound, and would constitute a new category of name-forms that may well be spared. In order to illustrate, as far as possible, all the foregoing rules and principles, I have selected the following brief LIST OF NAMES. Jumping tree-cricket. Kissing-bug. Apple bark-beetle. Apple-tree tent-caterpillar. Army-worm., Banded soldier-bug. Barley root-louse, Bean leaf-beetle. Beet carrion-beetle. Black-currant gall-mite. Buffalo-gnat. Cabbage plant-louse. Cabbage-worm. Case-making clothes-moth. Cherry twig-tier. Cigar-case bearer. Clover-head thrips. Clover root-borer. Colorado potato-beetle. Corn-root plant-louse. Dark-sided cutworm. Dried-currant moth. Egg-parasite. Elm-tree white scale. Fall canker-worm. Flat-headed peach-borer. Forest tent-caterpillar. Gall-maker. Giant East-Indian bee. Gooseberry fruit-fly. Grape gall-gnat. Grape-vine flea-beetle. Green June-beetle. Harlequin cabbage-bug. Hedge-hog caterpillar. Hickory-stem gall-louse. Horse-fly. Leaf-cutting ant. Lesser migratory-locust. Locust twig-borer. Maple gall-moth. Mosquito-hawk. Mulberry-silkworm. Nine-spotted Ladybird. Oak bark-weevil. Olive-brown bud-worm. Orange rust-mite. Ox-gadfly. Oyster-shell bark-louse. Peach fruit-worm. Peach-tree bark-borer. Pear-tree blister-beetle. Pickled-fruit fly. Pine emperor-moth. Pistol-case bearer. Plum leaf-worm. Post-oak coccid. Potato stalk-borer. Quince. curculio. Rascal leaf-crumpler. Raspberry gouty-gall beetle. Red-backed cutworm. Red-legged locust. Seventeen-year cicada. Shade-tree insects. South-African ladybird. Three-lined leaf-beetle. Vine-curculio. Western onion-thrips. Yellow-pine bark-beetle. imported cabbage web-worm. Zebra-caterpillar. As so little has been published on this subject, discussion or criticism will be welcomed. 284 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’o2 A List of the Bombycidae Found at Webster, New Hampshire. By CHARLES F. GOODHUE. LYCOMORPHA. Pholus Dru. Common in August on the flowers of golden rod. CTENUCHA. hy Virginica Charp. Common in June on flowers of wild blackberry. Larvze hybernate, and feed on grass. CRAMBIDIA. Paillida Pack. Rather common through August. Casta Sanborn. Very rare. Middle September. LITHOSIA. LEBENA. Trinotata W\k. Rarein May. Found at rest on the trunks of trees. Orvilla Grt. Rather rare, found in June in the same places as the last species. Bicolor Grt. Rare. ARGRYROPHES. Pustulata Wik. Quite rare; we once took a number of specimens of this rare moth in the evening in a pasture nearly covered with gray birches. Cilicoides Grt. Very rare; we never met with this species until 1898, when we took three at light during the first of July. HYPOPREPIA. Miniata Kirby. Common at light in July. Fucosa Hbn. Not so common as the last and found at the same time. CLEMENSIA. Alabata Pack. Rare. Found at rest on tree trunks during July and August. EUBAPHE. LetaGn. Kare. July. Opella Grt. Quite rare. We have found this species in June on a rather high hill covered with hard wood sprouts. The moths were at rest on the upper side of the leaves some four or five feet from the ground, and owing to their peculiar flight and dark color are very hard to take. JImmaculata Reak. Common during June and July in old fields, Var. (rimaculosa Reak. Same time and place as the preceding. Aurantiaca var, rubicundaria Hubn, Rare. In fields of grass in June, July and August, Var. ferruginosa W\k. Common, Same dates as preceding. The larve are small black bears, looking like the young larvae of Arctia virgo. They feed on grass. Var. brevicoris Wik. Not common. Var. guinaria Grt. Not common, le ak Pe sti Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 285 HAPLOA. Clymene Brown. Very rare. June and July. Lecontei Gur. Very rare. July. UTETHEISA. Bella Linn. Rare in this locality. July. CYCNIA. Tenera Hubn. Not common, July. Oregonensis. Not common. July. The larve are small yellowish white bears and feed on dog bane. Egle Dru. Common. June. Larvze on milkweed. HALISIDOTA. Tessellaris A. andS. Common. June. Larve on apple, quince, etc. Maculata Harr. Rarer than the other two species. June and July. The bright yellow, black tufted larvee are found on alder and ash. Carye Harr. Common. June. The white, black-tufted larve are found on a number of fruit and shade trees ; they are gregarious during the early stages, but when half grown wander about singly like the tent caterpillar. ECPANTHERIA. Ocularia Fabr. Very rare. The large black hairy larve are seen cross- ing highways in the late fall, like that of P. zsabed/a. ESTIGMENE. Acrea Dru. Common. Larve feed on a variety of plants, and the moth is on the wing in May, June and July. HYPHANTRIA. Cunea Dru. Common, May and June. The larve feed on several kinds of fruit trees, but aside from disfiguring the trees for the time, they do little damage, as they get in their work so late in the fall that the leaves are nearly ripe. PYRRHARCTIA. Isabella A, and S. Common. Last of May and through June. The larve are the common reddish brown and black bears that are seen hurry- ing across the highways on warm Indian summer days late in fall, looking for a place to pass the winter. PHRAGMATOBIA. Fuliginosa Linn. Not common. May. Hibernating larve are 1.25 inches long, color black, thickly covered with rather short stiff bristles which spread in all directions so as to nearly conceal the body color. The bristles vary in color in different specimens from reddish brown to foxy yellow, with the first three segments much darker, nearly black, especially on the sides. Others are a dirty yellow buff all over with no dark shade on the first three segments. The bristles are nearly of a length, and look as though sheared, much the same as the larve of Pyrr- 286 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. . [Nov., ’02 harctia isabella. We have never seen any larvze of this species that could be mistaken for that of assimilans, var. franconia Slosson. The larvee of the latter species is more slender, light yellowish white or straw color, with rather long soft bristles of the same color as the body, and lacks the usual dark shade found on the anterior segments of /u/iginosa. Assimilans var. franconia Slosson? Rare. Whether this is var. /ran- conia or an undescribed species we do not know, we are very sure it is not /uliginosa, but have never seen an authentic specimen of Sranconia, and while it does not just agree with Mrs. Slosson’s description and figure it comes very near it. us The larva was found feeding on the flowers of the common thorough- wort. It is pale yellow, thickly covered with rather long soft light yellow hair. It looks almost exactly like the larve of Cycnia oreg onensis and would be taken for it. The moth came out in July. SPILOSOMA. Virginica Fb. Common during most of the summer. Prima Sloss. Rare. June. Larvze black with a narrow pale yellow dorsal line, and covered with rather long stiff black bristles. Feeds on grass and passes the winter in the pupa state. Antigone Strecker. Rare. June. CALLARCTIA. Virgo Linn, Common. July and August. The hibernating larve are black, and covered with stiff black bristles ; when found in early spring, after moulting, the bristles become reddish brown with those on the dorsal part of the last four segments quite dark, nearly black. Virguncula Kirby. Rare. June and July. The larve hibernate and are black, covered with rather long black bristles with a reddish shade on the sides. Parthenice Kirby. Common. July to September. We have had a large number of the larvz of this species and A. virgo, and cannot sepa- rate them, as there is no difference except in size, and even this won’t work with a small virgo and large parthenice. There may be a difference in the early stages, we have not had any parthenice larve during the first two stages, hibernating larve of virgo being black. Anna var. persephone Grt. Rare, May and June. We have never seen the larve of this specie:. . MIMARCTIA. Arg@e Dru. Common, Two broods, May and August. CYMBALOPHORA. Phyllira Dru. Rare. May and June. This species shows great vari- tion, scarcely two specimens being just alike, The larve on their moult are jet black thickly covered with stiff black bristles. i Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 287 APANTESIS. Nais Dru. Rare. Two broods June and August. We have never seen the larvz of this species. HYPOCAMPA. Caja race americana Harris. Very rare. EUTHISANOTIA. Unio Hbn. Rather rare. June. Larve on grape. Grata Fbr. Rare, July. These two species have usually been classed among the Bomébycide, and for that reason we put them here now, though they belong in the Noctudiz. NOTOLOPHUS. Antigua Linn. Common. Two broods July and September. Definita Pack. Rare. September. ° Lencostigma A. andS. Common. July to October. OLENE. Cinnamomea G.and R. Rare. August. Leucophea A. and§. July. Rathercommon. Larve on apple, cherry, etc. Achatina A.and S$. Quitecommon. July and August. We have had the larve of all three species and find them very distinct, /eucophea being nearer to cizmamomea than achatina in the larve. EUDEILINIA. Herminiata Gn. Rather rare. July, in wet meadows. This species has been classed as a Geometrid, and has all the habits of that family. ORETA. Rosea Wik. Very rare. August. Trrorata Pack. Very rare. Last of June. PLATYPTERYX. Arcuata Wik. Common. May, June and July. FPALCARIA. Bilineata Pack. Rather common. Three broods. Larvz on birch. EUCLEA. Delphinii Bdy. This species and the var. .S. guercea H. Sch., interjecta Dyar., and viridiclava Wik. are common in June. Larve on apple. PHOBETRON. Pithecium A. and S$. Rare. Larvz on apple, oak, etc. This species has the most peculiar looking larva of any species found here, though that of Fa/caria is a close second. APODA. Bigutlata G. and R. Rare. Middle July. 288 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., '02 TORTRICIDIA. Flexuosa Grt. Rare. July. Larve on maple. Flavula H. Sch. Rare. July. Testacea Pack. Rather common. June. Fasciola. Sch. Rather common. June and July. Larve on maple and not to be distinguished from 7. flexuosa, found at the same time on the same tree, except that the feawosa larva was a iba, larger and slightly marked with red. ae) PACKARDIA. ; Elegans Pack. Rare. July. Geminata Pack. Common. June. Goodellii Grt. Rare. June. We have no doubt but that this is a good species. The moth is decidedly different from geminata in shape and markings. GLUPHISIA. Septentrionis W\k. Rare. June and July. EUMELIA. Lintneri Grote. Rare. First of May. APATELODES. Angelica Grt. Rather rare. Larve on ash. DATANA. Ministra W\k. Common. Larve on a large variety of fruit and forest trees. Angusii G. and R. Rare. Larve on hickory. Drexelii Edw. Common. Larve on Hamamelis. Major G. and R. Common. Larve on Andromeda. LIGUSTRINA. Integerrima G. and R. Rare. Larva on hickory. Contracta W\k. Rare. Larva on several forest trees, like oak, chest- nut, hickory and Hamamelis. ICHTHYURA. Apicalis W\k. Rather rare. Larve on poplar, and closely resembles that of /ch. a/bosigma. The moth appears in May and June. Strigosa Grt. Rare. June. /Inclusa HUbn. Sometimes common, April, May, July and August, Larvz on poplar. BruceiiH. Edw. Common, May, July and August. Larvee on willow, Albosigma Fitch. Common. April, May, July and August, Larve on poplar. NADATA. Gibbosa A, and S, Rare, June and July. Larvee in oak. 4 Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. _ 289 LOPHODONTA. Angulosa A. and S. Rare. June and July. Ferruginea Pack. More common than the last. June. Basitriens Wik. Rare. Middle July. DRYMONIA. Georgica H. Sch. Rare. Last of June, PHEOSIA. Dimidiata H. Sch, Not common. June and August. Larvze on poplar and willow. NOTODONTA. Stragula Grt. Quite common. July. Larve on poplar and willow. NERICE. Bidentata Wik. Common. June and August. Larvz on elm. SYMMERISTA. ; Albifrons A.andS. Rare. May. Larve on Oak. XYLINODES. Lignicolor Wik. Rare. June. SCHIZURA. Zpomee Doub. Rare. July. Leptinoides Grt. Rare. June. Apicalis G. and R. Rare. June and July. Unicornis A. and S. Common. July. Larvz on apple, plum and cherry. Eximia Grt. Rare. July. Concinna A.andS. Common. Mayand June. Larvz on apple, pear, willow, etc. SEIRODONTA. _ Bilineata Pack. Rare. June. HETEROCAMPA. Guitivitta Wik. Rather common. May and June. Larve on oak. Biundata W\k. Rare. June. MACRUROCAMPA. Marthesia Cram. Rare. July. CERURA. Borealis Bdv. June. Larve on blackcherry. Occidentalis Lintn. Rather rare. June. Larve on willow. Cinerea Wik. Quite common. June and July. Larve on willow. SAMIA. Cecropia Linn. Common, May, June and July. Larve feed on a large number of fruit and forest trees. 290 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’02 CALLOSAMIA. Promethea Dr. Common. May and June. Larvae on lilac, wild cherry, black birch, hazel and buttonbush. TROPZA. Luna Linn. Common. June and July. Larvz on apple, beech, etc. TELEA. Polyphemus Cram. Common. June and July. Larve feed on a large number of trees and shrubs. Y AUTOMERIS. Jo Fab. Common. June and July. Larve are general feeders. HEMILEUCA. ; : Maia Dr. Common. September. On lowland. Moth flies by day. Larvee feed on meadow sweet. ANISOTA. Stigma Fab. Rare. Virginiensis Dr. Common. May. Larve on oak. Rubicunda Fbr. June. Larvze on maple. CITHERONIA. SepulchralisG. and R. Very rare. Larve on pitch pine; full grown the last of July. BASILONIA. Imperialis Dr. Common. June. Larve on pine. PHYLLODESMA. Americana Harr. Rare. June. CLISIOCAMPA. Disstria Hbn. Sometimescommon. Larve feed on a variety of trees. Americana Fab. Common. July. Larvez on apple, cherry, etc. TOLYPE. Velleda Stoll. Common. September and October. Larve on apple, plum, grape, peach and several forest trees. Laricis Fitch. Rather rare. September. We have found a number of cocoons on small pines, which would indicate that it was one of its food plants. COSSUS. Centerensis Lintn., Rare. PRIONOXYSTUS. Robinia Peck. Rather common. Larve in red oak, white oak and and locust. STHENOPIS. Argenteomacu/alus Ham, Common, June. Larvee feed in the roots of gray birch, willow, alder, etc. HEPIALUS. GracilisGrt. Common, July, The moth comes readily to light, often several at once. Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 291 A New Papilio from the Orient. By GEorGE A. EHRMANN, Pittsburg, Pa. Papilio tahmourath spec. nova. Male.— Allied to Pap. agestor Gray. Head, palpi, antenne and thorax are the same as in P. agestor. Abdomen is darker and has broader, grayish rings than are met with in P. agesfor. Forewings.—The upper- side have the same markings that are met with in P. agesfor, except that the gray is more suffused with blackish scales, and that the discoidal cell has four unequal bluish ashen gray bars, whilst in P. ages/or this cell is unbroken and is filled in its entirety. Hindwings on the upperside: the ground color is of a deep velvety black, whereas in both sexes of P. ages- tor, it is reddish fulvus. The discoidal in this member, too, is decorated with four unequal bars, similar to that of the forewings, and which is not the case in P. agestor. The sub-marginal row of lunated spots is almost wanting, the two nearest the apex, are the most prominent. There is also a large reddish triangular patch on the anal angle, extending upward to the discoidal cell. This patch is toothed toward the abdominal mar- gin, but well defined inwardly. The abdominal margin is black. Fore- wings on the underside ; the markings are all the same as above, but a little lighter in color ; on this side of the forewings in ?. agesfor the apex is a pale brown. In Pap. famourath, this is wanting, and the colors are uniform throughout. Hindwings on the underside ; the ground color is pale reddish fulvous, with the grayish markings as above, but much lighter. There are no dark brown markings between the nervules 2, 3 and 4, which are found in both sexes of P. agesfor Gray. Exp. 3% inc. Type.—Coll. Ehrmann. Hab.—S. China. Note.-—D’ Herbelot tells us that there is a Persian story, that Tahmourath was the first to cultivate rice and to nourish silk worms, and as China is the land of rice and silk, the writer gladly dedicates this beautiful creature to TTahmou- rath’s honor. ‘This species will form the fourth member of the sub-genus Cadugoides. Viz.: agestor Gray, tahmourath Ehr., govindra Moore and epycides Hew. Pror. H. F. WickuHam of the University of Iowa has returned from a collecting trip to the Owens Valley region and adjacent mountains in California. He did some work in regions never before investigated ento- mologically and also worked over some of the ground that had been in- vestigated by Dr. Horn years ago. The trip was quite successful. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [The Conductors of ENToMoLocicaL News solicit and will thankfully receive items _ of news likely to interest its readers from any source. The author’s name will be given in each case, for the information of cataloguers and bibliographers.] To Contributors.—All contributions will be considered and passed upon at our earliest convenience, and, as far as may be, will be published according to date of recep- tion. ENTOMOLOGICAL News has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumfer= ence, as to make it necessary to put ‘“‘ copy’ into the hands.of the printer, for each num- ber, three weeks before date of issue. This should be remembered in sending special or important matter for a certain issue. Twenty-five ‘‘ extras,” without change in form, will be given free, when they are wanted ; and this should be so stated on the MS., along with the number desired. The receipt of all papers will be acknowledged.—Ep. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., NOVEMBER, 1902. ~ Science should not be made ridiculous by silly or absurd statements. We are moved to make these remarks from see- ing the term ‘‘ frightened mouse color’’ in a description of an insect, Colletes salicicola. Now, if there are any accurate obser- vations to prove that a mouse changes color when ‘‘ pussy’? is after it, we are willing to humbly beg the pardon of the per- son or persons using the term. We might suggest a photo- graphic apparatus by which accurate observations could be made along these lines. Mice and cats are both common. It is said that under certain conditions negroes turn white (we have not observed it), and as a parallel term to ‘‘ frightened mouse’’ color, why not use “‘ frightened negro’’ white? We have seen negroes turn white in the dissecting-room pickle, but in that case their fright was over. After this we will care- fully look at every mouse we see run across the floor, and will shy a boot after it to produce a possible change of color. Should not the species of mouse be mentioned? What color do white mice assume when they have neurasthenia? Doubt- less some mice of the same species are paler than others, and we suggest the term pale mouse color, but we hesitate to accept a nomenclature parallel to ‘‘ frightened mouse’’ colof or ‘‘fright- ened negro’’ white. We respectfully call the attention of the United States Government Bureau of Standards to this subject, and suggest that they investigate this matter in conjunction with the Mammalogical Bureau of the Department of Agricul- ture, 292 Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 293 Notes and News. ENTOMOLOGICAL GLEANINGS FROM ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE. ARRANGEMENTS are being made by the State Entomologist of New York to supply schools desirous of such aid with small collections of in- sects upon the payment of a nominal fee. These collections are to be designed to illustrate courses in zoology, biology, nature study, and it is announced that they will he classified into the following divisions : 1. A systematic collection of about 100 representatives of the principal orders, with series illustrating the transformation of species having both complete and incomplete metamorphoses. 2. A collection of about 100 of the more common interesting species found in the field, together with series illustrating the various stages and habits of some of the more important forms. 3. The same as number 2 but composed largely of insects met with in the Spring. 4. Special collections of about the same size as those described above and representing limited groups, for example: Economic insects, mimicy, bees and their allies, flies, butterflies and moths, etc. These special col- lections will be prepared only in response to several requests. Other phases of insect life may be illustrated if there be a demand for it.— News- paper. NOTE ON LARVA OF Schizura concinna.—On a recent walk I captured a colony of full grown larve of Schizura concinna feeding on blackberry. While transferring them to a breeding cage I noticed an odor of sulphuric acid, which I was much puzz!ed to account for until it occurred to me to smell one of the larve. I thus discovered that the odor came from a transparent watery fluid that exuded from the caterpillar’s skin wherever it was touched. When held close to the nose the odor was so strong as to produce an involuntary checking of the breath familiar to any one who has inhaled ammoniafumes. ‘The fluid did not tarnish silver when rubbed upon it, but showed quite a strong acid reaction upon litmus pap r. This larva furnishes a beautiful example of the combination of a strong defensive equipment with warning coloring.--F. H. Foster, Claremont, N. H. ‘In 1898 Mr. A. G. Weeks Jr., of Boston, Mass., sent Wm. J. Gerhard to the districts near La Paz, Bolivia, for the purpose of collecting diurnal Lepidoptera. Sixty weeks were spent in this work and many new and rare species were discovered. An account of the journey in given in a publication entitled ‘Illustrations of Hitherto Unfigured Lepidoptera,” by A. G. Weeks Jr. The entire expense of the journey and subsequent publications was borne by Mr. Weeks, who has also supplied the beautiful colored plates of new Bolivian Lepidoptera which have appeared in the News. This liberal gentleman is doing good work for the advancement of science, and we trust that he may have many followers. 294 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’o Entomological Literature. COMPILED BY H. L. VIERECK AND J. A. G. REHN. Under the above head itis intended to note papers received at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia pertaining to the Entomology of the Americas (North and South). Articles irrelevant to American entomology, unless monographs, will not be noted. Contributions to the anatomy, physiology and embryology of insects, however, whether relating to American or exotic species, will be recorded. The numbers in heavy- faced type refer to the journals, as numbered in the following list, in which the papers are published ; * denotes that the paper in question contains descriptions of new North American forms. The titles of all papers will be quoted in the original and not translated. 3. American Naturalist, Cambridge.—4. The Canadian Entomologist, London, Ont.—5. Psyche, Cambridge.—7. United States Department of Agriculture, Washington.—9. The Entomologist, London,—1l4. Proceed- ings of the Zoological Society of London.—15. Biologia Centrali-Ameri- cana, London.—24. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift, Berlin.—38. Wiener Entomologische Zeitung, Vienna.—46. Tijdschrift voor Entomolo- gie, The Hague.—50. Proceedings of the U. S. National Museum, Wash- ington.—84. Insekten Boérse, Leipsic.—116. Biological Bulletin, Boston. THE GENERAL SUBJECT.—Aigner-Abafi, L. v.—Ueber Mimikry. Allge- meine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neudamm, vii, No. 18, pp. 368-372.— Banks, N. An Index to Bulletins Nos. 1-30 (New Series) (1896-1901) of the Division of Entomology, 7, Bull. No. 36 (n. s.).—Kellogg, V. L. The Development and Homologies of the Mouth Parts of Insects, 3, xxxvi, pp. 683-706 —Verhoeff, C. Klassen und Ordnungen der Arthopoda. Thier- Reich, 5 Bd, II Abth, Leipzig, 1902.—Wasmanmn, E. Species nove Insectorum Termitophilorum ex America Meridionali, 46, 45 Deel, Jhg., 1902, p. 95. ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY.—Britton, W. E. The Apple-tree Tent-cater- pillar. Bulletin 139, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven.—Felt, E. P. Seventeenth Report of the State Entomologist on Injurious and other Insects of the State of New York. Bulletin 53, New York State Museum, Albany. Elm Leaf Beetle in New York State. Bulletin 57, New York State Museum, Albany.—Hunter, W. D. The Present Status of the Mexican Cotton-boll Weevil in the United States. Year-book of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1901.—Simpson, C. B. Report on Codling-moth Investigations in the Northwest during 1gor, 7, Bulletin 35 (n. ser.).—Stedman, J.M. The more Important Insects In- jurious to Wheat in Missouri. Thirty fourth Annual Report of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture, pp. 55-141. ARACHNIDA.—Banks, N. A List of Spiders collected in Arizona by Messrs. Schwarz and Baker during the Summer of 1901,” 50, xxv, pp. 211-221.—Cambridge, F. P. On the Spiders of the Genus Latrodectus Walckenaer, 14, 1902, vol. I, pt. II, pp. 247-261, pls. xxviiand xxvii, Araneidea (Central America and Mexico), vol. 1, pp. 205-308, and vol. IT, pp. 361-376, pls. xxxiv, xxxv, 15, pt. elxxii.—Pocock, R. I. Arachnida Scorpiones (Central America and Mexico), pp. 1-16, pls. i, ii, 15, elxxii, Nov., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 295 MALLOPHAGA.—-Kellogg, V. L. and Kuwana, S. I. Mallophaga form Birds. Papers from the Hopkins Stanford Galapagos Expedition, 1899, x. Entomological Results (8). P. Wash. Acad., iv, pp. 457-499. ORTHOPTERA.—Walker, E.M. A Preliminary List of Acridiidz of On- tario, 4, xxxiv, pp. 251-258. HEMIPTERA.—Ball, E.D. New Genera and Species of N. A. Fulgoride,* 4, xxxiv, pp. 259-266.—Cockerell, T. D. A. A Contribution to the Classi- fication of Coccidz (concl.), 9, xxxv, pp. 257-260.—Fernald, Mrs. C. H. On the Type of the Genus Coccus, 4, xxxiv, pp. 232-233.—Hansen, H. J. On the Morphology and Classification of the Auchenorrhynchous Homop- tera, iiv, 9, xxv, pp. 260-263.—King, G@. B. The Association of Coccide, 5, ix, pp, 401-404.—Kirkaldy, G. W. and Edwards, 8. Anmerkungen iiber bemerkenswerte Pyrrhocorinen (Rynchota), 38, xxi, heft vii, pp. 161-172. —Wasmann, E. See General Subject. ODONATA.—Needham, J. G. Three New Gomphines,* 4, xxxiv, pp. 275-278. ISOPTERA.—Silvestri, F. Ergebnisse biologischer Studien an Siidam- erikanischen Termiten. Allgemeine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neu- damm, vii, No. 17, pp. 326-335. LEPIDOPTERA.—Dyar, H. G. Life Histories of North American Geome- tridze, 5, ix, pp. 407-408. Descriptions of the Larvee of some moths from Colorado, 50, xxv, pp. 369-412.—Eliot, I, M. and Soule, C. G. Cater- pillars and their Moths. The Century Co., New York.—Grote, A. R. Die Platypterygiden, xix, p. 314.--Lyman, H, H. Hydroecia Nelita Strecker, 4, xxxiv, p. 274.—Rothke, Max.—[On Vanessa Antiopa, L.] 84, xix, pp. 314-315.—Scudder, §. H. Group Characteristics of Some North American Butterflies, iv, 5, ix, pp. 405-407.—Smith, J. B. Contributions toward a Monograph of the Lepidopterous Family Noctuidz of Boreal North Am- erica. A Revision of the Moths referred to the Genus Leucania, with De- scriptions of New Species,* 50, xxv, pp. 159-2c9 —Speiser, P. Bemer- kungen tiber die ‘‘ Erstarrungswarme’”’ der Schmetterlingspuppen, 84, ’ xix, pp. 306-307.—Stichel, H. Aufteilung der Gattung Opsiphanes Westw., Beschreibung neuer Brassoliden und synonymische Notizen, 24, xlvi, heft, iv, pp. 487-524.—Therese, Prinzessin von Bayern. Von Ihrer Ko6nigl. Hoheit der Prinzessin Therese von Bayern auf einer Reise in Siidamerika DIPTERA.—Coquillett, D. W. New Diptera from North America,* 50, xxv, pp. 83-126.—Hendel, F. Strongylopthalmus, eine neue Gattung der Psiliden (Dipt.), 38, xxxi, heft, vii, pp. 179-181.—Johnson, C.W. New North American Diptera,* 4, xxxiv, pp. 240-242.—Osten Sacken, C. R. On a Distinctive Character of the Imagos of the Suborders of Diptera : Orthorrhapha brachycera and Cyclorrhapha athericera, introduced by Latreille (1825) but overlooked by Later Authors. The Entomologists’ Monthly Magazine, London (2), xiii, pp. 228-229.—Snodgrass, R. E. The Inverted Hypopygium of Dasy//is and Lophrea, 5, ix, pp. 399-400, pl. 5. 296 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’02 COLEOPTERA.—Champion, G. C. Coleoptera (Central America and Mexico). Vol. iv, pt. 4, pp. 1-32, pls. I, II, 15, clxxii.--Pyles, T. W. A Tortoise Beetle new to Quebec, 4, xxxiv, pp. 273-274.—Hunter, W. D. The Present Status of the Mexican Cotton-boll Weevil in the United States. Yearbook of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1901.—Jacoby, M. Descriptions of New Species of Coleoptera of the Family Halticidz from South and Central America, 14, 1902, vol. i, pt. 2, pp. 171-204, pl. xx —Lewis, G@. On New Species of Histeride.* Annals and Magazine of Natural History, London, x, pp. 223-239.—Pic, M. Etude Dichotomique sur les Trichodesona Lec. du Brésil. Annales de la Societé Entomolo- gique de Belgique, xlvi, viii, pp. 408-409.—Reitter, E. Neuer Beitrag zur Systematischen Gruppeneintheilung der Melolonthide, 38, xxi, heft vii. pp. 173-176.—Schulz, W. A. Biologische, Zoogeographische und synony- mische Notizen auf der Kaferfauna des unteren Amazonenstroms, 24, xlvi, heft ii and iii, pp. 321-338.—Sharp, D. Coleoptera (Central America and Mexico). Vol. ii, pt. 1, pp. 673-688, 15, pt. clxxi.—Therese, Prin- zessin von Bayern. Von [hrer K6nigl. Hoheit der Prinzessin von Bayern auf einer Reise in Siidamerika, gesammelte Insekten, iv, Coleoptera. 24, xivi, heft 4, pp. 463-486.—Uyttenboogaart, D. L. List of Beetles col- lected in the months of Aug. and Sept., 1900, in Surinam (Dutch Guyana), and on the island of Barbadoes, 46, 45 Deel, Jhg., 1902, p. 112.—Voigts, H. Zur Synonymie. der Meloiden Gattung Zonabdiris, 38, heft 7, pp. 177- 178.—Wassmann, E. See General Subject. HYMENOPTERA.—Ashmead, W.H. Classification of the Fossorial, Pre- daceous and Parasitic Wasps.* Papers No, 8 and 9, 4, xxxiv, pp. 219- 231 and 268-273.—Cockerell, T. D. A. A new Bee of the genus Bombome- lecta,* 4, xxxiv, p. 267.—Crawford, J. C., Jr. Notes and Descriptions of Bees,* 4, xxxiv, pp. 234-240.—Ducke, A. Beobachtungen iiber Bliiten- besuch, Erscheinungszeit, etc., der bei Para vorkommenden Bienen. Allgemeine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neudamm, vii, nr. 18, pp. 321- 326, 360-368.—Emery, €. An Analytical Key to the genera of the family Formicidz, for the identification of the workers, 3, xxxvi, pp. 707-725.— Perez, J. Contribution a l'étude des Xylocopes.* Actes de la Société Linnéene de Bordeaux, lvi, pp. 1-128.—-Robertson, C. Synopsis of Halic- tine,” 4, xxxiv, pp. 243-250.—Wasmann, E. Neues iiber die zusammen- gesetzten Nester und gemischten Kolonien der Ameisen. Allgemeine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neudamm, vii, No. 17, pp. 340-345.—Wheeler, W.M. An American Cerapachys, with Remarks on the Affinities of the Cerapachyinz, 116, iii, No. 5, pp. 181-191. : Caterpillars and Their Moths, with Illustrations from Photographs of Living Caterpillars and Spread Moths. By Ida Mitchell Eliot and Caro- line Gray Soule. The Century Co., New York. Price, $2.00 and 18 cents postage. This work is an exact record of the authors’ experiences, aided by reference to the standard works on the subjects. Its great value Nov., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 2907 lies in the fact that it gives the life history of forty-species within its covers, and illustrates them by half tones. The literature of the moths is so scat- tered in numerous publications that the beginner is usually at a loss to know where to look for information, and this work will therefore be indis- pensible to those for whom it is intended. The authors have had a wide experience in rearing moths, and we would suggest that they do not stop here, but give us an additional forty-three or more species. The illustra- tions, as a whole, are quite satisfactory. From the standpoint of artistic effect and entomological technic the illustrations would have looked bet- ter, if the specimens had been symmetrically spread. In some cases they hardly look like bred specimens. We can heartily recommend the work as being very useful and badly needed. —_—_—_— Oo OBITUARY OF AN ENTOMOLOGIST. O gentle reader, drop a tear For one beneath this stone ; In life he named 7000 bugs, To science, all unknown. But now, alack! he is condemned, In a place I dare not name; With his owz books, through endless years, To identify the same.—A. VicTIM Doings of Societies. The regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Entomological Society was held in the John Crerar Library, on Thursday evening, September 18, 1902. Eight members were present. President Longley in the chair. In regard to the selection of a topic for future discussion, Mr. Adams moved that a committee, composed of Messrs. Healy and Tower, with Mr. Longley as chairman, be appointed to select subjects. Motion carried. Prof. Tower promised to take the initiative in the talk at _ the October meeting. Subject to be announced later by the secretary. For the November meeting, Mr. Healy agreed to lead in a -discussion on Satyrus alope in its various forms, as illustrating climatic influence on races. 298 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Nov., ’02 Mr. Longley opened the evening discussion on Genus Ho- moptera, and exhibited an interesting series of specimens. The exhibit showed the remarkable variation in the genus, and also the gradations from one species into another. Speci- mens were also shown by Mr. Healy. Adjourned at 9.55. Joun Comstock, Secretary. The September meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social, held at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523 South Thir- teenth street, Philadelphia. Ten persons were present. The Field Day Committee reported a successful meeting at Anglesea, N. J., September rst. Mr. H. Wenzel stated that the supposed new Cerambycid mentioned at the last meeting, had proven to be Pimatodes ater. ‘The specimens taken at Anglesea, N. J., were found on oak. He also exhibited part of the Carabide taken, by him- self and son, at Balsam in the mountains of North Carolina, at altitudes from 3,500 to 7,000 feet, during the past summer. About fifty species of this family were taken, including many rare ones. Mr. Daecke reported that he had formerly found certain Hymenoptera plentiful about a scale insect on Lzrzodendron, but this year he had failed to find any specimens about the scales. At Lucastown, N. J., he had taken 8 specimens of Celithemis fasciata, a species new to the State. WILLIAM J. Fox, Secretary. OBITUARY. It is with sorrow and regret that we announce the death of R. J. Weith, of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Weith was born in Prussia, September 15, 1847. At the age of twenty-five he came to America. All his spare time was spent in entomolog- ical study. The deceased was best known from his work in Hymenoptera and Odonata, in which branches he made some interesting discoveries and captures. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and correspondents. Ent, News, Vor. XIII. MOSQUITO LARVA—(smMITH.) ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. Vou. XIII. DECEMBER, 1902. No. 10. CONTENTS: Smith—Mosquito Larvee.......s0.-see0+ 299 | Ashmead—Ceropales vs. Agenioxenus 318 Cockerell—Colletes crucis..........++. 304 | Slosson—Additional List of Insects ta- Skinner—A New Species of Meliteea... 304 ken in Alpine Region, Mt. Wash. 319 Cockerell—Notes on the genus Leprus 305 | Editorial ..........sscceeeecerececececes 322 Bradley—Dyseidopus (Pimpline)...... 307 | Entomological Literature............++ 323 Banks—Daddy-long-legs from Maine.. 308 | Notes and NewS.......-++s+eeeeeeeeeeees 326 Rehn—N. Jersey and Penna. Orthop... 309 | Doings of Societies ......--.-++eseeeeee ‘328 Denton—Tropical Butterflies.......... 316 Characters of Some Mosquito Larvae. By JouNn B. SMITH. During the season of 1902 systematiccollections of mosquitoes were made in New Jersey and larvze were bred from pools and other bodies of water in all parts of the State. ‘Three species of Anopheles were bred by Dr. H. P. Johnson at Newark ; cru- clans occurring once only among the adults. Its larva probably resembles that of other species since it was not recognized among them. /Psorophora ciliata, Aedes fuscus, A. smithii and Urotenia sapphirina were raised in the Laboratory and recog- nized in the field. Stegomyia signifera Coq. was new to the State fauna and its larva was separated from those of pungens among which it was found. It occurred in somewhat foul water and is recognizable by its robust build and somewhat sickly white thorax contrast- ing with the darker abdominal rings. ‘The antennz are differ- ent in form from the species of either Culex or Stegomyia, and the anal siphon has no rows of spines or teeth. If larval char- acters count, it forms a distinct generic type. . Sixteen species of Culex were recognized in the larval stage. One was not bred to maturity and one was brought in from another State (Maine). 299 300 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’02 There is no intention of giving here any descriptions of larvee or any attempt at a classification : it is simply a brief statement of the species found, the general character of the places where found and those points in general appearance that distinguish them. The figures on Plate XV give the form of the antennz and of the corneous part of the labium; the drawings being free-hand, without close regard to scale. The determinations of the adults were made by Mr. Coquillett, but are subject to revision in some cases. Early in spring the larvaof C. canadensis was ‘and in wood- land pools and springs as described on page 267 of this volume. Associated with it was C. cantans which resembles it so closely that the two are not easily recognized as distinct. Canéans is a somewhat larger and more robust larva, with shorter, stouter antenne. The corneous labial structure is almost the same. Both larve have short breathing tubes; but that of canéans is shorter and approaches that of so//icitans with which it is also found associated in brackish pools on salt meadows. ‘The latter has still shorter, more slender antennz and has the labrum ob- long, squarely terminated in front, while caz/ans has it rounded and, as a whole, somewhat heart-shaped. ‘These three species are closely related. C. teniorhynchus also occurs with sollicttans and has exactly the same habits. I have bred the two species from eggs in the same piece of sod and did not realize until adults emerged, that two kinds of larvee were in the dish. The only differences I could find are the somewhat longer antennze and the somewhat shorter labium. The species does equally well in fresh or salt water. Another early larva is what I take to be that of perturbans with a short anal siphon and very prominent antenne. The latter are white at base, black beyond the constriction and with a very prominent tuft of feathered hair, ‘The structure of the labium indicates what Dr. Dyar terms the ring-legged group, and perlurbans is the only member of that group taken where this larva occurred that I have not bred. ‘The larva is a large one, C. confinis occurs in meadow pools, road puddles and rather Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 301 clean water generally. Itisan active, robust, dark larva, with short, very robust and very spiny antennz. The larve of C. triseriatus were found in an iron pail half filled with rain water. ‘They are at once recognizable by the in- tensely black head and the short black anal tube. The body is slender and white and the motions are slower, less jerky than those of the other species. ‘The resemblance is to the larva of Stegomyia fasciata. The labium is quite distinct in form and the antennz are very long, very slender and almost bare. C. atropalpus is closely allied and only a little smaller. There is an obvious difference in the labium and the antennze are shorter, stouter and somewhat hairy. ‘The larve were taken in pools in the rocks on the coast of Maine by my little boy and carried to me at New Brunswick. Mr. Coquillett writes me that the species is found near Washington, and its occurrence in New Jersey is therefore probable. Three species so closely resembling each other in the adult stage that all were at first supposed to be sylvestris were bred from very obviously different larve. From Delair, N. J., I received large numbers of a rather stout, white larva with a short brown anal siphon, found everywhere in pools and ponds, and I bred out a large number of adults. The antennze were rather slender, only a littlé hairy, and the labium was in general accord with that of the cantans and its allies. From the vicinity of Newark Mr. E. L. Dickerson, my as- sistant, brought in a stout active larva with a short anal siphon and a very short, stout, hairy antenna. ‘The labium is dis- tinctly different from the usual ring-legged type, but the adults bred from this batch were supposed to be sylvestris at first sight. They proved different on further study and the species has not yet been determined. From the salt meadows near Elizabeth, Mr. H. H. Brehme, who explored this territory for me, sent large quantities of larvee which at first appeared to be all sod/icttans. When adults began to issue two species were noted and it was found that two forms of larvee could be recognized :—one in which the head was im- maculate, and another in which it was maculate—the most per- 302 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’o2 sistent mark being a round, blackish spot near the vertex. The labium was much like the previous species, entirely unlike that of sollicitans, but the antennz were longer, different in form, and spiny rather than hairy. ‘The adults seemed to be also sylvestris. Mr. Coquillett has not yet had an shite dene: to study these forms comparatively.* All the other species bred by me agree ceneeaie’ in having the labium somewhat oblong, the centre a little produced and the line to the side more or less oblique. C. territans differs from all the others in the enormously long, slender anal siphon and the broad head with prominent antennze extending beyond the sides. These antennee are black at tip and have a tuft of long hair at the set-off. The larvee occur almost everywhere in running or stagnant waters, fresh or brackish ; but 1 have not found them in really foul nor ab- solutely salt water. C. pungens is common everywhere in all kinds of water, no matter how foul. I have not found it in salt or even brackish water ; but the addition of sea salt to water in which it was tatseliiig! did not prevent the completion of its transformations. It is a white larva with a moderately long anal siphon a little enlarged at the middle. The antenna is quite characteristic ; stout, a little curved, with a distinct set-off beyond the middle. A similar larva is quite generally found in ponds overgrown or otherwise sheltered, and in quiet or even stagnant waters ; but not in salty or foul water. The adult resembles pungens so closely that I cannot distinguish between them and Mr. Coquillett has called this pipiens for me. ‘The antenna in the larva is shorter than in pungens, not curved, not nearly so stout, and the small set off is below the middle. ‘The labium is alto- gether different in shape, as a comparison of the figures will show. On the salt meadows near Elizabeth Mr. Brehme found with * Since the above was written Mr. Coquillett has compared the species and finds no differences from sy/veséris ; but the larva is certainly not like the Delair species. I think we have close allies or a dimorphic larva. t This species is res/vans according to Coquillett who has pointed out to me distinctive characters since the above was written, 2 ee. Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 303 sollicttans during early September a larva that looked like that of pungens except that it had a very much longer, straight anal siphon and decidedly blackish antennz. It looked like a cross between /erritans and pungens, and so its structure proclaimed it. erritans has a larger head, a longer more slender siphon and is smaller ; otherwise the differences are slight. The adult resembled pungens and specimens previously taken on the meadow had been accepted as such ; but Mr. Coquillett decided that it was xigritulus. During August I collected at Lahaway, with numbers of fer- ritans and restuans, a smaller larva with anal gills fully twice as long as usual. ‘They were separated from the others and a number of adults were bred which were also named vest/uans. They are smaller than pungens and resemble ¢erritans except that they seem not quite sodark. ‘The antenna is slender, a little curved and with the small set off just below the middle. The labial plate is quite characteristic and has the lateral as well as the front edge serrated.* _ Of the species known to me to occur in New Jersey I lack the larva of Conchyliastis musicus only, and am doubtful of that of Culex perturbans. EXPLANATION OF PLATE. The figures represent the larval antenna and half the corneous plate of the labium in each instance: in 3 and 4 figures of the labrum are added. 1. Stegomyia signifera. 10. Culex sylvestris (Delair). 2. Culex canadensis. Il. Sp.? Newark. 3 cantans. 12. Sp.? Salt marsh. 4. sollicitans. 13. territans. i. teniorhynchus, 14. pungens. 6. ? perturbans. 15. restuans. *, con/jinis. 16. nigritulus. 8. tri-seriatus, 17 sp.? 9. alropalpus. * T cannot agree with Mr. Coquillett that the insects bred from this larva are restuans and have kept the examples separated without name. EUHAGENIA NEBRASK#, Hy. Edw.—On October 5 I collected this pretty red-winged Sesiid at Las Vegas, N. M., thus considerably extending its known range.—T. D. A. CoCKERELL, 304 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’02 \ Colletes crucis. BY T. D. A. CocKERELL. Colletes crucis Cockerell, n. sp.—¢’. Length about 7 mm. ; black, densely covered with yellowish-white hair ; head broad, orbits strongly converging below, face entirely covered with hair, mandibles with the apical half ferruginous ; malar space very short, fully twice as broad as long ; bifurcation of tongue very deep ; flagellum not ferruginous beneath, nor obviously crenulated ; thorax densely covered with erect hair ; meso- thorax with strong large punctures, except the middle, which is impunct- ate ; base of metathorax with a few irregular strong longitudinal plica- tions, terminated by a strong rim ; truncation shining ; tegulz ferruginous, hairy ; wings long, hyaline and iridescent, with ferruginous stigma and nervures ; first recurrent nervure joining the very broad second submar- ginal cell at its middle ; legs hairy ; knees, apices of first four tibiz, both ends of hind tibiz, and all the tarsi, ferruginous ; abdomen hairy, the bands consisting of very dense long hairs, covering most of the surface ; disc of first segment shining, scarcely punctured ; the depressed apical portion of the segment ferruginous, but covered by hair; venter with continuous hair-bands. Hab.—\as Cruces, New Mexico, Aug. 27, on flowers of Solidago canadensis, collected by Prof. C. H. T. Townsend. On the same flowers at the same time, Townsend collected a male Colletes anne Ckll. In my table in Bull Denison Lab., xi, C. Crucis runs to C. gypsicolens, but it is a very much smaller species than the latter, with yellower pubescence and differ- ently colored legs; the abdominal bands in gypsicolens are en- tirely white, in cructs they are obviously yellowish. From C. anne@, the species here described differs by its much less yellow pubescence, smaller size and narrower abdomen ; yet they are closely allied. A New Species of Melitaea. By HENRY SKINNER. M. dameetas §\.—Upperside. Primaries. The ground color of the wing is black, crossed by four broken bands of fulvous spots, parallel to the outer margin. The first row, next to the margin, consists of about nine very small and narrow spots ; the next row consists of seven spots, the upper three being round and the lower four lunate. In the next row the spots are six in number and somewhat larger, In the next and last row the number of spots is six and they are still larger ; they are not in Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 305 the same line and form two curves; these two curves are rather heavily edged with black on the inner side. In the cell are three roughly quad- rate spots edged with black, the inner one partly divided by a black line parallel to the costa. The secondaries are marked in the same gen- eral way by four lines of spots; the first consisting of seven very narrow ; the next of three somewhat lunate ; the next of six, the lower three gem- inate ; the next of seven, the first very small and geminate, the fourth spot with a black dot on it, the next two spots smal] and the last a mere point. Zhe basal half is black with a fulvous dot in the cell. Underside. Primaries. There is a narrow fulvous line next to the exterior margin, bordered on both sides by narrow black lines; next to this a row of lunate spots edged with black, the five upper ones washed with yellow. On the outer third of the costa is an irregular black mark extending into the wing about one-eighth of aninch. Just beyond the middle, extend- ing into the wing from the costa, is a black curved line, made up of four spots. The bulk of the remainder of the wing is fulvous, divided by the black neuration. There are also a few irregular small black markings and lines. Secondaries. These are crossed by a series of spotted lines, parallel to the exterior margin as follows: The first of seven, narrow, fulvous spots; the second light yellow and larger of seven; the third of seven with the first two light yellow and the remainder fulvous ; the fourth row, of eight spots, all yellow ; the first four large and remainder small ; the fifth row of seven, all yellow ; there is a yellow spot in the cell and three near the base. All these spots are edged with black. The fringes of all wings, above and below, are alternately black and white. Expanse of wings 41 mm. Described from four specimens from Colorado as follows : One from South Park, viii. 15.02 John and Hurd Comstock ; two from Prof. A. J. Snyder, Williams River Range, viii. 9.02 and Hall Valley, vii. 21.02; one from E. J. Oslar. This species belongs to the group containing harrisi, palla, whitney2, etc. Notes on the Orthopteran genus Leprus. By T. D. A. CocKERELL. The common Leprus of New Mexico (Organ Mountains, Raton, etc.) is a fine species with blue wings. Several years ago, finding that it did not seem to agree with the description and figure of Leprus wheeleri (Thomas), I proposed to call it L. cyaneus. This name, however, was not published, because Messrs. Scudder and Bruner were both of the opinion that the insect was the genuine Z. wheeler?. ‘The peculiar color of the 306 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. “ [Dec., ’o2 type of wheeleri was easily accounted for by the fact that it had been in alcohol. Last August, however, I obtained both sexes of a species of Leprus at the electric lights at Roswell, New Mexico. I was quite sure this was the ordinary form, until I looked at the wings, and found that they were not blue! The whole area inside of the black band is a very pale primrose yellow, except that the extreme base of the wingis blue. Here, then, was an insect just like Thomas’ figure of wheeleri, and differing only from the blue-winged wheeleri in color. "The hind femora and tibize of the female were marked with blue exactly as in the blue-winged species, but the blue on the hind tibize of the male was replaced by whitish on the outer side. How is it possible to decide whether the type of wheelert was in fact the Roswell species, or Z. cyaneus discolored by alcohol ? I find only one character available beside those just mentioned, and that is the banding of the tegmina. Notwithstanding much variation, I find that Z cyaneus always has the tegmina more dusky ; with the light band opposite the black band of the hind wings sometimes broad, sometimes linear, but always white or nearly so, conspicuously lighter than the rest of the tegmen. The apical portion of the tegmen, beyond this band, is either plain or feebly marked. The Roswell species has the tegmina more variegated, with prominent contrasts between the light and dark shades, the former being reddish-grey. It seems to me, therefore, that the Roswell species is the real Leprus wheeleri, as the tegmina accord much better with the original figure than do those of Z. cyaneus. I propose, therefore, to regard the latter as a valid new species, taking Raton, N. M., as the type locality. The new interpretation of L. wheeleri brings it close to L. elephas (Sauss.), but I believe they are distinct. In the length of the tegmina, the Raton Z. cyaneus vary from 30 to 33 mm, in the?, and 25-30 in the male. A large? 1. cyaneus captured at Mesilla Park, N. M., September, by Prof. E. O. Wooton, has the tegmina 4o mm. A 2 cyaneus caught by José Mendoza at Dripping Spring, Organ Mountains, has the tegmina 30 mm, An unusually, reddish Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 307 male from La Cueva, Organ Mountains, caught by Carl Town- send, has the tegmina 31 mm. ; this specimen, though very red about the thorax and femora, keeps the white color of the con- spicuous band on the tegmina. L. wheeleri from Roswell has the tegmina 40 mm. in? , 33 ing. The antennz of the ¢ seem rather longer than in that sex of cyaneus. Leprus glaucipennis, Scudder, I met with last year in August at La Jolla, San Diego County, California. It is considerably smaller than Z. cyaneus, and the blue of the wings has a slight greenish tint. <0> A New Species of Dyseidopus Kriechbaumer (Pimplinae. ) By J. CHESTER BRADLEY, Philadelphia. Dyseidopus is a genus of the tribe Xoridini closely related to Echthrus, from which it is distinguished by the venation of the wings. In “chthrus the transverse medial nervure in the hind wings is broken above the middle, and the disco-cubital nervure of the front wings is broken by the stumpof avein. In Dysez- dopus the transverse medial nervure is broken below the mid- dle, and the disco-cubital nervure is not broken by the stump ofa vein. Dyseidopus was founded by Kriechbaumer (Ann. k. k. nath. Hofm. v. p. 489, 1890,) on a unique female from Brazil, and this is the only record of the genus we have hitherto had. It is with interest, therefore, that I record the occur- rence of a new form from a place so distant from Brazil as Van- couver, thereby adding not only a species but a genus to our faunal list. _ Dyseidopus vancouverensis sp. nov.—j' Black ; legs entirely rufo-testa- ceous ; face albo-maculate ; wings hyaline. Length 14.5 mm. Head transverse ; temples narrow ; black except for a broad white line on each side of the face, starting opposite the insertion of the antenne, and covering the basal half of mandibles; clypeus also white ; occiput and cheeks shiny, very sparsely punctate ; antenne polyarticulate, black, scape testaceous beneath. Thorax black, shiny, very sparsely punctate dorsally ; more closely punctate laterally, and quite coarsely roughened posteriorly on the metathorax, which is carinate. Wings hyaline; trans- 308 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’02 verse medial nervure of hind wing broken far below the middle, disco- cubital nervure of front wings not broken by any considerable stump of a vein ; areolet large and pentagonal. Legs, including coxe, entirely rufo- testaceous, front tibiz slightly contracted at base. Abdonien entirely black. Hab.—Vancouver, British Columbia, May 9, 1902. ‘The type is in the collection of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. It was collected by R. V. Harvey: °—>—____- Daddy-long-legs from Mt. Katahdin, Maine. By NATHAN BANKS. During the past summer Prof. H. W. Britcher, of Orono, Maine, visited Mt. Katahdin to collect spiders and insects. He obtained five species of daddy-long-legs. Since no species have been recorded from the State, and as two of his captures are rare species, his catch is worthy of record. Mt. Katahdin, now famous for its butterfly, is evidently a very rich collecting ground. It shows close relationship with Mt. Washington, three of the forms being common to both. In the genus /zobunum many species vary in length of legs according, as Prof. Weed has shown, to faunal limits. Now the specimens of Liobunum longipes from Katahdin have very short legs, but agree exactly with Mt. Washington specimens. Therefore, from this point of view Mt. Katahdin and Mt. Wash- ington are in the same faunal region, even to minute limits. Specimens of L. /ongipes from Canada and from the Thousand Islands, N. Y., have much longer legs. Caddo agilis Banks. From moss, August 28, 2800 feet. This species was previ- ously known from Long Island, N. Y., and from Washington, DC, , Phlegmacera cavicoleus Packard. . Chimney Lake, August 20, 3000 feet. This remarkable form was described from a Kentucky cave, but has since been taken in central New York and in New Hampshire. Oligolophus pictus Wood, Chimney Lake, August 20, 3000 feet ; under moss, August Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 309 28, 2800 feet. This species is not uncommon in the North- eastern States. Nitopus montanus Banks. Chimney Lake, August 20, 3000 feet; beneath birch bark, August 23, 3000 feet ; on the summit, 19th August, 5215 feet. This species was previously known only from Mt. Washington, N. Hamp. ; these specimens vary much in the depth of mark- ings. Liobunum longipes Weed. Beneath birch bark, 23d August, 3000 feet. Found in the Northeastern States, the northern specimens have quite short legs. Specimens from Mt. Washington agree exactly with the Katahdin specimens. Records of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Orthoptera. By JAmEs A. G. REHN. The following records are published mainly as contributions to a faunistic study of the Orthoptera of the country adjacent to Philadelphia. Much of the data relates to the pine barrens of New Jersey, which have been rather closely examined on a number of trips. BLATTIDA. Nyctibora sericea Burmeister. Delaware River Wharves, Philadelphia, Penna. C. Few Seiss. This species has once been recorded from New England. ACRIDIDA. Acrydium arenosum (Burmeister). Tettix arenosus Auct. Glenside, Montgomery Co., Pa. May 5, 1go1. H. L,. Viereck. Paratettix cucullatus (Burmeister). Iona, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. May 26, 1902. E, Daecke. 310 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’02 Tettigidea parvipennis (Harris). Lucaston, Camden Co., New Jersey. April 14, 1902. E. Daecke. Clementon,-Camden Co., New Jersey. April 21, 1g02. E. Daecke. May 14, 1901. J. A. G. Rehn. Riverton, Bur- lington Co., New Jersey. May 3, 1901. J. A. G. Rehn. Manu- muskin, Cumberland Co., New Jersey. April 28, 1902. E. Daecke. Castle Rock, Delaware Co., Pa. March 25, 1902. E. Daecke. Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 24, 1902. J.. A. G. Rehn. The last record was during a time of migration, great num- bers of the species being noted in various sections of the city. | Syrbula admirabilis (Uhler). Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J., Sept. 15, 1902. E. Daecke. ‘Taunton, Burlington Co., N. J., Sept. 6, 1902. W. Stone. Orphulella olivacea (Morse). Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., N. J. Sept. 11, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Orphulella pelidna (Burmeister). Medford, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 5 and 7, 1902. W. Stone. Taunton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 6, 1902. W. Stone. Riverton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 8, 1902. H. L. Viereck. Bear Swamp, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 12, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. Aug. 31, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. This bog loving species is exceedingly common on the cran- berry bogs, and has been taken outside of the pine barren sec- tion at Riverton and Westville. Orphulella speciosa (Scudder), Ricketts, Wyoming Co., Pa. Sept. 1, 1900. S. Brown. Ganoga Lake, Sullivan Co., Pa. Sept. 3, 1900. S. Brown. These appear to be the first Pennsylvania records for this form. Chloealtis conspersa (Harris). Between Atsion and Quaker Bridge, Burlington Co., N. J. Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 311 Sept. 2, r901. J. A. G. Rehn. Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 12, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Pennsylvania. S. F. Aaron. This boreal species occurring in the isolated bogs of the pine barren region adds further proof to the conclusion that these ‘‘islands’’ have a greater preponderance of boreal than austral types inhabiting them. ‘The temperature of the bogs is con- siderably lower than that of the surrounding pine land, thus preserving an Alleghanian element which is testified to by the plants and mammals. Stenobothrus curtipennis (Harris). Ricketts, Wyoming Co., Pa. Sept. 1, 1900. S. Brown. Bellasylva, Wyoming Co., Pa. Aug., 1900. S. Brown. Ganoga Lake, Sullivan Co., Pa. Sept. 2, 1900. S. Brown. Arphia sulphurea (Fabricius). Castle Rock, Delaware Co., Pa. July 18 and 24, 1902. KE. Daecke. Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. April 28, 1902. E. Daecke. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. May 14, 1901. J. A. G. Rehn. Hippiscus phoenicopterus (Germar). Iona, Gloucester Co., N. J. June 2, 1902. E. Daecke. Spharagemon collare wyomingianum (Thomas). Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. Aug. 31, 1902. J. A.G. Rehn. Scirtetica marmorata (Harris). Iona, Gloucester Co., N. J. July 13, 1902. E. Daecke. DaCosta, Atlantic Co., N. J. July 20, 1902. E. Daecke. At- sion, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 2, r901. J. A. G. Rehn. Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 12, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Between Harris and White Horse, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Clementon, Camden Co., N.J. Aug. 31, 1902. J. A.G. Rehn. Taunton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 7, 1902. W. Stone. Medford, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 5, 190z. W. Stone. The western limit of this species in New Jersey is seen from 312 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’o2. the latter three of the above records to be equivalent to the west- ern edge of the pine barrens. Trimerotropis citrina Scudder. Lehigh Gap, Lehigh Co., Pa. July 20, 902. J. A. G. Rehn. This species has been recorded east of the Mississippi but once before, that record being from Maryland (MeNéill, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus., xxiii, p. 427). The collection of the Acad- emy also contains one specimen from Roan Station, Tennessee, taken September 3, 1901, by Mr. Lancaster Thomas. In describing this species McNeill (vide supra) says “‘ pro- cess of the metazone decidedly obtuse angulate, with the mar- gins straight and the tip rounded.’’ The specimens above mentioned agree in every particular except this one, the posterior process of the metazone being rectangulate, with the tip angulate and not rounded. Schistocerca damnifica (Saussure). Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. April 28, 1902. E. Daecke. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. April 21, 1902. E. Daecke. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. May 12 and 14, 1901. H. L. Viereck and J. A. G. Rehn. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. May 6 and 22, 1899. H.L. Viereck. Westville, Glou- cester Co., N. J. May 18. Dr. H. Skinner. Between head of Batsto River and Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. June 18, 1901. J. A. G. Rehn. Schistocerca alutacea (Harris). Acridium rubiginosum Scudder, Boston Journ. Nat. Hist., vii, p. 467, 1862. The above synonymy is established after an examination of the sixty-seven available local specimens. The striped phase (alutacea 5. st.) and the reddish form with the mottled tegmina (rubiginosum Scudder) are connected by a series of seventeen specimens, which show indisputable evidence of intergradation. In many reddish specimens the dorsal line is well marked, in others present on the pronotum alone, and in some green speci- mens the tegmina are distinctly mottled. The structural differ- ences ascribed to the two forms are not of any value, specimens typical of either one of the forms, according to these slight Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 313 structural discrepancies, being the reverse when coloration is considered.* 7 Angelsea, Cape May Co., N. J. Sept. 1, 1902. E. Daecke. DaCosta, Atlantic Co., N. J. July 28, 1902. E. Daecke. Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. Aug. 17, 1902. E. Daecke. ‘Taunton, Burlington Co., N.J. Sept.6, 1902. W. Stone. Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug.12, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Atsion, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 2, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Bear Swamp, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Between Harris and White Horse, Aug. 13, 1902. J. A.G. Rehn. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. Aug. 31, 1902. J. A.G.Rehn. ‘Tinicum, Delaware Co., Pa. Aug. 31, 1902. W. Stone. Melanoplus fasciatus (Walker). Bellasylva, Wyoming Co., Pa. July 13-20, 1901. W. Stone. Lehigh Gap, Lehigh Co., Pa. July 20, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Atsion, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 2, 1901. J. A. G. Rehn. Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 12, 1902. J. A.G. Rehn. Between Harris and White Horse, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A.G. Rehn. DaCosta, Atlantic Co., N. J. July 28, 1902. E. Daecke. Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. Oct. 20, 1902. E. Daecke. This species is abundant in bogs and on scrub land adjoining the same. At the fifth locality cited sixteen specimens were captured in a short time. Melanoplus femoratus (Burmeister ). Lehigh Gap, Lehigh Co., Pa. July 20, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Crum Creek, Delaware Co., Pa. July 26, 1902. E. G. Van- atta. Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 12, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Bear Swamp, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902 J. A. G. Rehn. Between Harris and White Horse, Bur- lington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A.G. Rehn. Atsion, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 2, rgo1. J. A. G. Rehn. Melanoplus femur-rubrum (DeGeer). DaCosta, Atlantic Co., N. J. July 28, 1902. E. Daecke. * For further remarks concerning this species see Rehn, Ent. News, xiii, p. 89. 314 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ‘o2 Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., N. J. Sept. 11, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Angelsea, Cape May Co., N.J. Sept. 1, 1902. E. Daecke. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. Aug. 31, 1902, J. A. G. Rehn. Medford, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 5 and 7, 1902. W. Stone. Taunton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 6, 1902. Melanoplus punctulatus (Scudder). Bellasylva, Wyoming Co,, Pa. July 13-20, 1901. W. Stone. Melanoplus scudderi (Ubler). Medford, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 11 and 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Atsion, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 2, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. DaCosta, Atlantic Co., N. J. July 19. Paroxya floridiana (Thomas). Tinicum, Delaware Co., Pa. G. M. Greene. Riverton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 8, 1901. H. LL. Viereck. Bear Swamp, Biriiagton Co., N. J. Aug, 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Speedwell, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 12, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. Aug. 31, 1r902. J. A. G. Rehn. TETTIGONID. Scudderia furcata Brunner. Clementon, Camden Co., N. J. Aug. 31, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Mt. Airy, Philadelphia Co., Pa. Oct. 3, 1902. E. Daecke. Scudderia curvicauda (DeGeer). Between Harris and White Horse, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Amblycorypha oblongifolia (DeGeer). DaCosta, Atlantic Co., N. J. Aug. 3, 1902. EH. Daecke. Atsion, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 2, 1901. J. A. G. Rehn. Absecon, Atlantic Co, N. J. Mt. Airy, somata Co., Pa. Oct. 1902. E. Taacke: Amblycorypha rotundifolia (Scudder). Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. Oct. 20, 1902. KE. Daecke. Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 315 Microcentrum retinerve (Burmeister). Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. Oct. 20, 1902. E. Daecke. Conocephalus triops (Linn.). Riverton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 8, 1901. H. L. Vier- eck. Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 6, 1901. J. A. G. Rehn. Conocephalus ensiger Harris. Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. Aug. 17, 1962. E. Daecke. Orchelimum concinnum Scudder. Atlantic City, N. J. Sept. 11, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn, Da Costa, Atlantic Co., N. J. July 20, 1902. E. Daecke. Orchelimum nigripes Scudder. Belleplain, Cape May Co., N. J. Sept. 8, 1902. E. Daecke. This specimen is slightly larger than the original measure- ments of Scudder’s description, and the tibize and tarsi are red- dish-brown instead of blackish, but of the known species it appears to be most closely allied to xigripes. Xiphidion nemorale Scudder. Atlantic City, N. J. Sept. 11, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Xiphidion saltans Scudder. Riverton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 8, r901. H. L. Vier- eck. Xiphidion strictum Scudder. Taunton, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 6, 1902. W. Stone Mt. Airy, Philadelphia Co., Pa. Oct. 3, 1902. E. Daecke. Atlanticus pachymerus Burmeister. Castle Rock, Delaware Co, Pa. June1 and 22, 1902. KE. Daecke. Atlanticus dorsalis (Burmeister). Broad Top Mountain, Bedford, Huntingdon Co., Pa. Dr. Joseph Leidy. 316 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’o2 Camptonotus carolinensis (Gerstaecker). Point Pleasant, Ocean Co., N. J. A. P. Brown. Family GRYLLID. Tridactylus terminalis Scudder. Anglesea, Cape May Co., N. J. Sept. 1, 1902. EK. Daecke. Ellipes minuta (Scudder). Ocean City, Cape May Co., N. J. 1902. C. W. Johnson. Ccanthus augustipennis Fitch. Between Harris and White Horse, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Ccanthus latipennis Riley. Medford, Burlington Co., N. J. Aug. 13, 1902. J. A. G. Rehn. Ccanthus nigricornis Walker. Manumuskin, Cumberland Co., N. J. Oct. 20, 1902. HE. Daecke. Ccanthus quadripunctatus Beutenmuller. Medford, Burlington Co., N. J. Sept. 5, 1902. W. Stone Anaxipha exigua (Say). Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pa. Aug. 8, 1902. C. W. Johnson. This species was taken in beating weeds along the banks of the Schuylkill River. <> or Tropical Butterflies. By Wm. D. DENTON. In the October number of the News is an article by O. W. Barrett in which he speaks of the ‘‘ abundance of Lepidoptera in the Tropics.’’ From what he writes it might be inferred that everywhere in the tropics butterflies could be found in quantities, but such is far from being the case. In Colombia, South America, where I have collected, I have found butterflies, as a general thing, Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 317 scarce. A great many species may be found during a collect- ing trip, but seldom are many individuals seen at one time, ex- cept in the case of a few species. I have never seen them at any one time, in the tropics, as plentiful as I have seen them during some favorable day in the White Mountains. This has been not only my experience, but that of other collectors. Such men as Bates and Wallace speak of this peculiarity noticed while collecting in Brazil, on the Amazon River. There is one thing in a collector’s favor in the tropics, how- ever, that I have noticed, and that is that a larger percentage of those captured during the day are perfect than are those caught in the North. One seldom sees ragged, worn-out specimens such as one often sees in the North. It is true that one sometimes sees specimens with a piece gone from the wing, but most of the specimens look as though they had not flown long. The reason for this may be that the struggle for existence is so great among all insect life in the tropics, that individuals do not live long enough to become worn, but soon after laying their eggs, and many times before, they become the prey of insect-eating animals. Also in the same number of the NEws is an article by E. J. Smith in which he incidentally refers to the Denton Mount as ‘*rather expensive.’’ I wish to take exception to this state- ment and am prepared to show that the Denton Mount is less expensive than any other method of mounting which at all protects the specimen against destructive insects, dust and the warping of the wings. a BoLivIAN LEPIDOPTERA (See page 293) —I think it well for me to let you know exactly how the work progresses on the first volume of my descriptions of new butterflies, because there seems to be considerable misunderstanding as to the nature of the work, etc. The plates and printed matter that I have already sent out are simply complimentary and to give an idea of what I was doing. A copy for the printer for the first volume is already completed and will contain about fifty plates and 120 pages, but the work on the plates requires time, and it may be two or three years yet before the first volume will be ready.—A. G. WEEKS, JR. 18 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Dec., ’o2 3 : Ceropales vs. Agenioxenus. By WiLLIAM H. ASHMEAD. In the November number of The Entomological News, Mr. H. L. Viereck, in a paper entitled ‘‘ A New Ceropales,’’ says; ““A specimen of Ceropales maculatus Latr., from Hastings, England, runs to Ceropales as given in Mr. Ashmead’s table. In Ceropales robinsoni = rufiventris Walsh, the cubitus in hind wings originates dehind the transverse median nervure and not before, asin Mr. Ashmead’s table; in other words the type of Agenioxenus Ashmead is congeneric with the type of Ceropales Latr., consequently Agenioxenus must be placed as synonymous with Ceropales Latr.’’ What wonderful perspicacity ! Mr. Viereck finds my defini- tion of Ceropales Latr. correct. But so too, is my definition of Agenioxenus. Mr. Viereck should have taken more time to re- flect and he ought not to have stated so positively that Agen- zoxenus Was synonymous with Ceropales ; the characters used to define it very clearly and sharply separate it from Cevopales. He should have at once seen that Agentoxenus was based upon quite a different insect from C. s0dnsont Cresson, which he says equals C. rufiventris Walsh. _ Agenioxenus Ashmead was based upon a specimen of Cero- pales rufiventris Walsh, in the Riley Collection, probably a co- type of Walsh’s, and the characters given in my table are correct. It is quite evident, therefore, that Ceropales robinsoni Cresson is not the same as C, vufiventris Walsh. Mr. Viereck has been deceived into making them synonymous by a superficial resem- blance in color; in making Agendoxenus identical with Cero- pales he is totally wrong. XYLOCOPA VARIPUNCTA, Patt.—Mr. F. M. Irish has collected this fine bee (black in the 9, fulvous in the ,') in great numbers at Temple, Ari- zona, and has kindly given me a pair. The species extends thence to the coast in a southwesterly direction, having been found in Lower California, as reported by Fox, and at San José de Guaymas in Mexico, where it was collected April 10, 1898, by Dr. L. O. Howard.--T. D. A. Cock- ERELL. Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 319 Additional List of Insects Taken in Alpine Region of Mt. Washington. By ANNIE TRUMBULL SLOSSON. I submit herewith a list of some 150 insects taken in the Summer of 1902 and not included in my previous lists. I am indebted for much assistance in the identification of these species to Messrs. Coquillet, Liebeck, Ashmead, Blanch- ard, Banks, Van Duzee, Fernald and Ball. LEPIDOPTERA. Caradrina multifera Walk. Conchylis dorsimaculana Rod. Penthina frigidana Pack. Gracilaria elongella Linn. ? COLEOPTERA. Carabidae. Lebia tricolor Say. Cymindis unicolor A7irby. Bradycellus neglectus Lec. Silphide. Choleva clavicornis Lec: Anisotoma valida Horn. collaris Lec. Liodes globosa Lec, Agathidium pulchrum Lec. Staphylinide. Homalota sp. ? Mycetoporus n. sp. ? Oxyporus femoralis Grav. bicolor Fauv. Oxytelus nitidulus Grav. Homalium flavipenne Waki. Anthobium pothos Mann. Dermestida. Dermestes lardarius Zinn. Attagenus piceus O/iv. Dascyllide. Eucinetus punctulatus Zec. Lampyride. Photinus ardens Lec. Ptinide. Dorcatoma pallicorne Lec. Scarabaeidae. Geotrupes horni Blanch, Cerambycide. Oberea tripunctata Swed. Chrysomelide. Lema brunneicollis Lec. Microrhopala excavata O/iv. Tenebrionide. Boletophagus corticola Say. Mordellide. Mordella marginata AZe/sh. Curculionide. Apion walshii Smith. Dorytomus brevicollis Zec. Elleschus ephippiatus Say. Scolytide. Dendroctonus similis Zec. DIPTERA. Diplosis sp. ? Bolitophila montana Cog. Platyura mendosa Zw. Lasiosoma pallipes Say. Boletina groenlandica Sfaeg. tricincta Zw. 320 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. Neoglaphyroptera bivittata Say. opima Zw. sublunata Lw Mycetophila ichneumonea Say. Chironomus scalenus Schr. Tanytarsus n. sp. ? Camptocladius byssinus JM/ezg. Ceratopogon trivialis Zw. eriophorus Wid/st. fusculus Cog. sanguisuga Cog. transiens Walk. arcticus Cog. Dicranomyia longipennis Schum. Rhypholophus meigenii O. |S. Enrioptera septemtrionis O. S. Epiphragma fascipennis Say. Limnophila fuscovaria O. .S. lenta O. S. montana O. S. Amalopis vernalis O. S. Rhamphomyia dimidiata Lw. augustipennis Zw. n. sp.? Hilara umbrosa Zw. Hormopera brevicornis Zw. Dolichopus comatus Zw. setifer Lw. detersus Lw. Gymnoptermus phyllophorus Zw. Campsicnemus hirtipes Zw. Platypeza teniata Snow. Morellia micans Macq. Lispa uliginosa Fa//. Rhagoletis pomonella Wa/sh. Sapromyza longipennis Meig. Hydrellia scapularis Lw. Scaptomyza flaveola Meig. Oscinis dorsata Lw. Agromyza terminalis Cog. Limosina fontinalis /a//. HYMENOPTERA. Nyssonida. Pseudoplisus phaleratus Say. [Dec., ’02 Proctotrypide. Proctotrypes abruptus Say. slossonze Ashm. MS. n. sp. Bethylide. Belyta erythropus Ashm. Zelotypa n. sp. } Diapriide. Diapria colon Say. Ceraphronide. Megaspilus schwarzi Ashm. Eumegaspilus erythrothorax Ashm Figitide. Aegilips monticola Ashm. MS.n.sp_- Encyrtide. Syrphophagus sp. Pteromalide. Coelopisthia maculipennis Ashm. Eulophide. Sympiesis sp. Cirrospiloideus flavomaculata Ash, Diaulus beginii Ashm. Eulophus sp. Ichneumonide. Pseudamblyteles sp. Epitomus americanus Ashm. MS. Exolytus brevis Davis. Atractodes politus Ashm. Diatora compressa Ashm. MS.n.sp. Pezomachus dimidiatus Cr. Himertosoma quinquecinctum Ashm, MS. n. sp. Polysphincta erythropleura Ashm. MS. n. sp. Polysphincta albocoxalis 4shm.MS Euceros canadensis Cy. Scorpiorus albomarginatus Ashm., MS. Dec., ’02]} Monoblastus nigriventris Ashm.MS Psilosarge longipes Ashm. MS. Zootrephes bicoloripes Ashm. MS. Hypoleptus monticola Ashm. Phzenosomus alticola Ashm. MS. Hyperacmus tineze Ri/ey. Polyclistus frontalis Ashm. MS. Zaporus minutus Ashm. MS. Corynephanes tarsalis Ashm. MS. Aperileptus pleuralis Ashm. MS. Alysiide. Idiolexis collaris Ashm. MS. Cratospila rubicunda Say. Apheereta auripes Prov. Orthostigma delicata Ashm. MS. Aspilota caudata Prov. Rhizarcha nigripes Ashm. MS. Braconidz. Aphidius slossonze Ashm. MS. Meteorus niger Ashm. areolatus Ashm. MS. humilis G&. Microdus varipes CG. Macrodyctium monticola Ashm.MS Bracon cookii Ashm. furtivus Fy/es. ?Clinocentrus sp. Microrhogas niger Ashm. MS. Lydide. Cephaleia n. sp. Pterygophoride. Acordulecera dorsalis Say. Nematide. Nematid n. gen. ? ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 321 Pristiphora sp. Pachynematus sp. Anauronematus sp. Tenthredinide. Dolerus sericeus Say. Strongylogaster sp. Macrophya sp. “ “ce Tenthredo sp. “ce “ce HEMIPTERA. Heteroptera. Homeemus zneifrons Say. Euschistus politus Ud. Aradus abbas Berg. Homoptera. Cixius stigmatus Say. Lamenia vulgaris Fifch. Bythoscopus cognatus Van D. Eucanthus orbitalis 7izch. Strongylocephalus agrestis Fa//. Platymetopius acutus Say. Athysanus arctostaphyli comma. Scaphoideus immistus Say. lobatus Van D. scalaris Van D. Cicadula var. americana Van D. divisa Uhd. Empoasca obtusa Walsh. Typhlocyba tricincta Fitch. NEUROPTERA. Siphlurus aridus Say. Calopteryx amata Hag. Agapetus obscurus Wa/k. 40> A ButTerFLy NEw TO THE UNITED STaTEs.—In Entomological NEws, v. p. 96, 1894, Prof. Levi W. Mengel describes as new, Myscelia skinneri, from Bayemena, Sinaloa, Mexico. On May 12th, of this year, Mr. Henry L. Viereck, took a specimen of this species in Dry Canon, Alamogordo, New Mexico. This adds a genus and species new to our fauna.—H. SKINNER. ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [The Conductors of ENTOMOLOGICAL News solicit and will thankfully receive items of news likely to interest its readers from any source. The author’s name will be given in each case, for the information of cataloguers and bibliographers.] To Contributors.—All contributions will be considered and passed upon at our earliest convenience, and, as far as may be, will be published according to date of recep- tion. ENTOMOLOGICAL News has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumfer- ence, as to make it necessary to put ‘copy ’’ into the hands of the printer, for each num- ber, three weeks before date of issue. This should be remembered in sending special or important matter for a certain issue. Twenty-five ‘“‘ extras,’ without change in form, will be given free, when they are wanted ; and this should be so stated on the MS., along with the number desired. The receipt of all papers will be acknowledged.—Epb. PHILADELPHIA, PA., DECEMBER, 1902. In an editorial which appeared in the NEws for December, 1901, we gave a history of the Department of Entomological Literature of this journal. During the present year that de- partment has been efficiently conducted by Messrs. H. L. Viereck and J. A. G. Rehn, to whom, and to Mr. J. C. Brad- ley, the Editors offer their hearty thanks. Unfortunately for this department, the services of these gentlemen will no longer be available, and the Editors have, for some time past, been considering the advisability of abandoning this feature of the NEws, in its present form at least. We have taken into con- sideration the facts that the Zoologischer Anzeiger and the Concilium Bibliographicum * publish, at quite frequent inter- vals, more extensive lists of entomological literature than the NEws can give space to, that the time and labor involved in the preparation of the NrEws’ lists lead but to duplication of results more efficiently recorded in them and in other publica- tions,f and that the space heretofore occupied by the entomo- * The Anzeiger is published at Leipsic, the Concilium at Zurich ; they may be so addressed by those wishing information as to prices, etc. The Anzeiger is in book form and comprises both scientific articles and lists of titles of papers under various systematic headings; this list is termed ‘‘ Bibliographia Zoologica,”’ and may be procured separately. The Concilium issues library catalogue cards, one card for each title, and cards may be procured for separate groups of animals. ¢ Such as the Zoological Record, London ; Archiv fiir Naturgeschichte, Berlin; Zoologische Vabresbecieane Naples and Berlin; all these are issued yearly, the last named does not include purely systematic papers. The Allgemeine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neudamm, Germany, pub- lishes semi-monthly lists of entomological papers. 322 Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 323 logical literature might be more advantageously filled with other matter. The Editors have therefore concluded to discontinue, after this number, the department of Entomological Literature as at present established, but we trust that contributors will furnish (as not a few have done in the past) notices of important and interesting publications on entomological subjects. We hope that this decision will meet with the approval of the majority of our readers. > Entomological Literature. COMPILED BY H. L. VIERECK AND J. A. G. REHN. Under the above head it is intended to note papers received at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia pertaining to the Entomology of the Americas (North and South). Articles irrelevant to American entomology, unless monographs, will not be noted. Contributions to the anatomy, physiology and embryology of insects, however, whether relating to American or exotic species, will be recorded. The numbers in heavy- faced type refer to the journals, as numbered in the following list, in which the papers are published ; * denotes that the paper in question contains descriptions of new North American forms. The titles of all papers will be quoted in the original and not translated. 3. The American Naturalist, Cambridge.—4. The Canadian Entomolo- gist, London, Ont.—5, Psyche, Cambridge.—9. The Entomologist, Lon- don, Eng.—ll. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, London.—15. Biologia Centrali-Americana, London.—37. Le Naturaliste Canadien, Quebec.—58. Revista Chilena de Historia Natural, Valparaiso.— 60. Anales del Museo de Buenos Aires.—153. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, New York.—156. Zeitschrift fiir Systemat- ische Hymenopterologie und Dipterologie, Teschendorf.—159. Allge- meine Zeitschrift fiir Entomologie, Neudamm. THE GENERAL SUBJECT.—Bethune, C. J. §.—Bibliography of Canadian Entomology for the year 1900. Proceedings and Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada, Second Series, vii, sect. iv, pp. 125-139.—Cock- erell, T. D. A. Flowers and Insects in New Mexico,* 3, xxxvi, pp. 809- 817.—Porta, A. Die Funktion der Leber bei den Insekten. 159, vii, pp. pp. 427-429.—Webster, F. M. Winds and Storms as Agents in the Diffu- sion of Insects. 3, xxxvi, pp. 795-Sor. ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY.—Britton, W. E. The White-fly or Plant- house Aleyrodes. Bulletin 140, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Conn.—Scott, W. M. & Fiske, W. F. Winter Treat- ment of San Jose Scale in the Light of Recent Experiments. Bull. No. 4, Georgia State Board of Entomology, Atlanta, Ga. ARACHNIDA.—Cambridge, F. 0. P. Arachnida Araneidea (Mexico and Central America). Vol. II, pp. 377-392, pl. xxxvi, 15, pt. clxxiii.— Cambridge, 0. FP. Arachnida Araneidea (Mexico and Central America). 324 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’o2 Vol. I, pp. 309-317, 15, clxxiii.i—Pocock, R. I. Arachnida Scorpiones (Mexico and Central America). Pp. 17-32, pls. iii, vi, 15, clxxiii. HEMIPTERA.—Berg, €. Rectificaciones y Anotaciones a la ‘‘ Sinopsis de los Hemipteros de Chile’? de Edwyn C. Reed. 60, vii, pp. 81-91.— Britton, W. E. The White fly or Plant-house Aleyrodes. Bulletin 140, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Conn.— Chagnon, G. Notes Entomologiques. 37, xxix, pp. 129-131.—Distant, W. L. Rhynchotal Notes, xv. Heteroptera; Family Reduviidze (con- tinued), Piratinz and Ectrichodine. Ml, (7) x, pp. 282-295.—Howard, L. 0. A New Genus of Aphelinine from Chili. 58, vi, pp. 172-175.—King, G. B. Two New Ants’-nest Coccids from Texas.* 4, xxxiv, pp. 285-286.— Kirkaldy, G. W. Miscellanea Rhynchotalia, No. 5. 9, xxxv, pp. 280- 284. ODONATA,—Calvert, P. P. A Contribution to Knowledge of the Odo- nata of Paraguay. 60, vii, pp. 25-35. LEPIDOPTERA.—Beutenmuller, W. Descriptions of some Larve of the Genus Ca/ocala. 153, xvi, pp. 381-384. The Earlier Stages of Some Moths. 153, xvi, pp. 395-398.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Flowers and Insects in New Mexico. 3, xxxvi, pp. 809-817.—Dyar, H. G. Life Histories of — North American Geometridz, xxxvii. 5, ix, pp. 419-420. Remarks on the Third Volume of Tutt’s British Lepidoptera. 4, xxxiv, pp. 298-301.— Enderlein, G. Eine einseitige Hemmungsbildung bei 7e/ea polyphemus von ontogenetischen Standpunkt. Zoologische Jahrbticher, Abth. Anat, und Ontogenie, xvi, heft ii, pp. 571-614.—Fletcher, J. & Gibson A. The Life-history of the Variable Cutworm, Mamestra atlantica Grt. 4, xxxiv, pp. 279-284.—Gibson, A, An Interesting Caterpillar (Macrurocampa marthesia Cram.). The Ottawa Naturalist, Ottawa, xvi, p. 161.—Grote, A.R. Two New Species of Lepidoptera.* 4, xxxiv, p. 295.—lLinden, M. von. Zusammenfassende Darstellung der experimentallen Ergebnisse iiber den Einfluss der Temperatur wahrend der Puppenentwickelung auf die Gestaltung, Farbung und Zeichnung der Schmetterlinge. Die Ver- erbung erworbener Zeichnungscharaktere. Zoologische Centralblatt, ix, pp. 581-599.—Scudder, 8. H. Group Characteristics of Some North American Butterflies, v. 5, ix, pp. 413-419.—Soule, C. G. Notes on Hybrids of Samia cynthia and Attacus promethea,. 5, ix, pp. 411-413. DIPTERA.—Becker, Th. Meigen’schen Typen der sogen. Muscide acalypterze (Muscaria holometopa) in Paris und Wien. 156, ii, pp. 337- 355.—Chagnon, G. Notes Entomologiques. 37, xxxix, pp. 129-131.— Coquillett, D. W. Three New Species of Culex.* 4, xxxiv, pp. 292-293.— Dyar, H.G. The Eggs of Mosquitoes of the Genus Culex. Science, xiv (n. S.), pp. 672-673.—Kertész, ©. Catalogus Dipterorum hucusque de- scriptorum. Volumen ii, Cecidomyiidae, Limnobiide, Tipulidae, Cylin- drotomidaz. Leipsig. COLEOPTERA.—Chagnon, G. Notes Entomologiques. 37, xxxix, pp. 129-131.—Champion, G. C. Coleoptera (Mexico and Central America), Vol. iv, pt. 4, pp. 33-64, pls. ILI, IV, 15, pt. clxxiii—Ouellet, C. I. Liste Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 325 des Coléopteres les plus remarquables de la province de Québec. 37, xxix, pp. 139-141.—Pierce, W. D. A New Myodites (Rhipiphoridz).* 4, xxxiv, pp. 293-294.—Porter, ©. E. Lista de los Lathridiidze Chilenos. 58, vi, pp. 170-171.—Roy, E. Encore Un. (Life History of Cassida.) 37, XxXix, Pp. 145-149. HYMENOPTERA.—Ashmead, W. H. Classification of the Fossorial, Pre- daceous and Parasitic Wasps, or the Super-family Vespoidea. Paper No. 10. 4, xxxiv, pp. 287-291. The Hymenopterous Parasites of Phe- nacoccus cavalliz Ckll.* 4, xxxiv, pp. 301-302.—Brithes, F. J. Notes Biologiques sur Trois Hym€noptéres de Buenos Aires. Revista del Museo de La Plata, La Plata, x, pp. 195-205.—Cockerell, T. D. A. Flowers and Insects in New Mexico.* 3, xxxvi, pp. 809-817.—Dalla Torre, C. G. De. Catalogus Hymenopterorum. Volumen iii: Trigonalide, Megalyride, Stephanide, Ichneumonide, Agriotypide, Evaniide, Pelecinide. Pars ii (sign. 35-72). Leipsig, 1902.—Ducke, A. Beobachtungen tiber Bliiten- besuch, Erscheinungszeit, etc., der bei Para vorkommenden Bienen. 159, vii, pp. 417-422. Neue Arten des Genus Bothynostethus Kohl. Ver- handlungen der K. K. Zoologisch-botanischen Gesellschaft in Wien, lii, pp. 575-580.—Friese, H. Neue Meliponiden. 156, ii, pp. 382-383.—Lewis, G. On New Species of Histeridz and Notices of others. Il, (7) x, pp. 265-278.—Lovell, J. H. [Concerning bees of the Genera Halictus, Andrena and Epeolus.] 3, xxxvi, pp. 832-833.—Schmiedeknecht, 0. Die Ichneu- monidentribus der Anomalinen. 156, ii, pp. 356-368.—Schrottky, C. Hymenoptéres Nouveaux de |’Amérique Méridionale. 60, vii, pp. 308- 315. Les Espéces des Genres Megactlissa, Canpolicana, Oxaea, Epicha- ris, Centris, Meliphila, et Euglossa, dans la Collection du Musée Na- tional de Buenos Ayres. 60, vii, pp. 317-327.—Wasmunn, E. Neues liber die zusammengesetzten Nester und gemischten Kolonien der Ameisen. 159, vii, pp. 422-427. A Nature Wooing at Ormond by the Sea. By W. S. Blatchley, State Geologist, Indiana. Nature Publishing Co., Indianapolis. Price post- paid $1.25. This is an illustrated work of 245 pages and describes a vaca- tion trip to Florida. ‘‘Southward I went, but my rest was mainly taken in the great hospital of Nature—the woods and fields of the region where I sojourned. There I jotted down the facts and fancies concerning the animals and plants about me.’’ The function of a book of this kind is to stimulate others to take an interest in the beauties of Nature and to typify the highest and best kind of recreation. The author is a trained natural- ist, and he describes in a most entertaining way the animals, birds, plants and insects he saw, as wel) as the forms long since dead and gone. Lists of the Odonata, Orthoptera, Heteroptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera, are given with notes. We recommend this little book to all who have visited Florida and to those who contemplate such a journey. 326 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. ~ {Deco Notes and News. ENTOMOLOGICAL GLEANINGS FROM ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE. ZELLOPOS FADUS VAR. TITAN, CRAM.—A specimen of this southern sphingid was taken at Las Vegas, N. M, in July, by Mr. Arnold Garlick. It was a surprise to see it so far north.—T. |). A. COCKERELL. Mr. O. W. BarreETT is now at Mayagiiez, Porto Rico, with the Porto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station. The economic side of botanical and entomological questions leaves but little room for the other sides with him. Pror. COCKERELL writes as follows in regard to the poem on page 297 November News: ‘‘ You think the ponderous idiocy in the middle of page 297 isfunny.’’ The author doubtless thought it pretty good or he would not have sent it to the News. I must confess I thought it funny, but on reflection I have changed my mind. It is really tragical, as many insects are not represented by descriptions but by types, and if the genera An- threnus and Dermestes are not annihilated, or if railroads cease to be, or if humans degenerate into legless beings, the very thing described in the poem will come to pass, not in the unnamable place, but on earth.—H. S. PaPILio PHILENOR in New Hampshire.—An interesting instance of a butterfly following its food plant into new regions was furnished by the discovery of two colonies of phi/enor larve on pipe vines (Aristolochia sipho) in Claremont early in August. Only three single captures of this insect have previously been reported from this State. As its food plant has of late years become quite a favorite ornamental vine in this region there would appear good reason to believe that this insect had perma- nently established itself here. The disparity in size between the broods above mentioned would indicate that they were from different parents. A portion of one brood was confined and imagos were bred from them September 7th to roth. To-day I sawa specimen in flight feeding at ver- bena flowers. —F. H. Foster, Claremont, N. H. THE STRONGEST attraction at the Science Museum in Springfield, Mass., this past summer was a display of live caterpillars by Dr. George Dim- mock, Quite a variety of species were shown, and as they reached maturity and pupated, others were constantly added until the close of the season. It was a piece of real missionary work and a revelation to most of the visitors. A proof that grey hairs do not always bring wisdom was the lamentable ignorance of most of the older people in comparison with the rising generation, as was evinced by their questions. Many of these worthies were greatly surprised to find that there are other kinds of cater- pillars besides the silk-worm and tomato-worm, But the climax was furnished by a distinguished looking lady, evidently anxious to prove her Dec., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 327 culture, Entomologists know what voracious feeders caterpillars are and will understand that it was impossible to keep the tables, where whole broods of large caterpillars were feeding, cleared of frass. Indeed the little pellets littered the tables in goodly quantity. Imagine the effect when this lady, after a hurried glance, exclaimed: ‘‘Oh! You feed them on those pills!’’—F,. K. DuRING july a correspondent wishing to send me some beetles, and not having any convenient arrangement for killing them, placed a large male specimen each of Prionus laticollis Drury and Orthosoma brunneum Forst. in a box, together with a small click-beetle. On reaching my office, the Orthosoma had lost all of his tibiz and tarsi and all but the three lower joints of his antennz. One of these stumps was still between the mandibles of Prionus, and the edges of Orthosoma’s wing-covers gave evidence by the marks on them of having been bitten in many places. Prionus had lost two joints from one antenna and four from the other, but was otherwise uninjured. The struggle had been a fierce one. The click-beetle was unharmed, which goes to show that Prionus proba- bly believed in attacking one more nearly his own size.—W.E. BRITTON. IN MEMORIAM, (Cicada septendecim).—‘‘ From reports that have been received from different sections of the country,’’ said the City Forester, of Philadelphia, this afternoon, ‘‘ we will have a rare experience in hand- ling the locusts. They are somewhat early in the season in putting in an appearance, but despite this we are prepared to fight the insects, for we have taken all the precautionary measures possible with that end in view. As soon as the bugs show themselves we will begin to spray the trees, plants, and shrubbery of all kinds with a solution of Paris green. This solution, if judiciously used, will have the effect of destroying the pests. I advise all persons who have gardens attached to their houses to use the solution which we intend to use in the city’s parks. ‘‘In making this solution take one pound of Paris green, and dissolve it in 200 gallons of water, the mixture to be made in smaller proportions, according to the dimensions of the garden. ‘This should be sprayed on plants and trees, as well as on the ground, the moment the locusts are observed. It is not necessary to be extravagant in using the solution, as a small quantity will answer the purpose ; that is, if it is used correctly. In spraying, a hand syringe can be used with very good results. These can be obtained at a very small cost. I would advise the spraying in pre- ference to burning the insects with oil or alcohol, as the oil oftentimes destroys the trees and plants, and the relief obtained is merely tempo- rary.”’ The above is copied from a newspaper report of an interview had in the early part of the past summer. The moral is obvious. 328 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., 'o2 CHIONOBAS KATAHDIN—In the News for Oct., rgo1, I recounted the difficulties encountered in collecting this interesting butterfly, and men- tioned particularly the uncertainty of finding favorable weather condi- tions. My collector's efforts to obtain some of these insects this season fully corroborates my statement. He started for Mt. Katahdin on June 27th, and remained 1o days, but owing to the continuance of rain and fog he did not see a single speci- men. Knowing that there must be some season for them, I sent him to the mountain a second time, and on July 2oth and 2tst, the weather being less ‘‘ moist’’ than usual, he managed to secure a few. Doubtless, if a collector could spend 4 or 5 weeks on Mt. Katahdin, he would make a good haul, but owing to the expense and the scarcity of other Lepidoptera it would hardly be worth while. It will probably be some time before the butterfly market becomes overstocked with Chionobas katahdin.—H. H. NEwcome. Doings of Societies. At the October meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social, held at the residence of Mr. H. W. Wenzel, 1523 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, nine members were present. Mr. Daecke exhibited specimens of Celithemis fasciata, a species mentioned at last meeting. He recorded Cidaphurus cressonit, Ceratosoma fasciata, Chirosia capito, Mydea prutnosa, Limnophora arcuata and Callicera johnsoni from Manumuskin, N. J., as new to the State. He also showed Ladena grallator and Andrena integra, both rare species, from the same locality. Mr. Johnson referred to the Callicera johnsoni, and stated that but three species of the genus were known. ‘The genus was only recorded from mountainous regions until the present species was described from the vicinity of Philadelphia. Mr. H. W. Wenzel exhibited part of his collection of Cicin- delidze representing nearly all the species and varieties and over 1000 specimens. Also a small form of Phaneus carnifex with rudimentary horn, from North Carolina, represented by several male specimens, Mr. Johnson exhibited specimens illustrating variation in the neuration of Amalopis inconstans. Mr. Boerner recorded the capture of Salpingus virescens at Sea Isle City, N. J., June roth, WILLIAM J. Fox, Secretary. Dec., 02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 329 The regular meeting of the Chicago Entomological Society was held in the John Crerar Library, Thursday evening, Octo- ber 16, 1902. Eight members present. Visitor, Mr. F. E. Brown. Presi- dent Longley in the chair. On behalf of the committee for securing pamphlet cases for the society’s collection, Mr. Kwiat reported that 15 cases had been purchased at a cost of $5.00, and that the same were in the hands of the curator. The committee on selecting topics for discussion, submitted the following schedule of subjects for coming meetings : November meeting, paper by Prof. Tower, on the migrations of the Genus Doryphora. December, report of year’s progress and election of officers. January, Mr. Healy, on Satyrus alope, in its various forms, as illustrating climatic influence on races. February, a paper on insect wing venation by Prof. Need- hai. March, Prof. Tower, a paper on metamorphoses. There being no further business before the meeting an in- formal discussion was engaged in. Mr. Kwiat told of his ex- perience in raising certain larvee, which had all perished by some bacterial disease. Messrs. Comstock exhibited some of their Lepidoptera taken in Colorado during the summer. Adjourned at 9.40. JoHN Comstock, Secretary. The Entomological Society of Western Pennsylvania held its regular meeting on November ist, at 8 P. M., in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburg, President Holland in the thair. At roll- call 18 members responded to their names. A motion of Henry Engel that the President appoint a com- mittee to prepare a complete list of species of Lepidoptera taken in Western Pennsylvania was adopted. The President appointed H. Engel, H. D. Merrick, George Ehrman, George Krautwurm and F. A. Merrick. ‘The committee requested that each member of the Society prepare a list of species taken by him, to be handed in at our December meeting. Mr. Hugo Kahl was elected a member of the Society. 330 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ‘o2 Dr. Holland exhibited some plates that he has prepared for his new ‘‘ Moth Book,’’ about eighteen of them having been completed, which were pronounced by all present to be the finest color illustrations they had ever examined. ‘This work has assumed quite large proportions, and when issued will be a very valuable addition to our literature on Lepidoptera, and un- doubtedly the finest work at a low price that has yet appeared. It will, I believe, contain over 1,500 insects illustrated in color, besides hundreds of cuts, the color plates covering all known genera. Our Society seems to be on a sure foundation, a great inter- est being taken as shown by the attendance during the past summer, which has averaged over 20 present at our regular monthly meetings. At each meeting the members have submitted specimens of some selected genus for comparison and discussion, which has added largely to the interest and profit of our meetings. F,. A. MERRICK, Secretary. The 28th regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court Street, Boston, on the evening of June 10, 1902, Presi- dent Bolster presiding. The report of the Committee on Field Day was presented and accepted. A Library Committee was appointed. Mr. Newcomb gave an account of the larval habits of Achatodes zee Harris. The 29th regular meeting of the Harris Club was held on the evening of October 14. President Bolster again in the chair. Miss Margaret Sutermeister and Mr. Wm. T. Buxton were elected to active membership. Mr. Ralph Hoffmann gave an illustrated talk on the Inter-adaptation of Flowers and In- sects. Mr. Newcomb gave an account of his recent collecting trip in Colorado, and exhibited specimens obtained by him for Mr. A. G. Weeks, Jr. Messrs. Rogers, Plummer and Field reported having seen specimens of Vanessa milbertii on the wing near Boston during October. Mr. Buxton showed a peculiar Pyrameis from Bangor, Me. Mr. W. D. Denton ex- hibited magnificent examples of Papilio homerus and Ornithop- Dec., ’o2] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 331 tera paradisea. Mr. Field reported the occurrence of Papilio cresphontes in Alstead, N. H. ‘The insect was seen by Mr. Douglas G. Field on June 12; it wasa fine fresh specimen. The same observer also met with the hybrid Bastlarchia arthe- chippus Scudder in East Alstead, N. H., on July 19. He was unable to capture either insect, having no net. ‘Two specimens of the kind last mentioned have been taken previously in the same locality. Mr. Field also commented on the unusual abundance of Katydids in the region just South of Boston during the latter part of September. Mr. Rogers reported the capture of a second specimen of Pieris protodice in Medford, Mass., the first having been taken in 1901. Mr. King exhib- ited some interesting scale insects. W. LL. W. Fiewp, Secretary. The thirtieth regular meeting of the Harris Club was held at 35 Court Street, Boston, on the evening of November 11, 1902. President Bolster in the chair. The Library Committee presented its report, which was ac- cepted. Mr. Field made some remarks on the Gregarina inhabiting the intestine of the larva of Zenebrio, Mr. Sampson exhibited an aberrant Limenitis arthemis and a still more aberrant Phyci- odes, possibly tharos. Mr. Low showed a specimen of Philam- pelus vitis taken in Jamaica Plain, Boston. Mr. Osgood has the same species from Hampton Beach, N. H. Mr. A. J. Lewis was elected Curator of Photographs. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. George B. King for his gift of separates of his published papers. W. LL. W. Frewp, Secretary. A meeting of the American Entomological Society was held October 23. The President, Dr. Calvert, in the chair. Four- teen persons were present. Mr. J. C. Bradley stated that Mr. Viereck had given to him a new species of the genus Dysezdo- pus from Vancouver. The genus had heretofore only been known from Brazil. He also spoke of a specimen of Axagrus given him for study by Dr. Calvert. ‘The structure of the wings was described and illustrated. The possibility of its 332 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’o2 being an introduced species from the fact of it having been found in the Botanical Garden of the University of Pennsyl- vania was discussed.. The speaker said it may be an aquatic species. Mr. Rehn said he had been working on the local Orthoptera. Outside of material from Castle Rock, Lehigh Gap and North Mountain, Penna., there had been practically no collecting done. It is greatly to be desired that collections in the State be made with accurate data, and he hoped to do some work in this line during the coming season, and wished that the members of the Society and others would aid in the work. Mr. Daecke exhibited Diptera new to the New Jersey list. The new fly records were Siphosturmia rostrata, Phorocera lucanie, Empis humilis. Dr. Calvert exhibited a series of specimens of dragonflies of the genera Paraphlebia and Palem- nema Which showed similar coloration of the wings in a strik- ing manner. HENRY SKINNER, Secretary. A meeting of the Entomological Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences was held September 25. Dr. Calvert, in the absence of the Directors, presiding. Eleven persons were pres- ent. Mr. Daecke spoke of the efficacy of a saturated solution of Sodium sulphite in preventing trouble from the red-bug Leptus irritans, as suggested by Dr. Skinner. The skin should be made wet with the solution before going into the field. It is also useful in allaying the irritation after the pests have buried themselves in the skin. He also reported A/utilla carn- iceps (det. Fox) from DaCosta, N. J., July 20. It is a rare species. A larva supposed to be that of Ptynx appendiculatus was mentioned. The species had been feeding since Spring on caterpillars. It would not take many other insects. Mr. Huntington reported the capture of Lepidophora egeriiformis at Lehigh Gap, on July 20. Mr. Daecke took it at DaCosta, N., J., July 28. Mr. Rehn spoke of the Academy Expedition to New Mexico. ‘The work was done in and at the base of the Sacramento Mountains. At Alamogordo, plain and canon work were both done. The difference between the fauna of the plain and that of the canons was described. ‘The collecting was all er © Dec., ’02] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 333 done within a radius of twenty miles. The highest elevation (gooo ft.) was at Cloudcroft. The Orthoptera only have been completely studied and there are three new forms. Some inter- esting material was captured at light, including a rare, recently described roach. Recent work in the Jersey bogs was described. He found that the grass-hoppers of the bog were boreal, those of the pine-barrens Southern in character. 7yimerotropis citrina was found at Lehigh Gap, Pa., making the third record East of the Mississippi. Dr. Calvert showed two specimens of Hymenoptera, Mymaridz, under the microscope. He referred to the peculiar appearance of the wings, which look somewhat like paddles with long fringes. ‘The insects flew into a window at the Biological Hall, University of Pennsylvania. The larvee are probably parasitic on the eggs of other insects. HENRY SKINNER, Recorder. ‘The fifth regular quarterly meeting of the California Ento- mological Club was held on the evening of August 16, at the residence of James Cottle, 1520 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco. President Charles Fuchs in the chair. Eight members responded to roll call. Dr. H. J. Simpson, of Napa, interested in General Ento- mology, and Mr. Wm. Chapman, of Napa, interested in Dip- tera, were elected to membership. Officers for the ensuing year were then elected : Chas. Fuchs, President ; H. C. Fall, Vice-President ; F. E. Blaisdell, Secre- tary and Treasurer. President Fuchs then addressed the Club, reviewing the progress of the Society made during the past year, and stated that it was already well known upon the Pacific Coast and in the East. He then referred to his meeting with Prof. Schaupp in 1878 while out collecting—of the friendship that was formed, and the starting of the Brooklyn Entomological Society. Mr. Fuchs spoke of the advantages and value of Entomological Societies ; of the work done in the East by Dr. E. C. Vandyke, and the great aid his studies and observations on the Eastern collections would be to the Entomologists of the Pacific Coast ; of the energetic endeavors of Mr. Letcher, and the result of his 334 ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. [Dec., ’o2 collecting in the vicinity of Mt. Shasta, and his promptness in response to aid his fellow Entomologists in their endeavors to advance our knowledge of the Pacific Coast fauna; also the work done by Mr. James Cottle in Siskiyou County ; and the work done in collecting Coleoptera and Hymenoptera about Napa by Mr, F. C. Clark. The visit of Dr. Walther Horn, of Berlin, and his researches © in the Cicindelidz, and the aid received from him inarranging . our collections in that family, were referred to and fully appreciated and acknowledged ; the visit of Prof. Kincaid, of the University of Washington, State of Washington, was spoken of, and that he desired to become a co-worker in the Club, . called up the advisability of extending the limits of the Club so as to include all of the Pacific Coast. President Fuchs con- cluded by calling upon the members for their opinion of ex- tending the Club limits. After discussion it was voted to change the name of the Club to the Pacific Coast Entomological Society, and that members be enrolled from any part of the Coast. Mr. Letcher then spoke upon the advisability of devising a plan for selling insects, the proceeds of which to be applied to the purchase of Entomological publications for the Society. It was suggested that the exchange might be made direct, of the insects for the publications. A committee was appointed to report at the next meeting. It was then decided to purchase a mimeograph for printing copies of the proceedings of the Society, so that distant mem- bers could be kept in touch with the Society. Mr. Nunenmacher spoke of a collecting trip that he antici- pated ang his willingness to collect in the different orders for members of the Society, his special interest being centered in the Coccinellide. Mr. Cottle exhibited a beautiful series of Pseudohazis eglan- lerina taken near Upper Soda Springs, Siskiyou County. ‘The series included forms ranging from denudata to shastensis ; also specimens of Sphinx sequoia collected in the same locality. Social discourse. Adjournment. F, E. BLAISDELL, Secrefary, | QL Entomological news | 461 | E574 Fre a | & Medical ij | Biological | | Serials PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARDS OR SLIPS FROM THIS POCKET UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO LIBRARY STO? ‘AGE i tn Se ar