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ii with a weak pair of discal macrochaetae on the second 

 segment and none on the third, and 19 without any discal 

 macrochaetae. Examination of 108 males gave the following 

 figures: 42 with discal macrochaetae on the second and third 

 abdominal segments, 65 with discal macrochaetae on second 

 segment only, and only i in which were absent on both sec- 

 ond and third segments. Mr. Walton further states that the 

 ventral carina exists, but only slightly developed and not in 

 the sense that we find it in Cclatoria or Chaetopheps, and this 

 has been sustained upon examination of the entire series of 

 144 specimens. In conclusion he argues "that until further 

 and more reliable external characters, especially in the case 

 of the male, are discovered, it would seem expedient to re- 

 tain this species in the genus Ncopalcs, for the present." 



Pachyophthalmus floridensis Townsend. A medium large species, 

 almost entirely destitute of strong macrochaetae and with three black 

 vittae on thorax gives it very much the appearance of a sarcophagid. 

 Collected largely from broom weed, Amphiachyris dracunculoides 

 Xutt. Frequently sits on foliage and grass near the ground. Not 

 abundant. Collecting dates from July to October. Specimens vary 

 from 6 to 9 mm. in length. Collected at Waco, Texas, according to 

 Coquillett, Revis. Tachin. N. A. 1897. p. 80. 



Peleteria robusta Wiedemann. A robust species common in the 

 spring and fall, much less prevalent during midsummer. The southern 

 form of this species has more yellow on the sides of the abdomen 

 and lacks the bluish tinge of the northern form. Considerable varia- 

 tion in color markings. Has been collected and reported by Parks as 

 very abundant in wheat fields infested by the army worm in north- 

 west Texas. It was bred from the army worm : the adult fly issued 

 May 23, 1919. Specimens vary in size from 9 to 13 mm. Collected 

 in Wilbarger and Foard Counties. Reported from Texas by Coquil- 

 lett, Revis. Tachin. N. A. 1897, p. 140. 



Phorocera claripennis Macquart. Very common throughout the 

 year. Collected from March to November from a large number of 

 plants. A parasite of Lepidoptera, and has been reported bred from 

 a large number of species. Reared from army worm, which was col- 

 lected in Hamilton County, Texas: the adult fly issued June 4, 1919. 

 Specimens vary greatly in sixe, the largest measuring \2 and the 



