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Mr. Bland gave an interesting and graphic account of a trip he had made 

 during last July along the banks of the Poho Poko Creek, which empties 

 into the Lehigh River at Parry ville, Pa., finding a few specimens of Ca- 

 rabidae, several of Berosus, Dineutes, Haliplus, Dryops and a number of 

 El mis. 



Mr. Fox exhibited a bee, Eulema diinidiafa, which he had recently 

 received from Mexico, calling attention to the remarkable development 

 of its tongue, which equaled the length of the body; he also exhibited a 

 drawing of the tongue, showing the peculiar brush-like tip, which is 

 present in the typical bees. 



Mr. Johnson exhibited specimens of Diptera and Hymenoptera, calling 

 attention to the mimicry of these species; this brought forth a general 

 discussion on the powers of mimicry in the insect world; various cases 

 being cited where it had been observed. Dr. Horn, however, questioned 

 the correctness of the use of the term, stating that in his opinion it was 

 nothing more than a resemblance, which is very likely the true definition, 

 as it seems very improbable that any insect is itself responsible for the 

 imitative qualities it may possess, as it is no doubt simply thus endowed 

 by nature for its self-protection, in the absence of the sense of reasoning. 



There being no further business the meeting adjourned to partake of an 

 excellent banquet provided by Dr. Skinner. 



This meeting will no doubt prove a memorable one to its members, 

 notably every member being present, and the spirit of the meeting being 

 of a characteristically scientific nature, the discussions continuing even 

 after the members had done ample justice to the viands set before them. 

 Dr. Horn occupied the chair of honor, Dr. Skinner acting as toast-master 

 and calling on Drs. Horn and Smith, and Messrs. Bland and H. W. 

 Wenzel; the responses bringing forth many interesting historical facts 

 pertaining to entomology probably never recorded. 



THEO. H. SCHMITZ, Secretary. 



Ttie EDrLtornological Section 



ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA. 



PROCEEDINGS OF MEETINGS. 



JANUARY 24, 1895. 



A regular stated meeting of the Entomological Section of the Academy 

 of Natural Sciences was held in the Hall, S. W. cor. Nineteenth and Race 

 Streets, this evening, Dr. Geo. H. Horn, director, presiding. Members 

 present: Horn, E. T. Cresson, Skinner, Welles, Seiss, Calvert, Laurent, 

 Johnson, Fox, Ridings. Associates: Dr. Castle and Mr. Reinick. Mr. 

 Fox exhibited specimens of Elis tricincta and Pompilus juxta, taken at 

 Lake Worth, Florida, by Mrs. A. T. Slosson. These have not been found 

 in the United States prior to this time, being West Indian species. Mr. 



