ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS 



PHILADELPHIA, PA., JANUARY, 1922. 



The Boundless Field of Entomology 



With the present number the NEWS begins its thirty-third 

 annual volume and closely approaches its third of a century 

 of existence. Many changes in entomological work and out- 

 look have taken place in the years since the first issue of this 

 journal. Like politics and trade, entomology has become more 

 international and the insects of Asia and Africa intrude upon 

 the American as do the wares of the Orient and measures for 

 the relief of the Near East. We cannot shut out the rest of 

 the world entomologically, even if we would. 



Far from having catalogued the insects of the United States, 

 we see an endless vista of new forms to be distinguished, even 

 in parts of our country supposedly well known. "Species," 

 which the entomologists of that day regarded as well estab- 

 lished, have been split up into two or many forms. The limits 

 of supposed infra-specific variation have been contracted and 

 every difference between individuals assumes an importance 

 which our predecessors disregarded or esteemed of little 

 worth. 



In every sub-division of our science the data are insuffi- 

 cient and the conclusions drawn from them of doubtful or 

 temporary value. There is a superabundance of opportunity 

 for him and for her who will study insects intensively and 



extensively. 







The NEWS takes this opportunity of thanking all those who 

 came to its aid by subscribing to the volume for 1921 at the 

 increased price. While this price still holds for 1922, we think 

 that signs are appearing looking toward a lessening of publica- 

 tion costs. When realized, this decrease will be placed to the 

 advantage of our subscribers. 



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