32 THE CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST. 



What significance the conduct of this bee might have in the pollution of 

 honey in its hive can only be imagined. I learned that some hived bees 

 were kept near town. 



THE SHRUB, CEANOTHUS OVATUS, DESF., AS A HOST- 

 PLANT. 



On April 7, 1909, my attention was drawn to this shrub growling near 

 Dallas, Tex., on account of the occurrence of scale insects on the main 

 stem. The specimens were identified by Mr. J, G. Sanders as Lecanio- 

 diaspis celtidis Ckil., which has been found extensively infesting hackberry 

 trees in the city. Mr. Sanders remarked that the shrub " seems to be a 

 new food-plant for this species." 



From elongate gall formations on the branches, the moth determined 

 by Mr. A. Busck as Stagmotophora ceanotJiiella Cosens, emerged on the 

 71b, 1 2th, 14th and 19th of the month. 



On the flowers the moth, Scythris albi/meata Wlshm. (det. A. Busck), 

 was taken ; also the flies, Geron senilis Fabr., and Phorhia fiisciceps Zett. 

 (both det. D. W. Coquillett) ; and two male sawflies identified by Mr. S. 

 A. Rohwer as his species Hylotoma grandis. In addition, two species of 

 Chrysomelid beetles were collected, their determinations being made by 

 Mr. P>ederick Knab as Crypiocephalus notaius Fabr., and Diachiis 

 auratus Fabr. 



OCCURRENCE OF A LEAFROLLER ON VIBURNUM 



PR UNI FOLIUM L. 



Ow same date and near the same place of collection as for the 

 directly preceding records, the rolled leaves of the stag-bush or sloe, also 

 ioDproperly called the black haw, were found to occur extensively. These 

 distortions were due to the work of caterpillars, one of which was enclosed 

 or had pupated in every curled leaf. The moth, Anaca7?ipsis rhoifriictella 

 Clem. (det. A. Busck), matured from collected rolls, on May 8 and 10. 



In closing these notes for the present, mention might be made 

 concerning the unfavourable seasons of 1909 and 19 10 for the collection 

 of insects in Texas. On accouni of the unusual hot and dry weather 

 which prevailed, there has been a marked restriction in the occurrence of 

 many insects, resulting particularly in a deficiency of observations upon 

 breeding habits. From the records and special notes herewith presented, 

 I liust, however, that some advance in information is gained. 



