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together with silken threads in the form sliown in Fig. 13 

 enclosure the cocoon is spun. These cocoons 

 may often be seen during the winter hanging 

 from the twigs of trees and shrubs. 



In addition to the cherry and sassafras, the 

 larva feeds on ash, poplar, azalea, button bush, 

 and other shrubs and trees ; although the ash 

 is a very common food plant the cocoons are 

 rarely, if ever, found upon it. The leafstalks 

 being very long, it is perhaps too laborious a 

 task for the caterpillar to fasten them to the 

 twigs, and hence it leaves them in search of 

 leaves with shorter stalks. 



Birds frequently devour the contents of 

 these cocoons during the winter, perforating 

 them with their beaks ; the insect is also liable 

 to be attacked by Ichneumon flies, .which live 

 in the larval state within the bodies of their 

 victims and consume them. 



and within this 



Fig. 13.— After Riley. 



A DISTINGUISHED HONOR. 



We are much gratified to learn that at the annual convocation of 

 Trinity College, Toronto, held on the 15th of November, the distin- 

 guished title of D. C. L. (Doctor of Civil Laws) was conferred upon the 

 Rev. C. J. S. Bethune, M. A., head master of Trinity College School, 

 Port Hope, Ontario. This is the highest title Trinity College can confer, 

 and it is the first time it has been bestowed upon one of its own Batchelors. 

 Mr. Bethune's career as an entomologist is so well known that it is per- 

 haps scarcely necessary to remark that he is one of the most prominent 

 of Canadian Entomologists ; was formerly editor of this Journal, has been 

 from the outset one of the pillars of our society, and has done much to 

 advance Entomology in this country. Many we know will rejoice with 

 us that Mr. Bethune has been made the recipient of this well-merited 

 honor. 



