THE CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST. 



summary as we think will interest the general reader, while at the same 

 time we shall endeavour to maintain for our journal that scientific 

 standing which gives it value in the eyes of so many of our co-laborers- 

 in the Entomological field. 



We feel persuaded that our readers will not overlook the fact that this- 

 festive season is the time also for renewing their subscriptions ; money is 

 a motive power in our o]Derations which we cannot overlook. This gentle 

 hint will no doubt be heartily responded to, and we trust that while our 

 members bear in mind their own liabilities in this matter, they will alsO' 

 try to induce as many of their friends as possible to join our ranks, so* 

 that the circulation of the Entomologist may be greatly increased. 



ON SOME OF OUR COMMON INSECTS. 

 II, THE TIGER SWALLOW TAIL—Papilio turmis,\Axm. 



BV THK EDITOR. 



A4I our readers must have seen the large tiger swallow tail butterfly 

 floating about in the warm days of July and August, enjoying the 



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sunsliine and sipping the honey from flowers. It is among our largest 

 and handsomest butterflies. in figure i we have an excellent represen- 



