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Macrolepidoptera of early spring, A. J. Nielsen (Ent. Medd., ?. ser., 1 (1897), 

 No. 1, pp. 38-43) . 



Danish Lepidoptera, P. Gudman (Ent. Medd., 2. scr., 1 (1897), No. 1, pp. 1-32). 



Descriptions of new Noctuids, J. B. Smith (Canad. Ent., 30 (1898), No. 12, pp. 

 321-326). — The author describes the following new species: Eutolype grandis, Haden- 

 ella laevigata, H. subjuncta, Lathosea ursina, and Pleroma bonuscula. The first species 

 is from Missouri, the others from Colorado. 



Revision of the Orthopteran group Melanopli (Acridiidee), with special ref- 

 erence to North American forms, S. H. Scudder, Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus., 20 (1898), 

 pp. 1-421, pis. 26). — The following new genera with numerous species are figured 

 and described: Gyrnnoscirtetes, Netrosonia, Phredrotettix, Conalcasa, Barytettix, 

 Phaulotettix, Cephalotettix, Rhabdotettix, Cyclocercus, Sinaloa, Campylacantha, 

 Eotettix, ^Eoloplus, Phoetaliates, Pcecilotettix, CEdaleonotus, Asemoplus, and 

 Philocleon. 



The earlier phases of Plusia aemula, H. Hirschke ( Verhandl. K. E. Zool. Bot. 

 Gesell. Wien, 48 (1898), No. 8, pp. 535, 536).— The early stages in the life history of 

 this insect are described. Its food is secured from low growing plants, such as 

 Hieracium, Leontodon, Plantago, clovers, etc. 



A new plant louse on tobacco, T. Pergande (Canad. Ent., 30 (1898), No. 12, pp. 

 300, 301). — Technical descriptions are given of Nectarophora tabaci, a new plant 

 louse that feeds on tobacco. The insect has been under observation for more than 

 a year, and in addition to tobacco it is said to occur on Rttmex crispus, Leucanthemum 

 vulgare, Forsythia viridissima, and on the leaves of the apple, pear, eggplant, and 

 tomato. 



Notes on the life history of Protoparce Carolina, W. B. Alwood ((Science, n. 

 ser., 8 (1898), No. 195, p. 400). — The author states that in the vicinity of Blacksburg, 

 Virginia, this species shows a tendency to be double brooded. The earliest moths 

 appear June 7-12, oviposition begins June 20, the larva? molt four times at inter- 

 vals of about 4 days, become full-fed in 20 to 21 days, and enter the soil for pupa- 

 tion. A small part of the brood issues as adults the first year, but the greater part 

 are single brooded and appear as adults in July after passing the winter as pupae. 



Classification of the suborder Phytophaga, W. H. Ashmead (Canad. Ent., 30 

 (1898), No. 12, pp. 305-316). — This is the concluding paper on this subject and deals 

 with the families Tenth redinidae and Cimbicidae. 



Sphaerococcus in Massachusetts, T. D. A. Cockerell and G. B. King (Canad. 

 Ent., 30 (189S), No. 12, p. 326). — Sphcerococcus sylvestris n. sp. is described on the 

 white oak in Massachusetts. It is closely related to S. parvus, but may be distin- 

 guished by its better-developed antenna*. 



The life history of Tortrix resinella, M. Bi'SGEN (Allg. Forst u. Jagd Ztg., 74 

 (1898), No. 12, pp. 380-383). 



American leaf hoppers of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, C. P. Gillette (Proc. 

 U. S. Nat. Mus. ,20 (1898), pp. 7 09-77 3). — A monographic review is given of the above 

 and the following new species described: Alebra eurvilinea, A. bifasciata, A. trimacu- 

 lata, A. robusta, A. dorsalis, A.fumida, Dicraneura maeulata, I), cruentata, I). unipuncta, 



D. communis, D. quadrivittata, Empoasca trifasciata, E. livihgstonii, E. unicolor, E. splen- 

 dida, E. albolinea, E. denticula, E. pergandei, E. incisa, E. atrolabes, E. mexicana, 



E. radiata, E. robusta, E. pallida, E. snoivi, E. alboncura, E. tumida, Eupteryx vanduzei, 

 E. flavoscuta, Typhlocyba bipunctata, T. tunicarubra, T. hartii, T. rubroscuta, T. illi- 

 noicnsis, T. dentata, and T. crevecwuri. 



Colorado's worst insect pests and their remedies, C. P. Gillette (Colorado 

 Sta. Bui. 47, pp. 64, figs. 54). — The author gives popular descriptions and suggests 

 methods for the destruction of the principal insect enemies of the apple, pear, plum, 

 peach, and cherry trees ; small fruits ; roses ; shade trees ; farm and garden crops ; 

 grain insects and household pests. A. number of insecticides are described, their 

 methods of preparation and use being given in considerable detail. 



