ENTOMOLOGY. 9 1 1 



Notes on Coccidae from the Royal Gardens, Ke-w, E. E. Gkeen, with additions 



by K. Xewstead t K>it. Montlihj JJaij., «er. .', S {iSrc \ Mar., p. GS). 



On the phylogeny and evolution of the Lepidoptera from a pupal and oval 

 standpoint, J. A. Chapmax {Trans. Knt. .s'^t. London, ISOG, Xo. 4, pp. 567-5S7). 



The apiary, J. Flktcheu (Canada ExptJ. Farms lipt. lS95,pp. 167-177, fiij. 1). — 

 This report is made up mostly of the reports of J. Fixter and F. T. Shutt. Experi- 

 nifnts in wintering witli buckwheat and with different brands of foundation are 

 detailed. The bee moth {Galleria nielloneUa) is treated. 



Silk-producing Lepidoptera: List of North American species, A. Wailly 

 (Knt., Si'i {1S07\, Xo. 4a'. pp. 30-44). 



Immunity from mosquito bites : Periodicity in the phenomena -which follow 

 a bite, !>. Williams {Xatnrc, JJ {1S97), Xo. 14'^7, p. 415). 



Golden tailed moth ((;arr?eH (■»;;. 19 {1S97), Xo. 940, p. i5, _/?(/.-?. i").— Notes on I'orthesia 

 anrirtuu. 



On the larvae of certain sawflies (Tenthredinidae), H. G. Dyak (Jour. Xew Fork 

 Ent. Soc, o (1S97), Xo. 1, ]<p. IS-SO). 



The crinkled flannel moth (Megalopyge orispata Pack), M. V. SLixiiKLLAXD 

 {Canadian Ent., 29 {1S97), Xo. 1, pp. 1, ,M. 



Biological notes on certain lo-wa insects, H. Osbokx and C. W. Mally {Proc. 

 Iowa Acad. ScL, Vol. Ill, 1S95 {lS96),pp. 203-213).— Gronnii cherry seed raoi'h{Gelechia 

 sp. 1, Epicatriis iinhrlcatua, liaris confinia, and Chronomus sp. 



The mole cricket, J. Kitze.ma Bos {Tijdschr. Plantenzeiki, 2 {1896), pp. 4, 5, fig. 

 1). — Brief notes on GryUotalpa vulgaris. 



Bees vs. grapes, J. Troop (Indiana Sta. lipt. 1S96, pp. 47, 4S). — This subject has 

 been previously noted (E. S. R.,, 8, p. COl;. 



Report of the entomologist of the Ha^vaiian Government, A. Koebele (^«((a(/«>* 

 Planters' Monlhhj, 16 (1S97), Xo. 2, pp. 6o-S-5). — Scale insects and their imported insect 

 enemies. The Japanese Adorctiis umbrosiis introduced into Hawaii. 



Reports of observations cf injurious insects and common farm pests during 

 the year 1896, with methods of prevention and remedy, E. A. Ohmep.od ('JOth 

 Ppt., pp. I>i0,figs. 35). 



Injurious insects and fungi (Jour. lid. Agr. London, 3 (1S97), Xo. 4, pp. 390-392). — 

 The carrot fly (Psila rosce), its life history, and damages are discussed. Spraying 

 with paraffin oil emulsion, made of 1 lb. of soft soap, 10 gal. of water, and 1 gal. of 

 jiaraffin oil, is recommended as a remedy. Putting wood ashes, sawdust, and sand or 

 peat moss, triturated and saturated with paraffin oil, iuto the drill with the seed is 

 also recommended. Sand or ashes scattered over the i)lants at singling time may 

 keep the flies from them. 



Description of the most noxious insects in the forests of Russia (St. Peters- 

 burg (L'nsfian), 1893, jip- 24, pis. 24). — Brief descriptions of Melolontlia and Poly- 

 phylla, Zeuzera pyrlna, Hihsinus piniperda, Ocneria dispar, O. ntonacha, Gas'ropacha 

 pini, Panolis j>inij>f ?•</«, Eidonia jiinioria, Lophyrus pini, Tomicus typojruphus, and T. 

 chalcographus are given. Each is illustrated by a colored plate. 



Insects of the clover field, C. F. Wheeler and G. C. Davls (Michigan Sta. Ept. 

 lS95,pp. 377-40':').— X reprint of Bulletin 116 of the station (E. S. R.. 6. p. t>48). 



Pests of the orchard and garden, L. R. Takt and G. C. Davls (Michigan Sta. Rpt. 

 lS95,pp. 549-623).— X reprint of Bulletin 121 of the station (E. S. R., 7, p. 306). 



The pear agrilus, Gittox (Per. Hort., 69 (1897), Xo. 6, pp. 133, 134).— 'Soies on 

 Agrilus sinuatns. 



Garden pests {Gardening, 19 (1897), No. 941, p. 28, fig. 1). — Notes are given on the 

 peach aphis (Aphis amygdali), with suggestions for its destruction. 



Lucern pest, A. Molineux {Agl. Gaz. X. S. Wales,? (1896). Xo. 11, pp. 807-809).— 

 This is a species of Sniynthurns. 



Address on the San J036 scale, F. M. Weustek (Proc. .:>.'</ Ann. state Agl. Con- 

 vention, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1897). 



