1098 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



noinic notes on f'mmhns pugcueUits, Tortrix coryhina, (lelechia (■(iminarieUa, and related 

 species. 



Hymenoptera of Valais, E. Frey-Gessner {BuI. Munthieune, Soc. Valais. Sd. 

 Nat., 1902, No. 31, pp. -^1-80). — A monographic account of the genus Halictus. A 

 brief bibliography relating to this genus is compiled by the author and analytical 

 keys are presented for the determination of the males and females belonging to the 

 various species, some of which are described as new. 



On the Hymenoptera collected by Mr. Robert Shelford at Sara-wak, and on 

 the Hymenoptera of the Sara^wak Museum, P. Cameron {Jour. Straits Branch 

 J\o;i. Asiatic Soc, 1902, Xo. 37, pp. 29-140). — Descriptive and biological notes on a 

 large number of species of sawflies, Ichneumonidte, Mutillida-, and other families of 

 Hymenoptera. Many of the species are described as new. 



The wharf borer (Nacerdes melanura), T. Broun {Neiv Zealand Drpt. A(jr. Rpt. 

 1902, jjp. 460-46 J, pi. 1). — This insect was found in large numbers in wooden blocks 

 used for paving purposes. The upper surface of the blocks had been asphalted and 

 were not injured to the same extent as the lower portions. The insect is described 

 in its various stages. 



Parasites of Oiketicus platensis, C. Schrottky {An. Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires, S' 

 {1902), Xo. 1, Pit. 4o-4S). — In addition to Smirra hergi, which was already known as 

 a parasite of this insect, the author reports 2 other parasites, Fitupla hrasiliensis and 

 P. tricolor. 



Metamorphoses of TJroplata costipennis, J. Brjithes (.In. Mus. Xac. Buenos 

 Aires, S {1902), Xo. 1, pp. 13-17, firjs. 9). — This inse(;t lays its eggs on the under side 

 of the leaves of Sida rhombifolia. Descriptive and biological notes are given on the 

 insect in its various stages. 



Contribution to a knowledge of the Rutelidae, F. Ohaus {Stettin. Ent. Ztg., 63 

 {1902), No. 1, pp. 1-57, Jigs. 10). — Notes are given on the habits and life history of 

 a number of species of Anomala and related genera. Descriptions are given of all 

 these species, some of which are new. 



On some parasites of Xylocopa tenuiscapa, E. E. Green {Ent. Mo. Mag., 3. 

 ser., 8 {1902), No. 154, PP- ^32, 233, fig. 1).—In trees tunneled by this insect the 

 author found numerous specimens of Cissites deheyi in all stages. It is suggested that 

 these beetles may be carried from one nest to another attached to the legs of their 

 host. A parasitic mite {Greeuia jxtrliini^i) was also found associated with the bees. 



Nursery inspection, C. M. Weed {New Hampshire State Bd. Agr. Circs. 1-3, 1903, 

 folios). — The text is given of the recent New Hampshire law authorizing the State 

 board of agriculture to appoint a State nursery inspector and to i)rovide for the pro- 

 tection of trees and shrubs from injurious insects and diseases. The attention of the 

 public, nurserymen, tree agents, and express and freight agents is called to the nature 

 and provisions of this law. 



The effects of drought upon insect life, Mary E. Murtfeldt ( Trans. Amer. 

 Apple Grover!<' Cong. 1902, jip. 119-121). — On account of the unusual drought in the 

 Mississippi Valley in 1901 the hope was entertained that injurious insects would be 

 imfavorably affected thereby. These expectations, however, were not realized, since 

 the common noxious insects were present during the following season in as large 

 numbers as usual. 



Lantern trapping, E. J. Smith {Ent. News, 13 {1902), No. 7, p)p- 207-209). — A 

 description is given of a lantern which is said to haA'e proved very efficient in cap- 

 turing moths for museum specimens. With regard to the economic value of the 

 trap the author believes that the device is worse than useless, the number of injuri- 

 ous insects captured being very few. 



Spray calendar {Oregon Bd. Ilort. Rpt. 1902, pp. 70-90). — Formuke are given for 

 the preparation of approved insecticides and fungicides, together with brief direc- 

 tions for the application of these remedies in combating common insect and fungus 

 pests. 



