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a large number of genera and species of this family obtained from various countries 

 throughout the world. 



Locusts and grasshoppers, W. W. Froggatt (Agr. Gaz. New Soi'ih Wales, 15 

 {100.',), No. 8, pp. 733-738, pi 1). Notes are given on the habits, Life history, and 

 economic relations of a number of species of Locusts belonging to various genera. 



The pineapple scale, 1). I,. Van Dine i Hawaii Sta. Press Bui. 10, pp. 6, fig. /).— 

 The appearance, habits, and Life history of Diaspis bromelisc are briefly noted. In 

 combating this pesl of the pineapple, the use of kerosene emulsion and resin wash is 

 recommended. 



An invasion of Deilephila lineata livornica in an Algerian vineyard, A. 

 Giakd {Bui. Soc. Eat. France, 1904, - v "- IS, pp. 203-206). — Brief notes are given on 

 an attack of this insect in a vineyard in Algeria. The outbreak was believed to be 

 due to peculiar climatic conditions, and the literature relating to this pest is briefly 

 reviewed. 



The rosebud feather-wing, Mary E. Murtfeldt {Canad. Ent., 36 {1904), No. 

 11, pp. 334, 335). — Notes are given on Platyptilia rhododactyla, which is said to bore 

 into rosebuds in the vicinity of St. Louis. The insect has been observed in that 

 locality for 2 years and threatens to become a serious pest. Notes are given on the 

 appearance of the insect and on its habits and life history. 



Tea pest: Spread of shot-hole borer ( Year Book Planters' Assoc. Ceylon [Randy], 

 1903-4, l'l'- T.X-XX) . — Copies are given of government orders and regulations regarding 

 the methods of combating or eradicating Xyleborus fornicatus. 



The genus Ectopsocus and a description of a new variety of E. briggsi, C. 

 Ribaga {Redia, 1 {1903), No. .', pp. 294-298). — The author describes a new variety of 

 this species under the name E. briggsi meridionalis, and notes are given on the 

 characters of the genus and related species. 



Myrmecophilous acarids, A. Berlese I Redia, l {1903), No. .', pp. 209-474, pis. 

 14, figs. 16). — The literature relating to this group of mites is discussed in connection 

 with a short bibliography. Detailed descriptions are given of a large number of species, 

 which agree in possessing myrmecophilous habits. These species belong to a greal 

 variety of genera and families. Analytical tables are presented to assist in the iden- 

 tification of the species. 



Notes on mites, A. Berlese {Redia, 1 {1903), No. 2, pp. 235-280). — Detailed 

 descriptive notes are given on a large number of new genera and species of mites 

 obtained from various localities. 



Experiments in destroying black flies, C. M. Weed {Neiv Hampshire Sta. Bui. 

 112, mi. 131-136, figs. 4)- — The material contained in this bulletin has already been 

 published in essentially the same form, and lias been noted (E. S. R., 16, p. 70). 

 The most common species of black fly in New Hampshire is SimuXium venustum. 



The mosquito investigation in New Jersey, J. B. Smith {Pop. Sci. M<>., 66 

 {1905), No. 3, /</>. 281-286, figs. 2). — A summary is presented of the work in mos- 

 quito extermination carried on by the State of New Jersey. It has been demon- 

 strated that among the 35 species of mosquitoes which occur in New Jersey not 

 more than 6 are of sufficient importance to be considered in this work. The 2 most 

 troublesome species are Culex sollicitans and C. cantator. A great amount of work 

 has been done in ditching and draining the marshy bottoms which furnish the most 

 important breeding places for mosquitoes. 



Studies on mosquitoes of the genera Culex and Anopheles, B. Galli-Yalerio 

 and Jeanne Rochaz-De Jongh {Atti Soc. Stiidi Malaria, 5 {1904), pp. 1-47, figs. 2). — 

 Observations were made in the field under natural conditions for the purpose of 

 determining more accurately some of the features of the Life history of mosquitoes. 

 It was found that the larva of both Culex and Anopheles may pass the winter 

 successfully under ice. An elaborate series of experiments was carried out for the 



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