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necticut the malarial mosquito and Culex pipiens are the most important species, and 

 along the coast C. sollicitans and C. cantator. They breed in salt marshes and migrate 

 inland for several miles. 



Proceeding's of the Entomological Society of Washington ( Proc. Ent. Soc. 

 Washington, 7 (1905), No. /, />/». 64,figs. 11). — A record is given of the meetings of 

 the society from October 6 to December I, 1904. At these meetings the following 

 list of papers was presented: Arachnids from Cocos Island: an Alleged Parasitic 

 Tyroglyphid, by N. Banks; Note on Thaumaloglossa americana, by U.S. Barber; < >n 

 the Species of Sphenophoras Related to Pertinax, with Descriptions of other Forms, 

 F. II. Chittenden; Dragon Flies from the Kootenay District of British Columbia, 

 R. P. Currie; Our Present Knowledge of North American Corethrid Larva-; New 

 North American Lepidoptera and Synonymical Notes; Remarks on Genitalic Genera 

 in the Culicidte, by H. G. Dyar; Description of a New Anasa from North America, 

 by O. Heidemann; The Historical Method in Type Fixation, by G. W. Kirkaldy; 

 The Insect-Catching Grass of Cuba, by E. A. Schwarz. 



The insect-catching grass referred to in the last-named paper is Cenchrus echinatus, 

 and it appears that insects are captured by this grass as a result of dying against the 

 minutely barbed spines. A considerable variety of insects was found attached to the 

 heads of the grass, some of the species captured being strong fliers. 



The entomological section, C. B. Simpson (Transvaal Agr. Jour., 3 (1905), No. 

 10, pp. 322-335, pi. 1). — Papilio demoleus is a well-known pest of citrus trees in the 

 Transvaal. In combating the pest spraying with Paris green and other arsenicals 

 and hand picking of the larvye are recommended. Notes are given on the habits 

 and life history of the Deathshead moth, Oleander sphinx, and Angelica tyrrhea. 

 Locusts are reported as occurring in threatening numbers. The use of a poison bait 

 containing arsenic, soda, sugar, and water has given the best results in controlling 

 locusts. The use of screens has also been quite successful. The author discusses 

 the regulations adopted in Transvaal for the control of nurseries and the prevention 

 of the importation of insect pests along with nursery stock. 



Entomological memoirs, J. H. Fahre [Souvenirs Entomologiaues. Paris: Ch. 

 Delagrare, 1900-1903, 7. ser.,pp. 395, figs. 20; 8. ser., pp. 379, figs. IS).— These vol- 

 umes contain a detailed record of observations made by the author regarding the 

 habits and instincts of insects. A large number of species belonging to various fami- 

 lies are discussed. Among these there are many of agricultural importance, such 

 as the pea and bean weevil, plant bugs, plant lice, snout beetles, etc. 



Economic entomology, E. R. Sawer (Rhodesian Agr. Jour., 2 (1904), No. 2, pp. 

 67, 68). — Brief notes on the habits, life history, and means of combating grain moth, 

 granary weevil, rice weevil, Indian-meal moth, and flour beetles. In destroying 

 these pests the use of bisulphid of carbon is recommended. 



New Zealand Neuroptera, G. V. Hudson (London: West, Newman & Co., 1904, 

 pp. X-\-102, ]>Is. 11). — A classification of the Neuroptera is presented. This order, as 

 treated by the author, includes bird lice, white ants, stone flies, dragon Hies, May 

 flies, ant lions, lacewing flies, caddice Hies, etc. Descriptive, economic, and biolog- 

 ical notes are given on various species of these suborders. 



The lepidopterous fauna of the Balkan countries, H. Rebel ( Ann. K. K. 

 Naturhist. Hofmus. [Vienna], IS (1903), No. 2-3, pp. 123-347, pi. /).— Descriptions 

 are given, together with notes on the occurrence and distribution of a large number 

 of lepidopterous species. The literature relating to this subject is also discussed. 



Some breeding experiments on Catopsilia pyranthe and notes on the 

 migration of butterflies in Ceylon, N. Manders (Trans. Ent. Soc. London, I]', 

 1904, pp. 701-708, ph. 2). — Catopsilia pyranthe and related forms occur quite abun- 

 dantly in the vicinity of Colombo, where the lowest temperature ever recorded is 

 68° F. Experiments were carried out for the purpose of determining the effect of 

 low and high temperatures and different degrees of moisture upon the development 



