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probably specimens may be found. Like the two preceding 

 species, this has a green form when the grass is green and 

 juicy, and an ochreous form when its food-plant is getting dry 

 and yellowish. 



MIBIS RTJFICOKNIS Fall. 



This, too, is a common Scottish species, attaining an elevation 

 of 1200 feet. In the beginning of June larvae may be found 

 among grass in woods, and along the edges of fields. At the 

 end of June, and thence to September, the perfect insect is 

 common. I have also seen larvae in August. M. ruficornis 

 does not appear to have an ochreous autumnal form, nor does 

 it seem to hibernate in the perfect state. These four species 

 are all of the genus Miris that, I think, have been as yet found 

 in Scotland. 



MONANTEIA HTJMTJLI Fab. 



Seems to be scarce in Scotland. The larva is said, according 

 to Burmeister, to mine the leaves of the common Forget-me-not, 

 Myosotis palustris. I found a single specimen in a damp place 

 where some of the marsh species of Myosotis grow, near Perth. 



MONANTHIA CARDTJI L. 



A common species throughout Scotland. It frequents thistles, 

 chiefly Carduus lanceolatus, of whose involucres it is especially 

 fond. There appear to be two broods in the course of the 

 summer, one in June, the other in August. According to 

 Douglas and Scott, some individuals hibernate, but I have no 

 recollection of meeting with any specimens in winter. 



( To be continued.) 



Note on Acilius fasciatus.— During early spring, and when the sun is 

 shining brightly, Acilius fasciatus has a curious habit of climbing out of the water 

 to the top of aquatic plants, where it remains suspended for a considerable time, 

 evidently enjoying the warmth. Frequently a dozen of the beetles may be seen 

 close to each other in this, one would think, uncomfortable position, the plants 

 bending over with the weight of their bodies, and swaying to and fro with the 

 breeze. I suspect this is a common habit with most of the larger Hydra- 

 dephaga, as I have frequently captured them by sweeping herbage close to, and 

 even at a distance from, water.— P. Cameron, Jr., Glasgow. 



