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of Cephus reared from the stems of various grass-like plants led to the recog- 

 nition of C. pygmaeus (Linnreus) and C. ductus of Norton. 



Two new chalcids from the seeds of Amelanchier, R. A. Cushman (Proc. 

 Ent. Soc. Wash., 19 (1917), No. 1-4, pp. 79-86, figs. 6).—Megastigmus amelan- 

 chieris taken at Pickens and French Creek, W. Va., and North East, Pa., and 

 Syntomaxpis amelanehieris at Pickens, W. Va.. and North East, Pa., are de- 

 scribed as new to science. 



Oryssus is parasitic, H. E. Burke (Proc. Ent. Soc. Wash., 19 (1917), No. 

 l-'f. pp. 87-89). — Observations made during the past two years by agents of 

 the Pacific Slope Forest Insect Station definitely prove that Oryssus is parasitic 

 on several species of the genus Buprestis, and probably also on other 

 Buprestidae. 



A much described ichneumonid and its systematic position, R. A. Ct-tt- 

 man (Proc. Ent. Soc. Mash., 19 (1917). No. 1-4, pp. 162-165).— This paper re- 

 lates to Diacritus mulicbris (Cresson). 



A contribution on the control of Pieris brassicae, G. Jegen (Landir. Jahrb. 

 Srhirciz, 32 (1918), No. 4. pp. 525-550 ) .—The data here reported relate to 

 studies of the hibernating pupa? of the cabbage butterfly, the biology of some 

 of its ichneumonid parasites, the ovipositinn and life cycle of the first genera- 

 tion, parasitism of and pupation of larva* of the first generation, and control 

 measures. 



Spider mite attacks on china (Peruvian bark), tea, etc., M. KXBBOSCB and 

 C. I'kknaki) (Dept. Landb., Nifv. en Handel [Dutch Knit Indies], Meded. I'rocf- 

 slat, Thee, X<>. CO (1918), pp. 16, pis. 7; Dept. Landb., Nijr. ,n Handel [Dutch 

 East Indies], Meded. Kina Proefstat., No. J (1918), pp. 16, pis. 7).— The spider 

 mites here considered are the red mite (Tetranyohms bimaculatus) of cassava) 

 cinchona, etc.: ami the red mite (7'. biocvlatus), tin- orange mite (Breviaalpus 

 oboratus), and tlie yellow mite (Tarsonymus translucent) of tea. 



The spinose ear tick (Ornithodoros megnini), Q. A. II. BaoPOBD (Union 

 So. Africa, Dept. Agr. Local 8er. X<>. is H'.'IS}. pp. 6). — This tick, first re- 

 ported from South Africa by the author in 1912 (E. S. H.. 20, p. 47C. i , has be- 

 come extremely 00111111011 and widely distributed throughout Cape Province, 

 Orange Free State, and Bechuanaland. It is also found in Natal, but does not 

 appear to be common there. 



A description is given of the several stages of the species, an account of its 

 life history, and measures for eradication. 



FOODS— HUMAN NUTRITION. 



The palate of civilized man and its influence on agriculture. P. Fatrctttt.b- 

 (Jour. Franklin Inst., tSS (1918), No. 3, pp. 299-316. figs, .ok— The author dis- 

 eusses the food likes and dislikes of various peoples throughout the world, and 

 shows how an eccentric palate on the part of the American people might hinder 

 the development of agriculture in the future. 



Horse flesh and its examination, C. Amberger {Ztsohr. Vntersuch. Nahr. u. 

 Gcnussnitl.. 36 (1918), No. 5-6. pp. 81-87).— This paper records the results of 

 analyses of cuts from 8 different horses, with reference to the value of horse 

 flesh as food. The water, fat, ash, organic material not fat. and the " propor- 

 tionate number" for various parts of the animals were determined. 



Shrinkage of meat in cooking (Food and Cookery and Catering World 

 [London]. 22 (1918), No. 239. p. tA). — Statistics are given Bhowing the iOSSefl 

 incurred by cooking some of the common cuts of meats, together with compari- 

 sons of the loss when cooked by electricity and gas. 



