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anthrax infection to the goat but did so in the case of 1 of 2 sheep experimented 

 with. 



Warble flies: Observations on the life history of the large warble fly 

 (Hypoderma bovis) and rearing experiments, H. Glasek (Mitt. Ausschusscs 

 Bclcampf. Dasselplagc, 1912, No. 4; abs. in Centbl. Bakt. [etc.], 1. Abt., Ref., 

 5G {1913), No. 5-6, p. 163).— This paper brings together the biological studies 

 of the autlior. 



Warble flies: The egg and oviposition of the large warble fly (Hypoderma 

 bovis), H. Glaseb {Mitt. Ausschusscs Bckdmpf. Dasselplagc, 1912, No. 3; abs. 

 in CentU. Bakt. [etc.], 1. Abt., Rcf., 56 {1913), No. 5-6, p. 163).— A report of 

 observations of oviposition. « 



CEstrus ovis, its biology and relation to man, I. A. Pobtchinsky {Trudy 

 Biuro Ent. [St. Pctersb.], 10 {1913), No. 3, pp. 63, figs. 28; abs. in Rev. Appl. 

 Ent., 1 {1913), Set: B, No. 8, pp. 134-137).—An account of the life histoiy and 

 habits and methods of combating the sheep botfly. 



The kangaroo botfly (CEstrus macropi n. sp,), W. W. Fboggatt {Agr. Ga.:". 

 N. 8. Wales, 24 {1913), No. 7, pp. 567, 568, pi. i).— The author reports having 

 found a iarge number of kangaroos to be infested with this parasite. The 

 larvfe are found in the mucosa of the upper part of the trachea. 



Darkling beetle grubs injurious to tobacco, R. W. Jack {Rhodesia Agr. 

 Jour., 10 {1913), No. 5, pp. 705-708, pis. 2).— This article relates to the injury 

 caused by the larvae of Tenebrionidte to tobacco in Rhodesia. 



Flea beetles and their control, A. Gibson {Canada Expt. Farms Ent. Circ. 

 2, 1913, pp. 11, figs. 14). — This circular deals with the commoner species of 

 flea beetles, in<?luding the spinach flea beetle {DisonycJia xanthomelwna) , the 

 triangle flea beetle {D. tnangularis) , the alder flea beetle {Haltica biniargi- 

 nata), the grape flea beetle, the strawberry flea beetle {H. ignita), the bronze 

 floa beetle (//. evicta), the potato flea beetle {Epitrix cucumeris) , the red- 

 headed flea beetle {Sijstena frontalis), the black-margined flea beetle {8. mar- 

 ginalis), the pale-striped flea beetle, the turnip flea beetle {Phyllotreta vittata), 

 the horse radish flea beetle {P. armoraciw), and the hop flea beetle. 



Borers in native timber, R. W. Jack {Rhodesia Agr. Jour., 10 {1913), No. 

 6, pp. 870-875, pis. 2).— This paper presents the results of experiments with 

 preservatives. 



Preliminary report of the finding of a new weevil enemy of the potato 

 tuber, E. R. Sassceb and W. D. Pierce {Proc. Ent. 8oc. Wash., 15 {1913), No. 3, 

 pp. 143, 144, pis. 2). — Potato tubers {8olanum tubciostwi) received from Peru! 

 Bolivia, and Chili have been found to be infested with larvte, pupje, and adults' 

 of Rhigopsidius tucvmanus. 



The food plant of Cleonus calandroides, C. R. Ely (Proc. Ent. 80c. Wash. 

 15 {1913), No. 3, pp. 104, 105).— This weevil has been found in Maryland to 

 live in the roots of Cakile endetula. 



The honey bee, W. D. Wbight (N. Y. Dept. Agr. Bui. 49, 1913, pp. 1383~ 

 1535, figs. 59).— A popular account of the honey bee is followed by brief articles 

 by a number of authors on subjects relating to bee keeping. 



Further report on the Isle of Wight bee disease {Jour. Bd. Agr. [London] 

 Sup. 10, 1913, pp. 47).— In this report, which is supplementary to that pre- 

 viously noted (E. S. R., 27, p. 761), H. B Fantham and Annie Porter present 

 the results-of further researches on the life history of Nosema apis, parasite 

 carriers, examinations of pollen, honey, and wax, examinations of certain in- 

 sects found in hives, and some observations on preventive measures (pp. 7-20) ; 

 G. S. Graham-Smith and G. W. BuUamore discuss experimental infection with 

 N. apis, further observations on the ways in which the disease may be spread, and 

 further observations on treatment and prevention (pp. 21-34) ; and W. Maiden 



