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IITKODUCTORY, 



Once again at the close of another year, a few of the members of the Entomological So- 

 ciety of Ontario have undertaken the task of endeavouring to lay before the public, some in- 

 formation respecting the habits and lives of the insect world, and more especially those mem- 

 bers of it which have a direct or indirect influence upon the growth or well-being of the produce 

 of field or forest. 



It is a satisfaction to know that these annual reports are read and appreciated, and that 

 many of our practical Fruit-Growers and Agriculturists are desirous of obtaining some know- 

 ledge of the transformations of the various and beautiful members of the insect world, of those 

 beautiful atoms of God's creation, each in its appointed sphere ftilfilling the purpose foi 

 which it was created, drawing forth our wonder, our admiration and our praise ; for " He whc 

 wondereth at nothing hath no capabilities of bliss, but he that scrutinizeth trifles hath a store 

 of pleasure to his hand, and happy and wise is the man to whose mind a trifle existeth not." 



" He prayeth best who loveth best 

 All things both great and small, 

 For the dear God that loveth us, 

 He made and loveth all." 



