CONTENTS: 



PA9E 



Notes on various species of tlie genua Chalchas Blanch, (Coleoptera). — G. C. 



Champion, F.Z.S 1 



A new species of Otiorrhynchine beetle of the genua Ehyncogonus .Sharp from 



Laysan Island.— E. C. L. Perkins, M.A., D.Sc, F.Z.S 4 



Gatagramnia pitheaa and Catagi-amnia cyolops distinct species (with figure). — 



W.J. Kaye, F.E.S. -5 



Egg-laying of Emphytus serotinus {with figure). — T. A. Chaiiman, M.D., P.R.8. ... 6 

 Additions to E. Saunders's Catalogue of British Hymenoptera (Aculeata), 1902, 



and Changes in Nomenclature.— E. C. L. Perlcins, M.A., D.Sc, F.Z.S 8 



Swarming of the Chalcidid Pteromalus deplanatus Nees in buildings. — Hugh 



Scott, M.A., F.L.S 13 



Thaly.cra scricea Sturm in Cumberland. — F. H. Day, F.E.S 16 



Endomychidae in Essex. — A. F. J. Oedye 16 



New localities for some interesting Hemiptera. — E. A. BuUer, B.A., B.Sc, F.E.S. 17 



Delphax distincta Plor and D. puUula Boh. in Cumberland. — P. H. Day, F.E.S. 17 



Crabro capitosus Shuck, in the Midlands.— L. A. Box ... 17 



Chrysopa dorsalis Burm. near Colchester. — B. S. Ha,rivoo(l 18 



Note on the " singing" of Syrphus ribesii L. while at rest. — A. E. J. Carter , 18 



Machimus atricapillus Pin. in Lancashire. — C. H. Cheetham 19 



Note on Apanteles glomeratus, a Braeonid parasite of the larva of Pieris 



brassicae (iinth figures). — J. Bronte Gatenl>y, B.A., B.Sc 19 



THE NATURALIST: 



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