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Entomologists who have anything interesting in the way of ento- 

 mological rarities, varieties, gynandromorphs, hybrids, monstrosities, 

 etc., are reminded that the meeting of the South London Entomo- 

 logical Society, to be held on November 24th, will be devoted exclu- 

 sively to the exhibition of entomological specimens. It would be a 

 great convenience if intending exhibitors would notify the Hon. Sees, 

 previous to meeting. 



At the meeting of the Entomological Society of London, held 

 October 19th, 1904, Dr. T. A. Chapman exhibited a series of Lozopera 

 deanrana, Peyr., bred last spring at Hyeres, a species regarded as lost, 

 or mythical, until he rediscovered it three years ago at He Ste. Mar- 

 guerite, Cannes. He said that he was pleased to find it by no means 

 rare at Hyeres, as it was in imminent danger of extermination at He 

 Ste. Marguerite, where the stems containing the pupae are collected, 

 to use for firewood apparently, more sedulously every year. 



Dr. Chapman also exhibited on behalf of Mr. Hugh Main a 

 specimen of Picris bramcae, the anterior, and in a less degree the 

 posterior, wings of which had been symmetrically injured, probably 

 by the girdle when in the pupal stage. 



At the same meeting Mr. W. J. Lucas exhibited a 5 specimen of 

 the rare dragonfly Aijrion aniiatniii. He said that a J" and a J were 

 taken in the Broads by Mr. F. B. Browne last year, and this year about 

 ten more, probably all J s, were taken in the same district. It is 

 everywhere scarce. The late Mr. McLachlan had a pair sent to him 

 from abroad, probably by Dr. Hagen, but, besides these, there are 

 apparently no other examples in Britain. It is quite distinct from our 

 other six blue Agrionines in form and colouring-. 



Jg^OTES ON COLLECTING, Etc. 



Lepidopterological notes from the Pont du Gard. — A visit to the 

 Pont du Gard, on May 11th, showed the surrounding country under 

 somewhat different conditions from those observed on an earlier date some 

 years ago (vol. x., pp. 181 et seg.). The day was rather windy, and insects 

 were only seen in sheltered positions. Deciduous trees were in full leaf, 

 the evergreen-oaks in flower and with new shoots some inches long, 

 ripe cherries were being gathered in the gardens by the way. Amongst 

 the butterflies Gonepteryx cleopatra was still conspicuous and frequent. 

 Pnntia daplici ice a,nd Anthocaris belia were seen, but were decidedly rare, 

 as was also Pieris brafisicae, of which larva? more than half-grown 

 were frequent on the tall bushy yellow Lepidinm. The most abundant 

 butterfly was Euchlo'e euphenuides, which was still in good condition, 

 and of which any number might have been taken with a little time 

 and hard work devoted to them. Cupido minima was common and 

 very fresh. One Polyommatm astrarehe was seen. The only fritillary 

 verified was Melitaea cinxia, fairly common in places, but very pastiee. 

 Nisoniades tatjes was frequent, and at one spot Si/richthHs sidae was met 

 with, and a few taken. In giving Phichlo'e euphenoides the first place 

 for abundance I am overlooking Coenonijmpha pamphilm, which was 

 really abundant everywhere in a very ordinary spring form and usually 

 poor condition. Pararye meijaera was seen, and in several places 

 Pararge aeyeria was frequent, usually in fresh condition, indicating a 

 second brood. One Eavaneniia antiopa was seen, and several Limenitis 



