184 THE ENTOMOI^OGIST's KKOOKl). 



(2) $ ; v&r. CO nlotosticta, WiWieims. Upperside right forewing with 

 irregular oranp;e streaks from the discoidai to outer margin, another 

 broader stripe just below, extending to apical blotch ; hindwings with 

 well marked discal spots. Underside left forewing has three parallel 

 stripes of orange, the first above discoidai, the second below, and the 

 third near the anal angle ; right forewing has a triangular l)lotch of 

 orange extending from and enclosing the discoidai to apical patch ; 

 sub-costal area dusted with yellow. — Thomas Greer, Curglasson, 

 Stewartstown. Septeviber 15tJi, 1922. 



Mosquitoes. — The Mosquito Investigation Committee of the South- 

 Eastern Union are urging workers to make observations on the following 

 lines. 



1. Do AnopIieU'fi larvae require a meal of animal matter before 

 pupating ? 



2. If so, which species require it ? 



3. During which instar do larvae take this meal if at all '? 



4. Has any observer succeeded in getting Ano/ihfleH plionheiis to 

 pair in captivity ? 



5. If so, did the eggs subsequently laid hatch as usual or how long 

 was the hatchmg delayed. 



6. Are the eggs of any species ever laid on the damp marginal 

 mud or on the water ? Which species do which ? 



7. Whether dancing in the air of A. plinnbeiis has been observed ? 

 If so, the sex, or sexes, of the participants, the height above the 

 ground, and the nature of the observed movements. In the case of 

 swarms being observed, whether other swarms containing insects of 

 opposite sex were also observed and at what distance ? 



8. Manner of capture, subsequent movements of the pair, and 

 position in copulation, and its duration. 



9. The duration of life of the male after it has mated and the time 

 elapsing before oviposition in the case of females, are additional points 

 of mterest to which attention is drawn of those able to keep and feed 

 captured insects. 



10. A record of the time elapsing between the first meal of blood 

 and oviposition will add to the value of observations. 



11. As there is a lack of positive knowledge based upon direct 

 observations in the case of most species of mosquito as to whether 

 aerial dances are a necessary prelude to mating ; observations throwing 

 light upon this point are particularly desired. 



12. The swarming of midges is far more commonly observed, and 

 similar observations upon this point in the case of mosquitoes will be 

 welcomed, as likely to afford comparative data. 



13. Eecords should state — 



(a) Date, time of day, state of weather, direction and force 

 of wand, and if after or before sunset. 



(/>) Place, under trees, or round bushes, buildings, above 

 lighter or darker patches of ground, or in buildings, 

 wells, etc. 



[c) Nature of trees, bushes, or ground, i.e., grass, gravel, etc. 



Papilio alexanor — Two YEARS IN PUPA. — While at Digne in July, 

 1920, I took a number of larvae of Papilio alexanor, all of which fed 



