72 THE SOLITARY WASPS. 



claimed for Mellhms by Mr. Curtis (p. 175); for Pelopaeiis by 

 Bonnet (p. 206); and for Sphex by Mr. Bartram (p. 207). 

 These statements, and also tbose pertaining to Bemhex, were dis- 

 believed by Westwood wbo tbougbt that only social wasps re- 

 visited the nest after the egg had been laid. Certainly Sphex 

 and Pelopaeiis have entirely different habits. Of MeUinus we 

 have no knowledge. 



