t62 Second Report on Economic Zoology. 



" Tilt' Lady-binls introduced by Mr. Norbury, I'rom Califbruiu, are 

 known as Hlpiyodamia convergcns, Gueriu. 



" They are very well-known beneticial species, and their importation 

 should be encouraged by the Board of Agriculture, as it is by the 

 various Colonial Departments of Agriculture, or carried out under 

 their supervision, as is done by the Department of Agriculture of the 

 United States. 



" The species introduced by Mr. Norbury is likely to thrive well 

 in this country, and is sure to do much good. 



" The Board may be interested to learn that the Tasmauian Lady- 

 birds — Lci^ con/ormis — have now passed two winters in this country, 

 specimens having been seen during tlie ])resent montli (A]jril) in fruit 

 gardens near Wye." ' 



It was said that this ,sj)ecies ol" Islv. Norbury 's was a dhdoconis, 

 introduced into America from China. A j'urthcr communication was 

 then sent to the Board, as follows : — 



"The Board may be informed that the Lady-birds sent tu ]\lr. 

 Norbury belong to the species Hippodaniia convergcns, Guerin, as 

 previously stated. 



" They do not present the least resemblance to Chilocorns siiKilis — 

 perhaps the Board will inform Mr. Norbur}- of this fact. The lattei' is a 

 Chinese species which is a scale feeder. The ones Mr. Norbury hits 

 obtained are aphis feeders, and are especially ravenous after Woolly 

 Aphis." 



A FURTHEii Note sent to the Board on the Importation and 

 Breeding of Natural Enemies of Noxious Insects. 



" The importation of these and other beneficial insects should be 

 supported and encouraged in every way by the Board. 



Both fruit and hop-growers are much interested in the subject. 

 I have had a large number of requests sent me for Tasmauian Lady- 

 l)irds supplied to me by the Government Entomologist of Tasmania. 



No notice need be taken of the remaiks made in the " Daily News " 

 (29. 4 03). 



There is no more danger in introducing these useful creatures 

 here than into America, the Cape, or Australia. In all these places 

 the subject is being thoroughly undertaken by competent Govern- 

 ment officials, and not only meets with general approval, but in 

 several instances has already proved of great value. 



* Nuuc were seen after, and I fear it lias uied out. Tlicy can witiuitaud the 

 winter, however, and ■will flourish here. Not enougli wore turned out in eacli 

 locality to start a strong colony, hence the failure in tliis case. 



