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mounted fly, one of the Panorpidse, which he states feeds upon 

 leaf-rolling caterpillars. The proboscis and feet of the insect 

 are peculiarly adapted for dragging its victims from their 

 concealment and holding them whilst extracting their juices ; 

 the feet being provided with combs similar to those of the 

 spider. 



Mr. R. D. Darbyshiue presented a quantity of mud, &c., 

 from the washings of shells from the raised sea bottoms at 

 Uddevalla in Sweden. 



Mr. Dancer exhibited a new 3-inch object glass, with a 

 large and flat field of view ; also specimens of gold quartz 

 from Wales large curculia, and other objects. 



Mr. Whalley exhibited some specimens of injections 

 obtained from Germany, which were considered the best yet 

 exhibited. 



Mr. Latham exhibited various specimens of sand and mud 

 from the East Indies, portions of which were distributed 

 amongst the members. 



