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females had been ovipositing directly into the solid wood, mak- 
ing an excavation, about 4 mm. deep and slanting downward, 
into which the egg was placed. The egg is white, cylindrical 
with rounded ends, 3 mm. long and 1 mm. in diameter. The 
opening of the egg cavity is blocked by the torn-apart fibers 
of wood. Many of these were to be seen on the surface of 
the tree trunks, after it had been discovered how to recognize 
them. These were placed at an elevation of from near the 
ground to six feet high. It was not learned whether oviposi- 
tion took place at a higher elevation up the trunk than one 
could see conveniently; but it is likely that it did. 
Casinaria infesta—Mr. Swezey reported rearing this Ich- 
neumonid from a larva of Phlyctaenia ommatias collected in 
the Alakai Swamp, Kauai, 4000 feet, August 22, 1921; and 
from a larva of Phlyctaenia argoscelis collected at Kokee, 
Kauai, 3500 feet, August 18, 1921. This immigrant Ichneu- 
monid was first noticed at Kaimuki in February and March 
of this year when it was abundant in a weed lot, where many 
caterpillars were abundant, especially Hymema recurvalis, but 
the host was not determined at that time. 
“~~ Dolichurus stantoni—Mr. Swezey reported collecting a few 
specimens of this Philippine roach parasite in the forest at 
Kokee, Kauai, August, 1921. They were abundant, being 
noticed along all trails of the vicinity. 
Amaranth Jassid—Mr. Swezey reported collecting this little 
Jassid on amaranth weeds growing at Nawiliwili, Lihue, and 
Waimea, Kauai, September 9, 7, and 3, respectively. It is the 
first record of this immigrant Jassid on Kauai, and it is quite 
abundant in the places mentioned. 
Microbracon pembertoni—Mr. Swezey reported rearing this 
Braconid from lantana berries, collected at Nawiliwili, Kauai, 
September 9, 1921. Its host is probably Crocidosema lantana 
‘or Platyptilia pussilidactyla, as the larvae of both these moths 
were present in the material collected. This is the first record 
of this Braconid from Kauai. 
Leucostoma atra—Mr. Swezey reported a recent determina- 
tion of this little Tachinid fly by Dr. Aldrich, from specimens 
sent a short time ago. It is a common American insect, and 
