70 SPOLIA ZEYLANICA. 
just what is wanted, leaving alone much befogging matter and 
detail, and allowing the amateur entomclogist that scope for 
individual effort and investigation which is necessary to 
promote increasing interest in any study. 
The cover bears a representation of one of the most striking 
of South Indian Moantids, the Gongylus, often seen in Ceylon, 
with its attenuated thorax and vivid green or brown colouring, 
in characteristic attitude when at rest among foliage. The 
volume contains much that is of interest and applicable to 
Ceylon, and its fine get-up makes it a most desirable acquisition, 
while its cheap price—it is only six rupees—brings it within 
the reach of all who are likely to be attracted to Entomology. 
Mr. Bainbrigge Fletcher deserves the sincerest congratulations 
on the excellent volume he has produced. Messrs. A. M. & 
J. Ferguson act as agents in Colombo for the Madras Govern - 
ment Press, and orders can be received at the Ceylon Observer 
office for copies.—Ceylon Observer, Octcber 10, 1914. 
