68 H. C. EFFLATOLN. 



The capture of this specimen does not greatly surprise me, al- 

 though this species has never yet been recorded from Egypt. Like 

 all the members of its genus, the larva of S. aurieollis is aphi- 

 dephagous in habit, and commonly feeds on the aphids attacking 

 rose trees. As these are continually being imported into this coun- 

 try from various parts of Europe, it is to be expected that this 

 and other species of similar habits may be introduced occasional- 

 ly in the form of pupas attached to the plant stems, etc. As a 

 matter of fact the individual in question may represent such a 

 case as during the past few years we have been continually receiv- 

 ing large consignments of plants including roses, for the garden. 



