Achorutes preventing germination of seeds. 
GUTHRIE (1) mentions that a Collembolan, probably belonging 
to the genus Achorutes, was so abundant in soil containing seeds 
in America that the plants had little or no chance to root, and 
many died. 
Achorutes armatus and Templetonia nitida found 
on and breeding in corpses in Europe. 
Whilst dealing with this genus, the following note may be added 
of its breeding in corpses with Templetonta. 
« La faune des tombeaux » (P. MEGNIN, Compt. rendus de 
l Acad. des Sciences, V, 105, N° 20, Nov. 14, 1887, pp. 350 to 351). 
Entomobrya nivalis LINNAEUS attacking hops. 
This is said to be the same as Degeeria annulata LUBBOCK (non 
FABRICIUS), but as far as I can see is quite distinct. . 
There was no connection as far as I could see between the 
specimens damaging hops which were identified by Professor 
CARPENTER as E. nivalis and true Degeeria annulata. 
It is a common insect found on all kinds of plants, and under 
logs of wood. It occurs under the bark of trees, where it probably 
lays its eggs, also in damp moss and grass. It also occurs on low 
bushes, furze, heather, etc. Very large numbers appeared in a 
hop-garden near Chilham, Kent in 1907. 
These Aptera attacked the «burr» of the hops, and usually started 
their work at the tips of the bine, the damage extending down to 
the lower parts in many cases. The tender bine was also damaged, 
as well as the « burr » and young foliage. 
Those watched were seen in the act of feeding, and at the least 
movement they fell or sprang to the soil. The damage was done 
mainly at night. 
During daytime great numbers were found sheltering under 
11) The Collembola of Minnesota, p. 4, 1903. 
