1914] Life History of Lady Beetles. 227 
Some of the beetles which went into hibernation were then 
nearly four months old but did not survive the winter, probably 
on account of improper winter quarters. Only one beetle sur- 
vived. It had emerged September 14, 1908, and lived until 
April 9, 1909 
Four egg records were taken as follows: 
435 eggs (in 1 month and 9 days); 493 eggs (1 month and 22 
days); 950 eggs (in 2 months and 22 days); and 1047 eggs (in 
2 months and 14 days). They laid from 40 to 68 eggs a day 
when in full laying condition. Some of these beetles began 
to lay as soon as one day after emerging. Others began at 
7 days, and one at one and a half months after emerging. This 
latter was in all probability not normal. 
The 2nd generation was reached in the season when the 
experiments were carried on, but, as a rather late start was 
made in the spring, it is more than probable that they are able 
to attain to the third generation when the spring is early. 
The earliest eggs obtained were June 11, 1909 and the latest 
record was September 2, 1909. 
No exact feeding records were made with this species, 
but judging from general observation they seemed to consume 
as much as the foregoing species. Being as a rule somewhat 
smaller than 5-notata and monticola, they probably ate a little 
less. They seemed to take to the same range of feed as the 
foregoing species in the breeding cage. This species seemed to 
be susceptible to all of the injurious influences already mentioned 
and besides these, several cases of parasitism were observed 
in beetles captured out of doors. After emerging, the parasite 
formed a silky cocoon underneath the beetle. The beetle, 
though still alive, seemed unable to leave the cocoon of its 
enemy and clasped it with all of its feet as though to protect it. 
One was carefully examined and found to be perfectly free 
from any attachment and the only reason for its remaining 
there seemed to be a partial paralysis. When taken off the 
cocoon, which was accomplished with considerable difficulty 
because of the beetle holding so persistently with its tarsi, the 
beetle seemed to be unable to walk or even stand, and when 
offered food it made vain attempts to eat. It seemed absolutely 
helpless from inability to co-ordinate its movements. 
