5 ° 
PSYCHE 
LApril 
REPORT OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION UPON 
THE MOSQUITOS OCCURING WITHIN THE STATE, THEIR HABITS, 
LIFE HISTORY, ETC. BY JOHN B. SMITH. 
It is not often that two so large and excellent works on the same subject 
appear almost simultaneously as those of Doctors John B. Smith and E. 1 ’. Felt 
on the mosquitos of their respective states. Dr. Smith’s report is of 482 pages, 
illustrated by 133 figures (mostly full page plates) with maps of various sections. 
It is divided into four parts: I. “Mosquito Characteristics and Habits” — in 
which the larval, pupal and adult structure are shown by large figures with all 
the parts clearly defined, also the mouth parts and biting habits are fully 
described; a chapter on how mosquitos develop is followed by accounts of their 
hibernation, their relation to disease, and how to study, collect, and preserve 
them. Part II is devoted to their natural enemies, remedial measures and 
destructive methods. Part III, on classification, occupies pages 149 to 364; 
tables for determining the adults and larvae are followed by full descriptions of 
the species, their life habits, distribution, etc., and exceedingly beautiful drawings 
of both the imago and larv^a, supplemented by enlarged figures of parts essential in 
classification. Thirty-seven species are described, and many of the species figured 
for the first time. 
The author is to be congratulated on making a work thoroughly scientific, 
yet popular in the way it is presented. Generic frills are avoided, and a series 
of common names adopted, which will undoubtedly appeal more to the public and 
create a general interest not otherwise attained ; thus with the co-operation of all 
enterprising citizens the mosquito nuisance can to a great extent be mitigated. 
The closing part treats of “local problems and surveys.” The principal breeding 
places throughout the state are designated, and what has already been done and 
what should be done is clearly pointed out. 
C. \V. J. 
