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has devoted all his spare time, both in collecting and studying this group, 

 for the past two seasons. Xot only has he discovered new species on 

 Vancouver Island, but he has been instrumental in bringing to light many 

 species and varieties which for a number of years have assumed erroneous 

 names, many of which were taken for granted as authentic. 



Odonata (dragon-flies) made their appearance early in June, and 

 were abundant in suitable places during July and August. Six species 

 were taken, all of which were submitted to Mr. Raymond C. Osburn for 

 identification. 



A very remarkable " Syrphids," Erastalis rupium, was taken. This 

 is an entirely new record for y\merica, being found common in Europe. 



Attached will be found an annotated list of insects captured in the 

 Atlin District, together with a supplementary list to the Okanagan 

 insects collected in 1913. 



LEPIDOPTERA. 



DiuRXALS (Butterflies). 



ic. Parnassius smintheus var. nanus Neumoegen (Northern Parnas- 

 sian). Common at Pike River on July 27th, 28th, and 29th. A large 

 series of over a hundred were taken, including a number of well-marked 

 females. (Barnes & McDunnough.) 



36A. Pontia occidentalis var. calyce Edwards (Western White). 

 Fairly common at Wilson Creek in June. This form is the commonest 

 white in the north. (Barnes & AIcDunnough.) 



38A. Pontia napi var. bryoniae Ochsenheimer (Alpine White). Not 

 common. Two specimens taken at W^ilson Creek on June 12th. Also a 

 single worn female at Hot Springs on July 7th. We noted several on 

 the wing at Skagwaj', Alaska, on June 4th. It is possible they may have 

 been the form alascensis. (Barnes & McDunnough.) 



Synchloe creusa Doubleday & Hewitson. Common at Wilson Creek, 

 where a number were taken on June 8th to 30th. Mr. McDunnough says 

 specimens examined are typical. 



63A. Eurymus hecla var. glacialis McLachlan. A single specimen 

 collected at Anderson Bay on August 8th near the top of a mountain at 

 5,000 feet altitude. No others were observed. (Barnes & McDunnough.) 



65B. Eurymus eriphyle Edwards. Abundant. Several taken at 

 Wilson Creek on June 9th to 29th. Also occurred commonly at Hot 

 Springs in July. Albinic females were also taken. (Mr. McDunnough 

 states that this is the true form without a doubt.) 



72. Eurymvis scudderi Reak (Scudder's Sulphur). Appeared at 

 Wilson Creek on June 20th to 30th. Fifteen taken at Hot Springs and 

 Pike River during Jul)'. (Barnes & McDunnough.) 



102. Argynnis atlantis Edwards. Fairly common at Hot Springs on 

 Jul}' i2th to 25th. Specimens taken were a trifle smaller than type forms 

 from the Catskills, New York. (Barnes & McDunnough.) 



