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sufficient funds at these times was mentioned, and usefulness 

 of an emergency fund was spoken of. The migrations of the 

 lady-bird beetles elicited considerable discussion by a number 

 of men present which was continued by Mr. H. S. Smith of 

 the State Insectary, who also spoke of the work of the Com- 

 mission, especially the control of the alfalfa weevil, which is a 

 serious pest. Mr. E. 0. Essig gave a very interesting account 

 of the structure, life history and habits of the mealy bugs, 

 Pseudococciis, and the present difficulties in their classification, 

 in properly separating the closely allied species which are 

 exceedingly variable. He suggested some profitable breeding 

 experiments, and concluded by speaking of control of these 

 serious pests. 



Mr. V. L. Clemence exhibited a box of butterflies, including 

 Lyccena neurona, Lyccena herri and an aberration, Lyccena 

 hanno, and the allied and recently described florencia from 

 Arizona. 



Dr. A. Fenyes showed some boxes of Aleocharince, micro- 

 scopic slides of the same, and told of some of his work with 

 these beetles, of which he has just completed a manuscript for 

 the Genera Insectorum. The fine library of Dr. Fenyes was 

 also seen. 



The persons present then proceeded to the dining room 

 where refreshments were served and enthusiastic discussion 

 on various subjects was enjoyed. 



Meeting adjourned at 11:45. 



FoRDYCE Grinnell, Jr., 



Acting Secretary. 



