210 ORTHOPTERA OF NOVA SCOTIA—PIERS. 
Stylopyga orientalis (Linneeus). 
Oriental Cockroach; Black Beetle. 
This large, dark-brown roach is a native of Asia, but it has 
been carried by shipping to all parts of the world. It is common 
in Halifax, and delights in damp, dirty places. The intoduction 
and continual burning of electric lights in our city bakeries, has 
done much to rid such places of these pests, for they have a great 
aversion to light. Bakers tell me that they largely use powdered 
borax for keeping them in check. Infested places should be 
kept clean, dry, and light. 
GRYLLID. 
Gryllus pennsylvanicus, form neglectus, Scudder. 
On September 4th, 1892, I observed immense numbers of 
these large crickets in the grass of King’s Meadow, near King’s 
College, Windsor, N.S. They were in company with Vemobius 
fasciatus vittatus, but far outnumbered the latter. The extreme 
timidity which characterizes the species was cast aside and they 
only moved from an approaching foot when it threatened to 
trample upon them. They were still numerous when I left 
Windsor at the end of September. Seven alcoholic specimens, 
six females and one male, were preserved. The species seems to 
be rare about Halifax. On September 2nd, 1896, I obtained 
two specimens on Bedford Rifle Range, where they are probably 
not uncommon ; and another was taken at Halifax on October 
10th. 
It may be mentioned that the nomenclature of the Gryllide 
has been very unsettled and the study of the family is conse- 
quently attended with much difficulty. Gryllus luctuosus, G. 
nigra, and G. neglectus, which were formerly considered as 
species, have recently been regarded as merely forms of G. 
pennsylvanicus. 
Nemobius fasciatus, form vittatus (Harris). 
Wingless Striped Cricket. 
This well-known small cricket is exceedingly abundant in 
fields about Halifax. I have also found it very common at 
