74 Proceedings 
MEETING held at Reigate, Jan. 27th, 1905. 
Present—zo. 
Dr. F. Curtis gave an instructive lecture on the ‘‘Colour- 
ing of Birds’ Eggs,” in which he described the varying 
colours and shapes of the eggs of many species of birds, 
and the manner in which these differences were associated 
with the nesting habits and with the colour of the plumage 
of the parent birds. The lecturer illustrated his remarks by 
many interesting specimens of birds and eggs, many of the 
latter being shown with their natural surroundings. 
A very interesting discussion followed. 
MEETING held at Redhill, Feb. 24th, 1905. 
Present—19. 
Mr. G. E. Frisby then read the following notes on the 
Ants of the Reigate district, and exhibited specimens:— 
I have compiled the following short list of Ants that I 
have met with in this district, mainly in the hope I may 
induce others to add to the number. 
Formica rufa, the Wood Ant, or Horse Ant. I have not 
seen a nest of this species in the immediate neighbour- 
hood, but four years ago I took a winged female on Red- 
hill Common. . 
Formica fusca, and F. rufibarbis. These two Ants, which 
are usually regarded as races of one species, are both com- 
mon on banks and pathways in the district, and are very 
partial to the flower-heads of Hevacleum, and several other 
umbelliferous plants. 
Lasius fuliginosus, the Jet Ant. Occurs sparingly at 
Redhill. 
Lasius niger. The little Dusky Ant that is common 
everywhere, the winged sexes often covering the pavements 
at swarming time. 
Lasius niger, race alienus. Occurs on Reigate Heath, 
and doubtless in many other places. 
Lasius flavus, the Yellow Ant. Common, particularly in 
pastures. 
Myrmica ruginodis, M. scabrinodis, and M. levinodis. 
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