CURATOR'S REPORT FOR 1889-90. 



Thk additions to the Museum since April i6th, 1889, in 

 point of numbers again exceed those of the previous year. 

 They consist of many choice and rare species, a full list of 

 which is given in this Report. 



The following is a total abstract of the number of species 

 and specimens : — 



Echinodermata, &"€■ 

 Crustacea (Shrimps, &c.) 

 Arachnida (Spiders, &c.) 

 Coleoptera (Beetles) 

 Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, &c.) 

 Neuroptera (Dragon Flies. &c.) 

 Hyinennptera (including Wasp Nest \ 



Parasites) . . 

 Lepidoptera (Moths, &c.) 

 Coccidce (Scale Insects) 

 Hemiptera (Plant Bugs, &c.) . . 

 Z>/)f>to-a (House Flies, &c.) 

 Life-histories of Injurious Insects 

 Mollusca (Shells) 

 Pisces (Fish) 

 Reptilia . . 

 Aves (Birds^ 

 Eggs and Nests 

 Mammalia (Animals) . . 

 Geology . . 

 Miscellaneous 



Total 



All the Insects enumerated have been catalogued and 

 arranged in their natural order in the cabinets provided for that 

 purpose. 



The collection of Bees and Wasps, and other Insects 

 belonging to the Hymenoptera, have been rearranged and 

 labelled. Insects belonging to various other orders have also 

 undergone a thorough investigation, and have been, as far as 

 practicable, classified and arranged in their natural order. 



