_(Ambloplites rupestris) the calico bass (Pomoris sparoides), to which the 
name “rock bass” has been applied, has but little general resemblance to 
this fish. 
Molluscans are rare about either lake, but are more common about 
the eastern shores of Round Lake than elsewhere. 
Of the insects, Neuroptera, Orthoptera and Diptera are most numerous. 
Lepidoptera, Coleoptera and Hymenoptera are less conspicuous. The 
Odonata fauna is the richest and most characteristic. On June 8, 1898, 
the air was alive with larger species, and in the shore-line grasses and 
sedges smaller forms swarmed in countless numbers. From May until 
December they are fully entitled to rank as the most attractive and 
interesting insects of this region. Strong and fierce, constantly warring 
among themselves, so far as observed in the perfect-winged state they 
suffer defeat from only one quarter. In the webs of a species of large 
black and yellow spider (Argiope) I have found the remains of Argia 
violacea, Libellula pulchella and Mesothemis simplicicollis. Of the two latter 
species only very teneral individuals were found so entrapped. Sunfish 
often dash at Libellulas when they are ovipositing, but I have never seen 
the dragonflies injured by these attacks. 
The only two common names I have heard used in northern Indiana 
for the insects are “snake-feeders” and ‘‘snakedoctors.” The belief that 
they can sting is almost universal. To the good people living about the 
lakes in Whitley County the occupation of the collector is beyond under- 
standing. From his first appearance till his final departure he is plied 
with questions, his answers only confirming his questioners in their 
notions as to his mental instability. Among other questions I may record 
the following: ‘Are you getting snake-feeders for bait?” ‘To eat?’ “To 
use their wings to make picture frames or ornaments?’ “Or is there a 
bounty on them ?” 
Tue Eyes or Camprus PELLUcCIDUS FROM MammotH CAVE. 
By F. M. Price. 
