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the egg of this species differs materially from that of T. apiformis 

 I have no doubt as to their being those of T. crahroniformis. They 

 are flat, oval, and have a roughened surface to the shell, and the 

 colour is rather light ochreous-brown. Length l-15mm., maximum 

 width -TSmm., thickness •4mm. 



Sesia tipuliformis. — I am indebted to Mr. L. W. Newman for the 

 only wild laid example of the egg of this species I have seen so far. 

 It was deposited singly, in a groove on the side of a currant twig, 

 some way below the base of a leaf stalk. Flat, oval, aud with 

 longitudinal rows of pits on the surface of the shell, which was 

 dark brown or blackish in colour. Length •4mm., width •2mm., 

 and thickness •12mm. 



The time has now come for me to perform the pleasant duty of 

 vacating the chair in favour of my successor, Mr. B. H. Smith, in 

 whose capable hands you have so wisely placed the future conduct of 

 our Society, and to tender my sincere thanks both to the members 

 in general, and to the officers and Council in particular, for their 

 very generous support and assistance during my two years' presi- 

 dency. 



