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a means of defence against their enemies (Trans. Ent. Soc., 
Lond., 1902, p.. 287). 
A beautiful Reduviid with a complex pattern common to 
other Hemiptera (I. c., Plate XIX, Figs. 48-52). 
Two Fossorial Hymenoptera of the genus Ammophila with 
two examples of a beautiful Dipterous mimic, all captured 
on the same day (Feb. 23, 1902); a similar pair taken Mar. 16. 
Another Hymenopterous model with its Dipterous mimic 
(Jan. 19), and a second example of the mimic, captured at 
a different date. Two such models and a Dipterous mimic 
captured on Jan. 26. 
Two Ichneumonids and six Diptera characterized by the 
possession of a transparent window sub-apically placed on 
the dark wing. 
Nine iridescent black red-marked Staphylinid Coleoptera, 
together with examples of the Neuropterous family Embzidae 
with a similar colouring and pattern. The whole group is 
deeply interesting. 
Three Asilid flies with their prey. The examples indicate 
in a striking manner the aggressive character of these Diptera ; 
for one was devouring an Ammophila (Aculeate Hymenoptera), 
one a Lagria (Heteromerous Coleoptera), and one a Dragon- 
fly. The two latter instances have been recorded (I. c., p. 334). 
A Dipterous parasite (Azthrax) with its puparium, bred 
from the mud cells of a species of Chlorion, together with 
two examples of the Aculeate which emerged from other cells 
of the same set. 
Three Dipterous parasites (Zachznzdae) bred from the larva 
of Acherontia atropos. 
A parasite from a bat (Miniopterus schreiberis) and from 
a kestrel (Cerchneis naumanni). Another bird parasite (host 
unrecorded). 
In addition to the above specially mentioned accessions, 
487 insects of various Orders from the neighbourhood of 
Salisbury have been incorporated. These include a valuable 
set of gt Lycid beetles (some from Natal), of which the 
species have been very kindly determined by Monsieur Jules 
