210 ORTHOPTERA OF NOVA SCOTIi PIERS. 



Stylopyga orientalis (Linnaeus). 



Oriental Cockroach ; Black Beetle. 



This large, dark-brown roach is a native of Asia, but it has 

 been carried by shipping to all parts of the world. It is common 

 in Halifax, and delights in damp, dirty places. The intoduction 

 and continual burning of electric lights in our city bakeries, has 

 done much to rid such places of these pests, for they have a great 

 aversion to light. Bakers tell me that they largely use powdered 

 borax for keeping them in check. Infested places should be 

 kept clean, dry, and light. 



GKYLLIDM. 



Gryllus pennsylvanicus, form neglectus, Scudder. 



On September 4th, 1892, I observed immense numbers of 

 these large crickets in the grass of King's Meadow, near King's 

 College, Windsor, N. S. They were in company with Nemobius 

 fasciatus vittatus, but far outnumbered the latter. The extreme 

 timidity which characterizes the species was cast aside and they 

 only moved from an approaching foot when it threatened to 

 trample upon them. They were still numerous when I left 

 Windsor at the end of September. Seven alcoholic specimens, 

 six females and one male, were preserved. The species seems to 

 be rare about Halifax. On September 2nd, 1896, I obtained 

 two specimens on Bedford Rifle Range, where they are probably 

 not uncommon ; and another was taken at Halifax on October 

 10th. 



It may be mentioned that the nomenclature of the Gryllidse 

 has been very unsettled and the study of the family is conse- 

 quently attended with much difficulty. Gryllus luctuosus, G. 

 nigra, and G. neglectus, which were formerly considered as 

 species, have recently been regarded as merely forms of G- 

 Pennsylvania us. 



Nemobius fasciatus, form vittatus (Harris). 



Wingless Striped Cricket. 



This well-known small cricket is exceedingly abundant in 

 fields about Halifax. I have also found it very common at 



