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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF THE ENTOMOLOGIST. 



The following is a list of the principal publications of the Entomol- 

 ogist during the year 1889, giving title, place and time of publication 

 and a summary of contents. A similar list *of publications by the 

 Entomologist, during the years 1880 and 1881, is appended: 



Apple-Tree Tent-Caterpillar.* (Country Gentleman, for April 4, 1889, 

 liv, p. 269, c. 1, figure — 29 cm.) 



A belt of eggs on a peach tree twig, received from Warwick, N. Y., 

 with inquiries, are tho^e of Clisiocampa Americana. The belt is 

 described and figured, and recommendation made of the collection and 

 destruction of the egg-belts as directed, as the most effective means of 

 preventing the ravages of the caterpillars. 



Apple-Tree Bark-Louse. (Country Gentleman, for April 4, 1889, liv, 

 p. 269, c. 2 — 13 cm.) 



To an inquiry from Huron, Ont., of the best time for destroying this 

 pest, Mrjlilaspis pomorum, its most vulnerable time is stated to be when 

 the eggs are hatcliing, which is usually at the time when the trees are 

 putting out their blossoms. 



Remarkable Display of Eel-Worms. (Country Gentleman, for May 

 16, 188^iv, p. 389, c. 1, 2 —44 cm.) 



A remarkable red appearance in a shallow stream at Saratoga Springs, 

 N. Y., which has excited considerable attention, is found to be owing to 

 the presence of myriads of small red worms belonging to the Anguillu- 

 Ikhf, and commonly known as "eel-worms." The conditions under 

 which they were occurring are stated, as also their susceptibility to 

 alarm and sudden disappearance, and their habits and appearance, as 

 subsequently observed, in confinement. Remarks on the AnguillulicUe 

 in general and on some of the species. 



Preserving Insect Specimens. (Country Gentleman, for May 23, 1889, 

 liv, p. 409, c. 2, 3 — 13 cm.) 



In reply to information asked, directions are given for preparing a 

 " cyanide bottle " for the collection of insects, and the address of "W. E. 

 Saunders, 240 Central avenue, London, Ont., from whom insect pins for 

 mounting specimens, may be obtained. 



* The capitalization, etc., of the Country Gentleman is followed herein in the citation 

 from it of titles of publications. 



