48 THE ENTOMOLOGIST. 
the islands, and that corresponding ichneumons were wanted 
to keep down their numbers. He would be glad of any 
suggestions as to the best mode of introducing such humble- 
bees and ichneumons into the colony, as might be requisite. 
It was suggested that by procuring a sufficient number of 
humble-bees in a dormant condition, and keeping them in 
this state (by means of ice) during the voyage the result 
might be attained. 
No indigenous Aphides in New Zealand.—My. M‘Lachlan 
mentioned that he had received a letter from Capt. Hutton, 
from New Zealand, stating that indigenous Aphides did not, 
apparently, exist there, but imported species were becoming 
very destructive, and he asked if it would be possible to 
introduce Chrysopa.—F. G. [Selected by E. Newman.] 
Proceedings of the South London Entomological Soctety, 
January lst and 15th, 1874. 
Mr. J. Jenner Weir exhibited two cases to illustrate 
“mimicry,” and explained the meaning of the word in its 
relation to insects. The species included Papilio Merope, a 
species of Heliconian, another of Pieris, together with the 
various forms of Danaids, which they resemble (or mimic). 
Amongst British insects Nemeobius Lucina may be said to 
be a good representative of mimicry, as it closely resembles 
Melita Athalia, and is very unlike its congeners. 
The President exhibited a case of bred specimens of 
Cidaria russata from various parts of Britain. 
Mr. Barrow exhibited two large species of Orthoptera from 
the Cape of Good Hope. 
Donations of the ‘Entomologist’ and ‘Zoologist’ for 
January, 1874, from Mr. Newman, and of a copy of ‘The 
Origin and Metamorphoses of Insects,’ from Sir John Lub- 
bock, Bart., M.P., were announced, and votes of thanks 
passed to the donors. 
Mr. Harris exhibited living specimens of Isotoma trifasciata 
and Macrotoma plumbea. 
Mr. Hoey exhibited the larve and pupe of Nonagria 
geminipuncta, Leucania Phragmitidis, Sesia Tipuliformis, 
and Tinea tapetzellan—J. P. B. 
