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A few other species, as theredfin, the sucker, the barred 

 bream, the short-nosed pickerel, the banded minnow and 

 the eel, are found in the pond, but none were taken to- 

 day. The black bass has also been introduced and is said 

 to be increasing in numbers. 



Of the reptiles and batrachians the following were col- 

 lected in the pond and on its shores : 



Chrysemys picta, Yellow-bellied Turtle; Ozotheca odorata, Musk 

 Turtle ; Eana fontinalis, Green Frog ; Bana sylvatica, Wood Frog ; 

 Bufo Americana, Common Toad, young specimens near the water. 



Other species are also found here, as the snapping- 

 turtle, the spotted turtle, several snakes, salamanders, 

 three or four other frogs and the tree toad. 



Three hauls of the dredge were made across the pond, 

 but the bottom proved very muddy and only a few fresh- 

 water clams were obtained. 



Quite a number of aquatic insects were collected, of 

 species common to our ponds. 



A large green caterpillar was passed to the table, and 

 Mr. Putnam gave an account of its habits and the trans- 

 formations it would undergo in developing from its pres- 

 ent state, when it is known as the tomato worm, or larva 

 of Sphinx quinque macula ta, to that of its winged condi- 

 tion, when it would become a large moth. 



After passing a vote of thanks to Messrs. John Whipple 

 & Sons for the use of their grounds r and for courtesies 

 and civilities extended on this occasion, the meeting 

 adjourned. 



