Feb., '03] ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS. 59 



Dr. Castle, on behalf of Mr. Bland, reported that a large 

 Sphinx was captured on October 24 in Philadelphia, having 

 apparently just emerged from the chrysalis. 



Prof. Smith showed a map of New Jersey illustrating the 

 distribution of the periodical cicada. The various broods in 

 New Jersey were dwelt on, and their position described. The 

 brood during 1902, abundant in the northern counties, did not 

 occur in South New Jersey, except in spots where the brood 

 of 1894 did not exist. 



Mr. Daecke stated that Tettigea hieroglyphica was very 

 abundant at Da Costa, N. J., in July, 1901, but was quite 

 scarce during 1902. 



In reply to Mr. Daecke, Prof. Smith said there are two 

 forms of Cicada septendecim, the typical, and a smaller form 

 called cassini, the latter having quite a different note from 

 the larger one. 



Cicada septendecim was further discussed by Messrs. Smith, 

 Wenzel, Daecke, Busck, Laurent and Johnson. 



Mr. Laurent exhibited eleven species of SphingidcB collected 

 at Miami, Florida, during latter part of April and early in 

 May. He called attention especially to Darapsa porcus, 

 Hemeroplanes pseudothyreus and Thoxates pergesa. 



Mr. Laurent reported that Mr. Wm. Davis had raised 

 Tenodera si7ie7isis on Staten Island from egg-masses sent him 

 some time ago. 



Prof. Smith said that he had distributed egg-masses of this 

 species in New Jersey, and the insects had since been reported 

 in various localities in the State. 



Mr. Johnson exhibited some Leptidcs on which he had been 

 working. Particulars will be found elsewhere in the News. 



William J. Fox, Secretary. 



The sixth regular quarterly meeting of the Pacific Coast 

 Entomological Society was held on the evening of November 

 15th at the residence of Dr. F. E. Blaisdell, 1800 O'Farrell 

 Street, San Francisco. 



President Fuchs in the chair. Ten members responded to 

 roll call. Six visitors were present. 



