291 



exto:mological progkam. 



Mr. Bridwell exhibited a dividing instrument and a small 

 metal scale which he had fonnd very useful in making meas- 

 urements of insects. 



lolania perkinsi. — Mr. Giffard exhibited a collection of 35 

 specimens of this Cixiid taken at light at his place at 4,000 

 feet elevation, Kilauea, Hawaii, during two weeks. Other 

 insects were also taken. Psocids were abundant on one night. 



Tliroscas sp. — Messrs. Giffard and Timberlake reported 

 taking this l)eetle at the Pali. Mr. Swezej reported having 

 taken it at liffht. 



