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405.—Chironomus plumosus (Linn.), or Tipula plumosa (Linn.) 
In the June and July numbers of Sctence Gossip, Mr. H. Thomas 
gives an account of the development of an insect he calls “ Tipula 
plumosa.” But what seems to me the same insect is called by 
Kirby, Cuvier, W. H. Bath, and E. A. Butler, “ Chironomus 
plumosus, Linn.” 
Which is the correct name? By the description of larva and 
pupa or nymph in these works, it seems clear that the insect is 
the same. OsMaNLI (Constantinople). 
406.—Swift’s ‘‘Stephenson’s Binocular Dissecting Micro.” — 
Will any reader of Scientific Enquirer, who has had practical 
experience of this micro., oblige by giving his opinion of the advan- 
tages and disadvantages of this form, as before buying one, I 
should like to have some information? OsMANLI (Constantinople). 
Reviews. 
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