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A second paper by Mr. Forbes contained remarks on two rare Ploceine 
birds in the Society’s collection (Vidua splendens and Pytelia Wieneri). 
Mr. Forbes likewise read some notes on the anatomy of a male Denham’s 
Bustard, lately living in the Society’s Gardens, and on its mode of “ showing 
off” when alive. 
Mr. Edgar A. Smith read the descriptions of twelve new species of 
shells from various localities. Specimens of all but two were in the collection 
of the British Museum. 
Sir Walter Elliot, K.C.S.I., read some notes on the Indian Bustard, 
and its manner of ‘‘ showing off,” as observed by him in India. 
Mr. F. H. Waterhouse read a list of the dates of publication of the 
several parts of Sir Andrew Smith’s ‘ Illustrations of the Zoology of South 
Africa.’ 
Mr. A. W. E. O’Shaugnessy read the description of a new species of 
Lizard of the genus Anolis, from Ecuador, which he proposed to call 
Anolis Buckleyi, after its discoverer, Mr. Clarence Buckley. 
Mr. Sclater read a paper containing a list of the certainly-known species 
of Anatid@, with notes on such as have been introduced into the Zoological 
Gardens of Europe. 
Mr. William Powell read some notes ou the habits of the Mooruk, 
Casuarius Bennetti, of New Britain. 
This meeting closes the present session. There will be no more 
scientific meetings until the commencement of the session 1880-81, in 
November next.—P. L. Scrater, Secretary. 
EntomoLogicaL Society oF Lonpon. 
June 2, 1880.—Sir Jonn Lupsocs, Bart., M.P., F.R.S., &c., President, 
in the chair. 
Miss Georgiana Ormerod, of Dunster Lodge, Spring Grove, Isleworth, 
and Mr. Henry Lupton, of the Elms, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, were ballotted 
for and elected Ordinary Members. 
Mr. M. J. Walhouse exhibited a collection of moths from Mangalore, 
on the Malabar coast, India. Many of the species showed a great resem- 
blance to European forms. 
Mr. J. A. Finzi exhibited, on behalf of Mr. Lowrey, a bred specimen of 
Aretia fuliginosa, with only one antenna. 
Sir John Lubbock stated that he had occasionally bred ants with only 
one antenna, and on one occasion had possessed a specimen with no antenne 
at all, this individual being completely helpless when out of the nest. 
The President also exhibited specimens of a new Australian ant which 
he had received from Mr. Waller, and which agreed with the remarkable 
