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the dark shadings is quite variable, and in some specimens the basal space 
shows decidedly paler than the rest of the wing. 
‘Larva. Length o.35—0.50 inch. Largest in middle of body. Translu- 
cent grayish-white, with blue-black, vesicular, dorsal marks. A conspi- 
cuous light brown head, darker cervical shield, and small anal plate. Head 
with the mouth parts darker ; epistoma well defined by fine brown lines. 
Piliferous spots quite noticeable from their darker polished surface, the 
hairs springing from them pale and soft; placed in a transverse row on 
joints 2 and 3, and on joints 4—12, three laterally and four, nearly in. 
a square, dorsally. The normal complement of legs which are of the 
same colour as body. ee 
I have found the species in Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Illinois 
and Missouri. 
This insect may be found in the larva state all through the fall, winter 
and early spring months, especially in acorns that have been infested with 
the acorn weevil { Balaninus rectus, Say), and I gave some further ac- 
- count of it on the page already referred to. The larva is readily distin- 
guished from that of Balaninus rectus, as the latter of course lacks the 
legs, cervical shield, anal plate and piliferous spots, so characteristic of 
the former, and is besides more wrinkled, more yellowish, less translucent 
and does not show the blue-black markings on back. 
MISCELLANEOUS .NOTES 
THE AMERICAN ENTOMOLOGIST.—Editors Rural World: 1 regret to in- 
form you that, contrary to the announcement a year ago, this magazine 
will not be continued during the coming year. The cost of publishing a 
paper so profusely illustrated with original figures is great, and the pub- 
lishers, Messrs. R. P. Studley & Co., have lately concluded to discontinue 
it, as they have not met with sufficient financial encouragement. I have, 
however, since they so decided, purchased from them all the illustrations 
and all interest in the magazine, and hope at no distant day to recom- 
mence its publication myself. Meanwhile, I take this means of thanking 
the many subscribers who, during the year, have sent in expressions of 
encouragement and appreciation, or who have signified their intention of 
renewing subscription. I shall ever be glad to hear from them on ento- 
mological subjects, and to render them what little service lies in my power. 
By making this announcement through your columns, you will oblige. 
St. Louis, Mo., Dec. to, 1871. CV Romany, 
