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to have emerged in transit ; the other 3 I deposited in this case, and 

 had the pleasure of seeing a fine female emerge on August 19. I 

 kept her some dajs, hoping for a male ; but no more have yet 

 appeared. My correspondent afterwards sent 6 more cocoons, which 

 came by steamer throuijh agents ; but these, unfortunately, had all 

 emerged e7i route. I liave given him further instructions, which I 

 hope may result in getting over a number of a later brood. This 

 gentleman also sent me 5 apparently healthy pupae of the lovely 

 Ceratocampa ixion, which I deposited in a suitable vessel, under 

 mould : two splendid images have already emerged, on the 9th and 

 10th September respectively, both in perfect condition; and I am 

 hoping for others daily. 



No, 12. Hybrids between Attacus i:)ermji and A. roylei, deposited 

 by Lord Walsingham. — A female specimen of these emerged on 

 August lOth, and a male on the 15th ; they are both preserved for his 

 Lordship. I cannot discern any difference between these and Attacus 

 periuii. 



No. 13. Papilio machaon. — Larvag were exhibited nearly all 

 through August, and some nice pupae obtained for next year. 



No. 14. Papilio podaliriits. — Some nice larvce of this species were 

 obtained from Germany, and exhibited in that and the pupa-stage 

 throughout August ; all are now in the latter stage ; two are exhibited 

 in this case, and the remainder reserved in the cool for next year. 



No. 15. Deilephila (jalii. — This species followed that of Erebia 

 meclea in this case ; and several larvae were obtained for succession 

 from Germany. A few pupaa have been procured from these, and 

 are now exhibited in this case. 



No. It). Smerinthus ocellatus. — A few larvae were obtained at in- 

 tervals to illustrate this species ; and there are now some nice pupae : 

 some are exhibited, and the remainder retained in the back room for 

 next season. 



No. 17. Sphinx ligustri. — Larvae of this handsome species were 

 exhibited throughout August ; and some healthy pupsB have been 

 obtained. 



No. 18. Saturnia carpini. — Some late larvae of tiiis species were 

 obtained from the North and occupied this case during xlugust. 

 Cocoons are now exhibited ; and I have a good supply for next 

 season. 



No. 19. Vanessa antiopa. — From July till early in present month 

 imagos of this interesting species have been seen alive in the case, 

 and have been much admired on account of their great rarity in 

 England ; those exhibited are of continental origin. 



No. 20. Staiiropus fagi. — ^oWovim^ Zyc/cBnafiUpendulce in this 

 case came the very curious larvae of this species, which I obtained 

 from eggs. Five larvae attained nearly full growth, but died one by 

 one. I had, however, a succession at hand, and the case has been 

 continually supplied with these interesting larvae ; two are now 

 tenants of it, and exhibit at present no signs of failing. [Mrs. Hut- 

 chinson, of Leominster, kindly sent me a larva of this species; but I 

 fear it was injured in transit, as it died two days after arrival.] 



