CiRC. 166. 



Erica tetralix, E. cincrea, Hottonia palust) is, Lysiinachia vulgaris, Samolus vakr- 

 audi, Menyanlhes trifoUata, Salvia verbenaca, Platitago coronopus, Rumex hydrO' 

 lapathwn, Hydrocharis morsus-rani2. Orchis incarnata. Acorns calamus, Leinna 

 gibba, L. polyrrhiza, Alisma ranuncitloides, Potamogeton lucens, P. crispus, P. 

 friesii, P. pectinatus , Carex disticha, C. paniciitata, C. muricata, C. rtmota, C. 

 flava, C. hirta, C. pseiido-cyperus, C. acutiformis, C. riparia. 



Mosses, Fungi, Lichens, Algae. — No records, except of Orthotrichiim dia- 

 phaniim on wall at Rossinglon (W. Ingham). 



The Yorkshire Mycological Committee will be officially represented by Mr. 

 Chas. Crossland, F. L.S., Secretary, and the Yorkshire Bryological Committee by 

 Mr. J- J- Marshall, Secretary. 



VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY.— This section will be officially represented 

 by its Secretary, Mr. R. Fortune, F.Z.S. 



Mr. H. H. C'jrbett writes that most of the district is preserved and con- 

 sequently many interesting animals are absent through the zeal of those interested 

 in the ' almighty pheasant.' Woodland birds are numerous, and a few fenland 

 species inhabit the small patches of uncultivated marsh. Between Auckley and 

 Rossington is a large ' keeper's museum,' which will furnish a good list of local 

 'vermin.' 



Of Mammals there are the usual common kinds, and a few Badgers still breed 

 in the locality. A fine stuffed specimen may be seen at Kilham Farm, Cantley, 

 together with several interesting l:)irds, all shot in the immediate vicinity. 



Of Birds the following occur, Nightingale, Wood-Wren, Grasshopper Warbler, 

 Goldcrest, Hawfinch, Tree-Sparrow, Jay, Magpie, Nightjar, Green and Greater- 

 spotted Woodpeckers, Kingfisher, Barn, Tawny and Long-eared Owls, Kestrel, 

 Sparrowhawk, Heron, Mallard, Wigeon, Teal, Turtle-Dove, Coot, Golden Plover, 

 Snipe, Curlew, besides many commoner species. 



Reptiles, Amphibians, Fishes. — No records. 



CONCHOLOGY.— Mr. 11. II. Corbett writes that the locality being all on 

 a sandy or peaty soil, terrestrial mollusca are not frequent. The only species noted 

 by him in the district are Helix neiiioralis, HvaUiiia nitidula, H. fulva, H. alliaria, 

 Zua lubrica. Pupa timbilicata, and Succinea put r is. For aquatic species there is 

 plenty of scope. In the river Tome and the ditches near it he has found 

 Sphicrium cornenm, Pisidiuin aninicniii, Bythiiiia ientaculata, B. leachii, Valvata 

 cristata, Planorbis vorlex, P. carinatus, P. lOinplanatus, P. corneus, P. contortus, 

 Physa fonlinalis, Linnusa peirgra, /.. stao/ialis, L palustris, L. truncatula. Mr. 

 J. W. Taylor, F. L. S. , has taken Vertigo pusilla in Cantley Park. 



The Conchological Section will l^e officially represented by its President, Mr. 

 J. E. Crowther. 



ENTOMOLOGY.— This section will be officially represented by its President, 

 Mr. M. L. Thompson, its Secretary, Mr. W. Hewett, and Mr. G. T. Porritt, 

 F.L.S., F.E.S. 



Lepidoptera. — Mr. Corljett has never worked this district, but the numerous 

 woods, marshes, and gravelly lanes should be very productive. 



Mr. G. T. Porritt, F.L.S.. F.E.S., writes that this excursion has been 

 arranged especially for the purpose of ascertaining whether the long-lost Lycana 

 acis still occurs in the district. Forty years ago it seems to have been not uncommon 

 at Epworth, near Bawtry, but since that time it has scarcely occurred anywhere 

 in Britain. The Epworth locality, which is just outside the Yorkshire boundary, 

 in Lincolnshire, apparently has not been worked much in the interval, and there 

 seems to be no reason why Z. acis should not still exist there. All members 

 attending the excursion — non-lepidopterists as well as lepidopterists — are requested 

 to capture representative specimens of every species of Blue Butterfly seen, to be 

 liberated, of course, as soon as the species has been determined. Those who know 

 the distinguishing characters of tlie various species of ' Blues' well, are recommended 

 to release the specimens on the ground where captured, after examination. 



Coleoptera.— Mr. M. II. Corbett writes that for coleopterists he would par- 

 ticularly recommend the gravel pits, marshes and the keeper's museum. 



Mr. E. Vj. Bay ford writes that little seems to be known of the beetle-fauna 

 of the particular area selected for investigation. A couple of hours' collecting on 

 the unpromising afternoon of the 1st of May last supplied the following amongst 

 other commoner species. Stilicus apfmis, Catops sericeus, Rhizobius litura, Nitidula 



