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Further, I hold that every true entomologist should be something more than a mere 

 collector of specimens. We should all seek to do some original work, no matter how- 

 little, in the field that we study. 



A great temple of knowledge of scientific a truth is being built up by the workers in 

 all departments of science, in all lands, and through all the centuries and we should all 

 strive to bring at least one stone, well cut and true, to build into this great temple. 



There are many interesting questions awaiting solution and some of us ought to be 

 able to do something towards elucidating some of them. To mention a few among the 

 buttet flies, Danais Archippus : How early does this species appear here ? Is it ever seen 

 befoie the end of June ? Is there a second brood ? Scudder thinks not in the north. 



Argynnis Cybele. For this species my paper read at the last meeting is a sufficient 

 indication of points that require elucidating and I should be very grateful for any 

 assistance, particularly for the donation of living females as early as obtainable. 



Argynnis Myrina. Why is the emergence of this species spread over so long a time 

 as described by Scudder 1 ? Are there three broods here? 



Afelitcea Phaeton. This species is attacked by a Pteromalid parasite whieh has not 

 been determined and its life history is unknown, though there is some reason to believe 

 that it passes two years before completing its cycle, is this the case ? I greatly doubt it. 



Of Grapta Comma, Scudder writes that " careful statements of its comparative 

 abundance are needed from all parts of Canada, before its geographical distribution can 

 b9 fully understood." It is attacked by an unknown Dipterous parasite which should be 

 determined. 



Grapta Progne. Does this species feed on elm as stated by Harris? How late in 

 the spring do the hibernators fly ? When does the summer brood appear, becomo 

 abundant, and disappear?, 



Etigonia J- Album, So little is known of this species that notes of every kind are 

 desirable. Is there more than one brood ? Why are there more individuals late in 

 August and September than earlier ? How long does it continue on the wing? 



Vanessa Anliopa. When does the first brood of the season appear here ? When 

 the second ? Dots it ever hibernate as a chrysalis ? 



Limenitis Disippus. How many broods are there in this locality ? 



Satyrus Nephde. Is it subject to attack by any parasite ? 



Neonympha Canthus. Has it any parasites ? 



Neonympha Eurytris. Is there a second brood or part of a brood here? If so how 

 does it compare in numbers with the first ? Are there any parasites ? 



Pieris Oleracea. How many broods are there? Why has it so generally dis- 

 appeared before Pieris Eapce ? 



This last question is one which might puzzle any scientific man even of the first 

 rank. Still there must be some reason for it and any of us might stumble on it. 



Is it possible that Oleracea was comparatively free from parasitic attacks before the 

 advent of Ropaz which is preyed upon by many species and that some of the latter's 

 enemies have turned their attention to the former ? 



Our meetings are now closing and field work should begin. Will not the members 

 strive to have something of interest to tell or show when we again begin our meetings in 

 the autumn. 



The branches other than Lepidoptera and Coleoptera, are sadly neglected, Can we 

 not do something to work up our local forms of the Neuroptera, Orthoptera, Hymen- 

 optera, Diptera, and Hemiptera % 



H. H. Lyman. 



