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A slight variation was noted in one specimen in collection. 

 The usual irregular fuscous band across the middle of the wing, 

 beyond the pale j^ellow disk, continued without interruption to 

 apex. Structural characteristics were identical with other indi- 

 viduals. 



Schistocerca rubiginosa was found usually perched upon low 

 oak bushes, where its presence was easily detected b}^ its loud 

 stridtilation. A fine, large species, not difl&cult to capture, and 

 especially at home in this locality. 



Melanoplus scu(ideri is the nearest approach to a wingless spe- 

 cies yet cited within our limits. It bears marked resemblance 

 to the Melanopli tribe, and might readil}^ be mistaken for 

 nymph, even in adult stage. I have five specimens in collec- 

 tion — three males, two females. The variation in body length 

 is noticeable in both sexes. 



New species added to our previous list are Spharagemonbolli, 

 Scirtetica marmorata, Circotettix verruculatus, Melanoplus 

 scudderi. The remainder of that list we allow to stand until 

 further research. 



In this connection we are pleased to acknowledge the addition 

 of CEcanthus higricornis, through inquiry and identification of 

 the species b}^ Mr. Samuel Henshaw. In his " Treatise on In- 

 sects Injurious to Vegetation, ' ' Harris writes of CEcanthus : ' 'Of 

 three species which inhabit the United States, one only is found 

 in Massachusetts." From the description following, it would 

 appear that he may have taken nigricornis, and other species, 

 but did not consider them distinct types. I^ocal examples of 

 niveus occur uniformly ivory or pale yellowish white. 



