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larva of which feeds on the leaves of the Lemon-scented gum-tree, 

 Eucalyptus citriodora. These larva bury themselves underground 

 in October, forming very strong cocoons. The perfect insect appears 

 in the following March. The wings are of a brownish bronze colour. 

 The head and thorax have a metallic, dark greenish-red lustre. 

 Abdomen bright shining green, three large orange yellow patches on 

 the upper side, one at base of wings and one over the junction of 

 the thorax and abdomen underneath, similar patches immediately 

 below and between the legs. 



By Mr. James Allan. — Living specimens of the stag beetle 

 {Liicanus cervus) from England. These beetles, of which there were 

 both male and female, had been sent by Dr. Paxton, Sutton, Surrey. 

 They had been carefully watched, in order to see their interesting 

 habits. The larva of this beetle feeds on rotten wood and mould, 

 preferring the wood of the oak to any other. Although pretty 

 frequent in the south of England, it is exceedingly rare in Scotland, 

 or even the northern counties of England. 



By Mr. J. Kenwick. — Silene inflata var. pulerula, a very rare plant, 

 from near Milngavie. The occurrence of this plant in a new locality 

 is very interesting, as there is a chance of the plant being found in 

 a number of localities. The close resemblance which it has to 

 Selene inflata may account for the plant not being oftener met with. 

 He had also a number of specimens of Sedum villosum and Peplis 

 portida from the same locality. 



EXCURSION. 



Blairmore (Dredging). — It was announced that owing to the 

 stormy nature of the day the dredging excursion did not take place. 



PAPER READ. 

 Mr. James Allan read a communication which he had received 

 from Mr. Williamson, a corresponding member of the Society, giving 

 an interesting description of the Botany around Louisville. 



25th July, 1876. 



Mr. John Harvie, Vice-President, in the chair. 



The Secretary read a letter stating that the Committee of the. 



