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The above records seem to establish beyond question the identity 

 of a brood which has hitherto been ignored. The insects can 

 hardly be considered as stragglers from the brood of the preceding 

 year since they were more abundant in 1907. It is interesting in 

 this connection to note that Mr Davis records the presence in 1892 

 of several cicadas at West New Brighton, Logan Springs and Ross- 

 ville, and we therefore should expect some to appear in 1909, 

 another year when the presence of the 17-year race has not been 

 recorded. Furthermore, Mr Davis states that cicadas were fairly 

 numerous June 11, 1893, near Willow brook and later along Logan 

 spring brook. Specimens were also taken at West New Brighton. 

 These latter may be precursors of the large brood, number 2, due 

 to appear in 191 1. 



