Monograph of the Pterophorina. 



(Demy 8vo., 1G1 pp., bound in Cloth. Price 5/-). 



This book contains an introductory chapter on "Collecting," "Killing," and " Setting" 

 the Pterophorina, a table giving details of each species — Times of appearance of larva, of 

 pupa and of imago, food-plants, mode of pupation, and a complete account (so far as is known) 

 of every British species, under the headings of "Synonymy," "Imago," "Variation," 

 "Ovum," "Larva," "Food-plants," "Pupa," "Habitat," and "Distribution." It is much 

 the most complete and trustworthy account of this interesting group of Lepidoptera that 

 has ever been published. 



Stray Notes on the Noctuae. 



(Demy 8vo. Price 1/-). 



This contribution to our knowledge of the British Noctuides should be read by every 

 British entomologist. It contains detailed information, among others of the following 

 points : — Varieties and Aberrations — The local races peculiar to Britain — True distinc- 

 tion between Varieties and Aberrations — Types of species — Scientific usage of the term and 

 its general application — Full notes on the Orrhodias, Leucanw straminea and other species 

 in the British Museum — Identical North American and British species of Noctuae — Kepre- 

 sentative North American species — The genitalia of NocTriDES — Identical Japanese and 

 British Nocture — Classification of the Noctuae — Arrangement of Genera — Criticism of the 

 various methods of classification which have been introduced into England — Want of 

 relationship between Cymatophorklae and Bry'ophilidae — Separation of Leucania and 

 Nonagria — Position of the Plusida? as exhibited by our species — The position of the 

 Deltoides among the Nocture, and many other matters of interest with which British 

 entomologists should be conversant. 



Insects and Spiders. 



(Crown 8vo. Illustrated. Price 1/-). 



A really good introductory text-book to the study of general entomology. It contains 

 15 chapters, giving structural and characteristic details of the various orders of insects. 

 These are entitled — " General external characters of insects," " Internal organs of insects 

 and their functions," " Metamorphosis in insects," " The earwig," "Locusts and grass- 

 hoppers," " Dragonflies," " Caddisflies," "Butterflies and moths," " Beetles," " Flies," 

 " Social Insects — bees, wasps and ants," The " Honey-bee," " Wasps," " Ants," and 

 " Spiders." 



Rambles in Alpine Valleys. 



BeIXG TnE WANDERINGS OF A FIELD-NATrRALIST IX PlEDMOXT. 



(Crown Svo. Bound in Cloth, with map and photographs of district. Price 3/G). 



This book describes the lovely valleys which open out on the Italian side of Mont 

 Blanc. It deals with the natural objects of interest^- entomological, botanical, ornithological 

 and geological. It contains the most recent scientific discoveries and suggestions 

 relative to the objects described. 



It contains much scientific entomology apart from the actual description of the insect 

 fauna of the district. The chief insects discussed with relation to their environment are 

 the Anthrocerids, the Parnassids, the Gnophids, the Coliads, the Erebiids, the Argynnids, 

 etc. The origin of the coloration of Alpine insects, the sexual dimorphism presented by 

 them, and the explanations thereof are important features in the book. 



Random Recollections of Woodland, Fen and Hill. 



(Crown 8vo., Illustrated, Cloth. Price 2/6, a few copies of the 1st edition, 3/-). 



The collecting expeditions of an entomologist into various well known localities in 

 various parts of the British Islands — Wieken, Cuxton, Chattenden, Freshwater, Deal, 

 Sandwich, Dover, the Medway Marshes, Argyllshire, etc., with full account of the fauna 

 to be found in these localities. 



The " Record " Label List of British Butterflies. 



Arranged after the most recent systems suggested. Printed on one side of the paper 

 only. For labelling cabinet. 



(Copies 7 for Cd., 3 for 3d., not less than 3 sent. Postage Jd.). 



