Monograph of the Pterophorina. 



(Demy 8vo., 161 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, uuder the headings of " Synonymv," " Imago," " Varia- 

 tion," "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 Nocttjides 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, Leucania straminea and other species 

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

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

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

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

 relationship between Cymatophoridae and Bryophilidae — Separation of Leucania and 

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

 Deltoides among the Noctuae, 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," " Caddisfiies," "Butterflies and moths," "Beetles," "Flies," 

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

 " Spiders." 



Rambles in Alpine Valleys. 



Being the Wanderings of a Field-Naturalist in Piedmont. 

 (Crown 8vo. Bound in Cloth, with map and photographs of district. Price 3/6). 



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 aud 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 Parnassiids, the Gnophids, the Coliads, the Erebiids, the Argynuids, 

 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 — Wicken, Cuxton, Chatteuden, Freshwater, Deal, 

 Sandwich, Dover, the Medway Maishes, 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 6d„ 3 lor 3d., not less than 3 sent. Postage id.). 



