2046 Insects. 



Gronops lunatus. Taken very sparingly, by sweeping herbage on the margin of a 

 fir wood. 



Trachyphlceus aristatus. Four specimens, from clover, in May. 



Bothinoderes albidus. I have been fortunate in taking two specimens of this very 

 rare and beautiful Curculio, from a sand-pit in Harleston Firs. The first specimen I 

 found in June, while searching for Pterostichus oblongo-punctatus, among the grass 

 and rubbish at the bottom of the pit. The second I discovered in the same locality, 

 by pulling up and examining the hussocks of grass and heather that grew on the 

 sides. When disturbed, it clings fast to some bit of stick, and thus is only to be found 

 by the most patient examination. One specimen, which I kept alive for some little 

 time, remained always motionless during the day, and only relieved the monotony of 

 its existence by wandering slowly in the evening among the stems of grass with which 

 it was supplied. 



Apion Astragali. This insect has been taken in this neighbourhood during former 

 seasons, by Mr. Greville (vide ' Entomologist,' p. 185, note) and Mr. F. Smith, to both 

 of whom I am indebted for their kindness in directing me to the exact locality. I 

 have been unable, however, with all my exertions, to meet with a single specimen : 

 the field has since then been repeatedly ploughed up, and the locality for this rare in- 

 sect, I fear, totally destroyed. 



Rhynchites cequalus and minimus, with Tetrops prceusta. From blossoms of the 

 May. 



Haltica fuscicornis. Not uncommon in the gardens at Castle Ashby, on the holy- 

 oak, in company with Apion aeneum. 



Cassida equestris. Very abundant on the wild mint. 



Cassida vibex, obsoleta and sanguinolenta. Harleston, by sweeping at the sides of 

 the wood. 



The commoner species of Coccinellidae, especially C. 7-punctata, have occurred 

 here, as in other parts of the kingdom, in the greatest profusion. I have been unable 

 to detect C. labilis among the hundreds of 7-punctata that I have examined. 



As to the richness of this neighbourhood in other families of insects, I am unable 

 to give detailed information, as I have confined my attention almost exclusively to 

 Coleoptera. I may, however, mention, that specimens of Apatura Iris and Sphinx 

 Convolvuli, and one of Vanessa Antiopa, have been taken here lately. Sesia bomby- 

 liformis appears to be far from uncommon, while Barnwell Wold, within an hour's 

 ride by the railroad, is the well-known locality for Polyommatus Arion. — Hamlet 

 Clark ; Northampton, February 19, 1848. 



Occurrence of Cillenum laterale at Liverpool. — I have taken Cillenum laterale in 

 great abundance, at Liverpool, by turning over the stones on the beach above the town, 

 in sunshine. — C. S. Gregson ; Liverpool. 



Occurrence of the Locust at Cromer. — While staying at Cromer, in Norfolk, I ob- 

 served upon the cliffs no less than eight specimens of the Gryllus migratorius, out of 

 which, on account of their uncommon swiftness of flight and agility in rising, I was 

 only able to capture two, which are in my possession at present. I observed these 

 locusts in August, 1847. — Albert D.Michael ; 9, Red Lion Square, January 31, 1848. 



Occurrence of the Locust at Bishop's Auckland. — Three specimens of the locust 

 have been taken near this town ; one on the pavement in the market-place, which 

 seemed much exhausted ; it was kept alive two days, but would eat nothing: a second 



