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The Encyrtine with Branch Antenne.—Mr. L. O. Howard presented 
specimens and drawings of several species of this subfamily in which 
the antennz were variously branched. 
Insect Life in the Hot Springs of Yellowstone National Park.—This 
consisted of a letter to Mr. Schwarz from Mr. H. G. Hubbard, who is 
now collecting at the Yellowstone Park. Mr. Hubbard complained of 
the scarcity of species in this region. 
Preliminary Notes on the Insect Fauna of the Great Salt Lake, Utah. 
—Mr. Schwarz presented many interesting notes upon the insect fauna 
of this region, especially Coleoptera. j 
Occurrence of the Pear Midge, Diplosis pyrivora.—Dr. Lintner gave 
an account of the appearance of this insect in various parts of New 
York. 
Notes on the Pear Tree Psylla, Psylla pyricola. ‘These notes were 
presented by Dr. Lintner, who also exhibited specimens. 
Eye-Spotted Bud Moth in Western N. Y. Some of Our Orgygias.— 
These two papers were presented by Dr. Lintner. The first treated of 
Tmetocera ocellana in western New York, habits, and damage caused by 
this insect. 
Habits of Xyleborus dispar and Volucella fasciata.—Mr. J. B. Smith 
presented two papers-upon these insects. Xyleborus dispar has been 
quite injurious this season in New Jersey, and samples of the borings of 
this insect were presented. . 
Upon the Classification of Lepidoptera.—Prof. Smith is preparing a 
new list of this order, which will be out soon. Many changes have 
been made in the arrangement of the list from that of previous lists, 
and the reason for these changes were given. Prof. Smith also presented 
two papers upon “‘ Revision of the Genus Cucullia,” and “Staining 
Insect Structures.’’ 
Preserving Larve for Class Use.—Prof. E. W. Claypole spoke of 
the various means for preserving larve for study and illustration in 
collection, 
A Substitute for Cork.—In this paper Prof. Claypole recommended 
cross-sections of soft woods as asubstitute for cork. Itseemed to be the 
general opinion of the entomologists present, however, that substitutes 
for cork did not pay, as specimens are more apt to be broken. 
Natural Habitat of the Screw- Worm.—Prof. H. E. Weed presented 
observations upon this insect, which leads to the belief that its natural 
habitat is in dead flesh and decaying vegetable matter, rather than live 
animals, as is generally supposed. 
