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tempt at a correct arrangement of the sub-family. Where trivial 
characters are deemed of generic use we think wing design or 
ornamentation should not be entirely neglected, but might be 
considered with advantage. Mr. Smith cites a few larve, but a 
number more are known, and where those of species such as 
Heliothis armigera (Hubn.) and H. dispaceus (L.) [ phlogophagus 
Grt.] have been so long known and fully described, nothing is 
gained by quoting later and less complete descriptions. 
STYLOPISED ANDREN&%.—In the Entomologische Nachrichten for 
March 1, 1883, there is an interesting article by Mr. H. Friese on 
the successful collecting of Stylops aterrimus by digging up in 
winter time the colonies of Andrena pratensis. He remarks that, 
according to his observations, the stylopised Andrene have a 
much denser pubescence on the abdomen than those not infested 
with the parasite. 
DEATH oF PROFESSOR ZELLER.—It was with deep regret that 
we received the announcement of the death from heart-disease on 
send him in return when the sad news reached us. Zeller was 
born April 9, 1808. He was beloved by all who knew him, and 
his place cannot easily be filled. 
Fic Capriricators.— Two interesting articles upon the so- 
called “fig insects” are contained in Part 1 of the Transactions 
Foe they are Cynipids, giving the following arrangement of 
em : 
CYNIPIDA: Westw. 
SYCOPHAGIDES. 
Division 1,—Prionastomata, Division 2.—Aploastomata. 
Blastophaga Gray. Sycophaga Westw. 
Agaon Dalm. Apocrypta Coq. 
PARESI Coquerel. 
Xradibia S. Saund. 
Protection or Insect CoLLEcTIONS.—The power which Tro- 
Eoderma and other Dermestid larve affecting insect collections 
