1894.] Entomology. 965 
as late as thirty days after the eggs were deposited. (6) That it is 
possible, though not normal, for eggs to hatch without moisture or 
friction. (7) That in view of these results, the scraping off of the eggs 
or their destruction by means of washes will be very effective, even if 
not used oftener than once in two weeks during the period of egg 
deposition, and probably, that a single thorough removal of the eggs 
after the period of egg deposition has passed, will prevent the great 
majority of bots from gaining access to the stomach.” 
