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Discussed by Messrs. Mann, Marx, Test, Ashmead, Schwarz, Howard, Banks, and 
Marlatt. 
Mr. Pergande presented a note on the ‘‘ Peculiar Habits of Ammophila gryphus 
Smith.” A very interesting description was given of the actions of a female of this 
insect about the site of a completed and closed burrow, in which later examinations 
showed that she had deposited the full-grown larva of Heterocampa manteo Doub. 
= subalbicans Grt., having first deposited an egg about midway of the body of the 
host larva. A figure was exhibited showing the larva with the egg in situ together 
with the specimen itself and an example of the Ammophila. 
Discussed by Messrs. Fox, Ashmead, Schwarz, and Marlatt. 
Mr. Linell presented a note on the North American species of Valgus in which, 
after a reference to the bibliography of the three native species of the genus, a 
table for their separation was given. 
Discussed by Mr. Schwarz. 
Mr. Banks gave some notes on Prodidomus rufus Hentz, a spider which has not 
been seen since Hentz’ time. His remarks comprised a reference to the bibliography 
of the species, a statement of its relationship and characteristics, together with a 
careful description based on immature specimens found among loose papers in a 
drawer last summer. 
Discussed by Messrs. Fox, Gill, Marx, Howard, and others. 
Mr. Chittenden presented by title a paper on ‘‘ Food Habits of Chrysomelide.” 
Mr. Schwarz called attention to a statement by Dr. M. Busgen (in his recent work 
on the honey-dew of Aphids) to the effect that the honey-dew is not, secreted from 
the nectaries as hitherto supposed, but ejected from the anus. He also referred to 
an interesting work recently published by C. A. Piepers on the migratory moyve- 
ments of butterflies on the island of Java, and gave a brief résumé of the author’s 
explanation of these phenomena which are comparable to the nuptial flight observed 
in other insects. 
C. L. MARLATT, 
Recording Secretary. 
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