IOI6 THE AMERICAN NATURALIST. 
histories of most of these conspicuous Diptera can compare in 
interest with those of the tiny, dull-colored Phorida. That 
the study of the smaller and inconspicuous Diptera, like the 
Culicidz, has been unduly neglected is clearly shown uy recent 
medical researches on the malaria parasite. 
COLEBROOK, CONN., August 16, 1901. 
