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stems, and consequently then is the best time to obtain them. He reared 

 every one he obtained, so that the species is apparently very little troubled 

 with parasites. 



Among the exhibits may be mentioned a fine series of E. Ockroleuca, 

 varieties of undersides of iS Blues," and a specimen of the rare M. Salicalis, 

 all shewn by Mr. Clark. 



At the next meeting Mr. Anderson stated that while searching for H. ru- 

 picapraria on January 30th, he was surprised to find many specimens of C. 

 bmmata in very good condition, and asked whether its occurrence at this 

 time was usnal. Several members spoke to having observed it about Christ- 

 mas time, but the date mentioned seemed to be later than any known. 



Attendance was then drawn to the agitation respecting the pollution of the 

 river Lea, formerly a favourite entomological locality, and a resolution was 

 passed in condemnation of the Tottenham authorities, and supporting the 

 committee, who are endeavouring to obtain its purification. 



"February 4th was devoted to members' experiences during the season of 

 1885, the subject being opened by Mr. Lewcock reading an interesting paper 

 which we give elsewhere. Most of the members took part in the proceedings, 

 and the following species were mentioned as having been unusually abundant: 

 G. flavago and E. Incipam, and Coccinella j-punctata, and n -punctata. 



A.t the meeting of Feb. 18th, the adjourned discussion of experience 

 during last session was continued, and the new book on larvae, just published 

 by the Ray Society, was placed on the table, and excited considerable atten- 

 tion. — Ernest Anderson, Secretary. 



NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS. 



Note on the Lart^: of L. Putrescens, H. hispida and S. anomala. — 

 Having arrived in the neighbourhood of Torquay after an absence of some 

 years, L thought I would make an excursion to the haunts of the above local 

 species, with a view of ascertaining if they were still obtainable in their old 

 localities, viz., the rocky slopes above the sea. So in company with an old 

 entomological friend we started off on the evening of the 8th, armed with the 

 necessary lantern, and a goodly supply of boxes, to visit our former hunting 

 grounds. We were not very sanguine as regards putrescens, that species 

 having been all but annihilated by the raids of collectors some twelve or 

 fourteen years ago. It was freezing hard on the land above the rough slopes, 

 but as we descended the apology for a path which leads to the sea, we were 

 glad to observe that the grip of Jack Erost relaxed ; and it was not long 

 before my friend called me to see the first specimen of 5. anomala larva, 



