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typhon, and at the extreme heights were the haunts of E. cassiope, which 

 might be described as a true Alpine species. He also mentioned that the 

 C. pamphilus found on the Scotch mountains were much larger than those 

 found in England. 



Among the exhibits on the table must be mentioned a fine specimen of 

 P. phlaas var. Schmidtii, N. Bondii, and two D. albimacula, by Mr. Edle. 

 Some fine Arctia urticce, by Mr. Clark, including one having no spots what- 

 ever, being pure white on all wings. Mr. Pearson showed some C. diluta, 

 together with cocoon and pupa case of same, also C. diffinis and H, protect. 

 Mr. Lewcock had a fine boxful of Coleoptera, including Gibbium scotius, 

 Celiodes exiguus, Bembidium lunatum, B. coneinuum, six species of Telephorus, 

 several Sitones, Hypera, Aphodius, &e. 



At the following meeting Mr. Pearson brought forward for discussion the 

 life history of C. pamphilus. He commenced by stating that the geographi- 

 cal range of this common species extended from our own country throughout 

 Europe, and the North and West of Asia. Though most authors state the 

 insect to be double-brooded, his own observations led him to conclude that a 

 succession of broods took place, since the insects could be observed from May 

 to October. Mr. Pearson then gave a description of the larva, and passed on 

 to the subject of the two varieties lyllus and albescens, mentioning that he 

 had taken the former at Croydon on the chalk, and the latter at Colney 

 Hatch on a clay soil, which was contrary to the usual order of things — a 

 chalk formation generally produced light forms of any species. He also drew 

 attention to the fact that this species, unlike most of the Diurni, seemed as 

 well pleased with the absence of sunshine as with its presence, so that on dull 

 days the entomologist was frequently cheered by observing this species when 

 the locality would otherwise seem devoid of insect life. Mr. Harper men- 

 tioned that the var. lyllus could be obtained on Wanstead Flats, and also 

 stated that some very large pale forms were met with at Croydon. Mr. Clark 

 who exhibited some fine specimens of 8. dealbata, recorded the capture of a 

 Sphinx convolvuli, near Victoria Park the previous week. 



The meeting of 14th October was clouded by the announcement of the 

 death of Mr. E. Cooper, the Assistant Secretary. Mr. Cooper had been a mem- 

 ber eighteen years, the first twelve of which he spent in most active work, 

 while up to the time of his death he had always interested himself in the 

 proceedings of the Society. The President paid a well-deserved tribute to 

 ;0 his memory, in a short address, and a unanimous vote of sympathy and 

 condolence to the widow was passed and entered on the minutes. 



The exhibits consisted of a bred series of .K cervinaria by Mr. Eussell. 

 \i specimen of P. vhlaas var. Schmidtii) different from that shewn September 



