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and fragments of Solenopsis geminatus destroyed by it ; Camponotus sp. ?, with a 

 mimicking spider (Salticus sp.) ; Pseudomyrma bicolor, with its mimicking Salticus, and 

 a new species of Rhinopsis, viz. ruficornis, Cameroon, also found with it, and closely 

 resembling its host ; Diacamma vagans, Holcomyrmex indicus ; with specimens of the 

 grain which it stores and the chaff which it rejects; and Aphcenogaster sp., with the 

 pieces of Mimosa, &c, with which it covers its nest. 



Mr. G. A. J. Rothney communicated a paper entitled " Notes on Indian Ants." 



Mr. Lionel de Niceville communicated a paper entitled "Notes regarding Delias 

 sanaca, Moore, a Western Himalayan Butterfly." 



Capt. H. J. Elwes communicated a note in support of the views expressed by 

 Mr. de Niceville in his paper.— H. Goss and W. W. Fowler, Joint Hon. Sees. 



CITY OF LONDON ENTOMOLOGICAL AND NATURAL 

 HISTORY SOCIETY. 



The Pocket-box Exhibition in connection with this Society took place on March 

 21st, at the Albion Hall, London Wall, E.C. The exhibits were of a variable and 

 highly interesting character ; but many of them were certainly too large to be pro- 

 perly styled " pocket-boxes," nevertheless, they proved of great service in helping to 

 fill the spacious tables provided for the occasion. The following were some of the 

 most noticeable : — Mr. E. Cooke, 10 cases, containing a splendid collection of birds' 

 eggs, several cases and shades of brilliant exotic butterflies, fine bred series of A . alni 

 and E. autumnaria, and a specimen of the now rare N. subrosea. Mr. J. A. Clark, a 

 large case of Scotch lepidoptera, including long series of T. orbona, C. flavicornis, 

 N. glareosa, N. rubi, &c. Mr. Ashmead's case of exotic lepidoptera was much admired, 

 and contained specimens of Omithoptera Brookiana. Mr. Hollis exhibited an example 

 of C. nerii, taken on London Bridge, in October, 1888, also series of E. cribrum and 

 P. sicula. Mr. Bryant, well preserved larvae of A . adippe. Mr. Pearson's life-histories 

 of lepidoptera showed great care in their arrangement, in many instances the para- 

 sites were added. Mr. Conquest exhibited a black var. of L. sybilla, and a series 

 of T. crategana. Mr. Levett, a peculiar variety of 5. hypcranthus (underside), the 

 fore-wings without ocelli, the hind-wings with white dots only. Mr. Goldthwaite, 

 a variety of A . grossulariata, nearly white, varieties of B. repandata, B. rhomboidaria, &c, 

 and an exceedingly fine bred series of A. imitaria. Mr. Bellamy's three cases of 

 Asiatic lepidoptera and coleoptera attracted considerable attention, among the 

 latter order were several large specimens of Cicindelidse from North China. Messrs. 

 Huckett, Williams, and Mera, exhibited a large number of A . prunaria, including 

 almost every possible variety of this insect. Mr. Huckett also had a large case of 

 A . grossulariata. Mr. Boden's box of Micros contained a nice series of A . pygmcsana ; 

 the same gentleman likewise exhibited a fine series of N. hispidaria, a nearly black 

 P. pilosaria, and a dark series of T. gracilis. Mr. Gates, a case Micro-Lepidoptera. 

 Dr. Sequeira's collection of insects taken in the New Forest last year included 

 A. paphia, var. valezina, M. alternata, N. trepida, &c. Mr. Mellor, a var. of C. or, the 

 margin of the fore- wing bordered with light clay colour, remainder of wing dark. 



