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In my last report I referred to a sending of Aphodius dung 
beetles received from Mr. A. Koebele and am pleased to report 
that a good colony was liberated at a suitable altitude on Hawaii. 
During the month three shipments of parasites were received, 
one consisting of true parasites (Alysids) and three species of 
Histerids, which arrived in good condition and also included a 
small shipment of Ladybirds for Plantlice. The last were liber- 
ated in a very good place with abundant food (Orange aphis). 
The other shipments arrived in very bad condition, many of the 
boxes broken and most of the material consisting of Staphelinids 
and Alysids was dead. We are continuing breeding parasites on 
home collected material and although the process is very slow, we 
have hopes of being able to liberate sufficient parasites in the near 
future so that the principal districts suffering from the Horn-fly 
will each receive a colony. 
The orange aphis is at present very abundant and much in- 
quiry has reached our office. On examination we find that several 
of our ladybirds, Coelophora inequalis, C. pupillata and Platyomus 
livitigasta are already at work and the pest no doubt will soon dis- 
appear. 
The following report was received from Bro. M. Newell, In- 
spector at Hilo : 
Hilo, Hawaii, Dec. 31, 1909. 
Mr. E. M. Ehrhorn, 
Superintendent, Entomological Inspection, 
Plonolulu. 
Dear Mr. Ehrhorn : — The following is an account for Decem- 
ber: There were 91 lots and 1528 parcels. Twenty cases of 
grapes having arrived in badly decayed condition had to be thrown 
away. Everything else being in good condition and free from 
pests was passed. 
I regret very much that circumstances did not allow me to see 
you again on Sunday as there are many other points we could 
discuss. Well, some can be done in writing and others when we 
meet again. Received a colony of Ladybirds for Orthesia today 
and liberated them in our garden where there are good feeding 
grounds. If they succeed it will be easy for me to’ distribute them 
all over the district. 
As we have not as yet the Smyrna fig around here, it will not 
be necessary for Blastophaga. 
Please see that I receive official note paper. 
Yours truly, 
B. M. Newell. 
Very trul}^ yours, 
Edw. M. Ehrhorn, 
Superintendent of Entomology. 
