MammalSi — Rev. C. D. Ash, M.A., states that the following species 
occur, viz. : — Fox, Hare, Rabbit, Stoat, Weasel, Water Vole, Mole, Shrew. 
Birds.— The Rev. C. D. Ash, M.A., writes:— The following all breed on 
Skipwith Common. Long-eared Owl, Black-headed Gull (a large colony). Snipe, 
Redshank, Mallard, Teal, Shoveller, Coot, Moorhen, Lapwing, Whinchat, 
Green Woodpecker, Cole Tit. 
Reptiles and Amphibians.— The Rev. C. D. Ash, M.A., states 
that the following species occur, viz. : — Viper (common) and Slowworm (rare). 
CONCHOLOGY. — The Conchological Section will be officially 
represented by the President of the Union, Mr. John W. Taylor. 
ENTOMOLOGY. — The Entomological Section will be officially 
represented by one of the Secretaries. Mr. B. Morley. 
Lepidoptera. — The Rev. C. D. Ash, M.A., writes: — A very handsome 
melanic form of A . menyanthidis occurs on the Common, and other species to be 
found in May are E. indigata, A. myrtilli, S. carpini, C. cosmophoram, H . glauca 
and several of the commoner heath species. Larvae of G. papiliouaria are some- 
times plentiful on the birches, and S. helgiaria and A. agathina (at night) on 
the heather — the latter species is very fine and varied. 
Dr. W. J. Fordham states he has taken C . flavicsornis on sallow bushes. 
HYIVIENOPTERA.— Dr. W. J. Fordham states he has taken Lophyrus 
pini and Trichiosoma betuli. 
Coieoptera. — Dr. W. J. Fordham writes: — The following species of 
Water Beetles occur, viz.: — Agabus chalconotus, A. tmguicularis, A. femoralis, 
A. sturmi, A. paludosus, A. bipustulatus, Hydroporus tristis, H. melanarius, H. 
obscurus, H. umbrosus, H. gyllenhali, H. planus, H. dorsalis, H. pubescens, H. 
erythrocephalus. H . lituratus, H. lineatus, H. lepidus, Ilybiiis guttiger, I. fuliguwsus, 
I. ater, Philhydrus nigricans, P. testaceus, P. melanocephaliis, Helochares lividus, Rhantus 
bistriatus, R. exoletus, R. grapii and Gymnusa brevicollis, Calambus inaqualis, 
Colymbete3 fuscus, Anacana globulus, Dytiscus marginalis and D. punctulatus. Of 
terrestial species I believe the Rev. C. D. Ash has taken Carabus tiitens. I have 
taken Bembidium lampros, Lina populi, Geoirupes typhwus, Endamychus coccineus and 
Aromia moschata. 
Mr. T. Stainforth, B.A., adds that he has taken on Skipwith Common, 
Cicindela campestris (larvae), Notiophilus pahistris, Metabletus foveola and Lochtncra 
siituralis; and on the banks of the Ouse, near Selby, Tachypus flavipes and 
Bembidium lunatiim in abundance. 
Mr. J. W. Carter, F.E.S., states that Pterostichus oblongo-punctatus, F. was 
taken rather commonly in April, 1911. 
ARAGHNIDA. — The Arachnida Committee will be officially represented 
by the Chairman, Mr. W. Falconer. 
Mr. Falconer writes: — 106 species of Arachnids have been obtained on the 
Common, many of which are rare in Yorkshire, and generally speaking, 
elsewhere; Theridion impressum L. Koch, Floronia bucculenta Clevck, Prosthesima 
apricorum L.K. [petiverii Scop.), Theridion ptctum Hahn, Bathyphantcs setiger P.O. P. 
Cb., Porrhomma miserum Camb., Mengea warburtonii Camb., Coryphrus distinctus 
Sim., Enidia cormita Bl., Cnephalocotes elegans Camb., Epeira patagiata C.L. Koch, 
Pirata latitans Bl., etc. The date chosen is rather too early for most of these, 
but as the Common, being partly in an aboriginal condition, possesses abundant 
shelter such as spiders love, there is every prospect of others as rare being 
found. 
In order that an early account of the excursion may appear in the 
" Naturalist," notes and reports should be forwarded before May 12th, to 
W. E. L. Wattam, 30 Towngate, Newsome, Huddersfield. 
