1 62 Second Report on Economic Zoology . 
“ The Lady-birds introduced by Mr. Norbury, from California, are 
known as Hippodamia convergens, Guerin. 
“ They are very well-known beneficial species, and their importation 
should be encouraged by the Board of Agriculture, as it is by the 
various Colonial Departments of Agriculture, or carried out under 
their supervision, as is done by the Department of Agriculture of the 
United States. 
“ The species introduced by Mr. Norbury is likely to thrive well 
in this country, and is sure to do much good. 
“ The Board may be interested to learn that the Tasmanian Lady- 
birds — Leis conformis — have now passed two winters in this country, 
specimens having been seen during the present month (April) iniruit 
gardens near Wye.” * 
It was said that this species of Mr. Norbury ’s was a Chilocorus, 
introduced into America from China. A further communication was 
then sent to the Board, as follows : — 
“ The Board may be informed that the Lady-birds sent to Mr. 
Norbury belong to the species Hippodamia convergens , Guerin, as 
previously stated. 
“ They do not present the least resemblance to Chilocorus similis — 
perhaps the Board will inform Mr. Norbury of this fact. The latter is a 
Chinese species which is a scale feeder. The ones Mr. Norbury has 
obtained are aphis feeders, and are especially ravenous after Woolly 
Aphis.” 
A further Note sent to the Board on the Importation and 
Breeding of Natural Enemies of Noxious Insects. 
“ The importation of these and other beneficial insects should be 
supported and encouraged in every way by the Board. 
Both fruit and hop-growers are much interested in the subject. 
I have had a large number of requests sent me for Tasmanian Lady- 
birds supplied to me by the Government Entomologist of Tasmania. 
No notice need be taken of the remarks made in the “ Daily News ” 
( 29 . 4 . 03 ). 
There is no more danger in introducing these useful creatures 
here than into America, the Cape, or Australia, In all these places 
the subject is being thoroughly undertaken by competent Govern- 
ment officials, and not only meets with general approval, but in 
several instances has already proved of great value. 
* None were seen after, and I fear it has died out. They can withstand the 
winter however, and will flourish here. Not enough were turned out in each 
locality to start a strong colony, hence the failure in this case. 
