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be observed to move slightly along, the 
larva at such times protruding its head 
Iroin under the edge of its case, and with 
its feet pulling the unwieldy domicile to 
another part of the leaf. 
“ Generally the larva was found in- 
closed by three of these round pieces ; 
first a small one on its back, next a 
larger piece placed on its under side, and 
then a third piece still larger placed on 
the top of the first. 
“ The larva is slender and of a flat- 
tened cylindrical form, soft and con- 
tractile; it is dull white, the head and 
three thoracic segments pale rusty brown. 
Only the six anterior legs are distinctly 
developed. 
“ The larvae are carried to the ground 
upon the leaves when they fall in 
autumn. They remain in their cases 
and change to pupae, among the fallen 
leaves beneath the trees, in which situa- 
tion they may be found early in the 
following spring. 
“ The moth is of a dark brilliant blue 
colour, with a bright orange-yellow head, 
and may frequently be seen during the 
month of May, flying by day or resting 
exposed upon the leaves, in forests and 
along their borders.” 
A “ brilliant blue” Incurvaria , with a 
“bright orange-yellow head” must be a 
pretty insect flitting along the margins 
of woods in spring, and replacing our 
more sober-tinted Masculella and Pec- 
tinea. 
Du. Stau dinger has been collecting 
diligently in Spain during the past sea- 
son, and has amassed a considerable 
amount of novelties ; in a small box con- 
taining about eighty species of Micro- 
Lepidoptera, Professor Zeller declares 
that twenty-six are quite new. It is re- 
ported that Dr. Staudinger purposes 
visiting England before he returns to 
Germany, and wc trust he will adhere to 
this good resolution. 
DEFICIENCY OF COURTESY. 
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ' INTELLI- 
GENCER.’ 
Sir, — May I intrude in asking the 
favour of the insertion of a few lines in 
your valuable paper? 
There have been several gentlemen 
advertising duplicate Lepidoptera during 
the last two or three weeks, and wishing 
applicants to write before sending any 
insects. I consider it very proper to do 
so, but I think, if an applicant sends an 
addressed envelope and stamp, he ought 
to have an answer returned in less than 
a fortnight, as it would be very little ex- 
pense or trouble to any one, and would 
be a satisfaction to the applicant. Should 
he have offered any insects, and they 
were not approved of, the answer “ yes” 
or “no” would show a much greater 
respect to the applicant, whoever he may 
be. 
A l r ouNG Beginner. 
PRONUNCIATION AND MEANING OF 
NAMES. 
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ‘INTELLI- 
GENCER.’ 
Sir, — Like others I have long felt the 
want of an ‘ Entomological Gradus,’ and 
wished to do something to supply the 
desideratum. I shall be happy during 
the ensuing Christmas vacation to con- 
tribute to the formation of such a work, 
and shall therefore be glad to know if 
any one has the task already in hand, in 
which case I will help him, if he writes ; 
or if no one is already in the field, I will 
commence myself, and shall be glad to 
receive aid from others. 
If the ‘Gradus’ could comprise all 
orders of insects, — not Coleoptera or 
Lepidoptera alone, — and those Euro- 
