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mounted fly, one of the Panorpidse, which he states feeds upon 
leaf-rolling caterpillars. The proboscis and feet of the insect 
are peculiarly adapted for dragging its victims from their 
concealment and holding them whilst extracting their juices ; 
the feet being provided with combs similar to those of the 
spider. 
Mr. R. D. Daubyshihe presented a quantity of mud, &c., 
from the washings of shells from the raised sea bottoms at 
Uddevalla in Sweden. 
Mr. Dancer exhibited a new 3-inch object glass, with a 
large and flat field of view ; also specimens of gold quartz 
from Wales large curculia, and other objects. 
Mr. Wh alley exhibited some specimens of injections 
obtained from* Germany, which were considered the best yet 
exhibited. 
Mr. Latham exhibited various specimens of sand and mud 
from the East Indies, portions of which were distributed 
amongst the members. 
