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2. A. campestris Panz. The author has observed it para- 
sitic on Bombus muscorum. Many of the varieties are 
plentiful at Lindow. 
3. A. Barbutellus Kirby. Sparingly at Lindow. Dr. 
Simpson has also specimens taken in Lancashire. 
Genus Bombus Auct. 
The females appear in spring, and all the sexes in autumn. 
1. B. muscorum Linn. Abundant everywhere. 
2. B. senilis Fabr.= muscorum Kirby. Abundant through- 
out our district. 
3. B. frcigrans Pallas. A local insect, found on Lindow 
Common. This bee when alive has an agreeable perfume. 
4. B. Derhamellus Kirby (also Raiella of Kirby.) Scarce 
at Lindow. 
5. B. pratorum Linn. ?=subinterrupta Kirby, and 6 = 
Burrellana Kirby. Very abundant in our district. 
6. B. lapidarius Linn. Abundant with us. 
7. B. terrestris ■ Kirby. One of our commonest Bombi. 
8. B. lucorum Linn. 9 — terrestris Linn. By far the 
most abundant of the genus with us. The author has ob- 
served this species swarming in hedges in early spring, 
probably attracted by the juicy shoots of the whitethorn. 
9. B. hortorum Latr. Plentiful in our district. 
10. B. subterraneus Linn. Black var.=Harrisella Kirby. 
Somewhat local, but plentiful at Lindow, where the black 
variety also occurs. 
Genus Apis Linn, (in part). 
1. A. mellifica Linn.= domestica Auct. 
2. A. ligustica Spinola = helvetica Hermann. Both these 
species are cultivated in our district. 
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Note. — The author desires to take this opportunity of 
acknowledging his indebtedness to Mr. Frederick Smith of 
