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from 'rottingham ; Demas coryli, Tephrosia co 7 isonaria, Effimelesia 
affinitata and Ephyra porata from Epping ; and Procris geryon from 
Aylesbury. Dr. Buckell remarked that many species, notably Platypteryx 
falcula and P. lacertula^ were still on the wing in good condition. 
From notes given him by Mr. Bayne, he found that they had first been 
taken at Epping on 31st May, and had continued without any inter- 
mission up to 12th July. He suggested that the cold spring had 
caused these insects to come out for a few at a time, instead of all 
appearing towards the end of May as usual. Mr. Battley reported that he 
found Hesperia lineola common on July 14th, between Benfleet and 
Leigh. He thought that it was somewhat more sluggish than H. linea^ 
and it was very easy to detect the difference of these two species when 
at rest. He also stated that Apamea ophiogramma were now on the 
wing, he having taken or bred several during the last week. 
Coleoptera. — Mr. Heasler, various species from Eltham and Bexley, 
including Notiophilus ^-pustulatus, Mordellistena abdominalis, M. 
pumila^ Cory 7 nbiies bipiistulatus^ and Hedobia t 77 iperialis . Mr. Clark, 
series of Carabus 7 iite 7 is. Mr. Pearson, Blaps si 77 iilis. — G. A. Lewcock 
and A. U. Battley, Ho 71. Secs. 
Guernsey Society of Natural History. — The usual monthly 
meeting was held in the Society’s room at the Guille-Alles Library. 
Mr. John Whitehead presided and there was a good attendance of 
members. Mr. E. D. Marquand read a paper on the “Wings of 
Insects,” illustrating his subject by numerous drawings on the black- 
board. Mr. A. Collinette followed with another on “ The Evolution of 
Insects’ Wings,” which he illustrated by several specially prepared 
diagrams, and a genealogical tree showing the relation and inter- 
connection of the various orders. An interesting discussion followed. 
Mr. W. A. Luff exhibited specimens of Sesia phila 7 ithifor 77 iis, taken on 
midsummer day, also a fine variety of S. jaTiira with the hind wing 
of a beautiful pearly grey colour. The Secretary read a note from the 
Rev. J. Lowe, announcing the capture of a specimen of Ellopia fascia 7 'ia, 
this being the first record of its occurrence in this island. — W. A. L. 
BITUARY. 
Henry Edwards. — 4 his well known and highly esteemed entomo- 
logist died at his home in New York City, at 1.30 a.m. on the ninth day 
of June, 1891. His death was caused by dropsy and other complicated 
troubles which affected the heart. 
In him the world has lost an earnest devotee to science and art, and 
those who knew him, a kind-hearted, generous, true, and sympathizing 
friend. In his death entomological science has lost one of its most 
active and energetic workers, and his loss is deeply felt and deplored 
by all who knew him, and he has passed out of this earthly domain 
with the affectionate regret of many grateful and loving friends. 
Mr. Edwards was born in Ross, Herefordshire,|England, on August 2 7th, 
1830, and was destined by his father to become a lawyer. After study- 
ing for some time without evincing any particular aptitude for the 
profession, he entered a London counting house, and frequently 
appeared in amateur theatricals, for which he had much talent. He 
