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Additional Insects Present with Termes Gestroi 
in the Nest. 
In the tube containing the specimens of Termes Gestroi I found 
grubs and pupae of other insect forms present. 
(1) At least two different kinds of Heterocerous larvae were pre- 
sent, both probably noctuids. 
(2) Immature pupae of a species of coleoptera, perhaps a cocci- 
ne Hid (Coccinellidae) . The pupae were, however, quite unkn 
to me. 
The presence in the nest of these other forms of insect life is of 
very considerable importance. One or more of them may e P r ^ 
daceous upon the termites. It may he pointed out here that siou c 
such prove to be the case the knowledge would be of the very rs 
importance in considering measures for combating the teimi e. 
Termes sp. near A nnamensis , DESN. 
This Termes was taken from a nest situated in the ground in the 
plantation a few feet away from the rubber trees. It was thought 
by the Manager to be identical with Termes Gestroi. It is, how- 
ever, a different species, and as far as is at present known causes 
no damage to the rubber trees. 
Termes (?) sp. 
Only workers having been as yet procured of this species it is 
impossible to identify it at present. Mr. Ryan states that the 
insects build their galleries on the outside of the trunk and feed on 
the dead bark, thus following the. usual procedure of Termes tapro- 
banes in Sal forests. The Manager mentions that he has never 
found the insect to injure the rubber trees in any way, nor has he 
ever found any latex in their bodies. Since this insect is present 
in the plantations it will be of interest to have it identified. For 
this purpose the other members of the community are required. By 
tracing down the earth galleries on the bark of the tree to the base 
of the latter and turning up the earth all round it, it will be possible 
to obtain them and thus to have this point settled. 
Points in the Life History of Termes Gestroi requiring 
Further Observation. 
We at present know little- about the life history of Termes Gestroi 
and since it appears more than probable that the termite is likely to 
prove a source of very considerable loss in rubber plantations, unless 
its action is thoroughly understood, it behoves those in charge of 
such areas to endeavour to do all in their power to procure all in- 
formation possible upon its life history and methods of attack. The 
following are some of the points requiring further observations and 
elucidation. 
i. — The period of the year at which the termites are active and 
commit injury to the trees. 
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