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attention. The author finds that considerable differences exist in the 
minute structure ; in Oryctes nasicornis the structure comes much nearer 
to that of the striated muscles of the Vertebrata than does that of the 
Dytiscus. 
195. Loew, E. Beobachtungen fiber den Blumenbesuch von Insekten 
an Freilandplanzen des Botanischen Gartens zu Berlin. JB. 
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Contains a large amount of information, arranged entomologically 
according to the species observed. [Cf. also Naturforscher, xviii. p, 263, 
and Biol. Centralbl. v. pp. 34-36, and a summary in Kosmos, xvi. 
pp. 311-315.] 
196. Low, F. Bemerkungen fiber die Fichtengallenlause. [Homcptera.\ 
Yerh. z.-b. Wien, xxxiv. pp. 481-488. 
Relates to Cherm.es abietis, Linn., and C. strobilobius , Kltb., and their 
distinctive characters. 
197. -. Beitrage zur Naturgeschichte der gallenerzeugenden Ceci- 
domyiden. \_Diptera .] Op. cit. xxxv. pp. 483-510, pi. xvii. 
This memoir contains descriptions of new species and observations on 
others already known. Nearly one-half is occupied by descriptions 
of, or remarks on, galls whose producers are unknown. Entirely 
European. 
198. Low, P. Beitrage zur Kenntniss der Cicadinen. Yerh. z.-b. Wien, 
xxxv. pp. 343-358. 
New genera and species of these Homoptero are described from Austria 
and neighbouring regions, and some synonymy given. 
199. Luciani, L. Sulla vita latente degli ovuli del baco da seta durante 
l’ibernazione. Ricerche sperimentali. Bull. Ent. Ital. 1885, 
pp. 71-88. 
Results of experiments on the effects of oxygen, hydrogen, carbonic 
acid, humid atmosphere, and temperature on the vitality of the eggs of 
the Silkworm moth. The practical results are that the eggs should be 
kept cold and dry in the hibernation period. At t. c. pp. 185-191, are 
some further notes on the subject, in reply to Prof. L. Luciani. 
200. Mabille, P. Diagnoses de Lepidopteres nouveaux. Bull. Soc. 
Philom. (7) ix. pp. 55-70. 
Contains both Rhopalocerci and Heterocerci , 48 new species and 2 new 
genera, chiefly from Patagonia. 
201. Macchiati, L. Flora degli Afidi dei dintorni di Cuneo, colla 
descrizione di alcune specie nuove. Bull. Ent. Ital. pp. 51-70. 
The plants are arranged in the alphabetical order of their names, and 
the Aphides observed on each enumerated. 
202. Macleay, W. Revision of the Genus Lamprima of Latreille, with 
descriptions of new species. \ColeopteraI\ P. Linn. Soc. N. S. AY. 
x. pp. 129-140. 
5 new species are described (one being subsequently made a g. n.) in 
addition to a new Neolamprimci. 
