4(3 Inn. 
INSECTA. 
364. Williston, S. W. On the Classification of North American 
Diptera. Ent. Am. i. pp. 10-13, 114-116, & 152-155. 
Synoptic tables and remarks on several groups. 
365. -. Notes and Descriptions of North American Xylophagidce and 
Stratiomyidce. [ Diptera .] Canad. Ent. xvii. pp 121-128. 
366. -. North American Conopiclce [Diptera ]. (Conclusion.) T. c. 
pp. 377-394, pi. xli. 
“ The present paper completes a monographic review of this small 
family, with a synopsis of the family, generic and specific characters.” 
367. -. Dipterous Larvge from the Western Alkaline Lakes, and 
Their Use as Human Food. T. c. pp. 87-90. 
The larva is presumed to be Epliydrci calif 'arnica , Pack. Hundreds of 
bushels might be obtained, and men and animals fatten on this food. 
368. -. On the North American Asilidce. Tr. Am. Ent. Soc. xii. 
pp. 53-76. 
This is the second paper on this group of N. American Diptera , and 
the species of Asilus still remain to be dealt with. The genera are 
tabulated, and in several genera the species are similarly dealt with, and 
in addition to the description of novelties many previously described 
species are redescribed and the synonymy given. Some species from San 
Domingo are included. 
369. Witlaczil, E. Die Anatomie der Psylliden. Z. wiss. Zool. xlii. 
pp. 569-638, pis. xx.-xxii. 
The studies here recorded were undertaken with a view to obtaining 
evidence as to the phytogeny of the groups of Homoptera. The observa¬ 
tions are arranged as follows :—i., External structure and segmentation ; 
ii., Derm, adipose tissue, muscles; iii., Wax glands and threads; iv., 
Tracheal system ; v., Nervous system and sense organs ; vi., Digestive 
apparatus; vii., Dorsal vessel; viii., Pseudovitellus ; ix,, Sexual organs 
(internal and external described at length, and their development) ; x., 
Affinities of the Phytophthires. PI. xx. is devoted to external anatomy, 
pis. xxi. & xxii. to internal. 
370. Wood, T. Our Insect Enemies. London : 1885, pp. 220. 
A popular work. 
371. Wood-Mason, J. Some Account of the “ Palan byoo ro,” “ Teiu- 
doung Bo ” ( Paraponyx oryzalis'), a Lepidopterous Insect Pest of the 
Rice Plant in Burmah, which in the Caterpillar Stige Breathes 
Water by means of Tracheal-gills. Calcutta: 1885, 12 pp., pi. 
Described and named from the early stages, the perfect insect being 
unknown. 
372. Wulp, F. M. van der. Eenige uitlandische Nemocera. [. Diptera. 
Tijdschr. Ent. xxviii. pp. 79-88, pi. iv. 
This consists of amplified descriptions of and notes on species pre¬ 
viously characterized by the author in Notes Leyd. Mus. vi. & vii. 
