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species, hatched on February 4th, and feeding in a hothouse on 
dandelion. 
Melanic Phigalia pedaria. —Mr. A. J. Willsdon, a series bred 
from wild melanic £ from Yorkshire; about 10 per cent, were 
melanic, a few quite pale, and the remainder intermediate. 
March 16th, 1909.— Camptogramma fluviata. —Mr. A. J. Willsdon, 
a series bred from Bournemouth $ , including many specimens with 
interrupted fasciae, which in some examples was reduced to a central 
spot. 
A Discussion as to the cause of occasional exceptional abundance 
of a species, followed by its absence or scarcity in ensuing years, was 
opened by Dr. T. A. Chapman, whose remarks are included in this 
volume. 
April 6th, 1909.— Donation to Library. —Mr. A. W. Mera 
presented the 1908 volume of the Entomologist's Record. 
Tapinostola fulva.—Oviposition. —Mr. H. M. Edelsten exhibited 
photos of the ovipositor, showing the special processes used to force 
apart the curled leaves of the sedge, within which the ova are laid. 
Discussion. —Dr. G. G. C. Hodgson opened a discussion as to 
whether the appearance of the upper- or the undersides of the wings 
is of the greater importance to Rhopalocera. 
April 20th, 1909.— Melitsea aurinia was the subject of a special 
exhibit. Mr. T. H. L. Grosvenor showed a long series, including 
specimens from Glamorgan and Kent, lacking the usual paler markings, 
the whole ground colour being tawny. Dr. G. G. C. Hodgson, similar 
examples from Surrey, and very dark imagines from Cumberland. 
Mr. L. W. Newman, series from E. Kent, S. Devon, S. Wales, 
Scotland, Isle of Wight, and Ireland; the Irish specimens were much 
brighter in appearance than the rest, being most nearly approached 
by those from Isle of Wight. 
Plusia chrysitis, ab.— Mr. E. Turner, a specimen with the metallic 
blotches copper coloured instead of the usual green tinge. 
May 4th, 1909.— Melit.ea athalia.—Larval —Mr. L. W. Newman, 
larvae bred ab. ovo from Tavistock 5 , and fed on plantain ; attention 
was drawn to the resemblance of the larvae to the flower heads. 
Hybernia marginaria from Epping Forest.— Mr. H. M. Edelsten, 
a series showing a wide range of variation, and including some dark 
suffused specimens. 
May 18th, 1909.— Japanese Abraxas. —Mr. L. B. Prout, Abraxas 
miranda from Japan, with British A. iilmata for comparison. 
June 15th, 1909.— New Member. —Mr. J. Morris, of Barnes, was 
elected a member of the Society. 
Euchelia jacob.eve, ab. —Mr. A. W. Mera, a specimen withjpart of 
the body of a pinkish colour. 
September 7th, 1909. — Acidalia emutaria.—Larv/E. —Mr. L. B. 
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