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pillar was killed by it, the hymenopterous larva becoming full fed 
in four days. I have not yet obtained an imago from the pupa. 
(2) Two species of Ichneumon flies both bred out of larvee 
which had pupated. These are as yet unnamed. 
2. Fungt. 
The caterpillars are attacked by a disease which in its 
effects appears to produce the same results as the ‘flacherie’ 
of the silkworm, The disease in question is produced by a 
fungus which I hope tosubmit to Dr. Butler for identification. 
The larvae become flaccid and wet, cease feeding, and die before 
pupating. 
