



MONTHLY LETTER OF THE BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTORE. 
February, 1923 



TO THE TAXONOMIC WORKERS iN THE BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY: 
In order to facilitate the idsntification work and better organize the 
taxonomic work done by the Bureau along lines of investigation which would 
. have ‘a ‘bearing on Agriculture and the economic work of the Bureau, and in 
order that taxonomic workers may be represented in all conferences relating 
to general policies, it has been deemed advisable to establish a section 
of taxonomic investigations. This has been done and I have selected Mr. 
Rohwer as Entomologist in charge of thie work. I should -be very glad if 
you will cooperate with Mr. Rohwer in any way that he may desire, so that the 
taxonomic work of the Bureau may be conducted along more fundamental lines 
and projects established for all of the work, In connection with this work, 
I would request that hereafter you transmit your manuscripts through Mr. 
Rohwer. This ie done largely to facilitate the keeping of definite records 
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CEREAL AND FORAGE INSECT INVESTIGATIONS 
G. A. Dean, Senior Entomologist, in Charge 
D. J. Caffrey and L. H. Patch attended a conference of entomologists 
of the East Central States which occurred during Farmers’ Week at the Ohio 
State University February 2 to 6, inclusive. They report as one of the 
results of this conference an excellent understanding with regard to the 
plans for the conduct of the corn borer work during the coming season. 
Adonis A. Mathewson, a graduate of Ohio State University, was ap- 
‘pointed Assistant Entomologist January 16, 1925, for duty in connection 
with the corn borer control work in Ohio and Michigan. Mr. Mathewson will 
make his headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio, and take an important part in the 
control campaign which is being conducted throughout this region during the 
approaching spring. | 
L. H. Worthley, Administrative Officer in charge of the corn borer 
control work, visited the western area of infestation during the week of 
February:9. A conference of Pennsylvania State entomologists and officials 
) was attended by Mr. Worthley at Erie on February 10, during which plans for 
the corn borer control work in Pennsylvania were formulated and arranged. 
M. C. Lane returned February 9 to his field station at Toppenish, Wash.., 
after a protracted visit to Washington, during which he -had the opportunity 
of inspecting the corn borer research work. He also became acquainted with 
