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Show 824 REPORTS ON THE INSECT-HOUSE. [Nov. 15, to have emerged in transit; the other 3 I deposited in this case, had the pleasure of seeing a fine female emerge on August 19. I kept her some days, hoping for a male; but no more have yet appeared. M y correspondent afterwards sent 6 more cocoons, which came by steamer through agents ; but these, unfortunately, had all emerged en route. I have given him further instructions, which I hope may result in getting over a number of a later brood. This gentleman also sent me 5 apparently healthy pupae of the lovely Ceratocampa ixion, which I deposited in a suitable vessel, under mould: two splendid imagos have already emerged, on the 9th and 10th September respectively, both in perfect condition; and I am hoping for others daily. No. 12. Hybrids between Attacus pernyi and A. roylei, deposited by Lord "Walsingham.-A female specimen of these emerged on August 10th, and a male on the 15th ; they are both preserved for his Lordship. I cannot discern any difference between these and Attacus pernyi. No. 13. Papilio machaon.-Larvae were exhibited nearly all through August, and some nice pupae obtained for next year. No. 14. Papilio podalirius.-Some nice larvae of this species were obtained from Germany, and exhibited in that and the pupa-stage throughout August; all are now in the latter stage ; two are exhibited in this case, and the remainder reserved in the cool for next year. No. 15. Deilephila galii.-This species followed that of Erebia medea in this case ; and several larvae were obtained for succession from Germany. A few pupae have been procured from these, and are now exhibited in this case. No. 16. Smerinthus ocellatus.-A few larvae were obtained at intervals to illustrate this species; and there are now some nice pupae: some are exhibited, and the remainder retained in the back room for next season. No. 17. Sphinx ligustri.-Larvae of this handsome species were exhibited throughout August; and some healthy pupae have been obtained. No. 18. Saturnia carpini.-Some late larvae of this species were obtained from the North and occupied this case during August. Cocoons are now exhibited ; and I have a good supply for next season. No. 19. Vanessa antiopa.-From July till early in present month imagos of this interesting species have been seen alive in the case, and have been much admired on account of their great rarity in England ; those exhibited are of continental origin. No. 20. Stauropus fagi.- Following Zygana filipendula in this case came the very curious larvae of this species, which I obtained from eggs. Five larvae attained nearly full growth, but died one by one. I had, however, a succession at hand, and the case has been continually supplied with these interesting lame; two are now tenants of it, and exhibit at present no signs of failing. [Mrs. Hutchinson, of Leominster, kindly sent me a larva of this species; but I fear it was injured in transit, as it died two days after arrival.] |