. Annual report. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects. 41 Mr. Smith expressed the gratification all present felt in listening to so lucid and interest- ing an account from which everyone would carry away many practical and valuable hints. The next paper was read by Mr. E. A. Schwarz, of Washington, on " The Geographi- cal Distribution of the semi-tropical Floridian Coleopterous ; It was followed by a discussion, in which nearly all present took part, as to what should be considered the limits of the North American fauna, and what species should be included in
. Annual report. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects. 41 Mr. Smith expressed the gratification all present felt in listening to so lucid and interest- ing an account from which everyone would carry away many practical and valuable hints. The next paper was read by Mr. E. A. Schwarz, of Washington, on " The Geographi- cal Distribution of the semi-tropical Floridian Coleopterous ; It was followed by a discussion, in which nearly all present took part, as to what should be considered the limits of the North American fauna, and what species should be included in the fauna of a particular region, reference being especially made to semi-tropical species that are from time to time found in the north. The Club next proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year and unani- mously selected the following : President—James Fletcher, Ottawa, Ont. Vice-President—L. 0. Howard, Washington, Secretary-Treasurer—Dr. D. S. Kellicott, Buffalo, Saturday, August 18th.—A most enjoyable excursion was made to Put-in-Bay by ?steamer on Lake Erie. There was a very large attendance of the members of the Associ- ation, including the Entomologists. This pleasant feature of the proceedings gave the members a much better opportunity of becoming acquainted with each other than would otherwise have been the case, Arrangements were made for the excursionists to stay on shore for about an hour, and this time was made good use of by the members of the Club. The insect of most interest was secured by Mr. Westcott, who collected in large numbers by beating a small spruce tree, a remarkable Hemipteron, identified by Prof. Osborn as Emisa longipes. Many galls and parasitic fungi were also collected. Among the butterflies noted were Colias philodice, Pieris rapce, and what appeared strange to Can- adian eyes at this time of year, Papilio turnus ; P. asterias and Pyrameis cardui were also observed, and a few speci- -j?IG, 25. mens of Utetheisa
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