FULOORIDAE Scolops sulcipes (Say).
This is a common species in meadow associations of eastern United States but only one capture has been recorded for this region. The Plains, Aug. 2.5, 1920.
Elidiptera slossoni Van Duzee.
Breeds in dead (rotten) spruce and white pine; a more detailed account of this species is given under life history. Barber Point, 1917. Proulx's Lumber Camp, July 16, 1920.
Cixius misellus Van Duzee (Fig. 19, b).
Like the preceding species this insect occurs in the forest asso ciations especially among conifers and its nymphal stages are probably associated with such trees. Cranberry Lake, Aug. 6. 1917. Plains, Aug. 3, 1920. Wanakena (Banger School), Aug. 12. 1920. • Cixius pini Fitch (Fig. 19, a Found among conifers especially spruce and usually in places where the spruce is bordered by boggy conditions. It seems prob able that the larvae may be limited to some of the conifers for their support. Cranberry Lake, Aug. 2, 1917. Grasse River, July 22, 1917. Plains, Aug. 3, 1920. Ranger School, Aug. 12, 1920.
This appears to be the most abundant species of the genus for this region and was taken in greal est abundance on the campus of flue Summer Camp. Cranberry Lake, July 29-30, 1920. Wanakcna, Aug. 12, 1920.
This has been taken most commonly in connection with the plants associated with the snowberry but probably the fine grasses of the bog association furnish its food supply. Cranberry [Jake and Barber Point, Aug. 10, 1920. Wanakena, Aug. 12, 1920.
This appears to be quite rare in this region as only a very few specimens have been taken. Barber Point, .July 20, 1917. Aug.. 12. 1920 (Fig. 20. a).
Laccocera vittipennis Van Duzee.
This is a very common form in swampy regions and was taken in greatest abundance at the Plains in the areas where there has evi dently been little change of conditions for a long lapse of time.
The food plant is probably some of the fine grasses but no particu lar species has been determined. Plains, Aug. 3, 1920.
Stenocranus dorsalis (Fitch).
Common to wide extent of eastern l'llited States, but apparently much less common here than the following species. Barber Point, July 25, 1917.
Stenocranus felti Van Duzee.
Common to the northern woodlands where open sedge-covered spots are found. Cranberry Plains, Aug. :1, 1920.
Kelisia axialis Van Duzee.
rsually rather rare and found On sedge in lowland or swampy places. Barber Point, Aug. 17, 1919; Aug. 13, 1920.
Pissonotus dorsalis Van Duzee.
Taken at lower levels in grassy places. Plains, Aug. 3, 1920. Barber Point, Aug. 1, 1917.
Pissonotus ater Van Duzee. Barber Point, 1920.
Liburniella ornata (Stal).
This handsome little species was taken in small numbers in low grass lands. Cranberry Lake, July 5, 1920. Plains, Aug. 3, 1920.
Liburnia pellucida Fabricius.
A cosmopolitan species common to grass lands especially in more humid localities, but taken only rarely in this region. Plains. Aug. 3, 1920.
Liburnia paella Van Duzee.
This is one of the smallest species of the group, but often occurs in large numbers. It is confined to grassy, moist locations. Barber Point, Aug. 6, 1920.
Liburnia campestris Van Duzee.
An abundant. species of wide range and no doubt a source of loss in meadows and pastures. Cranberry Lake, June 9, 1920. Wanakena. Aug. 1-7, 1917.
Liburnia lutulenta Van Duzee.
A common widely distributed species. Barber Point and Wanakena, 1920.