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1961
Journal of the Lepidopterists* Society
63
MINUTES OF THE TENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LEPIDOPTERISTS, SOCIETY
The 10th annual meeting of the LEPIDOPTERISTS' SOCIETY was held in New York City at the Department of Entomology, of the American Museum of Natural History, on December 28, 1960.
The morning session was chaired by Dr. F. H. Rindge. The following papers were presented:
1. "Courtship of the Queen (Danaus gilippus)," L. P. Brower, Amherst College, and Florence P. Cranston, Boston, Mass.
2. "Preliminary results of field studies of a population of Euphydryas editha", Paul R. Ehrlich, Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University.
The afternoon session was devoted to a symposium "The Family Papilionidae," chaired by Dr. Louis S. Marks. The following papers were presented:
1. "Harmonization of concepts of higher classification of the Papilion-idae," Paul R. Ehrlich, Stanford University, and E. G. Munroe, Entomology Research Institute, Canada Department of Agriculture.
2. "Experimental studies of the Papilionidae", C. L. Remington, Yale University.
3. "History of classification of Papilionidae, with comments", by L-S. Marks, Fordham University.
Papers in both sessions were followed by lively discussion.
Dr. Ehrlich, the Secretary, called the business meeting to order at 3:15. In the absence of the Treasurer, Dr. Remington, Mr. Hessel and Dr. Ehrlich explained the financial position of the Society, and the reasons for the Executive Council's recent decision for a modest increase in dues. It was pointed out that in view of the volume of publication done by the Society, the dues are still incredibly low, perhaps lower than those of any similar organization. Emphasis was given to the fact that members can be of great assistance to the Society by becoming Sustaining Members and by encouraging others to join the Society. It was moved and seconded
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that the concensus of the meeting be expressed supporting the action of the Executive Council in raising the dues. Passed unanimously. The meeting expressed its thanks to Dr. Rindge and the Museum for their hospitality.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M.
Present at the meeting were: Frere Adelphe-David, W. A. Andersen, C. D. Anthony, J. W. Bakeless, L. Bayer, J. V. Z. Brower, L. P. Brower, M. E. Cady, R. T. Carde, F. H. Chermock, J. Cooks, G. Collier, A. B.
COTTRELL, C. V. COVELL, Jr., F. P. CRANSTON, C. J. DEMPWOLF, C. F.
dos Passos, P. R. Ehrlich, R. R. Ehrlich, N. W. Gillham, G. T. Hellman, J. H. Hessel, S. A. Hessel, G. W. Kamp, W. S. McAlpine, H. Marks, L. S. Marks, L. Maurtrer, N. S. Obraztsov, K. W. Philip, D. J. Pirone, C. L. Remington, F. H. Rindge, F. Rutkowski, W. Sikora, R. S. Simmons, G. A. Trigaux, J. P. Wourms, M. Zappalorti, J. B. Ziegler.
Respectfully submitted, Paul R. Ehrlich, Secretary.
FOODPLANTS OF SPHINGID^E IN WISCONSIN
For the past twenty-five years I have been taking one or two specimens of Sphinx kalmise (J. E. Smith) each year at Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, but have not been able to locate it's food plant. This summer I found two freshly hatched larvae on Diervilla lonicera. These were brought to maturity and are now in the pupa stage. A few years; ago I found a half grown larva of Darapsa pholus (Cramer) on Huckleberry and a larva of Amphion nessas (Cram.) on Fire Weed, Epilohium angustifolium. I have also raised several broods of Sphinx gordius (Cramer) on Alder, Alnus incana. I am not sure that these food plants are a matter of record but present them for comment.
H. M. Bower, 601 Mclndoe St., Wausau, Wis., U. S. A.