58 PROC. ENT. SOC. WASH., VOL. 35, NO. 4, APR., ; '>33 CORRECTION. In view of forthcoming articles it is advisable to point out that the name Anopheles {Stethomyia) lewisi Shannon, used in describing a species of mosquito from Brazil (Proceedings Entomological Society of Washington, 1931, 33, 154) is pre- occupied by Anopheles maculipennis Meigen, 1818. The name Anopheles {Stethomyia) thomasi is herewith pro- posed to replace the earlier name. This name is given in commemoration of Dr. H. Wolferstan Thomas, noted for his medical work in the Amazon region. Raymond C. Shannon. REVIEW OF HOWARD'S "FIGHTING THE INSECTS, THE STORY OF AN ENTOMOLOGIST." Fighting the insects, the story of an entomologist. 8 vo., cloth, 333 pp. New York. MacMillan and Company. 1933. ?2.50. It is with an acknowledgment of gratitude to the publishers that at their request this review of an unusual book is undertaken. It reveals the personality of a very brilliant and unusual individual and comprises a modest, simple narrative of the background, the development, and the outstanding events of a careerof first rank in the field of science. The work is of especial and outstanding significance in the history of economic entomology in America because the career of L. O. Howard, for the greater part of a long lifetime, has been insepar- ably blended with its development. And this is true not only in our own coun- try but to a degree in other widely separated parts of the civilized world. The entomological fraternity everywhere will applaud the distinguished author for having placed on permanent record such a wealth of information from his experience. The skill of a veteran is disclosed in the marshaling of material and in the highly informal anecdotal manner of presentation. The result is not only a most entertaining book but one which will appeal to every lover of his fellowmen. The analysis is keen and illuminating and occasionally there is a comment that is radiantly penetrating. Dr. Howard has not only studied the insects but he has had a deep interest in, a wide experience with, and a keen sympathy and affection for his fellow-beings as well, hence tlie book overflows with a spirit essentially human, sincere and illuminating. The narration of any life is of dramatic interest when properly and adequately presented. This is particularly true when, as in this instance, it has been crowded to over- flowing with events and contacts of perennial interest: His ancestry, his birth and early childhood, his boyhood and college days at Ithaca, N. Y., his early entomological work under Professor Comstock, his later work in Washington, D. C, under Prof. C. V. Riley, and the events of his further career are traced step by step. There are many pages that deal with significant themes, as the growth of entomological work in the United States; the control of imported insect pests; the development of various phases of medical entomology; narra-.