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interest. From the reports, I have taken the liberty of
isolating the Geology Group's Weekend as a separate
feature. This meeting is probably the most highly
organised meeting of the year, and was so much enjoyed as
to warrant this highlighting. Perhaps, in the future, other
Groups may come up with meetings which could be reported as
special features.
Finally, before we plunge into the body of the
Bulletin, do remember to give me copy, also bouquets and
raspberries for me to act on.
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PROPOSED NEW COUNTY LIST OF BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS
There can be no doubt that a very great need exists for a
new and authoritative Essex Lepidoptera. In the sixty-three
years since William H. Harwood's check-list of Essex
lepidoptera appeared in the Victoria County History, the
knowledge of the lepidoptera of our County has increased
enormously; many new species have been recorded, a number
have ceased to occur in Essex, and the status summaries
which Harwood gave, require considerable amendment in the
majority of cases.
At a meeting in Chelmsford on 14th March, 1970,
attended by a number of Essex lepidopterists, it was agreed
to proceed with the preparation of an Essex Lepidoptera, for
which purpose an editorial panel was formed, consisting of
Messrs. A.J. Dewick, J. Firmin, H.C. Huggins, G.A. Pyman
and E.F. Williams. It is hoped to publish the work in
three to four years' time.
Will anyone interested in furthering this project
apply to the Recorder, who will be happy to supply full
particulars: E.F. Williams, The Cottage, Navestockside,
Brentwood, Essex. (Phone: Coxtie Green 602).