by packhorse on to the Table-land, which is a great assistance, especially as it is necessary to take provisions for the whole time one intends to remain there, and an abundance of clothing to put on during the cold nights. As soon as the usual hideous stratum of burnt logs, which surrounds almost all cultivation in New Zealand, is passed, the forest becomes extremely beautiful, and the views which one obtains from the track, as it passes up the side of the Graham River, are really very fine. About four hours' hard climbing from Heath's brings us to the saddle, at an altitude of about 3,000ft. above the sea-level. Here the source of the River Pearse is crossed, where several interesting Neuroptera can be captured, a delicate species allied to Hemerobius being one of the most conspicuous. Just before we cross this stream a fine view of Mount Arthur is to be seen through an opening in the trees. From this point the track gradually descends, following the bed of Flora Creek for a matter of ten miles, and passing through dense birch forest all the way. Here on favourable days in January and February may be seen the rare and beautiful Dodonidia helmsii flying quietly about in and out of the sunshine, and settling on the branches just out of reach. I may state that four specimens of this butterfly only have at present been taken, and that the British Museum is much in want of a type; so perhaps visitors to this locality may be good enough to look out for the insect and obtain them one. I think it will be found on most of the wooded hills in Nelson Province between 2,500ft. and 3,000ft., as I took a poor specimen on the Dun Mountain (1885), in quite a different neighbourhood. It is also said to have occurred on the hills the other side of Wellington Harbour, but I have not seen it. About two miles after we leave the source of the Pearse a small clearing is reached, called “Flora Camp,” which is a convenient halting-ground for those who wish to ascend Mount Arthur without visiting the Table-land, as a branch track can be followed up shortly after we leave the saddle, leading directly on to the mountain. The track along Flora Creek in many places presents a most picturesque appearance, the numerous waterfalls and the gradual increase in the size of the stream being features of especial interest. To an entomologist with a tent and plenty of time no doubt a day would be well spent here, collecting Neuroptera over the stream, Micro-Lepidoptera, and sugaring the trees at night for moths. Mr. Meyrick mentions, in his article on the New Zealand Noctuina (“Trans. N.Z. Inst.” for 1886), that he tried sugaring on the Table-land with no result; but I feel sure that, had he sugared in the forest (where there are not nearly so many flowers), his labours would have