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Several complaints were received concerning plaster beetles. In one
instance where a house had been damaged by a burst pipe an infestation
occurred of Aridius satelles, an Australian insect which so far as is known
is the first instance of this species being found under these circumstances,,
The British Museum of Natural History was pleased to have some
specimens for its collection
We were fortunate in being able to maintain a full staff in this
section during the year.