Holmes, R. 1959 Erolia melanotos 2 12 June Barrow, Alaska herlargest ava was 5mm in diameter. 14 June Barrow, Alaska Upon returning to the above mentioned area where The Q was collected, it was found that The P was still present. It had not acquired a new mate yet but was seen to chase off 2 Sisp (sp?) and later chase off 2 Dumbins. Apparently his territory is fairly well staked out. 15 June Barrow, Alaska One male seen along the gas road. It did not seem to be paired, and may have been the bird seen on 12+14 June, however we were not in the same locality. 16 June Barrow, Alaska Several pairs and a few individuals were seen in and near Voth's Area. The P mentioned previously was seen defending his territory against a pair which had intruded. This involved the Q of the pair chasing his Q and then the other Q chasing both these birds. The chase consisted of flying low over the ground (not over 10-15 feet)