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day to day and ascertain the date of hatching of the 

 larvas. 



3. If the larva? hatch before the leaf-buds open, 

 ascertain upon what the larvae feed at this time. 





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FIG. 137. The apple-tree tent-caterpillar, eggs, tent, larva, cocoons, and adult. 



4. If egg-clusters are not found, search for webs. 

 Upon what kinds of trees other than apple can these 

 be found ? 



5. If possible, find a specimen in a convenient 

 place to study where it can be examined daily. If 

 none is found near the school or the home of the 

 pupil, or near some street between the two, cut off a 



