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The galls (figs, i and 2) are of various sizes. The smjller ones, 6 

 mm. ill length, containing the young larvre j those 11 to 12 mm. in length 

 and 7 mm. diameter containing the adult beetles. 



The life-history of this species becomes all the more interesting from 

 the fact that several other members of the genus have habits somewhat 

 similar. Lixus parens has been bred from galls in the stems of 

 Anieiatichier. L. macer was bred by Dr. Riley from the axis of the stems 

 of CItenopodiiDii hybridioii. This species was also bred by Mr. Webster 

 from Helianthus. L. scrobicollis, Boh., has been bred from Ambrosia 

 artemisicefolia and Ambrosia trifida. 



Explanation of Plate 3. 

 Fig. I. — Gall, showing hole through which adult beetle has emerged. 

 Fig. 2. — Gall, showing the inside hollowed out, where the larvae and 



pupne live. 

 Fig. 3. — Mature larva. 

 Fig. 4. — Nearly mature pupa. 

 Fig. 5. — Proboscis, showing insertion of antennae. 

 Fig. 6. — Adult beetle. 



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