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many become full grown before becoming infested. Until additional 

 data are secured, it is unwise to proceed further in a discussion of the 

 relationship between insects and fleshy fungi or to draw any sweeping 

 conclusions. 



Explanation of the Plate. 

 Fig. 1. Polyporus betulinus on birch. 

 Fig. 2. A section of Fomes applanatus. 



Fig. 3. Polyporus lucidus, lower surface showing insect apertures. 

 Fig. 4. Polyporus versicolor, a favorite with the Coleoptera. 

 Fig. 5. Fomes igniarius, a section showing insect injury. 



