Pyralidae 
and frequently leaves the stalk at one place and enters at another, 
making several holes in the course of its growth. When ready 
to transform, it burrows to the surface, making a hole for the 
exit of the future moth, and transforms to the pupa state. There 
are several generations in the course of a season, and the insect 
hibernates in the larval state within the stalks.” 
The fact that the insect makes its home in the winter months 
in the dry stalks furnishes the means for most effectually com¬ 
bating its attacks. The remedy is found in destroying the 
stalks, either by burning 
them or by gathering them 
up and feeding them to live 
stock. It is well known 
that where crops are ro¬ 
tated, and the stalks are 
not left standing in the 
fields all winter, the insect 
does not succeed in inflict¬ 
ing much damage. Care¬ 
ful and intelligent tillage of 
the soil, cleanliness in the 
fields, will do much to pre¬ 
vent the increase of these 
insects, as well as of many 
other injurious species 
which might be named. 
In addition to feeding 
upon sugar-cane, sorghum, and corn, it has been ascertained 
that the insect will attack “Gama-grass” (Tripsacum dactyloides), 
and it is recommended to burn over fields in which this grass 
grows in proximity to corn-fields. The student who is desirous 
to know more about this insect may consult the pages of “ Insect 
Life,” Vol. IV, p. 95, where Dr. Howard has written at length 
upon its habits. It is from this article that much of the infor¬ 
mation contained in the preceding paragraphs has been drawn. 
SUBFAMILY GALLERIIN/E 
This is a subfamily the larvae of at least one species of which 
have the remarkable habit of making their abode in the hives of 
405 
1 , 
Fig, 225.— D, sqccharalis. a, female, en¬ 
larged ; l), wings of male; r, pupa, enlarged. 
(After Howard, “Insect Life,” Vol. IV, 
P- 95 -) 
