EXPERIMENT STATION BULLETINS. 



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whence, iii some examples, faint lines radiate to the margin; the disc 

 occupied bv a long, pale, clear, oval spot; or in some mature specimens 

 the scale is entirely yellowish-brown, the dorsal pale spot partly 

 or wholly covered and on the sides minute pale dots in place of reticu- 

 lation. Under side all pale, a broad space all around the insect. A 

 conspicuous blackish ej'e-spot above each antenna. Antennae of eight 

 joints: The first short; the second longer, about the same length as 

 the fourth ; the third longest of all ; the fifth longer than the fourth, but 



Fig. 1:). — Antenna of adult female long Lecanium. greatly enlarged, Original. 



not so long as the third; the sixth, seventh and eighth shortest, the 

 eighth longest of the three, which (especially the terminal) have all 

 gradated sides. The eighth, indeed, simulates two joints, but the 

 gradated structure and want of color make it impossible to determine 

 with certainty whether or not there is a real articulation. Young 

 larvae under the scales. Length 4 to .^, breadth 2 to 2.25 mm. No male 

 scales seen." 





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Fitr. 13.— Anal pi ites and appendages of adult female of long Lecanium. greatly enlarged, Original. 



Mr. Douglas records the scale on Acacia catechu, Anona muricata, 

 Murica fragifera At^crrhoa caramhola and SpathophyUum hlandum. 



The young of this insect are born alive. They are protected for a 

 short time in a pocket or cavity in the under side of the body of the 

 mother. This cavity is large enough to accommodate eight or ten of 

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