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converted into eggs, only the shriveled and dry skin remaining after 

 all have been deposited. 



The insect natnrally hibernates during the winter in the egg state, 

 but due to the uneven hatching caused by the warm weather in the 

 southern part of the State, practically all stages of the young and 

 the adult males and females may be also abundant during the winter 

 months. 



Fig. 81. — Cocoons of the male mealy bugs. Immature females 

 also visible. (Essig, P. C. Jr. Ent. ) 



Distribution. — Throughout the entire State. Present in nearly all 

 the citrus sections, excepting in the counties of the warmer interior 

 regions. 



Food Plants.— Works on a great variety of plants, including 



