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In general outline the adult beetle is rather robust and when viewed 

 from the side has a rather peculiar appearance because the head is 

 bent to nearly right angles to the body (Fig. 54d). 



The larva (Fig. 54a) is about Yg °f an i^ch l° n g> white in color 

 and densely covered with short hair. 



The pupa (Fig. 546) is also white in color, about the same length 

 as the adult, and is encased in a delicate silken cocoon. 



Fig. 55.— Work of the Cigarette Beetle on a Bundle of Fancy Wrappers, reduced. 



(Photograph by the author.) 



As this insect works in sheltered situations, it undoubtedly breeds 

 throughout the year. Dr. Chittenden has succeeded in rearing a 

 generation in 47 days, which would give us four or five generations 

 annually. 



Both the larvae and adults feed upon a great variety of dried 

 substances. They feed upon all kinds of tobacco, either the dried 



