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2. Ti'nea tapefzella, Linn. The moth has the base of the wings black 



and the ti[)s white or gray. The caterpillar lives always in a tube 

 which it spins through and over the article it is destroying, working 

 into it particles of the cloth or other material attacked. 



3. Tineola biselliella, Hum. The moth is silvery fawn-coloured with 



the wings sloping when at rest, The cater'pi liars pins only a sligh 

 tube or path of silk on its food or is frequently found uncovered 

 When full grown it spins a close cocoon something like the case of 

 No. I, but rounder at the ends and less regular. 



These all pass the winter as caterpillars without feeding and change 

 to chrysalides and a little later to moths in the spring. 



No article, however short, upon these troublesome insects would 

 be complete without some suggestions as to the best means of prevent- 

 ing their injuries. The whole damage is done by the caterpillars and 

 none by the perfect moths. 



The habits are as follows : The moths which lay the eggs from 

 which the caterpillars hatch, appear in spring and through the summer. 

 These fly to any object composed of suitable food for their young to 

 feed upon, and lay eggs which hatch into minute caterpillars ; these 

 feed till winter and then remain torpid through the winter changing to 

 moths the foUowiug spring. When possible all articles of clothing liable 

 to attack should be well shaken, brushed and put away in tightly closed 

 paper parcels before the moths appear in spring. The caterpillars only 

 feed on animal substances, therefore articles wrapped in paper, cotton 

 or linen are safe. Clothes vv'hich are not packed Liway before the moths 

 show themselves should be hung in a consi)icuous place where they will 

 not be forgotten so that they may be frequently shaken or brushed. 



Carpets, furniture, or furs which have become infested may be 

 spiinkled or saturated with benzine or gasoline which will destroy all 

 insect life. Care must, of course, be taken not to have a light near 

 when these inflammable substances are beinc; used. 



Putting camphor, naphthaline, pepper and cedar amongst clothes, 

 have the effect of keeping the moths from laying their eggs upon them 

 to a large extent, but they are not sure remedies. — J.F. 



