HOW TO KNOW THE IMMATURE INSECTS 



27a. Last pair of abdominal spiracles placed dorsally and closer to- 

 gether on middle line. Fig. 449 Family CARPOSINIDAE 



This family consists of about 100 described species. 

 The caterpillars are fruit-borers. One species bores 

 in peaches in Japan. 



Fig. 449. Lateral 

 aspect of 7th 

 and 8th abdom- 

 inal segments. 



27b. Not as 27a. 



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28a. Mesothorax with 2 setae vii located above base of 

 leg. Fig. 450 29 



Fig. 450. Setol 

 mop of meso- 

 thorax. 



28b. Mesothorax with I seta viL 30 



t9a. Prothoracic spiracle with long axis vertical. 



FamUy THYRIDIDAE 



The caterpillars of this family are concealed feeders. 



29b. Prothoracic spiracle with long axis horizontal. 



Fig. 451 Family PSYCHIDAE 



The caterpillars are called bagworms 

 because they make portable cases with 

 leaves, twigs and other debris. They feed 

 upon leaves, flowers, and even bark. Pu- 

 pation occurs in the larval case in which 

 the female may remain until the eggs are 

 laid. 



Fig? 451. Thyridopteryx ephe- 

 meraeformis Haworth. 



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