ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY ENTOMOLOGY. 6<)1 



Eeport of the entomologist, J. 15. Smith (New Jcmvy titas. Ri)t. IDUG, pp. 515- 

 i!09, pis. 15, figs. 18). — The San Jose scale still remains the most impurtiint 

 scale insect in the State. Some damage was also observed durhig the year by 

 the attacks of oyster-shell bark-louse, scurfy scale, peach soft scale, cottony 

 maple scale, etc. 



Observations were made on plum cnrculio, apple-tree borer, pear-leaf blister- 

 mite, pear psylla, army worm, wireworms, white grubs, asparagus beetles, 

 wheat maggots, various forestry insects, rose chafer, grape galls, plant lice, and 

 miscellaneous insects. The army worm occurred in a quite serious outbreak 

 during the year, and the natural enemies and remedies for this insect are con- 

 sidered. The gipsy moth was introduced into the State for purposes- of study 

 and fears were entertained that it had escaped but apparently this was not the 

 case. A large variety of remedies was tested in attempting to control root 

 maggots of onions and various cruciferous plants, and the remedies were tried 

 in a cooperative manner by growers. Apparently neither tobacco nor hellebore 

 served as an effective repellent for these pests. Some benefit, however, was 

 observed from the use of carbolic acid, kerosene emulsion, and certain jiroprie- 

 taiy reme<lies. 



It is stated that brood XIV of the periodical cicada failed to appear in New 

 Jersey, it having probably been destroyed by English sparrows and other 

 enemies. Accounts are also given of tussock moth, elm-leaf beetle, and remedies 

 used in the control of San Jose scale, and other insects. Both lime and sulphui 

 wash and soluble petroleums are effective in destroying San Jose scale. Crude 

 petroleimi is still used in the State to some extent in the control of scale 

 insects. Detailed descriptions are given of arsenate of lead, Paris green, lime- 

 sulphur wash, a number of proprietary insecticides, crude oil, kerosene limoid. 

 carbolic acid, whale-oil soap, and other insecticides. 



Entomological notes (Natal Agr. Jour, and Mln. Rec, 10 (1907), No. 7. />/<. 

 765-770). — There appears to be a slight diminution in the numl)er and extent 

 of the swarms of locusts in Natal. The cultures of locust fungus used in Xata! 

 appear to have lost their virulence and are of little or no value. 



^Mention is made of a rot of cotton bolls apparently due to the attack of 

 insects. 



[Entomological notes] (Natal Agr. Jour, and Miii. Rec, 10 (1907), No. S. 

 lip. 9.>5-!)2S). — I'.rief notes are given on the location of locust swarms, the use; 

 of locust fungus, the stinging of horses by bees, and locusts in Argentina. 



Color varieties of Locustidae, F. Knab (Science, n. ser., 26 (1907), No. (170, 

 pp. 595-597). — Attention is called to the striking variations which have occa- 

 sionally been observed in species of the Locustidte. At times rose colored or 

 scarlet si)ecimens are observed and this color variation appears to be connected 

 with the color of the food. It is suggested that this matter needs further study. 



The larch shoot moth. Grain weevils, R. S. Macdougall (Jour. lid. Agr. 

 \ London], IJ, (1907), No. 7, pp. 395-399; J,12-J,15, figs. ,'?).— A description is 

 given of Argyrcsthia Ifrvigatella in all its stages. The moths issue from the 

 twigs in May and June, and in the spring of the second year the attacked shoot 

 fails to develoj) its buds. The best treatment for tliis pest consists in l)reaking 

 off and destroying infested shoots. 



Brief economic and biological notes are given on Calandrd tiniiunin and 

 c. oryza\ 



A revision of the American components of the tenebrionid subfamily 

 Tentyriinae, T. L. Caskv (I'roc. Mash. Acad. HcL, 9 (1907), pp. .>75-5.i.i).—'Vh*' 

 American s]»ecies of this subfamily are .nrranged in a systematic manner to- 

 ;-'etlier witli analytical tables to assist in their identification. A number of new 

 urcnera and species are describe<l. 



