ENTOMOLOGY. 569 



The Hessian fly in Sweden ( Cecidomyia tritici), H. Tedin (Landtmannen, 9 

 (1898), No. 35, pp. 559-561). 



Insects injurious to the cranberry and other fruits, C. H. Fernald (Ayr. 

 Massachusetts, 1897, pp. 144—162). — The greater part of the damage t<> cranberries in 

 Massachusetts is caused by the following 3 insects: The vine worm (Ilhopoboia rac- 

 ciniana), the fruit worm (Mineola vaceinii), and the cranberry spanworm (Ematurga' 

 faxonii). The habits of these insects are discussed and remedies for them suggested. 

 A few other cranberry insects of less importance are noted. The author also dis- 

 cusses plant lice and the San Jose scale and suggests treatment. 



Two Japanese insects injurious to fruit, M. Matsumura ( 77. S. Dept. Ayr., 

 Division of Entomology Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 36-40, figs. 2). — The apple-fruit borer 

 (Larerna herellera) and the pear-fruit borer (Nephopteryx ruhrizonella) are described 

 and notes are given on remedies. 



The peach-twig borer, C. L. Marlatt (77. S. Dipt. Agr., Farmers' Bui. 80, pp. 15, 

 figs. 5). — This is a revised reprint from U. S. Dept. Agr., Division of Entomology, 

 Bulletin 10, new series (see p. 565). 



Three shade-tree insects, A. H. Kirklaxd (Agr. Massachusetts, 1S91 , pp. 238-247, 

 figs. 5). — The author discusses the sugar-maple borer (Plagioniotus speciosus), the 

 oak primer (Elaphidion viUosum), and the imported elm-bark louse (Gossyparia 

 uhni), considering such points as life history, injury, natural enemies, remedies, etc. 



Notes on the strawberry weevil : Its injuries and bibliography, F. H. Chit- 

 tenden( 77. S. Dept. Ayr., Division of Entomology Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 82-87). 



The fig eater, or green June beetle, L. O. Howard ( 77. S. Dept. Agr., Division of 

 Entomology Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 20-26, fig. 1). — This gives notes on the characteristics 

 and habits of the green June beetle (Allorhina nitida). It is shown, contrary to 

 the general belief, that the normal food of the larva- of this beetle is the vegetable 

 mold of rich soils and that in its larval stage it is not a crop pest. 



Scale insects, A. M. Lka (Producers' Gaz, and Settlers' Bee. [ West. Australia'] 5 (1S98), 

 No. 6, pp. 465-483, pis. 3, figs. 15). — Notes are given on the San Jose scale (Aspidiotus 

 perniciosus), red scale (A. aurantii), greedy scale (A. rapax), black aspidiotus (A. rossi), 

 mussel scale (Mytilaspis pomorum), mussel scale of citrus fruits (M. citricola), black 

 scale (Lecanium olea-), broad or soft scale (L. hesperidum), cottony-cushion or fluted 

 scale (Icerya purchasi), mealy bugs (Dactylopius spp.), etc. 



The subject of parasitism of scale insects is discussed at- some length and various 

 remedies suggested for the destruction of the scales by means of washes and 

 emulsions. 



Monograph of the genus Aspidiotus, G. Leonardi (Bir. Patol. Teg., 7 (1S9S), 

 No. 1-4, pp. 38-86, figs. 18). 



American scale insects as a menace to European fruit culture, A. Berlese and 

 G. Leonardi (Eiv. Patol. Veg., 6 (1898), No. 11-12, pp. 321-352, figs. 21). 



Scale insects on cacti, Kuhlgatz (Monatsschr. Eakteenkunde, S (1S9S), No 11, pp. 

 100-170, pi. 1). — One of a series of articles on scale insects, together with a descrip- 

 tion of Bhizoeoccus multispiuosus nov. spec. 



Destructive locusts in 1897, W. D. Hunter ( 77. S. Dept. Agr., Division of Ento- 

 mology Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 40-53). — This is a report of observations made in an 

 exploration of the territory within the limits of the permanent breeding ground of 

 tin' Rocky Mountain locust and adjoining territory. The activity of the Uocky 

 Mountain locust throughout the entire breeding region was greater than for many 

 years. The species Avas present in northwestern Wyoming, the larger part of South 

 Dakota, and the northern half and western third of Nebraska, the situation being 

 serious in some of these places, especially South Dakota. The nonmigratory locust 

 was unusually abundant in South Dakota, Nebraska, and parts of Oregon and 

 Washington. 



The tobacco flea-beetle, F. H. Chittenden ( 77. S. Dept. Agr., Division of Entomology 

 Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 79-S'!,fig. 1).— This gives recent observations on the larval habits 



