570 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



of the tobacco flea-beetle (Epitrix parvula), a description of the larvae and. pupa 

 and notes on the published habits and injuries of this insect. 



On the habits of the Oscinidae and Agromyzidae reared at the United States 

 Department of Agriculture, D. W. Coquillett ( U. S. Dept. Ayr., Division of 

 Entomology Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 70-70). 



Notes on cucumber beetles, F. H. Chittenden (U. S. Dept. Agr., Division of 

 Entomology BnJ. 10, n. .sec, pp. 26-31, figs. 2). — The striped cucumber beetle (Diahrotica 

 vittata) and the twelve-spotted cucumber beetle (D. 12-punctala) are described and 

 notes are given on their life history and habits. 



Insects that affect asparagus, F. H. Chittenden (U.S. Dept. Agr., Division of 

 Entomology Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 54-62, fig. 1). — This consists of brief notes on numer- 

 ous species of lepidoptera and hemiptera found on asparagus and more extended 

 notes on the common asparagus beetle (Crioceris asparagi) and twelve-spotted 

 asparagus beetle (C. 12-punctata). 



The sugar-cane borers of Java, L. Zeiintner ( U. S. Dept. Agr., Division of Ento- 

 mology Bui. 10, n. ser., pp. 32-36, figs. 4). — This is a resume of the results of studies 

 made at the experiment station at Pasoeroean, Java, during the past few years. 

 The results were published in the Mededeelingen van liet Proefstation Oost Java. 



The following borers are considered: Diatrwa striatalis, Scirpophaga intacta, Chilo 

 infuscatellus, and Grapholitha schistaceana. 



The pine geometer moth (Fidorcia piniaria), S. MacDougall (Trans. Highland 

 and Agr. Soc. Scotland, 5. ser., (1897), pp. 106-123, figs. 3).— Description, life history, 

 and food habits of this insect are given and remedial measures are suggested. 



Two parasites of sugar cane, E. Bordage (Rev. Agr. Reunion, 2 (1S98), No. 4, pp. 

 400-403). — Notes the occurrence of larva? of Dendroneura sacchari and Grapholitha 

 schistaceana in cane. 



Report of the State Board of Agriculture on the work of extermination of 

 tbe gypsy moth (Agr. Massachusetts, 1897, pj). 307-350, pis. 4). — This contains the 

 reports of the financial agent, the entomologist, and the field agent of the Board of 

 Agriculture of Massachusetts. The article reports what has been done in the work 

 of extermination of the gypsy moth and describes the present conditions of the 

 infected regions. 



Notes on predaceous beetles, A. F. Burgess (Agr. Massachusetts, 1S97, pp. 402- 

 411). — Notes are given on the life history and habits of several beetles which prey 

 upon the larva' of the gypsy moth. 



The species of Podisus occurring in the United States, A. H. Kirkland 

 (Agr. Massachusetts, 1S97, pp. 412-439, pi. 1). — Descriptions of the species Podisus 

 occurring in the United States and notes on their habits are given, together with a 

 synopsis of the species, synonymy, etc. 



Danger of importing insect pests, L. O. Howard (U. S. Dept. Agr. Yearbook 

 1897, pp. 529-55 .', Jigs. 19). — Of the 73 species of insects most injurious in the United 

 States 37 have been undoubtedly introduced from foreign countries. The great 

 majority of introduced species have come from Europe. The author regards nursery 

 stock as the most dangerous means of importation of insect pests. Foreign insects 

 liable to be imported are figured and discussed. 



Notes from correspondence ( U. S. Dept. Agr.. Division of Entomology Bui. 10, n. 

 ser., pp. 97-99). — Brief miscellaneous notes, taken from correspondence, on the follow- 

 ing subjects: Datana angnsii injuring pecans in Mississippi; abundance of Calocala 

 lacrymosa at Brookkaven, Mississippi; the pear-tree borer in Mississippi; remedy 

 for cabbage worms; the rice grub beetle at electric lights in New Orleans; injury by 

 the bark beetle (Dendroctonus rnjipennis) ; injuriousness of Pieris protodice; injury by 

 the silver-pine tortricid to Douglas spruce in Oregon ; Heterocampa manteo on oak ; the 

 malodorous carabid (Xomius pygmauts) iu Oregon; voracity of Hippodamia glacialis; 

 injury to chrysanthemums by Corythuca irrorata; a psyllid (Trioza diospyri) injuring 

 Chinese persimmons; plant-lice injury to tomato; parasites of goats; the house crab 

 spider as a destroyer ot'ilies, and a wasp parasite. 



