1066 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



tips, the cutting should be made a few inches farther dowu, and beyond 

 the burrow of tbe larva." 



Brief notes are given of tbe habits of the Avhite-horned Urocerus 

 (U. albicornis). The insect was observed depositing its eggs upon the 

 surface of some freshly sawed spruce lumber. It is stated that this 

 species is rather rare in New York; and as it ordinarily deposits its 

 eggs in dead rather than living timber, no great danger is expected to 

 result from it. A systematic table is given for the separation of the 

 various species of tlrocerus found in the State of New York. 



The author records some notes on the eggs, larval stages, pupal and 

 adult form of the imperial moth. Its distribution is given for the State 

 of New York. As to its natural enemies, it is said to be exceptionally 

 free, no parasites having been recorded for it, though in one instance 

 it is said to have been attacked by house ants. 



A popular account is. given of the tarnished plant bug (Lygus pra- 

 tensis). It is recorded that it was unusually destructive to young peach 

 trees in New York through its habit of sucking tbe juices from the 

 developing buds, and thereby stunting the growth of the trees. As 

 remedies, the author suggests tbe burning of weeds and rubbish which 

 might serve as a shelter for the insects. When they occur in large 

 numbers, they may perhaps be best captured by jarring into a large net. 



The author gives brief notes upon the following insects: Clover-hay 

 caterpillar (Pyralis costalis), clover-seed midge (Gecidomyia legumini- 

 cola), carpet beetle (Anthrenus scrophularice), oak primer (Elaphidion 

 mllosum), hickory borer (Gyllene pictus), elm-leaf beetle (GaleruceUa 

 Ivteola), chinch bug (Blissus leucopterus), Pemphigus populi-transrersus, 

 Chaitophorus sp., Gallipterus ulmifolii, Drepanosiphum aeerifolii, Aphis 

 mali, Myzus cerasi, M. ribis, Ehopalosiphum sp., and Thrips tabaci. 



The report contains a list of all tbe publications of the entomologist 

 for the current year, together with such additions as have been made 

 to the State collection, and rather exbaustive bibliographies of most of 

 the insects which are treated in it. 



Fourteenth report of the State entomologist on injurious and 

 other insects of the State of New York, E. P. Felt (Bui. New 

 York State Mus., 5 (1898), No. 23, pp. 151-295, #te. 9, Jigs. 20).— The 

 report contains notes on the following insects: 



Pale brown By turns (Byturus unicolor) (pp. 158-160). — The beetles 

 are said to have been found in the opening buds of raspberries. Accord- 

 ing to Fitch the larvre are found in the berry. The remedies suggested 

 are spraying with arsenites, hand picking, and beating the beetles into 

 pans containing kerosene. 



Gooseberry -fruit fly (Trypeta canadensis) (pp. 161-163). — Tbe author 

 gives an account of the work of this insect in New York State, Avith 

 notes on its distribution and life history. For controlling the insect the 

 destruction of the fruit by chickens or artificial means is recommended. 



The white-marked tussock moth (Notolophus leucostigma) (pp. 163-176, 



