Pomona Coi.i.ec.i: Journal of Entomolooy 403 



those of the wingc<l form without the sensoria. The articles an- somewhat 

 variable in length; 1 0.095 mm., 11 0.071 mm.. Ill 0.438 mm.. 1\' 0.188 mm.. 

 \^ 0.2 mm.. \I 0.46'J mm. (VI 0.094 mm.. VII 0.375 mm.). The head and 

 thorax are yellow^ The abdomen is very smooth and heautifully roiiiuled 

 and tapered as shown in the cut. ConiicU's — Dark, usually extend outwanlly 

 at right angles to the body axis. .S'/\7^ — Dark. Other characters same as in 

 winged form. 



This insect was very abundant this year feeding upon the small Milkweed. 

 Asclepias mcxicana, in all parts of Southern California. It is preyed u|>on by 

 the larvae of Syrphus sp., Chrysopa sp., Coccinella califoriiiciis. Hippodamia 

 convcrgcns. and l)y internal parasites. 



