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LADY-BEETLES. 



Fig. 39. — Pentilia misella, Lee. — a, beetle; b, larva: c, pupa; d, blossom end of 

 pear eaten by the Pentilia. (Alter Howard and Marlatt), Division of Entomology 

 Department of Agriculture. 



But there is one exception, one black sheep in the flock ! 

 This exception is a plant-feeding species (Epilachna borealis 

 Fab.), happily not as yet found in our state. But as it will doubt- 

 less find its way to our fields we should be on our guard. This 

 lady-bug, both as larva and as adult, feeds upon squashes, cucum- 

 bers, and melons. The beetle is yellowish, with large black spots, 



Fig. 40. — Epilachna borealis. Fab. After Division of Entomology, D, S. Dept. of 

 Agriculture. 



