54 DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS OF VICTORIA : 



PLATE XLI. 



The "Blue Gum Moth" (Mnesampela privata, Gn.) 

 Fig. 



1. Branch of Blue Gum showing insect at work, various stages. 



Natural size. From nature. 



2. Perfect Insects. Natural size. From nature. 



3. Perfect Insects. Natural size. From nature. 



4. Pupfe, side and dorsal view. Natural size. From nature. 



o. Cocoon and fly which attacks lava. Natural size. From nature 

 6. Side view of above fly. Natural size. From nature. 



