66 DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS OF VICTORIA 



PLATE XLIV. 



The "Banksia Borer" (Cyria imperialis, Donov.) 

 Fig. 



1. Branch of Native Honeysuckle (Backsia) showing larva, tunnels 



and perfect beetles emerging. Natural size. From nature. 



2. Perfect insect, male. Natural size. From nature. 



3. Perfect insect, female. Natural size. From nature. 



4. Perfect male, in flight. Natural size. From nature. 



