122 DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS OF VICTORIA: 



more indistinct than the black, the lower wings are of a 

 l)rownish grey, tlie hody being orange black at the tail 

 end with two prominent white blotches on the sides of 

 the thorax and near to the head, the male being smaller 

 than the female. 



I am not sure as to when the eo-ors are laid, ))ut the 

 young larvae may be found feeding about September, and 

 the fully-grown ones in November, that is, in the districts 

 previously mentioned. An allied genus, Hi/leora^ of 

 which there are three species found in Victoria, if 

 common, would make great havoc amongst our eucaly]:;ts. 

 There is but the one species of Danima described, it 

 having been taken very close to the city, also at Gisborne, 

 Healesville, &c. It is a singular fact that the grub 

 is seldom, if ever, to be found on trees fully grown, Imt 

 mostly on very young, and often dwarf, saplings, which 

 it rapidly destroys. 



Fortunately it has not yet been found attacking fruit 

 trees, but as this mav anv dav occur it is well for erowers 

 to be al)le to recognise the culprit, so that prompt steps 

 may be taken for its destruction. 



Prevention and Remedies. 



Should this pest unfortunately make its appearance in 

 orchards, the plants, both those attacked as well as those 

 untouched, should be thoroughly sprayed with Paris 

 Green, in the proportions previously recommended. 

 Hand-picking and shaking the trees when not in fruit 

 w-ould also be useful, as the caterpillars are not difficult 

 of dislodo;ment from the tree. It mav be thouoht bv 

 some that this moth, although fairly common, will not be 

 likely to become a serious pest, but judging from past 

 experience, and a long one also, such deductions are not 

 for a moment to be relied upon, as a change of conditions 

 or food of an insect often causes a large increase in 

 numbers. I recollect that many years ago a collector 

 might have travelled for days, and although he knew 

 where to look for them, would not be likely to find more 



