92 DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS OF VICTORIA: 



PLATE XXVII. 



The " Apple-root Boker " (Leptops Hopei. — Fahrs). 



rig. 



1. Branch of apple tree with perfect insects, showing female drawing 



edges of leaves together and depositing eggs. Natural size. 



2. Larva. Slightly enlarged. 



3. Pupa. Natural size. 



4. Eggs on leaves, showing also silky covering to same. 



5. Showing damage to apple-tree root by tunnelling. 



