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FRUIT INSECTS 



They become nearly full-grown by fall and hibernate in the 



inch in length, whitish 



burrow. 



The larvae are then about i 



Fig. 298.— 

 The imported 

 currant borer 

 in its burrow 

 ready to pu- 

 pate (X If). 



Fig. 299. 



Pupa of the imported currant borer. 

 Matheson photo ( X 4) . 



Fig. 300. — Moth of the imported currant borer. 



with a brownish head and legs. In May the larva burrows 

 out to the surface of the stem, leaving the opening covered by a 



