8 April, 1908.] 



A New Apple Pest. 



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A NEW APPLE PEST. 



Mr. C. French, Government Entomologist, states that, during the 

 la.st few weeks, the larvae of the Cup Moth, so well known as a partial 

 destroyer of our eucalypts, have been found attacking apple trees at 

 Avenel. Inspector Wallis has informed Mr. French that another case has 

 since occurred at Mangalore. 



This pest will require careful watching as the larvae are exceedingly 

 voracious and are occasionally to be found in countless thousands. The 

 Cup Moth will be figured in Part IV. of the Destructive Insects of Victoria, 

 which is now nearlv ready for press. 



COVER ILLUSTRATION. 



The stallion illustrated on front cover is '' Kinloch "' (imported from 

 New Zealand), 4 years, the property of Mr. W. J. Bodey, Murtoa. He 

 was very successful in the Wimmera show yards during the past season. — ■ 

 Editor. 



