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To show the possibihties of a close inspection, another shipment 

 may be referred to which was inspected on May 26, 1913. This 

 consignment consisted of mango plants in a wardian case from Java, 

 and, on superficial examination, would probably appear to be free 

 from injurious insects. These plants, however, were removed from 

 the case, and a thorough examination revealed the presence of the 

 following coccids: 



Leucaspis indica Marlatt Aspidiottis lataniae Sign. 



Fiorinia theae Green Aspidiotus hederoe Vail. 



Pseudaonidia clavigera Ckll. Parlatoria pseudaspidiotus Lindgr. 



Psevdaonidia trilobitifortnis (Green) Vinsonia stellifera WcvStw. 



Aspidiotus dictyospermi Morg. Lecanium sp. 



Aspidiotus palma' Morg. &. Ckll. Pseudococcus sp. 



Ceroplasles sp. 



In addition to the coccids listed, some of the leaves were well covered 

 with galls, resembling, in may respects, those produced by certain 

 coccids on eucalyptus in Australia. Unfortunately, we were unable 

 to detect any female insects in the galls, and, therefore, it was impos- 

 sible to ascertain the real maker. Mangoes have also been received 

 from India infested with Phenacaspis dilatata (Gre«n), Asterolecanium 

 pustulans (Ckll.), and an immature Pulvinaria. 



In addition to the pests referred to, the following have been collected 

 from time to time entering the District of Columbia on imported plants 

 and plant products: 



Potatoes {Solanum sp.). The Potato weevil {Rhigopsidius tucu- 

 manus Heller) was found to be infesting potatoes from Peru, Bolivia, 

 and Ancud or San Carlos and Castro Islands, Chile. In addition 

 to the weevil referred to there were also in the potatoes from Peru 

 two species new to science representing also two undescribed genera. 

 When examining these tubers the attention of the inspector was 

 attracted to what appeared to be a dryness of certain parts of the 

 peel, resembling somewhat the work of some leaf-miners in leaves. 

 On opening these dry spots the weevils in question were found. The 

 first shipment, which arrived in the month of May, included not only 

 the adults but the larvae and pupae. A subsequent shipment, received 

 on December 4 from Bolivia, exhibited only the adults of Rhigopsidius 

 tucu?nanus. We have recently received from Mr. C. H. T. Townsend, 

 who is located in Peru, information to the effect that occasionally 

 potatoes reach the tables of second rate hotels containing cooked 

 larvae in their galleries. 



Red mangrove {Heriteria littoralis). Pods of this plant from the 

 Philippine Islands on examination were found to contain a number of 

 Cryptorhynchid beetles, which, according to the authorities of the 

 National Museum, represent undescribed species. 



