lo Jan., 1910.] 



A New Fruit Pest. 



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<:hrysalides in the ground, thev could easily be attracted to the light ^of a 

 lamp placed on a brick in a tin vessel containing kerosene. An ordinary 



C. FKEXCK, DIREXIT. 

 L. 0. VALD ANDERSEN, DEL. 



HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA, HUBN. (TOMATO MOTH). 



iMg. I. Plums showing damage caused by caterpillars. Natural size From Nature. 



Fi- 2 Larva, back view. Natural size. From Nature. 



Fi"" 2K. Larva, side view. Natural size. From Nature. 



"Y\a , Chrvsalis. Natural size. From Nature. 



Fi. i Chrvsl.lis after moth has emerged. Natural size^ From Nature. 



''■ ^' Fig. 5. Perfect Insect. Natural size. From Nature. 



hurricane lamp would answer the purpose. By this means the moths 

 ^dlT be destroyed, which will prevent egg-laving. The ground . around 

 the fruit trees should be kept well worked, as the caterpillars go mto the 



