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a. corresponding but more rounded blackish spot towards the tips of the 

 wing-cases. The eggs, which are placed on leaves, stems, &c., are 

 irregularly oval in form, and finely granulated with an irregular net- 

 work ])attern. Although they are only about as big as a pin's head, 

 they are still easily seen with the naked eye. They take about a week 



Fig. 18. — The Pumpkin Beetle {AuUicnphom hiUiris. Boi;- 



Fig. 19. — Mottled Cup Moths {Dnralifmi rnhnrniis. !,c\vin). 



to hatch out. As a rule, the depredations of this beetle have niostb 

 been confined to plants belonging to the melon, pumpkin, and marrow 

 family; but, unfortunately, it has also started to altick p:achjs, 

 nectarines, cherries, young apples, &c., and in some districts causes 

 considerable losses. The. following sprays have been tried with splendid 



