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SOME SOl'TII INDIAN INSECTS, ETC. 



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Fig. 277. — Cricula trifenestrata : 1. Larva; _ ; . Cocoon enclosing pupa ; 

 I, 1 emale Moth. (< (riginal.) 



Lifehistory. — Full-grown caterpillar about 50 mm. long, segments 

 sharply defined, each with six large wart-- from which arise tufts ot 

 fine hairs; colour ilark brown, with a pale-reddish stripe along the 

 side, prothoracic segment (first segment behind head) and anal 

 claspers crimson. Cocoon spun amongst leaves and twigs, often in 

 masses; composed of a net-work of bright golden silk. 



Foodplants. — Mango; cashew (Anacardium occidentale). 



Status. -An occasional pesl oi mango and cashew, stripping all 

 the leaves. 



Remarks. (1) The hairs of the caterpillars are poisonous and 

 they should therefore not be handled. 



(2) The cocoons are often found in large numbers and inquiries 

 are made regarding a possible sale for them. They are, however, 

 of no commercial value. I 



