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The larvae were found in body of female. It is something like K. 

 galiiformis, but distinguished by the impressed sutures. 

 On twigs of Quernis. 



The four species of Kermes above mentioned are of little importance, 

 although occasionally a tree may be found which will contain quite a 

 few specimens of the scale, but in most cases they are heavily para- 



PIG. 4. Kermes nigropunctatus. Larv;e and adults on twig of oak. 



sitized and are thus held in check and not allowed to increase to any 

 extent. 



Gossyparia spuria Modeer. 



(Elm-tree Scale.) 



Larva. — The newly hatched larva is of an elongated oval form, nar- 

 rower behind, of a clear yellow color, each segment with a strong lateral 

 spine, and the front border of the body with six spines. The genito- 

 anal ring has six hairs, around which is later formed a secretion, which 

 renders them invisible. There is a double row of spines down the 

 middle of the back; the antennae are 6-jointedj joints 2 and 3 longest, 



