Chionaspis. 1 4 1 



extremity of claw, and two tarsal not reaching extremity of claw). Length 

 075 mm, 



Newly hatched larva {fi^. 12) pinkish, tinged with orange. 



Eggs usually reddish ; occasionally orange yellow. 



Habitat on Vitis lanceolaria and allied species ; usually upon the under 

 surface of the leaves, though a few individuals find their way on to the upper 

 surface. Found also rarely upon the upper surface of leaves of ElcBagnus 

 latifolia, also more commonly on leaves of Loranthus sp. Pundaluoya, Nuwara 

 Eliya. The insects always occur in large colonies, and cause conspicuous 

 discoloured spots and blotches upon the leaves. Should the grape-vine be ever 

 cultivated largely in Ceylon, this insect might prove a rather serious pest. 



EXPLANATION OF PLATE XLVII. 



Chionaspis vitis. 



{All figures , except No. i, more or less enlarged.) 



Fig. I. Leaf of Vi'lts sp., with insects, nat. size. 



2. Female puparium, occupied by insect and eggs. 



3. „ „ empty. 



4. Adult female, before gestation, ventral view. 



5. „ „ containing ova, dorsal view. 



6. „ „ pygidium. 



7, 8, 9. Stages in growth of male puparium. 



10. Adult male, dorsal view. 



11. „ „ foot. 



12. Young larva. 



13. Terminal joint of antenna of male. 



