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Cherry Borer Moth (reproduced from Handbook of the Destructive 

 Insects of Victoria, by C. French, senior). 



Fig. 1. — Cherry branch attacked by borer, appearance of sawdust-like covering, 



indicating grill) at work. 

 Fig. la. — Branch, with covering ri'inoved. showing damage done by larva. 

 Fig. 2. — Lar\-a in bore, where it retires when not feeding. 

 Fig. 3. — Larva (or grub), top view. Natural size. 

 Fig. 3a. — Larva (or grub), under view. Natural size. 

 Fig. 4. — Head and first three segments of larva, side view. 

 .Fig. 4a. — Head and first three segnient.s of larva, ventral view. 

 Fig. 5. — Perfect insect. Natural size. 



