EXPLANATION OF PLATE 144. 



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Fig. 1. Stem of Italian niillPt showinsr (n) mark left l>y nvi]Kisition, and (i) egg 



in situation 



Fig. 2. Egg ; magnifieil { < 20). 



Fig. 3. Young larva; magnified {x20). 



Fig. 4. Full-grown larva ; magnified ( X 8). 



Fig. 5. Pupa ; magnified ( X 8). 



Fig. 6. Beetle; magnified (x 8). 



Fig. 7. Stem from which imago has emerged, showing (c) exit. 



