58 EBERHARTS OUTLINES OF 



come white, with black markings. Their resemblance to 

 miniature white barrels with black hoops is very marked, and 

 the resemblance is heightened by a small black spot in the 

 proper position for a bung hole. The sides of the eggs 

 which are applied to each other are almost entirely black. 



In oviposition the female moves her ovipositor in a zig- 

 zag manner from one row to the other. The young larva in 

 hatching cuts out the head of the barrel with its beak with 

 the utmost neatness and precision." 



Fig. 62. Harlequin Cabbage Bug. 



This insect has a great preference for such plants as the 

 cabbage and the turnip : but has no aversion to mustard and 

 radishes. • 



Remedies. Hot water is very good, as is also the 

 method of entrapping them under leaves and rubbish where 

 they have sought shelter. 



Burning weeds and rubbish and care and cleanliness in 

 cultivation are useful. 



The kerosene emulsion might be tried. 



THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG. 



( Lygvs lineolaris. Beauv ) 



This destructive insect is plentiful all over the coun- 

 try. It attacks a variety of plants, doing great injury. 



Hibernating in the mature state, they deposit their eggs 



