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Figure 61. 



Gossyparia ultni, Geoff. 

 a. b. c, appearance of the insect as it is dormant during the winter ; e. cushions, or 

 scales on the bark upon which the insects rest ; f. twig, with insects on the bark. 



At this time those which I have seen are of a light, yellow color, 

 and have a sort of resinous appearance, — that is they seem as if 

 made of gum copal or amber. They are usually, to all appearance, 

 lifeless, although when kept for some time in a warm room, they 

 curl as shown in the figure at b. It is hai'dly necessary to notice 

 that the figures are all greatly magnified, the lines by the side of 

 each figure being intended to indicate the actual length. 



In the spring as the warm weather comes on the dormant lice 

 awaken to activitv and as Mr. Howard informs us the females then 



