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genua Figites. They are accordingly named Figites rubus-caulis, or the 

 raspberry-stalk gall-bee. The insect and its habits are described, to- 

 gether with its gall. 



Some raspberry canes were received, showing a row of small holes 

 bored into them for the reception of small, shining white eggs, causing 

 the canes to crack open and show the pith. Dr. Fitch had seen the same 

 in wild raspberry, also in willow, and in cherry. In 1858. the apple- 

 twigs in some orchards in Akron, O., were extensively injured in the 

 same manner. Watch was set for the depredator — it was caught in 

 the act — sent to Dr. F., and by him identified as the Buffalo tree-hop- 

 per, Ceresa bubal us Fabr. 



[Professor Riley, in his Fifth Report on the Insects of Missouri, t^. 

 121, states that the above punctures are the work of another insect, 

 viz., the Snowy cricket, (Ecanthus niveus Harris. The punctures made 

 by C. bubalus are different, as figured {loc. cit., fig. 50) and described.] 



1862. The BuSalo Tree-Hopper. (The American Agriculturist, for 

 June, 1862, xxi, p. 172.) 



Communicates a portion of the matter relating to this insect con- 

 tained in the 12th Report on the Insects of N. Y. {Trans. JST. Y. St. 

 Agricultural Society, xxvii, 1867, pp. 889-898). 



1862. The Entomologist. No. XXXII. — The Asparagus Beetle. 

 (The Country Gentleman, for July 31, 1862, xx, pp. 81, 82 

 — 73 cm.) 



The Asparagus plant grows wild in Europe. Africa and the West 

 Indies. Since first introduced in this country, perhaps two hundred 

 years ago, it has been exempt from the insects that attack it in Europe, 

 until the present time, when its principal European pest, the Crioceris 

 asparagi, has been discovered in Queens county, on Long Island. The 

 beetle and its larva are described and figures presented of them. 

 In considering the means of combatting the insect, the fact is stated 

 that the long experience with it in Europe had given no better 

 method than that of hand-picking ; it is therefore probable that the 

 same method will have to be employed here. This need not be re- 

 garded as an irksome and endless task — it may become a pleasant 

 pastime. It is believed to be possible to exterminate it, by diligently 

 collecting it by hand from the few plants that it may be necessary to 

 grow, and cutting down all others during two or three months, com- 

 mencing early in June. An organized effort for its prompt extermina- 

 tion through Horticultural and Agricultural Societies, and the appoint- 

 ment of efficient town committees, is recommended 



1862. The Entomologist. No. XXXIIL— The Maple Psocus. 

 (The Country Gentleman, September 4, 1862, xx, p. 162 — 

 35 cm.) 



Insects received from Prospect HMl, N. Y., where on August 11th, 

 they were infesting fruit and ornamental trees. Their first appearance, 

 in a wingless state, was about the 1st of August ; later (when sent) 

 they were winged. They were said to be remarkably timid creatures. 



