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YiNGLiNO (H. C). Aphid Eggs in Texas (Lat. 30°, ZO' ).—Jl. Ecm. 

 Entam., Concmd, N.H., x. no. 1, February 1917, pp. 223-224. 



While the opinion has been held for some time that oviparous 

 reproduction in Aphids does not occur south of about latitude 35° to 

 36°, the author records the discovery, in December 1916, of two large 

 clusters of eggs and wingless Aphids in the act of ovipositing on 

 dogwood [Cornus asperifolia, Mich.) in Texas. These apparently 

 belong to the species Anoecia {Schizoneura) corni, ¥., and are now 

 imder observation. 



Weiss (H. B.). Notes on several Insects not heretofore recorded from 

 New Jersey. — Jl. Econ. Entom., Concord, N.H., x, no. 1, February 

 1917, p. 224. 



The sawfiy, Janus abbreviatus, Say, occurs as a rule in nurseries, 

 the larvae living in the twigs of poplar and willow about the base of 

 the trees. In the late summer the tips of the shoots die back and turn 

 black in consequence of these attacks. Diprion simile, Htg., the Euro- 

 pean pine sawfly, was found for the first time in New Jersey in the 

 summer of 1916, the attacks being confined to pine trees in nurseries. 

 The insects were heavily parasitised by the Chalcid, Monodotitomerus 

 dentipes, Boh. Phytomyza aquikgiae, Hardy, the columbine leaf- 

 miner, destroys the foliage early in the season, but later appears 

 to be less destructive. The cockroach, Blaberus discoidalis, Serv., 

 is frequently found in orchids imported from South America. 



Webster (R. L.). The Clover Weevil in Iowa. — Jl. Econ. Entom., 

 Concord, N.H., x, no. 1, February 1917, p. 225. 



Hypera punctata (clover leaf weevil) has been frequently recorded 

 from various localities in Iowa and presumably occurs throughout 

 the south and probably most of the eastern portion of the State. 



Pink Boll Worm. — Jl. Econ Entom., Concord, N.H., x, no. 1, February 

 1917, p. 225. 



Specimens of cotton bolls infested with Gelechia gossypiella have 

 been received at the Bureau of Entomology from Mexico, where this 

 pest has been introduced in Egyptian seed imported for experimental 

 purposes. An absolute quarantine was immediately decreed in the 

 United States against Mexican cotton seed, and frequent inspections 

 will be made in Texas in order to stamp out any colonies which may 

 appear, a thorough exploration being conducted meantime in Mexico. 

 The occurrence of this moth in Mexico constitutes a very grave menace 

 to the cotton fields of the southern States. 



Insecticides Purer. — Jl. Econ. Entom., Concord, N.H., x, no. 1, 

 Febmary 1917, pp. 225-226. 



The Insecticide and Fungicide Act of 1910 has resulted in a marked 

 improvement in the quality of the substances placed on the market. 

 The quality of the materials offered has been kept up to standard 

 by the inspectors and the importation of incorrectly branded or 

 adulterated insecticides has been stopped. The Board is investigating 



