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Insects in these counitries are known, I think it useful 

 to publish my few observations. 



I am much indebted to Mr. Green for many iden- 

 tifications. 



1. SCALE INSECTS FROM EL-ARISH 



Daclylopiiììac : 



1. — Astreolecanium pustulans var. sambuci Ckll. 



This species is very injurious to Ihc edible fig 

 {Ficus carica) producing great rampart formy defor- 

 mations on the twigs. Everywhere is found a heavy 

 infection. 



2. — Sphaerococcus marlatti Ckll. 



Sph. marlatti may be found on ihe covered end 

 of leave stalks of Date Palms everywhere. Any damage 

 is not recognisable. 



Diaspinae : 



3. — Adiscodiaspis tamaricicola Malenotti 



In mediocre infection on nearly each older Taiììa- 

 rix tree. 



4. — Aspidiotus latania Sign. 



On Thyniclaca liirsula in the sandy surounding of 

 El-Arish. 



5. — Targionia nigra Sign. 



On a desert shrub near El-Arish. 



