THE GOLDSMITH BEETLE. 



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The most satisfactory means of averting the insects' injuries, however, will be found 

 in the destruction of the eggs during winter. This may be done either by digging and 

 turning them under, or by burning over the dead leaves among which they lay. 



Fig. 124 —The walking stick, a, b, eggs ; c, young just batching ; 

 d, male ; e, female. (After Riley). 



90. The goldsmith beetle. 

 Coialpa lanigera (Linn.). 



We have observed this beetle pairing June 1 on the leaves of Carya 

 porcina, and it evidently may be counted as occasionally feasting on the 

 foliage of the hickory. 

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