232 SECOND REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST. 



(Fabr.), and recommends the 'application of carbolic acid and water 

 (i part to 100) about the stems to prevent attack. If the larva." are eat- 

 ing into the stem, sand saturated with kerosene oil should be spread 

 around it, — the oil to be gradually carried into the soil to kill the 

 larvae. 



The Carpet Bug, Anthrenus scrophularise. (Country Gentleman, for 

 August 23, 1883, xlviii, p. 681, c. 2-3 — 16 cm.) 



The larva reported as injuring linen and silk goods, but its feeding 

 upon these articles has not been established, and is doubted. Benzine 

 is named as the best remedy for its attack, and coal-tar roofing-paper, 

 and '' carbolized paper" as preventives. 



The Pine Emperor Moth. (Country Gentleman, for September 27, 

 1883, xlviii, p. 781, c. 2-3 — 24 cm.) 



The larva of Eacles imperialis (Drury), is sent for identification from 

 New Jersey, where it was found feeding upon plum. It had not been 

 hitherto recorded upon this food-plant. Its food-plants are mentioned- 

 the caterpillar described, its habits, transformations, and the principal 

 features of the moth given. Reference is made to further information 

 of the species. 



Saw-Fly Larvae on Quince. -(Country Gentleman, for October 4, 1883, 

 xlviii, p. 801, c. 2 — 12 cm.) 



Quince leaves in Erie, Pa., are badly eaten by the larva of a saw-fly 

 feeding on the upper surface of the leaf. The species is not identified. 

 A description of it is given. The larva of Vanessa antiopa^ feeding on 

 elm, and Adalia bipimctata^ found on quince, are identified. 



Bark Louse on Willow. (Country Gentleman, for October 4, 1883, 

 xlviii, p. 801, c. 2-3 — 22 cm.) 



The apple-tree bark-louse is found incrusting a stem of Kilmarnock 

 willow, from Ansonia, Conn. Other plants upon which it is known to 

 occur in addition to apple, are named. The species belongs to Mytilas- 

 pt's, and according to Prof. Comstock, is identical with pomorum of 

 Bouche. As remedies, scouring with soap-suds and a stiff brush, and 

 showering with a kerosene emulsion are recommended. 



The Chinch-bug in Northern Nevv York. (Albany Argus, for October 

 10,1883, p. 3, c. 2-3 — 90 cm. Watertown Daily Times, for October 12, 

 1883 [the same article copied]. Country Gentleman, for October 

 18, 1883, p. 841, c 2-4. [the same copied nearly entire].) 



Following a letter from Mr. M. H. Smith, of Redwood, Jefferson Co., 

 N. Y., giving an account of the discovery of the insect and the injuries 

 committed, the report of the writer is given, after his visit to the in- 

 fested locality, embracing the following heads: The insect identified — 

 appearance of the insect — observations upon the attack — just cause 

 for alarm — persistence of the attack — importance of arresting the 

 attack — remedial measures recommended. 



