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occasioned Avas quite noticeable. It will be remembered that the 

 appearance of this species in this State was recorded by Professor 

 AVebster three years ago, and it Avonld seem from this occurrence 

 that the species has been spreading and that it is likely to prove of 

 considerable importance where the trees it infests are of any value. 



The elm leaf -beetle ( GaleruceUa luteola Mull. ) . This species, which 

 has been so injurious in different parts of the eastern United States, 

 has been reported as introduced at Dayton, Ohio, specimens in con- 

 siderable numbers being secured by Mr. A. F. Burgess, chief in- 

 spector of orchards and nurseries. This is the first occurrence of 

 this species in the State, and its a])pearance at a point so distant 

 from any of the other localities where it occurs is a matter of con- 

 siderable interest. 



The peach borer {Sanninoidea exitiosa Say). This common enemy 

 of peaches has apparently been somewhat more numerous than usual 

 during the past season, although regularly a common species in peach 

 orchards. 



The occurrence of the screw worm {Clirysomyia macellaria Fab.) 

 is perhaps worthy of notice, although it has doubtless been a common 

 species in the State for many years. It has been found on the beach 

 at Cedar Point as one of the most abundant species, feeding on the 

 dead fish that are thrown ashore. Xo instances of its attack on man 

 have come to our notice. The species seems at that point fully 

 adapted to the particular food supply which is furnished it in the 

 drift from the lake. 



The Hessian fly {Mayetiola destructor Say), whicli has 1)een some- 

 what less destructive the last two or three years, seems this year, from 

 reports, to be on the increase. I have not myself had much oppor- 

 tunity of noting its abundance in the fields, and therefore judge 

 simply from reports which have been sent to me. 



The chincli bug {Blissns leucoptervs Saj^), while present and com- 

 ing to light in collections during the year, has not, so far as I know, 

 caused any considerable destruction. No reports of its serious abun- 

 dance have come to me. 



The squash bug {Anasa trhtis De G. ) has put in its regular api)ear- 

 ance, and I liave noticed some quite destructive work on squash vines 

 during the latter part of the season. This species is doubtless locally 

 abundant ahnost every year and must be responsible for no small 

 amount of damage. 



The bagworm (Thyridopteryx ephemern^form'ts Steph.) has not, 

 perhaps, been much more abundant than in former years, but has 

 attracted attention. It does not appear to multiply very greatly and 

 its range is j)robably not changing materially. 



The fall web-worm {Ilypluudria cunea Dru.) has again been 



