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bumble or humble bees, other bees, wasps, flower or Syrphus flies and 
many others. 
78 Lady bugs. Certain species are valuable agents in controlling 
plant lice, which they and their young feed on, Some forms prey on 
scale insects. 
79 Soldier beetles (Chauliognathus species). The beetles 
are among the pollen carriers and the larvae prey on the worm of the 
codling moth. 
80 Syrphus flies. The adults are usually seen among flowers, but 
the work of their frequently brightly colored larvae in reducing the 
number of plant lice is not so well known. These beneficial maggots 
are nearly conical and may be found among colonies of plant lice. 
81 Spined soldier bug (Podisus spinosus). Represents a 
number of species which prey on other insects. This one feeds on a 
number of common pests, such as the potato beetle, elm leaf beetle and 
asparagus beetle grubs. 
82 Red tailed Tachina fly (Winthemia 4-pustulata), 
Valuable parasite of army worm, tent caterpillar and several other pests. 
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF THE ENTOMOLOGIST 
The following is a list of the principal publications of the entomologist 
during the year 1899. 95 are named, with title,’ place and time of 
publication and a summary of the contents of each. Volume and page 
numbers are separated by a colon, the first superior figure tells the 
column, and the second the exact place in the column in ninths); Je. e.9 
63 : 993 means vol. 63, p. 993, column 2, beginning in the third ninth, 
i. e. about one third of the way down: 
Scale on magnolia and Euonymus. (American gardening, 29 Oct. 1898, 
19: 742°) 
Leeanium tulipiferae Cook and Chionaspis euonymi 
Comst. from Fishkill on the Hudson are identified and remedies given. 
Beneficial bugs. (Country gentleman, 3 Nov. 1898, 63: 868%) 
The nine pronged wheel-bug, Prionidus cristatus Linn. is figured, 
briefly described and its beneficial habits given. The masked bed bug hunter, 
Opsicoetus personatus Linn. is similarly treated and the protection 
of both forms is urged. 

1 Titles are given as published and in some instances they have been supplied by editors. 
