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been observed where in former years trees were defoliated by 
them. Though the forest tent caterpillars [Clisiocampa 
disstria Hiibn.] have been numerous, they have not been so 
abundant as last year, and they are now in the pupa or cocoon 
stage. Some maples have been badly defoliated by this pest. 
June 20. Aside from the forest tent caterpillar, we have been 
remarkably free from insect pests. These caterpillars have in- 
flicted considerable damage on hard maples, our principal 
shade trees. June 23. A few elm leaf beetles have made their 
appearance, though but little damage has been caused. The ex- 
tremely wet weather has kept insects pretty well in check. Potato 
beetles have been scarce and easily controlled. July 18. 
Erie county (J. U. Metz, Swormyille)—— Asparagus beetles 
[Crioceris asparagi Linn.] have been exceedingly num- 
erous this spring and much more abundant than in former years. 
No currant worms [Pteronus ribesii Scop.] have appeared 
so far and few potato beetles. A very little Hessian fly 
[Cecidomyia destructor Say] has been observed in a 
neighboring wheat field. May 28. Hessian fly has been found 
only in very small numbers; probably less than 1% of wheat is 
infested. There appears to be no more of this pest on no. 6 wheat 
than on more resistant varieties. The bud moth {[Tmetocera 
ocellana Schiff.] is scarce, and no indications of the palmer 
worm [Ypsolophus pometellus Harr.] have been ob- 
served. Nota single nest of the appletree tent caterpillar [Clisi- 
ocampa americana Fabr.] has been found. June 20. 
Genesee county (J. F. Rose, South Byron)— The first asparagus 
beetle [Crioceris asparagi Linn.] was observed May 25, 
and the currant sawfly [Pteronus ribesii Scop.] had 
lopped young currant shoots by May 23. There is a little com- 
plaint of potato beetles [Doryphora 10-lineata Say] work- 
ing on tomatoes. No injury by Hessian fly [Cecidomyia 
destructor Say] has been reported, and appletree tent cater- 
pillars [Clisiocampa americana Fabr.] do not appear 
to be as abundant as last year. Currant worms are rarer. May 
26. Appletree tent caterpillars are certainly much less numerous 
than last year. There are not nearly so many to be seen along the 
roadsides, and their scarcity in these places is attributed to the 
