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1889. 



First report of its occurrence in North America, in Canada. 

 May have been present a few years earlier. Reported as being in 

 very destructive numbers in England. 



1890. 



Still present in England and spreading. A pest reported from 

 South Africa which, from its habit, must have been this insect. 



1892. 

 California. 



1893- 



On the increase in California. 



1894. 



Still present in California. Reported from New York State, 

 from North Carolina, and said to have been found in meal and 

 bran from Mexico on exhibition in Chicago. 



1898. 



New York State. Pennsylvania. (Reported as having been 

 present there for three years.) New outbreak in Canada. 



1899. 

 Wisconsin. 



1900. 

 Wisconsin. 



1901. 

 Minnesota. 



1903. 

 Minnesota. 



