PINE-SHOOT TORTRIX MOTH. TA) 
from the hinder edge; and dividing the remaining portion of the seg- 
ment across into about two equal parts was a raised line, formed on 
most of the segments of minute tubercles. These were very small, 
and my observation was taken with a two-inch focus hand-magnifier ; 
but perhaps may be worth noting in addition to Taschenberg’s obser- 
vation of the half-ring of prickles pointing backwards at the tail. 
The chrysalis state lasts for four weeks. On examining my speci- 
mens on the 19th of July, I found some of the moths had developed, 
and were dead, and so much rubbed that they were hardly recognizable. 
A good succession, however, afterwards emerged, agreeing well with 
the descriptions of the Retinia buoliana, W. V., especially that given 
by Taschenberg.* 
The fore wings are of various tints of yellow or rich red, marked 
(as figured) with lines, stripes, and spots of beautifully shining silvery 
markings; the hinder wings are well described as ‘‘ blackish-grey, 
with yellowish reflections, and the fringes mostly yellowish-grey.”’ 
The only other note which I have received regarding this infesta- 
tion is from Mr. E. A. Atmore, F’.E.S., King’s Lynn, Norfolk, who, in 
reply to some remarks of my own regarding the above attack, mentioned: 
“The larva of the lttle moth Retinia buoliana caused considerable 
injury to the Scotch Firs here by rendering the shoots sterile. One of 
these grubs feeding in a shoot will quite ruin it!”’ To this Mr. 
Atmore added :—* Rf. pinivorana, R. pinicolana, and R. turionana, also 
cause some little injury here to the same trees (Scotch Fir), for their 
larvee feed similarly to those of the f. buoliana; but none of these 
species are plentiful enough here to cause much injury... . R. buoli- 
ana is not particular as to which shoot, or bud of a cluster of buds, 
the egg is laidin; but R. turionana is just the reverse; it always, or 
nearly always, selects the central bud, or shoot, and causes much 
more resinous exudation than buoliana.’’—(H. A. A.) 
The insect mainly chooses Scotch Fir, or Black Austrian Pine, for 
its attacks, but does not appear wholly to confine itself to them. In 
the very useful volume entitled ‘Forest Protection,’ by Prof. W. R. 
Fisher,} it is mentioned that the insect exclusively attacks young 
growth, and prefers weakly six- to twelve-year-old plants on poor soil, 
and in sunny situations. Methods of preventive treatment there 
given are :— 
‘Careful planting and rearing of plantations of vigorous Pines 
without undue crowding. 
‘«The shoots which are attacked may be broken off and burned. 
* See ‘ Praktische Insekten-Kunde,’ part iii., p. 200. 
+t ‘Forest Protection,’ by Prof. W. KR. Fisher, B.A., Assistant Professor of 
Forestry, Royal Indian Engineering College, Cooper’s Hill (being vol. iv. of Dr. 
Schlich’s ‘Manual of Forestry’). Bradbury, Agnew & Co., Bouverie Street, 
London. 1895. 
