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FAMILY v.— CEDIPODIN.-E. 



This is a very common locust in our state, appearing 

 veryearh' in spring and continuing throughout the summer. 

 It hibernates, and larv« and pupae are occasionally ob- 

 served during a warm spell in winter. Early in spring (April 

 18),'or'as soon as the ground becomes warm, winged forms 



Fig. 85. — Chorlophaga viridifasciata., form infuscata, Original. 



appear, and these can readily be detected by their sharp 

 clicking notes when flying. Arphia sulphurea and this spe- 

 cies are the first locusts observed in spring, and usually both 

 are found in the same localities, starting the chorus of grass- 

 hoppers, locusts and crickets that becomes so general 

 later in the season. While taking wing readily its flight is 



