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INJURIOUS INSECTS OF 1903. 



These caterpillars work at ni^^ht and remain concealed during 

 the day near the scene of their night's work. When buds or leaves 

 appear to be eaten, look for the' worm, which may be buried a 

 few inches in the soil, within a foot of the injured tree. 



c. Large, green caterpillar, covered with 

 spiny tubercles. 



CECROPIA MOTH. 



Fig. 54. — Attacus cecropia, Linn.; caterpillar. After Riley. See also colored plate. 

 Remedie?: Hand picking is probably all that is ever necessary. 



d. Large, apple-green caterpillar, with white 

 oblique stripes on sides. 

 POLYPHEMUS MOTH. 



Fig. 55.— Te/ea Polyphemus, Linn.; caterpillar and pupa. After Riley. 



