INJURIOUS INSECTS OF 1903. 



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c. Sucking the sap from the buds and leaves in 

 May, causing them to wither ; a brownish 

 bug about Ys inch long. 



TARNISHED PLANT BUG. 



Fig. 72. — Lygus pratensis, Linn., and young. Lugger. 



Remedies: Allow no rul^hish to collect under which the bugs may 

 hibernate. Possibly a kerosene spray applied early in the morning, when 

 the bugs are sluggish, will kill many. 



d. Fat, greasy caterpillars feeding at night in 

 spring. Frequently found concealed nearby 

 in morning. 



CUTWORMS. 



Ke.n'.Edies: See pages 69 and 161. 



e. Hairy caterpillars, with long black plumes over 

 head and tail. 



TUSSOCK MOTH. 



Fig. 73. — See also colored plate 



