MAS, aes emperature ail, vain- tall wa Sistas the Chinch-bug. 
* ; Lhe 
Am. Ent., new s apie. Vol. 1) pp. 240-242, with diagram,” roel ny 
wii [Condensation of his theory ahout periodicity of soasans of deeughs and their relation to appearaneo Sy 
of this insect. | ee) 
1. THOMAS Crrus.—'! The rejation of my savinsteiaivell conditions to insect devel» Sse 
- opment:” 10th Rep. State Ent. Lil, uy 47-59, with diagram. ' fy 
a [Discusses theory of septenary cycles of pe SN hal conditions; believes it possible to predict Mita 
ie | + with considerable certainty the season when Chinch Bugs w ill appear in injurious numbers.} =~ 
"1881, RILEY, C. V.—Am. Nat., October, p. 820. ‘ Cys 
[Calls attention to the verification of Prof. Cyrus Thomas’ prediction that this would be a pad UNG Tk 
Py Chinch-bug year.] LOR 
a 881. RILEY, C. V.—Am. Agriculturist; November and December, 1881. UR an sh 3 
aN _ [Reviews natural history and remedies, and discusses the practicability of irrigation as a remey «| Pi nto Ser au & 
1882. HOWARD, L.O.—Rep. U. S. Dept. Agr., 188182, p. 137, s Nv 
[Mentions it as infesting rice affected by ‘‘ white blast,’’] ; aa 
82. Rinzy, C. V.—‘‘ Chinch-bug Notes,” Rep.Com, U. 8, Dept, Agr., 1881-’82, a 
Ca wp. 87-89, Pa 
~ [Calls attention to Professor horas? prediction of injury during 1881, and the fact thatitwas pa 
a partially fulfilled; discusses briefly remedies and met 20ds of prevention. ] h atisy 
1882. ForBgEs, 8. A.—‘‘ Bacterium, a parasite of the Chinch-bug.” Am. Nat.,'Vol. 
p ; Peay 
|. XVI, p.824. . ig 
_ [Account of discovery of parasitic disease among Chinch Bugs.] 1 ilags , 
1882. Forzes, 8. A.—‘‘ Blissus leucopterus.” 12th Rep. State Ent. Lil. pp. 22-68, Bria 
Fig. 6:'« a ae 
[Gives full account of observations on life history, ete., for the year; insect enemies; a new insect or 
‘enemy; bird enemies; ‘account of observation on a bacterium parasite; experiments ine hee nae 
drenc ing with water under artificial conditions not fully carried out; report of experiments ay, 
with topical applications. ] Rae 
: - na S OPS ON 
1882. RineEy, C. V.—‘‘ The Chinch-bug.” Am. Agriculturist, p. 476, 3 figs. Press 
[General account of habits and natural history; meterological conditions affecting. ] ae ao) 
1883. Lintyer, J. A.—Cir. No. 1, N. Y.St. Mus. Nat. Hist. 15 pode Bie Ane 
. Directions for arresting Chinch-bug invasion of northern New York.] : pata ie 
883. Lintner, J. A.—‘‘ The Chinch-bug in New York.” Country Gentleman, §) 
‘November §, 1883.) . . Pg VIP 
% ? [Directions for co-operating among farmers to prevent ravages coming year.] y , a kg 
if 1888. Torses, 8. A.—‘‘ Experiments on Chinch-bug,” U.S. Dept. Agr., Diy. Ent, Re 
‘ SON Abe 2 TS No. 2. ach eat 
_ [Memoranda of experiments with kerosene emulsion and mixtures made at suggestion of Prof) oe AS: 
Mis Riley; found them quitg eifectise,] HA fae 5 ahh 
in Fores, 8. A,—-Entomological notes of the season. State Dept. Agr, Cir.106, = — 
Illinois crops for 18838, p..177. pty date 
[Notes the deposition of eggs for first brood ou the roots of Indian corn.) x4 : ahs, 
a ee SAUNDERS, Wu,—‘‘Mfcropus leucopterus.’ Rep. Ent, Soc. Ont., pp. 59-62.) 
A [Account of appearance in Nejy York; quotes from na : ae 
i aoe Riury, C. V,—‘‘ Chinch-bug in New York.” Science, Vol. II, 1883, p. 621: ‘ i 3 
uf [Cites facts to show that their appearance in New York is not_an invasion, but extraordinary de 9» «> k 
Om velopment of the species, dependent upon climatic conditions.) - ¥ . 1) 
’ 1884, RILEY, C, V.—‘‘ The Chinch-bug in New York State.” American Naturalist, 9 09 
me January, 1884, XVIII, pp. 79, 80. ney) 
Se . [A reprint of an unplaced article in Scientific American criticising Dr, Lintner’s conclusions asto We ; 
reasons for alarm in northern New York.] 
a 1884. Linrner, J. A.—Thirty-seventh Ann. Rep, N. Y. St. Mus. Nat. Hist. y PP- 53-60. a or 
B, [Not seen.] ish, 
yy 885. BRUNER, LAWRENCE.—‘ Blissus lewcopterus.” Rep. Com, Agr. 1884, p. 399, ht) 
_ [Cites an instance where large numbers disappeared immediately after a heavy rain.) 49 
» 1885. Runy, C. V.—< Chinch-bug Notes.” Rep? Comr. Agr. 1884, pp. 408-405... 11 
[Refers to occurrence in New York, and considers that there is no cause for alarm; predicts they 
will attract no further notice. ] 
885. Forbes, S. A.—Ent. Calendar. 14th Rep. St. Bnt. IL, pp. 4,5. 
‘e . [Notes on life history for year 1884.] : \ y “a ; 
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