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THE BROWN TAIL MOTH IN NEW BRUNSWICK. 



E. H. Strickland, Field Officer, Entomological Branch, Ottawa. 



The Brown Tail Moth, which is a native of Europe, was discovered 

 in America in 1897. In this year it was found to be present in such large 

 numbers at Somerville, Mass., that it is believed to have been in the country 

 for about six or seven years prior to this date. In all probability it was 

 imported upon nursery stock from France or Holland to this district, from 

 which it has spread in all directions, and by 1910 had established itself 

 in New Brunswick. 



Brown-tail Caterpillars devouring the foliage. 

 From the Report of the Dominion Entomologist for 1911. 



An earlier infestation on Canadian soil was, however, recorded in Nova 

 Scotia. From its extent at this time it is certain that the moth had been 

 present there for several years. The agency by which this infestation 

 was effected is thought to be the schooners which ply between this coast 

 and the infested shores of New England, and by the natural spread resulting 

 from the flight of adult females. This infestation is being combatted with 

 great difficulty since it was well established before it was reported and the 



