THE RICE WATER-WEEVIL. 



Fig. 1. — The rice water weevil {Lissorhoptrus simplex) : a, Rice plant showing injuries; 

 b, larval scars on section of root ; c, section of rootlet showing feeding scars : rf, 

 water line ; e, e, e, roots severed by larvae ; /, injured leaf ; /', enlarged section of injured 

 leaf ; rj, adult beetle, dorsal view, much enlarged ; h, antenna of beetle, more enlarged ; 

 I, larva, side view, much enlarged : j, enlarged segment of larva, lateral view ; k, 

 dorsal structure of larva. (Original.) 



