INSECTS, MITES, ETC. 



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They at once commence to feed on the shoots, isucking 

 the juices by means of a powerful trunk, with which they 

 pierce the epidermis. As the sucking proceeds they 

 gradually exude a frothy substance through their bodies, 

 which completely hides them from view. On removing 

 the covering the larva will dart away to the opposite side 



FROG HOP PER. OR CUCKOO 



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[Photo: J. G. Blakey. 

 FLIES AND LAUV.E. 



The frothy-looking maos on the shoot conceals the larva?, which suck rut 

 the sap. On each side the ini&ect,s and larvEe are shown in different stages of 

 development. 



of the shoot to escape observation, and, as soon as all is 

 quiet again, it will start in a fresh spot, and re-cover itself 

 with froth. If allowed to remain long on the plants the 

 larvjie will cripple the shoots considerably; therefore take 

 prompt steps for their removal. In some seasons they 

 are very partial to outdoor chrysanthemums, and dozens 



