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day to day and ascertain the date of hatching of the 

 larvae. 



3. If the larvas hatch before the leaf-buds open, 

 ascertain upon what the larvas feed at this time. 



Fig, 137. — The apple-tree tent-caterpillar, eggs, tent, larva, cocoons, and adult. 



4. If egg-clusters are not found, search for webs. 

 Upon what kinds of trees other than apple can these 

 be found ? 



5. If possible, find a specimen in a convenient 

 place to study — where it can be examined daily. If 

 none is found near the school or the home of the 

 pupil, or near some street between the two, cut off a 



