FUNGOUS AND INSECT FRIENDS. 



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by means of minute threads which grow out from the 

 sides of the pustule. Frequently it forms a thin, solid tis- 

 sue over the under side of a citrus leaf as it grows from 

 pupa to pupa. 



Fig. 122. Fungous enemies of White Fly on the 

 pupae on orange leaves, Brown Fungus on the left 

 Red Aschersonia on the right 



Thus far, the spores of this fungus have not been de- 

 scribed, and in fact are not known positively to exist. 

 There is reason to believe, however, that spores are borne 

 in July and August in Southern Florida. 



The fungus is disseminated by portions of the myce- 

 lium blowing from one leaf or tree to another, and prob- 

 ably by means of spores. 



