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thirty-seconds of an inch long, but about as broad as the 

 female. The male is thinner than the female, and the 

 extremities taper less abruptly. Both are dark brown. 



The tunnels or burrows reached nearly to the center of 

 the trunk, and were cylindrical, branching sparsely. A 

 fungus grew inside the tunnels, and the beetles are said to 

 feed upon it. 



This insect is sometimes called the " pear-blight beetle," 

 but it should be understood that it has no connection with 

 the fungous or bacterial diseases of the pear, which we 

 know as blight. 



Various kinds of fruit trees and the tulip tree, Lirio- 

 dendron, are occasionally attacked by this beetle. It is doubt- 

 ful if a satisfactory remedy can be found. Possibly a 

 coating of white-wash or Bordeaux mixture, to which a little 

 Paris green has been added, may prevent injury; but it 

 will be useless to apply the coating after the beetle has 

 worked into the tree. 



In submitting this report the Insect Committee wishes 

 to call attention to the importance of reporting all seem- 

 ingly new insect depredations. 



If the members will take the trouble to do this at once, 

 the committee will not only suggest remedial treatment, 

 but much loss may be prevented in case of an outbreak of 

 species not hitherto regarded as sufficiently injurious to 

 warrant the use of measures against its attacks. The com- 

 mittee is always ready to investigate sudden outbreaks, and 

 bulletins can be issued if considered advisable. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



W. E. Britton, 



Chairman. 



REPORTS AND TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS 



In the afternoon of the second day, the committee ap- 

 pointed on nominations for officers for the ensuing year 

 submitted their reports. 



