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FESTS OF GARDEN AND FIELD CROPS 



areas in its wings, and expanding one to one and a quarter inches. 

 At the end of the abdomen is a brush of brown hairs. There are four 

 generations in a season. The winter is passed as a pupa in dried and 

 folded leaves on the ground. Usually the moths are not abundant 

 until July. 



Fig. 267. 



■Section through melon showing work of the Melon Caterpillar. 

 Original. 



The most effective means of control is the planting of early squashes, 

 as trap crops, among the melons. The insect will choose the squashes 

 for its egg laying, and if the melons are of an early variety, they will 

 practically escape injury. Destruction of rubbish and fall plowing will 

 help. 



The Melon Caterpillar {Diaphania hyalinata Linn.) 



Damage by the melon worm 

 is similar to that done by 

 the pickle worm. Squashes, 

 melons, cucumbers, and re- 

 lated plants are subject to 



Fig. 



268. — The Melon Cater- 

 pillar. Original. 



Fig. 



269.— Adult of the Melon Cater- 

 pillar. Original. 



