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PESTS OF ORCHARD AND SMALL FRUITS 



Fig. 413. — Larva of the Lime-tree 

 Winter Moth. Original. 



end, another a third of the way toward the head end, and another 

 two thirds of the way toward the head. They have no feet along 

 the middle part of the body, and move with a looping gait. The adult 

 is a wliite moth, expanding about 1^ inches. Eggs are laid in Juty, 



in masses on the twigs, and hatch 

 the following summer. 



On orchard trees the best meas- 

 ure of control is an application of 

 arsenate of lead or Paris green. 



The Lime-tree Winter Moth 



{Erannis tiliaria Harr.) 

 The larva of this species some- 

 times strips the foliage of apple 

 trees. It is a spanworm or " measuring worm," 1| inches long when 

 full grown, the body yellowish above with several fine black lines 

 down its back, the under 

 side lighter. 



The adult moths 

 usually emerge in the fall, 

 but occasionally not until 

 spring. The male is 

 winged, but the female is 

 spiderlike and wingless. 

 The caterpillars are at 

 work in the early weeks 

 of the growing season. 

 Pupation takes place in 

 the ground. 



In its appearance and habits this species resembles the canker-worms. 

 The remedies recommended for the latter will apply to this pest. 



Fig. 414. — The Lime-tree Winter Moth. 

 Original. 



The Chain Spotted Geometer {Cingilia catenaria Dru.) 



Characteristic, slender measuring worms, 1| inches long when full 

 grown, feed on the foliage of various bush fruits. The caterpillar 



