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THE GYPSY MOTH. 



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given in the report for 1893 under the name of Meraporus 

 sp. ? was bred in considerable numbers from the pupae, and 

 has now been determined by Messrs. Howard and Ashmcad 

 as DiylocMs omnivorus (Walk.), a European species which 

 is parasitic on many diflferent species of insects, as indicated 

 by its specific name. 



In accordance with the provisions made by the last Legis- 

 lature, we are preparing a report, to include as far as possi- 

 ble all existing knowledge of the gypsy moth, its history 

 and habits, l)otJi in Europe and this country, and all practi- 

 cal and scientific information that can be of assistance in 

 destroying this insect. 



Respectfully sul)mitted. 



C. H. EERNALD. 



