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Loxotaenia rosaceana, (Harris], is found soon after 

 the buds of the apple begin to expand. They curl up 

 and fasten them together, and do considerable damage. 



Penthina ociilana, (Harris), has similar habits, and 

 preys upon the apple ; both must be -killed by hand. 



Bracbytcenia melania, or the Many-dotted Apple Leaf- 

 worm, is mentioned by Fitch* as eating holes in the 

 leaves, in June and September. It is rather thick, light 

 green, an inch and a quarter long, with five white lines 

 and numerous white dots ; the worms spin their cocoons 

 in a leaf. There are two crops. 



Loxotaenia cerasivorana, (Fitch), or the Cherry Tor- 

 trix, is a deep yellow worm, with black head and feet. 

 Found in July, fastening the leaves together and living in 

 families, forming a large nest.** 



Desmia maculalis, or the Spotted-winged Sable, or 

 Grape Leaf-folder, is a slender, active green worm, that 

 feeds upon and disfigures the leaves of our grape vines, 

 rolling them with great regularity, and fastening them 

 with strong bands of beautiful white silk. The pupa is 

 formed within the rolled leaf. These worms begin in 

 June, but continue to fold the leaves during the season of 

 growth. 



They can be destroyed by hand-picking, but it requires 

 quickness and dexterity, as the worm escapes from either 

 end of the open pipe when disturbed. The warblers are 

 very fond of them, and destroy a great many. 



Carpocapsa pomonclla, or the Codling-moth, is one of 

 these Tortrices, which gives great trouble. It has been in- 



* Kept., p. ail. 



* * Vide Fitch, in N. Y. Trans. 1866, p. 382. 



