THE GOLD TAIL AND GOAT MOTHS. 29 



THE GOLD TAIL MOTH. 



Porthesia aurifiua (Fabr.). 



Examples of the very pretty larvae of this moth were received 

 in May from a correspondent at Bromsgrove, who reported them 

 damaging plum trees. 



This is the first time I have learnt of the larvae of this moth 

 being sufficiently numerous to call for any remedial measures. 

 Spraying with Paris green (BhmdelFs), one ounce to ten gallons 



FIG. XIV. PORTION OF ASH TREE ATTACKED BY GOAT MOTH. 



of water, was recommended and proved effectual. Arsenate of 

 lead in the same proportions had also a similar effect. 



THE GOAT MOTH. 



Cossus ligniperda, Fabr. 



The larvae of this moth and pieces of wood from Willow, 

 Ash, Elm, Beech, and Oak trees have been received from various 

 sources. The accompanying illustrations are from photographs 

 taken by Messrs. Thompson & Brownhill, who report damage to 

 Ash, Willow and Poplar trees near Banbury. 



