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N°. 5. Aibiseus tiliaceus L. 
A leaf and stem-gall, formed by a gall-mite, 
Eriophyes hibiscitileus Nal. 
This is one of the commonest galls of the tropical coastal 
flora'), but is also to be found inland, where this tree is often 
cultivated. It is in every respect similar to a gall formed by 
‘Fig 6. Hibiscus tiliaceus L. 
oy same insect on Hibiscus similis Bl.?), which is fairly 
abundant even in the mountains of Java. The same gall is 
also. reported from other islands, e.g. from the island of Sima- 
3 Tar), N- W. of Sumatra, from Saleier and from Tanah Djampea, 
south : of C Celebe os Tn addition to the = oe to 
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