I20 THE AMERICAN MIDLAND NATURALIST 



full grown it closes up the case and goes into the pupa state. They 

 emerge from these cases usually in July or August. There are 

 two other species of clothes moths. 



Tapestry Moth. 



{Trichophkaga tapetzeUa) 



The vasal half of the fore wing of'this moth is white and the 



rest of the wing is black. The larva construct Ijurrows in which. 



it spins its silken lining. It feeds on coarser fabrics, tapestries, 



carpets, and upholestered goods. 



Take equal parts of oil of camphor and spirits of turpentine. 

 Soak blotting paper in the mixture. Let the paper dry, then lay 

 among furs or clothing. 



I. ' 



Clothes moth is most destructive in summer, when woolen 

 goods are stored away. 



II. 

 Clothes should be hung out and sunned good and brushed 

 and beaten thoroughly, then packed in a cedar chest or with 

 cedar chips. Clothes should be wrapped in tar, paper, or bags to 

 keep the female from laying her eggs on them. 



III. 

 Benzine and naptha used as a spray is also good. 



IV. 



Upholstered furniture and rugs should be sprayed with 

 gasoline twice a year. 



V. 



Naphthaline or moth balls will aid considerable in keeping 

 these moths in control. 



Carpet Beetle or Buffalo Moth. 

 (Anthrenus scophulariae Linn) 

 The adult insect is small, measuring about yi of an inch in 

 length. This beetle is of European origin. They breed especially 

 on Spiraea and it is supposed they are carried into the house on 

 the blossoms of the Spiraea and kindred flowers. The eggs of the 

 adult female hatch out in a few days and commence feeding im- 

 mediately. They show a preference for woolen goods, furs and 

 feathers, especially places where they are stored, as they are not 



