22 BULLETIN 251, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Arlington. — In 1910, 200 beetle larvae were colonized. During 1911 they were 

 recovered in various localities. No further examinations have been made, as 

 the results indicated that this species was well established here. 



Ashburnham. — In 1914, 87 beetles were colonized in a section where there 

 was a heavy infestation of gipsy moths. Later reports show that the beetles 

 had spread sparingly into other sections. 



Ashby. — During 1914, 174 beetles were liberated in two localities where gipsy 

 moths were abundant. They also made their appearance in other sections as a 

 result of spread from other towns. 



Ashland. — A colony of 100 beetles were liberated in 1913 at a locality where 

 the gipsy-moth infestation was moderate. Later in the season this species was 

 recovered at points distant from the colony. In 1914 it was universal through- 

 out the town. 



Avon. — No colonies were liberated here, but in 1913 recoveries were made in 

 the southern part of the town, and a satisfactory increase was noted in 1914. 



Ayer. — In 1913 beetles were recovered in three localities, although no colonies 

 had been liberated. This species showed remarkable increase in 1914. 



Barnstable. — No beetles were liberated in this town. In 1914 this species was 

 reported as abundant in various localities. 



Barre. — No colonies were liberated, but beetles were reported in 1914, which is 

 a result of spread from other towns. 



Bedford. — During 1910, 100 beetles were liberated. In 1911 this species was 

 recovered in localities surrounding the colony. Examination made in 1912 

 showed them to be present in 10 widely separated points throughout the town. 

 In 1913 and 1914 the beetles were common in all sections. 



Belmont. — During 1911 larval molt skins were, found in a number of locali- 

 ties, although no liberations were made here. In 1912, 1913, and 1914 beetles 

 were present in all the infested localities. 



Berlin. — No colonies were liberated here, but in 1913 beetles were found in 

 two localities. Reports in 1914 show this species to be quite abundant. 



Beverly. — During 1909, 200 beetle larvae were liberated off Essex Street. In 

 1910 beetles were recovered in points surrounding the colony. This species was 

 found in many localities in 1911, and in 1912, 1913, and 1914 it had become well 

 established. 



Billerica.—lYL 1909, 100 beetles were liberated. Examinations in 1912 showed 

 them to be present in most of the woodland areas. This species was very com- 

 mon in 1913 and 1914. 



Bolton. — Although no colonies were liberated here, the beetles were found in 

 three localities in 1913. Reports show this species to be abundant in 1914. 



Boston. — During 1910, 200 beetle larvae were liberated in the Hyde Park dis- 

 trict. In 1911 they were recovered in the Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury 

 sections. Inspections in 1912 showed them to be common in the Hyde Park, 

 Jamaica Plain, and Dorchester sections ; also in Franklin Park. They were re- 

 ported very common and doing efficient work in woodlands where gipsy moths 

 were present in 1913 and 1914. 



Boxboro. — No colonies were liberated here. Larval molt skins were found in 

 one locality in 1912. During 1913 this species was found in other parts of the 

 town, and in 1914 it had become quite common. 



Boxford. — In 1910, 200 beetle larvoa were liberated. During 1912 larval molt 

 skins were found in 10 widely separated localities. Additional data secured in 

 1913 and 1914 showed them to be well established throughout the town. 



Boylston. — Although no colonies were planted here, beetles were recovered in 

 one locality in 1913. In 1914 this species was reported from many sections of 

 the town. 



